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Acura....................................14

Lamborghini........................88

Aston Martin........................18

Lexus....................................93

Audi......................................36

Lotus ....................................94

BMW....................................44

Maserati ..............................96

Bentley ................................52

McLaren ............................100

Bugatti ................................60

Mercedes-Benz ..............101

Cadillac ..............................62

Nissan................................110

Chevrolet ............................62

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Ferrari ..................................70

Porsche ............................114

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Rolls-Royce ......................124

Ford......................................80

SRT ......................................66

Hennessey ..........................82

Telsa ..................................127

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PUBLISHER’S LETTER

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elcome to this year’s version of the duPont REGISTRY™ Exotic Car Buyers Guide. As always, there is a visual feast for the eyes of the enthusiast, and there is the enduring shelf-life of a full year’s exposure for our advertisers.

The highlights of this issue are:

Ferrari F12 berlinetta: We have been patiently waiting for a worthy 599 successor. Their most powerful production car sports 730 hp and adds more down-force via some clever aero tricks. Weight reduction and less drag are direct results of Formula 1 successes.

Once again, Ferrari has raised the bar for production supercars.

McLaren MP4-12C Spider: Going topless usually results in penalties. Only 88 pounds heavier than its counterpart, performance is not sacrificed for sunshine. The coupe was so well engineered that no additional bracing was required from losing the roof.

As far as convertibles go, it tops our list.

Bentley Continental GT Speed & V8: Going fast with class is taken to a new level with the GT Speed. With more horsepower and torque, Bentley has been able to push past 200 mph with none of the sacrifices made with the Supersports. Because the Twin Turbo W-12 is so powerful, the Continental will be available for the first time with a V-8. Both cars feature a new 8-speed ZF auto box for greater fuel economy, and the V-8 can disable four of its cylinders in certain conditions. This new 4.0L is rated at 500 hp, enough to make choosing between V-8 or W-12 more difficult.

Aston Martin One-77: With only 77 units to be produced, this is an instant collectible. An astounding 750 hp trumps any other V-12 and pushes past 220 mph. Having seen one in person at our Cars & Coffee event, the price can easily be justified in the hand-built, old-world craftsmanship that only Aston can provide.

SRT Viper: America’s V-10 Snake returns all-new with help from new owner Fiat. Italian leather and an ergonomic layout give Viper a world class interior that we have longed for. Leaner, meaner, and far more user friendly, this isn’t your father’s Dodge.

Porsche Panamera Turbo S: We like fast sedans, but that they are able to maintain triple-digit speeds without breaking a sweat really makes us smile. Almost 600 lb-ft of torque are combined with the same sensibilities and plush accoutrements of its Panamera siblings. If you floor it and head due east, you might slow the earth’s rotation.

This year, we have expanded our circulation to include a proprietary list of auto-enthusiasts that will surely enjoy the guide. Also, this bonus circulation will provide more exposure for our “picks” and our advertisers. Should you end up driving one of our listed exotics, buckle up and …

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fter nearly a 10-year hiatus, the NSX is less than three years away from returning to take its place as Acura’s halo car. Although technical details are scarce at this point, this much is known: the new NSX will still sport a mid-mounted V-6 engine like its predecessor and will be on the market by 2015. Unlike the last NSX, which was rear wheel drive only, the new car will feature a Sport Hybrid SH-AWD system (Super Handling All Wheel Drive). Coupled with a next-generation VTEC V-6 (featuring direct injection at last) and a paddle-shifted dual clutch transmission, the two electric motors up front help provide added thrust in cornering and low-traction conditions. These motors should also help boost the NSX’s eco-cred, setting it apart from other high-end sports cars in the $100,000-and-up stratosphere. Of course, the NSX will also need plenty of power to back up its futuristic, low-slung looks. We’d hope to see at least 400 hp on tap, possibly more if the NSX hopes to keep up with similarly powered 911s and Audi R8s.

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PRO Concept looks like it could be a real contender.

CON Let’s hope reality meets expectations

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ASTON MARTIN ONE-77

he One-77 sits long, low and raked at the top of Aston Martin’s lineup.

True to its name, only 77 examples will be made, and snapping one up now could be a bit of a challenge. The lucky few that made the waiting list will be treated to a highly bespoke supercar. Gaping carbon fiber front diffusers and an active

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LIST PRICE 1.2 million GBP ENGINE 7.3-liter V-12 HORSEPOWER 750hp TORQUE 553 lb-ft TRANSMISSION 6-speed automated manual 0–60 Under 3.7 seconds TOP SPEED 220+ mph

WEIGHT 3,594 lb LENGTH 182 inches TIRES Front: 255/35ZR-20 Rear: 335/30ZR-20 PRO An Aston like none other CON Speculators and limited production conspire to keep prices high

ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE

he Rapide might be the most sophisticated way ever imagined to get the kids to school on time. Once they squeeze themselves through the abbreviated rear doors, they’ll forget all about the sloping rear roofline and instead focus solely on the 470hp 6.0-liter V-12 ushering them to first period. A stretched Aston GT car with four bucket seats and a rear luggage shelf, the Rapide shares its stunning body lines and many of its techni-

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cal bits with its 2-door stablemates. While even the “base model” Rapide (if you can call it that) features front and rear heated seats as well as a 1000-watt Bang & Olufsen Beosound stereo system, for the ultimate carpool cred, you’d be better off springing for the pricier “Luxe” edition, which adds ventilation to all four seats, a 6piece luggage set, twin rear seat DVD entertainment screens, and glass switchgear.

LIST PRICE $207,895 ENGINE 6.0-liter V-12 HORSEPOWER 470hp TORQUE 443 lb-ft TRANSMISSION 6-speed automatic 0–60 5.0 seconds TOP SPEED 183 mph

WEIGHT 4,387 lb LENGTH 198 inches TIRES Front: 245/40ZR-20 Rear: 295/35ZR-20 PRO Give the other parents in the school pick-up line something to talk about.

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ASTON MARTIN V12 VANTAGE

he V-12 Vantage is a pumped-up bully of an Aston Martin. Into the smaller, lighter 2-seat body of the Vantage, the company shoehorns their 6.0-liter V-12, here tuned to give 510 hp and 420lb-ft of torque. Not content to let its hot rod fly below the radar, Aston has also outfitted the V-12 Vantage with more scoops than a Baskin Robbins, many of which are outlined in carbon fiber. To keep the “shiny side up,” so to speak, a carbon fiber front splitter and rear diffuser add valuable stability at high speed.

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This grand tourer isn’t built for poseurs. A 6-speed manual is the only transmission offered, and the cabin, while a nice place to spend time, does away with many of the luxuries present in other Aston Martin models in the name of simplicity. Exposed carbon fiber and alcantara replace leather hides, and the standard stereo pumps out just 160 watts. No matter; the V-12 out front makes its own thumping soundtrack.

LIST PRICE $180,535 ENGINE 6.0-liter V-12 HORSEPOWER 510hp TORQUE 420 lb-ft TRANSMISSION 6-speed manual 0–60 4.2 seconds TOP SPEED 190 mph WEIGHT 3,704 lb

LENGTH 173 inches TIRES Front: 255/35ZR19 Rear: 295/30ZR 19 PRO Available Carbon Black edition adds even more carbon fiber goodness.

CON Could still stand to lose a few of its 3,700 pounds.

ASTON MARTIN VIRAGE

onceived as a DB9 with slightly more style and clout, the Virage fills the wallet space between the DB9 and Vanquish. At $208,295, buyers will need a pretty thick wallet. The 6.0-liter, 48-valve V12 seen elsewhere in Aston’s lineup is once again employed here, to the tune of 490hp and 420lb-ft of torque. A 6-speed “Touchtronic 2” automatic transmission utilizes paddle shifters, a carbon fiber prop shaft and a limited-slip differential to get power to the ground. Time those shifts right and 60mph comes up in less than 4.6 seconds, on to a top speed of 183 mph. These

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numbers come perilously close to stepping on the new Vanquish’s toes, but that car has something going for it that the Virage doesn’t: a fresh look. The Virage looks, and for the most part is, much the same as a DB9 that first rolled out in 2004. The interior and exterior designs as well as the running gear have been massaged over the years in between, but for the most part, the cars are very close siblings. In more Aston-heavy parts of the country, a Virage probably won’t raise any eyebrows. For the buyer that just emptied their bank account to the tune of more than $200,000, this isn’t good news.

LIST PRICE $208,295 ENGINE 6.0-liter V-12 HORSEPOWER 490hp TORQUE 420 lb-ft TRANSMISSION 6-speed automatic 0–60 4.6 seconds TOP SPEED 183 mph

WEIGHT 3,836 lb LENGTH 186 inches TIRES Front: 245/35R20 Rear: 295/30R 20 PRO The Aston GT concept at its most refined.

CON Save some money and get the 2005 version.

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ASTON MARTIN VANQUISH

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ho can forget those immortal words: “Now pay attention Bond, this is your Aston Martin.” They ended 007’s brief and over-commercialized flirtation with BMW and put him firmly back in his rightful place, behind the wheel of an Aston.

That was 2001, the film ‘Die Another Day,’ and the car, the sensational big-V12 Aston Martin Vanquish.

The hairy-chested Vanquish stayed in production till July 2007 when it was replaced by the slightly less testosterone-fueled DBS. While it looked cool, Daniel Craig got to debut it in ‘Casino Royale’ where it entered the Guinness Book of Records for the most body rolls - seven complete turns to be precise - the DBS was no Vanquish.

Thankfully, after five years of production, the DBS has been laid to rest and the Vanquish name is back, in a successor that packs more raw power, more stretch-out cabin space and every body panel crafted from lightweight carbon fiber.

A smidgen longer, taller and wider than the DBS, the Vanquish focuses on offering driver and passenger - two seats are standard, 2+2 an option - a fair bit more interior space. The seats now go back further, there’s more elbow room and headroom, and there’s now space in the trunk to carry more than a Walther PPK. Powering this new Aston flagship is a heavily re-worked version of the Cosworth-designed 6.0-liter V-12. A revised block, new cylinder heads, bigger throttle bodies and dual variable valve timing conjures-up an extra 50 ponies taking max power up to 565 hp.

Torque also increases too, from 420 lb-ft to 457 lb-ft.

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Using a new motorsport-derived launch-control program - a first for an Aston Martin - this new Vanquish should cover the 0-to-60 mph dash in around 4.0 seconds. That’s a biggish improvement on the DBS’s 4.3 second time. Though for some reason, top speed drops by 8mph, from 191 mph for the DBS to a still pretty-rapid 183mph.

If there’s a challenge for this new Vanquish, it’s that the supercar world has moved on in just the past few months. Ferrari raised the bar with its brand new, blunt-instrument F12 Berlinetta with its massive 730 hp punch. Even Chrysler’s new SRT Viper, while not a real rival, will deliver a wild 650 hp.

Add to that, purists are not going to like the fact that the new Vanquish won’t be offering a manual transmission like the old DBS, leaving it to a six-speed ZF automatic to do the shifting.

And while this new Vanquish, which goes on sale in early 2013, undoubtedly looks breathtaking, is it really that much different from the old DBS, which looked a lot like the DB9, which looks pretty similar to the Virage? You could argue that Aston designers are becoming as ideas-starved as the guys who design Porsche’s 911.

Yes, that wild, Mexican Wave-like lower air-splitter at the front will turn heads, as will those big, blistered arches over the wheels.

But only the cognoscenti are likely to see it as something other than another DBS Carbon Black-like limited edition.

A true Vanquish deserves more than that. More shaken, less stirred.

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LIST PRICE $279,995 ENGINE 6.0-liter V-12 HORSEPOWER 565 hp @ 6,750 rpm TORQUE 457 lb-ft @ 5,500 rpm TRANSMISSION 6-speed automatic 0–60 4.0 seconds TOP SPEED 183 mph

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WEIGHT 3,613 lbs LENGTH 184.7 inches TIRES Front: 255/35- 20 Rear: 305/30-20 PRO 007, your new Aston Martin awaits CON He may not recognize it from his old DBS

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ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE S

uch like the Virage serves as a stepping stone between the DB9 and Vanquish, the V-8 Vantage S performs a similar function: provide customers a step up from the entry-level V-8 Vantage without ponying up for the high-octane V-12. A mild 10 hp bump from the V-8 Vantage brings 430 in total. Torque is 15 higher at 361 lb-ft.

Top speed- 190 mph plays 180. Key among the mechanical changes is a new 7-speed automated manual transmission, which just trickled down to the normal Vantage in a midyear model update. One can be reasonably sure a version of this transmission will even-

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tually find itself in the rest of Aston’s range.

The most obvious differences are some of the styling and aero cues taken from the V-12 Vantage. A carbon fiber splitter is added up front and a carbon diffuser out back. Weight drops by 46 pounds, to 3,549. The end result is exactly as described on the packaging; a little quicker, faster, and sharper, but not enough so to step on the V-12’s toes, which is $44,000 dearer. If you’re drawn to the V-12 Vantage’s looks but are satisfied with the V8’s thrust, then the V-8 Vantage S is your car.

For the truly speed addicted, though, there can be no substitute.

LIST PRICE $136,370 ENGINE 4.7-liter V-8 HORSEPOWER 430hp TORQUE 361 lb-ft TRANSMISSION 7-speed automated manual 0–60 4.7 seconds TOP SPEED 190 mph

WEIGHT 3,549 lb LENGTH 173 inches TIRES Front: 245/40R19 Rear: 285/35R19 PRO Perhaps the sexiest Aston this side of a V-12 Vantage.

CON If you can stretch to the V-12, your right foot will thank you.

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AUDI LIST PRICE $94,073 (estimated) ENGINE 4.2-liter V-8 HORSEPOWER 450 hp TORQUE 317 lb-ft 0–60 4.7 seconds WEIGHT N/A

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Audi unveiled the newest generation of the RS4 Avant back in February, and in doing so, gave U.S. Audi fans a tempting look at yet more forbidden fruit. Officially as of this writing, the RS4 will not be for sale in the U.S. That’s a shame, because we’re going to be deprived of a truly sporting Audi. The RS4’s underpinnings strongly echo those of the RS5, including the 4.2-liter, 450 hp V-8 engine, 7-speed S-tronic double clutch gearbox, Quattro all-wheel drive and liberal use of aluminum in the suspension pieces. It could be a highly potent alternative to the only other barn-burning family cars on this side of the pond, the Cadillac CTS-V wagon and Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG wagon.

LIST PRICE $196,800 (estimated) ENGINE 5.2-liter V-10 HORSEPOWER 560 hp TORQUE 398 lb-ft 0–60 3.6 seconds WEIGHT 3,538 lb

Audi giveth, and Audi taketh away. So goes the story with the RS4 and the RS5, because one is destined for American shores while the other is not. At this writing, only the RS5 has been federalized, and as a result, it’s the only naturally aspirated, high-horsepower Audi 4-seater you can buy in the states at the moment. Rather than bemoan the absence of its more practical RS4 sister, let’s at least rejoice that Audi is importing either of them at all. The RS5’s mechanicals mirror the RS4’s, which is to say it shares the same 450-hp, 4.2-liter V8 engine, 7-speed S-tronic dual clutch gearbox, Quattro all-wheel drive with 40:60 front/rear torque split, and selectable driving dynamics system.

LIST PRICE $70,000 (estimated) ENGINE 4.2-liter V-8 HORSEPOWER 450 hp TORQUE 317 lb-ft 0–60 4.6 seconds WEIGHT 4,000 lb

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Last year, Audi took the everyday-friendly R8 and made it just a bit hardcore: starting with the optional 5.2-liter V-10 of the base car, they’ve upped the ante to 560hp and 398lb-ft of torque. An R-Tronic sequential manual gearbox is standard, and 180 pounds has been shaved from the car through a fanatical use of carbon fiber. The front and rear bumpers, side blades, mirror covers and rear wing are all fashioned from the stuff, and further lightening measures have been extended to the battery, rear hatch, braking system and even the carpet. How Audi can make a 2-seat sports car’s carpeting lighter by 17.4 pounds, we’ll never know. Suffice it to say, R8 GT drivers will need to endure a bit more road noise than they may otherwise be accustomed to.

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AUDI LIST PRICE $110,000 ENGINE 4.0-liter turbocharged V-8 HORSEPOWER 520 hp TORQUE 479 lb-ft 0–60 4.2 seconds WEIGHT N/A

Besides starring as the excellent car chase protagonist in the film Ronin, the S8 has led a fairly low key life at the top of the Audi sport sedan range.

The last generation was equipped with a high-strung 5.2 liter V-10 engine; a fine powerplant, but not one that provided the sort of torque-rich thrust that the pilot of a full-size sports sedan might be accustomed to.

To remedy this, Audi has provided the new S8 with the familiar 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 seen elsewhere in the S range by now, although this one is boosted to the tune of 520hp and 479lb-ft of torque. Thanks to numerous fuel-saving technologies, the new mill provides 15-percent greater horsepower while simultaneously reducing fuel consumption by 23 percent.

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LIST PRICE $72,000 - $76,000 (estimated) ENGINE 4.0-liter turbocharged V-8 HORSEPOWER 420 hp TORQUE 406 lb-ft 0–60 4.8 seconds (S6) 4.9 seconds (S7) WEIGHT 4,200 – 4,300 lb (estimated)

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Two turbocharged peas in the same pod, the S6 and S7 require just one choice: do you want traffic around you to stop and stare, or would you rather slip by unnoticed? While these two are essentially mechanical twins, their outward appearances couldn’t be more different. And although they both display more pumped-up, athletic appearances than their A6 and A7 forebears, the essential shapes remain basically unchanged: the S7 is a swoopy fastback that demands admiration, while the more staid S6 sports a familiar 3-box sedan shape that is all too happy to go unnoticed in the fast lane. Let somebody else collect the traffic citation while you make it to your next appointment at 155 mph. www.duPontREGISTRY.com

The TT RS starts with a slightly offbeat warble of an exhaust note, thanks to its turbocharged inline 5-cylinder layout.

Imagine a Lamborghini Gallardo V-10 with half its cylinders missing and you won’t be far off. This powertrain slingshots the TT-RS to 60mph in a blink over 4 seconds flat, onto a top speed of 174mph. Those are giant-killing numbers by any measurement, especially when you consider that a 911 Carrera S takes 4.3 seconds to get to 60 mph and cost almost $40,000 more.

Quattro all-wheel drive and magnetic ride suspension keep the coupe glued in corners, aided by a 3,300-pound curb weight courtesy of its mostly-aluminum spaceframe design.

While that’s still about 300 pounds heavier than the club racer Cayman R, the TT RS is nonetheless ready for the fight over small-coupe supremacy.

LIST PRICE $57,725 (estimated) ENGINE 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-5 HORSEPOWER 360 hp TORQUE 317 lb-ft/343 lb-ft– 0–60 4.1 seconds WEIGHT 3,306 lb

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AUDI R8 GT/GT SPYDER

ast year, Audi took the everyday-friendly R8 and made it just a bit hardcore: starting with the optional 5.2-liter V-10 of the base car, they’ve upped the ante to 560hp and 398lb-ft of torque. An R-Tronic sequential manual gearbox is standard and sadly, there will be no stick-shift model of the 2013 Audi R8 GT. Also, 180 pounds has been shaved from the car through a fanatical use of carbon fiber. The front and rear bumpers, side blades, mirror covers and rear wing are all fashioned from the stuff, and further lightning measures have been extended to the battery, rear hatch, braking system and even the carpet. How Audi can make a 2-seat sports car’s carpeting lighter by 17.4 pounds, we’ll never know. Suffice it to say, R8 GT drivers will need to endure a bit more road noise than they may otherwise be accustomed to, but what’s a little more road noise if it means more power to the wheels?

Audi has given the R8 some external changes in previous years, but this year’s R8 GT has gone under the knife and has received a much more noticeable facelift. Redesigned LED headlights and tail lights, modified front bumper and grille, larger diffuser, and new circular tailpipes are the biggest changes of them all.

The 2013 Audi R8 GT looks to be the most stylish and powerful iteration to date. In 2015 this model is going to be replaced by a second generation model that is still very much under wraps. The fact that Audi is planning so far ahead for the R8 is a great sign.

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WEIGHT 3,538 lb LENGTH 175 inches TIRES 265/35R21 PRO The quickest and sharpest R8 yet CON Gives up just a bit in the usability department

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Our famous concours wax with 50% by vol. of pure Brazilian Carnauba for a deep, wet «show car» shine. Price: $329.00

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It coats a cars paintwork in a smooth and glossy, yet tough and protective, waterrepellent film. Price: $1499.00

First application requires a wax pretreatment with «Cleaner Fluid Regular» or Swissvax waxes will not adhere to the paint surface. Price: $59.00

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Swissvax is a uniquely handcrafted car care system made in Switzerland and designed to be the finest product line of automotive cosmetic maintenance in the world. Since 1930, the Anwander family has been creating magnificent Carnauba wax formulations. The Swissvax system comprises two major components: a cleaning pre-wax oil which prepares and nourishes the surface, followed by the wax formulation of your choice. The essential oils found in Swissvax waxes including avocado, passion fruit and orange produce a wonderfully aromatic fragrance, combined with

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The complete valet kit for your car will enhance every detail of your automobile to award winning Concours standard. Includes our products for surface care, leather seats, wood, plastics, vinyl, wheels, tyres, chrome, brass, nickel, glass. Price: add $859.00 to your wax selection (see above)

The perfect introduction for your first 10 Swissvax applications.

