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2009 Mercedes-Benz G 55 AMG
If you have the kind of money to be rock crawling in a ridiculous Mercedes Benz luxury SUV priced upwards of 120,000 euros, the 2009 G 55 AMG will not disappoint. With more than 500 horsepower from an AMG 5.5L V8 on tap, you can take this brute anywhere. 2009 MG TF LE500 Since the purchase of MG by Nanjing Automobile Group in 2005, MG has produced a string of forgettable cars. The 2009 MG TF LE500 seeks to change all of that, and while carrying modest power numbers, the LE500 looks to have the total specs package to excite U.K. sports car enthusiasts. 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart Filling a performance hole left between the ho-hum 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer and the scorching 2009 Lancer Evolution, the Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart offers solid specs in the performance department at a price that fills the sweet spot in Mitsubishi's lineup. 2008 Fiat 500 Abarth Fiat is serious about bringing back its legendary Abarth official tuner division, and the tiny subcompact Fiat 500 Abarth is just another example that hot, hot hatches are on the rise once again, even from the Italians. 2008 Fiat 500 Abarth Assetto Corse The Fiat Abarth series continues to turn up the heat with the completely track-ready 2008 Fiat 500 Abarth Assetto Corse. With nearly 200 horsepower in a 2000 lb. package, the Abarth Assetto Corse promises Lotus Elise-like performance. 2009 B&B Audi TTS Power Sportscoupe German sports car tuner B&B makes a foray into the factory-tuned total performance sports car package with the 2009 B&B Audi TTS Power Sportscoupe, with a top speed of 174 mph and more than 360 horsepower on tap. Bugatti Veyron Sang Noir The fastest production car in history gets a mean streak in the Bugatti Veyron Sang Noir. Only 15 units of the Veyron Sang Noir black-on-black special edition will be produced, and Bugatti isn't telling how much you'll need to shell out to get one. 2008 Saleen Sterling Edition S302E The 2008 Saleen Sterling Edition S302E begins life as a Mustang GT and leaves the plant a complete sports car with 620 horses on tap. To celebrate its 25 years as a Ford tuner, Saleen Automotive has pulled out all the stops with the Sterling Edition S302E. 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe The 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, confirmed for production and a release early in 2009, follows the tradition of the 2009 Hyundai Genesis in offering a true high performance rear wheel drive, sporty architecture in an affordable sports coupe package. 2009 Audi TT Clubsport Quattro Concept German sports car maker Audi received such a strong reception to the original Audi TT Clubsport Quattro concept that they have released a new Clubsport, based closely on the new Audi TT. With Audi's new high-output, low emissions 2.0 TFSI engine making over 300 horsepower, don't rule out the TT Clubsport Quattro for production. 2009 Audi A5 2.0 TFSI The Audi A5 2.0 TFSI, featuring a new "valvelift" technology high output direct injection turbodiesel for 2009, does 155 mph on standard pump diesel and gets nearly 43 mpg by the European cycle. With performance near the standard gasoline 2009 Audi A5 and much better gas mileage, this green-friendly sports coupe looks to be a big hit for the German luxury car company. 2009 Pagani Zonda Cinque The exclusive Italian sports car, the 2009 Pagani Zonda Cinque, features an all-new body material made from carbon fiber and titanium composite. This allows the Zonda Cinque to weigh in even lighter than the featherweight 2008 Pagani Zonda R. A super-exclusive model run, Pagani will only produce five-yes, 5-Zonda Cinque models for the 2009 model year. 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Hot on the heels of the just-announced 2009 Carerra and Carerra S, Porsche has taken the wraps off the 2009 Porsche 911 Carerra 4, and 4S. The AWD model Carerras get wider rear fenders and a totally-revamped all wheel drive system from Porsche for better traction management and stability. First details and high resolution photos here! 2008 Ronn Motor Company Scorpion The 2008 Ronn Motor Company Scorpion promises 450 horsepower from a twin-turbo V6 using a hybrid gasoline and hydrogen fuel system. Ronn Motor Company uses a hybrid system similar to the fuel system in the BMW Hydrogen 7, and the Scorpion promises 40 mpg highway. High resolution photos inside. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte S The 2009 Maserati Quattroporte S, a new Quattroporte model offered by Maserati beginning this fall, has the excellent engine from the 2009 GranTurismo S, a 4.7 Liter 8-cyl outputting 430 horsepower in Quattroporte trim. A new navigation system and body styling upgrades complete the Quattroporte "S" package. 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster Versace When two legendary Italian design houses come together, the result is the beautiful, and ridiculous, 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster Versace, a by-special-order-only exclusive Italian supercar. 2009 Hyundai Genesis V8 The 2009 Hyundai Genesis V8, a 375 horsepower luxury sports sedan with rear wheel drive and a 6 speed transmission, finds itself in some serious company. Think BMW 5 Series, minus 20 grand and an ego boost. Price, specs and more inside. 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo The 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo, the Italian luxury car maker's latest attempt at a compact luxury sports car, is a tiny car with a lot of personality. The Alfa Romeo MiTo is scheduled for release in Europe this summer, with a confirmed US release in 2009. 