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 This five speed, mid-engine sports car from Lotus is powered to a top speed of 125 mph by a deceptive 1.8-litre, four cylinder, 16-valve engine. Thanks to its lightweight frame, tipping the scales at under 1,600 lbs, the diminutive Elise still packs a 5.6-second 0-60 punch. |
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Vauxhall VX220 |
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 The Vauxhall VX220 is a five-speed, mid-engine beauty that goes from standstill to 60 mph in 5.6 head-turning seconds. Its sequential, multi-point fuel injected, 4-cylinder aluminum Ecotec engine pumps out 145 bhp, catapulting this British performance machine to 135 mph. |
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Opel Speedster |
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 The Opel Speedster is a lightweight two-seater that possesses a weight of just 1,920 lbs. Its 2.2 litre, 16-valve Ecotec engine delivers 150 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm and 145 bhp at 5,800 rpm, which takes the Speedster from a standing start to 62 mph in under six seconds. |
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Ford TS-50 |
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 Designed for the Australian market, the Ford TS-50 is powered by a 5.6 litre, V-8 engine, which transfers 369 lb-ft of torque and 335 bhp to a heavy duty Tremec five-speed manual transmission. Riding on standard 18-inch alloy wheels, the TS-50 hits 60 mph in under six seconds. |
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Mercedes CL55 |
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 The Mercedes CLK-GTR accelerates from 0-100 mph in a head-spinning 6.5 seconds. At 7,000 rpm, its 12-cylinder engine cranks out 600 bhp fed into wide 18-inch performance wheels. This lightweight supercar boasts a 0-60 mph time in the neighborhood of four seconds. |
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Jaguar XKR |
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 Possessing a 4.0-litre, V-8 that generates 370 bhp and over 380 lb-ft of torque, the Jaguar XK8's top speed surpasses 150 mph. Its massive 32-valve engine revs to over 6,000 rpms -- enough to take this 3,700-lb supercar from 0-60 mph in a plenty quick 5.2 seconds. |
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BMW M5 |
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 From Germany comes this 4,000-lb speedster. The BMW M5's 5.0-litre, V-8 engine has a maximum speed of 7,000 rpm, supplying this exotic with 400 bhp and the power to top out at over 150 mph. Race through the six-speed gearbox to go from 0-60 mph in 5.3 seconds. |
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BMW Z8 |
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 From BMW, the beautifully-styled Z8 packs a dynamic 5.0 litre, 32-valve, V-8 engine with 400 bhp and up to 369 lb-ft of torque. With a top speed of 155 mph, and a 0-62 mph time of 4.7 seconds, this gorgeous, German engineered six speed is perhaps the ultimate roadster. |
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HSV Coupe GTS |
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 Manufactured in Clayton, Australia, the Holden HSV Coupe GTS houses a sturdy 5.7-litre, V-8 engine capable of generating over 400 bhp at 6,500 rpm. Extraordinary acceleration thrusts this 3,700-lb exotic from 0-100 mph in 11.3 seconds and tops out just above 170 mph. |
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Ford Mustang Cobra |
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 From America's first carmaker comes this 32-valve, 5.4 litre, V-8 monster. With an engine that redlines at 6,500 rpm and cranks out over 380 bhp, the Ford Mustang Cobra R is 3,500 lbs of pure muscle and capable of hitting 60 mph in 4.9 seconds and 100 mph in just 12.9. |
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Chevrolet Corvette Z06 |
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 The ultimate American muscle car, Chevrolet's Corvette Z06 generates 405 bhp at 6,000 rpm -- all from a powerful 5.7 litre, eight-cylinder engine. ABS and speed-sensitive, power-assisted rack and pinion steering give you ultimate control while driving at more than 170 mph. |
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Dodge Viper GTS |
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 Get behind the wheel of this automotive legend in the making and 100 mph is less than 9.5 seconds away. The Dodge Viper GTSs 20-valve, V-10 engine mated to a beefy six-speed overdrive transmission generates upwards of 450 bhp and a staggering 490 lb-ft of torque. |
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Ferrari 360 Spider |
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 The Ferrari 360 Spider, from Italys premiere car manufacturer, generates 275 lb-ft of torque and 400 bhp at 8,500 rpm. Its precision engineered 8-cylinder engine turns out 0-100 mph in slightly over 10 seconds, while maximum speed hovers in the neighborhood of 180 mph. |
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Porsche 911 Turbo |
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 This German engineered exotic houses a flat six, 3.6 litre, twin turbo engine capable of pumping out 414 bhp and accelerating from 0-60 mph in a scant 4.2 seconds. Top speed for the Porsche 911 Turbo is a convincing 190 mph, while 0-100 mph takes a mere 9.2 seconds. |
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Aston Martin Vanquish |
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 Powered by a 6.0-litre, V-12 engine that pumps out 450 bhp at 6,500 rpm, the Aston Martin Vanquish can achieve top speeds upward of 180 mph. Giant 19-inch wheels propel the Vanquish to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds, placing this British exotic in an elite group of supercars. |
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Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina |
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 Ferrari introduced a convertible version of the 550 at the Paris Motor Show in 2000. This Barchetta was a true roadster with no real convertible top provided. A total of 448 Barchettas were produced. It had performance to look up at, with a top speed at 323 km/h (199 mph) and a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of just 4.5 seconds. |
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Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0 |
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 The heart of the incredible Lamborghini Diablo VT is a six litre, V-12 engine that generates peak horsepower at 7,100 rpm and puts it to the ground through curve-hugging, 18-inch wheels. Accelerate from 0-60 mph in under four seconds and top out at speeds over 200 mph. |
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Porsche Carrera GT |
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 A study, which was presented in Paris in Sept. 2000, the Carrera GT from Porsche doesn't top out until the speedometer needle sweeps past 200 mph, and it gets there fast! This exotic clocks 0-125 mph in under 10 seconds, while peak horsepower checks in at 558 bhp. |
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Lamborghini Murciélago |
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 With a carbon fiber and steel alloy body the Murcielago tips the scales at just over 3,600 lbs and boasts the most powerful Lamborghini road engine to date. Its longitudinally midmounted, twin double overhead cam, 48-valve, V-12 outputs 571 bhp and a top speed of 205 mph. |
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Mercedes CLK-GTR |
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 The Mercedes CLK-GTR accelerates from 0-100 mph in a head-spinning 6.5 seconds. At 7,000 rpm, its 12-cylinder engine cranks out 600 bhp fed into wide 18-inch performance wheels. This lightweight supercar boasts a 0-60 mph time in the neighborhood of four seconds. |
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Ferrari F50 |
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 3,000 lbs of Italian supercar, the Ferrari F50 is capable of unimaginable feats including 0-100 mph in six seconds and a top speed of 202 mph. Its 4.7-litre, 60-valve, V-12 engine generates over 500 bhp at 8,500 rpm, rocketing this beauty from 0-60 mph in only 3.7 seconds. |
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McLaren F1 |
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 The McLaren F1 was the fastest production car ever built (having achieved a top speed of 240.14 mph, 386.5 km/h) until surpassed in 2005 by the Koenigsegg CCR, and then the Bugatti Veyron in 2006. The car remains as one of the most popular modern supercars, and is quickly securing a spot among the most famous cars ever made. |
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McLaren F1 LM |
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 With only five in existence, the McLaren F1 LM is the ultimate rarity. Powered by a 48-valve, V-12 engine, generating 668 bhp and 520 lb-ft of torque, its 0-100 mph time is a blistering 6.1 seconds. A top speed of over 200 mph ensures the F1 LM a place in automotive history. |
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