The 2009 Ford Fiesta Pikes Peak Rallycross got its first taste of the rally scene when two-time World Rally Champion Marcus Grönholm drove the race car in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Grönholm clocked in the fifth fastest time overall and placed second in the Unlimited Class. Grönholm could have done better had he not had a mechanical issue with the turbocharger on his 800-horsepower Fiesta rallycross racecar. The mechanical issue resulted in a power reduction during Grönholm’s crucial final ascent.

Like Marcus Grönholm, Andreas Eriksson experienced a disappointing turn in Pikes Peak when two of his Fiesta’s tires slipped off their rims and caused the car to go off course and clip a tree. However, Eriksson stated that the car has fantastic handling, and based on all the mishaps that the car has experienced, the Fiesta can be prepped in time for the X Games in LA and hopefully go home with a victory.

While far from being perfect, the 2009 Ford Fiesta Pikes Peak Rallycross shows a lot of potential. The 3-door hatchback, production-based racecar features a turbocharged inline-4 front engine that displaces 2,000 cc. with 800 bhp.

Ferrari is perhaps one of the most innovative car makers around, and the 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is an obvious testament to Ferrari’s inventive spirit. What makes the 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia stand out from previous Ferrari cars is the fact that it is an entirely new concept in terms of aerodynamics, instrumentation, ergonomics, handling, engine, and design, and this is due largely to Ferrari’s Formula 1 experience.

This 2-door coupe production car and two-seater berlinetta’s compact aerodynamic shape features a front grille with a single opening as well as side air intakes that have been designed to direct air to the flat underbody (the first of its kind on a Ferrari model) and the coolant radiators. The 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia’s nose also has small aeroelastic winglets to generate downforce. The new model has a V8 mid-engine that displaces 4,499 cc. with a horsepower of 570 bhp at 9,000 rpm, torque of 398 lb.-ft. at 6,000 rpm, and a 7-speed semi-automatic transmission. It can reach 60 mph in 3.3 seconds and achieve a maximum speed of 202 mph.

Specifications

Vehicle Type: – 2-door coupe
Configuration: – Mid Engine/RWD
Engine: – V8
Horsepower: – 570 bhp @ 9000 rpm
0-60 mph: – 3.3 sec
Top Speed: – 202 mph

The 2009 ART AS55K Yaas Edition Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG is the automotive equivalent of a centuries-old painting – it was commissioned solely to be the special vehicle for Abu Dhabi’s royal family. The royal model was based on the G55 AMG but was optimized so that the vehicle’s horsepower reaches 620 hp with 880 rpm.

The Obsidian black royal ride has aerodynamic components for the rear, side, front, and roof (including the Aero hood). The aforementioned aerodynamic components and the hood, along with the spare wheel cover, the door handles, the engine block, and the exterior mirror shells, all have high-quality carbonized surfaces that result in a magical three-dimensional effect. Apart from the carbonized surfaces, the royal version of the G55 AMG also has quite a few highly-polished stainless steel decorative elements and a dual-polished stainless steel bumper that add to the vehicle’s overall sparkle.

The sparkle doesn’t end there though. The interior is kitted out in perforated smooth nappa leather, excellent velour leather, and alcantara in shades of cinnamon and anthracite. Just like the exterior, the interior also has carbon features. The doors and the covers on the instrument panel have all been furnished with a high-quality carbon veneer. Topping off the lavish interior is the gold-colored carbonized-treated multi-function steering wheel.

Hurst Performance Vehicles is one of the most renowned and respected names in automobile history. With its Competition/PLUS shifter series, it’s not difficult to see how Hurst has gotten its reputation.

To kick off its Competition/PLUS series, Hurst unveiled the 2010 Hurst Competition Plus Challenger last July 1, 2009. This 2-door coupe modified muscle car boasts of a V8 front engine that displaces 6,059 cc. with a horsepower of 425 bhp at 6,200 rpm and torque of 420 lb-ft. at 4,800 rpm, and a 6-speed manual transmission. The base price for the Hurst Competition Plus Challenger is $61,14.

The new Challenger does not forget its roots as it also has Hurst’s traditional white round-ball shift knob, which can be replaced by an extra black shift knob (depending on your preference) that comes with the Challenger. The 2010 Hurst Competition Plus Challenger also features a Magnaflow stainless-steel exhaust, BF Goodrich KDW performance tires, an Eibach Suspension, and a K&N Air Filter. This daredevil muscle car is based on both the 6.1 SRT8 Hemi and the R/T 5.7 Hemi.

