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Saab 9-X Air E85 Hybrid Concept

Saab 9-X Air E85 Hybrid ConceptThe 9-X Air concept is a design vision exploring what a future open-air Saab could look like. It features a unique 'Canopy Top' - patent pending - and the close-coupled proportions of a sports car, as well as four-seat accommodation.
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2009 Pagani Zonda Cinque

2009 Pagani Zonda CinqueA project born to satisfy the request of the Pagani dealer for Hong Kong "SPS", an incredibile car which will be produced only in 5 (five) limited pieces, already all sold and will be street legal. It will be the first Pagani car to be equipped with sequential gearbox manageable both with paddles behind the steering and with the traditional gear stick on central tunnel. Besides, it will be the first Zonda to use the new Pagani invention, the carbon-titanium, a special fiber purposely created for the Zonda Cinque, which will be eventually used on the new generation models. This monster has 678 hp, 780 Nm torque, forged monolock titanium wheels, bolts and nuts will fully be done in titanium and boast the Pagani logo.
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2009 Chrysler 200C EV Concept

2009 Chrysler 200C EV ConceptCompany Displays Chrysler 200C EV Concept and Dodge Circuit EV for First Time Outside the United States Chrysler ENVI inspires a personal mobility revolution, delivering clean, environmentally responsible, no-compromise electric vehicles
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2010 Lexus IS 250C

2010 Lexus IS 250CNew Lexus IS 250 C convertible unveiled at the Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris Engineered to combine sporting elegance, top-down driving pleasure and uncompromised driving dynamics Three-part lightweight folding aluminium roof opens in world-best 20 seconds Ultra-compact roof design ensures large boot space and generous accommodation for rear seat passengers One-touch fold and slide action on front seats allows easy access for rear passengers Styled for minimum wind disturbance during top-down driving Powered by 205bhp (208 DIN hp) V6 petrol engine with six-speed automatic transmission Enhanced torsional stiffness, with noise and vibration levels on a par with IS saloon On sale in the UK summer 2009
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Rinspeed iChange Concept

Rinspeed iChange ConceptZumikon, Switzerland - World debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2009 (March 5th-15th): The Swiss auto powerhouse Rinspeed presents the 'iChange,' the world's first car whose body adapts to the number of passengers on board. For Rinspeed boss Rinderknecht the vehicle is more than just a clever concept car. The "iChange" is a symbol for the fundamental changes the auto industry undergoes worldwide. And it is clear that only those companies will survive that have innovative answers for the demands of a new automotive era." The visionary Rinderknecht is convinced that the days of gas-guzzling behemoths are coming to an end: "The „iChange" is a signal for the coming global changes to individual mobility. We need to be ready to meet these challenges with new ideas."
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2008 Fiat 500 Abarth

2008 Fiat 500 AbarthFrom racing to our everyday roads, but always with a sporty approach. This is the goal behind the debut of the long-awaited '500 Abarth', announced for the coming Geneva International Motor Show. The new car was developed by the Fiat Group Automobiles Style Centre in the spirit of the legendary Fiat 500 Abarth of the 1960s, and will be marketed from July through the exclusive Abarth network.
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2009 SSC Ultimate Aero

2009 SSC Ultimate Aero After holding the "World’s Fastest Production Car" title for the past year, the Shelby SuperCars' Ultimate Aero is receiving several refinements for the 2009 model year. The SSC engineering team equipped the 2009 Ultimate Aero with a 15% increase in horsepower, a revamped front fascia design, and an array of important interior upgrades. The most substantial change is an SSC-designed, 1-piece billet aluminum engine block. A milestone for the limited-production automobile manufacturer, the new block improves structural integrity and oiling capabilities allowing SSC to boost the power output to 1287 horsepower while improving durability.
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2010 Fisker Karma

2010 Fisker KarmaFisker Automotive, Inc., a green American premium sports car company, today unveiled its first production car, the Fisker Karma, at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The first of its kind four-door plug-in hybrid premium sports sedan will have a starting price of $80,000. Initial deliveries of the Karma will commence in the 4th quarter of 2009 with annual production projected to reach 15,000 cars. The first 99 cars off the assembly line will be individually numbered and signed by Henrik Fisker and will be produced in the color and trim of the show car seen at NAIAS.
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Lightning GT

Lightning GTIn June 2007, The Lightning Car Company announced its intent to develop electric technology for a luxury British sports car - the Lightning GT. Today sees the unveiling of its evolutionary design. This super car with its outstanding presence & performance is set to put British sports car innovation well and truly back on the map.
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2009 BMW M3 Convertible

2009 BMW M3 ConvertibleThe BMW M3 model family is being upgraded by yet another fascinating player. The new BMW M3 Convertible, the third body version of BMW's high-performance sports car following the Coupe and Saloon, offers new possibilities to experience uncompromising driving dynamics.
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