2001 Lamborghini Diablo 6.0 The 2001 Lamborghini Diablo 6.0 was the fastest production car on the road when it was first released, and remains one of Italian supercar maker Lamborghini's most rare and desirable sports cars. Details and high resolution images here. 2009 Ford Focus RS The European-market Focus just got a whole lot more interesting, with the introduction of the 2009 Ford Focus RS. Pushing around 280 hp and nearly 300 lbs.-ft of torque, this little Ford sport compact is no joke. 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera The 2009 Porsche 911 "base model" Carrera gets a new direct-injection 3.6 Liter flat-6, and an available 7-speed dual-clutch sequential gearbox, a first for Porsche. Bumps in power and engine management allow the base 911 Carrera to continue in a long line of Porsche 911 innovations, and to go real fast. 2009 Ford Fiesta ST500 The Great Britain-only Ford Fiesta ST500 features suspension, body, braking and power tweaks above base Fiesta and ST models. No US model is planned for this hot hatch from Ford, though. 2008 BMW M1 Homage Concept BMW has released a design study of what they are calling the BMW M1 Homage Concept. The low, lean supercar is designed to drum up interest for a new BMW "halo" model currently in the design phase. High resolution photos and all the info inside. Audi R10 TDI Race Car The Audi Motorsports R10 TDI Race Car has won the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race for the third straight year. See what makes the Audi R10 so special. BMW AC Schnitzer ACS1 3.5i German car tuner AC Schnitzer has set to work on the BMW 1 Series, spitting out the 186-mph BMW AC Schnitzer ACS1 3.5i. Available fully assembled from the legendary BMW tuner and ready for 'bahnstorming. 2009 Audi A3 The 2009 Audi A3 is ready to roll, but U.S. buyers miss out on the most interesting engine choices, again. Price, performance and specs and photos here! 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan VW's new Tiguan may look cute, but it has a mean streak. With a punchy, 2.0 liter turbo I4, available AWD and a 6 speed manual, the little Volkswagen can really move. Details, price, performance, specs. 2009 Cadillac XLR The Cadillac XLR, with brand new styling upgrades for the 2009 model year, is a head-turner and capable sports car, but for its high base price. 2009 Infiniti FX50 The 2009 Infiniti FX50 luxury crossover outputs 390 horsepower and runs 0-60 in just 5.2 seconds. Details, specs, performance and pricing inside. 2009 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S The 2009 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, able to reach speeds up to 174 mph, is the fastest factory SUV ever produced. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed The Continental Flying Spur Speed has a more powerful 600bhp (610PS/449kW) version of Bentley's highly acclaimed W12 with 553 lbft (750 Nm) of torque. 2009 Dodge Challenger-SRT8 The 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 features an SRT-exclusive 6.1-liter HEMI V-8 engine that produces 425 horsepower (317 kW) and 420 lb.-ft. (569 N*m) of torque. 2009 Porshe 911 Carrera S Coupe The new Carrera S Coupe now offers a top speed of slightly over 186 mph, and fuel economy of 28 mpg. 2009 Acura RL 2009 Acura RL - featuring bold, sleek exterior styling, an upgraded interior, advanced technologies and powerful new engine, the RL once again pushes the limits of performance, style, and luxury. Breckland Beira V8 Beira is a hand-built based on proven GM architecture and powered by GM's LS2, 6-litre V8 engine, tuned to produce just a whisper short of 400bhp. 2008 Honda Accord EX-L The all-new Honda Accord has become more advanced and refined with a new level of engineering sophistication 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Aston Martin's V8 Vantage - originally launched to widespread critical acclaim at the Geneva Motor Show in 2005 - is to receive significant technical enhancements, reaffirming the car's position as one of the world's most desirable and exhilarating sports cars Audi A3 TDI Clubsport Quattro Concept The two-liter TDI unit under the bonnet of the Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro delivers 165 kW (224 hp) and musters up 450 Nm (331.90 lb-ft) of torque 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 With the new Gallardo LP560-4, Lamborghini once again sets a higher standard for super sports cars 2009 Mazda 6 The all-new Mazda6 inherits and evolves the sporty styling and superb driving performance of the first generation Mazda6 2009 Maserati GranTurismo S The ultimate expression of the Trident coupe's sportiness shifts the emphasis onto performance and driving enjoyment 2009 Nissan Maxima Designed as a commanding four-door sports car, Maxima is unique in both appearance and driving feel, with renewed relevance for today's active and ambitious sedan buyers. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Chevrolet's goal with the new ZR1 is to show what an American supercar can deliver, at a price that trumps exotics that cost two, three or four times as much - and does so with exceptional driveability. 2009 Acura TSX The all-new second-generation 2009 TSX is larger, more agile, more performance minded and even "more Acura" than ever before. 2009 Ferrari California The new Ferrari California will satisfy even the most demanding of owners in term of its superb vehicle dynamics and driving pleasure. 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Spider Today, it's the Alfa 8C Spider's turn to take centre stage and project into the future the values of technology and emotion which belong to the Alfa Romeo legacy. 