Aston Martin DB9

Aston Martin introduced a revised version of the company's critically acclaimed Aston Martin DB9 at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show, which includes significant enhancements to standard specification. These changes include a revised version of Aston Martin's 6.0 litre V12 engine to deliver improved power and torque. Peak power of 470bhp (350kW) - increased by 20bhp (30Nm) - is now reached at 6,000rpm, resulting in a power to weight ratio of 267bhp per tonne (199kW/tonne) - an increase of 11bhp per tonne over the existing Aston Martin DB9

2011 McLaren MP4-12C

With McLaren Automotive and Mercedes-Benz having pretty much dissolved the ties that led to their creation of the 2005–09 Mercedes SLR McLaren, the Woking, U.K.-based company is planning to reinvigorate itself with a range of new mid-engine supercars. And after teasing us for months with camouflaged test mules and tight lips, McLaren had our full attention when it released an encyclopedia’s worth of details for the first model in the series, the 2011 McLaren MP4-12C, ahead of its debut at the Frankfurt auto show later this month.

Mini Roadster Concept - Auto Shows

Mini recently announced that its Oxford plant—which currently spews forth the hatchback, convertible, and Clubman—would add two new models to its assembly lines. One was confirmed to be the production version of the freshly revealed coupe concept, and it’s a pretty easy to assume that this roadster will be the marque’s fifth body style. Both the coupe and roadster concepts are bowing at the Frankfurt auto show.

2009 Dodge Caliber SRT4

But then there is the steering, which is a touch too heavy and numb. The suspension is too softly damped, causing some roll and in certain cases, horrendous front-end bobbing. Couple those with a car that weighs over 3,100 pounds and the Caliber SRT4 is not the smoothest car to handle. Not really confidence-inspiring, but if the driver can reign in the car and use a delicate hand and foot, this can a fast little car. The “half-full” side of me does appreciate the supple ride on the freeway and not being roughed up by an overly-tuned suspension.
I may be grasping at straws right now, but do not fret. There are some positives.

Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Covers

As we're getting closer to the Frankfurt motor show, automakers are letting out new details on their vehicle introductions. This time it's Toyota that has released information on new its Prius plug-in hybrid that will be leased to selected fleet customers around the world from early 2010 so the company can evaluate the vehicle in a real-world environment as it prepares for a potential market launch.

Saleen S7

Exotic supercars are extreme in every sense. But what to make of this claim: According to the Saleen S7 press release, its aerodynamic ground effects are so effective, and create so much down force (what holds a car to the road at high speeds), that even if you drove the S7 upside down at 160 mph on some sort of Hot Wheels roller-coaster track that exploded into real-life scale, the car wouldn't lose its contact with the road. Of course they didn't explain how they know this, and, sorry, we're not volunteering to test out the theory.Meanwhile, the S7 power plant is decidedly less outlandish than its ground effects. The motor is derived from a Ford Mustang, then deeply modified. It's made entirely of aluminum, has stainless-steel valves with titanium retainers, and a high vacuum dry sump and stainless-steel exhaust. It breathes through roof-mounted intakes and is mated to a six-speed manual transmission. Power output is a claimed 550 horsepower, with performance of less than four seconds to 60 mph and a top speed in excess of 200 mph.

Lamborghini Gallardo

Lamborghini Gallardo is a super luxury car, named after a famous breed of fighting bull. It is a sports car with exotic looks and the performance to match. It has a mid-mounted V10 engine, all-wheel drive and the availability of an F1-style transmission. The car has the top speed of 315km per hour.Design and InteriorThe car is equipped with a series of high-end features like optional e-gear replacing six speed manual gearbox; new Callisto wheels and sports set up, with racing steering wheel, steering and suspension, sequential gear shifting system with paddles mounted on the steering wheel etc. The redesigned four-wheel-drive system, improved suspension design, and optimized aerodynamics contribute an improved driving experience. A weight reduction of 44 lbs and decreased friction between the components also improves performance.Car body is made on structural aluminum spaceframe. It has aluminum double wishbones front and rear suspension systems, anti-roll bar, anti-dive and anti-squat, and self-adjusting FSD dampers. The heated seats of the car have been have been made more comfortable and better-looking leather

2010 Porsche 911 Turbo

2010 Porsche 911 Turbo The first entirely new engine in the 35-year-history of the Turbo comes with features such as Direct Fuel Injection and Porsche’s exclusive turbocharger with variable turbine geometry on a gasoline power unit. The engine achieves 500 hp while the car posts a remarkable fuel efficiency of over 24 mpg.