In what has been tagged as the most expensive car ever to come out of, the Lexus LFA Supercar took the Tokyo Motor Show by storm and dwarfing other car manufacturers on hand. The Lexus LFA is a limited edition supercar that will retail for a whopping $375,000. It features a lightweight carbon-fiber reinforced polymer body as well as suspensions made of lightweight-aluminum alloy. It also has carbon-ceramic breaks which all comprise its even allocated weight distribution of 48:52.

Other highlights of the Lexus LFA include a 4.8 liter V-10 engine paired with a 6-speed transmission which be sufficient for its boasted top speed of 202 MPH. Production for the limited edition Lexus LFA supercar will start December 10, 2010. Orders are now being taken at the Lexus LFA website.

(Source) New York Times

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Watch out for a new supercharged car at the 2009 SEMA show as the 2010 Camaro is set to make its debut, a world class supercar that is the product of two of the most popular names in the auto industry. Lingerfelter Performance Engineering and Hotchkis Performance have come together to unveil a stunning new Camaro featuring a 427 CID LS7 engine, titanium connecting rods and LS7 cylinder heads with titanium intake valves and Inconel exhaust valves.

Other notable features include a Hotchkis Total Vehicle System, Brembo brakes, a custom LPE 20-inch 10-spoke wheels, a custom embroidered interior and a Mito rear view mirror with video display. With such an array of features expect this car to draw all the attention at the event and all the inquiries as well once it hits the market.

(Source) Press

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Porsche 911 Turbo Sportec

Swiss based tuning specialist, Sportec, has revealed a new version of its 911 Turbo based SPR1 that raises the 3.6-liter flat six’s output to a staggering 858 horsepower at 8,200 rpm. Power is channeled to all four wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox.

Weighing in at 2,965 lbs, the power-to-weight ratio is 637 horsepower per ton. According to Sportec, the SPR1 goes 0- 62mph in just 3.0 seconds and 186mph in just 18.9 seconds. The Swiss company said that the supercar has recorded a top speed in excess of 236mph at Nardo, Italy.

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Joss Supercar

Australia’s first mid-engine sports car, the Joss Supercar, is nearly ready for production. Designed by Matt Thomas, the Joss Supercar was first displayed more than five years ago. Thomas alleges the car is just about ready for production, and can do 0 to 62 mph in just under 3.0 seconds and reach a top speed of 211 mph.

Joss states these feats are possible thanks to a V-8 producing “more than 500 hp.” “We have been refining the mechanics of the business model and the car and are now satisfied that we have the right product and systems in place to move forward,” said Thomas. When the Joss Supercar does make it to production, it should retail for around $600,000 AUS (U.S. $489,000).

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Bugatti Veyron Pur Sang

Recently is was reported that a third Bugatti Veyron Pur Sang, the world’s most expensive production car with only five produced, had been listed for sale on the global online luxury marketplace JamesList. It seems a fourth Pur Sang has showed up for sale at Florida’s exotic auto dealer Forza Collezione.

The car for is said to be the first of the five Pur Sang’s assembled and apparently the pricetag is $3.8 million. This means only one of the remaining five Pur Sang’s stays in private hands. This special edition supercar with exposed carbon fiber and aluminum bodywork sold out within 24 hours of its first announcement.

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Specter Werks Corvette GTR

The C6-based Corvette GTR from Specter Werkes has released an updated version of the modified supercar that is currently on sale. The Specter Werkes GTR mixes custom bodywork with a distinctly American look at the supercar muscle. The addition of a custom cam design with more lift brings output to a whopping 615hp (459kW) and 578lb-ft (783Nm) of torque. The full bodykit features a new front and rear fascia, front and rear fenders, exposed carbon fiber details on the exterior, carbon fiber splitter, extractor hood, doors, rocker panels, and a carbon fiber rear diffuser, to name just a few.

The car is painted in BASF liquid silver color (the same used on Mercedes Benz AMG models), while the interior gets GTR-standard embroidered seats with Spinneybeck leather trim details. This Corvette GTR upgrade base price starts at $34,995, with additional custom work available. All GTRs are custom-built to order and carry documentation to that effect. Note, these upgrades are available across the Corvette range, including the new Grand Sport, base Coupe, Z06 and even the ZR1.

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Ford GT

The Ford GT is a mid-engined supercar that was produced from 2003 to 2006 and was inspired by the original GT40 Le Mans race car from the 1960s era. Two very early-build Ford GT supercars – number six and seven – are set to be auctioned off this August at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The two up for auction are quite rare. Ford held on to most of its early-build models, including these two, which were used by the car maker for promotional purposes and have never been registered to an individual.

Organizers of the auction have disclosed that the cars are expected to sell for between $150,000 and $200,000. Some of the proceeds from the auction will go to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. One of the cars is white with blue livery and has 7,765 miles while the other is a red with white livery and has 4,065 miles on the odometer.

