A new luxury sports car has been developed in the Costa Brava, Spain. It mixes old timers philosophy and air craft technology. The new a. d TRAMONTANA starts its own history at the Geneva International Motor Show in March 2005. Seeing an a.d TRAMONTANA......

Minimal bodywork, moulded to the highest standards possible, consisting of separate composite panels reduces weight, minimizes costs and allows easy access for adjustment of most settings. Developed in the wind tunnel to generate front and rear down-force,......

Named after Helios, the mythological Greek god of the sun, the ASC Helios four-door convertible from Southgate, Mich.-based ASC Incorporated is a bright, shining reflection of the companys automotive knowledge, creative capabilities and technical prowess.......

Theres a new snake in town. ASC Incorporated, a full-service specialty-vehicle design and development partner for automotive manufacturers, here today unveiled a new, specially modified Chevrolet SSR concept vehicle dubbed the ASC Chevy SSR Diamondback,......

The KZ1R, Ascaris new thoroughbred for the track, makes its first appearance in Holland at Auto Rai.The KZ1R is the track-tuned version of the KZ1, the race-bred supercar for the road, of which only 50 will ever be created.Its powerful 5.0 litre......

The future of Aston Martin is epitomised by the all-new DB9, a 22 seater sports car that sets new standards in its class due to its astonishing combination of agility, V12 power, smoothness, beautiful design and hand craftsmanship. Using a radical......

The Ultimate Aston Martin‘The fastest road car in the history of Aston Martin. A car that fuses hand-crafted tradition with the highest calibre of automotive technology. Appropriately it is our flagship car - the V12 Vanquish S - the ultimate Aston......

New standards can only be set through continuous work and further development. This is one target which Abt Sportsline, the world-wide leading Audi tuner, gives top priority. Due to this reason a concept was developed for the new Audi A4 Avant which......

In February of 2004 Bentley Motors announced details of wide-ranging changes to its outstanding range of Arnage luxury saloons. The continued investment in the Arnage range is aimed at reinforcing its credentials, both as the only true drivers car in......

Some 75 years since the adventurer and Le Mans winner Woolf Barnato raced and beat the famous Blue Train on its journey across France, Bentley Motors and its coach building division Mulliner are celebrating his achievement with a powerful, distinctive......

From Bentleys very earliest days, open-top cars have been an intrinsic part of the companys heritage. Over the decades that followed many revered convertible or drophead models were created, both by notable Bentley coachbuilders such as Mulliner,......

Bentley Motors is delighted to confirm that the unique Arnage Limousine concept, created by its Bentley Mulliner coachbuilding division for the 2004 Geneva International Salon is to be put into a limited production run. Such has been the demand following......

Designed by Bentleys bespoke coachbuilding division, the Mulliner Driving Specification was created in direct response to customer demand for a more overtly sporting character to the Continental GT. The new Mulliner Driving Specification is the......

The G-POWER G6 5.0 engine catapults this 6-series vehicle in M-format from G-POWER on the basis of the new BMW 645i into the highest performance dimension of its category. Generating 420 bhp 308 kW and a maximum torque of 540 Nm, the modified luxury......

As probably the fastest front engined road car ever made the BRISTOL FIGHTER has already carved out a special niche in the Supercar world. The fact that it avoids the current fashion for being too wide, too heavy, and too complicated is a source of delight......

Precision and passion are key elements in Chrysler Group vehicles. The Firepower grand tourer concept car, making its debut at the 2005 North American International Auto Show, exudes Chrysler brand attributes of elegance and performance with high customer......

The fastest and most powerful limited-edition street car in the world. Only 24 will be built for the 2006 production year. Now taking orders for 2006 delivery.Includes 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe Venom 1000 Twin Turbo Engine Upgrade 522 CID......

Since its introduction as a concept car at the 1989 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the Dodge Viper has captured the hearts and imagination of enthusiasts around the globe. It has also captured its share of trophies on the track as......

Doran Racing is pleased to announce that the Kodak EasyShare System will sponsor its DORAN JE4 Ford in the 2006 Grand American Rolex Series presented by Crown Royal. The Lebanon, Ohio-based team is also pleased to announce that its two primary drivers......

The Geneva Show sees a surprising newcomer to its stands in the shape of Fenomemon Ltd and their concept Stratos project. This new London-based vehicle design agency is led by a current student on the Royal College of Arts Vehicle Design course, Chris......

Ferraris GT cars have always been highly competitive in the hands of privateers, and their racing achievements have played a fundamental role in the companys motor sport history. Thats why the Ferrari Challenge one-make racing series was created......

