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Porsche Automobil Holding SE, usually shortened to Porsche SE (German pronunciation: [ a Societas Europaea or European Public Company, is a German automotive manufacturer of luxury high performance automobiles, owned by the Piëch-Porsche family. Porsche SE is headquartered in Zuffenhausen, a city district of Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg.
Porsche SE has one main subsidiary – Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG (which stands for Doktor Ingenieur honoris causa Ferdinand Porsche Aktiengesellschaft), often shortened to Porsche AG, which is responsible for the actual production and manufacture of the Porsche automobile line. The company is also the majority shareholder in Volkswagen AG, the parent company of the Volkswagen Group, which includes the automotive marques Audi, Volkswagen, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, SEAT and Škoda.
Contents
1 Overview
2 Reputation
2.1 SUV reception
3 History
3.1 Profits
3.1.1 European sales
3.1.2 North American sales
3.1.2.1 U.S. sales
3.2 Relationship with Volkswagen
3.3 Corporate restructuring
4 Motorsport
5 Pronunciation of "Porsche"
6 Models
6.1 Consumer models
6.2 Tractors
6.3 Racing models
6.4 Prototypes and concept cars
6.5 Electric vehicles
6.6 Aircraft engines
7 See also
8 References
9 External linksOverview
The company was founded as Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche GmbH in 1931 by Ferdinand Porsche, an Austrian engineer born in Maffersdorf, during the time of the Austro-Hungarian Empire (today Vratislavice nad Nisou, Czech Republic), and Porsche's son-in-law Anton Piëch, an Austrian advocate. Ferdinand Porsche is also known for designing the first Volkswagen, but Béla Barényi is credited with having conceived the basic design five years earlier. The company currently produces 911 (997), Boxster and Cayman sports cars and Cayenne sport utility vehicles. The latest model line, the four-door Panamera saloon (sedan), was launched on Monday, 20 April 2009.In August 2009, Porsche SE and Volkswagen AG reached an agreement that the two companies would merge in 2011, to form an "Integrated Automotive Group
1953 Porsche 356 Roadster1992 Porsche 911 Turbo, Type 9642005 Porsche 911 (997) Carrera SIn a May 2006 survey, Porsche was awarded the title of the most prestigious automobile brand by Luxury Institute, New York; it questioned more than 500 households with a gross annual income of at least US ,000 and a net worth of at least US $720,000. The current Porsche model range includes sports cars from the Boxster roadster to their most famous product, the 911. The Cayman is a hard top car similar to the Boxster in a slightly higher price range. The Cayenne is Porsche's mid-size luxury sport utility vehicle (SUV). The limited run Carrera GT ceased production in May 2006. A high performance luxury saloon/sedan, the Panamera, was launched on Monday, 20 April 2009, and is due to be released worldwide in September and October. Recently, a spider version of the Boxster was announced, and became available after it was unveiled at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Porsche was awarded the 2006, 2009, and 2010 J.D. Power and Associates award for the highest-ranked nameplate in its Initial Quality Study (IQS) of automobile brands
As a company, Porsche is known for weathering changing market conditions with great financial stability, while retaining most production in Germany during an age when most other German car manufacturers have moved at least parts of their production to Eastern Europe or overseas. The headquarters and main factory are still in Zuffenhausen, a district in Stuttgart, but the Cayenne (and formerly the Carrera GT) is manufactured in Leipzig, Germany, parts for the SUV are assembled also in Bratislava, Slovakia. Most Boxster and Cayman production is outsourced to Valmet Automotive in Finland until 2012. The company has been highly successful in recent times, and indeed claims to have the highest profit per unit sold of any car company in the world.
Porsche Engineering Group (PEG) has for many years offered consultancy services to various other car manufacturers. Audi, Studebaker, SEAT, Daewoo, Subaru, Yugo and others have consulted Porsche Engineering Group for their cars or engines. The Lada Samara was partly developed by Porsche in 1984. Porsche Engineering Group also helped Harley-Davidson design the Revolution 60 degree v-twin water cooled engine and gearbox that is used in their V-Rod motorcycle.The base model is powered by a 3.2-liter VR6 engine producing 250 hp (190 kW); modifications in the exhaust manifold allow power to peak at 6700 rpm. This is the same 3.2-liter motor found on a Volkswagen Touareg and Volkswagen R32. A Turbo Diesel engine is also available. Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph (97 km) is 7.5 seconds with manual transmission and 8.1 seconds with the Tiptronic S. Notably, independent testing has produced a time of 9.2 seconds for the Tiptronic diesel. SThe S is powered by an 8-cylinder engine with a dry-sump lubrication system and variable valve timing. The Cayenne S' engine produces 340 hp (250 kW) and 369 ft·lbf (500 N·m) of torque. Acceleration from 0–60 mph is 6.4 seconds and the top speed is 155 miles per hour.
GTSThe GTS is powered with a 405 hp 4.8 liter V8 and features a sport suspension and 21-inch (530 mm) wheels. It is lighter than the Cayenne S and has an aerodynamic body kit. The Porsche Cayenne GTS has a 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) time of 5.7 seconds. A six-speed manual transmission is also offered.
[edit]Cayenne Turbo and Turbo SElectronic Stabilizer decoupling demonstrating extra wheel articulation.The 1st generation Cayenne Turbo had 450 horsepower (340 kW), and accelerated from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 5.3 seconds. A Turbo S version was built in 2006 to compete with the Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG. The Cayenne Turbo S included a low-range case, a locking differential, and the height-adjustable, off-road suspension also standard on the regular Turbo model. It was powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.5-liter V8 that produced 520 bhp (390 kW) and 700 N·m (520 lb·ft) of torque. Acceleration from 0–60 mph (96 km/h) was 5.0 seconds and the top speed was 171 miles per hour. It featured a 6-speed automatic Tiptronic transmission.
A new Turbo was revealed at the 2008 Beijing auto show. It received 50 hp (37 kW) more power, and now accelerated from 0–60 mph (96 km/h) in 4.9 seconds. Also revealed with the new Turbo was a new 550 horsepower (410 kW) Turbo S. Acceleration from 0–60 mph is 4.7 seconds and has optional ceramic composite brakes.The Porsche Cayenne is a five seat mid-size luxury sport utility vehicle manufactured by theGerman manufacturer Porsche since 2002, with North American sales beginning in 2003. Its platform was developed by Porsche and is shared with the Volkswagen Touareg and the Audi Q7. It is the first V8-engined vehicle built by Porsche since 1995, when the Porsche 928 was discontinued. Since 2008, all engines have featured direct injection technology. The Cayenne's chassis type numbers are as follows: Type 955 (2002 - 2006), Type 957 (2007 - 2010), and Type 958 (2011+).
The second-generation Cayenne (Type 958) was unveiled at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show in March following an online reveal on February 25, 2010.
Contents
1 Design
2 First generation
2.1 Cayenne (base model)
2.2 Cayenne S
2.3 Cayenne GTS
2.4 Cayenne Turbo and Turbo S
2.4.1 Cayenne Diesel
2.4.2 Cayenne S Transsyberia
2.4.3 Cayenne GTS Porsche Design Edition 3 (2010)
2.4.4 Hybrid
2.4.5 Engines
3 Second generation
4 See also
5 References
6 External links
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Porsche SE has one main subsidiary – Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG (which stands for Doktor Ingenieur honoris causa Ferdinand Porsche Aktiengesellschaft), often shortened to Porsche AG, which is responsible for the actual production and manufacture of the Porsche automobile line. The company is also the majority shareholder in Volkswagen AG, the parent company of the Volkswagen Group, which includes the automotive marques Audi, Volkswagen, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, SEAT and Škoda.
