Infiniti G37 Convertible

With all of the new-car announcements coming out of Pebble Beach, you'd think they were planning some kind of auto show this weekend. Seriously, isn't the concours supposed to be about rare cars of the past? Attempting to fit in, Infiniti is showing yet another variation on an old theme at the golf course by the sea.

The G37 convertible is the umpteenth example of Nissan and Infiniti's ability to make anything from their FM platform - from coupes to sedans and SUVs. It's not even the first droptop to use the platform, the Nissan 350Z won that prize long ago, nor is it Infiniti's first convertible offering. (Remember the M30 from the early 90s?) A three-piece retractable hardtop takes the place of the G37's fixed roof, and we're told the new lid helps maintain a coupe-like profile. New sheetmetal from the A-pillar back integrates the coupe nose with the new tail.

Subaru Impreza and Forester Boxer Diesels

Nearly a half-year after launching the oil-burning versions of the Legacy and Outback at the 2008 Geneva motor show, Subaru's announced it will introduce diesel-powered Impreza and Forester 2.0D models at the 2008 Paris motor show.

Like the Legacy and Outback diesels, the new Impreza and Forester models make use of the same 2.0-liter horizontally-opposed four-cylinder turbodiesel. Subaru claims the Forester 2.0D produces 147 hp, while the Impreza 2.0D sees a subtle boost to 150 hp. Both come standard with a six-speed manual transmission and a new diesel particulate filter system.

Although the Impreza and Forester 2.0D models go on sale in Europe this fall, we're not expecting them to cross the pond anytime soon - 2010, at the earliest.

Lincoln C Concept

Lincoln surprised the media at the 2009 Detroit auto show with a concept car, the C, an ultramodern, small four-door that's based on the platform of the next-generation Ford Focus.

The C is an unabashed attempt by Lincoln to broaden its appeal beyond its traditional, aging buyer demographic. "It's inevitable that a younger generation of buyers will want something different from a luxury brand," says Ford's global design chief, J Mays, in regards to the C. "A small Lincoln like this will appeal to 30-something urban dwellers, people who live in lofts in city centers like Chicago and New York. Yet the C is consistent with what we've been doing since 2005 with the Lincoln brand. Just look at our design DNA, and look at our consistency. You can put the C alongside our current cars, and it fits in with them, without them being just different lengths of the same sausage."

Aston Martin One-77

Although it may seem ludicrous to launch a $1.9 million supercar in today's economic climate, the 2009 Aston Martin One-77 serves as a halo car for the iconic British brand.

"Quite simply it had to be the ultimate expression of Aston Martin," said CEO Dr. Ulrich Bez. "As you can now see, we have achieved that goal in magnificent style."

We'd have to agree. Though the sharp edges, quirky headlamps, and ribbed side panels may spur debate among Aston enthusiasts, the One-77 is refreshingly unique. Certain cues - notably the fluted grille and wrap-around taillights - are still present, but the car can't be mistaken for a "pedestrian" Vantage, DB9, or DBS.

Infiniti G37 Convertible

Chopping the top off a car isn't as easy as it sounds, especially when the fixed roof is replaced with a folding one of the steel variety - the panels and system of motors and hinges add significant weight. Worse, in order to get the whole mess to fit in the trunk, folding hard tops often require a bubbly, arching roofline and an ungainly, long rear deck. If you've had the displeasure of studying a Volkswagen Eos, you know what we're talking about.

Ford Transit Connect Family One Concept

Enough with the cargo haulers - Ford's new Transit Connect is just as well suited to being a people mover, and the Family One Concept, unveiled at this week's New York Auto Show, proves it.

While previous Transit Connect concepts served to illustrate the van's flexibility in a commercial setting, the Family One concept is designed for the family - specifically, Ford says, for "the coolest mom."

GMC Yukon Denali Hybrid

In what just seems to be a move to bolster its hybrid portfolio, GM is unveiling the 2009 GMC Yukon Denali Hybrid at the 2009 New York auto show.

Like the recently announced Cadillac Escalade Platinum Hybrid, the Yukon Denali Hybrid takes the 2-Mode hybrid system offered in the base Yukon model, but applies it to the brand's top-tier SUV offering. As is the case with "normal" Yukon and Yukon Denali models, the Denali Hybrid adds features (e.g. a custom grille, 22-inch wheels, ) that aren't offered on the Yukon Hybrid.

Acura ZDX Concept

No longer can we call the BMW X6 unique. Acura's ZDX concept, shown at the 2009 New York auto show, also mixes sports coupe DNA with that of a sports-utility.