And it comes in its own handy cooler bag. You will cause a sensation when you use these hand-made products for the first time. Price: add $239.00 to your wax selection (see above)

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incl. wax «Onyx» 50 ml, Cleaner Fluid and Cleaner Fluid Medium for paintwork preparation plus Nano Express, 100 ml, to quickly achieve a top finish on multiple surfaces. Price: $199.00

Autobahn Wheel Wax Containing PTFE, this wax helps prevent the unsightly and damaging build up of brake dust. It withstands high temperatures, eases subsequent washing and protects your wheels from pitting. 50 ml. Price: $59.00

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Swissvax «OPAQUE» is the only complete car care product line for matt paints worldwide, that even includes a high-carnauba-content wax. Conventional polishes, waxes and insect removers should not be used on matt paintwork and will most likely cause damage.

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BMW M SERIES M5 If $90-grand could ever be deemed a bargain, then BMW’s fifth-generation M5 is surely the bargain of the year in the luxury performance sedan world. You could spend a week attempting to discover all the brilliant, performance-enhancing technology that has gone into this car, but all you need to know is that its 4.4-liter twin-turbo V-8, with its massive 560 hp output and zero-to-60 in 3.7 second sprinting, is the benchmark of the world. Its seven-speed doubleclutch automatic is a masterpiece of lightning-fast shifts and right-now response. And because it’s in the car’s pedigree, you can get the M5 with a sixspeed manual-one of the few left. All this substance is clothed in one of the most discreet, elegantlyrestrained wrappers out there. If you could have only one car in life, the M5 should surely be it.

LIST PRICE $90,695 ENGINE 4.4-liter twin-turbo V-8 HORSEPOWER 560 hp @ 6,000 rpm TORQUE 502 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm TRANSMISSION N/A 0–60 3.7 seconds TOP SPEED N/A

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WEIGHT 4,300 lb LENGTH N/A TIRES Front: 265/40R-19 Rear: 295/35R-19 PRO Ultimate Driving Machine CON No ‘cons’ here. It’s all awesome.

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LIST PRICE $61,890 Coupe $69,645 Convertible ENGINE 4.4-liter V-8 HORSEPOWER 414 hp @ 8,300 rpm TORQUE 502 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm TRANSMISSION N/A 0–60 4.5 seconds TOP SPEED N/A

WEIGHT 3,700 lb LENGTH N/A TIRES Front: P245/40ZR-18 Rear: P265/40ZR-18 PRO Listening to that V-8 scream to 8,300rpm CON Not as young and frisky as it once was.

M3 With the sensational pocket-rocket 1-Series M Coupe officially sold-out - a mere 1,000 made it to the Land of the Free-once again the M-car of choice is that benchmark of driving agility, the M3 Coupe. But with this current version having debuted in 2008, it’s not as fresh and frisky as it once was. Dynamic, responsive, nimble, powerful-yes, all of the above. But 14 mpg city and a $1,300 Federal Gas Guzzler Tax no longer fits into BMW’s ecoethos. And when BMW has to resort to offering Lime Rock Park Editions ($70,995 and 200 copies) to keep sales moving, that fifth-generation model can’t drift (sideways, naturally) on to the horizon fast enough.

ALPINA B7 BI-TURBO Incorporating the upgrades BMW made to its 2013 7-Series flagship, Alpina has rushed a new third-generation B7 into the line-up. In its inimitable way, Alpina has taken the Seven’s 4.4-liter twin-turbo V-8, added its pixie dust and upped the horsepower to 540-that’s 40 more than the 2012 version. Max torque also spirals skywards by 22

lb-ft to 538. Like all new Sevens, this B7 gets a new eight-speed automatic which helps fire the Alpina off the line to 60 mph in just 4.3 seconds. Top speed rises by 19 mph to 194 mph. Big 21-inch alloys, and that gorgeous Alpina metallic blue paint distinguish this special order-only luxury rocketship.

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WEIGHT 4,500 lb LENGTH N/A TIRES Front: P245/35R-21 Rear: P285/30R-21 PRO Rarer than hen’s teeth.

CON Buckboard-quality ride comfort.

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“When I was 14 years old, I watched James Bond fly a jetpack in the movie “Thunderball”, and have dreamed of flying one ever since. However, after decades of patient waiting, jetpack technology didn’t get any closer to mainstreaming personal flight…so I decided to invent a machine that would.”

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We were told to expect jet packs and rocket belts...empty promises from the World’s Fair. Now everything’s changed...Today you can fly.

Raymond Li first sketched out the JETLEV concept on a yellow Postit Note in 2000. After seeing his masterpiece on paper for the first time, Raymond unceremoniously retreated, filing it under I for Impossible by burying it in the trash.

The sketch was long gone, however, Raymond couldn’t shake his vision...he couldn’t shake his passion. Soon, he began conducting extensive research, concept development and testing on the first ever, water-propelled jetpack. By August 2008, Raymond built his first, fully operational JETLEV prototype. A few months later, video clips from these test flights leaked online and immediately went viral. Seemed the world was ready for Raymond and his groundbreaking contraption.

Your flight begins as a 200-Horsepower marine engine pumps water up a 33 foot hose at over 1,000 gallons-per-minute, generating over 420 pounds of thrust. When the water reaches the ultra-light backpack, it’s directed through two nozzles at up to 60 PSI. Aiming the nozzles creates smooth, stable turns. And the motorcycle-style throttle lets you climb, dive and hover up to 30 feet above the surface.

The 5-point safety harness and trapeze keep you in optimal flying position, while the fuel-efficient motor gives you hours of flight on a single tank of high-octane gasoline.

The JETLEV R200 is safe, surprisingly quiet and easy to use. Because the JETLEV R200 is operated exclusively over water, learning to fly is exciting, easy and fun. And with JETLEV’s simple mechanics and smooth flight dynamics, virtually anybody, aged 18-80, can experience the thrill of personal flight. Priced at $99,500 USD, the JETLEV R200 package comes complete with everything you need to fly, including lessons and Pilot Certification.

PERFORMANCE: • Top Speed – 30 MPH • Flight Ceiling – 30 Feet • Fuel Capacity – 22 Gallons • Flight Duration (on a single tank) – 3-5 Hours • Range (on a single tank) – 65 Miles

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Take a look at this new M6. First impressions? Big car, and looks it—193 inches from its kidney pout to chunky tush.

Looks heavy too. As it is. 4,500 pounds to be precise. Which means it’s probably going to drive heavy. So a nice relaxed cruiser.

But no hard-driving bruiser.

How wrong first impressions can be. Here is one of the most thrilling, most agile, most responsive, most fun cars to hit showrooms this year. A car that’s essentially a two-door version of BMW’s hallowed M5, yet one that steers better, brakes harder and feels less demanding to drive fast.

And compared to the last-generation M6 with its howling V-10 engine and seemingly incredible bulk, this all-new version which adopts most of the M5’s greasy bits, is as different as night and day.

Pop the hood and there in all its glory is BMW’s magical 4.4-liter twin-turbo V-8. To fully describe its technical advancements requires a service manual longer than War & Peace. All you need to know is that, just like with the M5, it cranks out a towering 560 hp and 500 lb-ft of torque.

Mated to a newly-developed seven-speed double-clutch automatic and overly-complex launch control set-up, the M6 can blast from standstill to 60 mph in 4.0 seconds, hit the 100 mark in 9.2 and run to an easy 155 before the computer calls game over.

Through the twisties the car seems to shrink in size, darting through curves as if running on rails. Select ‘Sport Plus’ and the Servotronic speed-sensitive steering gains just the right heft and precision to telegraph back everything that’s going on at the front.

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Exit the bend, pour on the power, and the big V-8 with its instant tsunami of power will fire you to the next one. Boy this car is fun.

Opt for the Convertible and that big canvas top can drop in 19 seconds flats, and on the move at speeds up to 25 mph. Go for the Coupe and you get a cool carbon fiber roof. With either car, you’ll be over-joyed.

LIST PRICE $106,995 (coupe) $113,995 (convertible) ENGINE 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 HORSEPOWER 560 hp @ 5,750-7,000 rpm TORQUE 500 lb-ft @ 1,500-5,750 rpm TRANSMISSION 7-speed dual-clutch automatic 0–60 4.3 seconds TOP SPEED 155 mph (limited)

WEIGHT 4,500 lb LENGTH 193 inches TIRES Front: 285/3-R19 Rear: 285/35R19 (estimated) PRO Based on an M5 yet feels even more involving CON Systems choices for the driver that would challenge Einstein

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ltimate Driving SUV? You bet. In the rarified world of insanely-powerful 4x4s, it’s still BMW’s crazy-fast X5 M and wacky fastback X6 M sibling, that defy logic and physics in their ability to crush pavement. How else can it be that a 5,300-pound mud-plugger can scorch from zero-to-60 mph in an insane four seconds flat, and treat 150 mph like other sport-utes treat 50? We can’t emphasize enough about the X5/X6 M’s twin turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 powerhouse which, more important than its horsepower output, can unleash 500 lb-ft of twist from as low as 1,500 rpm.

Yes, its six-speed auto is looking a little past its sell-by date when Porsche’s Turbo Cayenne comes with eight gears and Merc’s new ML63 offers seven. Nevertheless, it’s the whole package of engine, tranny, chassis, suspension and a myriad of performance aids that come together to deliver the best 4x4 by far.

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LIST PRICE $88,850 (X5 M) $91,900 (X6 M) ENGINE 4.4-liter twin-turbo V-8 HORSEPOWER 560 hp @ 6,000 rpm TORQUE 500 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm TRANSMISSION 7-speed manual 7-speed PDK 0–60 4.0 seconds

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AUTHORIZED BENTLEY DEALERS BENTLEY BEVERLY HILLS Contact: Jon Boardman 877.733.0197 8833 W. Olympic Boulevard Beverly Hills, CA 90211 www.ogaracoach.com

BENTLEY TROY Contact: Rick Kelel 866.830.1122 1755 Maplelawn Drive Troy, MI 48084 www.bentleytroy.com

BENTLEY HIGH POINT Contact: Geoff Eade 336.884.1100 1730 North Main Street High Point, NC 27262 www.bentleyhighpoint.com

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BENTLEY AUSTIN

Contact: Lou Bellisario 888.923.9551 1701 West Liberty Avenue Pittsburg, PA 15226 www.bentleypittsburgh.com

Contact: Sonny Morgan 512.401.2663 12989 Research Blvd.

Austin, TX 78750 www,bentleyofaustin.com

BENTLEY NASHVILLE

BENTLEY BELLEVUE

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Contact: Shawn Seaman 866.906.2374 1882 136th Place NE Bellevue, WA 98005 www.bellevuebentley.com

BENTLEY HOUSTON Contact: Mike Berray 713.850.1530 1530 West Loop South Houston, TX 77027 www.bentleyhouston.com

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Setting new standards in automotive design and engineering is in our DNA. The new Bentley Continental GTC V8 does this in a remarkable way. The all-wheel drive, 8-speed transmission GTC V8 occupies a truly unique position far ahead of its eight-cylinder contemporaries; thanks in part to the variable displacement of the visceral twin-turbocharged V8 that smoothly switches to effortless V4 at low revs. Handcrafted luxury meets cutting-edge technology. Grand Tourer stamina meets dynamic supercar performance. Pure, unadulterated power meets effortless comfort, refinement and pedigree.

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BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT SPEED

he recently announced GT Speed is the latest edition to grace Bentley’s new Continental series, which was newly unveiled for the 2012 model year.

Like its predecessor, the Speed does its part to live up to its name. The max velocity for the big coupe is a staggering 205 mph, making it the fastest production Bentley ever.

A big luxury coupe weighing more than two-and-a-half tons needs a little help achieving those kinds of speeds, so the crew at Crewe has tuned the 6.0-liter twinturbo W-12 engine up to 616 hp and 590

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Inside, buyers can expect typical Bentley luxury. The pared-back feel of the previous Continental Supersports is conspicuously absent here, leading us to believe a new version of that car will soon be coming down the pipeline. We’re curious to see just how much power and speed Bentley can extract from its new coupe.

LIST PRICE $215,000 ENGINE 6.0-liter twinturbocharged W-12 HORSEPOWER 616 hp TORQUE 590 lb-ft TRANSMISSION 8-speed automatic 0–62 4.0 seconds TOP SPEED 205 mph

WEIGHT 5,200 lb (estimated) LENGTH 189 inches TIRES 275/35R21 PRO The fastest Bentley ever CON But for how long?

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hoices in the 200-mph four-door club are somewhat limited. This could be due to the fact that back seat passengers aren’t quite as comfortable with the prospect of hitting the double-century mark as the driver is; or it could be simply that few manufacturers think they can beat Bentley at their own game.

Whatever the reason, for ultra-rapid, ultraluxury transport, the Flying Spur Speed really stands in a class of its own.

Born from the success of the previousgeneration Continental GT, the Flying Spur has always slipped under the radar better

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than its two-door brother. That’s probably because its substantial size isn’t quite as noticeable when spread over a four-door body. Even weighing 5,377 pounds, the GT Speed’s 600 hp and 553 lb-ft enable this sedan to rocket to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds.

Inside, you’ll find all the fine leather, wood and chrome you’d expect in a large Bentley, plus a large slathering of technology: radar-based cruise control, an 1,100watt, 15-speaker Naim sound system, and a TV tuner are all on offer.

LIST PRICE $209,600 ENGINE 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged W-12 HORSEPOWER 600 hp TORQUE 553 lb-ft TRANSMISSION 6-speed automatic 0–62 4.5 seconds TOP SPEED 200 mph

WEIGHT 5,377 lb LENGTH 208 inches TIRES 275/35R20 PRO 200 mile per hour transport for four CON No 5-point harness option for rear passengers

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BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT/GTC V8 2013 Best Luxury Performance

n these tough economic times, not even Bentley is immune from the downsizing trend. In their case, the company decided to equip its Continental coupe with a V-8 for the first time last year, previously only offering a W-12. As befitting a Bentley, the new engine is a peach, a 4.0liter unit with twin-turbochargers that pumps out 500 hp and nearly as much torque (487 lb-ft).

The V-8 even features cylinder deactivation technology, meaning while cruising or under light-load conditions, the V-8 can temporarily act as a 4 cylinder to save fuel. With

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its various efficiency measures, the V-8 helps return 40 percent better economy figures than its W-12 sister.

Other than the smaller output engine, there’s little visual distinction between 8- and 12-cylinder Continental GTs. The V-8 receives red, winged “B” emblems front and rear, a nod to Bentley’s historic “red label” cars of the 1920s. Radiator and bumper grilles are gloss black rather than chrome, and minor trim differences round out the changes. The biggest difference will be a price savings of almost $20,000 over the 12cylinder model.

LIST PRICE $174,000 GTC V-8 $196,700 GT ENGINE 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 HORSEPOWER 500 hp TORQUE 487 lb-ft TRANSMISSION 8-speed automatic 0–62 4.6 seconds TOP SPEED 188 mph

WEIGHT 5,060 lb GTC V-8 5,445 lb GT LENGTH 189 inches TIRES 275/40R20 PRO A new V8 adds value and efficiency CON Value and efficiency are relative

BENTLEY MULSANNE

t’s hard to think “sporty” when a luxury sedan stretches a little over 18 feet long, strains the pavement to the tune of 5,700 pounds, and has a leatherlined iPod drawer. When Bentley set out to build its range-topping four-door, “sporty” was a goal they set: they even gave the car a name that wouldn’t let them forget Bentley’s racing heritage. The Mulsanne was named after the famous LeMans straight away.

A thoroughly overhauled and modernized 6.75-liter V-8 engine delivers 505 hp and an astounding 752 lb-ft of torque. Mated to an

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8-speed automatic with steering wheel paddle shifters, the V-8 will haul the Mulsanne from zero to 60 mph in just over 5 seconds, on to a top speed of 184 mph.

“Bespoke” tailoring is key to the Bentley, and nowhere is it better exemplified than in the Mulsanne. 100 Paint colors are in the standard catalog, although owners can specify any hue they wish. One can even specify the world’s most powerful production in-car stereo amplifier, a Naim unit with 2,200 watts running 20 speakers.

In short, the only limitation is the owner’s imagination.

LIST PRICE $296,000 ENGINE 6.75-liter twinturbocharged V-8 HORSEPOWER 505 hp TORQUE 752 lb-ft TRANSMISSION 8-speed automatic 0–62 5.1 seconds TOP SPEED 184 mph

WEIGHT 5,700 lb LENGTH 219 inches TIRES 265/45R20 PRO Everything can be equipped to an owner’s whim CON Making an actual decision

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BENTLEY EXP 9F CONCEPT

entley’s EXP 9 F uber-luxury SUV was unveiled to the masses at the Geneva auto show last March and has since been a hot topic in the automotive world. Emotions are mixed on this SUV, but one thing is for sure: Bentley is not going to give up on the EXP 9 F. Since its debut, Bentley has already begun reworking some of the features that made some heads tilt in confusion. Bentley is known for their subtle style and elegance and the EXP 9F’s striking features is throwing car afficiandos for a loop. However, maybe it is time Bentley breaks out of their shell and pushed their styling boundaries.

But make no mistake, a tall-riding, supremely-powerful Bentley SUV is in the cards and something very close to the EXP 9F will likely emerge as the third model line alongside the Continental and Mulsanne.

And in case you’re wondering what that strange alphabet soup of letters and numbers means, EXP is short for ‘Experimental,’ the ‘9’ signifies this as Bentley’s only ninth concept in its history, while the ‘F’—and this is weird—stands for Falcon as it’s the fastest-moving creature on earth.

Powering the EXP 9 F is the same 6.0liter twin-turbo W-12 found in the Continental, coupled with an eight-speed automatic and an all-wheel drive set up probably borrowed from the Cayenne. To attain

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a status as the world’s fastest SUV, Bentley talks of upping the grunt to a mighty 600-plus horsepower and more than 600 lb-ft of torque.

But chances are that a production EXP would come with a more eco-friendly V-8 with hybrid-electric propulsion—as if a 5,500pound, leather-laden, $250,000 soft-roader could ever be described as eco-friendly.

Where the Bentley concept excels in is truly magnificent interior, which looks like a showcase for Bentley olde worlde craftsmanship.

The quilted leather on the seats that mimics the padded shoulders of a hunting jacket, the leather-trimmed split-tailgate, the integrated picnic basket are pure Bentley.

Expect to see a revised version of the EXP 9F in the near future.

BUGATTI 16.4 GRAND SPORT VITESSE

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blast from zero to 60 in 2.6 seconds is guaranteed to have anyone grinning from ear to ear. A max speed run at 255mph would get the heart pounding like a jack-hammer. Drop the Veyron’s top, and at 255mph you’d have nothing left to worry about.

But time is running out. Rumor has it that this 2013 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse is the grand finale of the car that changed how we define performance cars when it debuted back in 2003.

Supposedly, the last of the 300-car production are ready to be built. Hurry before they’re gone.

They definitely saved the best till last. This Grand Sport Vitesse - Vitesse is French for ‘speed’ - combines the manic 1,200 hp of last year’s speed recordbreaking Super Sport coupe with the targa-topped Grand Sport. Thankfully, the folks at Bugatti resisted the temptation of badging it Veyron Grand Sport Super Sport, or VGSSS for short.

What you have here is quite simply the world’s fastest production convertible. Power comes from essentially the same 8.0-liter, 16-cylinder nuclear reactor that motivated the original Veyron, but now rwith a quartet of enlarged turbos and even more cooling.

The result is a power hike from a crazed 987 hp to an absolutely insane 1,183 hp - that’s an extra 196 hp.

Max torque takes a similar leap; from 922 lb-ft to 1,106 lb-ft. This is the motor that punched a Veyron Super Sport to a record top speed of 267.81 mph at Volkswagen’s test track last year.

Bugatti rightly tames the Vitesse’s top speed of 255 mph, though with the top off and the car’s aerodynamics gone to pot, you won’t go much faster than 233 mph.

Yet at 200 mph-plus, the Bugatti is surprisingly, no amazingly, refined. A part of that $2.3-million goes to the hundreds of hours of wind tunnel testing that helped create seemingly small but extremely effective features like the clip-on aero lip that attaches to the top of the windshield.

It makes conversation actually possible at 200 mph-plus. Though we’re not sure what kind of conversation a driver should be engaging in when the world is screaming past at 293 feet every second. Yes, there is a carbon fiber hardtop, but if you remove it, you have to leave it at home as there’s no place for it inside the car.

Just as in 2003, there is still no car that compares to a magical Veyron. It’s a car everyone should be given the opportunity to drive just once in their life.

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LIST PRICE $2,300,000 ENGINE 8.0-liter quad turbo W-16 HORSEPOWER 1,183 hp @ 6,450 rpm TORQUE 1,106 lb-ft @ 5,500 rpm TRANSMISSION 7-speed automatic 0–60 2.6 seconds TOP SPEED 255 mph WEIGHT 4,378 lbs LENGTH 176 inches TIRES Front: 265-680 YR-500 Rear: 365-710/YR-540 PRO The world’s fastest production roadster CON Losing your favorite ball cap at 230 mph

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CADILLAC CTS-V

he CTS-V family soldiers on into the 2013 model year with few changes, adding 2-piece front brake rotors and a new paint choice: Glacier Blue Metallic.

Not that there was much wrong with the CTS-V in the first place: it’s an outstandingly brash alternative to its German competitors.

Although its price puts it in close competition with performance sedans a size down like the BMW M3, the weight and weaponsgrade performance offered in the V put it on par with the M3’s big brother, the M5.

