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"While it's fun to see the number of different models that Porsche has managed to make out of the basic 911 building blocks — some 16 variants, counting the Sport Classic — some of the charm goes away when you confront the $255,600 price of the 2010 Porsche 911 Sport Classic. Is this just another ploy to soak the rich? After all, this car comes with its own car cover, as if catering to those bright sparks who bought a 1989 Porsche 911 Speedster under the illusion that it would be like putting money in the bank. But there's something else at work in the 911 Sport Classic. Here, "classic" refers not to some retro-inspired illusion of collectability but instead to the sort of usable performance we used to get from our sports cars. That the Sport Classic is heinously expensive isn't the point here, since it's sold out and not certified for U.S. emissions in any case. Instead the Sport Classic takes us back to the essence of the Porsche 911." - Derrick from Bookmarklet

"At a glance, the 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder is simply a special model that sheds 176 pounds of non-essentials in the name of purist performance. Nothing new in this plan, since Porsche has been building lightweight models for decades. It's an easy recipe — cut weight and sell the car at a premium to Porschephiles who can't resist the idea that less is really more. Among the non-essentials stripped from this Boxster are the air-conditioning and radio — items which, let's face it, most owners will option back into the car. Check the boxes for these bits and the overall weight saving for the Spyder is diminished to about 134 pounds. Optioned accordingly, we're talking about a roadster that still weighs 2,852 pounds — a weight reduction that's useful, but one worth celebrating? We weren't so sure. Then we drove it." - Derrick from Bookmarklet

Jeremy Clarkson would like to know. :-) - Kol Tregaskes

In terms of quality and value of the price, I think that Audi + BMW are the best. Luxury car wise I prefer Bentley for front-seat drivability without the need for a chauffeur. Somehow I dated a guy when I was young who owned every single brand and I got to try them all... So I liked the Porsche 911 Carrera also. The hard top Mercedes-Benz SL 500 is nice. Not too fond of the SL 600s though. too clunky - See-ming Lee 李思明 SML

For this new project Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) U.S.A., Inc. has partnered with Surfrider Foundation to create a specially modified Camry Hybrid fueled by compressed natural gas (CNG) - Artemko from Bookmarklet

"Apparently some kids happened to videotape the $1.6 million Bugatti Veyron crash from the other day. And, surprise surprise, there was no "low-flying pelican". Nope, just a man playing with himself in one of the world's most expensive production vehicles. Way to go, champ." - AJ Batac from Bookmarklet

Isn't being into fast phallus-replacement cars ALL ABOUT playing with one's self? - Spidra Webster

"Speaking with Car and Driver, Maximum Bob went into Maximum Bloviation mode when discussing the Buick Regal wagon, and then ostensibly confirmed that the Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon has been given the green light by saying, "You'll be able to get the CTS-V any way you want." Meaning: the CTS-V will be available in both coupe and five-door variants." - clarke thomas from Bookmarklet

I wonder what his insurance costs? - Brian Sullivan

rombron Monaco Red Diamond Edition armoured car (price tag: £1 million, or $1.65 million). It comes with tons of bling, such as ridiculously hyper-expensive vodka in a flask made out of pure gold, gold-plated windows, pure tungsten exhausts, and diamond-encrusted white gold speed gauges. Totally ridiculous, but I guess if you're some billionaire oligarch with no taste, it can work. Dartz seems to have gone a bit too far with the seats, though: They wanted to make them from whale penis leather (apparently it's very soft), and this drew protest from many environmental groups. - clarke thomas from Bookmarklet

"The owner of one of the world’s fastest production automobiles accidentally drove his fine-tuned, French-built car into a saltwater lagoon Wednesday." - AJ Batac from Bookmarklet

I couldn't find definitively in my quick googling, I think it deploys at speed, and can change angle under hard braking. Either way, that its out probably indicates dude was really moving when he hit the water, more money than sense I guess. - Richard Lawler

"BMW is known the world over for its excellent brand of inline-six cylinder powerplants. In most cases, those supremely smooth and powerful engines power the German company's cars and trucks. Apparently, that won't always be the case, though, as BMW has just revealed its new Concept 6 motorcycle at the EICMA Show in Milan. As the name implies, the Concept 6 boasts an engine with six cylinders, and the best news is that the mill is destined for a new production model in the near future. Expect to see a replacement for the long-running LT series of touring bikes, bringing BMW more in line with the standard-setting Goldwing from Honda" - Derrick from Bookmarklet

Have one of these parked in front of my house -- can't find it on US or Canadian site - is it actually for sale somewhere? - Brian Sullivan from Bookmarklet

1000+ bhp - Brian Sullivan from Bookmarklet

Pretty visceral sounding. - Brian Sullivan

"It's a very clever car, the 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia. Fast, comfortable, refined and yet still overtly exciting. It packages Ferrari's motorsport knowledge into a road car that takes the business of accessible supercar performance to new levels. It will arrive in the U.S. in June 2010, and we can expect a price increase of about 10 percent over the F430, which brings us to about $225,000." - Derrick from Bookmarklet