In Acura-speak, this particular crossover segment is called `luxury performance coupe-plus.' According to Jeff Conrad, Acura's vice president of sales, the mix of sports coupe and SUV allows the RDX to create a "new" segment.

Mitsubishi Outlander GT Prototype

Taking center stage at Mitsubishi's display at the 2009 New York auto show is the Outlander GT Prototype, a sportier version of the company's crossover.

Many of the design elements on the Outlander GT are unmistakably inspired by the Lancer Evolution X. You'd be forgiven for looking at the slender bi-xenon headlamps and shark-like snout and thinking the Outlander is an Evo wagon. Mitsubishi took the aggressive styling further with reshaped fenders, side mirrors, and a new hood. The new pieces not only enhance the look of the concept, but also function to reduce drag.

BMW 5-Series and 3-Series Gran Turismo

The new BMW 5-series Gran Turismo is (almost) here - displayed as a thinly veiled concept in Geneva. The nearly identical production version is scheduled to make its debut in Frankfurt this fall; it should be in showrooms before the end of the year. But that's not the entire BMW GT story. The company isn't talking about it yet, but we'll see the same theme again with a 3-series Gran Turismo coming three years from now.

Saleen Raptor Super Sports Car

Saleen Raptor Super Sports Car
Saleen Raptor is a mid-engined sports coupe featuring 650hp and a top speed oveSaleen's 5.0 Liter Supercharged V8 runs on E85 ethanol which burns more cleanly and features a higher octane rating for more power. The result is a 0-60 MPH of 3.2 seconds and top speed over 200 MPH. r 200 MPH.

Bugatti Streamliner Concept Car

Bugatti Streamliner Concept Car
Maltese designer Reuben Zammit designed the Streamliner as a 2+2 with ample luggage space.This all curves approach gives it a nice Bugatti retro flair. The car would use a twin-turbocharged version of the W12 engine and be powered by the rear wheels only.

Toyota FT-HS Concept Car

Toyota FT-HS Concept Car
The Toyota FT-HS concept sports car is a front-engine, rear-drive car with a projected zero-to-60 acceleration in the four-second range. A powerful V6, 3.5L-engine is coupled with a 21st century sports hybrid system with a target power output of approximately 400-horsepower. The Toyota FT-HS incorporates hybrid capability while maintaining sports car essentials, such as a sleek profile, lightweight aero-dynamic materials, and an advanced high-output powertrain.

Mustang Concept Car

Mustang Concept Car
Mustang Concept Car
The Mustang Giugiaro concept car is a one-off design study by Fabrizio Giugiaro, styling director of Italdesign. Although Ford officials aren't saying anything, there is speculation that Giugiaro concept might preview some aspects of the next-generation Mustang.This Mustang concept car appears more compact than the production car, beacause of a reduction of the rear overhang and a signature Giugiaro “trick” of tapering the angles on the car to the limit of its mechanical outlines. The vibrant orange concept is also wider than the production version

Peugeot Concept Car

Peugeot Concept Car
Peugeot Concept Car
The Peugeot 308 RC Z concept car is a new Peugeot interpretation of driving pleasure. The car is a 2+2 coupe, with true versatility and at the same time a style that is modern, original and well-balancedThe 308 RC Z concept car is powered by a 1.6 litre THP engine producing 218 bhp and maximum torque of 280 Nm a low engine speed (300 Nm in overboost). These values ensure remarkable responsiveness under all driving conditions.

Chevrolet Concept Car

Chevrolet Concept Car
Chevrolet Concept Car
The Chevrolet WTCC Ultra has got what it takes to be a star. Not just because its rear spoiler shoots so brashly up towards the heavens. The bold and aggressive design of the sports car study takes the Chevrolet body language to the extreme.
"We wanted to explore the concept of a Chevrolet muscle car reinvented for Europe," says David Lyon, Executive Director GM Asia-Pacific Design.The Chevrolet WTCC Ultra concept car is equipped with a powerful 1,991 cm3 diesel unit generating 139 kW/190 hp. The basic version of the four-cylinder engine is the common rail unit with four-valve technology and variable turbine blade geometry currently powering the Chevrolet Captiva and due to go into the Epica from spring 2007.For Ewan Kingsbury, the Lead Designer of the WTCC Ultra, "aggressive", "muscular" and "dramatic" are the words that first spring to mind when he is asked to describe the design of the new project. "As the chosen theme of the car was a concept racecar, this immediately gave me license to push the passion and aggression of the styling to the extreme".

