BMW 650i Convertible

Manufacturer     

BMW

 
Production     

2011-
 

Assembly     

Dingolfing, Germany
 

Predecessor     

BMW 6 Series (E63)
 

Class     

Grand tourer/executive coupe
 

Body Style     

2-door convertible
2-door coupé
 

Layout     

FR, F4
 

Engine     

Petrol:
3.0-4.4 L (320-407 hp) 

Diesel engine:
3.0 L (313 hp)
 

Transmission     

8 speed Automatic / 6 speed Manual
 

Wheelbase     

109.4 in (2,779 mm)
 

Length     

Convertible: 192.8 in (4,897 mm)
Coupe: 192.7 in (4,895 mm)
 

Width     

74.6 in (1,895 mm)
 

Height     

Convertible: 53.7 in (1,364 mm) 

Coupe: 53.9 in (1,369 mm)
 

Curb Weight     

1,735–2,055 kg (3,825–4,530 lb)
 

Related     

BMW 5 Series (F10), BMW 7 Series (F01)
 

Designer     

Nader Faghihzadeh

*Informational source:  wikipedia

Maybach 62(s)

 

Manufacturer     

Daimler AG
 

Production     

2002-2013
About 2,110 produced
 

Assembly     

Stuttgart, Germany
 

Predecessor     

Mercedes-Benz 600
 

Class     

Full-size luxury car
 

Body style     

4-door sedan
 

Engine     

5.5 L 5,513 cc (336 cu in) V12
6.0 L 5,980 cc (365 cu in) V12
 

Transmission     

5-speed automatic
 

Wheelbase     

57: 133.5 in (3,391 mm)
62: 150.7 in (3,828 mm)
 

Length     

2008-present 62: 242.7 in (6,165 mm)
2008-present 57: 225.5 in (5,728 mm)
2002-07 62: 242.5 in (6,160 mm)
2002-07 57: 225.3 in (5,723 mm)
 

Width     

78.0 in (1,981 mm)
 

Height     

62.0 in (1,575 mm)
Top-End 57 (2008-present): 61.3 in (1,557 mm)
Top-End 57 (2002-07): 61.5 in (1,562 mm)
 

Curb Weight     

2,735 kg (6,030 lb) (57)
2,805 kg (6,184 lb) (62)

*Informational source:  wikipedia

Dodge Charger

Production     

2010-
 

Model years     

2011-
 

Engine     

3.6L Pentastar V6
5.7L EZD HEMI V8
6.4L ESG HEMI V8
 

Transmission     

5-speed automatic
8-speed 845RE automatic V6 Only
 

Wheelbase     

3,052 mm (120.2 in)
 

Length     

5,077 mm (199.9 in)
 

Width     

1,905 mm (75.0 in)
 

Height     

1,482 mm (58.3 in)

*Informational source:  wikipedia

Chevrolet Centennial Edition Corvette ZR1

Manufacturer     

Chevrolet Division of General Motors
 

Also called     

Sting Ray (1963–1967)
Stingray (1969–1976)
 

Production     

1953–present
 

Model years     

C1 1953–1962
C2 1963–1967
C3 1968–1982
C4 1984–1996
C5 1997–2004
C6 2005–present
C7 Expected in the 2014 model year
 

Assembly     

United States:
- Flint, Michigan
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Bowling Green, Kentucky
 

Class     

Sports car
 

Body style     

2-door convertible
2-door coupé
 

Layout     

FR layout
FMR layout
 

Engine     

235 cu in Blue Flame I6 ('53–'55)
265 cu in, 283 cu in, 327 cu in, 350 cu in Small-block V8
305 cu in
 

Small-block V8 (1980-Calif.)
396 cu in, 427 cu in, 454 cu in
 

Big-block V8
5.7 Liter LT1, LT4, LT5 V8
5.7 Liter LS1, LS6 V8
6.0 Liter LS2 V8
6.2 Liter LS3 V8
7.0 Liter LS7 V8
6.2 Liter LS9 V8 supercharged

*Informational source:  wikipedia

Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4

Manufacturer     

Automobile Lamborghini S.p.A
 

Also called     

LP 700-4
 

Production     

2011–
 

Assembly     

Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy
 

Predecessor     

Lamborghini Murciélago
 

Class     

Sports car
 

Body style     

2-door coupé
 

Layout     

Mid-engine, four-wheel drive
 

Engine     

6.5 L V12 (L539)
 

Transmission     

7-speed single clutch gearbox
 

Wheelbase     

2,700 mm (106.30 in)
 

