1. Ferrari - the spirit of Ferrari began with Enzo Ferrari who was an advent racer. The foundation of Ferrari marked the start of a burst of a frenetic sporting activity. This spurred the creation of powerful, exotic cars that are characteristic of Ferrari today. Because the visions behind Ferrari were one of the first innovators of exotic supercars, it deserves #1 for Best Exotic Car Maker.
Pictures Above: Ferrari Enzo, Ferrari 599 GTB, Ferrari California, Ferrari 459 Italia, Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina, Ferrari F430

2. Lamborghini - the founder of Lamborghini made his name building farm equipment. He owned a Ferrari but noticed that he had to keep replacing the clutch. To his surprise, his own farm equipment clutches were better replacements. Thus, the beginning of the rivalry between Ferrari and Lamborghini was born. The spirit of competition spurred continual innovation over the years, bringing ever-improved exotic cars every year. However, the power of the original idea belongs to Ferrari. As #2, Lamborghini is only behind Ferrari in the popularity of its innovations.
Pictures Above: Lamborghini Reventon, Lamborghini Furia, Lamborghini Gallardo, Lamborghini Murcielago

3. Bugatti - a 21st century “harmony of design and technology.” The heritage of Ettore Bugatti is the heart of impressive technical design and exterior beauty. This can be seen in Bugatti’s signature supercar, the exotic Veyron. Ettore Bugatti sometimes made technical compromises for the sake of aesthetic integrity. This is a very gutsy vision of exotic cars, one which can only belong to the #3 contender.
Pictures Above: Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport

4. Porsche - under the direction of Ferdinand Porsche, the company constantly reached milestones before building the first sports car under his name in 1948. Ever-improving engineering designs mark the heart of Porsche then and now. With a strong spirit for exotic cars, Porsche sits at #4.
Pictures Above: Porsche Boxer Spyder, Porsche 911 Turbo

5. Bentley - after a stint of making airplane engines in WWI, Bentley went on to make exotic cars. This venture was short-lived as Bentley was bought out by Rolls-Royce from 1930 to 1982. It was slowly revived as Volkswagen bought Rolls-Royce and Bentley in 1998. VW invested nearly one-billion dollars to get Bentley up and running again. From 2006 onwards Bentley became bent on producing ever-faster exotic sedans. For its strong spirit of endurance, Bentley sits at #5.
Pictures Above: Bentley Continental GTC, Bentley Azure T, Bentley Arnage, Bentley Continental Flying Spur

6. Mclaren - The Mclaren heritage rests upon the legendary soul of Bruce Mclaren, who was born in New Zealand in 1937 and passed away in 1970 while testing one of his cars. A sickly child with Perthes Disease, Bruce Mclaren went on to become a world class international motor racing driver, engineer and designer whose name is still used in Formula 1 motor racing today. Bruce’s success in the international racing scene was all about team work, and even today his contributions are remembered. His spirit is reflected in the exotic cars of Mclaren, which is the #6 Exotic Car Maker.
Pictures Above: McLaren F1, McLaren MP4-12C


7. Rolls-Royce - the name derives from the surnames of the company founders, Charles Rolls and Henry Royce. With a strong global engineering operation, Rolls-Royce maintains a vision of setting new standards and creating the “best car in the world.” With a strong heritage and work ethic, Rolls-Royce is the #7 Exotic Car Maker in the world.
Pictures Above: Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead, Rolls-Royce Phantom, Rolls-Royce Ghost

8. Maybach - Maybach holds a track record of manufacturing military engines. However it did not see light after WWII. In 2003 the sleeping beauty awoke with a new line of exotic cars, including the 57 and 62. With its luxurious cars, Maybach sits at #8.
Pictures Above: Maybach Exelero, Maybach 62, Maybach 57

9. Shelby SuperCars (SSC) - the vision of founder Jerod Shelby was to produce the perfect car. Growing up as a kart racer, his dream began at an early age and never ceased. Shelby not only wished to participate in the market but also to excel and redefine it. He learned that the key to winning was in the smaller details which fabricated a complete larger image. SSC gets #9 for Most Exotic Car Maker.
Pictures Above: SSC Ultimate Aero

10. Koenigsegg - this Swede exotic supercar maker thrived on the dream of Christian von Koenigsegg to make the perfect supercar. The company is rather young compared to other exotic car makers, having only launched in 1993. Its staff consists of a dedicated group of enthusiasts who had connections to the Swedish car industry and the universities. Koenigsegg is the #10 Most Exotic Car Maker.
Pictures Above: Koenigsegg CCX, Koenigsegg CCR, Koenigsegg Agera
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2011 BMW Vision ConnectedDrive

BMW once again asserts its position as the world leader in automotive driver assistance systems and mobility services with its new 2011 BMW Vision ConnectedDrive. This two-seater roadster incorporates advanced technology and design concepts heightening the distinctive BMW driving pleasure.