Porsche Gemballa Mirage GT

Porsche Gemballa Mirage GT
Porsche Gemballa Exotic Car
German leading Porsche tuner, Uwe Gemballa, has developed a Carrerat GT that sets the world of exotic cars on fire.
The Porsche Mirage delivers 1,000 hp and 886lb-ft of torque from a twin-turbo V-10 engine which propels it from zero to 60 miles per hour in 3.1 seconds with a top speed of 250 miles per hourThe Gemballa has a modified six-speed sequential racing transmission to better channel the engine's power to the asphalt. The pair of gullwing doors add to its curb appeal ... and the price of this ultimate exotic car? $2.2 million! So start saving now

Caparo T1 Concept Sports Car

Caparo T1 Concept Sports Car
Caparo T1 Concept Sports Car
The Caparo T1 show car is the first T1 prototype, and a second test car is under construction. This super sports car is predicted to be capable of 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds and 3g acceleration in cornering and braking. Production cars will start reaching customers in 2007.This 2-seater, rear mid-engine concept car reaches a mximum speed of 322 Kmh (200 mph) and it will be the closest production car to a formula 1 race car

Buick Riviera Concept Sports Car

Buick Riviera Concept Sports Car
Buick Riviera Concept Car
The new Buick Riviera concept sporst car has a sleek aerodynamic shape meant to attract car enthusiastsWith this concept, General Motors attempts to set the pulse racing of the fans of sports cars

Audi GT3 Sports Car Race Car

Audi GT3 Sports Car Race Car
The new The Audi GT3 R8 sports car is a race car that will enter into some of the great races of the world sometime next year. Power for the Audi GT3 has been boosted to 500hp and the engineers digged deep into the technics to conform with GT3 standards. The four-wheel-drive system had to be replaced with a more conventional GT rear-wheel drive system and it is also equipped with a newly developed six-speed sports sequential gear box. The Audi GT3 is a super sports car indeed.

Corvette ZR1 Sports Car

Corvette ZR1 Sports Car
The new 2009 Corvette ZR1 is a fast and powerful sports car. It has a 6.2-liter surpercharged engine with 638hp. The acceleration of 0-60mph time of just 3.4 seconds will make it reach reach 100mph from standstill in 7 seconds flat.The final MSRP of the new Corvette is $103,300 including the destination charge, but it will have a $1700 gas guzzler tax added on top of this

Ferrari California Sports Car

Ferrari California Sports Car
The new 2010 Ferrari California is the first hard-top convertible ever produced by Ferrari and the first to feature a mid-front positioned engineFerrari California features a new 4.3 liter V8 with direct injection and a flat crankshaft that will put out 460HP. The result is a 0-60mph of under 4 seconds.

Shelby Supercars Ultimate Aero Twin Turbo

Shelby Supercars Ultimate Aero Twin Turbo
The Shelby Supercars Ultimate Aero Twin Turbo set the new World’s Fastest Production Car record with an average top speed of 255.83 mph.
On a temporarily-closed 2 lane public highway in Washington State, the SSC Ultimate Aero posted a top speed of 257.11 mph (413.83 kph) on its first pass and 254.55 mph (409.71 kph) on its return pass, achieving a new top speed record: a staggering 255.83 mph (411.76 kph).SSC used a turbo V8 outputting 1183 HP and 1094 lbs. of torque. The use of lightweight carbon fiber materials allows for a low dry weight of 2750 lbs. giving the Aero TT the production record for lbs/hp ratio at 2.33

Lamborghini Reventon

Lamborghini Reventon

The Lamborghini Reventon is an extreme super sports car without equals.
With only 20 produced (each 1 Million Euro), Lamborghini Reventon is a symbol of extreme exclusivity with extraordinary performance through the entire technical and dynamic competence of the twelve cylinder LamborghiniLamborghini prides itself on being the extraordinary manufacturer of extreme super sports cars without compromise. The Reventon was inspired by the fastest airplanes and perfected to the last detail.

2008 Maserati Edo Corsa

The 2008 Maserati Edo Competition MC12 Corsa is an amazing race car, with 755 bhp and 546 lb-ft of torque and a light weigth of 2,529 lbsThe 6.0-liter V12 now announces its power through a newly developed Edo competition high-flow exhaust system – and it does so with a soundtrack guaranteed to induce goose bumps! The independently adjustable compression and rebound damping permits truly individual suspension setups. The unique system, with its three different adjustments, allows for low-speed compression damping characteristics to be altered while the high-speed settings, having a strong influence on ride-quality, remain constant. True racing technology for the road!