Length     

4,780 mm (188.19 in)
 

Width     

2,030 mm (79.92 in) (w/mirrors: 2,265 mm (89.17 in))
 

Height     

1,136 mm (44.72 in)
 

Curb Weight     

1,575 kg (3,470 lb)
 

Related     

Lamborghini Reventon
Lamborghini Sesto Elemento
 

Designer     

Filippo Perini

*Informational source:  Wikipedia

Porsche 911 Carrera S

Manufacturer     

Porsche
 

Also called     

Porsche 911 (nine-eleven)
Porsche Carrera
 

Production     

2005–2011 (some editions stay in production past 2011 MY)
 

Assembly     

Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
 

Predecessor     

Porsche 996
 

Successor     

Porsche 991
 

Class     

Sports car
 

Body Style     

2-door coupé
2-door convertible
 

Layout     

Rear engine, rear wheel drive / all wheel drive
 

Engine     

3.6L H6
3.8L H6
 

Transmission     

5-speed automatic
6-speed manual
7-speed PDK
 

Wheelbase     

92.5 in (2,350 mm)
GT3: 92.7 in (2,355 mm)
GT3 RS: 92.9 in (2,360 mm)
 

Length     

175.6 in (4,460 mm)
2005–06 Turbo S Convertible, GT3 & Turbo S: 174.6 in (4,435 mm)
Carrera 4 Cabriolet: 174.3 in (4,427 mm)
2007–08 GT3 & Turbo: 176.3 in (4,478 mm)
GT3 RS: 176.9 in (4,493 mm)
 

Width     

2007–08: 72.9 in (1,852 mm)
Carrera, Carrera S & 2007–08 GT3: 71.2 in (1,808 mm)
2005–06 Turbo S: 72.1 in (1,831 mm)
2005–06 GT3: 69.7 in (1,770 mm)
 

Height     

51.6 in (1,311 mm)
2005–06 GT3: 50.0 in (1,270 mm)
Carrera 4S: 51.2 in (1,300 mm)
Carrera 4S Convertible: 52.1 in (1,323 mm)
2007–08 GT3: 50.4 in (1,280 mm)
2005–06 Turbo S: 51.0 in (1,295 mm)

*Informational source:  Wikipedia

Ferrari California

Manufacturer     

Ferrari
 

Production     

2008-present
 

Assembly     

Maranello, Italy
 

Class     

Grand Tourer
 

Body style     

2-door, 2+2 coupé cabriolet
 

Layout     

Front mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
 

Engine     

4,297 cc (262.2 cu in) 90° V8
 

Transmission     

7-speed dual-clutch automated manual
6-speed Manual (was announced, but has not been observed in production)
 

Wheelbase     

2,670 mm (105.1 in)

Length     

4,563 mm (179.6 in)
 

Width     

1,902 mm (74.9 in)
 

Height     

1,308 mm (51.5 in)
 

Curb Weight     

1,630 kg (3,594 lb) (dry)
 

Related     

Maserati GranTurismo
Maserati GranCabrio
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione[citation needed]
 

Designer     

Pininfarina (exterior)
Bertone (interior)

*Informational source:  Wikipedia

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Manufacturer     
Mercedes-Benz
 
Production     
2010–present
 
Model years     
2011–
 
Assembly     
Sindelfingen, Germany
 
Predecessor     
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Mercedes-Benz 300SL
 
Class     
Grand Tourer
 
Body style     
2-door coupe
2-door roadster
 
Layout     
Front mid-engine, rear-wheel drive, transaxle
 
Engine     
6.3L, V8, DOHC 563 bhp

Transmission     
7-speed dual-clutch semi-automatic
 
Wheelbase     
2,680 mm (106 in)
 
Length     
4,638 mm (182.6 in)
 
Width     
1,939 mm (76.3 in)
 
Height     
1,262 mm (49.7 in)
 
Curb weight     
1,620 kg (3,600 lb)


*Informational source:  Wikipedia

Ferrari F430 - Spider

Manufacturer      Ferrari Production      2004–2009 Assembly      Maranello, Italy Predecessor      Ferrari 360 Successor      Ferrari 458 Italia Class      Sports Car Body Style      2-seat Berlinetta 2-Seat Spider Layout      Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive Engine      4.3 L V8 Transmission      6-speed manual 6-speed 'F1' electrohydraulic manual Wheelbase      102.4 in (2,601 mm) Length      177.6 in (4,511 mm) Width      75.7 in (1,923 mm) Height      Coupe: 47.8 in (1,214 mm) Spider: 48.6 in (1,234 mm) Curb Weight      1,450 kg (3,197 lb) Informational Source:  wikipedia