Connectivity is the technology of the future and it is well integrated into the BMW Vision ConnectedDrive. The technology used to enhance the connectivity between the vehicle, the driver, the passengers and the environment is astounding. For example, the enhanced Heads-up Display delivers a three dimensional display of the actual view of the road ahead. The passenger can also act as a co-pilot analyzing a route via a passenger information display system and forwarding the information directly to the driver instrument panel. The navigation system is online and information is transmitted and retrieved via antennas.

The exterior design of this concept vehicle incorporates the distinguishable BMW design language. The vehicle appears to be accelerating even at a standstill position. The doors to the BMW Vision ConnectedDrive slide directly into the body allowing the vehicle to be driven even with its doors open.

BMW has excellently combined in-car technology, comfort and safety into this vehicle. Ultimate driving pleasure is realized with the 2011 BMW Vision ConnectedDrive.
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2012 Dodge Charger SRT8

Scheduled to launch fall this year is the Dodge Charger SRT8. Its new 6.4-liter HEMI V8 engine provides an estimated 465 horsepower and 465 lb-ft. of torque enabling it to reach an estimated top speed of 175mph. It is also said to have improved fuel economy. The specific horsepower, torque and fuel economy figures are going to be announced before the actual launching.

The 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 sports a new aggressive high performance look. The front and rear fascias and the rear spoiler are exclusive to the SRT8 making it distinguishable from its predecessors.

The interior of the SRT8 also has a high performance look combined with world class accommodations. The leather wrapped steering wheel is also exclusive to the SRT. The front seats are designed to grip the driver and passenger during any driving situation.

The SRT8 features a high performance audio surround sound system from Harmon/Kardmon. The 19” speakers deliver 900watts of power and the system is controlled via a large 8.4” touch screen display.

Safety and security is also well incorporated in the SRT8. Features like Keyless Enter-N-Go, Collision Warning, Blind Spot Monitoring and adaptive cruise control are just some of the features that keep the driver and passengers of the SRT8 safe and secure.
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2011 Volkswagen XL1 Concept

Just how energy efficient can tomorrow’s cars be? Volkswagen answers this question with their new XL1. This hybrid vehicle has a fuel consumption of 1L/100 kilometers making it the most fuel efficient hybrid electric / internal combustion engine combination car.

The XL1 may be highly energy efficient but its design still makes it practical for day to day use. The design is also aerodynamic and stylish. Standing at only 1,156mm tall, the XL1 is only as high as the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder. The wing type doors give it a sportier look and still provides a large entry and exit space because they extend far into the roof.

One of the reasons why the XL1 is so fuel efficient is because it has a total weight of only 795kgs. The weight of the car is broken down as follows: 227kg for the entire drive unit; 153 kg for the running gear; 80 kg for the equipment; 105 kg for the electrical system and 230 kg for the body, wing doors and front wind screen.

The XL1 may be extremely fuel efficient, yet performance was not sacrificed. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 11.9 seconds and it has a top speed of 160 kmh. The Volkswagen XL1 is indeed the most efficient car in the world.
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2011 Bentley Continental Supersport Convertible World Ice Speed Record

The world ice speed record was shattered on 15 February 2011 in Oulu, Finland by rally champion Juha Kankkunen. Achieving a top speed of 205.48 mph, Kankkunen broke his previous world record of 199.83 mph set in 2007 at the same location.

Kankkunen shattered the previous world record that he also set, in a 12 cylinder, 6 liter Continental Supersport Convertible running on E85 bio-ethanol. The fuel selection was largely due to Bentley’s commitment for a cleaner environment and sustainable fuel sources.

Juha Kankkunen managed to overcome the perilous endeavor with the help of Bentley engineers and his own experienced team. Kankunnen and the team faced temperatures of minus 30 degrees, sudden snow blizzards and dangerous crosswinds to set the new world record on a 16.5 km track sitting on 70 centimeters of sea ice.

Only minimum modifications were made on the Continental Supersport Convertible. The team added a rear bumper mounted parachute and a fully welded heavy duty safety roll-cage to ensure the safety of Kankkunen in emergency situations. The run was done on Pirelli SottoZero II 275/40R20 winter tires.

Bentley will only offer a limited edition of 100 units of this extreme model Continental. The car will be launched at the Geneva Motor Show on the 1st of March.