Contents
1 Overview
2 Reputation
2.1 SUV reception
3 History
3.1 Profits
3.1.1 European sales
3.1.2 North American sales
3.1.2.1 U.S. sales
3.2 Relationship with Volkswagen
3.3 Corporate restructuring
4 Motorsport
5 Pronunciation of "Porsche"
6 Models
6.1 Consumer models
6.2 Tractors
6.3 Racing models
6.4 Prototypes and concept cars
6.5 Electric vehicles
6.6 Aircraft engines
7 See also
8 References
9 External linksOverview
The company was founded as Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche GmbH in 1931 by Ferdinand Porsche, an Austrian engineer born in Maffersdorf, during the time of the Austro-Hungarian Empire (today Vratislavice nad Nisou, Czech Republic), and Porsche's son-in-law Anton Piëch, an Austrian advocate. Ferdinand Porsche is also known for designing the first Volkswagen, but Béla Barényi is credited with having conceived the basic design five years earlier. The company currently produces 911 (997), Boxster and Cayman sports cars and Cayenne sport utility vehicles. The latest model line, the four-door Panamera saloon (sedan), was launched on Monday, 20 April 2009.In August 2009, Porsche SE and Volkswagen AG reached an agreement that the two companies would merge in 2011, to form an "Integrated Automotive Group
1953 Porsche 356 Roadster1992 Porsche 911 Turbo, Type 9642005 Porsche 911 (997) Carrera SIn a May 2006 survey, Porsche was awarded the title of the most prestigious automobile brand by Luxury Institute, New York; it questioned more than 500 households with a gross annual income of at least US ,000 and a net worth of at least US $720,000. The current Porsche model range includes sports cars from the Boxster roadster to their most famous product, the 911. The Cayman is a hard top car similar to the Boxster in a slightly higher price range. The Cayenne is Porsche's mid-size luxury sport utility vehicle (SUV). The limited run Carrera GT ceased production in May 2006. A high performance luxury saloon/sedan, the Panamera, was launched on Monday, 20 April 2009, and is due to be released worldwide in September and October. Recently, a spider version of the Boxster was announced, and became available after it was unveiled at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Porsche was awarded the 2006, 2009, and 2010 J.D. Power and Associates award for the highest-ranked nameplate in its Initial Quality Study (IQS) of automobile brands
As a company, Porsche is known for weathering changing market conditions with great financial stability, while retaining most production in Germany during an age when most other German car manufacturers have moved at least parts of their production to Eastern Europe or overseas. The headquarters and main factory are still in Zuffenhausen, a district in Stuttgart, but the Cayenne (and formerly the Carrera GT) is manufactured in Leipzig, Germany, parts for the SUV are assembled also in Bratislava, Slovakia. Most Boxster and Cayman production is outsourced to Valmet Automotive in Finland until 2012. The company has been highly successful in recent times, and indeed claims to have the highest profit per unit sold of any car company in the world.
Porsche Engineering Group (PEG) has for many years offered consultancy services to various other car manufacturers. Audi, Studebaker, SEAT, Daewoo, Subaru, Yugo and others have consulted Porsche Engineering Group for their cars or engines. The Lada Samara was partly developed by Porsche in 1984. Porsche Engineering Group also helped Harley-Davidson design the Revolution 60 degree v-twin water cooled engine and gearbox that is used in their V-Rod motorcycle.The base model is powered by a 3.2-liter VR6 engine producing 250 hp (190 kW); modifications in the exhaust manifold allow power to peak at 6700 rpm. This is the same 3.2-liter motor found on a Volkswagen Touareg and Volkswagen R32. A Turbo Diesel engine is also available. Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph (97 km) is 7.5 seconds with manual transmission and 8.1 seconds with the Tiptronic S. Notably, independent testing has produced a time of 9.2 seconds for the Tiptronic diesel. SThe S is powered by an 8-cylinder engine with a dry-sump lubrication system and variable valve timing. The Cayenne S' engine produces 340 hp (250 kW) and 369 ft·lbf (500 N·m) of torque. Acceleration from 0–60 mph is 6.4 seconds and the top speed is 155 miles per hour.
GTSThe GTS is powered with a 405 hp 4.8 liter V8 and features a sport suspension and 21-inch (530 mm) wheels. It is lighter than the Cayenne S and has an aerodynamic body kit. The Porsche Cayenne GTS has a 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) time of 5.7 seconds. A six-speed manual transmission is also offered.
[edit]Cayenne Turbo and Turbo SElectronic Stabilizer decoupling demonstrating extra wheel articulation.The 1st generation Cayenne Turbo had 450 horsepower (340 kW), and accelerated from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 5.3 seconds. A Turbo S version was built in 2006 to compete with the Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG. The Cayenne Turbo S included a low-range case, a locking differential, and the height-adjustable, off-road suspension also standard on the regular Turbo model. It was powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.5-liter V8 that produced 520 bhp (390 kW) and 700 N·m (520 lb·ft) of torque. Acceleration from 0–60 mph (96 km/h) was 5.0 seconds and the top speed was 171 miles per hour. It featured a 6-speed automatic Tiptronic transmission.
A new Turbo was revealed at the 2008 Beijing auto show. It received 50 hp (37 kW) more power, and now accelerated from 0–60 mph (96 km/h) in 4.9 seconds. Also revealed with the new Turbo was a new 550 horsepower (410 kW) Turbo S. Acceleration from 0–60 mph is 4.7 seconds and has optional ceramic composite brakes.The Porsche Cayenne is a five seat mid-size luxury sport utility vehicle manufactured by theGerman manufacturer Porsche since 2002, with North American sales beginning in 2003. Its platform was developed by Porsche and is shared with the Volkswagen Touareg and the Audi Q7. It is the first V8-engined vehicle built by Porsche since 1995, when the Porsche 928 was discontinued. Since 2008, all engines have featured direct injection technology. The Cayenne's chassis type numbers are as follows: Type 955 (2002 - 2006), Type 957 (2007 - 2010), and Type 958 (2011+).
The second-generation Cayenne (Type 958) was unveiled at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show in March following an online reveal on February 25, 2010.
Contents
1 Design
2 First generation
2.1 Cayenne (base model)
2.2 Cayenne S
2.3 Cayenne GTS
2.4 Cayenne Turbo and Turbo S
2.4.1 Cayenne Diesel
2.4.2 Cayenne S Transsyberia
2.4.3 Cayenne GTS Porsche Design Edition 3 (2010)
2.4.4 Hybrid
2.4.5 Engines
3 Second generation
4 See also
5 References
6 External links
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Main article: Car and DriverCar and Driver magazine annually nominates a list of what it considers the Ten Best cars and Five Best trucks.
All production vehicles for sale in that calendar year are considered with these restrictions:
1. The vehicle must be on sale by January
2. It must be priced below 2.5 times the average car price for that year
3. The manufacturer must provide an example for testing
4. Only substantially changed vehicles and the past year's 10 best winners are nominated
The magazine sometimes selects a specific trim and other times a whole family of vehicles.
See also: Car of the Year
Contents
* 1 Top Ten Marques
* 2 Top Manufacturers
* 3 Top Ten Models
* 4 1983
* 5 1984
* 6 1985
* 7 1986
* 8 1987
* 9 1988
* 10 1989
* 11 1990
* 12 1991
* 13 1992
* 14 1993
* 15 1994
* 16 1995
* 17 1996
* 18 1997
* 19 1998
* 20 1999
* 21 2000
* 22 2001
o 22.1 10Best Cars
o 22.2 5Best Trucks
* 23 2002
o 23.1 10Best Cars
o 23.2 5Best Trucks
* 24 2003
o 24.1 10Best Cars
o 24.2 5Best Trucks
* 25 2004
o 25.1 10Best Cars
o 25.2 5Best Trucks
* 26 2005
o 26.1 10Best Cars
o 26.2 5Best Trucks
* 27 2006
o 27.1 10Best Cars
o 27.2 5Best Trucks
* 28 2007
o 28.1 10Best Cars
o 28.2 5Best Trucks
* 29 2008
o 29.1 10Best Cars
* 30 2009
o 30.1 10Best Cars
o 30.2 "Dishonorable Mention"
* 31 2011
o 31.1 10Best Cars
o 31.2 5Best Trucks
* 32 Notes and references
[edit] Top Ten Marques
From 1983 through 2008, the following marques were represented on the list the most times, including both the car and truck lists (except for the 2008 trucks).
Rank Marque Number of wins
1 Honda 73
2 Toyota 27
3 BMW 24
4 Mazda 23
5 Chevrolet 21
6 Acura 16
7 Porsche 15
7 Nissan 15
7 Audi 15
10 Chrysler 13
[edit] Top Manufacturers
Further breaking down the marques into their controlling manufacturers amplifies Honda's dominance of the contest over the last 25 years.
Note that this number is skewed by the multiple products picked over the years. For example, the Chrysler minivans were picked three times, totalling 8 "points" for Chrysler from three wins. The Diamond-Star cars were a similar problem, double-dipping "points" for both Mitsubishi, Plymouth, and Eagle. These situations were not "fixed"; rather, they are left as-is, skewing the totals.Note also that changing ownership can affect the count. Chrysler and Dodge products from 1999 through 2007 were counted for Daimler-Benz/DaimlerChrysler/Daimler AG, as that company had wholly acquired Chrysler in that period. Similarly, Saab's post-2000 products, had they won a place on the list, would be counted for General Motors. Despite strong corporate ties through this period, Mazda remains separate from Ford, Subaru from General Motors and Toyota, Nissan from Renault, and Mitsubishi from Chrysler.