All body styles offer the same 556 hp, 551 lb-ft, 6.2-liter supercharged LSA V-8

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Automatic and manual transmission options offer six speeds, and whichever you choose, we’d recommend ticking the option box next to the Recaro sport seats. They’ll keep you from getting thrown out the window during hard cornering, although the rest of the car is up to the task of doing just that. Cadillac pioneered the magnetorheological shock technology used by the CTS-V, to give it a ride and handling mix that hardly ever feels compromised. The CTS-V remains a solid option for buyers who want Corvette performance in a 4-seat package.

LIST PRICE $64,515–$73,410 ENGINE 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 HORSEPOWER 556 hp TORQUE 551 lb-ft TRANSMISSION 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic 0–60 3.9–4.0 seconds TOP SPEED 191 mph

WEIGHT 4,217–4,424 lb LENGTH 189–192 inches TIRES Front: 255/40R19 Rear: 285/35R19 PRO If it ain’t broke….

CON Don’t expect anything new and exciting for 2013.

CHEVROLET CAMARO ZL1

ny car nut worth their salt has probably heard enough Camaro ZL1 vs.

Mustang GT500 smack talk thrown around in recent months to make their heads explode. The ZL1 was Chevy’s firebreathing answer to the 2012 Mustang GT500. The 2013 GT500 they turned out in response trumps the ZL1 in just about every measurable category save one: composure.

Built on GM’s modern rear-wheel drive Zeta platform, the Camaro has something most Mustangs dream about but rarely ever receive: independent rear suspension.

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GT500 get down the drag strip, point it at anything resembling a corner and the package starts to come a bit unraveled. When channeling 580 hp and 556 lb-ft of torque through just two tire contact patches, it helps to have as much stability and control as you can to keep things on the up and up.

The ZL1 is controlled almost to a fault.

Credit the development work performed at the Nürburgring, downforce-enhancing body modifications, and GM’s Magnetic Ride Control and Performance Traction Management systems for keeping this pony car shiny side up.

LIST PRICE $54,095 ENGINE 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 HORSEPOWER 580 hp TORQUE 556 lb-ft TRANSMISSION 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic 0–60 4.0 seconds TOP SPEED 184 mph

WEIGHT 4,120 lb LENGTH 190 inches TIRES Front: 285/35ZR20 Rear: 2305/35ZR20 PRO A well-polished hyper muscle car CON A little fat

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ince 1953, Corvette has been the showcase for American engineering and styling. It is time to raise the bar for the rest of the world. Development of the C7 may have been prolonged due to the bailout, but the strongest steel is forged in the hottest fire. There will be many enhancements, some long overdue. Direct Injection has trickled down from exotics into daily drivers and even the V6 Camaro.

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competitors petitioned to have it removed (the car was too fast). The new GenV engines will be smaller displacement, get better MPG, and burn cleaner than current models. Get ready for carbon fiber to replace fiberglass means a lighter body. A lighter body allows for softer springs producing a more comfortable ride. As with each new generation, the styling will be polarizing. First seen on enthusiast website Jalopnik, these renderings from Trinity Animation are very close to the final design. C7 will be a leaner, sleeker, more powerful, and altogether better car.

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CHEVORLET CORVETTE C7

LIST PRICE Not available ENGINE Gen 5 LS V-8 (Direct Injection) HORSEPOWER Not available TORQUE Not available TRANSMISSION Rear mounted six speed auto with paddle shift, manuals will be optional 0–60 Not available

TOP SPEED Not available WEIGHT Less than the outgoing C6 LENGTH Not available TIRES Not available PRO Good things are worth the wait CON We have waited long enough!

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CHEVROLET CORVETTE 427

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he Corvette 427 is the answer for anyone who ever thought about the Z06, “if they only made it in a convertible.”

Combining the best elements of the Corvette-range-topping Z06 and ZR1 models and fusing them with the convertible body, the 427 should be a likely candidate for future Barrett-Jackson bidding wars.

Built as a birthday present to itself, the 427 commemorates the 60th year of the Corvette, as well as the final year of the current generation C6 before the C7 bows next year.

While all eyes are on that car, the current 427 isn’t a bad consolation prize. With carbon fiber fenders, floors and hood, as well as the Z06’s LS7 engine, driveline and rear axle, it could well be the meanest Corvette convertible yet. The 427’s lightweight wheels and Michelin PS2 tires are shared with the 631 hp ZR1, as is the full-width rear spoiler. Chevy is proud to tout that the various weight saving measures have put the 427’s power-to-weight ratio in rarefied convertible air above the likes of the Ferrari California and Audi R8 Spyder. While the Corvette might not have the cache of those drop-top rivals, the 427 now has the speed and rarity to match.

The C6 has enjoyed a good run. With the LS7 propelling the C6R team to prominence in the GT1 class, it’s only fitting that Chevy gives it and the car a proper send off. In the next few months we will wait with baited breath as the Corvette plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky is re-tooled and employees are trained to build the seventh generation American supercar.

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LIST PRICE $76,900 ENGINE 7.0-liter V-8 HORSEPOWER 505 hp TORQUE 470 lb-ft TRANSMISSION 6-speed manual 0–60 3.8 seconds (estimated) TOP SPEED 190+ mph (estimated)

WEIGHT 3,355 lb LENGTH 176 inches TIRES Front: 285/30ZR19 Rear: 335/25ZR20 PRO The fastest Corvette convertible ever CON Soon to be dated when the C7 is revealed

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SRT VIPER COUPE

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he Snake is back. With a vengeance. New body, new lighter-weight materials, stiffer chassis and even more raw power and performance from a redesigned version of that Louisville Slugger 8.4-liter V-10.

How much more? We’re talking a mighty 640 hp—up 40—and massive 600 lb-ft of twist, which is the most torque of any naturally aspirated sports car motor on the planet.

Pedal to the metal the folks at Chrysler’s Street and Racing Technology—SRT—reckon it should run zero-to-60 in under 3.5 seconds, pass the 100 mph mark in 7.5, spear through the quarter-mile in 11.4 and not quit till the needle is kissing the 206 mph mark.

This is the new-from-the rubber-up 2013 SRT Viper. Yes, it’s still as bad to the bone as the last-generation version that quietly slipped out of production in the summer of 2010. But this latest snake joins the modern world with new technologies, like electronic stability control, traction control, even launch control.

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that it even exists at all. When Chrysler was in the depths of doom, gloom and bankruptcy, the last thing on anyone’s mind was developing an updated Viper.

That didn’t stop Team SRT which quietly and secretly developed this new version which debuted at the 2012 New York auto show and goes on sale this fall in two versions—SRT Viper and more upscale SRT Viper GTS. This will sticker between an estimated $100,000 and $120,000.

So SRT Viper it is.

This fifth-generation Viper has the slithering, reptilian essence of the original. Every body panel is new—only the windshield is carried over.

And in a bid to shed pounds, raise quality and improve aerodynamics, the hood, double-bubble roof and rear deck are made of carbon fiber while the new doors switch from Tupperware to aluminum. The result? A whopping 140 pounds lost, taking overall weight down to around 3,350 pounds. Vipers have always been a blast to drive in a scary, white-knuckle, fear-for-your-life kind of way. But for this new version SRT decided to take out a little of the fear-factor by adding new safety features like: electronic multi-stage stability control, traction control and new, four-channel anti-lock braking.

They also stiffened the chassis by an impressive 50 percent to sharpen handling, while the Michelins have been jettisoned in favor of more gripping Pirelli P Zeros.

And finally, the Viper gets the interior that is has always deserved. Everything is now wrapped in leather, including the new thin-shell seats that come from the same supplier as Ferrari. Also, there is much more headroom and legroom in the cabin.

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LIST PRICE $100,000 for base Viper (estimated) $120,000 for Viper GTS ENGINE 8.4-liter pushrod 20-valve V-10 HORSEPOWER 640 hp @ 6,150 rpm TORQUE 600 lb-ft @ 4,950 rpm TRANSMISSION 6-speed manual 0–60 3.4 seconds TOP SPEED 206 mph

WEIGHT 3,350 lbs LENGTH 175.7 inches TIRES Front: 275/3518 Rear: 335/3019 PRO More muscle than an issue of Men’s Health CON Still as subtle as a plane crash

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OFFICIAL FERRARI DEALERS

ARIZONA SCOTTSDALE FERRARI 6825 E. McDowell Road Scottsdale, AZ 85257 480.990.9000 CALIFORNIA FERRARI OF BEVERLY HILLS 9372 Wilshire Boulevard Beverly Hills, CA 90212 310.275.4400 FERRARI OF NEWPORT BEACH 1000 Pacific Coast Highway Newport Beach, CA 92663 949.646.6900 FERRARI OF SAN DIEGO 7477 Girard Avenue La Jolla, CA 92037 858.454.9211 FERRARI OF SAN FRANCISCO 595 Redwood Highway Mill Valley, CA 94941 415.380.9700

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FERRARI OF SILICON VALLEY 2750 El Camino Real Redwood City, CA 94061 650.261.6000

FERRARI OF FORT LAUDERDALE 5750 North Federal Highway Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308 954.493.5211

THE AUTO GALLERY 24050 Ventura Boulevard Calabasas, CA 91302 818.884.4411

FERRARI OF PALM BEACH 3978 Okeechobee Boulevard West Palm Beach, FL 33409 561.615.7222

COLORADO FERRARI OF DENVER 1480 East County Line Road Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 303.730.7340 CONNECTICUT MILLER MOTORCARS 342 West Putnam Avenue Greenwich, CT 06830 203.629.3890 FLORIDA FERRARI OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 525 South Lake Destiny Drive Orlando, FL 32810 407.667.4300

FERRARI OF TAMPA BAY 2420 Tampa Road Palm Harbor, FL 34683 727.784.3377 THE COLLECTION 200 Bird Road Coral Gables, FL 33146 305.444.5555 GEORGIA FERRARI OF ATLANTA 11875 Alpharetta Highway Roswell, GA 30076 678.802.5000 HAWAII FERRARI OF HAWAII 720 Kapiolani Blvd.

Honolulu, HI 96813 808.585-6600

ILLINOIS CONTINENTAL AUTOSPORTS 420 E. Ogden Avenue Hinsdale, IL 60521 630.655.3535 LAKE FOREST SPORTSCARS 990 North Shore Drive Lake Bluff, IL 60044 847.295.6560 MASSACHUSETTS FERRARI OF NEW ENGLAND 441 Providence Highway Norwood, MA 02062 781.769.8800 MICHIGAN CAULEY FERRARI 7070 Orchard Lake Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 248.538.9600 NEVADA PENSKE WYNN FERRARI 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702.770.2000

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NEW JERSEY FERRARI OF CENTRAL NEW JERSEY 816 Route 1 North Edison, NJ 08817 732.248.9100 NEW YORK FERRARI CORPORATE SHOWROOM 410 Park Avenue New York, NY 10022 212.593.2080 FERRARI OF LONG ISLAND 65 South Service Road Plainview, NY 11803 516.671.7575 WIDE WORLD OF CARS 101 East Route 59 Spring Valley, NY 10977 845.425.2600 NORTH CAROLINA FOREIGN CARS ITALIA 5603 Roanne Way Greensboro, NC 27409 336.294.0200

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OHIO MIDWESTERN AUTO GROUP 6335 Perimeter Loop Road Dublin, OH 43017 614.889.2571 OREGON RON TONKIN GRAN TURISMO 203 N.E. 122nd Avenue Portland, OR 97230 503.255.7560 PENNSYLVANIA ALGAR FERRARI OF PHILADELPHIA 1234 Lancaster Avenue Rosemont, PA 19010 610.527.1100 TEXAS BOARDWALK FERRARI 6300 International Parkway Plano, TX 75093 972.447.5202 FERRARI OF AUSTIN 4108 Lamar Boulevard North Austin, TX 78756 512.380.0231

FERRARI OF HOUSTON 6100 Southwest Freeway Houston, TX 77057 713.772.3868 FERRARI OF SAN ANTONIO 15423 IH 10 West San Antonio, TX 78249 210.341.2800 UTAH STEVE HARRIS IMPORTS, LTD. 808 South Main Street Salt Lake City, UT 84101 801.521.0340 VIRGINIA FERRARI OF WASHINGTON 45235 Towlern Place Sterling, VA 20166 703.478.3606 WASHINGTON FERRARI OF SEATTLE 1401 12th Avenue Seattle, WA 98122 206.329.7070

CANADA FERRARI OF ALBERTA 204 Meridian Road NE Calgary, AB T2A 2N6 403.273.6060 FERRARI OF ONTARIO 200 Auto Park Circle Vaughan, ON L4L 8R1 416.749.5325 FERRARI OF QUEBEC 3980 Jean-Talon West Montreal, QC H4P 1V6 514.337.7274 FERRARI OF TORONTO 101 Avenue Road Toronto, ON M5R 2G3 416.962.5325 FERRARI OF VANCOUVER 1860 Burrard Street Vancouver, BC V6J 3H1 604.215.8778

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FERRARI 458 ITALIA/ 458 SPIDER

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he 458 Italia burst onto the sports car scene in 2009 and promptly made every other mid-engined Ferrari that came before it seem obsolete. Courtesy of a 4.5-liter V-8 producing 562 hp at a screaming 9,000 rpm, and a lightning-quick 7-speed dual clutch F1 gearbox doesn’t respond to your requests as much as predict them with unflinching accuracy. A futuristic supercar body made the previously sexy F430 suddenly look like an overturned bathtub. The 458 moved the chains in the performance car game perilously close to the end zone.

As a follow-up to that success, Ferrari introduced the open-top variation of the 458 last year, the Spider. A production car first, it combines a mid-mounted V-8 with a fully retractable hardtop, as well as the tantalizing powertrain and chassis features of the Italia coupe. Lighter than an equivalent soft top by more than 50 pounds and swinging from place to rest in just 14 seconds, the Spider minimizes occupants’ time to tanning. The tailored engine mapping, exhaust sound tuning and suspension damping better suit the roadster’s weight and character.

True performance seekers will gravitate toward the Italia coupe, at least until an expected Scuderia or equivalently honed 458 model bows in the next few years. They’ll be rewarded with 0-60 blasts in the low 3-second range and a top speed north of 202 mph, 4 mph greater than what the Spider will allow. Lessons learned through racing resulted in adoption of advanced aerodynamic measures, including active nose winglets that allow proportionally greater downforce as speed rises by restricting flow to the radiators, a flat underbody floor with ducts for engine cooling, and keel-shaped side sills that act as fairings to the rear wheels. If that’s all a bit too techy for you, understand that these meas70

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ures not only contribute to the 458’s aggressively swoopy bodywork, but also its ability to cut through the air with less resistance and still produce more road grip than its predecessor. Progress, indeed.

LIST PRICE $225,000 coupe $255,000 spider ENGINE 4.5-liter V-8 HORSEPOWER 562 hp TORQUE 398 lb-ft TRANSMISSION 7-speed dual clutch automated manual 0–62 3.3 seconds TOP SPEED 198 mph (coupe)

202 mph (spider) WEIGHT 3,274 lb (coupe) 3,385 lb (spider) LENGTH 178 inches TIRES Front: 235/35ZR20 Rear: 295/35/ZR20 PRO Hardly the “baby” of Ferrari’s lineup anymore CON Having to wait for the inevitable higher-performance model www.duPontREGISTRY.com

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Built on a foundation of unparalleled racing prowess, every new Ferrari not only delivers remarkable innovation but maximum peace of mind. Ferrari’s Genuine Maintenance Program is the first of its kind, providing complimentary service for the first seven years of the vehicle’s life, regardless the course of ownership. Coverage includes parts and labor at scheduled maintenance intervals performed

by Ferrari trained personnel and factory-approved dedicated diagnostic equipment. This program offers an exceptional advantage for ensuring that new vehicles, such as the revolutionary, four-wheel drive FF above, are maintained at the highest level of performance and safety, and is evidence of the meticulous attention Ferrari bestows on its clients.

For more information contact Ferrari Concierge: Telephone: +866 551.2828 Email: support@ferrarisupport.com Or visit: www.exploreferrari.com/7year All trademarks and copyrights are exclusively rights of Ferrari S.p.A.

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FERRARI CALIFORNIA 30

elieve it or not, the California is actually Ferrari’s first car to have a V-8 engine mounted in the front rather than amidships in the company’s entire 65-year history. And with the California’s success on that market, Ferrari has decided to up the ante with the California 30. What does the 30 stand for?

It stands for a 30 kilogram weight reduction and 30 hp increase. This adjustment lets the California 30 benefit from a more

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favorable weight-to-power ratio.

A 4.3-liter V-8 scoots the California to 62 mph (100km/h) in just 3.8 seconds, which is firmly in supercar territory.

Top speed is 192 mph. Available Magnetorheological dampers and a 10percent quicker steering rack ensures the California will go around a track as well as it goes down the Sunset Strip.

LIST PRICE $195,840 ENGINE 4.3-liter V-8 HORSEPOWER 490 hp TORQUE 372 lb-ft TRANSMISSION 7-speed dual clutch automated manual 0–60 3.8 seconds TOP SPEED 192 mph

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FERRARI F12 BERLINETTA

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he new F12 berlinetta replaces the 599 as Ferrari’s front-engined V-12 supercar, a 2-seater that brings the grand touring concept to new levels of aggression. A few key descriptors accompany the release of the F12—namely “fastest” and “most.” The car’s 730 hp is the most found under the hood of a production Ferrari. That’s more than the previous Enzo supercar by a resounding 79 hp. A focus on weight reduction has seen extensive use of aluminum in the car’s chassis, enough to reduce dry weight by over 150 pounds to just 3,362. We expect roadready curb weights to remain under 3,600 pounds, giving the car a powerto-weight ratio of less than 5 pounds per horsepower. To put it in perspective, that’s a better power-to-weight ratio than the legendary F40, which was little more than a cleverly disguised F1 car.

Technology and luxury are two qualities that help define Ferrari’s front-engined road cars, and Ferrari hasn’t forgotten about its customer base who wants to be comfortable while they achieve felonious speeds.

The cockpit coddles with swathes of carbon fiber, aluminum and tailored Frau leather throughout the cabin. Electronic controls abound with the F1-style Manettino switch on the steering wheel that controls fully integrated E-Diff, ESP Premium, F1 Trac and high-performance ABS systems simultaneously. With Ferrari’s experience in Formula 1 now paying dividends to its road car business, the F12 benefits extensively from aerodynamic tricks learned on the racetrack. Drag has been reduced to just .29 cD, while at the same time downforce has been upped by 76 percent to 270 lbs at 124 mph. These two areas of aero balance are typically at odds with each other, so the fact that Ferrari has been able to maximize both so effectively is testament to their success in racing.

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It’s clear that Ferrari has paid attention to every facet of the F12. It will be interesting to see what the competition can come up with in response.

LIST PRICE $350,000 (estimated) ENGINE 6.3-liter V-12 HORSEPOWER 730 hp TORQUE 509 lb-ft TRANSMISSION 7-speed dual clutch automated manual 0–62 3.0 seconds TOP SPEED 210-plus mph

WEIGHT 3,600 lb (estimated) LENGTH 182 inches TIRES Front: 255/35ZR20 Rear: 315/35ZR20 PRO The fastest Ferrari ever, and one of the most beautiful CON Next Enzo will trump its performance

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FERRARI FF

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errari’s current lineup is littered with superlatives like “first,” “most,” or “fastest.” The 458 Spider for example, is the world’s first mid-engined sports car with a power retractable hardtop.

The F12 Berlinetta: the most powerful and fastest Ferrari ever. The California is Ferrari’s first front-engined V-8 car. And, as perhaps the company’s most obvious departure from the norm, the FF is the first 4seater, 4-wheel drive car Ferrari has ever made. And a 4-wheel drive hatchback at that.

To ensure they created a 4-wheel drive car that still handles with the accuracy Ferrari drivers are accustomed to, an entirely new system was developed. A separate gearbox (in addition to the 7-speed dual clutch unit mounted at the rear of the car) is in front of the V-12 engine and delegates up to 20 percent of available engine torque to the front wheels in low-grip conditions. Except in very low grip conditions, torque is transferred solely to the rear wheels, so handling and steering feel are more akin to a well-sorted rear-wheel drive chassis than an understeering 4-wheel drive. The front wheels can only be called into action in fourth gear or lower, as Ferrari says the torque delivered in fifth gear or higher can be handled by the meaty 295/35ZR20 rear tires.

Most of the time, owners will be unaware of the power struggle going on underneath them at any given time. Instead, they’ll be focused on the torrent of acceleration provided by the FF’s 651 hp and 504 lbft of torque, enough to reach 62 mph in 3.7 seconds and continue on to a 208 mph top speed. Meanwhile, a spacious interior, courtesy of the cropped wagon-esque tail, seats four in comfort. Buyers can even specify a rear-seat entertainment package with dual video screens, and www.duPontREGISTRY.com

a 1,280-watt QuantumLogic surround sound system.

With the two back seats up, 15.8 cubic feet of storage capacity can be had, and with both folded that nearly doubles to 28.2 cubic feet.

That puts it on par with many family sedans, let alone a 208 mph Ferrari. That sounds like a first if there ever was one.

LIST PRICE $300,000 (estimated) ENGINE 6.3-liter V-12 HORSEPOWER 651 hp TORQUE 504 lb-ft TRANSMISSION 7-speed dual clutch automated manual 0–62 3.7 seconds TOP SPEED 208 mph

WEIGHT 4,145 lb LENGTH 193 inches TIRES Front: 245/35ZR20 Rear: 295/35ZR20 (estimated) PRO Redefines the 4-seat Ferrari GT, in a good way CON Wonder how many FFs will get used to their full capabilties

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f you thought the 599xx was amazing, the 458 Challenge introduces a number of important modifications to adapt it for competition use.

