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Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale

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Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale

[/caption] Yes, it’s true. The production version of the Sesto Elemento is not Lamborghini’s big Frankfurt surprise. Instead, Sant’Agata is still trying to massage some life out of the Gallardo before it’s replaced and has instead brought the  lightest, fastest and most hardcore baby Lambo yet to come out of the factory. This Gallardo swan song (unless they end up needing a couple more) is based on Lamborghini’s series racers and will be limited to 150 units. Despite clearly being built with track days in mind, the Super Trofeo Stradale is indeed…

Jaguar Unveils C-X16 Concept, Brings Small & Sexy Back (Video)

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Jaguar C-X16 Concept

[/caption] Jaguar has opened the floodgates on their long-teased and gorgeous new C-X16 concept. And it is a looker! Unlike the C-X75 and aimed for the world’s elite, the C-X16 has been designed to take dead aim at Porsche’s venerable 911. It is a hybrid, but have no fear. This baby Jag (which is in fact shorter than the new 911) boasts some impressive performance figures. The new coupe tops out at 186 mph with a 0-62 mph time of 4.4 seconds. Most impressive, however, is the C-X16′s ability to go from 50-75 mph in just…

It’s Official: All-New Porsche 911 – My, What Big Wheels You Have

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2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S

[/caption] So, it’s that time again. Porsche has unveiled the all-new 911 and is sending it to Frankfurt for its first appearance in a couple weeks. Codenamed the 991, the new model is 3.9″ longer, sits a bit wider, and has dropped 100 pounds. Both the base Carrera and the Carrera S produce more horsepower (350 and 400) yet consume less fuel than their outgoing counterparts. The interior has also been shifted to be more in line with that of the Panamera. With 48 years of what occurs like the most minimal design evolution…

It’s Official: Ferrari Debuts 458 Spider With Video

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[/caption] And yes, it is gorgeous! Ferrari has dropped the top a bit early on the new 458 Spider before its official debut at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show next month. Though most in the industry were convinced the new berlinetta would indeed feature a folding hardtop of some sorts, immense speculation surrounded exactly how the company would achieve such an engineering feat given the car’s tapering rear design.

Ferrari 458 Spider

Ferrari 458 Spider

The ingenious result is a mechanism closer to the flip-style lid of the older 575 Super America rather than the ‘standard’…

Lamborghini Teases New ‘Super Sports Car’, Debuting At Frankfurt

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Lamborghini. Racing Towards Frankfurt.

[/caption] “Lamborghini. Racing Towards Frankfurt”. That’s the tagline set forth from Sant ‘Agata. And although a good teaser from a company like Lamborghini is always fun to get us excited and spur speculation, stepping back and really thinking about it leads to only one logical conclusion – the track-only ‘production’ version of the Sesto Elemento concept we saw last year. The Aventador is brand new and it’s too soon for the Gallardo-replacing Cabrera. We adore the Estoque, but there’s just nothing ‘racing’ about it. Our money’s definitely on the Sesto Elemento. Previous reports pegged a…

DeTomaso Unveiling New Pantera In Frankfurt?

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DeTomaso Pantera Mule

[/caption] DeTomaso’s new Pantera will reportedly hit the stage for the first time at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The only real evidence we’ve seen of the car is the brief video of a prototype leaving the factory back in May, so we don’t really know what to expect. We’ve got our bets on an evolutionary design update rather than anything radically revolutionary. We’ve convinced ourselves that’s a good thing. What may ruffle a few feathers, however, is that the new supercar is said to get a 600 horsepower Corvette motor. Anyone else curious…

Shanghai Auto Show: BMW Concept M5

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BMW Concept M5

[/caption] We’ve all been waiting anxiously for BMW’s new M5 to arrive. With the V10 out of production and said to be replaced with a twin-turbocharged V8, the newest generation of the company’s legendary sport-sedan is expected to be something special. Prior to a new model, BMW is once again debuting a so-called concept of an upcoming model. Whether they will be taking feedback to actually tweak the final production design or this is no doubt a concept in name only. So take a look folks. Here is your new M5. Follow the jump for BMW’s press…

It’s Official: All-New 2012 Lamborghini Aventador

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2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4

[/caption] After what feels like years of catching Lamborghini’s new halo car out and about testing covered in clad and camo, the all-new Aventador has finally been officially revealed. And though it may not be as evolutionary a design step as we were expecting, we love it nonetheless! The rejuvenated thorn in Ferrari’s side not only gets the striking new design, but is equipped with the company’s all-new 6.5 liter V12 engine, ISR transmission and formula 1-style push-rod suspension. Official output is pegged at 700 horsepower and 509 lb-ft of torque which is said to…