Rank Manufacturer Number of wins
1 Honda Motor Company 80
2 Toyota Motor Company 38
3 General Motors 31
4 Chrysler Corporation 30
5 BMW 24
6 Mazda Motor Corporation 23
7 Volkswagen Group 21
8 Toyota Motor Corporation 20
9 Nissan Motor Company 18
Top Ten Models
From 1983 through 2008, the following individual models were represented on the list the most times. In 2007, Honda's Odyssey and Pilot trucks appeared in the top ten, a first for any truck.
Rank Model Number of wins
1 Honda Accord 23
2 BMW 3-Series 18
3 Chevrolet Corvette 14
4 Honda Prelude 10
5 Mazda Miata 10
5 Porsche Boxster 9
7 Acura Integra and RSX 8
8 Nissan 300ZX 7
8 Ford Taurus 7
10 BMW 5-Series 6
10 Honda Civic 6
10 Honda Odyssey 6
10 Honda Pilot 6For the 1980s, Car and Driver picked four domestic and six import cars.
Model Times on List
AMC Alliance 1
Chevrolet Caprice Classic 1
Ford Mustang GT 5.0 5
Honda Accord 23
Mazda RX-7 5
Mercedes-Benz 380SEL 1
Pontiac 6000 ' 3
Porsche 944 4
Renault Alliance 1
Toyota Supra Celica Supra 2
Volkswagen GTI Rabbit 6
Fastest car tested: Jaguar XJ-S HE, 142 mph
Top-selling cars:
1. Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
2. Ford Escort
3. Ford LTDInstituted the price cap at $30,000.
Model Times on List
Audi 5000 S/Turbo 5
Dodge Daytona Turbo 1
Honda Prelude 10
Honda Accord 23
Mazda 626 1
Pontiac Fiero 2M4 1
Pontiac 6000 STE 3
Porsche 944 4
Toyota Supra Celica Supra 2
Volkswagen GTI Rabbit 6Fastest car tested: Ferrari 308 Quattrovalvole, 144 mph
Top-selling cars:1. Chevrolet Cavalier
2. Ford Escort
3. Ford LTD
1985Price cap: $30,000
Model Times on List
Audi 5000 S/Turbo 5
Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z 1
Chevrolet Corvette 14
Dodge Caravan 3
Honda CRX 2
Honda Civic 6
Honda Prelude 10
Honda Accord 23
Merkur XR4Ti 1
Plymouth Voyager 3
Pontiac 6000 STE 3
Porsche 944 4
Fastest car tested: Chevrolet Corvette, 150 mphTop-selling cars:
1. Chevrolet Cavalier
2. Ford Escort
3. Chevrolet Celebrity
1986Price cap: $30,000
Model Times on List
Audi 5000 CS Turbo Quattro 5
Chevrolet Corvette 14
Ford Taurus 7
Honda Prelude 10
Honda Accord 23
Lincoln Mark VII LSC 1
Mercury Sable 3
Porsche 944 Turbo 4
Saab 9000 Turbo 4
Toyota MR2 2
Volkswagen GTI 6
Fastest car tested: Porsche 944 Turbo, 157 mph
Top-selling cars:
1. Chevrolet Celebrity
2. Ford Escort
3. Chevrolet Cavalier
1987Price cap: $30,000
Model Times on List
Acura Integra 6
Audi 5000 CS Turbo 5
Chevrolet Corvette 14
Ford Mustang GT 5
Ford Taurus 7
Honda Accord 23
Mazda RX-7 Turbo 5
Pontiac Bonneville SE 1
Saab 9000 Turbo 4
Toyota MR2 2
Volvo 740 Fastest car tested: Ferrari Testarossa, 176 mph
Top-selling cars:1. Ford Escort
2. Ford Taurus
3. Chevrolet CavalierPrice cap: $35,000
Model Times on List
Acura Legend Coupe 3
Acura Integra 6
Audi 5000 5
Chevrolet Corvette 14
Ford Mustang 5 5
Ford Taurus 7
Honda CRX 2
Honda Civic 6
Honda Accord 23
Saab 9000 Turbo 4
Fastest car tested: Ferrari Testarossa, 173 mphTop-selling cars:1. Ford Escort
2. Chevrolet Corsica/Beretta
3. Ford TaurusImports and domestics chosen by marque, not by place of manufacture.
Price cap: $35,000
Model Times on List
Acura Legend Coupe 3
Chevrolet Corvette 14
Dodge Colt Turbo 1
Ford Probe GT 3
Ford Taurus 7
Honda Civic 6
Honda Accord 23
Lincoln Continental 1
Mitsubishi Mirage Turbo 1
Mitsubishi Eclipse Turbo 4
Plymouth Laser Turbo 4
Saab 9000 Turbo 4Fastest car tested: 750iL V12, 158 mphTop-selling cars:1. Honda Accord
2. Ford Taurus3. Ford Escort half domestic/half import rule as impractical.
Price cap: $35,000
Model Times on List
Acura Legend Coupe 3
Eagle Talon Turbo 3
Ford Taurus 7
Honda Civic 6
Honda Accord 23
Lexus LS 1
Mazda MPV 2
Mazda Miata 10
Mercury Sable 3
Mitsubishi Eclipse Turbo 4
Nissan Maxima SE 3
Nissan 300ZX Turbo 7
Plymouth Laser Turbo 4Fastest car tested: Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1, 175 mph
Top-selling cars:1. Honda Accord
2. Ford Taurus3. Chevrolet Cavalier
1991New rule: No more than two places per marque.Price cap: $35,000
Model Times on List
Eagle Talon Turbo 3
Ford Taurus 7
Honda Civic 6
Honda Accord 23
Mazda MPV V6 2
Mazda Miata 10
Mercury Tracer LTS 1
Mercury Sable 3
Mitsubishi Eclipse Turbo 4
Nissan Sentra SE-R 4
Nissan 300ZX Turbo 7
Plymouth Laser Turbo 4
Toyota Previa 1Fastest car tested: Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1, 176 mph
Top-selling cars:1. Honda Accord
2. Ford Taurus3. Toyota CamryPrice cap: $40,000
Model Times on List
BMW 3-Series 325i 18
Cadillac Seville Touring Sedan 1
Eagle Talon AWD Turbo 3
Ford Taurus SHO 7
Honda Prelude Si 10
Lexus SC SC400 4
Mazda Miata 10
Mitsubishi Eclipse AWD Turbo 4
Nissan Sentra SE-R 4
Nissan 300ZX Turbo 7
Plymouth Laser AWD Turbo 4
Toyota Camry V6 3
Fastest car tested: Ferrari F40, 197 mphTop-selling cars:
1. Ford Taurus
2. Honda Accord
3. Toyota Camry
1993Price cap: $40,000
Model Times on List
BMW 3-Series 325i 18
Chrysler Concorde 2
Dodge Intrepid 4
Ford Probe GT 3
Honda Prelude Si VTEC 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee V8 1
Lexus SC 4
Mazda RX-7 5
Nissan Sentra SE-R 4
Nissan 300ZX Turbo 7
Toyota Camry Sedans 3Fastest car tested: Lamborghini Diablo, 204 mphTop-selling cars:1. Ford Taurus
2. Honda Accord
3. Toyota CamryInstitution of the 2.5x price cap, now at $43,000.
Model Times on List
Acura Integra GS-R 6
BMW 3-Series 325i/325is 18
Chrysler Concorde 2
Dodge Intrepid 4
Eagle Vision 1
Ford Probe GT 3
Honda Prelude VTEC 10
Honda Accord EX 23
Lexus SC 4
Mazda RX-7 5
Nissan Sentra SE-R 4
Nissan 300ZX Turbo 7Fastest car tested: Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1, 179 mphTop-selling cars:1. Ford Taurus