The 360 GTC is a new FIAACO homologation of the Challenge Stradale, which adopts some of its basic elements front spoiler, door sills, engine cover and double rear floor. As far as the FIA GT championship is concerned, this competition model meets......

Maranello, 31 March – The opening Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli 2005 race will take place on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 April at the Enzo and Dino Ferrari autodrome, Imola. The Italian GT championship will also kick off this weekend with the Ferrari......

The Pininfarina-designed Ferrari Superamerica combines Ferrari 12-cylinder berlinetta performance with a highly original, innovative take on the convertible concept. The Superamerica is the first production car to adopt an innovative rotating roof......

The latest car from the Prancing Horse, the 612 Scaglietti, is the product an avant-garde design that continues Ferraris long and honorable tradition in the 22 sector. Although designed by Pininfarina, the new model is named after the great Sergio......

The race track has always been the testing ground for the advanced technological research that has later gone into Ferraris road cars. The very first Ferrari, built in 1947, was a 12-cylinder racing car. From that first 12-cylinder, 126 more were born,......

The F2005 is the fifty first single-seater built by Ferrari specifically to compete in the Formula 1 World Championship. The design, which bears the internal code number 656, represents Ferraris more exhaustive interpretation of the 2005 technical regulations.......

The F430 signals the arrival of a brand new generation of Ferrari 8-cylinder models. This new car takes Ferrari’s extraordinary achievements with aluminium technology, begun with the 360 Modena, to a whole new level, and offers a series of extremely......

The Ferrari F430 Spyder will be unveiled at the 2005 Geneva Auto Show in March. The F430 signals the arrival of a brand new generation of Ferrari 8-cylinder models. This new car takes Ferraris extraordinary achievements with aluminium technology,......

The Corse Clienti department was formed in 2001 and since that time it has managed the Ferrari challenge Trofeo Pirelli, the Shell Ferrari Historic Challenge, and F1 Clienti. This group of racing series has encouraged enthusiastic Ferrari owners to race......

Last years Ford Shelby Cobra roadster concept only hinted at the possibilities for the Ford GT supercar architecture and our relationship with Carroll Shelby. The Ford Shelby GR-1 concept provides another glimpse at what the future could hold. J Mays,......

It was in France, in the mid-1960s, that the great American supercar came to life. A low-slung, muscular racing car built to win on the legendary Le Mans race circuit, the Ford GT project was spearheaded by no less a powerhouse than company Chairman......

With the 1966 Sebring-winning Ford GTX1 roadster as inspiration, Ford SVT engineering supervisor Kip Ewing unveiled his take on that legendary racer during the opening day of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show. Ewing conceived the......

The Saleen S281 was introduced in 1996 and became the flagship of the Saleen line of specially modified custom automobiles. Saleen Automotive is headquartered in Corona, California, and was founded in 1983 by Steve Saleen. Prior to the S281, they were......

The muscular Ford Mustang GT-R rekindled the legends road racing glory and the magic of 5.0-liter Mustangs in a stunning racing concept that made its debut at the 2004 New York Auto Show. The Mustang GT-R signaled a potential future race car, while......

- Triple-core intercooled supecharger using 39.5 lbs injectors and supplemental fuel delivery system monitored with AutoMeter Phantom Boost and Fuel Pressure gauges center-mounted.Custom tuned at 11psi to produce 461.1 on-the-ground RWHP by Dyno......

The Honda NSX-R GT features carbon fibre to help reduce the weight of the vehicle, and a telescoping and dramatic rear scoop that extends over the top of the vehicle. The NSX-R GT is a homologation special set to be produced in very small numbers only......

Jaguar Unveils Advanced Lightweight Coupe at the Detroit Auto Show The Advanced Lightweight Coupe represents the very essence of Jaguar, its heart and soul. If you want to know what lies ahead for us, what direction we will take, this is Jaguars......

On February the 28th 2005, at 12.08 local time, the Koenigsegg CCR broke the production road car speed record, achieving a new official top speed of 388 (387.87) kmh at Italys Nardo Prototipo proving ground. A team of five Koenigsegg engineers......

Ferruccio Lamborghini - born under the zodiac sign of Taurus - when he founded the famous super car company, that since then bears his name, gave to it the symbol of the fighting bull.Later, in the 60 decade, when the Miura was introduced, he named......

The Italian sportscar manufacturer presents a limited special edition of its successful sportscar the Lamborghini Gallardo SE. The Lamborghini Gallardo SE (Special Edition) which is limited to 250 units is characterized by a two-tone body paint,......