The direct injection 4497 cc V-8 remains strictly in production tune, with an output of 570 hp at 9,000 rpm. That said, modifications have been made to the gear ratios and calibration of its dual-clutch F1 gearbox to guarantee higher torque at lower revs. The 458 Challenge is also equipped with the E-Diff electronic differential already employed on the road-going version, a first for Ferrari’s track-only cars.

As with previous challenge cars, weight reduction is the cornerstone. Body panels are much thinner, with carbon fiber playing an even more critical role. Lexan trumps glass at all corners for a safer & lighter experience.

The 458 Challenge also has a specific suspension set-up with solid aluminum bushings, stiffer springs, single-rate dampers, center-nut 19-inch koioik wheels, larger Pirelli slicks and it has been lowered by 30mm all around. For breathtaking stops, giant Brembo CCM2 brakes (which debuted on the 599XX), are integrated with a dual mode ABS system.

Another first for a Ferrari Challenge model is the adoption of the F1-Trac traction control system, the most sophisticated of its kind.

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from Ferrari’s extensive racing experience in the F1 and GT championships. The F1-Trac is completely integrated with the E-Diff to guarantee maximum acceleration out of corners.

With the new 458 Challenge, Ferrari is offering its sportier clients —professional and gentlemen drivers alike—a car that is extremely responsive, with great performance and superb handling. This midrear V-8-engined berlinetta will allow Ferrari Challenge participants to enjoy to the fullest, the exhilarating cut and thrust of the race weekends on the world’s leading circuits, as well as the passion that has always been an integral part of Ferrari’s one-make championship.

LIST PRICE Not available ENGINE 4.5-liter V-8 HORSEPOWER 562hp @ 9,000 rpm TORQUE 398 lb-ft @ 6,000 rpm TRANSMISSION 7-speed dual clutch 0–60 Less than 3.4 seconds TOP SPEED More than 202 mph

WEIGHT 3274 lb LENGTH 178.2 inches TIRES Not available PRO You don’t need to be a professional driver to own one CON You do need to be financially sound to buy one

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The Newell Motor Coach:

LUXURY in Every Detail

From its floorplan to its finishes, the Newell reflects state-of-the-art design and engineering, and the highest-quality materials available.

The result: extreme luxury down to the last detail.

Take the good life with you.

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Contact: Rusty Olson 407.695.9100 199 S. Lake Destiny Rd. Orlando, FL 32810 www.fiskerorlando.com

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Contact: Robert Manrique 305.654.3900 20800 N.W. 2nd Ave. Miami, FL 33169 www.fiskermiami.com

Contact: Pat Hubert 847.831.2100 770 Frontage Rd. Northfield, IL 60093 www.fiskernorthshore.com

FISKER ATLANTA

FISKER

Contact: Greg Dudevior 770.394.9100 7700 Roswell Rd. Atlanta, GA 30350 www.fiskeratlanta.com

Contact: Tony Anton 516.482.5500 732 Northern Blvd.

Great Neck, NY 11021 www.fiskerofgreatneck.com

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Contact: Cheryl Carney 585.321.2111 3817 W. Henrietta Rd. Rochester, NY 14623 www.fiskerofrochester.com www.duPontREGISTRY.com

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Contact: Delon Tucker 918.665.3420 3939 S. Memorial Tulsa, OK 74145 www.fiskeroftulsa.com

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Contact: James D. Allmeroth 314.919.8171 11830-F Olive Blvd.

Creve Coeur, MO 63141 www.fiskerofstlouis.com

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Contact: Matthew Vazana 248.699.7107 35080 Grand River Ave. Farmington Hills, MI 48333 www.fiskerofdetroit.com www.duPontREGISTRY.com

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Contact: Mark Thomas 440.716.2000 28300 Lorain Rd. North Olmsted, OH 44070 www.fiskerofcleveland.com

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Contact: Sarah Ott 215.741.4100, ext. 616 1862 E. Lincoln Hwy. Langhorne, PA 19047 www.fisker-philadelphia.com

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isker makes much of the Karma’s eco-friendliness, and not just because of its plug-in electric hybrid powertrain. The interiors standard trimmings include recycled wood trim, soybased bio-fiber seat foam, and carpet backing made from post-consumer recycled content. Available are certified animal-free materials, Rescued wood trim inlays and recycled glass flake metallic paint. Even the optional leather is made in a manufacturing facility that is 100-percent closed-loop—all electricity and gas used are byproducts of the leather making process.

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While eco-tourists might find Fisker’s facility a one-stop shop for all their green needs, gearheads are far more concerned with other areas of interest; namely, the American sport sedan with 403 hp and 959 lb-ft of torque that the Karma badge is affixed to.

Equipped as it is with a 240-hp GM Ecotec 4cylinder that merely acts as an onboard generator for the 180-watt battery and dual 201.5 hp electric motors. The Karma can zip its poundage to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds and on to a limited top speed of 125 mph, while achieving an EPA-certified 52 MPGe and an electric-only range of 32 miles.

LIST PRICE $102,000 (excluding $7,500 federal tax credit) ENGINE Dual AC electric motors, 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder ‘generator,’ 20kWh Li-ion battery HORSEPOWER 403 hp TORQUE 959 lb-ft TRANSMISSION Single ratio 0–60 6.3 seconds (7.9 on battery only)

TOP SPEED 125 mph (95 mph on battery only) WEIGHT 5,297 lb LENGTH 197 inches TIRES Front: 255/35R22 Rear: 285/35R22 PRO Electrifying CON Explaining what “Rescued Wood” means

FORD SHELBY GT500

2013 Best Muscle Car

e’ll spare you any fluff here so that you can fully digest the numbers: the 2013 Shelby GT500 coupe pumps out 662 horsepower, 631 lbft of torque, will get to 60 mph in under four seconds and given a long enough leash, will pull itself all the way to 200 mph. These kinds of figures were exceptional in supercars costing hundreds of thousands of dollars not 10 years ago, mind you. The EPA says you can even squeeze 24 mpg out of it on the highway, if you can restrain your right foot for long enough.

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special attention was paid to cooling and aerodynamics, so that the car could not only reach that velocity but do it without lunching its engine’s internals to bits. A few typical Mustang aspects remain, though, and eventually limit otherwise bottomless performance: the live rear axle, front-heavy weight bias, and a curb weight north of 3,800 pounds. If you’re looking for an out and out sports car, there are options, but few have the ability to match Ford’s combination of speed, power and affordability.

LIST PRICE $54,995 ENGINE 5.8-liter supercharged V-8 HORSEPOWER 662 hp TORQUE 631 lb-ft TRANSMISSION 6-speed manual 0–60 3.7 seconds TOP SPEED 200 mph (claimed)

WEIGHT 3,852 lb LENGTH 188 inches TIRES Front: 265/40ZR19 Rear: 285/35ZR20 PRO 662 hp, 200 mph, and a warranty for $55,000 CON A blunt instrument

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ormally when a 64-year-old male drops $1.1 million on an outrageously-quick supercar, your first thought is usually d-i-v-o-r-c-e, or mid-life crisis. Or both. When that 64-yearold is Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler, you think ‘That’s cool’.

Tyler drove off into the Malibu sunset in the very first Hennessey Venom GT Spyder, a new targa-topped version of Texas-based Hennessey Performance Engineering’s insanely fast, obscenely-powerful 1,200 hp Venom GT hypercar. It was the allblack two-seater that had been advertised in duPont REGISTRY™ earlier this year.

Chopping the top off the Venom GT sounds like an easy task.

After all, the tiny-tot Lotus Elise on which the Venom is based, is offered with a lift-off targa roof panel. Only trouble is, the Venom has an integrated roll cage that could have been made from leftovers of the space shuttle.

Reconstructing the cage, plus the weight of the top, added around 30 pounds to the Venom’s supermodel waistline—and $150k to the sticker.

Of course, that extra poundage just didn’t sit well with Hennessey boss, the affable John Hennessey. His mantra for the Venom is “one horsepower for every kilo of weight.” As the new Spyder tipped the scales at 1,244 kg—or 2,743 pounds—power had to be upped from the stock 1,200 hp to 1,244.

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from Motown V-8s, it was simply a matter of tweaking the twin-turbo 7.0-liter LS-series Corvette V-8 that powers the Venom. And with an extra 244 hp coursing through the Ricardo six-speed manual transaxle to the rear wheels, it makes sense that this new Venom Spyder should be even quicker than the coupe.

That hardly seems possible, or realistic, considering the coupe is already good for zero-to-60 sprinting in under 2.7 seconds and a top speed—still estimated—of a Veyron-whacking 275 mph. Yet those massive 345/30-20 Michelin Pilot Super Sports can surely lay down only so much power before breaking loose.

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LIST PRICE $1,100,000 ENGINE 7.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 HORSEPOWER 1,224 hp @ 6,500 rpm TORQUE 1,200 lb-ft @ 5,500 rpm TRANSMISSION 6-speed manual 0–60 2.5 seconds TOP SPEED 275 mph (estimated)

WEIGHT 2,743 lbs LENGTH 183 inches TIRES Front: 255/30R20 Rear: 345/3020 PRO The world’s most powerful production roadster CON Being asked ‘Is that a Lotus?’

But John Hennessey has a habit of delivering on his promises, and it’ll be fascinating to see what happens when someone straps timing gear to the rump of the Spyder and drops the clutch.

Hennessey plans to build just five Venom GTs for the 2013 model year, three of which will likely be Spyders. And lucky buyers don’t have to opt for the 1,244 hp monster; like the coupe, there’s also a choice of ‘mere’ 800- or 1,000-hp versions.

While the Venom may look like a stretched Lotus, it’s much, much more. It features an all-new frame, suspension and aerodynamic allcarbon body. It’s also nearly three feet longer than the Elise, almost six inches wider with a wheelbase stretched nearly 20 inches to accommodate that Chevy V-8.

What is carried over is the windshield, doors, floor, dash and trim pieces, plus the entire Lotus cockpit structure which had already been certified and tested. If there’s a criticism, it’s that the Lotus Elise cabin seems a little basic in a car costing over a million bucks.

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ICON BRONCO

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he one that started a revolution. In 1966, Ford created the American SUV. A vehicle capable of tackling any terrain and also taking the kids to school. Because of the rough life most originals have led, and the usual attrition as with any vintage vehicle, pristine originals are very difficult to find. If you are fortunate to find one, most are quick to note that they are a bit archaic to drive in the modern world (Enter the reality check of our rose tinted glasses of memory). But now there is the ICON BR. Their master fabricators scour the country to find salvageable originals. Then ICON reengineers and evolves the original design, with respect for the utilitarian roots, yet with the intent of providing a far more comfortable, powerful and reliable ride. The chassis suspension is reengineered to coilover-shock architecture, running Eibach coils and Fox Racing Shocks.

Legendary Art Morrison fabricates the chassis from thick wall 2- x 5inch steel (0.180 inch), supporting Dynatrac Dana 44/60 axles with four wheel disc brakes. ICON CNC's and redesigns almost every trim element on the vehicle in stainless steel and aluminum. All body panels are removed, repaired, and polyurea coated for corrosion resistance. The floors and interior panels are extensively coated with Dynamat sound deadening insulation. The squeaks, rattles, and road noise of a 60’s era truck have been replaced with a refined and bespoke interior with Chilewich textiles and modern seating.

Underneath, the fit and finish quality is just as nice as the top side.

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mated to the world-class Atlas II part-time-4x4 transfer case. What does this all mean? You have a fully capable, indestructible drivetrain married with the timeless aesthetic of the classic Bronco! To push the envelope further, all lighting (including headlamps) are LEDs. In addition to all the standard content, several upgrades and options are available. From winches to Bluetooth, your ICON BR will be well equipped. ICON is well known for their almost maniacal eye on quality and details, plus everything is made in America. It truly represents a revival of classic industrial arts in transportation. Great things come in small packages, and this mighty mite has more power and better build quality than anything its size. Check out Jay Leno’s garage online for a great review.

LIST PRICE $160,000 (starting) ENGINE 3.8-liter F-6 HORSEPOWER 412 hp @ 6,500 rpm (estimated) TORQUE 390 lb-ft @ 4,250 rpm (estimated) TRANSMISSION Five-speed manual four-speed automatic 0–60 5.5 seconds (estimated) TOP SPEED 135 mph (estimated)

WEIGHT 3,119 lb (estimated) LENGTH 175 inches TIRES Front: 285/70-17 Rear: 285/70-17 PRO The option to choose off-road or on CON Who wants to see a beauty queen in the mud?

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ANNOUNCING A NEW AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE ASSET CLASS “Collectable Classic Cars” Uncorrelated with traditional asset classes

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t has been stated that in the last fifteen to eighteen years, there has been no better investment instrument than “blue chip” classic cars. As such, investing in classic cars has become increasingly popular, with large increases in value at both the top and bottom of the price.

pounds over the next seven years and is looking to acquire cars such as the Ferrari 250 GTO, the Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato, and the Shelby Daytona. Now, the first US-based classic car fund of its kind, the Family Classic Car Fund I, L.P., is targeting $120 million and will be going to market in the fourth quarter of 2012.

Classic car returns have vastly outperformed the S&P 500 over the past 3 decades. Overall performance still outpaces the stock market and many traditional asset classes overall. Jerry Hirsch reports that “the value of collectible cars has surged 33% since the depth of the recession in 2009.”

Collectors who are tired of squeamishly opening their IRA or 401k statements now have the opportunity to direct investment funds toward the acquisition of their dream investment. Instead of looking at the unpredictable financial results on their statements, they can now go to their garage, polish their appreciating asset, and take it for a ride. Investors who may not be ready to make the purchase of a collectable automobile can simply invest in a classic car fund and own a piece of some of the most desirable and coveted collectible cars.

As of 2011, two European investment funds have been set up specifically for people investing in classic cars. The Classic Car Fund has been floated on the German Stock Exchange and is targeting assets of 350 million euros over the next five years.

Another, the IGA Automobile Fund, is targeting 150 million

FAMILY CLASSIC CARS FUND I, L.P. www.familyclassiccarsfund.com

For a complete “White Paper” on this new Alternate Asset Class at no cost, please email at pcharles@familyclassiccarsfund.com

Paul Charles, Fund Manager | pcharles@familyclassiccarsfund.com Family Classic Cars Ventures, LLC

33033 Camino Capistrano | San Juan Capistrano, California 92675 Telephone: 855-4 FCC FUND (855-432-2386)

The Contents Of This Document Are For Illustrative Purposes Only. Nothing In This Document Is Intended Nor May It Be Considered Investment Advice. Family Classic Cars Fund I, L.P. Does Not Offer Investment, Tax, Financial Or Legal Advice. Individuals Or Entities Who Believe They Need Such Advice Should Consult With Appropriately Licensed Professional(S) In That Area. Nothing In This Document May Be Considered An Offer To Purchase Or Sell The Securities Of Family Classic Cars Fund I, L.P. www.duPontREGISTRY.com

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JAGUAR XF-R

F chief designer Ian Callum threw out the stuffy Jaguar sedan rulebook when he penned the XF back in 2007. When it arrived in the U.S. market the following year, few other mid-sized executive sedans could match its combination of handsome design and innovative interior. Four model years later, the 2012 XF got a few styling and equipment updates which are carried over into the 2013 model year.

Among these changes are the signature “J-blade” LED headlight accents in, you guessed it, the shape of a J. Let’s hope this

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proves a more useful brand trademark than the clumsy J-gate shifter that graced many a Jaguar before the XF’s gear selector knob took hold across the Jaguar line a few years ago.

Speed freaks will be far less interested in LED running lights than the more aggressive styling of the 510-hp range-topping XF-R, which has already proven itself more than able to take the fight to the sports sedan establishment, including the BMW M5 and Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG.

LIST PRICE $82,000 ENGINE 5.0-liter supercharged V-8 HORSEPOWER 510 hp TORQUE 461 lb-ft TRANSMISSION 6-speed automatic 0–60 4.7 seconds TOP SPEED 155 mph WEIGHT 4,067–4,306 lb

LENGTH 195 inches TIRES Front: 255/35ZR20 Rear: 285/30ZR20

LIST PRICE $84,500–$138,000 ENGINE 5.0-liter V-8, 5.0-liter supercharged V-8 HORSEPOWER 385–550 hp TORQUE 380–502 lb-ft TRANSMISSION 6-speed automatic 0–60 4.2–5.3 seconds TOP SPEED 155–186 mph

WEIGHT 3,770–3,968 lb LENGTH 189 inches TIRES Front: 255/35ZR20 Rear: 285/30ZR20

PRO Still a classy, classcompetitive luxury sedan.

CON Shape is getting a bit familiar

JAGUAR XK-R/XK-RS

aguar’s XK coupe and convertible received freshening for 2012, mostly to help keep the now seven-yearold GTs looking fresh. As a result, there are few changes for 2013. With a diverse lineup of current models, and the not-so-far-off entry level Jaguar coupe on the horizon, there’s no shortage of product for those looking for a two-door Jaguar.

The XK range opens with the base coupe and convertible equipped with Jaguar’s 5.0-liter V-8 making 385 hp and 380 lb-ft of torque. Stepping up to the XK-R coupe or convertible brings a supercharged version

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into the mix, adding 125 hp and 81 lb-ft for totals of 510 and 461 respectively.

For the most hardcore Jaguar buyer, the XKR-S coupe and convertible tops the XK range, bringing 550 hp and 502 lb-ft. The presence of all that power is announced with a guttural roar rivaling any of Detroit’s loudest V-8s. For drivers brave enough to keep their foot on it, 60 mph arrives in just 4.2 seconds and top speed is a heady 186 mph. Plenty of carbon-fiber vents, scoops and diffusers announce the XKR-S’ presence. 20-Inch wheels are standard.

PRO XKR-S is one seriously ferocious cat CON Hmmm…

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KOENIGSEGG AGERA R

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The Agera R is capable of 273 mph. Let that figure sink in for a moment. To put it in perspective, imagine the highway speeds you might travel at on your commute to work each morning (if you’re lucky enough not to be in gridlock) and then add two hundred miles per hour. Maybe your morning commute involves jet travel takeoff speed for a Boeing 737 is a mere 150 mph and it usually takes around 25 seconds to get there. In that amount of time, the Agera R will go from zero to 200 mph and brake back to a stop again. Just in time to watch your 737 finally lift off.

When Christian von Koenigsegg, the hypercar company’s eponymous 42-year-old founder, set out to create the Agera R, his point was not to build a rolling list of superlatives. Instead, the resulting machine is a genuine sports car, composed of an ultra-lightweight carbon-fiber and aluminum honeycomb typically reserved for fighter jets and Formula 1 cars. Channeling more horsepower than a Bugatti Veyron 16.4 through just the rear wheels, and with 800 fewer pounds to haul around, the resulting car’s performance is eye-opening to say the least. The leap to 60 mph is more an exercise in traction control than of engine performance, and it still arrives in a fleet 2.8 seconds. It’s at this point that the Agera R really begins building speed: 124 mph arrives in just 7.5 seconds, 188 mph (the magic 300 km/h mark) arrives in 14.5 seconds, and 200 mph is just a further 3 seconds away.

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main draws. The Agera R is likely to make the Veyron look as commonplace as a VW Golf owing to its microscopic production numbers–only 100 cars with the Koenigsegg badge have rolled out in the 10 years since the company’s formation. Three times that amount were produced during the Veyron’s production run. Trying to find an instrumented road test of the Koenigsegg Agera R is a more difficult task, despite the fact they’ve been in production for more than a year. That’s the kind of exclusivity money doesn’t always buy, but in the Agera R’s case, it does.

LIST PRICE $1,450,000 ENGINE 5.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 HORSEPOWER 1,140 hp TORQUE 1,100 NM TRANSMISSION 7-speed dual clutch automated manual 0–62 2.9 seconds TOP SPEED 273 mph

WEIGHT 3,157 lb LENGTH 169 inches TIRES Front: 265/35R19 Rear: 345/30R20 (estimated) PRO 1,140 hp and 273 mph CON The added expense of building your own test track

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Authorized Lamborghini Dealers CALIFORNIA

LAMBORGHINI BEVERLY HILLS 125 S. Robertson Blvd.

Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Contact: Jon Boardman www.ogaracoach.com 877.733.0197

NEVADA

FLORIDA

LAMBORGHINI PALM BEACH 2345 Okeechobee Blvd.

West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Contact: Jose Morazan www.lamborghinipalmbeach.com 888.694.3065 561.370.7953

LAMBORGHINI LAS VEGAS 7738 Eastgate Rd. Henderson, NV 89011 Contact: Tom Brazill www.lamborghinilasvegas.com 702.982.4614

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FLORIDA

LAMBORGHINI SARASOTA 5145 Clark Rd. Sarasota, FL 33409 Contact: Fabio Ruiz www.lamborghinisarasota.com 941.556.2980

NORTH CAROLINA

LAMBORGHINI CAROLINAS 1310 West Wendover Ave. Greensboro, NC 27408 Contact: Dale Knorzer www.lamborghinicarolinas.com 336.544.0870

MICHIGAN

LAMBORGHINI TROY 1755 Maplelawn Dr. Troy, MI 48084 Contact: Rick Kelel exoticmotorcarsofmichigan.com 866.666.5766

TEXAS

LAMBORGHINI DALLAS 6015 Central Exwy.

