1990, 2005, and Beyond: The NSX
Honda chronicles the past, present, and future of the legendary NSX supercar, showcasing its 15 year history and a preview of what's to come when it returns in 2015 with a sneak peek via a virtualized NSX Concept hitting the track in Gran Turismo 5. Source
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Acura NSX Concept
Acura fans and car fans alike have been waiting for this day to come since the NSX was discontinued back in 2005. This week they're debuting a preview of the next generation NSX which they say will arrive in showrooms within the next three years. Set to be manufactured in Ohio, the NSX will feature a V-6 engine and the newly-developed SH-AWD, Super Handling All Wheel Drive System. Link
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2013 HPE800 Twin Turbo Jeep
If the 470 hp of the 6.4L Hemi-powered Jeep SRT-8 won't do, Hennessey Performance has you covered. Their HPE800 ($235,000) boosts the engine to a supercar-grade 800+ horsepower and will take the Jeep from 0-60 in just 3.1 seconds. To put that in perpsective, the new McLaren MP4-12C hits 60 mph in 3.3. How's that for fast? Link
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HBH Bulldog GT
What happens when HBH has its way with an Aston Martin V12 Vantage? You get the twin-turbocharged 666 hp HBH Bulldog. The 6.0 liter engine delivers 548 lb-ft of torque and will hit a top speed of 186 mph. Test drives are slated to begin in early 2013. Link
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Lamborghini Gallardo 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale
The little Lambo isn't quite ready to ride into the sunset just yet. The Italian supercar company just revealed the 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale (say that ten times fast) and it aims to be one of the fastest Gallardos on the road. Limited to 150 models, the car takes cues from the racing version with a manually variable rear spoiler and carbon fiber-based lightweight construction. Power from the V10 takes the car from 0-62 in 3.4 seconds and will hit a top speed of 198 mph. Link
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Ferrari 458 Spider
The latest edition of the 458 Italia gets its roofed chopped and swapped for a folding hard top in the new 458 Spider. The aluminum top folds down in about 14 seconds and when down you'll hear the roar of a 4.5 liter, 570 hp engine. Top speed is about 198 mph, with a 0-62 time of 3.4 seconds. Link / Source
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2012 BMW M5
BMW's four door beast has leaked across the internet and horsepower hungry bimmerphiles should be more than happy with the latest iteration of BMW's M5. The new M5 will produce 552 horsepower from its twin-turbo V8 powerplant, taking the car from 0-62 in 4.4 and 124 mph in just 13. Top speed is as you'd expect, limited to 155 mph while the M-Drivers package brings the cars top speed to 189 mph. Link
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2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder
Audi's flagship R8 GT supercar drops its top with a powerful limited edition Spyder model. Limited to 333 examples, the R8 Spyder (€207,000) can get from 0-62 in 3.8 seconds and is capable of hitting a top speed of 196 mph thanks to its monstrous 560 horsepower V10 engine. Link
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2012 Mercedes Benz SLS AMG Roadster
Mercedes is complementing the iconic Gullwing doors of the SLS AMG with a drop-top model that echoes the looks of the timeless 300 SL Roadster of the '50s. Debuting in showrooms this fall the roof drops in 11 seconds and can be operated at up to 31 mph. Under the hood is a 6.3 liter AMG V8 producing 563 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque. Link
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Aston Martin V12 Zagato
Aston Martin and Italian coachbuilder Zagato are marking the anniversary of the DB4GT with a stunning new model based on the Vantage. The new bodywork's contours wraps around a 6.0 liter 500 hp V12 and will debut alongside an endurance racing at the Villa D'Este Concours. Link
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