2006 Mercedes Benz SL Class

Perhaps no Mercedes-Benz model has a prouder history than the SL. The German automaker’s sports car launched in the mid-1950s in the form of the now-historic and highly-collectable 300SL, which was available as a two-door roadster or the famous hardtop with Gullwing doors. Mercedes launched the new and fifth generation of its venerable two-seater in 2003. Rather than making customers decide between coupe or roadster (convertible), all SLs now come with a retractable hardtop, so the SL can be two cars in one: top up for cold weather; top down for enjoying the sunshine. The model lineup includes the SL500, SL600, SL55 AMG, and SL65 AMG.

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http://www.jdpower.com/autos/mercedes/sl-class/2006
http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z10725/default.aspx

Mercedes Benz CLK DTM 2000

A special version of the CLK is the CLK DTM AMG sports car, which looks similar to the full race car for the German Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters racing series which has to use a normally aspirated 4.0 L V8, limited to less than 500 hp. About 100 street cars were released for sale in Europe, using AMG's supercharged 5.5 L V8, now producing 428 kW (582 PS) and 800 N·m (590 ft·lbf). The front and rear track are widened by 2.9 and 4.2 inches (74 and 110 mm) respectively, and special tires and suspension modifications allow the car to pull 1.35 g (13 m/s²) of lateral acceleration. 0-100 km/h acceleration is just 3.9 seconds, and top speed is 320 km/h (199 mph). In Germany, the car cost 236,060 euro after taxes.

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http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z3674/default.aspx
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_CLK-Class

Opel Speedster

The Opel Speedster is a roadster produced from 2001 to 2005 by Lotus for General Motors's subsidiary Opel and was also badged as Vauxhall VX220 for the UK market. Both cars have a lot in common with the Lotus Elise and they are characterized by strong performance and superb handling.

Since the beginning of their production Speedster and VX220 were powered by GM's 2.2 L 16-valve Ecotec L61 engine producing 147 hp ECE (108 kW). Since 2003, they are also available with a 2.0 L turbocharged version of this engine producing 200 hp ECE (147 kW). The turbo version is able to reach the top speed of 242 km/h (151 mph) and accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 4.9 seconds.
This car's base price is 42,000 dollars.

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http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z6147/default.aspx

Nissan 350Z

Retaining the nostalgic lines of the original Z that was released 30 years earlier, the Nissan 350Z, with its sharply cut front and rear fenders, has become the number one Japanese sports car.The 350Z is equipped with a 3.5 liter V6 Engine producing 280hp and a 6-speed manual or 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission.The Nissan 350Z's aluminum arms employ 4-wheel independent multi-link suspension and feature ripple controlled shock absorbers that effectively absorb road unevenness to make this sports car both quick and easy to drive.The Track version is the most sportive and luxurious model of the Nissan 350Z. Wheels and characteristic door handles reproduced as chrome plated parts. Orange transparent parts for turn signals and red transparent parts for taillights are included in kit.Both left and right steering columns (2 dashboards) will be included so modelers can have the option of assembling the export, or domestic Japanese version. In pursuit of the utmost realism emblem and aluminum on doors are reproduced with metal transfer marks.

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http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z8321/default.aspx

Mitsubishi EVO VII

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII may not be most peoples idea of a pretty car, but its certainly a good deal easier on the eye than either of its direct forebears, Evos V and VI. Evolution is said to refine the species, and its certainly rounded off a lot of the rough edges of the Evo bloodline. However, anyone expecting a significant softening of the performance envelope could well be in for a rude awakening. Hardcore enthusiasts will still lust after the bumps, bulges, warts and wilful ugliness of the Evo VI, but theyd be missing out.

The latest version of the Evo VII is a better car in so many ways that perhaps we can forgive its less aggressive mien. In a bid to stave off the inevitable flood of grey import models, official UK models boast a titanium turbo, full rustproofing and an ECU thats been remapped to clear our emissions regulations. A UK passport served to identify the vehicle as an official car to any of the fifty UK Ralliart dealers who will honour the three-year warranty. Not only does this bring peace of mind, but it also guaranteed a healthy resale price for the car, its official status being a guarantee of known provenance and scrupulous upkeep.

De Lorean DMC-12

The De Lorean DMC-12 is a sports car which was manufactured by the De Lorean Motor Company from 1981 through 1983. It is most commonly known as the De Lorean, as it was the only model ever produced by the company. The DMC-12 featured gull-wing doors with a brushed stainless steel body. It was famously featured in the Back to the Future trilogy.

The first prototype appeared in March 1977, and production officially began in 1981 (with the first DMC-12 rolling off the production line on January 21st) at the DMC factory in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland. During its production, several aspects of the car were changed, such as the hood (bonnet) style, wheels and interior. Around 8,583 DMC-12s were made before production fizzled in late 1982, with final production taking place in early 1983. Today, only about six thousand DeLorean Motor Cars are believed to still exist.

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http://www.reference.com/browse/wiki/De_Lorean_DMC-12
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Lorean_DMC-12
http://www.geocities.com/deloreancanada/history.html