Richardson, TX 75080 Contact: Brand Representative www.lamborghinidallas.com 972.381.4000

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Starting with a full carbon-fiber monocoque chassis with front and rear aluminum subframes, a brand new all-aluminum 6.5-liter V-12 was installed amidships and bolted to a single-clutch automated manual gearbox. While shifts from the ISR transmission might lack the smoothness of the now-ubiquitous dual clutch units, it makes up for it with a full bore shift quality that will leave drivers breathless. It can even play the docile card around town.

Built with compactness in mind, the new V-12 engine is smaller and lighter than in the Murcielago. Combined with a dry sump oiling system, the engine now sits 2.3 inches closer to the pavement, naturally improving handling and turn-in response. Even more important than packaging is output, and the new engine doesn’t disappoint: a full 700 hp is on tap at 8,250 rpm, with 507 lb-ft of torque at 5,500 rpm. Optimized intake and exhaust systems and a finely tuned ECU allow the 11.8:1 compression ratio, impressive without the use of direct fuel injection.

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have adopted a similar legacy of being tough to predict and occasionally making you fear for your life. While the new Aventador boasts perhaps the most fearsome stats of the company’s entire automotive history, the way it dispatches a stretch of racetrack bears little resemblance to the difficult to master and sometimes bloodthirsty toros that have previously bore the Lamborghini badge.

That’s good news for drivers, although somewhat indifferent news for the Lambo legend—the brand has often traded on its “bad boy” reputation as a stark contrast to the way things are done over in Maranello. As long as it keeps churning out seductively wedgy shapes like the Aventador, though, its cars are in little danger of being confused with other Italian sports cars.

LIST PRICE $379,700 ENGINE 6.5-liter V-12 HORSEPOWER 700 hp @ 8,250 rpm TORQUE 507 lb-ft @ 5,500 rpm TRANSMISSION 7-speed automated manual 0–62 2.9 seconds TOP SPEED 217 mph

WEIGHT 3,472 lb (dry) LENGTH 188 inches TIRES Front: 255/35ZR19 Rear: 335/30 ZR20 PRO 700 hp—No bull CON Limited rear view, but who needs it?

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he crew at Sant’Agata Bolognese is hard at work on the next Gallardo model, so don’t expect too many changes on the 2013 Gallardo. That’s no bad thing, of course: the current Gallardo is still a fantastic sports car.

Whether you choose the standard LP560-4 coupe or spyder, or the more sporting LP5704 Superleggera coupe or Performante Spyder, you’ll be getting a 550-plus horsepower, all-wheel drive, midengined thoroughbred Italian bull capable of sprinting to 60 mph in well under 4 seconds and a top speed of over 200 mph.

The LP570-4 Superleggera in particular boasts some incredible figures. Thanks to a liberal application of carbon fiber, weight is down by 150 pounds compared to the standard car, bringing the dry weight down to just 2,950 pounds. More ponies have been liberated from the 5.2-liter V-10, and a 6-speed E-gear automated manual transmission is standard, meaning the Superleggera boasts a power to weight ratio of just 5.9 pounds per horsepower fully loaded. This number puts it in serious supercar territory. Combined with a wedgy, extroverted design and an Alcantara-trimmed interior, the Superleggera or its spyder clone, the Performante, are the most desirable bulls in the current Gallardo family.

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TORQUE 398 lb-ft TRANSMISSION 6-speed manual, 6-speed automated manual

0–60 3.4–3.7 seconds TOP SPEED 202 mph WEIGHT 3350–3690 lb

LENGTH 171 inches TIRES Front: 235/35ZR19 Rear: 295/30ZR19

PRO As desirable as ever CON Until you see an Aventador

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LAMBORGHINI URUS CONCEPT 2013 Best Concept

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Lamborghini SUV makes sense. Especially one with 600 hp, rear-biased all-wheel drive, head-twisting sports-coupe styling and trash can lid-sized 23-inch rims.

Which is why the Italian bull-worker has been testing the waters with its stunning, swoopy-roofed Urus concept cross-over.

Fact is, Lamborghini can’t grow just by cranking out low-slung, high-horsepower supercars, no matter how gorgeous we think the Aventador and Gallardo are. These are big-boy toys with a demand that ebbs and flows with the economy.

Now an SUV, that’s a real car. A daily driver. A car for the Chinese captain of industry to be chauffeured in. The Dubai oil baron to go play with falcons in. Demand could possibly be as high as 3,000 a year. Just look at Range Rover. Or Porsche with the Cayenne Turbo. Heck, Bentley’s even thinking of getting in on the act.

And there’s history here. Back in ‘85, Lamborghini gave the world, and the Italian army, the LM002, a Hummer H1 on steroids, powered by a 444 hp Countach V-12. Ahead of its time, it faded before the sport-ute boom of the crazy ‘90s.

Looking for all the world like an over-sized Range Rover Evoque, the Urus is all origami creases, big blistered wheel arches and front air intakes and slatted grilles that wouldn’t look out of place on a skyscraper HVAC unit.

Don’t bother asking what’s under the hood, because chances are it’s irrelevant as right now Lamborghini doesn’t have a powerplant that can (a) fit under the Urus’ door-wedge hood line—a Gallardo V-10 might just at a squeeze—or (b) provide the kind of fuel economy, 92

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sustainability and emissions to meet upcoming government standards.

But as Lamborghini is part of the ever-burgeoning VW Group, there’s a lot that Audi/VW/Bentley/Porsche/Bugatti are working on that might provide a future solution. And that naturally includes hybrid-electrics.

Don’t get attached to that broad-shouldered body styling either.

Even if the Urus got a production green light this year, a production version would be unlikely to arrive before 2017. Car design will have moved on dramatically by them.

Let’s hope the same applies to that oddball name. In true Lamborghini tradition, it has bull connotations—Urus was the wild ancestor to the modern domesticated cow.

But being an SUV, and a Lamborghini one at that, we’re just disappointed the concept didn’t come with a set of sturdy ‘bull’ bars.

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Backdraft Racing was founded in 2000 and has developed into a world recognized component car manufacturer. The Backdraft Roadster is sold in 4 different configurations. The classic RT3 features distinctive styling from the 60’s.The RT3B has a more contemporary look and comes with some additional performance options.

For ultimate driving experience, Backdraft offers the RTX which is a cross over between a Road and Track car, a light weight street legal race car. The TD is a full spec Race Car built with a full roll cage. All cars are factory built to accept the full range of Ford and Chevrolet engines. The Backdraft range is offered in both right and left hand drives and are sold as Turn Key minus drive train cars. Dealer enquiries are welcome.

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fficially, you can’t buy the stunner gracing these pages at any price.

That’s because Lexus has said it isn’t ready to produce the 4-seater LF-LC hybrid coupe it unveiled at the Detroit auto show last January. Pity, since it gets the heart racing like few Lexus designs have before, blocky LF-A supercar included. The LF-LC serves to foreshadow the future design direction at Lexus, emphasizing dynamic angles outside and a stronger focus on the driver inside.

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look at the trapezoidal front end of the new GS sedan. A full glass roof lets plenty of light shine on the driver-centric cockpit, which features a heavy mix of organic influence and digital technology. We hope Lexus changes its mind about producing the LF-LC, because it could serve up some real competition to other luxury 4-seater GTs of various flavors, including the BMW 6-series, Mercedes-Benz CLS and Audi A7.

At the very least, if the foreshadowing of Lexus models to come proves accurate, buyers can look forward to a future full of boldly designed hybrids.

LIST PRICE Not for sale ENGINE Advance Lexus Hybrid Drive DRIVETRAIN Front-engine Rear-wheel drive HORSEPOWER/TORQUE not available TRANSMISSION Unknown 0–60 not available

TOP SPEED not available WEIGHT not available LENGTH not available TIRES not available PRO Looks like a million bucks CON You’ll need more than that to buy this one

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Lotus of Scottsdale 6855 E. McDowell Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85257 Contact: Chad Morgan 480-421-7301 www.lotusscottsdale.com

Galpin Lotus 15500 Roscoe Blvd.

Van Nuys, CA 91406 Contact: Stuart McIntosh 818-894-3800 www.galpinlotus.com

Lotus of Cleveland 28300 Lorain Rd. North Olmsted, OH 44070 Contact: Mark Thomas 440-716-2000 www.lotusofcleveland.com

Lotus Greenville 1450 Laurens Rd. Greenville, SC 29607 Contact: Max Shaffer 864-255-3593 www.lotusgreenville.com

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Lotus of Austin 12989 Research Blvd.

Austin, TX 78729 Contact: Sonny Morgan 512-401-2663 www.lotusofaustin.com

Lotus of Plano 4422 W. Plano Pkwy.

Plano, TX 75093 Contact: Jason Feuerberg 972-769-2000

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Park Place, Ltd. 13710 NE 20th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 Contact: Ryan Vanderwel 425-562-1000 www.lotusofplano.parkplacetexas.com www.lotusofbellevue.com

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he Evora and supercharged Evora S are meant to tempt customers that might otherwise find themselves in Porsche 911s or Caymans. While some elements of the Evora’s build quality might harken back to Lotus’s days as a garagebuilt racing effort, the chassis underpinning is what really sets the Evora apart.

Fizzing with handling feel and road feedback, the Evora and Evora S respond

near-telepathically to any input- steering, throttle, or brakes. Lotus addressed the base car’s only true shortcoming, a lack of outright grunt, with the Evora S. An Eaton-style supercharger adds considerably more thrust than the base car, while a standard sport package, cross-drilled brake rotors and active exhaust system further sharpen the driving experience.

LIST PRICE $64,000 (estimated) ENGINE 3.5-liter V-6; 3.5-liter supercharged V-6 HORSEPOWER 276–345 hp TORQUE 258–295 lb-ft TRANSMISSION 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic 0–60 4.6–5.0 seconds TOP SPEED 155–172 mph

WEIGHT 3,045–3,178 lb LENGTH 171 inches TIRES Front: 225/40ZR18 Rear: 255/35ZR19

LIST PRICE Not for sale in U.S. ENGINE 3.5-liter supercharged V-6 HORSEPOWER 345 hp TORQUE 295 lb-ft TRANSMISSION 6-speed manual 0–60 4.0 seconds TOP SPEED 170 mph

WEIGHT 2,591 lb LENGTH 161 inches TIRES Front: 205/45R17 Rear: 265/45R18

PRO Sets a high bar for sports car handling and responsiveness CON Interior doesn’t say “$65 grand”

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Available in hardtop or roadster form, the Exige S is a larger, wider evolution of the car that was sold on our shores from 2006 to 2011. Instead of the 1.8-liter 4-cylinder Toyota powerplant that powered U.S. cars, the new Exige S features the same 3.5-liter supercharged V-6 found in the Evora S, making the same 345 hp and 295 lb-ft. We’re hopeful the company will find the funding to offer the Exige S here again in the near future.

PRO Still lightweight, but packing lots more power CON Not available here at any price

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AUTHORIZED MAS

MAS ERATI OF S COTTS DALE Contact: JB Saunders 480.421.3801 6825 E. McDowell Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85257 www.scottsdaleferrari.com

MAS ERATI OF S ACRAMENTO Contact: Adam Van Coops 916.488-7788 2030 Fulton Ave. Sacramento, CA 95825 www. maseratiofsacramento.com

CRIS WELL MAS ERATI Contact: Jason Parker 888.286.0636 19570 Amaranth Drive Germantown, MD 20074 www.criswellmaserati.com

MAS ERATI OF BEVERLY HILLS Contact: Maserati Sales 888.868.6939 9372 Wilshire Blvd.

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MAS ERATI OF CENTRAL FLORIDA Contact: Anthony King 407.667.4300 525 South Lake Destiny Drive Orlando, FL 32810 www.maseratiicf.com

MAS ERATI OF TROY Contact: Rick Kelel 888.777.3640 1755 Maplelawn Drive Troy, MI 48084 www.exoticmotorcarsofmichigan.com

MAS ERATI OF S ILICON VALLEY Contact: Maserati Sales 888.221.2729 2750 El Camino Real Redwood, CA 94061 www.maseratisiliconvalley.com

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CONTINENTAL AUTOS PORTS Contact: Jeff DiSandro 877.600.2894 420 E. Ogden Ave. Hinsdale, IL 60521 www.continentalautosports.com

MAS ERATI OF CENTRAL NEW JERS EY Contact: Chris Moscatello 877.606.8230 816 Route 1 North Edison, NJ 08817 www.maseratiofcentralnj.com www.duPontREGISTRY.com

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MASERATI OF CLEVELAND Contact: Mark Thomas 440.716.2000 28300 Lorain Rd. North Olmsted, OH 44070 www.maseratiofcleveland.com

MASERATI OF HOUSTON Contact: Don Pierce/Peter Betts 713.772.3868 6100 Southwest Freeway Houston, TX 77057 www.ferrariofhouston.com

RON TONKIN GRAN TURISMO Contact: Art Smith 888.774.1523 203 NE 122nd Ave. Portland, OR 97230 www.rtgt.com

BOARDWALK MASERATI Contact: Enver Kaba 972.447.5200 6300 International Parkway Plano, TX 75093 www.boardwalkmaserati.com

MASERATI OF NASHVILLE Contact: Sales 888.697.1978 225 Comtide Blvd.

Franklin, TN 37067 www.mrrbnashville.com

STEVE HARRIS IMPORTS, LTD. Contact: Tim Beers 801.521.0340 808 S. Main St. Salt Lake City, UT 84101 www.maseratisales.com

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MASERATI OF NEW ENGLAND Contact: Mark Mina 617.559.0123 441 Boston/Providence Highway Norwood, MA 02062 www.maseratine.com

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MASERATI GRANTOURISMO MC

he MC takes the GranTurismo line to heightened levels of back road acuity, and while Maserati is keen to point out the connection to its MC Trofeo and GT4 European racing series chassis, it’s far more suited to cross-country trips with the occasional blast down your favorite stretch of deserted blacktop. While its considerable size, at over 16-feet long, and weight, at more than two tons, keep it from being an ace in the hole on track days like a 911 GT3 or Corvette Z06 would, the MC nonetheless does a commendable job at filling the sporty grand tourer role dominated by the Aston Martin brand.

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Differentiating the MC from the GranTurismo S is a reprogrammed automatic transmission with faster shifts, throttle blips on downshifts that emit a lovely yelp from the new dual-mode exhaust system, and a form of launch control Maserati has uniquely labeled MC Start Strategy. With an anchored down chassis that sits 10mm lower and the gearbox upgrades, the MC will cheat the stopwatch on its way to 60 mph in just 4.8 seconds. Meanwhile, front and rear passengers enjoy a roomy interior in leather and Alcantara that might make them forget they’re in a sporty two-door.

LIST PRICE $139,900 ENGINE 4.7-liter V-8 HORSEPOWER 444 hp TORQUE 376 lb-ft TRANSMISSION 6-speed automatic 0–60 4.8 seconds TOP SPEED 187 mph

WEIGHT 4,145 lb LENGTH 194 inches TIRES Not available PRO Italian gusto for four CON Needs to cut back on the pasta

Fanatec ClubSport Series Racing the new ClubSport Series will blow away any simracer in need for authentic realism. It feels just like it came right out of a race car and offers a concentrate of the latest technologies: DirectSensor™ Technology, Quick release system, LED and LCD displays, full metal belt drive system. The strong and fast dual Force Feedback motors plus 2 vibration motors in the wheel rim are particularly impressive and improve your racing sensations. Unlimited customization is made possible with the automotive quick release system, adjustable and detachable shifter paddles and plethora of advanced options buttons, switches and joysticks. To add to the genuineness of the ClubSport Series, only high quality materials are used: Alcantara®, CNC machined and anodized aluminum.

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MASERATI QUATTROPORTE SPORT GT S

ith a redesigned Quattroporte coming in 2013, the current QP carries the torch as the sole Italian four-door sold in America. No pressure, then, for the current Quattroporte Sport GT S. As the sportiest Maserati sedan, it offers a few more mph top speed (177 total), a few more ponies (up 8 to 433) and costs a good chunk of change ($7,950 more) than the standard Quattroporte S. Those figures also bring the Sport GT S perilously close to stepping on the full tilt Gran Turismo MC’s toes. We’re willing to bet that customers of either of these models could

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The Sport GT S justifies its price with sportier transmission programming, lowered and stiffened suspension, and a racier exhaust system. Further jewelry comes in the form of 20 inch wheels, a deep-set front grille and smoked front and rear LEDaccented light clusters. While its gaping maw might bear a certain resemblance to something in the catfish family, the Sport GT S’ position as the sportiest Italian fourdoor on sale in the country is firmly intact.

LIST PRICE $139,100 ENGINE 4.7-liter V-8 HORSEPOWER 433 hp TORQUE 361 lb-ft TRANSMISSION 6-speed automatic 0–60 5.3 seconds TOP SPEED 177 mph WEIGHT 4,375 lb

LENGTH 201 inches TIRES Front: 245/35ZR20 Rear: 295/30ZR20 PRO Viva sporty practicality CON Suckerfish front grille may divide opinion

MCLAREN MP4-12C SPIDER 2013 Best Exotic

cLaren refers to the new MP4-12C Spider as a “luxury convertible sports car.” While loyalists who grew up with McLaren F1 posters plastering their walls will shudder at the idea, McLaren badly needed a competitor to battle the likes of the Lamborghini Gallardo and Ferrari 458 drop-top variants. Enter the Spider.

McLaren touts the fact that due to the MP4-12C’s already stiff structure, no additional bracing measures were needed.

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the McLaren’s curb weight. This will be of little concern as the roadster still accelerates to 62 mph in the same 3.1 seconds as the coupe. 100 mph arrives just a tenth of a second after the coupe, at 6.1 seconds, and top speed is down 3 mph to 204 mph.

The performance differences are largely academic. More discernible differences include the wind in your hair, the sound of the twin-turbocharged V-8 filling your ears, and the sunburn on your neck. These are the main reasons people buy high-performance convertibles, and for those buyers, the MP4-12C Spider is sure to please.

LIST PRICE $268,750 ENGINE 3.8-liter V-8 HORSEPOWER 616 hp TORQUE 442 lb-ft TRANSMISSION 7-speed dual-clutch automated manual 0–60 3.1 seconds TOP SPEED 204 mph

WEIGHT 3,249 lb LENGTH 178 inches TIRES Front: 235/35R19 Rear: 305/30R20 PRO Formula 1 without the helmet CON Hair gel not included

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McLaren CHICAGO 990 North Shore Drive, Lake BluďŹ&#x20AC;, IL 847.295.6560 www.chicago.mclaren.com

McLaren Beverly Hills 9022 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 877.751.0126 www.beverlyhills.mclaren.com

The COLLECTION McLaren 200 Bird Road, Coral Gables, FL 305.444.5555 www.thecollection.mclaren.com

McLaren Dallas 5300 Lemmon Ave, Dallas, TX 214.849.5350 www.dallas.mclaren.com

McLaren Newport BEACH 2540 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 888.906.5474 www.newportbeach.mclaren.com

McLaren Tampa Bay 3333 Gandy Blvd, Pinellas Park, FL 727.322.7962 www.tampabay.mclaren.com

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McLaren San FRANCISCO 4190 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 650.815.4480 www.sanfrancisco.mclaren.com

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McLaren Philadelphia 1631 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 610.886.3000 www.philadelphia.mclaren.com McLaren GREENWICH 348 West Putnam Ave, Greenwich, CT 800.721.9524 www.greenwich.mclaren.com 100

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McLaren Toronto 33 Auto Park Circle, Woodbridge, Ontario 877.610.6111 www.toronto.mclaren.com

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Authorized Mercedes-Benz Dealers Tampa, Florida

Lynnfield, Massachusetts

Mercedes-Benz of Tampa Flagship Motorcars Contact: Bob Murray 4400 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. Tampa, FL 33614 (813) 870-0010 www.mboftampa.com

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Contact: Charles Saghbini 385 Broadway, Route #1 Lynnfield, MA 01940 (781) 596-9700 www.flagshipmotorcars.com

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Mercedes-Benz of Oklahoma City Contact: Tom Davis 1225 N. Broadway Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73103 (405) 236-1224 www.mercedesbenzofokc.com

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Boerne, Texas

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Contact: Tom Kopec 4910 Peach St. Erie, PA 16509 (814) 868-8622 www.cml.mercedesdealer.com

Contact: John Wang 31445 IH-10 West Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 981-6000 www.mbboerne.com

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MERCEDES-BENZ AMG SUVS G63 AMG LIST PRICE $130,000 (estimated) ENGINE 5.5-liter twin-turbo V-8 HORSEPOWER 544 hp @ 5,500 rpm TORQUE 560 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm 0–60 5.3 seconds WEIGHT 5,720 lb

Hollywood’s A-list must be palpitating with anticipation. They finally have an excuse to replace their trusty black-on-black G55 Benz. Now there’s a new kid in town, the crazy-fast G63 AMG. Despite the cinder-block styling of the G, despite its Flintstonelike solid axles, despite its truly appalling fuel economy, G-Class sales continue to climb. And with this new G63 being the most outrageous version ever to land on U.S. shores, expect the trend You gotta love AMG. Who else would create a mud-plugging, mountain-ascending, trailer-towing 550-horsepower 4x4 that can scythe down the Autobahn at a mind-boggling - and no doubt white-knuckling - 174 mph? In an answer to a question probably not too many

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to continue. AMG’s hand-built 5.5-liter 544-horse V-8 coupled to a seven-speed auto will lunge the 5,721-pound G63 from rest to 60 in 5.3 seconds, though thankfully top speed is limited to a sane 130mph. What’s puzzling however, is why Mercedes-Benz didn’t skip the G63 and just bring in the V12-engined 612-hp G65 that’s available in Europe. Hollywood would hardly sweat the $346,000 sticker. folks asked, we give you the 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG - the pride of Tuscaloosa, Alabama where this manic machine is assembled. Powered by AMG’s thundering 5.5-liter biturbo V-8 coupled to a seven-speed auto, this 5,200-pounds superute can scream to 60 mph from LIST PRICE rest in a mind-boggling 4.7 sec$95,865 AMG ENGINE onds. In a bid to keep the tall-rid5.5-liter twin-turbo V-8 ing ML vaguely upright on those HORSEPOWER Autobahn curves, Mercedes has 518 hp @ 5,250 rpm 550 hp with AMG developed an Active Curve Perf Pack System that uses complex elecTORQUE tronics to tame body roll. We 516 lb-ft @ 1,750 rpm might suggest training wheels as 0–60 4.7 seconds an additional safeguard.

