Koenigsegg CCX $600,910

The Koenigsegg CCX is the latest supercar from Koenigsegg. CCX is an abbreviation for Competition Coupe X. The X commemorates the 10th anniversary of the completion and test drive of the first CC vehicle in 1996. The CCX is intended to be more suitable for the U.S. market and thus engineered to comply with US regulations. The CCX is powered by a Koenigsegg designed and assembled, all aluminium, 4700 cm³ DOHC 32-valve V8 based on the Ford Modular engine architecture enhanced with twin Rotrex centrifugal superchargers with response system, 1.2 bar boost pressure and an 8.2:1 compression ratio. The engine produces 806 hp (601 kW) and 678 lbf.ft (920 Nm) on 91 octane (U.S. rating) gasoline, 850 hp (634 kW) on 96 octane (Euro rating) gasoline and 900 hp (671 kW) on biofuel.

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Bugatti Veyron $1,700,000

The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 is the most powerful, most expensive, and fastest street-legal production car in the world, with a proven top speed of over 400 km/h (407 km/h or 253 mph). It reached full production in September 2005. The car is built by Volkswagen AG subsidiary Bugatti Automobiles SAS and is sold under the legendary Bugatti marque. It is named after racing driver Pierre Veyron, who won the 24 hours of Le Mans in 1939 while racing for the original Bugatti firm. The Veyron features a W16 engine—16 cylinders in 4 banks of 4 cylinders.

According to Volkswagen, the final production Veyron engine produces between 1020 and 1040 metric hp (1006 to 1026 SAE net hp), so the car will be advertised as producing "1001 horsepower" in both the US and European markets. This easily makes it the most powerful production road-car engine in history.

VOLVO C70

The Volvo C70 introduced as a 1997 model in Europe, and as a 1998 model in North America, built by the Ford Motor Company's Volvo subsidiary. The C70 is available in both convertible and (originally) coup? versions with a choice of manual or automatic transmission. Although visually based on the 850, it was actually engineered by Tom Walkinshaw Racing and was a breakthrough design for Peter Horbury.

Volvo C70 Specifications:
Make and Model: Volvo C70
Year: 1997
Engine Type: 2.4 Liter Turbocharged Inline 5
Torque: 210lb-ft@1800rpm
Acceleration 0-60: 8.0 s
Suspension: Strut front suspension with stabilizer bar semi-independent with coil springs
Wheel Base: 104.901 inches
List Price: $47,246
Horsepower: 197bhp@6000rpm
Top Speed: 145 mph
Brakes: Four-wheel antilock brakes
Transmission: 5 Speed Manual
Weight: 3135 lbs

ROLLS ROYCE PHANTOM

The Rolls-Royce Phantom was launched in 2003, it is an ultra-luxury sedan automobile made by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in Great Britain, a BMW subsidiary. The engine is derived from BMW's existing V12 powerplant. It is the first Rolls-Royce branded car made under the ownership of BMW. An extended wheelbase Phantom was presented in March 2005 at the Geneva Motor Show, which is 250 mm longer than the standard Phantom.

Rolls Royce Phantom Specifications:
Make and Model: Rolls Royce Phantom
Year: 2003
Engine Type: 6.8 Liter V12
Torque: 720 Nm (530 lb.ft) @ Nmlb-ft@rpm
Acceleration 0-60: 5.9 s
Suspension: Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and air springs , multi-link rear suspensi
Wheel Base: 3570 mm / 140.6 in inches
List Price: $0
Horsepower: 453 bhp @ 5350bhp@rpm
Top Speed: 149 mph
Brakes: Ventilated disc
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Weight: 5478 lb kg lbs

MCLAREN F1

The McLaren F1 supercar was engineered and produced by McLaren Cars, a branch of the British McLaren Group that, among others, owns the McLaren Mercedes Formula One team. The McLaren F1 is one of the most popular modern supercars, and is quickly securing a spot among the most famous cars ever made. Only 100 cars were manufactured, 64 of those were street versions, 5 were LMs, 3 were GTs and the rest were GTR models. Production began in 1994 and ended in 1998.

McLaren F1 Specifications:
Make and Model: McLaren F1
Year: 1994
Engine Type: 6.1 Liter V12
Torque: 479.2lb-ft@5600rpm
Acceleration 0-60: 3.2 s
Suspension: Double Wishbones w/Light Alloy Dampers, Co-Axial Coil Springs
Wheel Base: 107.001 inches
List Price: $890,000
Horsepower: 627bhp@7400rpm
Top Speed: 231 mph
Brakes: ventilated
Transmission: 6 Speed Manual
Weight: 2509.3 lbs

ALPINA B7

BMW with Alpina have created a special high performance version of the 7 Series luxury sedan. The 2006 BMW Alpina B7 brings together the luxury, pioneering design, and advanced technology of the 7 Series Sedan. The heart of the B7 is a 4.4 litre V8 engine that is charged through the use of a radial (Nautilus-type) compressor. The combination of Valvetronic and charging is world first.