Ashton Martin DBS V12

Manufacturer     
Aston Martin Lagonda Limited
 
Production     
2007–present


Assembly     
Gaydon, England
 
Predecessor     
Aston Martin Vanquish S

Class     
Grand tourer
 
Body style     
2-door coupé
 
Layout     
FR layout
 
Platform     
Aston Martin VH platform
 
Engine     
6.0 L V12
 
Related     
Aston Martin DB9
 
Designer     
Marek Reichman



*Informational source:  Wikipedia

Bugatti Veyron EB 16.4

Manufacturer     

Bugatti Automobiles and Volkswagen Group (parent company)
 

Production     

2005–2011 (last 16.4 sold)
2008-present (Grand Sport)
2010-present (Super Sport)
 

Assembly     

Molsheim, Alsace, France
 

Predecessor     

Bugatti EB110
 

Class     

Sports car
 

Body style     

Standard: 2-door coupé
Variant: targa top
 

Layout     

Longitudinal mid-engine, permanent 4WD
 

Engine     

Standard:
8.0 L (488 cu in) W16 quad-turbocharged 1,001 PS (736 kW; 987 bhp)
 

Super Sport:
1,200 PS (883 kW; 1,184 bhp)
 

Transmission     

7-speed DSG sequential
 

Wheelbase     
2,710 mm (106.7 in)
 

Length     
4,462 mm (175.7 in)
 

Width     
1,998 mm (78.7 in)
 

Height     
1,159 mm (45.6 in)
 

Kerb Weight     
1,888 kg (4,162 lb)
 

Designer     

Jozef Kaban

*Informational source:  Wikipedia

Audi R8 GT

Manufacturer     

quattro GmbH (a private subsidiary of Audi AG)
 

Production     

2006–present, 9,945 built in the end of 2008
 

Assembly     

Neckarsulm, Germany
 

Class     

Sports car
 

Body style     

2-door coupé (2007)
2-door spyder (2009)
 

Layout     

Longitudinal mid-engine, quattro permanent all-wheel drive
 

Engine     

4.2 L FSI V8, 2×DOHC;
5.2 L FSI V10, 2×DOHC
 

Transmission     

6-speed manual
7-speed R Tronic
 

Wheelbase     

2,650 mm (104.3 in)
 

Length     

V8 Coupé: 4,431 mm (174.4 in), V10 Coupé: 4,435 mm (174.6 in), V10 Spyder: 4,434 mm (174.6 in)
 

Width     

V8 Coupé & V10 Spyder: 1,904 mm (75.0 in), V10 Coupé: 1,930 mm (76.0 in)
 

Height     

V8 Coupé: 1,249 mm (49.2 in), V10 Coupé: 1,252 mm (49.3 in), V10 Spyder: 1,244 mm (49.0 in)
 

Kerb Weight     

V8 Coupé: 1,560–1,565 kg (3,439–3,450 lb), V10 Coupé: 1,620–1,625 kg (3,571–3,583 lb), V10 Spyder: 1,720–1,725 kg (3,792–3,803 lb)
 

Related     

Audi RSQ
Audi Le Mans quattro(Concept)
Audi R8 TDI Le Mans(Concept)
Lamborghini Gallardo

*Informational source:  Wikipedia

Bentley Continental Flying Spur

Production     

2003–2010

Assembly     

Crewe, England
 

Body style     

2-door 2+2 fastback
2-door 2+2 convertible
 

Layout     

Longitudinal front-engine, Torsen permanent four-wheel drive
 

Platform     

Volkswagen Group D1
 

Engine     

6.0 L W12 twin-turbo
 

Transmission     

6-speed ZF 6HP26A tiptronic automatic
 

Wheelbase     

2,746 mm (108.1 in)

Length     

4,808 mm (189.3 in): 2003-05

4,804 mm (189.1 in): 2006-present
 

Width     

1,918 mm (75.5 in): 2003-05 & GTC
1,946 mm (76.6 in): Supersports
75.4 in (1,915 mm): 2009-present Coupe
77.4 in (1,966 mm): 2009-present Convertible
 

Height     

1,390 mm (54.7 in)
1,380 mm (54.3 in): Speed
1,398 mm (55.0 in): GTC
 

Kerb Weight     

2,350 kg (5,181 lb)
2,485 kg (5,478 lb): GTC
 

Related     

Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Volkswagen Phaeton
 

Designer     

Dirk van Braeckel

*Informational source:  Wikipedia