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Don’t you just hate it when you’re always running late for the kids’ soccer practice? Here’s an easy solution; get yourself the latest Merc GL63 AMG. Seating for seven, a ton of cupholders and, oh yes, a twin-turbo 5.5-liter V-8 cranking out 550 horsepower. The big GL recently got a major makeover so the folks at AMG ground-zero in Affalterbach couldn’t resist the opportunity to shoe-horn the powertrain from the latest ML63 into the GL’s voluptuous body.

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Because the GL tips the scales at a Hummer-esque 5,500 pounds, AMG quite rightly felt it prudent to offer its Performance Pack as standard, giving 550 hp and 560 lb-ft of torque. That delivers 0-to60 sprinting in just 4.9 seconds meaning you’ll blow right past Merc’s own SLK350 sportster that needs 5.1 seconds. Just hang on to those juice boxes.

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DYNAQUEST 340XL

This 45-foot coach is equipped with full body paint, dual awnings that cover the length of the coach, Full tile flooring, Corian counter tops, Electric stove, Residential Refrigerator, the Dyna power package which includes large battery banks and a massive 40,000 lb tow rating. The 600DD Aqua hot system is designed to run off of diesel or electricity and will control your interior climate, on demand hot water and engine preheat. $575,931

The Dynaquest 340XL is built for performance, driven with special attention to detail. They really have thought of everything. Tip to tail this coach is impressive. Featured is the powerful 350 ISC Cummins with its 1000 ft lbs of torque and a 20,000 lbs tow rating. The interior is classic elegance with natural cherry wood and the always popular Garnet interior. A serious coach for the serious RV’er. Call today for more details. $286,800

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Get a Commanding jump on the Jones’s with this 2008 45-foot Navigator.

With its 650 hp Cummins diesel motor, 10 air bag custom RoadMaster chassis, Smart Wheel, heated pilot and co-pilot seats, high gloss tile flooring, aqua-hot heating and continuous hot water system, This is living. Holiday Rambler delivers every time. Call today to start the next chapter in your life. $299,000

Dynaquest 390XL Indy Anniversary Edition. Attention all race fans, this one-of-a-kind opportunity is about to pass you by. The 390 dynaquest XL, always a popular plan with its magnificent full wall slide and extendable sectional sofa, spectacular custom paint scheme illustrating the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500. If you want that little extra then this is the coach for you!! Call today and let the good times roll. Including trailer $408,500.

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MERCEDES-BENZ AMG COUPES CL65 AMG

CL63 AMG

LIST PRICE $211,875 CL65 $152,375 CL63 ENGINE 6.0-liter V-12 5.5-liter V-8 HORSEPOWER 621 hp @ 4,800 rpm 536 hp @ 5,500 rpm TORQUE 738 lb-ft @ 4,300 rpm 590 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm 0–60 4.3 seconds 4.4 seconds WEIGHT 5,027 lb

Its two doors were surely made by the same folks who created the doors to Fort Knox.

Like every other element of this uber-sized four-seat coupe, they’re stupendous in length, over-engineered in construction and reveal an opening surely big enough to swallow a Smart Fortwo. This is the car to show the world size really does matter. Opt for the $212,000 CL65 and ‘size’ means a twin-turbo V-12 nuclear reactor that delivers an incomprehensible 738 lb-ft of torque - the aforementioned Smart does fine with 68. Word is that the V12 could actually deliver 885 lb-ft but had to be electronically restrained to prevent it tearing the innards out of the drivetrain. More rational minds will probably opt for the lesser CL63 AMG version. But this is no car for rationality.

C63 AMG BLACK SERIES LIST PRICE $105,000 ENGINE 6.3-liter V-8 HORSEPOWER 510 hp @ 6,800 rpm TORQUE 457 lb-ft @ 5,200 rpm 0–60 4.2 seconds WEIGHT 4,048 lb

Why shouldn’t you be able to treat the drive-thru at In-N-Out Burger like the Nordschleife? A perfect car for a fast in-and-out with a side order of fries, is the bad-to-the-bone C63 AMG Coupe Black Series. With its DTM-inspired bodywork featuring more air intakes than an F-16 fighter, race-style 19-inch rims, and an earth-shaking 6.3-liter 510 hp V-8 under the hood, the Black Series is all business. And what a noise. Just blip the throttle in the drive-thru and it’ll put a froth on your milk shake.

With its wider track front and rear, adjustable coil-over suspension and brakes that could stop time, this is a car born to carve curves. And with no back seat - unless you order one - the carpeted ledge makes the perfect picnic tray.

LIST PRICE $95,775 ENGINE 5.5-liter V-8 HORSEPOWER 518 hp @ 5,250 rpm TORQUE 516 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm 0–60 4.4 seconds WEIGHT 4,277 lb

CLS63 AMG Blurring the lines between coupe and sedan, the Merc CLS provides seats and doors for four in one of the most gorgeous, sexy, swoopyroofed wrappers in the business. The icing on the gateaux comes when you squeeze AMG’s hand-built 5.5-liter 518 hp biturbo V-8 under that curvy hood to create the CLS63. But if you desire the cherry on your icing, you need to check the options box for the Performance Pack. This increases the horsepower corral to a Clydesdale-like 550 while upping the torque quota to a thumping 590 lb-ft. Now select the ‘Sport’ setting on the seven-speed automatic, get proficient with the paddle-shifters, and you and three friends will all share the same ear-to-ear grin.

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MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CONVERTIBLES SLK55 AMG

The stuff of dreams used to be a jet pack you could strap to your back and whoosh into the big blue yonder. Dream no more. Strap on, or squeeze into, an SLK55 AMG, crank-up the big 5.5-liter V-8, and the effect, while horizontal rather than vertical, is much the same. With 415 horsepower on tap, a seven-speed auto doing the quick-shifting, and only 3,600 pounds to move, the 55 is a rocket-

LIST PRICE $68,375 ENGINE 5.5-liter V-8 HORSEPOWER 415 hp @ 6,800 rpm TORQUE 398 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm 0–60 4.5 seconds WEIGHT 3,549 lb

sled on steroids. Its 0-to-60 time of 4.5 seconds is up there in supercar territory, while its AMG-tuned suspension, stubby overall length and short wheelbase make it a blast to drive on any twisty backroad. And its folding tin top with optional clear-to-black Magic Sky Control roof make it a true sports car for all seasons. The only downside? That $68,375 sticker is pretty steep.

LIST PRICE $200,000 (estimated) ENGINE 6.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 HORSEPOWER 621 hp @ 4,800 rpm TORQUE 738 lb-ft @ 2,3004,300 rpm 0–60 3.9 seconds WEIGHT 4,299 lb

SL65 AMG Imagine a prize fighters’ fist in a silky-soft satin glove. That could be Mercedes-Benz V-12 masterpiece, the 2013 SL65 AMG. While 99 out of 100 luxo sports car lovers would be in heaven with the 530-horse SL63, the more discerning demand more power. Housed in the new SL’s lightweight all-aluminum body, the mega twin-turbo V-12 unleashes 621 hp and an Ibeam-bending 738 lb-ft of torque. Couple that with a brand new seven-speed auto - two cogs more than last year’s car - and it’ll dispense with the 0-to-60 rush in just 3.9 seconds. When it goes on sale towards the end of the year, expect to pay over $200k.

But then if you have to ask the price...

LIST PRICE $146,695 ENGINE 5.5-liter twin-turbo V-8 HORSEPOWER 530 hp @ 5,500 rpm TORQUE 590 lb-ft @ 2,0004,500 rpm 0–60 4.2 seconds WEIGHT 4,063 lb

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It can leave two black streaks the whole length of Rodeo Drive. And its thundering, NASCAR-loud exhaust will rattle every shop window along Palm Beach’s glitzy Worth Avenue. If you want retail therapy with an attitude, turn-up in a 2013 SL63 AMG. Power comes from AMG’s ‘install-it-in-everything’ 5.5-liter twin-turbo V-8 that delivers 530 horsepower and a muscley 590 lb-ft of torque. Pedal to the metal, you’ll see zero-to-60 in a mere 4.2 seconds, with the Merc’s Speedshift sevenspeed auto banging through changes with the subtlety of a jack-hammer. Compared to last year’s SL63, this new boy has been to the gym and shed an impressive 276 pounds. ‘Housewives of Orange Country’, your chariot awaits.

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MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG GT

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volution is always the name of the game at Mercedes-Benz. Take the thundering SLS AMG. Seems it was only yesterday - mid-2011, to be precise when it landed Stateside and we were all drooling over its too-cool gullwing doors and mile-long hood.

Now wind the clock forward just a year, and the power-meisters at Merc’s AMG performance division are replacing the SLS with a new and improved version they’re calling the SLS GT. Available as a Coupe or Roadster, it lands in showrooms mid-November.

Nothing too radical, mind. The bad-boy 6.2-liter V-8 from the current SLS gets an extra 20 horsepower taking the corral up from 563 hp to a healthy 583, though max torque stays the same at 479 lb-ft.

Click the stop-watches and you probably won’t notice too much difference - the extra power shaves just a tenth of a second off the 0to-60 time - dropping it from 3.7 to 3.6 seconds - though as we know in the supercar world, every tenth counts.

That said, the big Benz will likely feel swifter and more urgent courtesy of on-going development to the dual-clutch AMG Speedshift sevenspeed automatic, which is promised to give quicker shifts, especially in paddle-shifter manual mode.

Arguably the biggest change comes in the character of the new SLS GT, which becomes even more hard-edged. The car now rides on stiffer and more aggressive spring/dampers tuning aimed at giving even greater thrills on the track.

Visually the SLS GT is changed just enough so your neighbor knows you have the very latest SLS in the driveway. There are new darkened headlamp and tail light lenses, sexy red-painted

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brake calipers, and a high-gloss black finish around the grille, door mirrors and those fins on the hood and front fenders.

Inside, there’s lots of new gloss-black and faux-suede Alcantara detailing to up the quality look and feel of the cabin. And if you have cash to burn, there’s a new ‘AMG designo Style’ package with plenty of different color choices for the diamond-quilt seat and door panel leather.

No word on pricing yet, but we wouldn’t expect much change from the ’12MY SLS which ranged from $190,475 for the coupe to $196,975 for the roadster.

LIST PRICE $195,000 (est) Coupe, $202,000 (est) Roadster ENGINE 6.3-liter V-8 HORSEPOWER 583 hp @ 6,800 rpm TORQUE 479 lb-ft @ 4,750 rpm TRANSMISSION 7-speed dual clutch automatic 0–60 3.6 seconds TOP SPEED 197 mph (limited) WEIGHT 3,661 lbs LENGTH 183 inches TIRES Front: 265/35R-19 Rear: 295/30R-20 (estimated) PRO More power is always a good thing CON Unimaginative ‘GT’ badge

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MORGAN THREE WHEELER

Authorized Morgan Dealers Auto Europe

Morgan West

Contact: Eric Schick 33828 Woodward Avenue Birmingham, MI 48009 Ph. 248-642-5622 www.autoeuropesales.com

Contact: Dennis Glavis 3003 Pico Blvd.

Santa Monica, CA 90405 Ph. 310-998-3311 dennis@morganwest.net www.morganwest.net

Colorado Morgan & Sports Cars, LLC

Morgan Cars Mid-Atlantic, Inc.

Contact: Phil Houha 7121 Julian St. Westminster, CO 80030 Ph. 303-324-5711 www.coloradomorgan.com

Contact: Lori Van Houten Frick or Dennis Frick 501 Industrial Drive Lewisberry, PA 17339 Ph. 717-932-6600 www.morgancarsmidatlantic.com

Morgan Motors of New England Contact: Linda Eckler 70 County Route 7A Copake, NY 12516 Ph. 518-329-3877 www.morgan-spares.com

Brighton Motorsports Contact: Shane Mustoe 15650 N. Northsight Blvd. Suite 1 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Ph. 480-483-4682 www.brightonmotorsports.com

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Chariots of Palm Beach

Contact: Bill Fink Locations in San Francisco, CA and Sonoma County, CA Ph. 415-433-1344 isis@morgancars-usa.com www.morgancars-usa.com

Contact: Hugh Bate 2400 N. Florida Mango Road West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Ph. 561-640-1090

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NISSAN GT-R

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he Nissan GT-R is now in its fifth year for sale on U.S. soil, and with it, its fifth year of kicking the sports car establishmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s butt and taking names. Few cars can match its street cred: zero to 60 mph in less than 3 seconds, a nearly 200mph top speed, neck-snapping cornering and braking ability and enough technology to rival a Predator drone. All this comes in a package that costs less than $100,000.

Each model year of the GT-R has seen incremental improvements, and 2013 is no different. Following a raft of improvements to the 2012 model, horsepower and torque have been raised once again, to 545 and 463 respectively, increases of 15 hp and 15 lb-ft.

The GT-R is available in two flavors: Premium and Black Edition. The Black Edition adds lightweight forged RAYS wheels, a red and black interior with Recaro leather seats, and a dry carbon-fiber rear wing for its $9,500-dearer price tag. Minor changes rounding out the 2013 model year include a retuned Bilstein Damptronic suspension system, and a rearview monitor.

LIST PRICE $96,820 ENGINE 3.8-liter twin-turbo V-6 HORSEPOWER 545 hp TORQUE 463 lb-ft TRANSMISSION 6-speed dual-clutch automated manual 0â&#x20AC;&#x201C;60 2.9 seconds TOP SPEED 196 mph WEIGHT 3,829 lbs LENGTH 184 inches TIRES Front: 255/40ZR20 Rear:285/35ZR20 PRO Still a great way to go extremely fast for less cash CON No third pedal option

PAGANI HUAYRA

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agani’s Huayra (say “why-ra”) borrows its name from the Andean god of wind, Huayra-tata. Huayra-tata is well-known for its hurricane winds and rains, and is especially fond of whirlwinds. Once those winds find themselves on the other side of the Andes, they become better known by the name Zonda-which the astute will know was Pagani’s previous hypercar which the Huayra replaces. If you read into it as much as we have, you could draw the conclusion that the Huayra is the Zonda’s daddy, of sorts.

A glance at the spec sheet will confirm that analogy: the Huayra’s 720 hp and 737 lb-ft of torque are improvements over the majority of Zonda’s many special edition models. The Zonda R packed 750 hp into a stripped-out body capable of bolting to 60 mph in less than 2.7 seconds. The R wasn’t road-legal, however, the fact that the standard Huayra can nearly match its astonishing figures is proof that company founder Horacio Pagani has indeed advanced the game with this new model.

Construction is, as in the Zonda R, largely composed of advanced materials-namely carbon fiber and titanium. Together, they grant the Huayra, which is longer and taller than the Zonda, a dry weight of just 2,970 pounds. Add in a few more for the likely U.S.-spec-curb weight, and you’re still left with a car that tips the scales at about the same weight as a Lotus Evora S, just with double the horsepower.

While the performance specs are harder-edged, the styling is anything but. The Huayra is still recognizably a Zonda, but the shape is far softer, more matured, and more feminine, and the 112

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Huayra soothes with its gently contoured flanks and friendlier face.

Where aerodynamics previously relied heavily on sharp creases and right angles, active aero measures now allow for a more organic shape that’s more modern and pleasing. The interior is still as flamboyantly Pagani as you’ve come to expect, but more technology, including a touch-screen center stack, has been seamlessly integrated into the artsy surroundings.

The Huayra is a leap forward for Pagani into the new-school supercar era of lightweight, high-efficiency turbo technology. Now that the company is seeking U.S. federalization for the Huayra, we can look forward to finally seeing these beauties on American roads.

LIST PRICE $1,200,000 (estimated) ENGINE 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-12 HORSEPOWER 720 hp TORQUE 737 lb-ft TRANSMISSION 7-speed automated manual 0–60 3.1 sec (estimated) TOP SPEED 230 mph

WEIGHT 3,200 lbs (estimated) LENGTH 181 inches TIRES Not available PRO Rolling art work CON That goes like the wind

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History can repeat istself.

It can also top itself.

The next Porsche 911.

Forever the sports car.

CONNECTICUT Hoffman Porsche Contact: Tim Michael 630 Connecticut Blvd.

East Hartford, CT 06108 (860) 290-6134 hoffman.porschedealer.com FLORIDA Brumos Porsche Contact: Nancy Toman 10100 Atlantic Blvd.

Jacksonville, FL 32225 (904) 724-1080 brumosporsche.com Porsche of Orlando Contact: Andrew Parkinson 9590 S. Hwy. 17-92 Maitland, FL 32751 (407) 262-0800 porscheorlando.com

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Suncoast Porsche Contact: Gordon Hunter 5005 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34231 (941) 923-1700 suncoastporsche.com GEORGIA Jim Ellis Porsche Contact: Doug McIntyre 4006 Carver Dr. Atlanta, GA 30360 (770) 234-2100 jimellisporsche.com KENTUCKY Blue Grass Motorsport Contact: Randy Biery 4720 Bowling Blvd.

Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 894-3428 porsche.bluegrassauto.com

MARYLAND Porsche of Towson Contact: Steve Postol 700 Kenilworth Dr. Towson, MD 21204 (443) 921-4600 towson.porschedealer.com MISSOURI Plaza Porsche Contact: Kevin Rodermund 11830-B Olive Blvd.

Creve Coeur, MO 63141 (314) 919-8230 plazaporsche.com NEBRASKA Porsche of Omaha Contact: Mitch Schneringer 6603 L St. Omaha, NE 68117 (402) 592-1000 omaha.porschedealer.com

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It is more than the next 911. It is an articulation, from the ground up, of our vision for the future of the sports car. As evidenced by even more power from even less fuel. 350 immensely powerful horses from a 3.4 liter engine in the Carrera. A longer wheelbase for added stability.

And a new elevated center console that reinforces our focus on the driver. Proving once again that despite over 60 years of making history, it's making history. And it all starts with a test drive.

NEW JERSEY Ray Catena Porsche Contact: Jim Buchanan 920 U.S. Hwy. Rte. 1 Edison, NJ 08817 (732) 205-9000 ray-catena.porschedealer.com

PENNSYLVANIA Auto Palace Porsche Contact: Tom Sawyer 4627 Baum Blvd.

Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (412) 687-4000 auto-palace.com

OHIO Porsche of Kings Auto Mall Contact: Bill Winstel 9847 Kings Auto Mall Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45249 (513) 851-5900 porscheofkingsautomall.com

TENNESSEE Gossett Porsche Contact: Billy Smith 1875 Covington Pike Memphis, TN 38128 (901) 388-8989 gossett.porschedealer.com

OKLAHOMA Bob Moore Porsche Contact: Brian Flippo 12910 Broadway Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (405) 748-8001 bob-moore.porschedealer.com

WASHINGTON Roger Jobs Porsche Contact: David Tucker 2200 Iowa St. Bellingham, WA 98229 (360) 734-5230 rogerjobs.porschedealer.com

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PORSCHE 911 CARRERA/CARRERA S

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013 will be a quiet year for the 911 Carrera and Carrera S after being rolled out as all-new models just last year. Again available in coupe and cabriolet variants, both the base model and S will provide their owners with the full 4-seat, rear-engined, flatsix powered 911 experience, while also coddling like never before. A Panamera-derived sloping center console is littered with buttons and switches for accommodating a lengthy option list. Tick every box on the list and you can nearly double the base price if you’re not careful.

But it’s not the extravagantly tailored option list that makes the 911 great. Instead, it’s the direct connection between driver and road the car provides. That connection comes standard no matter how many options you choose, and it makes a strong case for sticking to the standard 3.4-liter, 350 hp 911 Carrera coupe. A novel seven-speed manual gearbox provides a compelling alternative to the now-common seven-speed dual clutch PDK automated unit.

Of course, buyers checking the $4,080 option box next to the Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) dual-clutch transmission-and many willshouldn’t be disappointed: they’ll be receiving one of the most driverfocused gearboxes available on the market today. Buttery-smooth shifts are available at a flex of the driver’s fingers, or, by selecting the Sport Chrono Package’s “Sport Plus” button, lightning-crack gearchanges intense enough to send shivers down your spine are at your beck and call. Rear-wheel drive is the only flavor available for now, with Carrera 4 and 4S models, Turbo and GT3 variants soon coming down the pipe. In the meantime, the basic 911 Carrera and Carrera S prove the value of a “less is more” approach. And for those that prefer to apply their options liberally, “more is more” is an appropriate statement as well.