2. Honda Accord
3. Ford Escort 1995Price cap: $46,000.
Model Times on List
Acura Integra GS-R 6
BMW 3-Series 328i/M3 18
Chrysler Cirrus LXi 3
Ford Contour 3
Honda Prelude VTEC 10
Honda Accord 23
Lexus SC 4
Mazda RX-7 5
Mercury Mystique 3
Nissan Maxima SE 3
Nissan 300ZX Turbo 7Fastest car tested: Lamborghini Diablo VT, 185 mpTop-selling cars:1. Ford Taurus
2. Honda Accord
3. Toyota Camry 1996Price cap: $48,000
Model Times on List
Acura Integra 6
Audi A4 4
BMW 3-Series 328i/M3 18
Chrysler Town and Country 2
Chrysler Cirrus 3
Dodge Stratus 2
Dodge Caravan 3
Ford Contour 3
Honda Civic 6
Honda Prelude VTEC 10
Mercury Mystique 3
Nissan Maxima SE 3
Nissan 300ZX Turbo 7
Plymouth Voyager 3Fastest car tested: Ferrari F355, 179 mphTop-selling cars:1. Ford Taurus
2. Honda Accord
3. Toyota Camry
1997Price cap: $54,000
Model Times on List
Acura Integra 6
Audi A4 4
BMW 5-Series 6
BMW 3-Series 328i/M3 18
Chrysler Town and Country 2
Chrysler Cirrus 3
Dodge Stratus 2
Dodge Caravan 3
Ford Contour 3
Honda Prelude SH 10
Mercedes-Benz SLK 2
Mercury Mystique 3
Plymouth Breeze 1
Plymouth Voyager 3
Toyota Camry V6 3Fastest car tested: Dodge Viper GTS, 177 mphTop-selling cars:1. Toyota Camry
2. Honda Accord
3. Ford Taurus 1998Price cap: $55,000
Model Times on List
Audi A4 4
BMW 5-Series 6
BMW 3-Series 328i/M3 18
Chevrolet Corvette 14
Dodge Intrepid 4
Honda Prelude 10
Honda Accord 23
Lexus GS 3
Mazda Miata 10
Porsche Boxster 9Fastest car tested: Ferrari F50, 194 mphTop-selling cars:1. Toyota Camry
2. Honda Accord
3. Ford Taurus
1999Price cap: $59,000
Model Times on List
BMW Z3 M Coupe/M Roadster 1
BMW 5-Series 6
BMW 3-Series 328i/M3 18
Chevrolet Corvette 14
Chrysler 300M 2
Dodge Intrepid 4
Honda Accord 23
Lexus GS 3
Mazda Miata 10
Porsche Boxster 9Top-selling cars:1. Toyota Camry
2. Honda Accord
3. Ford TaurusPrice cap: $61,000
Model Times on List
Audi A6 2.7T/A6 4.2 2
Audi TT 2
BMW 5-Series 6
BMW 3-Series 18
Chrysler 300M 2
Ford Focus 5
Honda Accord 23
Honda S2000 4
Lexus GS300/GS400 3
Porsche Boxster 9Top speed recorded: Hennessey_Viper_Venom_1000_Twin_Turbo, 289 bsp;mphTop-selling cars:1. Toyota Camry
2. Honda Accord3. Ford Taurus 2001For 2001, Car and Driver created a separate "Five Best Trucks" award with a single winner in each of five categories.Top-selling vehicles:1. Ford F-Series
2. Chevrolet Silverado
3. Ford Explorer 10Best Cars
Price cap: $62,000
Model Times on List
Audi A6 2
Audi TT 2
BMW 3-Series 18
BMW 5-Series 6
Chrysler PT Cruiser 1
Ford Focus 5
Honda Accord 23
Honda S2000 4
Mazda Miata 10
Porsche Boxster 9
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Title Model Times on List
Large SUV Toyota Highlander 1
Luxury SUV Acura MDX 1
Pickup Truck Chevrolet Silverado 5
Small SUV Ford Escape 1
Van Honda Odyssey 7 2002
Top-selling cars:1. Ford F-Series
2. Chevrolet Silverado
3. Toyota Camry
10Best CarsPrice cap: $66,000
Model Times on List
Acura RSX 2
Audi A4 4
BMW 3-Series M3 18
BMW 5-Series 6
Chevrolet Corvette 14
Ford Focus 5
Honda Accord 23
Honda S2000 4
Porsche Boxster 9
Subaru Impreza WRX 2
[edit] 5Best Trucks
Title Model Times on List
Large SUV Honda Pilot 6
Luxury SUV Land Rover Range Rover 1
Pickup Truck Chevrolet Silverado 5
Small SUV Honda CR-V 2
Van Honda Odyssey 7
10Best CarsPrice cap: $66,000
Model Times on List
Acura RSX 2
BMW 3-Series M3 18
Chevrolet Corvette 14
Ford Focus 5
Honda Accord 23
Infiniti G35 3
Mazda 6 s 1
Nissan 350Z 1
Porsche Boxster 9
Subaru Impreza WRX 2
[edit] 5Best Trucks
Title Model Times on List
Large SUV Honda Pilot 6
Luxury SUV Volkswagen Touareg 1
Pickup Truck Chevrolet Silverado ?
Small SUV Honda CR-V 2
Van Honda Odyssey 7 2004
10Best Cars
Price cap: $69,000
Model Times on List
Acura TSX 3
Audi S4 Quattro 1
BMW 3-Series M3 18
Chevrolet Corvette 14
Ford Focus 5
Honda Accord 23
Honda S2000 4
Infiniti G35 3
Mazda RX-8 3
Toyota Prius 1
[edit] 5Best Trucks
Title Model Times on List
Large SUV Honda Pilot 6
Luxury SUV Cadillac SRX 3
Pickup Truck Ford F-Series 3
Small SUV Subaru Forester 3
Van Toyota Sienna 1
200510Best CarsPrice cap: $70,000
For 2005 and 2006, the magazine named one winner in each category.
Title Model Times on List
Family Sedan Honda Accord 23
Full Size Sedan Chrysler 300C 3
Luxury Sedan Acura RL 1
Luxury Sports Car Mercedes-Benz SLK 2
Luxury Sports Sedan BMW 3-Series M3 18
Muscle Car Ford Mustang GT 5
Performance Car Chevrolet Corvette 14
Sports Coupe Mazda RX-8 3
Sports Sedan Acura TSX 3
Wagon Dodge Magnum 1
[edit] 5Best Trucks
Title Model Times on List
Large SUV Honda Pilot 6
Luxury SUV Cadillac SRX 3
Pickup Truck Ford F-Series 3
Small SUV Subaru Forester 3
Van Honda Odyssey 7
2006 CarsPrice cap: $70,000
Title Model Times on List
Family Sedan Honda Accord 23
Full Size Sedan Chrysler 300C 3
Luxury Sport Sedan BMW 3-Series 18
Luxury Sports Car Porsche Boxster 9
Muscle Car Ford Mustang GT 5
Performance Car Chevrolet Corvette 14
Roadster Mazda Miata 10
Sport Compact Audi A3 1
Sports Coupe Mazda RX-8 3
Sports Sedan Acura TSX 3
5Best Trucks
Title Model Times on List
Large SUV Honda Pilot 6
Luxury SUV Cadillac SRX 3
Pickup Truck Ford F-Series 3
Small SUV Subaru Forester 3
Van Honda Odyssey 7
2007
10Best CarsPrice cap: $71,000
Car and Driver considers the Porsche Boxster and Cayman to be the same car.
Model Times on List
BMW 3-Series 18
Chevrolet Corvette 14
Chrysler 300C 3
Honda Accord 23
Honda Fit 3
Infiniti G35 Sedan 3
Mazdaspeed3 2
Mazda MX-5 10
Porsche Boxster 9
Porsche Cayman 2
Volkswagen GTI 6
[edit] 5Best Trucks
Title Model Times on List
Large SUV Honda Pilot 6
Luxury SUV Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL450 2
Pickup Truck Chevrolet Silverado 5
Small SUV Toyota RAV4 2
Van Honda Odyssey 7
2008 10Best Cars
Price cap: $72,000
Car and Driver considers the Porsche Boxster and Cayman to be the same car.
Model Times on List
BMW 3-Series 18
Cadillac CTS 1
Chevrolet Corvette 14
Chevrolet Malibu 1
Honda Accord 23
Honda Fit 3
Mazda MX-5 10
Mazdaspeed3 2
Porsche Boxster 9
Porsche Cayman 2
Volkswagen GTI 6
5Best Trucks
Title Model Times on List
Large SUV Mazda CX-9 1
Luxury SUV Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2
Pickup Truck Chevrolet Silverado 5
Small SUV Toyota RAV4 2
Van Honda Odyssey 7
2009
10Best Cars
Price cap: $71,000
Beginning with the 2009 list, Car and Driver considered the Porsche Boxster and Cayman to be the same car.