Two years after the launch of the Coupé version of the Gallardo, Automobili Lamborghini is presenting the new Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder at the Frankfurt Motor Show. This latest addition brings the marques range of supercars to four models.The......

For several years Moroccan coachbuilder Laraki has come to Geneva with a spectacular sports car. But we have not driven one yet, and the fear is that the company will not outgrow the prototype stage. This year Laraki is in Switzerland with the Borac.Its......

The supercar Leblanc Caroline GTR is a real racing car, which can also be driven on public roads. The Leblanc Caroline GTR is built with the newest technology and materials to a very light and powerful car. The layout of the carbonfiber monocoque......

Lotus Announces Elise for USA Group Lotus PLC and its subsidiary Lotus Cars U.S.A. Inc. will expand Lotus presence in the U.S. market with the introduction of a U.S.A. specific version of the world-acclaimed Elise and a future product strategy......

Harking back to some key Lotus sports and GT racer colour schemes (used on some versions of the Lotus Elite, Type 23, and Lotus Elan) from the 1950s and 1960s, Lotus introduces the limited edition Lotus Elise Sports Racer.Two distinctly different......

Lotus Sport, the motor sport division of Lotus Cars Ltd., has developed two higher performance versions of the 2006 Model Year Lotus Exige, the Lotus Exige Cup and the Lotus Exige Cup 240, both developed for track use straight out of the box.The......

470 hptonne Race Ready Sport Exige Debuts at Autosport International Show Lotus Sport, the performance division of Lotus Cars Ltd., has developed the new Lotus Sport Exige, a direct motorsport derivative of the successful Lotus Exige. The Lotus......

Lotus Sport, the performance division of Lotus Cars Ltd., has developed the Lotus Sport Exige 240R, a limited edition high performance sportscar with total global build volumes kept strictly to 50 cars. Lotus Sport will build the Lotus Sport Exige......

Lotus Cars, the sportscar manufacturer, and Gieves %26 Hawkes, the Savile Row tailor, have conspired to form two of the most fashionable accessories for the modern day spy. The collaboration of the British brands is part of Truly British at Harrods, which......

With the Birdcage 75th, based on the Maserati heritage and on its most advanced mechanicals and realized in collaboration with Motorola, Pininfarina revives the storied theme of the true dream car now proposed in a synthesis of the vision of the three......

This Maserati GranSport is powered by a 4.2-liter V8 engine offering nearly 400 horsepower. There is an F1 transmission and custom ordered two-tone leather and suede interior. The odometer currently shows 45,000 original miles.......

This Maserati is the 31st of the 50 built. It was owned by Mr Caiola and has lived a pampered life since new - only been driven just 728 miles. It has been displayed at several local events and earned Best of Class honors at the Manhasset Concours dElegance......

The big Italian saloon is making a triumphant return to the world of the flagship car, in the shape of the Maserati Quattroporte which introduces innovative new concepts to this highly conservative sector.Clothed in an elegantly-designed Pininfarina......

. A grey profile has been added to frame the front headlight cluster, creating an appealing contrast and highlighting the front of the vehicle.The new colour scheme brings out the dynamic character of this convertible. The external styling changes......

Around four months after their acclaimed world premiere in New York, the high-end Maybach 57 and Maybach 62 saloons are making their debut on Europes roads. Equipped with the automotive technology of the 21st century, crafted in a state-of-the-art manufacturing......

Automotive masterpiece with a new dimension of luxury and comfort· Trailblazing technical innovations by Mercedes-Benz as standard· Extensive luxury appointments for individual customer requirements· From standstill to 100 kmh in 5.4 seconds......

Regardless of whether the rear passengers log on to the internet or whether they enjoy a movie with Dolby Surround sound on two 15.2-inch color screens The Maybach refined by BRABUS offers not only unique luxury but also the most comfortable way to......

A lot of time, effort and work has been invested in the new car, with the engineers working more for us than ever before, said Kimi. My first impression after these few laps is a good one, however, the work for me and my driver colleagues starts only......

The CLS 55 AMG is a treat to drive thanks to its balanced handling characteristics and excellent performance. Nevertheless, Carlsson Autotechnik GmbH from Merzig in Southwest Germany has decided to risk its own interpretation of this thoroughbred automobile,......

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 6 -- The Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG is making its North American debut this week at the Los Angeles Auto Show, open to the public January 7-16 at the L.A. Convention Center. Even before the first CLS500 arrives in the U.S., the high-performance......