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP More than just raw power, the GXP delivers the sophisticated yet exciting driving experience that enthusiasts expect in a car costing far more than the GXP 2008 Honda S2000 CR The 2008 Honda S2000 represents the purest expression of Honda fun-to-drive DNA with its 2-seat, open-topped roadster configuration and sophisticated front-engine, rear-wheel-drive platform. 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe The all-new 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe, making its world debut at the 2007 New York International Auto Show, combines the exhilarating performance, stunning styling and modern, sporty ... 2008 Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder With eight overall wins in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) in 2007, the RS Spyder has proved itself as the racing car with the most international overall victories to have been designed and built in Germany. 2008 Chrysler Crossfire Low-slung with a sculpted appearance, the Chrysler Crossfire features distinctive lines and dynamic proportions. 2008 Ford Mustang Nearly one out of every two sports cars sold in America is a Mustang, and Mustang remains one of the hottest-selling cars in America. It's also America's best-selling convertible. 2008 Acura TL The TL remains a leader in the mid-luxury segment, winning the hearts of performance luxury sedan customers with its bold styling, razor-sharp performance and exceptional list of standard luxury features. 2008 Nissan 350Z The 2008 Nissan 350Z continues to offer sports car lovers high performance excitement and a dynamic driving experience in a range of high value Coupe and Roadster models. 2008 BMW X6 The all-new vehicle redefines the very notion of a coupe - with five doors and four sculpted seats, a higher ride and loads of cargo space. 2008 IMSA Lamborghini Murcielago GTR Imsa, the world-acclaimed, German High-Tech Engineering specialist, exclusively presents, after successfully introducing the stunning imsa GTV Supercar based on all versions of the Lamborghini Gallardo, its new technology and design-enhancement program for Lamborghini's current top-of-the-range supercar, the Murcielago LP640 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG Roadster Perhaps the sportiest SL roadster ever, the new SL63 AMG is powered by a 6.2-liter, 518-hp, all-AMG V8 engine that's coupled to a newly developed MCT transmission. 2009 BMW M3 Race Version Powered by a 485 bhp eight cylinder engine the new BMW M3 has been designed to compete in the American Le Mans Series. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG The already breathtaking Mercedes CLS63 will debut its 4-door coupe in 2009. You can still expect the unstoppable 514 horsepower's and 0-62mph in 4.5 seconds. 2008 Audi Abt AS4 Abt engineers have substantially increased the power and enhanced the aerodynamics of the new A4. 2008 Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept More expressive, more technical and very personal, the CTS Coupe extends the dramatic design of its sedan predecessor to a coupe level. Update: 2008 Audi Abt R8 Updated information and photos. 2009 BMW M3 Convertible The new BMW M3 Convertible, the third body version of BMW's high-performance sports car, offers new possibilities to experience uncompromising driving dynamics. 2008 Audi R8 V12 TDI Concept Audi is presenting a revolution in the top class at the Detroit Auto Show 2008 - the first 12-cylinder diesel engine in a high-performance roadgoing sports car. 2008 BMW Sauber F1.08 Formula 1 Car In what will be its third season on the Formula One grid the BMW team is aiming to close the gap to the leading teams and has targeted a first race win. 2008 Ford Focus RS WRC Ford revealed a new look for its 2008 FIA World Rally Championship campaign as the team was unveiled at the Autosport International Show in Birmingham. 2008 Audi TTS Coupe and Roadster Audi is taking the wraps off a new sports car - the Audi TTS, the top of the TT model line. 2008 Lexus LF-A Roadster Concept Lexus removed the LF-A's top to create a high-performance roadster. 2008 Mitsubishi Concept-RA Concept The Mitsubishi Concept-RA offers a unique interpretation of the sporty coupe. 2009 Cadillac CTS-V The all-new CTS-V intends to combine the serious performance of an elite sports car with the poise and elegance of a prestigious luxury sedan. 2009 Mazda RX-8 For 2009, Mazda will further the evolution of the four-door sports coupe, giving RX-8 a refreshed exterior and interior design, enhanced performance and a new R3 sport package. GT-R R500 Unveiled in New Nissan Works Livery Nissan GT-R R500 will vie for the SUPER GT Championship, one of the world's most demanding GT race series, in a new livery. 2008 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF108 Formula 1 Car Panasonic Toyota Racing unveiled the TF108, its entry for the 2008 FIA Formula 1 World Championship and the car it expects to challenge at the front next season. 2008 Scuderia Ferrari F2008 Formula 1 Car Ferrari unveiled their new challenger, codenamed internally as the 659, which represents the Scuderia's interpretation of the regulations in force in 2008. 2008 Vodafone McLaren Mercedes MP4-23 Formula 1 Car Vodafone McLaren Mercedes presented the MP4-23, the team's 2008 Formula 1 car, at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart. 2008 BMW M5 by G-Power The 211-mph G-Power Hurricane is based on the latest BMW M5. At the heart of the high-performance sedan is a five-liter V10 engine with G-Power EVO II supercharging system that delivers 730 bhp.
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