Episode 1:

What we saw here today for the first time is the completely exposed exterior and guts of the most expensive and highest performing production Aston Martin ever. Starting with the typical 6.0L V12 block, the displacement has been increased to 7.3L and the output is somewhere north of 750 hp. Zooming to 60 mph will come somewhere in the lower half of the three-second range and the car’s top speed is high enough to be utterly irrelevant except for those seeking bragging rights. We also got to see the first completed carbon fiber and aluminum chassis on display with the body buck. We’ll have an in depth article on the One-77’s greasy bits in a couple of days.

Episode 2:

The only part we haven’t seen yet is the interior, which will be coming later this year. In the meantime, start counting your pennies because Aston Martin is building only 77 examples of this remarkable car. The first is due to be delivered to a customer before the end of 2009 with the remaining 76 units coming in 2010.

Episode 3:

[autoblog and Aston Martin One-77]

[via DUB Daily]

Say hello to the devil himself: The Lamborghini Murciélago Superveloce. Introduced in Geneva by Audi’s supercar manufacturer, the newest and baddest Lambo rips off the traditional 0-60mph measure in a frightening 3.2 seconds. Being the first SV (Superveloce) since the Diablo SV, a strict diet of 200lbs is subscribed by the doctors at Sant’Agata Bolognese to translate the 670bhp into sheer volcano.

[via AMS]

The fourth – small – model range of the traditional and historic automobile manufacturer, the Rolls-Royce 200EX, will be introduced in Geneva in one week. This nifty ride will be the entry-level Rolls for the rest of us. Or not. The price will answer this question.

Some specs: release date: 2010, engine: V12, length: 5.40m, suicide doors, price: tba.

Showroom:

Bentley will be unveiling its fastest and most powerful car to date at the International Geneva Motor Show coming on March 3, 2009. Dubbed the Bentley Extreme and based off the Continental GT, this will be the first Bentley powered by a flex-fuel engine that will accept either gasoline, biofuel, or a combination of the two. At the previous Geneva Auto Show in 2008, Bentley announced its commitment to introducing renewable fuels across the entire Bentley range by 2012.

[UPDATE] Recently released images of the Bentley Continental Supersports, which accelerates from 0-60 mph in 3,9 seconds and sports some 630 bhp. Pedal to the metal:

[via duPont REGISTRY]

Tired of constantly making a decision between the speed of the Aston Martin and the space and off road mobility that only a Land Rover can offer? Well my friends, look no further. With a 300 hp, 5.0 litre TVR / Range Rover hybrid motor, coupled with 4 wheel drive and an insatiable thirst for gasoline the Bowler Wildcat would make even the most hardened hippies wet their pants.

It will out perform a Aston Martin DB 7, Lamborghini Diablo VT or a Lotus Elise, if given the possibility it will pull you up to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds. If by that time your passenger is screaming her head off, there is ample room in the boot next to your skis and her matching luggage set to calm her down whilst you pound the miles (given it will probably be the only thing you’ll be pounding for a month).

Although not the prettiest of vehicles and most definitely not one of the more modest options for a family garage, it will at least put a smile on your face every time your foot even moves in the gas pedals direction.
Although pricey, the basis model begins at a cool 52,500 pounds, there is no doubt that the next time you get stuck behind Lady and Lord Fauntleroy on the mountain pass you will never have to hesitate to overtake again.

Safety is also a key point, one which I believe is a great selling point for this brute. It comes with a 4 point racing harness and roll cage able to withstand the torture of the Dakar rally. But enough with my fascination of this vehicle, I believe that the best way to understand the potential is to watch a small clip from our friends at Top Gear.

[via Bowler Offroad]

This year, Audi will finally release the top-end version of the beautiful A5. The S5, which was released last year, sports a V8 engine with 334 hp, dynamic dampers, Audi Drive Select and many other new features. Now, the RS5 will most probably be equipped with a V8 engine that produces some 450 hp, and the new, modified Audi S-Tronic which now includes a double-clutch transmission.

Audi directly targets BMW M3 and Porsche Carrera customers with this beast and we will (obviously) report on the details.

[via AMS]

Ferrari became the first team to unveil their 2009 car on Monday morning when Felipe Massa took the new-look F60 for a spin at the Mugello track in Italy.

The car – named as a way of celebrating the fact that Ferrari are the only team to have competed in each of the 60 years of the Formula One world championship – provides a glimpse of the look that will dominate a season that heralds the biggest Formula One rule changes in 25 years.

Although not to all purists’ liking, the changes are designed to increase overtaking and, by extension, spectators’ enjoyment of a sport many feel has become a procession in recent years.

The F60 is dominated by a wide front wing and a tall, narrow rear wing; it sees the reintroduction of slick, unthreaded tyres for the first time in 10 years; most controversially of all, it incorporates the Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) which is optional this season.

Technical specifications: Chassis

Carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite structure
Ferrari longitudinal garbo Limited-slip differential
Semiautomatic sequential electronically controlled garbo – quick shift
Number of gears 7 + Reverse
Brembo ventilated carbon-fibre disc brakes
Independent suspension, push-rod activated torsion springs front and rear
Weight (with water, lubricant and driver) 605 kg
BBS Wheels (front and rear) 13″
Kinetic energy recovery system by Ferrari in cooperation with Magneti Marelli

Engine

Type 056
Number of cylinders 8
Cilinder block in cast aluminium V 90°
Number of valves 32
Pneumatic distribution
Total displacement 2398 cm3
Piston bore 98 mm
Weight > 95 kg
Magneti Marelli digital electronic injection
Magneti Marelli static electronic ignition
Fuel Shell V-Power ULG-66L/2
Lubricant Shell

[via Telegraph, AMS and Paddocktalk]

This little gem in Muscat, Oman represents what you do when you have bodacious sums of money and time. Now we’re all for having a little fun, but we’re talking about an Enzo here. Anyway: Taxiiiiiiiiiii…..

Zenvo ST1 is a real supercar. It’s raw power is supplied from a 7 litre V8 engine with both a supercharger and a turbo. The Zenvo ST1 develops 1.104 HP of power which is controlled at the flick of a switch. Producing a massive 1.430 NM of torque which is put to ground via a 6 speed gearbox, variable suspension and custom wheels. Zenvo goes 0 to 100 km/h in an impressive 3 seconds.

[via Zenvo Automotive]