Model Times on List
Volkswagen GTI 1
BMW 3-Series 18
Cadillac CTS 2
Chevrolet Corvette 15
Honda Accord 23
Honda Fit 3
Infiniti G37 4
Jaguar XF 1
Mazda MX-5 10
Porsche Boxster/Cayman 11
[edit] "Dishonorable Mention"
In conjunction with the 2009 10Best Cars list, Car and Driver issued a list of what it called "The 10 Most Embarrassing Award Winners in Automotive History", spotlighting cars previously honored by a major automotive magazine (including C&D itself) that, with the passage of time, it considered to be anything but award-worthy.[2]
Year Model Award(s)
1983 Renault Alliance Car and Driver 10Best Cars and
Motor Trend Car of the Year
2002 Ford Thunderbird Motor Trend Car of the Year
1971 Chevrolet Vega Motor Trend Car of the Year
1997 Cadillac Catera Automobile All-Stars
1985 Merkur XR4Ti Car and Driver 10Best Cars
1997 Chevrolet Malibu Motor Trend Car of the Year
1990 Lincoln Town Car Motor Trend Car of the Year
1980 Chevrolet Citation Motor Trend Car of the Year
1974 Ford Mustang II Motor Trend Car of the Year
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Model
Volkswagen GTI
BMW 3-Series
Cadillac CTS-V
Chevrolet Volt
Honda Accord
Honda Fit
Ford Mustang
Mazda MX-5
Hyundai Sonata
Porsche Boxster/Cayman
5Best TrucksFurther breaking down the marques into their controlling manufacturers amplifies Honda's dominance of the contest over the last 25 years.
Note that this number is skewed by the multiple products picked over the years. For example, the Chrysler minivans were picked three times, totalling 8 "points" for Chrysler from three wins. The Diamond-Star cars were a similar problem, double-dipping "points" for both Mitsubishi, Plymouth, and Eagle. These situations were not "fixed"; rather, they are left as-is, skewing the totals.Note also that changing ownership can affect the count. Chrysler and Dodge products from 1999 through 2007 were counted for Daimler-Benz/DaimlerChrysler/Daimler AG, as that company had wholly acquired Chrysler in that period. Similarly, Saab's post-2000 products, had they won a place on the list, would be counted for General Motors. Despite strong corporate ties through this period, Mazda remains separate from Ford, Subaru from General Motors and Toyota, Nissan from Renault,
The exclusive Rolls-Royce edition is a stretched version of the Phantom and it is designed to be bulletproof with a stretched out backseat space for rear passengers in addition to Rolls-Royce lavish comfort and driving experience.
This one and only exclusive edition of Rolls Royce will go for sale for an equally sensuous price tag of $3.8 million.
It takes vulgar to a whole new level.It comes as no surprise that we find this golden Audi R8 super car in the oil rich capital of over the top tuning, Dubai. What sets this particular R8 apart from all the other GT machines that have undergone the King Midas treatment is that instead of blinding onlookers with a brilliant reflective surface, draws them closer to adore the matte-gold super car. This rendition makes the matte-black R8 with its stealth like finish look rather dull.
the Golden Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano by Hamann sets the road ablaze. Finished in gold, the Ferrari features a new bodykit, subtle Hamann spoilers, an extra 53 HP, new wheels and hp. Indeed, this highly pimped gilded Ferrari would have been a miss where the royals roam. ASI, the Japanese tuner specialized in Bentleys, has released the photos of their latest project - the ASI Bentley Continental GTR Gold. The ASI Bentley Continental GTR Gold is powered by the production 6.0 liter W12 engine that is tuned to deliver 800 hp. For the $800,000 price tag on the ASI Bentley Continental GTR Gold they offer a dry carbon bonnet, boot lid and rear wing, a 1800mm+ wide body kit. The ASI Bentley Continental GTR Gold features hand painted, original Japanese art by Nakamura TetsueiThe luxury limo was built for Regina and and her toy terriers - Barbie & Busya. The mini limo boasts plush interiors with Philips Ambilight Fire Diamond 47’’ LCD TV installed inside. The royal ride also packs in 70 TFT monitors, 30 parking sensors, 20 parking cameras inside. The exteriors include gold’n'multicolor 100 wire wheels. In the middle of every wheel there are specially made swarovski crystal - 8 cm in diameter, gold sputtered window films on front glasses. Around 50 grams of pure gold was spent to make this film. The body is made from around 1,000,000 Swarovski crystals.
Golden Audi R8 super carIf you are an auto enthusiast then you probably know Beau Boeckmann of Galpin Auto Sports whose pimped rides have been featured earlier in MTV’s “Pimp My Ride.” Just-in-case you don’t own one but dying to catch a glimpse of Boeckmann’s fancy rides then check-out these collection of most expenive pimped up cars.
We have seen the cars studded with diamonds and plated with gold and now, celebrated Folk art master Su Zhongyang has created a stunning ivory carving masterpiece. His Jiu Jiu Xiang Long ivory carving car is adorned with 99 fortunate dragons. The car is 4.5 meters long, 1.81 meters wide and 1.9 meters high and weighs 2 tons. Most parts of the ivory car are festooned with colossal ivory and yak bone. If ivory only doesn’t impress you that much, the masterpiece is adorned with gold and diamonds too. The incredible ivory carving car is valued at US $2.7 million.
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Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (October 2007)
Main article: Car and DriverCar and Driver magazine annually nominates a list of what it considers the Ten Best cars and Five Best trucks.
All production vehicles for sale in that calendar year are considered with these restrictions:
1. The vehicle must be on sale by January
2. It must be priced below 2.5 times the average car price for that year
3. The manufacturer must provide an example for testing
4. Only substantially changed vehicles and the past year's 10 best winners are nominated
The magazine sometimes selects a specific trim and other times a whole family of vehicles.
See also: Car of the Year
Contents
* 1 Top Ten Marques
* 2 Top Manufacturers
* 3 Top Ten Models
* 4 1983
* 5 1984
* 6 1985
* 7 1986
* 8 1987
* 9 1988
* 10 1989
* 11 1990
* 12 1991
* 13 1992
* 14 1993
* 15 1994
* 16 1995
* 17 1996
* 18 1997
* 19 1998
* 20 1999
* 21 2000
* 22 2001
o 22.1 10Best Cars
o 22.2 5Best Trucks
* 23 2002
o 23.1 10Best Cars
o 23.2 5Best Trucks
* 24 2003
o 24.1 10Best Cars
o 24.2 5Best Trucks
* 25 2004
o 25.1 10Best Cars
o 25.2 5Best Trucks
* 26 2005
o 26.1 10Best Cars
o 26.2 5Best Trucks
* 27 2006
o 27.1 10Best Cars
o 27.2 5Best Trucks
* 28 2007
o 28.1 10Best Cars
o 28.2 5Best Trucks
* 29 2008
o 29.1 10Best Cars
* 30 2009
o 30.1 10Best Cars
o 30.2 "Dishonorable Mention"
* 31 2011
o 31.1 10Best Cars
o 31.2 5Best Trucks
* 32 Notes and references
[edit] Top Ten Marques
From 1983 through 2008, the following marques were represented on the list the most times, including both the car and truck lists (except for the 2008 trucks).
Rank Marque Number of wins
1 Honda 73
2 Toyota 27
3 BMW 24
4 Mazda 23
5 Chevrolet 21
6 Acura 16
7 Porsche 15
7 Nissan 15
7 Audi 15
10 Chrysler 13
[edit] Top Manufacturers
Further breaking down the marques into their controlling manufacturers amplifies Honda's dominance of the contest over the last 25 years.
Note that this number is skewed by the multiple products picked over the years. For example, the Chrysler minivans were picked three times, totalling 8 "points" for Chrysler from three wins. The Diamond-Star cars were a similar problem, double-dipping "points" for both Mitsubishi, Plymouth, and Eagle. These situations were not "fixed"; rather, they are left as-is, skewing the totals.Note also that changing ownership can affect the count. Chrysler and Dodge products from 1999 through 2007 were counted for Daimler-Benz/DaimlerChrysler/Daimler AG, as that company had wholly acquired Chrysler in that period. Similarly, Saab's post-2000 products, had they won a place on the list, would be counted for General Motors. Despite strong corporate ties through this period, Mazda remains separate from Ford, Subaru from General Motors and Toyota, Nissan from Renault, and Mitsubishi from Chrysler.
Rank Manufacturer Number of wins
1 Honda Motor Company 80
2 Toyota Motor Company 38
3 General Motors 31
4 Chrysler Corporation 30
5 BMW 24
6 Mazda Motor Corporation 23
7 Volkswagen Group 21
8 Toyota Motor Corporation 20
9 Nissan Motor Company 18
Top Ten Models
From 1983 through 2008, the following individual models were represented on the list the most times. In 2007, Honda's Odyssey and Pilot trucks appeared in the top ten, a first for any truck.