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LIST PRICE $82,100 (Carrera) $96,400 (Carrera S) ENGINE 3.4-liter flat six cylinder (Carrera) 3.8-liter flat six cylinder (Carrera S) HORSEPOWER/TORQUE 350 hp/287 lb-ft (Carrera) 400 hp/325 lb-ft (Carrera S) TRANSMISSION 7-speed manual (Carrera) 7-speed dual-clutch automated manual (Carrera S) 0–60 4.6 seconds (Carrera) 4.3 seconds (Carrera S)

TOP SPEED 179 mph–188 mph WEIGHT 3,042–3,120 lb LENGTH 177 inches TIRES F: 235/45ZR18 R: 265/45ZR18 (Carrera) F: 235/40ZR19 R: 265/40ZR19 (Carrera S) PRO The most advanced 911 ever CON For purists, the jury may still be out www.duPontREGISTRY.com

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PORSCHE BOXSTER/BOXSTER S

he anticipated and heavily-revised 981 generation of the Boxster and Boxster S arrived in showrooms this summer, replacing the 987 generation first introduced in the 2005 model year. Porsche has taken great care to modernize the package without screwing up the basic formula that has made the Boxster a success: a pure top-down roadster experience with peerless mid-engine handling.

The two powertrain choices are 2.7- and 3.4-liter flat sixes. Both are equipped with direct fuel injection, thermal management and auto start/stop systems, contributing to the 991’s increased power and lower fuel con-

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sumption. Transmission choices for both Boxsters are a six-speed manual or a seven-speed PDK dual clutch unit. With a lighter curb weight and more powerful engines, performance is up—60 mph arrives sooner and top speeds are higher. One thing that remains to be seen is how Porsche’s integration of electric power steering, which reviewers complain has sapped some of that trademark Porsche steering feel, continues to evolve with yearly updates. For sure, the new Boxster will prove troublesome for competitors looking to replicate Porsche’s magic formula.

LIST PRICE $49,500 (Boxster) $60,900 (Boxster S) ENGINE 2.7-liter flat six cylinder (Boxster) 3.4-liter flat six cylinder (Boxster S) HORSEPOWER/TORQUE 265 hp/206 lb-ft (Boxster) 315 hp/266 lb-ft (Boxster S) TRANSMISSION 6-speed manual 7-speed dual-clutch automated manual 0–62 5.2 seconds (Boxster)

4.8 seconds (Boxster S) TOP SPEED 164 mph–174 mph WEIGHT 2,888–2,976 lb LENGTH 172 inches TIRES F: 235/45ZR18 R: 265/45ZR18 (Boxster) F: 235/40ZR19 R: 265/40ZR19 (Boxster S) PRO The best Boxster yet?

CON We’re still thinking…

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ADV.1 has been fighting it's way to the top of the wheel industry since late 2009. Since then, the company has produced thousands of individually made to order wheels for vehicles such as Ferrari Enzo's, Bugatti Veyron's, and every other marque imaginable. The company is based out of its Miami headquarters, and its LA area manufacturing facility. All wheels, components and materials are made in the USA, all manufacturing, testing, engineering, and assembly is done in house. The company specializes in design and engineering first and foremost which is clearly visible when looking at these wheels.

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PORSCHE PANAMERA GTS/HYBRID S/TURBO S

nyone who says the Panamera isn’t fast enough to outrun its looks obviously hasn’t driven one. While the styling splits opinions, Porsche’s big sedan has no problem running circles around many sports cars. A trio of “esses” signify the sportiest of the breed: the GTS, Hybrid S and Turbo S. The GTS melds all-wheel drive with a tuned version of the Panamera S’s 4.8-liter V-8, in this case pumping out 430 hp and 384 lb-ft, boosts of 30 and 15 respectively.

The Hybrid S adds on to the base Panamera’s V-6 engine and rear-wheel drive

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a 47 hp electric motor and 288-volt battery to produce a combined output of 380 hp and a stout 428 lb-ft of torque.

The Turbo S is currently the sportiest Panamera on offer, if one can call mid-3 second runs to 60 and 190 mph flat out merely “sporty.” The quarter mile is dispatched in just 11.8 seconds. None of the speed interrupts the civility inside, however, as occupants receive the same genteel civility available in the rest of the Panamera line.

But, when the Turbo S is allowed to stretch its legs, there are few sedans on the market able to stay within sight of this big bruiser.

LIST PRICE $111,000 (GTS); $96,150 (S Hybrid); $175,300 (Turbo S) ENGINE 4.8-liter V-8 (GTS); 3.0-liter V-6, electric motor (S Hybrid); 4.8-liter twin-turbo V-8 (Turbo S) HORSEPOWER/TORQUE 430 hp/384 lb-ft (GTS) 380 hp/428 lb-ft (S Hybrid) 550 hp/553–590 lb-ft (Turbo S) TRANSMISSION 8-speed automatic (S Hybrid); 7-speed dual-clutch automat-

ed manual (GTS; Turbo S) 0–62 4.3 seconds (GTS) 5.7 seconds (S Hybrid) 3.8 seconds (Turbo S) TOP SPEED 167 mph–190 mph WEIGHT 4,233–4,398 lb LENGTH 195 inches TIRES F: 255/45ZR19 R: 285/40 ZR19 (GTS); F: 245/50 ZR18 R: 275/45ZR18 (S Hybrid); F: 255/40ZR20 R: 295/35ZR20 (Turbo S)

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• Designed to comfortably accommodate a 6 foot 9 inch, 270lb driver with the most cockpit room of any sports car on the market.

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Is it possible to see heaven while driving a piece of it?

Porsche, there is no substitute.

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Louisville, Kentucky 1-502-894-3428 porsche.bluegrassauto.com porsche@bluegrassauto.com Sales Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:00 – 8:00 Sat. 9:00 – 6:00 New Inventory

NEW 2013 Carrera Black Silver White Carrera Cabriolet Black Guards Red Dark Blue

Carrera S Cabriolet Agate Grey Black Carrera 4S Agate Grey Silver Cayenne GTS Black Cayenne Turbo White

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Panamera GTS Black Panamera 4S Agate Grey Panamera Turbo Basalt Black

PREOWNED 2012 Turbo Cabriolet Black Carrera GTS Coupe Black

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PORSCHE 918 SPYDER

2013 Best Eco Exotic

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ue to go into production at 9:18 a.m. on September 18th, 2013, with a limited production of 918 units (can you see a pattern emerging here?), the 2014 918 Spyder is set to better the performance of Porsche’s last supercar, the Carrera GT, while simultaneously upping the bar in performance car fuel economy. Thanks to lightweight construction technology and hybrid-electric drive, the 918 Spyder will purportedly better the fuel economy of many mainstream family sedans, while also circling the Nurburgring 10 seconds quicker than the Carrera GT and accelerating to 60 mph in under 3 seconds.

Those figures place it ahead of newly unveiled rivals in the speed game like the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta and Lamborghini Aventador. And while there may be subtle hints in the curvature of the front end and silvery silhouette of the concept 918 that it did indeed emerge from the same design studio that penned the “lowly” Boxster. Any fears that Porsche may have watered down its supercar for the street are likely to be erased once passersby hear the unique top-exit exhaust system. This exhaust system mirrors the menacing sound of the V-10-engined Carrera GT this car is spiritual successor to.

When started, the 918 Spyder defaults to full electric mode, powering away in virtual silence until its 4.6-liter V-8 engine comes to life, at which point 570-gas-fired horsepower is added into the mix with the dual electric motors at the front and rear axles. These motors receive supplemental energy from the KERS (Kenetic Energy Recovery System) unit which rides shotgun. In total, the system will be good for at least 770 hp, wrapped in a lightweight chassis constructed mostly of carbon-fiber reinforced plastics, and it’s plain to see that.

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LIST PRICE $500,000 plus (estimated) ENGINE 4.6-liter V-8, two electric motors, and lithium-ion battery pack HORSEPOWER 770 hp TORQUE 553 lb-ft TRANSMISSION 7-speed dual-clutch automated manual 0–60 Under 3 seconds

TOP SPEED 203 mph WEIGHT 3,750 lb LENGTH 183 inches TIRES Not Available PRO May redefine the modern supercar landscape CON No room for a navigator

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ROLLS-ROYCE BEVERLY HILLS Contact: Jon Boardman 877.733.0197 8833 W. Olympic Blvd.

Beverly Hills, CA 90211 www.ogaracoach.com

ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS AUSTIN Contact: Sonny Morgan 512.401.2663 12989 Research Blvd.

Austin, TX 78750 www.rollsroyceaustintx.com

ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS MICHIGAN Contact: Rick Kelel 866.534.2087 1755 Maplelawn Drive Troy, MI 48084 www.rolls-roycemotorcars-michigan.com

ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS HOUSTON Contact: Mike Berray 713.297.2837 1530 West Loop South Houston, TX 77027 www.rollsroyceofhouston.com

ROLLS-ROYCE NASHVILLE Contact: Sales 888.697.1978 225 Comtide Blvd.

Franklin, TN 37067 www.mrrbnashville.com

ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS BELLEVUE Contact: Shawn Seaman 866.906.2374 1882 136th Place NE Bellevue, WA 98005 www.rollsroycebellevue.com

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ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM I I SERIES EXTENDED WHEELBASE 2013 ux ra L Best Ult

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SEDAN LIST PRICE $403,970 sedan $475,295 extended wheelbase ENGINE 6.7-liter V-12 HORSEPOWER 453 hp @ 5,350 rpm TORQUE 531 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm TRANSMISSION 8-speed automatic 0–60 5.8 seconds TOP SPEED 149 mph (limited) 126

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WEIGHT 5,644 lbs LENGTH 179 inches (estimated) TIRES Front: 255/50R-21 Rear: 285/45R-21 PRO Subtle upgrades reaffirm its unrivaled status CON Now tough to be seen driving last year’s model

ext to a $50-mill Gulfstream V jet, a Rolls-Royce Phantom still provides the most luxurious, most hedonistic, most decadent means of wafting from A to B. Since its debut in 2003, apart from one or two minor wrinkles, the Phantom sedan has remained just about perfect. So it’s appreciated that for 2013, those minor wrinkles have been spray-starched and ironed out with the arrival of Phantom Series II. Of course we’re talking evolution not revolution here - revolution is not the way Rolls rolls. But the styling and mechanical tweaks are just enough to keep the Phantom at the pinnacle of the list of the world’s One-Percentiles as their luxury ride of choice.

The most obvious change comes at that majestic front end. Gone are those much-maligned porthole-like headlights in favor of new slim ’n slender rectangular LED units that now match the style of the larger driving lights above.

Those, coupled with a new, slightly more rounded bumper design, new, sleeker-looking forged 21-inch alloys, plus a subtle, yet significant change to the frame of that Greek Temple-esque grille - it’s now formed from a single piece of stainless steel—show the neighbors you’ve upgraded to the latest model.

Inside changes are fewer but equally welcome. A big criticism of the Phantom has been the overly small nav screen. That gets ditched in favor of a Cinemascope-like 8.8-inch monitor and array of new cameras to show pretty much a 360-degree view of the lurking paparazzi.

And back in 2003, a six-speed automatic was the bee’s knees. But since then the world has moved on. Hence this new Phantom gets the latest eight-speed from ZF, which adds to the refinement and responsiveness to the driving experience.

Talking of driving experience, for those few who pilot their own Phantom, there’s now the offer of an optional Dynamic Package. It adds additional strengthening crossbars to the aluminum spaceframe, stiffens the suspension, recalibrates the transmission for quicker responses, and even adds a thicker rim for the wheel. Do we hear the name Bentley here?

It’s hardly necessary. For its size, the Phantom is amazingly agile and athletic. That big 6.7-liter BMW-sourced V-12 has the thrust of that aforementioned Gulfstream on takeoff—standstill to 60 is covered in under six seconds - while the steering is surprisingly precise and involving. And braking power is quite sensational.

And we haven’t even talked about the stretch-out comfort, the refinement, the craftsmanship, the utter sybaritic joy of being transported in this remarkable machine.

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St. Tropez. Monte Carlo. Newport Beach. Fort Lauderdale.

East Quogue. Anywhere with glitz, glam and water—to park the yacht—is where you’ll find Rolls-Royce’s most expensive offering.

This is the only car in the world that comes with handoiled teak decking to match that of your yacht’s; the only Rolls where normally publicity-shy owners - Simon Cowell excepted—are happy for the world to point and stare at them.

Its cloth roof is nothing less than a work of art. It’s the biggest top of any modern day convertible, it comes with five layers of sound-deadening insulation and cashmere-blend headlining. JLo in a bikini wouldn’t rotate heads as instantly as the sight of a Phantom Drophead dropping its top.

With the top lowered, there is nothing grander than stepping into the Phantom through its majestic rear-hinged ‘suicide’ doors, and sinking back into those leather-lined Barcaloungers.

And it’s now even more of a joy to drive, say along the Cote d’Azur’s Grand Corniche overlooking the shimmery Mediterranean, courtesy of the large 6.75-liter V-12 and new eight-speed ZF automatic.

Want a little more action, then press the silver ‘Sport’ button and all 531 lb-ft of torque is summoned into action and the car lunges at the horizon like an Exocet missile. But don’t go too fast—above 50 mph, a small hurricane swirls around the rear seating.

DROPHEAD COUPE LIST PRICE $447,000 ENGINE 6.75-liter V-12 HORSEPOWER 453 hp @ 5,350 rpm TORQUE 531 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm 0–60 5.7 seconds WEIGHT 5,778 lbs

COUPE´ LIST PRICE $408,000 ENGINE 6.75-liter V-12 HORSEPOWER 453 hp @ 5,350 rpm TORQUE 531 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm 0–60 5.6 seconds WEIGHT 5,710 lbs

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Say it with your finest, upper-crust British accent - Rolls-Royce Phantom coup-hay. As they say in the south, coops are for raisin’ chickens.

The Phantom Coupe´ is Rolls’ most exclusive model with only 200 or so examples handassembled each year - most owners who want their Phantoms with two doors opt for the drophead convertible version.

Yet to us, this two-door hardtop is also the most elegant, most stunningly-proportioned Rolls-Royce model in the line-up, with its low, sexy roofline, hefty rear roof pillars and gorgeous slope to its rear window.

It has also benefitted well from the styling

changes made to all Phantoms for 2013, with include the jettisoning of those mildly-ridiculous frisbee-shaped headlights in favor of slimline rectangular units with their bright-white LEDs. While the Coupe´may no longer be the sportiest Rolls-Royce model - that honor goes to the twin-turbo’d Ghost - this 18-plus-foot fastback does very nicely with its 453-horse 6.75-liter V-12. Zero to 60 mph may be covered in 5.6 seconds, but performance here is measured in the hours it can spend spearing crossing continents close to its 155 mph-limited max.

To us, it’s still the coupe de thrill. Without the accent.

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uch of Rolls-Royce’s stellar sales in 2011—a record 3,538 cars delivered—is down to the not-unexpected demand of the Ghost range of sedan and extended wheelbase models. Plus a real focus on offering customers whatever their hearts desire with its Rolls-Royce Bespoke program—python-skin dashboard anyone?

And the ghostly appeal will only heighten in 2013 with the much-anticipated arrival of the two-door Ghost Coupe, rumored to be badged Corniche, followed closely by a cloth-topped drophead convertible in 2014 or ‘15.

While the plutocratic Phantom is still largely the domain of Jeeves-the-chauffeur, the much less ostentatious Ghost is rightly being enjoyed by owners who love to get behind the wheel and drive.

It figures. Beneath that stunningly-elegant skin is a whole lot of BMW 7-Series, including that mighty 6.6-liter 563-horse V-12 and molasses-smooth eight-speed automatic.

Despite its 5,500-pound bulk, the Ghost can pick up its skirts and waft from standstill to 60mph in an impressive 4.8 seconds.

Yet what drops jaws is the athletic manner at which this majestic carriage can scythe around curves. As you’d expect, with selfleveling air springing, the ride quality is magic-carpet-like.

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LIST PRICE $248,000 (sedan) $290,000 (extended wheelbase) ENGINE 6.6-liter twin-turbo V-12 HORSEPOWER 563 hp @ 5,250 rpm TORQUE 531 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm TRANSMISSION 8-speed automatic 0–60 4.8 seconds TOP SPEED 155 mph (limited

WEIGHT 5,445 lb LENGTH 212 inches (sedan) 219 inches (extended wheelbase) TIRES Front: 255/45R19 Rear: 255/45R19 PRO Not having to wear a peaked cap behind the wheel CON Phantom is still the ultimate

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There are few cars that can garner as much of a status as this Rolls-Royce. With engine number "001" it is likely the first LHD drive Rolls into the US. To add to this car’s already exclusive status, it was specifically built for none other than Cary Grant, the world-famous actor best known for his role in movies such as “North by Northwest,” “Arsenic and Old Lace” and many more. Grant used this as a personal car, taking famous co-stars and Hollywood starlets such as Marilyn Monroe for a ride in this beautiful car. It was traded into an authorized Rolls-Royce and Bentley dealer in 1982 and was quickly sold to a collector in Texas. The collector kept the Silver Cloud in his very own private museum for 30 years , and is now ready to sell it to a new owner. This is a very classic Rolls Royce that has been cherished since the day it was built. Included with the car is the original owner’s manual with a message from Grant that says, “My Best Rolls-Royce,” verifying his ownership and love for the car. Few collectors and admirers have had the chance to touch or even see this car, but now you have the chance to call this Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud LHD yours.

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TESLA MODEL S

esla’s sport sedan a follow-up to its all-electric Roadster reached customers for the first time in June. The company expects to produce up to 5,000 of the swoopy four doors by year’s end, with another 20,000 on tap for 2013.

Driving impressions from the media seem to be positive, with praise heaped on the car’s handling, due in part to its lithium-ion battery being mounted so low in the chassis. Other electric-car perks include instant torque from step-off and a claimed 300 miles on a single charge, if you spring for the costlier 85kWh battery (a 40kWh

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battery good for 160 miles on a charge is standard). With great(er) range comes great responsibility, as the top level Model S offers its driver 416 hp, 443 lb-ft of torque and a quarter-mile time of just 12.6 seconds. Flex that right foot too often and you’re sure to sap some of the 300-mile charge range.

The 85kWh ‘Performance’ variant brings with it Nappa leather and carbon trimming in the cabin, Active Air Suspension and 21-inch wheels with stickier rubber—all at a premium of $35,000 over the base $49,900 40kWh model.

LIST PRICE $49,900–$84,900 (40 kWh battery) ENGINE 40, 60 or 85kWh lithium-ion battery with AC induction motor HORSEPOWER up to 416hp TORQUE 443 lb-ft TRANSMISSION Single-speed fixed gear 0–60 4.4–6.5 seconds

TOP SPEED 110–130 mph WEIGHT 4,647 lb LENGTH 196 inches TIRES 245/45R19

LIST PRICE $54,000–$90,000 (estimated) ENGINE 60 or 85kWh lithium-ion battery with AC induction motor(s) HORSEPOWER Not Available TORQUE Not Available TRANSMISSION Single-speed fixed gear 0–60 4.9–7 seconds (estimated)

TOP SPEED 110–130 mph (estimated) WEIGHT 5,000 lb (estimated) LENGTH Not Available TIRES Not Available

PRO It is easy being green CON The useful batteries really drive up the price

TESLA MODEL X

he fast-growing Tesla all-electric model lineup was sure to sprout a crossover/SUV variant eventually, so rather than draw out the suspense, the company has released preliminary information well ahead of the Model X’s early 2014 deliveries. The Model X will bring along plenty of its own innovations beyond what Tesla has already pioneered, including

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“Falcon Wing” rear doors that allow standup access to the second and third seating rows, and optional dual electric motors. The additional motor in the Model X not only allows all-wheel drive capability, but increases torque by 50 percent, allowing estimated sub-5 second 0-60 runs. Blowing the doors off sports cars is even better with a three-row audience of passengers.

PRO A dream come true for lead-foot soccer moms CON Might be a long wait until it hits showrooms

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From Dallas to Dubai, Houston to Hong Kong…the Starwood dealership team delights in the creation and delivery of these luxurious workhorses to customers around the world.

Features including Kevlar-coated bodies guaranteed not to fade, chip, flake, chalk or rub off; custom interiors, and even special seating that can accommodate up to 7 people are just a few of the luxury touches from Starwood. Along with Starwood’s state-of-the-art exterior liner, Jeeps can be fitted with fender flares, suspension lifts, and beefy off-road wheel and tire packages.

In other words, Starwood has the ability to acquire any make or model and custom build it for each client’s individual needs.

Contact Starwood to see how the roads you travel can become more interesting. From a curve-hugging mountain drive to the unpaved gravel found on a country ranch, you will never have to worry about damage to your vehicle’s custom exterior. With a Starwood custom Jeep… your only worry is which road to take.

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A.D. Tramontana Josep Rubau’s fusion of a Formula One car and a fighter jet is a car for the engineering connoisseur that wants something truly different – a car that is much a piece of challenging art as an all-conquering supercar. The price started at $500,000, but the options list includes a diamond encrusted instrument binnacle and cars have sold for $1 million+. Two inline seats offer improved weight distribution and the F1-style wings produce 500 pounds of downforce. It also comes with a carbon chassis, horizontal Ohlins dampers and carbon-fiber wheels. Then there’s the 720hp Mercedes 5.5-liter twin turbo, that can be detuned to 500hp at the touch of a button, which propels it to 60mph in 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 201mph. www.tramontanagroup.com

Arrinera Automotive Arrinera might be a new name and Poland is certainly an unusual base for a supercar manufacturer. But the company has legendary designer Lee Noble – the man behind Noble Automotive – at the helm and is as international as efforts get. A 6.2-liter crate LS9 engine pumps out 650hp and 604lb/ft of torque. In this 2,866 pound form it is enough to send this new machine to 60mph in 3.2 seconds and to a top speed of 211mph. The advantage of the relatively simple construction and crate LS9 engine comes in the price.