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Spyker D8 Peking-To-Paris

One of the first models of the Spyker D8 Peking-to-Paris, the world’s most expensive SUV, is up for sale thru the global online luxury marketplace, JamesList, for about $300,000. Made by the Dutch supercar company, the Peking-to-Paris was originally named the D12 and featured a V12 engine in concept form, but will be equipped with a V8 for production.

The vehicle will be available for delivery shortly after the Frankfurt Motor Show in September where the production version will make its anticipated debut. The custom-built four-wheel drive four-door is styled a “Super Sport Utility Vehicle” or SSUV, with supercar performance. The Peking-to-Paris model marks Spyker’s participation in the 1907 cross-country race of that name.

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Hulme F1

New Zealand isn’t exactly known as a hot spot for world motorsports, but this hasn’t stopped the Hulme supercar project. It has been under development for over five years now. Now, with some new information from Jock Freemantle, the auto fancier and entrepreneur behind the car, the company will be building three different models, including an extreme ‘CanAm’ variant to honor Denny Hulmes’ two CanAm championship wins.

Two other models will also be appearing, the Hulme Spyder and the Hulme F1. Hulme is remaining secretive about these models as to what engines will be used, but the company is in talks with a number of engine manufacturers – including two that build F1 engines.

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Ariel Atom 500

British sportscar-maker Ariel has uncovered its upcoming Atom 500 and suggested it will cost at least $160,000. The present Ariel Atom 300 is already one of the best-performing cars on the road, even with its fairly modest four-cylinder engine. However, the Atom 500 will contain a compact V8 producing some 500 horsepower.

This supercar won’t come cheap as the anticipated $50,000 cost of its custom-developed V8 engine alone will drive the price of the limited-edition Atom 500 to about triple that of its four-cylinder counterpart. A few lucky buyers will get to experience 0-60 in about 2.5 seconds which is fast enough to keep pace with the Bugatti Veyron, which at ten times the price makes the Atom look like a real bargain.

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Devon Motorworks GTX

Chrysler received only one serious bid of $5.5 million for the Dodge Viper business and assembly plant last week and that was from Devon Motorworks (DMW). Devon hoped to use the plant to build its very own supercar, the GTX. While not very much is known about the GTX, buying the Viper business would have permitted DMW to base the car around the famous Viper platform.

This August a GTX prototype is scheduled to be revealed at the Pebble Beach Concours. However, a first look at the car will come this July when the company will attempt to break the world lap record for a production car at the Nurburgring. What is known so far is the the car’s design is being handled by known Swedish designer and former Ford employee Daniel Paulin.

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Lexus has a supercar scheduled to appear at the Tokyo Motor Show in October. Although it was delayed for quite a while the LF-A will appear in just a few months. The LF-A will get you a top speed of at least 218 mph thanks to a new 4.8-liters V10 engine capable of 550 hp and a six-speed semi-automatic gearbox.

Only 500 lucky buyers will be able to get the LF-A as Lexus will not make more than 500 units. The buyers will have to pay about $200,000 to own one and it could be available as early as 2010.

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GTbyCITROEN

The GTbyCITROEN supercar concept is seemingly ready for production, and will appear live at the 24-hours of Nurburgring on May 23, where it will also get to take a lap. This concept was first revealed at the Paris Motor Show in 2008, and its reception apparently convinced company heads that producing it would be a good idea.

After Nurburgring the supercar it will move to LeMans and join other supercars for “Grande Parade des Pilotes.” The final stop on its travels will be at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July. The GTbyCITROEN concept has gullwing doors, 21-inch wheels, and will most likely be powered from a Ford or GM motor.

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Veritas RS III

The Veritas RS III will get its World Premiere at the London Salon Prive this year. The Veritas RS III is powered by engines sourced from the BMW M-series lineup, with the option of a 480hp V8 or 600hp V10. It goes from zero to 60 mph in about three seconds, all the way to top speeds that exceed 200mph, without any addidtional engine or electronic aids.

At $375,000, this car will seldom be seen on the streets, as only 50 units will be produced. Other cars getting a UK debut at the show include the Aston Martin One-77, Maserati Quattroporte GT S, Maybach Zepplin and Morgan Aero Super Sport.

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The Spanish racing team looks like it is planning to penetrate the Ferrari market with this new supercar called the GTA Spano. Packing a 780-horsepower V10, the lightweight supercar is made of carbon-fiber, Kevlar and titanium to help it get up to highway speeds from a standstill (0-60) in a blindingly fast 2.9 seconds.

It’s available with a choice of transmission options, and can even run on ethanol for an added boost. GTA says it will only build 99 examples of its first roadgoing sportscar, which will carry a pricetag in the neighborhood of $670,000.

(Source) Luxist

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