2010 Marussia B1

The Marussia B1 is the first-ever Russian sports car. It has a new special chassis created by Russian engineers using high-tech materials and components. Expect optimum performance and comfortable city driving.
The makers are planning on expanding the product range to include a four-wheel drive SUV and a racing version of the car. The latter is actually already in the development stages. At present, the Marussia B1 is a mid-engined car, but front- and rear-engine models are in the works.
Specifications
- Engine: 3.5 liter V6
- Horsepower: 300 hp
- HP/Liter: 80.8 hp/liter
- Weight: 2425 lbs.
- Torque: 243 lb-ft
- Top speed: over 155 mph

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2010 Audi A8 L

The Audi A8 L sets the standard for cars of its class in luxury, dynamism and efficiency. Currently launched with a 12-cylinder engine, the car will be available with all the engines of the A8 at the end of the year.

The Audi A8 L has an aluminum body, weighing 40% less than steel thanks to the Audi Space Frame principle. This makes for precise handling, lower interior noise, and higher passive safety for passengers in case of an accident.

Specifications
- Engine: 6.3 liter W12
- Horsepower: 500 hp
- HP/Liter: 79.4 hp/liter
- Torque: 461 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm
- Top speed: 155 mph
- Transmission: 8-speed tiptronic automatic

Other features
- MMI navigation plus (optional)
- Adaptive cruise control up to 155 mph
- Bang & Olufsen advanced sound system: 1400 watts of power and 19 speakers

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2010 TechArt Porsche Panamera Black Edition

Black is the color of individuality, independence and experience. These are what the TechArt Porsche Panamera Black Edition wants to show the world.

Exterior
The TechArt Porsche Panamera Black Edition is painted matte black all over. It needs no chrome accents to catch your eye. From the front spoiler to the rear spoiler, the car is nothing but black. The only contrast comes from the flamenco red logotype on the 22-inch, 5-spoke light alloy wheels.

Specifications
- Price: €220,000
- Engine: 4.8 liter V8
- Aspiration: twin turbochargers
- Horsepower: 500 hp
- HP/Liter: 104.2 hp/liter
- Top speed: 188 mph

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2009 9ff Porsche 997 BT-2

The 9ff Porsche 997 BT-2, based on the GT2, gives you a fully-equipped car suitable for daily use. It is now more powerful, has better performance, and with optimum aerodynamics.

The aerodynamic package is manufactured specifically for the 9ff Porsche 997 BT-2. The exterior is made of lightweight alloy and carbon fiber, which is essential to the overall performance of this car. The hood, doors, and roof are all custom-made for this car. The front lip creates an extra downforce of 70 kilograms at a speed of 155 mph. The rear wing adds a downforce of 90 kilograms for better traction. The 9ff Porsche 997 BT-2 has longer 5th and 6th gears as well.

Specifications
- Price: €285,000
- Horsepower: 850 HP
- 0-62 mph in 3 seconds
- Torque: 679 lb-ft
- Top speed: 240 mph

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2009 9ff Porsche GT9-R

With only 20 units produced, the concept 9ff Porsche GT9-R is most covetable. Each one is custom-built for its owner. The owner has free reign of how he wants his car to be. The über-enthusiast should really go over the most minuscule detail to make it really stand out.

The exterior can be fully customized to suit the performance of the car. Carbon fiber and Kevlar construction make the body quite light. There are two models available: the top speed performance and the track performance. Each model has a corresponding aerodynamic kit to ensure the 9ff Porsche GT9-R reaches its optimum performance.

Specifications
- Engine: 4 liter boxer-6
- Horsepower: 1120 hp
- 0-62 mph in 2.9 seconds
- Weight: 2,923 lbs
- Top speed: 257 mph

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