Neiman Marcus has teamed up with Hennessey Performance Engineering to offer one mean Viper. The 2008 Neiman Marcus Special Edition Hennessey Venom 700NM ($179,500), which will be included in the spring Neiman Marcus Men's Catalog, features a 700-hp engine that's good for a 0-60 time of 3.3 seconds. The black beauty also sports a 200-mph tested rear wing, Venom 700NM badges, and black and red leather interior. Only seven will be made, and the ride's price includes one day of high-performance driving school at Lonestar Motorsports Park. [via]
As if Lamborghini really needs to release souped-up versions of current models, they've just announced an enhanced Gallardo coupe. The Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 ($TBA) crams in a 5.2-liter V10 engine that delivers 560 horsepower. In addition to new front and rear fascias, the four-wheel-drive Gallardo LP560-4 sports an improved suspension and improved fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Other goodies include Bi-Xenon headlights for night driving and LED daytime running lights.
How do you make the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione even more awesome? Trim a little off the top. Debuting at the Geneva auto show next month, the drop-top Alfa Romeo 8C Spider ($TBA) has all the Italian elegance of its older brother, along with a 450-hp V8 that's matched to a 6-speed robotic gearbox. Production of the 8C Spider will be limited to only 500. Get in line now. [More Photos]
The future is here, and it's name is Fisker Karma ($80,000). Created by Henrik Fisker, the designer of the awesome Aston Martin DB9 and BMW Z8, the Karma is as great for the environment as it is too look at. The sexy sports sedan hybrid, of which only 15,000 a year will be produced, will be able to run 50 miles on a pure electric charge. After that, you can extend your trip to more than 620 miles with the Karma's gas or diesel engine, which will reportedly get close to 100 miles to the gallon. This green ride isn't sluggish though — Fisker claims it will be able to hit 60 mph in 5.8 seconds with a top speed of 125 mph.
Honda's hot roadster gets race-ready with the S2000 CR (starting at $36,300). Designed for club racing events (the CR stands for "Club Racer"), the new track-tuned model offers a tighter suspension, quicker steering, and an aerodynamic body kit with removable aluminum hard top and front underbody and rear wing spoilers. The S2000 CR also reduces its weight by having the stereo and air conditioning as options and replacing the spare tire with a tire repair kit.
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It's no longer a Skyline, but it's still a badass. The 2009 Nissan GT-R ($80,000; summer 2008) has the standard aggressive styling, along with a Godzilla-like 3.8L twin-turbo V6, which produces 473 horsepower and 434 ft-lbs. of torque. The GT-R and its GR6 dual-clutch six-speed, will also offer 0 to 60 time of 3.5 seconds, a quarter mile time of 11.7 seconds, and a top speed of 192 mph. Import muscle at its finest.
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Black on black has never looked so good. It's no secret that the Porsche Design Studio makes some insanely awesome stuff. And you knew it was only a matter of time before they collaborated with their brothers at the car factory. The Porsche Cayman S Porsche Design Edition 1 ($TBA; Jan. 2008) is a limited edition (only 777 are being made) black beauty, featuring a triple racing stripe, blacked out interior, 19-inch wheels, and a lower stance. The 295-hp ride also comes with a briefcase containing Porsche Design's Flat Six Chronograph watch, a pocket knife, a pair of sunglasses, a pen, and a key ring.
One of the most desirable cars in the world just got a speed boost. The Bentley Continental GT Speed ($TBA) is the most powerful production Bentley ever produced, boasting a 600hp twin-turbo W12 engine, a 0-60mph time of 4.3 seconds, a top speed of 202mph, and all the comforts, refinements, and class that you expect from a Bentley.
First shown at the 2006 Paris Auto Show, the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione ($200,000; late 2008) is finally making its way stateside. The retro-styled racer features a 4.7-liter, 450hp V8 engine, carbon fiber body with steel chassis, a 6-speed robotic gearbox, 20" wheels, and looks that would please even the most discerning car connoisseur. [via]
It may not be coming to the states this fall, but whenever it does, we'll be ready. The 2008 Porsche 911 GT2 (from $220,000) is the company's most powerful road use 911, ever. Boasting a 530-horsepower, twin-turbocharged 3.6L six-cylinder engine, a top speed of 204mph, surprising gas milage of almost 19 miles to the gallon, 19-inch wheels, and a slew of other niceties, this beast is going to be one hot item when it finally makes it to US shores. [via]
We've long been fans of Nissan's 350Z series, but we've also been waiting for Nissan's Nismo performance group to get ahold of one. The 2007 Nissan Nismo Z ($TBD; Summer 2007) improves on the standard Z with an aggressive aerodynamics package, a specially tuned independent multi-link suspension, Brembo brakes, a tuned exhaust, and gunmetal grey Rays super lightweight 5-spoke forged alloy wheels — 18" in the front, 19" in the back. The interior sees some upgrades as well, including customized seats, red stitching throughout, and special Nismo white and grey gauge faces. With 306 horsepower linked to a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission, this is one ride worthy of its Super GT series champion cousin.