Alpina B7 Specifications:
Make and Model: Alpina B7
Year: 2006
Engine Type: 4.4 litre Supercharged V8
Torque: 516.3lb-ft@4250rpm
Acceleration 0-60: 4.9 s
Wheel Base: 118.1 inches
List Price: $147,988
Horsepower: 500bhp@5800rpm
Top Speed: 186 mph
Brakes: Discs w/Teve Twin-Piston Calipers
Transmission: ZF 6-Speed Automatic w/SwitchTronic Control
Weight: 4321 lbs

NISSAN 300ZX

The Nissan 300ZX also known as the Nissan Fairlady Z was part of the third and fourth generation of Nissan's Z-car with chassis designations Z31 and Z32. The 300ZX accelerated and handled better than the 280ZX, though their chassis remained similar with the same 91.3 in wheelbase. The ?Z-car' was a reference to a series of sports cars that were manufactured by Nissan under the Datsun brand name.

Nissan 300ZX Specifications:
Make and Model: Nissan 300ZX
Year: 1989
Engine Type: 3.0 Liter Turbocharged V6
Torque: 283lb-ft@3600rpm
Acceleration 0-60: 6.5 s
Wheel Base: 96.5 inches
List Price: $33,000
Horsepower: 300bhp@6400rpm
Top Speed: 155 mph
Brakes: Vented Discs w/Vacuum Assist & ABS
Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
Weight: 3481 lbs

HONDA NSX R

Ten years after the introduction of the original NSX-R, Honda's objective is delivering new aerodynamic technologies to achieve a level of stability beyond earlier designs. The NSX-R has a more aggressive rear spoiler and hood vent, along with other refinements to reduce the weight to 1270 kg. Under the body, panels and air fences in the front, along with a small rear diffuser serve to produce balanced downforce. The subtle changes along with its renowned handling have kept NSX-R in contention on the track even against considerably higher-powered cars.
Honda NSX R Specifications:
Make and Model: Honda NSX-R
Year: 2002
Engine Type: 3.0 Liter V6
Torque: 224.2lb-ft@5300rpm
Acceleration 0-60: 4.7 s
Suspension: Double Wishbones w/torion Bars
Wheel Base: 99.6 inches
List Price: $127,000
Horsepower: 276.2bhp@7300rpm
Top Speed: 174 mph
Brakes: Vented Discs w/Specially Developed ABS
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
Weight: 2800 lbs

BUGATTI VEYRON

The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 has a very impressive top speed of over 400 km/h (407.5 km/h or 253.2 mph) and an equally impressive price tag of over 1 million u.s dollars. It reached full production in September 2005. The car is built by Volkswagen AG subsidiary Bugatti Automobiles SAS and is sold under the Bugatti name. It is named after racing driver Pierre Veyron, who won the 24 hours of Le Mans in 1939 while racing for the original Bugatti firm.

Bugatti Veyron Specifications:
Make and Model: Bugatti Veyron
Year: 2005
Engine Type: 8.0 L quad-turbo W16
Torque: 921lb-ft@2200-5500rpm
Acceleration 0-60: 2.5 s
Suspension: Double wishbone front /rear
Wheel Base: 2700 mm (106.3 in) inches
List Price: $1,700,000
Horsepower: 1001bhp@6000rpm
Top Speed: 253 mph
Brakes: cross-drilled and turbine vented carbon rotors
Transmission: 7-speed dual clutch sequential manual
Weight: 4162 lbs

AUDI TT

The Audi TT was first shown as a concept car at the 1995 Frankfurt Motor Show and went into production in 1998. The design is credited to J Mays and Freeman Thomas of Volkswagen's California design studio. The name is an abbreviation of "Tourist Trophy", an annual road race on the Isle of Man.

Audi TT Specifications:
Make and Model: Audi TT
Year: 1998
Engine Type: 1.8 Liter Turbocharged Inline 4
Torque: 234lb-ft@4700rpm
Acceleration 0-60: 7.4 s
Suspension: Independent suspension, MacPherson struts
Wheel Base: 95.601 inches
List Price: $30,500
Horsepower: 180bhp@5500rpm
Top Speed: 130 mph
Brakes: Four-wheel antilock disc brakes
Transmission: 5 Speed Manual
Weight: 2740 lbs

AUDI R8

The Audi R8 is the first mid-engined sports car and was released by Audi in 2006. Audi announced in 2005 that the name of the successful Audi R8 race car would be used for a new road car in 2007, the Audi R8, based on the Audi Le Mans, which was a concept car at the 2003 Geneva Auto Show. The R8 was officially launched at the Paris Auto Show on 30 September 2006. The R8 combines Audi's experience gained from numerous motorsport victories.