Arrinera is aiming at $160,000 for a car that should easily compete with the Gallardo and Ferrari 458 in terms of outright performance. www.arrinera.com/en

Campagna T-Rex Canadian based Campagna Motors is in the business of making the world’s finest three-wheel side by side vehicles. From their track-ready T-REX, to their retro-styled V13R, Campagna Motors knows how to build quality cars in a unique and stylish manner. Of course, don’t think that one less wheel means less power, because these cars are as quick as ever. The T-REX 14RR can go from a complete standstill to 60mph in just 3.5 seconds. Eloquent styling and good old-fashioned torque take place all but just 4 inches above the ground, giving a new meaning to “hugging the road.” If your daily commute is growing old, Campagna Motors can turn your morning commute into one of the most unique and exciting experiences out there. www.campagnamotors.com

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Epique GT1 The GT1 is the first offering from Canadian outfit, the de Macross Motors Corp (DMMC) that was set up in 2009. The de Macross uses a supercharged 5.4-liter V-8 sourced from American company Roush Yates Racing Engines, which also makes powerplants for Ford’s NASCAR outfit. The monocoque chassis is made from carbon fiber and aluminium, and performance is suitably brisk: 0-60mph in 3.1 seconds and a top speed of 230mph+. There are also some neat technical touches, like active ride control systems that drop the ground clearance to 28mm at high speed to ensure ultimate road holding. And with an asking price of $1.5 million, exclusivity is assured from the outset. www.demacross.com

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GTA Spano This ambitious hypercar was first revealed as a model back in 2008, and the Spanish manufacturer has spent until now honing its all-new hypercar into the ultimate road rocket. The Spano is still absolutely on the cutting edge of car design. The chassis is a combination of carbon-fiber, Kevlar and titanium, which makes it every bit as advanced as the Pagani Huayra. And the 820hp, 8.3-liter V-10, naturally aspirated and without resorting to turbos, is a unique engine that gives the Spano a truly unique character. With a 0-60mph time of less than 3 seconds and a top speed of more than 218mph, this puts the Spano right into the mix with the likes of Pagani and Koenigsegg. www.gtaconcept.com

Marussia B1 The cutting edge styling makes the Marussia B1 stand out from literally any crowd and this fledgling Russian company’s first sportscar is likely to sell like hot cakes. A more angular Pagani Zonda, a more curvaceous Ferrari Enzo, it just looks right. It’s priced right, too, $150,000 in its most basic form. The most powerful 420hp version, with a 2.8-liter turbocharged Cosworth engine, will inevitably cost more. Performance will be impressive, rather than stunning, with the basic car hitting 60mph in five seconds and a top end speed of 155mph with the basic car. The quicker 420hp variant will be good for 60mph in 3.7 seconds, but this is a car that will sell on its looks. www.marussiamotors.ru/en/

Marussia B2 If the B1 is an elegant looking thing, the B2 is simply insane. The B2 is much more aggressive with flared box section sides, a front that looks like it could slice and spit out the car in front and an equally radical back end. In fact it looks more like a show concept than a real edition and it’s a brave statement of intent. The B2 will boast the same engine line-up as the B1, a naturally-aspirated 3.5-liter sourced from Nissan pushing out 300hp or the 420hp 2.8-liter twin turbo Cosworth lump. The B2 costs significantly more, though, $310,000 (€250,000) to be precise. www.marussiamotors.ru/en/

Mastretta MXT This Mexican sportscar comes with a two-liter turbocharged powerplant sourced from VW producing 250hp in a car that weighs just 2,100 pounds.

It’s a true lightweight sportscar, then, and features an aluminium semi-monocoque and extensive use of carbon fiber. The VW engine is relatively bulletproof, too, and in this frame will send you to 60mph in 4.9 seconds and on to a top speed of 160mph. Design wise the MXT is compact, relatively fuss free and clean, and the price tag of $58,000 is within the realms of the now discontinued Lotus Exige that would likely form its closest competitor. www.mastrettacars.com

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Morgan Three-Wheeler UK manufacturer Morgan started out making three-wheelers when such cars were perfectly normal, rather than a modern day oddity. This is something of a tribute act to those early days. It is powered by a 1982cc V-Twin engine from S&S in Wisconsin that produces just 115hp but weighs just 1,100 pounds. So it hits 60mph in 4.5 seconds and tops out at 125mph, but that’s more than enough in an open car with an inherently unstable rear. Renowned car nut Jay Leno has ordered one and the little Morgan has become a sales sensation around the world as drivers look for a car that is fun at legal speeds. www.morgan3wheeler.co.uk

Mosler MT900S The Mosler MT900 has been with us since 2001, although the S version was launched in 2005 and the car has constantly received updates since then.

Basically a racing car for the road the Mosler weighs just 2,275 pounds and looks every bit the endurance racer with a set of licence plates. Underneath there is a carbon-fiber monocoque and a 530hp LS7 7-liter powerplant. The low weight counts for a lot and the MT900S hits 60mph in 3.1 seconds and does 180mph+. George Lucas was one of the early customers, but the road car remains a rare find. That could make it a good investment, especially considering the relative bargain bucket $189,000 asking price. www.moslerauto.com

Noble M600 British supercar manufacturer Noble was famous for producing monstrously quick cars at a reasonable price. But the Noble M600 marks a new chapter and a much higher price point. The M600 is a driver’s car, without frills like anti-lock brakes and paddle shifters, but what is there is intriguing. It weighs just 1250kg, despite a relatively straightforward spaceframe chassis, and with 650hp of Yamaha-sourced 4.4-liter twin turbo engine it is brutally fast. It hits 60mph in just three seconds, 120mph in 8.9 seconds and has an impressive 225mph top end speed. At $330,000 it is relatively expensive, but that’s the price of a handbuilt hypercar that will embarrass much more famous machines on track. www.noblecars.com

Puritalia 427 The rebirth of the AC Cobra is a phrase we’ve all heard countless times before, but the Puritalia 427 is a thoroughly modern slant on the legend. It is also a brute, or it will be. The Naples, Italy-based start-up is aiming to deliver the first cars in 2015. Weighing just 2,400 pounds, the 427 will come with two engine options. The first is a mildly mental naturally aspirated 5.0-liter GM lump pumping out 445hp. The second is a supercharged option knocking out a thoroughly indecent 605hp. It also looks incredible and we cannot wait for the finished production car, even though it will cost up to $200,000 when we can finally get it on these shores. www.puritalia.com

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Rimac Concept_One An electric supercar has been the Holy Grail for manufacturers for years, and now a fledgling Croatian company has unveiled the Rimac Concept_One. Freed from the cooling and packaging constraints of the traditional internal combustion engine, Rimac has produced a sleek, low-slung hypercar that looks every inch of its $980,000 price tag. An electric motor for each wheel adds up to the electrical equivalent of 1088hp. Despite the carbon fiber monocoque and bodywork, the Rimac weighs a portly 4,299 pounds, but that is down to the heavy battery packs required to cope with the conflicting demands of a 190mph top end speed and a 0-60mph time of 2.8 seconds and a range of 375 miles. www.rimac-automobili.com

Rossion Q1 Dean Rosen’s 1G Racing started out importing the Noble M400 in to the US as a kit car. But when Lee Noble set his sights higher, Rosen bought the copyright and set about developing the M400 into a weapon aimed specifically at the US market. The Rossion Q1 was the result, a more luxurious version of the original road rocket. Its 450hp, twin turbo Ford Duratec engine is enough to propel the car to 60mph in 3.1 seconds and on to a top speed of 189mph, despite weighing less than 2,500 pounds, so on pure pace the Rossion is a match for almost anything. It costs just $90,700 complete with drivetrain, which makes the Rossion a performance bargain. www.rossioncars.com

Soleil Anadi The Corvette Z06 is a stunning car in terms of outright numbers, but Soleil Motors felt that it could be better. The Anadi is the result. Spada Concepts and Unique Autosport were involved in the production process and the finished car is a world away from the Z06. That, in some way, justifies the near $300,000 asking price. Soleil took design cues from the likes of Ferrari’s 599 to create bespoke coachwork for the supremely fast American supercar. The 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 produces 651hp and has broken the 200mph barrier in testing. It even comes with ‘polar motion’ wheels, fitted with magnets, which improve fuel consumption and acceleration. www.soleilmotors.com

Sport Chassis XL The SportChassis XL is the world’s largest production pickup on the road today. With an airy cabin, noise reduction technology, quality materials, a ride enhancement package, and the latest gadgetry, the SportChassis XL is also one of the most luxurious and high-tech trucks on the market. However, don’t be mistaken by its good looks because this truck comes with an engine fit for a semi-truck. Now you can tow at your heart’s desire, and still ride in style. From the exterior to the interior, the SportChassis XL provides the customer with unprecedented style, power, and durability. www.sportchassis.com

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SSC Tuatara Shelby Super Cars has come a long way in a short time and the state-of-theart Tuatara should soon become the fastest production car on the road.

Penned by Pininfarina designer Jason Castriota, the Tuatara bridges the gap between Lamborghini and fighter plane with alarming ease. Powered by a 6.9-liter twin turbo V-8 that redlines at 9200rpm it pumps out 1350hp and weighs just 2,750 pounds thanks to extensive use of carbon fiber. The Tuatara, named after a New Zealand lizard with peaks on its back, is offered with a paddle shift gearchange or, more intriguingly, a seven-speed manual gearbox that would make it one of the only cars in this class that still offers a traditional gearchange. A $1 million price tag makes it a relative bargain, too, for a 276mph car anyway. www.sscnorthamerica.com

Tushek Renovatio T500 If the car looks familiar, it should, this Slovenian supercar started out life as the K1 Attack Roadster. Tushek, though, has taken the car to a whole new level and price point. More than 80 percent of the car has been changed from the original K1 kit car and it now comes with the engine from an Audi R8 4.2liter V-8 and carbon fiber bodywork. With 444hp and a dry weight of 2,400 pounds the Tushek has the performance to worry the more established players. Only the select few would want such a hardcore machine over something more usable like a Ferrari or Lamborghini. That suits Tushek just fine, the company will make just 30. www.tushek.com

Wiesmann GT MF5 It might look like a classic English sportscar, but the Wiesmann MF5 GT is thoroughly German, and thoroughly modern. Because under those classic, swooping lines beats the heart of the BMW M5. The V-8 twin turbo is good for 550bhp, which sends this German rocket flying to 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 155mph. And with 30 percent less bodyweight than the BMW, the MF5 is a rocket through the gears. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the same price bracket as the Lamborghini LP570-4 and dangerously close to the Ferrari 458 Italia, but then this is a hand built sportscar with character literally oozing from every pore. www.weismann.co.uk

Zenvo ST1 A $1.8 million hypercar powered by a GM-sourced 7-liter V-8 boasting both a turbo and a supercharger generating 1104hp was an almighty way for Denmark to enter the hypercar race in 2009. With a production run of just 15 cars, the Zenvo makes the Bugatti Veyron look common. It also hits 60mph in 3.0 seconds and hits an electronically controlled top speed of 233mph. A spaceframe chassis clothed in carbon-fiber panels means the Zenvo has some competition on the technical side at this price point. It does have an aggressive, angular design, though, and a 3,020 pound curb weight that makes it 1,320 pounds lighter than the Veyron and significantly lighter than the similarly powered Koenigsegg Agera R. www.zenvousa.com

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CR COACHWORKS Tune in to your favorite car auction, and the 67 Vette usually steals the show with great looks and modern technology. CRC is making new composite panels to transform your C6 convertible into a new 67. The rolling chassis is modern, retains ABS, stability control, and creature comforts. Behind the headlight doors lurk modern HID projectors. Crack the throttle and listen to the optional side pipes roar. The bumpers are real chrome, not chrome painted. The 8-week build process allows for customization to the owner’s content.

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CALLAWAY CORVETTE 2013 is the last production year for the sixth-generation Corvette and Chevrolet saved the best for last. Callaway's 606 hp supercharged Grand Sport coupes and convertibles, and Z06-based 652 hp coupes are joined by a new model: the 427 Convertible Commemorative Edition. With Callaway's added equipment, 652 hp is now available in a factory-built drop-top. The graphics are coordinated with the original equipment Corvette 60th Anniversary graphics for a OEM-like appearance. Callaway Corvette packages start at $22,995.

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CAULEY PERFORMANCE AUTOMOTIVE The FireBreather was designed by filmmaker Ajmal Zaheer Ahmad, built by Classic Design Concepts, and created for the Exxodus Pictures film, JINN. 50 Signature Series models are being built as exact replicas of the FireBreather used in the film. Each one bares a unique tattoo on the rear wing of its exact serial number. The FireBreather has a 6.2L V8 under the hood with an Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger that pumps out 599hp. Many special features including: back-lit emblem on the nose and premium F1 style leather. Ready for delivery at $95,000.

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CUSTOM CARS The Backdraft Roadster has been developed and refined over many years as a race proven, high performance sports car.

60’s styling and modern independent suspension provide the ultimate in styling and drivability. It offers lightning quick performance, sure-footed handling, compliant ride comfort and excellent braking ability in a well rounded package that is unrivaled for quality and value. The BDR roadster is supplied as a turnkey-minus rolling chassis—the customer can build their ultimate dream car by selecting their choice of power train.

(561) 752-3693, www.backdraftracing.com

HEFFNER PERFORMANCE Founded in 1998, Heffner Performance has a long history in creating world-class turbo kits. Whether you have a Lamborghini, McLaren, Ferrari, Dodge Viper, Ford GT, or Audi, Heffner Performance can add a couple hundred horsepower with a bolt-on turbo kit or create a custom turbo-kit that can quadruple your car’s power. Heffner strives on making sure your turbo-charged car is also a reliable car. This Florida based company has certified-technicians worldwide, so there is no need to ship your car in order to get a famous Heffner turbo kit.

(941) 359-0900, www.HeffnersPerformance.com

KARL KUSTOM CORVETTES Reclaim that heart-pounding passion of the classic Corvettes.

From the exterior design to the custom wheels, these Kustom Vette's have the breathtaking form you remember with the refinements of a current-year car. Available in the classic forms of the 63-67 split-window and convertible models, with up to 800 hp. Karl Kustom Corvettes use all custom fiberglass body panels while retaining the original powertrain, technology, comfort and safety features from the new Corvette. The end result is a dream mid-year Corvette to suit its owners specifications.

(515) 289-2796, www.karlkustomcorvettes.com

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SMI AUTO BROKERS We offer a complete virtual sale and inventory management process to minimize the demands and stresses associated with selling or purchasing a classic or exotic automobile— from inspection, consultation and transportation of our client's automobile. We also provide a full high-end liaison service that helps expedite locating, selling or purchasing your unique vehicle using national and international automobile markets. We are known for dedication to our customer satisfaction commitment—personalized services to fit the consumer's needs.

(908) 812-7869, www.smiautobrokers.com

SUPERFORMANCE Superformance is proud to present the Superformance MKII Slab Side—designed to emulate the great Cobra 289 street cars from the 1960s. Unlike most competitors, the MKII Slab Side is built on the successful Tojeiro-styled round tube chassis and features an authentic transverse leaf spring suspension to give owners an exceptionally authentic driving experience. The MKII Slab Side is also the latest licensed Shelby product in the Superformance lineup thanks to an exclusive agreement with the late Carroll Shelby.

(800)297-6253, www.superformance.com

SWITZER PERFORMANCE INNOVATION Switzer's Ultimate Street Edition GTR is a pussycat of a car that will purr along in bumper-to-bumper traffic with a reliable A/C and a reasonably quiet exhaust that sips pump gas.

When the road opens up, that pussycat turns into a roaring lion. Right now. On demand. This is it. The no-excuses supercar. Switzer's USE GTR. (440) 774-4219, www.switzerperformanceinnovation.com

TPC RACING For over 20 years, TPC Racing has been an industry leader in professional racing and the development of performance modifications of Porsche sports cars. Our internationally acclaimed turbo and suspension systems bring the Cayman and Boxster to supercar performance levels. With a Daytona 24-Hour Class win and a Grand Am Championship under our belt, we develop every chassis on the race circuit. We offer packages to take 996/997 Turbo/GT2 to 750 hp and beyond, bolt-on turbocharger options for 996/997 Carrera models and supercharging systems for the air-cooled 993 and 964.

(410) 799-7223, www.tpcracing.net

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exani Motorcars is the epitome of luxury, and exclusivity.

All Lexani custom vehicles are created specifically for the passenger’s comfort and safety. Quality and luxury are ubiquitous in each and every one of Lexani’s vehicles. There are many custom vehicles to choose from, including the elegant Cadillac E4-J, the private jet inspired Mercedes-Benz L5-9 and many more. Amenities inside each vehicle range from a luxury bar station, custom luxury Burlwood finish accents, to a 46-inch television. Custom upholstery is also done in every one of Lexani’s vehicles, and Lexani is even willing to reupholster your current vehicle. You can also make your executive vehicle a mobile office, with options like: Wi-Fi, a video-conferencing system, Apple iPad integration, and a business station with fax capability. If safety is your main concern in your vehicle, Lexani has the perfect solution for you. Their vehicles can be armored to the level of security you demand to protect your family and business. No longer will you have to sacrifice luxury for security with Lexani Motorcars. If you are looking for a luxurious way to travel and do business, call Lexani Motorcars at (800) 833-9700 or visit their website at www.LexaniMotorcars.com.

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AUTOBAHN COUNTRY CLUB In suburban Chicago Autobahn Country Club is in its eighth season. It has set the bar across the U.S. for country club race-tracks openings. Autobahn resembles a golf country club with its 2 courses, pro instructors, a clubhouse and offers property surrounding the circuit on which members may build their own garage. “They’re like lake houses without the lake.” explains Mark Basso, Autobahn Founder and President. Autobahn’s 360-acre facility includes 2 racing circuits with 3 configurations, with member access 7 months a year. Second circuit is available for rental.

(815) 722-2223, www.autobahncc.com

CUSTOM WHEEL SOLUTIONS Nutek Forged Wheels is pleased to introduce our “Concave Series” wheels. Comprised of three pieces, these forged aluminum wheels are sure to enhance the overall appearance of any vehicle while offering an aggressive new look. The wheels are available in 19-, 20-, 21-, and 22-inch and can also be staggered from 8- to 13-inches wide. The Concave Series offers extreme flexibility with a wide range of applications and finishes available. Customers can also order the standard “reverse rim” profile or the ever more popular “stepped rim profile.”

(714) 921-5272, www.NutekWheels

JL AUDIO For the classic Porsche 911, JL Audio has devised a low-profile Stealthbox® solution that mounts firmly behind the rear seats on the cargo shelf. The sealed enclosure design houses two down-firing, thin-line 13.5-inch drivers to deliver serious low-frequency impact and sound quality. The Hard Data: Contains two 13TW5-3 subwoofers in a sealed enclosure.

1200 watt power handling. Wired for 1.5 ohm mono. Black steel mesh woofer grilles are included. Requires removal of OEM subwoofer, if so equipped (954) 443-1100, www.jlaudio.com

NAV-TV NAV-TV has launched the NTX54, a complete line of integrated Automotive GPS Navigation systems utilizing Garmin® City Navigation® mapping software with turn-by-turn directions.

Currently, the NTX54 is available as an integrated GPS Navigation system for select Toyota, Lexus, Chrysler/FIAT, BMW, Range Rover and MINI vehicles. The GPS Navigation system works with all factory controls such as touch screen, buttons and rotary knobs. Additionally, the available NTX54 universal GPS navigation system works with any NTSC composite or RGB monitor.

(866) 477-3336, www.nav-tv.com

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PANTOFOLA d’ORO Pantofola d’Oro combines Italian style and iconic heritage to create handcrafted luxury sneakers that are as comfortable as they are beautiful. Founded in Ascoli Piceno in 1886 to outfit the world’s greatest athletes and champions, Pantofola d’Oro or “Golden Slipper” is today the only luxury sneaker crafted entirely in Italy. Currently serving Europe and expanding throughout North America, Pantofola d’Oro plans to debut in more than 200 boutiques and top department stores across the continent in 2013. www.pdoitalia.com

SAVINI The Mono di Forza series features Savini’s signature one-piece forged monoblock profile wheels—first introduced in 2010.

These perfect wheels for your next track day, give you an edge over the competition. From our 250-ton rotary forged 6061 T6 aerospace aluminum billet blanks, to the steep concave profiles, the Mono di Forza series is specifically manufactured for the most discerning street and track enthusiasts. Custom fitments are guaranteed to clear OEM or aftermarket brake calipers and body modifications. Available in 18-, 19-, 20-, and 22-inch. www.saviniforged.com

SWISSVAX Swissvax offers a range of waxes for automotive and marine applications that are still made by hand in Switzerland.

Its secret, highly complex wax formula and hand-crafted design results in the highest quality waxes. Starting on the kitchen table of the Anwander family in the 1930s, its pursuit of the finest products has lasted for more than three generations. Originally designed to protect antique furniture and lacquers, its first waxes have grown to a complete automotive care line for every type of surface encountered in a vehicle. www.swissvax.us

VREDESTEIN The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti is the newest ultra high performance summer tire in the top of the Vredestein range. The tire was developed in close collaboration with the Italian design company Giugiaro. and its slim-line design and asymmetric tread give an extremely sporty appearance. The name, ‘Ultrac Vorti’ references the word ‘vortex’—powerful airflow created by an ascending helicopter, synonymous with the enormous speeds and forces that this tire can cope with. It excels in grip, handling, comfort and braking performance on dry and wet road surfaces.

(732) 549-2440, www.vredestein.com

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