Sometimes you just can't help but want to be European. The KTM X-Bow ($TBA; 2008) is an all-new sports car from the storied motorcycle company. With a body weight of approximately 1550 lbs., the X-Bow's 220-horsepower Audi engine propels the racer from 0 to 62 in 3.9 seconds. Other high-end features abound, such as a carbon fibre monocoque, Brembo brakes, optional DSG transmisison, and an F1-style crashbox. The only downside? It's Europe-only, for now. [via]
"Eleanor" is back. The Ford Shelby GT500KR ($TBA; 2008) marks the 40th anniversary of the original GT500KR, and boasts 540 horsepower. Other features include a revised calibration and cold air intake system, 6-speed manual transmission, Shelby-designed 18-inch wheels, carbon composite hood, and a revamped suspension. If you're trying to get your hands on the most powerful production Mustang ever built, get in line now — only a thousand will be built.
Former Indy 500 winner Parnelli Jones is a racing icon, but so was his Boss 302 Mustang. Now, with a lot of money and a little help from Saleen, you can have a modern-day recreation of his ride. The 2007 Saleen Parnelli Jones Limited Edition Mustang ($61,600) packs in every little detail a true racing enthusiast could want, like 302 badges, its Grabber Orange color, a striped "shaker" hood, and a rear 1970 replica wing. Of course, this car is more about the driving than the show, with specs that include a 5-liter, 400hp engine, Saleen Racecraft suspension pieces, a 14" slotted and vented front disc brake system with Saleen 4 piston calipers and 11.8 in. discs in the rear, and mini-lite inspired 19" aluminum wheels. As one of 500, these are true collector's items — but according to a few of our buddies, you'll be driving it more than looking at it.
When a car shares its name with our favorite racing game, it's got a head-start on the competition. When it's a Maserati as well, the race is already over. With a 60-year tradition, the Maserati GranTurismo ($TBA) is the perfect blend of performance and daily driver, with room for four, creature comforts aplenty, 49/51% weight distribution, and a 4.2 liter V8 that cranks out 405hp, linked to an adaptive automatic gearbox. Sure, we might not be able to afford it, but that doesn't mean we can't appreciate it.
Mugen has been known for its JDM Honda performance products and styling for decades. And to the delight of import enthusiasts, Honda has finally announced a special model Civic prepared by Mugen. Planned for production in a limited quantity of 500 units a year, the Civic Mugen Si Sedan ($30,000) boasts a track-tuned suspension that lowers the vehicle by 0.6 inches, 18x7.5-inch forged aluminum wheels, a new sports exhaust system, and a full-vehicle aero-package that adds a front spoiler with a sports grille, side spoilers, a rear bumper diffuser and a rear wing. Other touches include front and rear Mugen emblems, a serial number placard, and Mugen shift knob.
Long known for its incredible speed stats, the Porsche 911 Turbo (starting at $123,000) is a feat of engineering prowess. Producing 480hp from its 3.6-liter six cylinder engine, the Turbo boasts a 0-60 mph time of 3.7 sec., or just a hair slower than that new LIM coaster at your local theme park. GPS, Bose sound, power seats, 19" wheels, and Porsche Active Suspension Management are all standard, as is the ability to blow almost anything else on the street out of the water. You'd think this would have been on Uncrate sooner.
It's that time of year again: time for the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book, which also means it's time to check out the badass limited-edition wheels they're offering. This year, it's the incredible NM Limited-Edition 2007 BMW Individual M6 Convertible ($139,000). Only 50 of these V-10 powered, 500 horsepower convertible beasts will be built, all in an exclusive Ruby Black color with Gold Brown merino leather power seats. Other niceties include an on-board computer, GPS navigation, an 11-speaker stereo system, and a trip to Munich to meet the engineers and designers who brought this beauty to life. Merry Christmas, indeed.
Sure, gas prices are insane and Chevy bumped up the price almost five grand, but the Corvette Z06 is still spectacularly cool. The 2007 model (starting at $70,000) packs in a 505-hp 7.0 Liter LS7 aluminum-block engine and also sports one the absolute best looking bodies of any GM power car ever made. New this year is an option for Chevy's OnStar service, better sound damping, and this sweet Atomic Orange metallic paint. Oh how we will dream about owning this popsicle on wheels. [via]