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When the Transformers movie first came out, many moviegoers were intrigued to see how Bumblebee had been revamped, and they were not disappointed. The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Transformers Special Edition has become an icon in its own right and has spawned countless requests from customers to Chevrolet for the “Bumblebee” Camaro.

The special edition Camaro is a 2-door coupe production car powered by a V8 front engine with rear-wheel drive. The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Transformers Special Edition has a horsepower of 426 bhp at 5,000 rpm, torque of 420 lb.-ft. at 4,500 rpm, and a 6-speed manual/6-speed automatic transmission. Aside from these basics, the Transformers-inspired Camaro also features an EPA-rated 29 highway mpg, USB and Bluetooth phone connectivity, and XM Satellite Radio and OnStar. Die-hard Transformers fans will ultimately fall head over heels over the signature Autobot shield on each wheel’s center cap, the driver and passenger side panels, and the interior center console. The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Transformers Special Edition also features the Transformers logo on the sill plates of the driver- and passenger-doors and embedded on the hood rally stripes.

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Porsche has earned the reputation of being one of the world’s leading luxury/sports car manufacturers and rightly so. Over the years, it has churned out quite a number of awe-inducing automobile wonders, and the 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo is no different.

The newest member of the 911 family is a 2-door coupe production car. However, unlike its forerunner, the new 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo includes a completely new flat-six boxer engine that delivers 500 bhp and displaces 3.8 liters. The youngest yet possibly most powerful member of the 911 Turbo models also features Direct Fuel Injection (which was first introduced on the GT2) and Porsche’s signature VTG turbocharger system.

For those who would like to get an even more revved-up 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo, they have the option to equip their Turbo with the Sport Chrono Package Turbo. This package includes Porsche’s new PDK seven-speed transmission and dynamic mounts. The seven-speed transmission enables the car to zoom from 0 to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds, while the dynamic mounts use magnetic fluid that regulates automatically for sport or comfort depending on driving conditions.

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Lately, American cars have fallen by the wayside due to the collapse of former automobile heavyweights General Motors and Chrysler. However, GeigerCars has taken matters into its own hands by customizing and converting the Hummer H2 and has come up with the inspired 2009 GeigerCars Hummer H2 Latte Macciatto.

Like the popular drink it was named after, the Hummer H2 Latte Macciatto has noble brown as its base color combined with crème-beige contrast elements. Following GeigerCars’ custom, the 2009 GeigerCars Hummer H2 Latte Macciatto’s motor has been fitted with a supercharger. Because of this, the Latte Macciatto’s power gets increased to a mind-blowing 547 PS at 5,900 rpm, while its torque goes up to a staggering 763 Nm at 4,500 rpm. This enables the vehicle to move from 0 to 100 km/h in a little less than 7 seconds.

As though the Latte Macciatto’s exterior isn’t enough to turn heads, the inside has been outfitted in gorgeous brown and crème-beige leather. The door panels, central console, dashboard, and steering wheel also all follow the Latte Macciatto’s distinctive brown-and- crème-beige combination.

The 2009 Zolfe Classic GTC4 is a British sports car that was specially designed for the race lovers. The production of the car began on January 2009 and it comes at an affordable price. It is a special edition car where 30 units would be manufactured.

The Zolfe Classic GTC4 features a 2.3 L Ford Duratec engine. The engine features exhaust system, intercoolers and it is linked with five speed manual transmission that allows the shifting of gears at closest ratios. The output power delivered by the engine is 185 bhp and it marks the 60 mph speed in less than four seconds.

The Zolfe Classic GTC4 is of rear wheel drive and it features an adjustable suspension that permits to lower the cars height and ensures a good driving experience on racetracks. The car features alloy wheels covered with Avon tires and the wheels are equipped with disc brakes on the front and rear wheels.

The interiors are designed of leather and carbon fiber and it includes the leather seats, sporty steering wheel and air conditioning system.

Specifications

Vehicle Type: – 2-door race car
Configuration: – Front Engine
Engine: – 2.3 L Ford Duratec
Horsepower: – 185 bhp
Transmission: – 5-Speed Manual
0-60 mph: – less that 4 sec