Rank Model Number of wins
1 Honda Accord 23
2 BMW 3-Series 18
3 Chevrolet Corvette 14
4 Honda Prelude 10
5 Mazda Miata 10
5 Porsche Boxster 9
7 Acura Integra and RSX 8
8 Nissan 300ZX 7
8 Ford Taurus 7
10 BMW 5-Series 6
10 Honda Civic 6
10 Honda Odyssey 6
10 Honda Pilot 6For the 1980s, Car and Driver picked four domestic and six import cars.
Model Times on List
AMC Alliance 1
Chevrolet Caprice Classic 1
Ford Mustang GT 5.0 5
Honda Accord 23
Mazda RX-7 5
Mercedes-Benz 380SEL 1
Pontiac 6000 ' 3
Porsche 944 4
Renault Alliance 1
Toyota Supra Celica Supra 2
Volkswagen GTI Rabbit 6
Fastest car tested: Jaguar XJ-S HE, 142 mph
Top-selling cars:
1. Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
2. Ford Escort
3. Ford LTDInstituted the price cap at $30,000.
Model Times on List
Audi 5000 S/Turbo 5
Dodge Daytona Turbo 1
Honda Prelude 10
Honda Accord 23
Mazda 626 1
Pontiac Fiero 2M4 1
Pontiac 6000 STE 3
Porsche 944 4
Toyota Supra Celica Supra 2
Volkswagen GTI Rabbit 6Fastest car tested: Ferrari 308 Quattrovalvole, 144 mph
Top-selling cars:1. Chevrolet Cavalier
2. Ford Escort
3. Ford LTD
1985Price cap: $30,000
Model Times on List
Audi 5000 S/Turbo 5
Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z 1
Chevrolet Corvette 14
Dodge Caravan 3
Honda CRX 2
Honda Civic 6
Honda Prelude 10
Honda Accord 23
Merkur XR4Ti 1
Plymouth Voyager 3
Pontiac 6000 STE 3
Porsche 944 4
Fastest car tested: Chevrolet Corvette, 150 mphTop-selling cars:
1. Chevrolet Cavalier
2. Ford Escort
3. Chevrolet Celebrity
1986Price cap: $30,000
Model Times on List
Audi 5000 CS Turbo Quattro 5
Chevrolet Corvette 14
Ford Taurus 7
Honda Prelude 10
Honda Accord 23
Lincoln Mark VII LSC 1
Mercury Sable 3
Porsche 944 Turbo 4
Saab 9000 Turbo 4
Toyota MR2 2
Volkswagen GTI 6
Fastest car tested: Porsche 944 Turbo, 157 mph
Top-selling cars:
1. Chevrolet Celebrity
2. Ford Escort
3. Chevrolet Cavalier
1987Price cap: $30,000
Model Times on List
Acura Integra 6
Audi 5000 CS Turbo 5
Chevrolet Corvette 14
Ford Mustang GT 5
Ford Taurus 7
Honda Accord 23
Mazda RX-7 Turbo 5
Pontiac Bonneville SE 1
Saab 9000 Turbo 4
Toyota MR2 2
Volvo 740 Fastest car tested: Ferrari Testarossa, 176 mph
Top-selling cars:1. Ford Escort
2. Ford Taurus
3. Chevrolet CavalierPrice cap: $35,000
Model Times on List
Acura Legend Coupe 3
Acura Integra 6
Audi 5000 5
Chevrolet Corvette 14
Ford Mustang 5 5
Ford Taurus 7
Honda CRX 2
Honda Civic 6
Honda Accord 23
Saab 9000 Turbo 4
Fastest car tested: Ferrari Testarossa, 173 mphTop-selling cars:1. Ford Escort
2. Chevrolet Corsica/Beretta
3. Ford TaurusImports and domestics chosen by marque, not by place of manufacture.
Price cap: $35,000
Model Times on List
Acura Legend Coupe 3
Chevrolet Corvette 14
Dodge Colt Turbo 1
Ford Probe GT 3
Ford Taurus 7
Honda Civic 6
Honda Accord 23
Lincoln Continental 1
Mitsubishi Mirage Turbo 1
Mitsubishi Eclipse Turbo 4
Plymouth Laser Turbo 4
Saab 9000 Turbo 4Fastest car tested: 750iL V12, 158 mphTop-selling cars:1. Honda Accord
2. Ford Taurus3. Ford Escort half domestic/half import rule as impractical.
Price cap: $35,000
Model Times on List
Acura Legend Coupe 3
Eagle Talon Turbo 3
Ford Taurus 7
Honda Civic 6
Honda Accord 23
Lexus LS 1
Mazda MPV 2
Mazda Miata 10
Mercury Sable 3
Mitsubishi Eclipse Turbo 4
Nissan Maxima SE 3
Nissan 300ZX Turbo 7
Plymouth Laser Turbo 4Fastest car tested: Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1, 175 mph
Top-selling cars:1. Honda Accord
2. Ford Taurus3. Chevrolet Cavalier
1991New rule: No more than two places per marque.Price cap: $35,000
Model Times on List
Eagle Talon Turbo 3
Ford Taurus 7
Honda Civic 6
Honda Accord 23
Mazda MPV V6 2
Mazda Miata 10
Mercury Tracer LTS 1
Mercury Sable 3
Mitsubishi Eclipse Turbo 4
Nissan Sentra SE-R 4
Nissan 300ZX Turbo 7
Plymouth Laser Turbo 4
Toyota Previa 1Fastest car tested: Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1, 176 mph
Top-selling cars:1. Honda Accord
2. Ford Taurus3. Toyota CamryPrice cap: $40,000
Model Times on List
BMW 3-Series 325i 18
Cadillac Seville Touring Sedan 1
Eagle Talon AWD Turbo 3
Ford Taurus SHO 7
Honda Prelude Si 10
Lexus SC SC400 4
Mazda Miata 10
Mitsubishi Eclipse AWD Turbo 4
Nissan Sentra SE-R 4
Nissan 300ZX Turbo 7
Plymouth Laser AWD Turbo 4
Toyota Camry V6 3
Fastest car tested: Ferrari F40, 197 mphTop-selling cars:
1. Ford Taurus
2. Honda Accord
3. Toyota Camry
1993Price cap: $40,000
Model Times on List
BMW 3-Series 325i 18
Chrysler Concorde 2
Dodge Intrepid 4
Ford Probe GT 3
Honda Prelude Si VTEC 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee V8 1
Lexus SC 4
Mazda RX-7 5
Nissan Sentra SE-R 4
Nissan 300ZX Turbo 7
Toyota Camry Sedans 3Fastest car tested: Lamborghini Diablo, 204 mphTop-selling cars:1. Ford Taurus
2. Honda Accord
3. Toyota CamryInstitution of the 2.5x price cap, now at $43,000.
Model Times on List
Acura Integra GS-R 6
BMW 3-Series 325i/325is 18
Chrysler Concorde 2
Dodge Intrepid 4
Eagle Vision 1
Ford Probe GT 3
Honda Prelude VTEC 10
Honda Accord EX 23
Lexus SC 4
Mazda RX-7 5
Nissan Sentra SE-R 4
Nissan 300ZX Turbo 7Fastest car tested: Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1, 179 mphTop-selling cars:1. Ford Taurus