A top-class model that is superior to its predecessor in all respects and, thanks to improved safety features and supreme ride comfort, sets new standards in the luxury car segment. With a sure touch, Carlsson, the renowned tuning company from Merzig......

KLEEMANN has developed a new programme of aerodynamic enhancement parts for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The redesigned exterior transforms the S-Class from an understated luxury cruiser into a forceful looking sports saloon. The deep front spoiler features......

The second generation of the globally successful Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is ready for launch, and Mercedes-Benz is set to present the new sports roadster to the public for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show 04.The new model offers a choice......

Top speed 207 mph. 0-60 in under 3.8 seconds. The SLR McLaren is a milestone automotive achievement, as much for its staggering power and performance as its Formula 1 inspired engineering and design.DaimlerChrysler has entered into an agreement for......

you would expect the mg tfs brother to be faster, more rugged and undeniably more handsome and so it is - the mg gt concept. the companys design team has taken the hugely popular tf and turned it into a modern day expression of the beloved mgb gt from......

Lancer Evolution VIII From countless WRC victories to the highways of America, the Lancer Evolution has blistered the perceptions of sport compact car performance while earning Automobile Magazines 2004 Automobile of the Year and Sport Compact......

The Orochi Nude Top Roadstar is a new design proposal that expands the frame of the conventional Orochi. There are many reasons for loving and for selecting a car. These include specifications, driving performance, environmental performance, new......

GARDENA, Calif.--Dec. 2, 20040, 2004--Nissans AZEAL Coupe, the first concept car created at the new Nissan Design America, Inc. studios in Farmington Hills, Mich., is set to debut at the 2005 North American International Auto Show in Detroit in early......

At the 35th Tokyo Motor Show in 2001, Nissan unveiled the GT-R Concept, confirming that the GT-R legend would be continued into the 21st century. Then, at the 37th Tokyo Motor Show in 2003, Nissan announced the next-generation GT-R would be rolled out......

In 2000, the Noble M12 GTO threatened to turn the established supercar market on its head. With its mix of scorching performance, race-bred dynamics and immaculate build quality, the Noble could be bought for a fraction of the cost of most of its rivals,......

Having conquered the specialist sports car market for several years, Noble Automotive launched an all-new model, which they hoped would firmly establish it at the quality end of the supercar market. The British Noble M14 is set to take on rivals,......

Anyone who has driven a Noble M12 on a race circuit will attest to the cars polished handling, user-friendly nature and - of course - its vivid performance. But theres an irony here, because the M12 was always designed as a comfortable and breathtakingly......

After fifteen years of design and development, Rene Beck and his father introduced the Orca C113, a name inspired by the killer what, at the 2002 Geneva Motorshow. The Orca Engineering Ltd. Company is based in Switzerland and has begun the journey that......

Juan Manuel Fangio was much more than a great champion. His accuracy, his uprightness, and his human and technical sensibility were among his qualities, typical of the old-time men, they have been for me, an example and an inspiration source. Very often,......

Expressing Peugeots new alignment with sport, the 20Cup is an innovative concept, both fun and dynamic suggesting an elegant synthesis between two worlds – that of the motor car by its front aspect and that of the motorcycle by its single rear wheel.......

Powerful engine tuning and exclusive accessories that leave nothing to be desired TechArt Automobildesign now also offers an extensive customization program for the new 997-series models Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S. TechArt also provides engine......

Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG of Stuttgart continues its new-model offensive with a further version of the 911 due to be launched in October, the 911 GT3 RS is an extremely sporty model with the power and purist qualities of a thoroughbred circuit racer,......

The new dimension of driving pleasure has a name RUF Rt 12. This high performance sports car is the perfect combination of high end performance and every day use. Biturbo engines show to be the platform for the next evolutionary step in RUF engine......

The TechArt TA 096T3 tuning kit boosts power output of the water-cooled 3.6-liter flat six engine from standard 420 hp 309 kW to 600 hp 441 kW. The conversion comprises two larger turbochargers and intercoolers, special aluminum intake manifolds,......

World debut at the ESSEN-MOTOR-SHOW 2004 TechArt Automobildesign (www.techart.de ) presents the sporty TechArt tuning program for the new Porsche 911 Carrera. The various components are calibrated to both current models – Carrera and Carrera S. ......

TUNE IT! SAFE! (www.tune-it-safe.de) is the name of a new initiative started by the Bundesverkehrsministerium (German Federal Traffic Ministry), VDAT (Association of German Automobile Tuners) and the ESSEN-MOTOR-SHOW. TechArt Automobildesign ( www.techart.de......