"For $350,000, Volo’s giving you the chance to “Push the button, Max!” and buy Professor Fate’s Hannibal 8 from the 1965 film “The Great Race.”" - clarke thomas from Bookmarklet

"the 16C Galibier Concept is a close look at what the production 16C Galibier will resemble when it goes on sale in about three years (with a sales price estimated to be about $1.6 million). While it's engineered to be a sedan without peers – and we have no reason to question Bugatti's ability to accomplish this objective – the mechanical aspects of the Galibier will have to take a back seat to its design until the production model arrives in 2012." - clarke thomas from Bookmarklet

HOBAA - Onur Gündüz

"The new Porsche also gets an all-new sport suspension that lowers the Boxster Spyder 20 mm providing a lower center of gravity and a standard limited slip differential." - MVB (Curmudgeon of FF) from Bookmarklet

"With power expected to be close to 500 HP, a fire extinguisher is included." - MVB (Curmudgeon of FF) from Bookmarklet

"Chrysler will only build another 500 Dodge Vipers." - MVB (Curmudgeon of FF) from Bookmarklet

"At an estimate $200,000, the SLS carves a performance-oriented, luxury-capable niche all its own, something that's aided by the classy, restrained looks and the visual drama of the doors." - MVB (Curmudgeon of FF) from Bookmarklet

"The case is crafted from 316L stainless steel, coated in black titanium carbide, with a display screen made of 60.5-karat scratch-proof sapphire crystal. And naturally, it's emblazoned with Lambo logos front and back." - MVB (Curmudgeon of FF) from Bookmarklet

super - Meral Alabaz

"Live: Race of Champions Beijing 2009 AUTOSPORT.com has once again teamed up with Freecaster.tv to bring you live coverage of the 2009 Race of Champions. The traditional end-of-season event brings together some of the top names in motorsport to compete over two days in the spectacular Bird's Nest Stadium in Beijing, home of the 2008 Olympic Games. Drivers confirmed for this year's event include 2009 F1 world champion Jenson Button, seven-time champion Michael Schumacher, eight-time Le Mans 24 Hours winner Tom Kristensen and five-time MotoGP champion Mick Doohan, among other stars. The ROC Nations Cup takes place today, Tuesday 3 November, while The Race of Champions itself takes centre stage on Wednesday 4 November, when all the drivers will compete against each other to see who is crowned the "Champion of Champions" - Brian Sullivan from Bookmarklet

:( Wembley will miss this - Phill Price from iPhone

"The Lingenfelter T/A isn't just about looks though. Underneath the hood is genuine 455ci V8 with CNC ported and polished LS7 heads good for 655 horsepower and 610 lb-ft torque. More details can be found in the press release after the jump, and our live photos plus new official ones are in the high-res gallery below." - MVB (Curmudgeon of FF) from Bookmarklet

No T-Tops, though... ;( - MVB (Curmudgeon of FF)

"the new owner parted with £308,000 for what is arguably the last unrestored Pullman, and a very serious restoration it will be." - clarke thomas from Bookmarklet

"Er, it's almost nearly as fast as Godzilla, which can get around the Nurburgring's north track in 7:27." - MVB (Curmudgeon of FF) from Bookmarklet

Technically yes, Brian, as none of them were performed under a sanctioning body. - MVB (Curmudgeon of FF)

"I am the driver of the Tesla in the three-way crash. I am all right and as Jason writes above, both front and back crumple zones did their job well. But Tesla could do better with the neck support on top of the seat, it was very hard on my head. But the accident has convinced me that the Tesla is a very safe sports car. There were no damage in the passenger compartment at all. The Tesla was brand new and had only been running for 400 miles and it was very sad for the owner, I had lent it from. Overall, six people went to the hospital, and after three hours we were all on our way home. Twelve hours after the accident, my family and I could enter the plane for a week holiday in New York. I find it very interesting to read about the accident on different international web sites." - AJ Batac from Bookmarklet

With video of the run! - MVB (Curmudgeon of FF) from Bookmarklet

Custom Moroso oil pan, Be Cool aluminum radiator, Red Line synthetic oil, Optima Battery, MSD ignition, Classic 5-Speed Tremec TKO, Flowmaster exhaust, Stoptech brakes, Forgeline wheels and Yokohama tires, Sparco Milano 2 seat (as in just the driver seat), Hurst Shifter. Not bad, right? - Faraz Mullick from Bookmarklet

ooohhh baby..cant do this to me baby...just... - Kerimov

"What you see above is the hot looking 2008 Car FX Mustang put together by the folks at Car FX. You can read all about it at 5.0 Mustang & Super Fords. The short version is that this beast has all sorts of performance goodies, full track suspension, interior upgrades and the like. Names like Roush, Paxton, Fidanza, Ford Racing, Tokico, Corbeau and more. A 4 point Autopower roll cage is also listed. It puts out 600 horsepower. In other words, this is one wicked beast." - check out all the pictures at the site. - Brian Sullivan from Bookmarklet