2. Honda Accord
3. Ford Escort 1995Price cap: $46,000.
Model Times on List
Acura Integra GS-R 6
BMW 3-Series 328i/M3 18
Chrysler Cirrus LXi 3
Ford Contour 3
Honda Prelude VTEC 10
Honda Accord 23
Lexus SC 4
Mazda RX-7 5
Mercury Mystique 3
Nissan Maxima SE 3
Nissan 300ZX Turbo 7Fastest car tested: Lamborghini Diablo VT, 185 mpTop-selling cars:1. Ford Taurus
2. Honda Accord
3. Toyota Camry 1996Price cap: $48,000
Model Times on List
Acura Integra 6
Audi A4 4
BMW 3-Series 328i/M3 18
Chrysler Town and Country 2
Chrysler Cirrus 3
Dodge Stratus 2
Dodge Caravan 3
Ford Contour 3
Honda Civic 6
Honda Prelude VTEC 10
Mercury Mystique 3
Nissan Maxima SE 3
Nissan 300ZX Turbo 7
Plymouth Voyager 3Fastest car tested: Ferrari F355, 179 mphTop-selling cars:1. Ford Taurus
2. Honda Accord
3. Toyota Camry
1997Price cap: $54,000
Model Times on List
Acura Integra 6
Audi A4 4
BMW 5-Series 6
BMW 3-Series 328i/M3 18
Chrysler Town and Country 2
Chrysler Cirrus 3
Dodge Stratus 2
Dodge Caravan 3
Ford Contour 3
Honda Prelude SH 10
Mercedes-Benz SLK 2
Mercury Mystique 3
Plymouth Breeze 1
Plymouth Voyager 3
Toyota Camry V6 3Fastest car tested: Dodge Viper GTS, 177 mphTop-selling cars:1. Toyota Camry
2. Honda Accord
3. Ford Taurus 1998Price cap: $55,000
Model Times on List
Audi A4 4
BMW 5-Series 6
BMW 3-Series 328i/M3 18
Chevrolet Corvette 14
Dodge Intrepid 4
Honda Prelude 10
Honda Accord 23
Lexus GS 3
Mazda Miata 10
Porsche Boxster 9Fastest car tested: Ferrari F50, 194 mphTop-selling cars:1. Toyota Camry
2. Honda Accord
3. Ford Taurus
1999Price cap: $59,000
Model Times on List
BMW Z3 M Coupe/M Roadster 1
BMW 5-Series 6
BMW 3-Series 328i/M3 18
Chevrolet Corvette 14
Chrysler 300M 2
Dodge Intrepid 4
Honda Accord 23
Lexus GS 3
Mazda Miata 10
Porsche Boxster 9Top-selling cars:1. Toyota Camry
2. Honda Accord
3. Ford TaurusPrice cap: $61,000
Model Times on List
Audi A6 2.7T/A6 4.2 2
Audi TT 2
BMW 5-Series 6
BMW 3-Series 18
Chrysler 300M 2
Ford Focus 5
Honda Accord 23
Honda S2000 4
Lexus GS300/GS400 3
Porsche Boxster 9Top speed recorded: Hennessey_Viper_Venom_1000_Twin_Turbo, 289 bsp;mphTop-selling cars:1. Toyota Camry
2. Honda Accord3. Ford Taurus 2001For 2001, Car and Driver created a separate "Five Best Trucks" award with a single winner in each of five categories.Top-selling vehicles:1. Ford F-Series
2. Chevrolet Silverado
3. Ford Explorer 10Best Cars
Price cap: $62,000
Model Times on List
Audi A6 2
Audi TT 2
BMW 3-Series 18
BMW 5-Series 6
Chrysler PT Cruiser 1
Ford Focus 5
Honda Accord 23
Honda S2000 4
Mazda Miata 10
Porsche Boxster 9
[edit] 5Best Trucks
Title Model Times on List
Large SUV Toyota Highlander 1
Luxury SUV Acura MDX 1
Pickup Truck Chevrolet Silverado 5
Small SUV Ford Escape 1
Van Honda Odyssey 7 2002
Top-selling cars:1. Ford F-Series
2. Chevrolet Silverado
3. Toyota Camry
10Best CarsPrice cap: $66,000
Model Times on List
Acura RSX 2
Audi A4 4
BMW 3-Series M3 18
BMW 5-Series 6
Chevrolet Corvette 14
Ford Focus 5
Honda Accord 23
Honda S2000 4
Porsche Boxster 9
Subaru Impreza WRX 2
[edit] 5Best Trucks
Title Model Times on List
Large SUV Honda Pilot 6
Luxury SUV Land Rover Range Rover 1
Pickup Truck Chevrolet Silverado 5
Small SUV Honda CR-V 2
Van Honda Odyssey 7
10Best CarsPrice cap: $66,000
Model Times on List
Acura RSX 2
BMW 3-Series M3 18
Chevrolet Corvette 14
Ford Focus 5
Honda Accord 23
Infiniti G35 3
Mazda 6 s 1
Nissan 350Z 1
Porsche Boxster 9
Subaru Impreza WRX 2
[edit] 5Best Trucks
Title Model Times on List
Large SUV Honda Pilot 6
Luxury SUV Volkswagen Touareg 1
Pickup Truck Chevrolet Silverado ?
Small SUV Honda CR-V 2
Van Honda Odyssey 7 2004
10Best Cars
Price cap: $69,000
Model Times on List
Acura TSX 3
Audi S4 Quattro 1
BMW 3-Series M3 18
Chevrolet Corvette 14
Ford Focus 5
Honda Accord 23
Honda S2000 4
Infiniti G35 3
Mazda RX-8 3
Toyota Prius 1
[edit] 5Best Trucks
Title Model Times on List
Large SUV Honda Pilot 6
Luxury SUV Cadillac SRX 3
Pickup Truck Ford F-Series 3
Small SUV Subaru Forester 3
Van Toyota Sienna 1
200510Best CarsPrice cap: $70,000
For 2005 and 2006, the magazine named one winner in each category.
Title Model Times on List
Family Sedan Honda Accord 23
Full Size Sedan Chrysler 300C 3
Luxury Sedan Acura RL 1
Luxury Sports Car Mercedes-Benz SLK 2
Luxury Sports Sedan BMW 3-Series M3 18
Muscle Car Ford Mustang GT 5
Performance Car Chevrolet Corvette 14
Sports Coupe Mazda RX-8 3
Sports Sedan Acura TSX 3
Wagon Dodge Magnum 1
[edit] 5Best Trucks
Title Model Times on List
Large SUV Honda Pilot 6
Luxury SUV Cadillac SRX 3
Pickup Truck Ford F-Series 3
Small SUV Subaru Forester 3
Van Honda Odyssey 7
2006 CarsPrice cap: $70,000
Title Model Times on List
Family Sedan Honda Accord 23
Full Size Sedan Chrysler 300C 3
Luxury Sport Sedan BMW 3-Series 18
Luxury Sports Car Porsche Boxster 9
Muscle Car Ford Mustang GT 5
Performance Car Chevrolet Corvette 14
Roadster Mazda Miata 10
Sport Compact Audi A3 1
Sports Coupe Mazda RX-8 3
Sports Sedan Acura TSX 3
5Best Trucks
Title Model Times on List
Large SUV Honda Pilot 6
Luxury SUV Cadillac SRX 3
Pickup Truck Ford F-Series 3
Small SUV Subaru Forester 3
Van Honda Odyssey 7
2007
10Best CarsPrice cap: $71,000
Car and Driver considers the Porsche Boxster and Cayman to be the same car.
Model Times on List
BMW 3-Series 18
Chevrolet Corvette 14
Chrysler 300C 3
Honda Accord 23
Honda Fit 3
Infiniti G35 Sedan 3
Mazdaspeed3 2
Mazda MX-5 10
Porsche Boxster 9
Porsche Cayman 2
Volkswagen GTI 6
[edit] 5Best Trucks
Title Model Times on List
Large SUV Honda Pilot 6
Luxury SUV Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL450 2
Pickup Truck Chevrolet Silverado 5
Small SUV Toyota RAV4 2
Van Honda Odyssey 7
2008 10Best Cars
Price cap: $72,000
Car and Driver considers the Porsche Boxster and Cayman to be the same car.
Model Times on List
BMW 3-Series 18
Cadillac CTS 1
Chevrolet Corvette 14
Chevrolet Malibu 1
Honda Accord 23
Honda Fit 3
Mazda MX-5 10
Mazdaspeed3 2
Porsche Boxster 9
Porsche Cayman 2
Volkswagen GTI 6
5Best Trucks
Title Model Times on List
Large SUV Mazda CX-9 1
Luxury SUV Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2
Pickup Truck Chevrolet Silverado 5
Small SUV Toyota RAV4 2
Van Honda Odyssey 7
2009
10Best Cars
Price cap: $71,000
Beginning with the 2009 list, Car and Driver considered the Porsche Boxster and Cayman to be the same car.