Audi R8 Specifications:
Make and Model: Audi R8
Year: 2007
Engine Type: 4.2 Liter V8
Torque: 317lb-ft@5500rpm
Acceleration 0-60: 4.5 s
Suspension: Double Wishbones w/Audi Magnetorheological Dampers
Wheel Base: 104.301 inches
List Price: $140,000
Horsepower: 420bhp@8205rpm
Top Speed: 187 mph
Brakes: ABS, vented disc
Transmission: 6 Speed Manual
Weight: 3434 lbs

ALFA ROMEO GT COUPE

The Alfa Romeo GT is a coupe produced by Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo since 2004. The GT is based on the larger 156 sedan, with the coup? body styled by Bertone. Most mechanicals are taken directly from the 156, with some influence from the slightly more modern 147. The 240bhp 3.2-litre V6 offers good all-round performance but is prone to torque steer.

Alfa Romeo GT Coupe Specifications:
Make and Model: Alfa Romeo GT Coup
Year: 2004
Engine Type: 3.2 Liter V6
Torque: 220lb-ft@4800rpm
Acceleration 0-60: 6.7 s
Suspension: double wishbone front/multilink rear
Wheel Base: 102.2 inches
List Price: $50,746
Horsepower: 240bhp@6,200rpm
Top Speed: 150 mph
Brakes: Ventilated Discs
Transmission: 6 Speed Manual
Weight: 3100 lbs

TOYOTA SUPRA TURBO

The fourth generation of the Supra, Toyota took a big leap in the direction of a more powerful sports car. The new Supra was completely redesigned, with rounded body styling partly based on the Ferrari F40. The MKIV Supra's twin turbos operated in sequential mode instead of the more common parallel mode. The sequential setup featured a pair of small, equally sized turbos, with ceramic blades for the domestic Japanese market and steel blades for export (USA, Europe) markets.

Toyota Supra Turbo Specifications:

Make and Model: Toyota Supra Turbo
Year: 1993
Engine Type: 3.0 Liter Twin Turbo Inline-6
Torque: -ft@4000rpm
Acceleration 0-60: 5.0 s
Wheel Base: 100.4 inches
List Price: 38,000
Horsepower: 320bhp@5800rpm
Top Speed: 155 mph
Brakes: Vented Discs w/Vacuum Assist & ABS
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
Weight: 3450 lbs

SHELBY CSX

The Shelby CSX Cobra is arguably one of the world's most famous and recognizable sports cars. Today's Shelby CSX 4000 is everything the 1965 model was, and more. The authenticity of each vehicle is documented by Shelby CSX numbers and a manufacturer's Statement of Origin signed by Carroll Shelby himself. Improvements include a stronger steel frame and better alloys used in the components, plus better cooling and additional heat shielding to make these cars safer and more drivable wihtout losing any of their original character. With 0-60 in four seconds flat and a quarter mile in just 12, you can know what it is like to drive a true american legend.

Shelby CSX Specifications:
Make and Model: Shelby CSX Cobra
Year: 1965
Engine Type: 7.0 liter V-8
Torque: 450lb-ft@4500rpm
Acceleration 0-60: 4.0 s
Suspension: 4-wheel independant
Wheel Base: 90.0 inches
List Price: $110,000
Horsepower: 512bhp@6000rpm
Top Speed: 150+ mph
Brakes: 4-wheel disc
Transmission: 4-speed top loader
Weight: 2500 lbs

MITSUBISHI 3000GT VR4

The Mitsubishi GTO although in most export markets it was rebadged as a Mitsubishi 3000GT. The 3000GT was also sold by Chrysler in North America as a Dodge Stealth captive import from 1991 to 1996 with only minor detail/appearance differences. Regardless of its badge or eventual target market, every car was built on the same production line at Mitsubishi's plant in Nagoya, Japan.

Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 Specifications:
Make and Model: Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4
Year: 1994
Engine Type: DOHC 24v V6 twin turbo
Torque: 307lb-ft@2500rpm
Acceleration 0-60: 5.4 s
Suspension: Front : MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar Rear : Double wish-bone, coil springs, stabi
Wheel Base: 97.2 inches
List Price: $44,600
Horsepower: 300bhp@6000rpm
Top Speed: 160 mph
Brakes: 4 wheel disc with 4 piston calipers
Transmission: 6 speed Manual/4-speed automatic
Weight: 3781 lbs

MASERATI GRAN SPORT

The Maserati Gran Sport is a more sporting and more expensive version of the Coupe. The Gran Sport features a sportier interior, more powerful engine, and more aggressive suspension tuning than the Coupe. The GranSport name also has a special symbolic significance for the Trident as it was first used in the 1950s for an elegant two-litre coupe designed by the Carozzeria Frua on the base of the famous A6 G.

Maserati Gran Sport Specifications:
Make and Model: Maserati Gran Sport
Year: 2004
Engine Type: 4.2 Liter V8
Torque: 332.6lb-ft@4500rpm
Acceleration 0-60: 4.8 s
Suspension: Double Wishbones wVariable Gas Dampers, Coil Springs
Wheel Base: 104.7 inches
List Price: $98,000
Horsepower: 395.6bhp@7000rpm
Top Speed: 180.2 mph
Brakes: Brembro Cross-Drilled Discs w/4-Piston Calipers
Transmission: Paddle Operated Cambiocorsa 6-Speed Transaxle w/Electro-Hydraulic Operation
Weight: 3704 lbs

MASERATI 3200 GT COUPE

The Maserati 3200 GT Coupe is powered by a completely new 4.2 liter v-8. The engine is capable of producing nearly 400bhp with a peak torque of 333lb-ft. The Brembo braking system was designed to achieve high levels of braking performance, and is the result of the use of self-ventilated, cross-drilled large diamerter discs. The interior is a combination of fine workmanship, classic analog instrumentation and modern electronics. The centerpiece is the Maserati Info Center, a multifunctional instrument located at the center console and equipped with a 5.8inch color display. This integrated unit controls the stereo system, the trip computer, and the climate control adjustments.

Maserati 3200 GT Coupe Specifications:
Make and Model: Maserati 3200 GT Coupe
Year: 1998
Engine Type: 4.2 liter V-8
Torque: 330lb-ft@4500rpm
Acceleration 0-60: 4.8 s
Suspension: Forged aluminum
Wheel Base: 104.7 inches
List Price: $77,175
Horsepower: 390bhp@7000rpm
Top Speed: 177 mph
Brakes: 4-wheel disc
Transmission: 6-speed Manual
Weight: 3678 lbs

KOENIGSEGG CCR

The Koenigsegg CCR is a supercar made by Koenigsegg. It briefly held the world speed record for a production car. Designed and manufactured in ?ngelholm, Sweden, it made it's debut at the 2004 Geneva Auto Show. A silver ghost decorates each CCR vehicle. This is to honour the Swedish Fighter Jet Squadron No. 1, which left its localities to Koenigsegg after being shut down in 2003. The ghost was the symbol of the squadron.

Koenigsegg CCR Specifications:
Make and Model: Koenigsegg CCR
Year: 2004
Engine Type: 4.7 Liter V8
Torque: 678.6lb-ft@5700rpm
Acceleration 0-60: 3.8 s
Suspension: Double Wishbones w/Pushrod Actuated VPS Shock Absorbers, Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar
Wheel Base: 104.7 inches
List Price: $650,000
Horsepower: 806bhp@6900rpm
Top Speed: 241.1 mph
Brakes: Vented Discs w/6-Pot Calipers, ABS
Transmission: Cima 6-Speed Manual w/Air to Oil Cooler, 215mm AP Racing Clutch
Weight: 2712 lbs

KOENIGSEGG CC 8S

The Koenigsegg CC8S is made by Koenigsegg however, it is no longer in production. The Koenigsegg CC body and chassis are made of autoclaved epoxy pre-impregnated carbonfiber. The use of this material enables the car to be extremely strong, lightweight and completely resistant to corrosion. Like a racing car, it can be fully modified to optimize the vehicle for the track. The chassis is designed by composite engineers with experience from Formula One racing.

Koenigsegg CC 8S Specifications:
Make and Model: Koenigsegg CC 8S
Year: 2002
Engine Type: 4.7 Liter V8
Torque: 553.2lb-ft@5000rpm
Acceleration 0-60: 3.4 s
Suspension: Double Wishbones w/Pushrod Actuated Ohlins Shock Absorbers, Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar
Wheel Base: 104.7 inches
List Price: $350,000
Horsepower: 655bhp@6800rpm
Top Speed: 240 mph
Brakes: Vented Discs
Transmission: Cima 6-Speed Manual w/Air to Oil Cooler, 215mm AP Racing Clutch
Weight: 2646 lbs