In addition to the 911 Turbo, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG of Stuttgart, Germany, is presenting another new automobile at the Geneva Motor Show. The new 911 GT3 will be unveiled to the world public for the very first time on February 28, 2006. This two-seater......

Porsche has released the first images and details of the new 2005 Boxster, the first major update of Porsches mid-engine two-seat entry-level sports car since it was introduced in the fall of 1996. The Boxster line will continue to include both the......

Athletic beauty The TechArt Widebody based on the Porsche Boxster of the 987 model range doesnt only offer spectacular design but also extra driving fun and agility. After the huge success of the Widebody concept for the first Boxster generation, TechArt......

Stuttgart, Germany-based Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG will unveil its V10-powered Carrera GT high-performance roadster in March at the Geneva International Motor Show. With more than 600 horsepower and racing-inspired technology, Porsches top-of-the-line......

The TechArt Sports Outfit for the New Porsche Cayman The sports outfit for the Porsche Cayman introduces an elegantly styled and aerodynamically efficient bodystyling program for the new coupe at the ESSEN-MOTOR-SHOW 2005. The TechArt front spoiler,......

Exclusive and extroverted - EDAG and Rinspeed present the Chopster On March 1, 2005 the city on the Rhone river will witness the world premiere of the Chopster, a very special type of SUV. The Chopster is a joint project of the exclusive Swiss......

Rinspeed introduces the new Indy - based on the Porsche 997 Carrera S - at the IAA Frankfurt 2005 Following the traditional colours of the American oval and F1 race track at Indianapolis and the respective racing series, the renown Swiss Porsche......

The Porsche RS Spyder, which made its victorious debut at the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) race in October at Laguna Seca Raceway, makes its second public appearance. This time in Detroit as part of the Porsche display at this years North American......

Following the success of the Riley %26 Scott MK III, the company began work on a new chassis. In North American sports car racing, the MK III won more than 60 races, seven driver championships, and three Rolex 24 at Daytona victories. The Riley %26 Scott......

It couldnt be anything else. Even when the iconic Spirit of Ecstasy is out of sight, the new Phantom looks every inch a Rolls-Royce.Yet this is not one of those fashionable retro designs, a blatant copy of a previous model lightly updated for......

Two years after the launch of the Rolls-Royce Phantom and its rapid establishment as the worldwide, market-leading, super-luxury saloon, a second model will be launched at the Geneva motor show on March 1 2005. The new Phantom with an extended wheelbase......

American Manufacturer Spoils Italians Debut on Their Home Turf IMOLA, Italy, Sept. 10, 2004 – The big story of round eight of the FIA GT Championship at Imola this week was supposed to be the heralded debut of the Maserati MC 12s. And while the new kids......

After the release of the Streetster Kira in 2002, Sivax returned to the Paris Motorshow in 2004 with the Streetster Xtile. Like the 2002 concept, the Xtile was a collaboration of the companys Yokohama (Japan) and Paris (France) design studios. An inspiration......

In the early 1920s many Spyker privateers entered their cars in hill climbs and speed record attempts. One such racer was the Dutch nobleman Hugo Baron van Pallandt who in March 1922 entered his standard Spyker C4 Tourer in the hill climb held on the......

When Spyker designer Maarten de Bruijn and his partner Victor Muller set out to design the Spyker C8, their aim was to reinvent the Spyker brand. Building on Spykers racing and aviation heritage, which goes back to the dawn of motoring, they wanted......

The Spyker C8 Spyder has been voted as the Best NEW Exotic car in duPont REGISTRYs 2006 Exotic Car Buyers Guide. The car was chosen from well over 100 other exotic cars. The decision was made by professionals in the car industry and included the owners......

In March 2005, during the 75th International Motor Show of Geneva, Spyker officially introduced its new race car, the Spyker C8 Spyder GT2R. This race car is the race version of the production car Spyker C8 Spyder and is entirely developed in-house by......

The car, a development of the T350 coupe has been designed with endurance motorsport in mind. Destined for the race tracks of the UK and Europe, the Sagaris is a T350 which has undergone major development to address the needs for greater aerodynamic......

The number of specialty car models and derivatives on the worldwide car markets is increasing. Cars are made for even more narrowly limited target groups, and therefore the number of small series cars is increasing. Deviation of the body architecture......

Symbol of renewal, the Fétish concept-car, unveiled in 2002 at the Geneva International Motor Show, embodies the new turn Venturi has taken in terms of design.With Fétish, a new concept was launched a light GT - a real and reasonable sports......