Model Times on List
Volkswagen GTI 1
BMW 3-Series 18
Cadillac CTS 2
Chevrolet Corvette 15
Honda Accord 23
Honda Fit 3
Infiniti G37 4
Jaguar XF 1
Mazda MX-5 10
Porsche Boxster/Cayman 11
[edit] "Dishonorable Mention"
In conjunction with the 2009 10Best Cars list, Car and Driver issued a list of what it called "The 10 Most Embarrassing Award Winners in Automotive History", spotlighting cars previously honored by a major automotive magazine (including C&D itself) that, with the passage of time, it considered to be anything but award-worthy.[2]
Year Model Award(s)
1983 Renault Alliance Car and Driver 10Best Cars and
Motor Trend Car of the Year
2002 Ford Thunderbird Motor Trend Car of the Year
1971 Chevrolet Vega Motor Trend Car of the Year
1997 Cadillac Catera Automobile All-Stars
1985 Merkur XR4Ti Car and Driver 10Best Cars
1997 Chevrolet Malibu Motor Trend Car of the Year
1990 Lincoln Town Car Motor Trend Car of the Year
1980 Chevrolet Citation Motor Trend Car of the Year
1974 Ford Mustang II Motor Trend Car of the Year
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Model
Volkswagen GTI
BMW 3-Series
Cadillac CTS-V
Chevrolet Volt
Honda Accord
Honda Fit
Ford Mustang
Mazda MX-5
Hyundai Sonata
Porsche Boxster/Cayman
5Best TrucksFurther breaking down the marques into their controlling manufacturers amplifies Honda's dominance of the contest over the last 25 years.
Note that this number is skewed by the multiple products picked over the years. For example, the Chrysler minivans were picked three times, totalling 8 "points" for Chrysler from three wins. The Diamond-Star cars were a similar problem, double-dipping "points" for both Mitsubishi, Plymouth, and Eagle. These situations were not "fixed"; rather, they are left as-is, skewing the totals.Note also that changing ownership can affect the count. Chrysler and Dodge products from 1999 through 2007 were counted for Daimler-Benz/DaimlerChrysler/Daimler AG, as that company had wholly acquired Chrysler in that period. Similarly, Saab's post-2000 products, had they won a place on the list, would be counted for General Motors. Despite strong corporate ties through this period, Mazda remains separate from Ford, Subaru from General Motors and Toyota, Nissan from Renault,
The exclusive Rolls-Royce edition is a stretched version of the Phantom and it is designed to be bulletproof with a stretched out backseat space for rear passengers in addition to Rolls-Royce lavish comfort and driving experience.
This one and only exclusive edition of Rolls Royce will go for sale for an equally sensuous price tag of $3.8 million.
It takes vulgar to a whole new level.It comes as no surprise that we find this golden Audi R8 super car in the oil rich capital of over the top tuning, Dubai. What sets this particular R8 apart from all the other GT machines that have undergone the King Midas treatment is that instead of blinding onlookers with a brilliant reflective surface, draws them closer to adore the matte-gold super car. This rendition makes the matte-black R8 with its stealth like finish look rather dull.
the Golden Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano by Hamann sets the road ablaze. Finished in gold, the Ferrari features a new bodykit, subtle Hamann spoilers, an extra 53 HP, new wheels and hp. Indeed, this highly pimped gilded Ferrari would have been a miss where the royals roam. ASI, the Japanese tuner specialized in Bentleys, has released the photos of their latest project - the ASI Bentley Continental GTR Gold. The ASI Bentley Continental GTR Gold is powered by the production 6.0 liter W12 engine that is tuned to deliver 800 hp. For the $800,000 price tag on the ASI Bentley Continental GTR Gold they offer a dry carbon bonnet, boot lid and rear wing, a 1800mm+ wide body kit. The ASI Bentley Continental GTR Gold features hand painted, original Japanese art by Nakamura TetsueiThe luxury limo was built for Regina and and her toy terriers - Barbie & Busya. The mini limo boasts plush interiors with Philips Ambilight Fire Diamond 47’’ LCD TV installed inside. The royal ride also packs in 70 TFT monitors, 30 parking sensors, 20 parking cameras inside. The exteriors include gold’n'multicolor 100 wire wheels. In the middle of every wheel there are specially made swarovski crystal - 8 cm in diameter, gold sputtered window films on front glasses. Around 50 grams of pure gold was spent to make this film. The body is made from around 1,000,000 Swarovski crystals.
Golden Audi R8 super carIf you are an auto enthusiast then you probably know Beau Boeckmann of Galpin Auto Sports whose pimped rides have been featured earlier in MTV’s “Pimp My Ride.” Just-in-case you don’t own one but dying to catch a glimpse of Boeckmann’s fancy rides then check-out these collection of most expenive pimped up cars.
We have seen the cars studded with diamonds and plated with gold and now, celebrated Folk art master Su Zhongyang has created a stunning ivory carving masterpiece. His Jiu Jiu Xiang Long ivory carving car is adorned with 99 fortunate dragons. The car is 4.5 meters long, 1.81 meters wide and 1.9 meters high and weighs 2 tons. Most parts of the ivory car are festooned with colossal ivory and yak bone. If ivory only doesn’t impress you that much, the masterpiece is adorned with gold and diamonds too. The incredible ivory carving car is valued at US $2.7 million.
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Tuesday, December 21, 2010
lamborghini best new photos 2010
In much the same way that American ownership had influenced the design of the Diablo, Lamborghini's new German parent played a large role in the creation of the Diablo's replacement. The first new Lamborghini in more than a decade, known internally as Project L140, represented the rebirth of Lamborghini, and was named, fittingly, for the bull that originally sired the Miura line that had inspired Ferruccio Lamborghini almost 40 years before: Murciélago. The new flagship car was styled by Belgian Luc Donckerwolke, Lamborghini's new head of design.
The "Baby Lambo", envisioned in 1997, was introduced in 2003 as the GallardoUnder German ownership, Lamborghini found stability that it had not seen in many years. In 2003, Lamborghini followed up the Murciélago with the smaller, V10-equipped Gallardo, intended to be a more accessible and more livable than the Murciélago. In 2007, Wolfgang was appointed as the new head of design of Audi and Lamborghini, replacing Walter de'Silva, who was responsible for the design of only one car during his appointment, the Miura Concept of 2006.
Towards the end of the 2000s, Lamborghini produced a number of revisions of the Murciélago and Gallardo. The Reventón, a limited-edition derivative of the Murciélago featuring revised, angular styling, was released in 2008, with a roadster following the year after.
The final update to the Murciélago came in 2009 with the release of the LP 670-4 SV ("SuperVeloce"). The 4,000th Murciélago was produced in 2010. The car was delivered to China. At the time, the growing Asia-Pacific vehicle market represented 25 percent of Lamborghini's sales.A slide in Lamborghini's sales that began at a high of 2,580 units in 2007 was attributed to the effects of the world financial crisis. CEO Stephan Winkelmann predicted that poor sales figures for supercars would continue through 2011
Production of the Murciélago ended on November 5, 2010, after a production run of 4,099 cars A successor, powered by a new V12 engine, is expected in 2011
The 1973 oil crisis plagued the sales of high performance cars from manufacturers around the world; the rising price of oil caused governments to mandate new fuel economy laws, and consumers to seek smaller, more practical modes of transportation. Sales of Lamborghini's exotic sports cars, propelled by high-powered engines with little consideration for fuel efficiency, (the 1986 Countach, powered by a 5.2-litre evolution of the V12 engine, had a 6 mpg/100 km; 7.2 mpg-imp) city and 10 mpg L/100 km; 12 mpg-imp highway United States Environmental Protection Agency rating suffered greatly.
The Countach, then the most popular and successful Lamborghini in history, was in production from 1974 to 1988.In 1974, Ferruccio Lamborghini sold his remaining 49% stake in the company to René Leimer, a friend of Georges-Henri Rossetti. Having severed all connections with the cars that bore his name, he retired to an estate on the shores of Lake Trasimeno, in the frazione of Panicarola in Castiglione del Lago, a town in the province of Perugia in the Umbria region of central Italy, where he would remain until his last days.In 1974, the LP500 finally entered production as the Countach, powered by a smaller, 4.0-litre V12. The first production model was delivered in 1974. In 1976, the Urraco P300 was revamped into the Silhouette, featuring a Targa top and a 3-litre V8. Its poor build quality, reliability, and ergonomics all worked against it, as did the fact that it could only be imported into the U.S. via the "grey market". Only 54 were produced. Countach was also hampered by its lack of direct participation in the American market until the LP500 version, released in 1982.In the 1977 Geneva Motor Show, Lamborghini unveiled its first prototype military vehicle, the "Cheetah", a rear-mounted Chrysler V8 engine. However, the only prototype was destroyed during testing by the US military , which lost the company both that contract, and ultimately led to the cancellation of a contract from BMW to develop the M1 sports car.Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.,[Notes 1] commonly referred to as Lamborghini (pronounced [lamborˈɡiːni] ( listen)), is an Italian automaker based in the small township of Sant'Agata Bolognese. The company was founded by manufacturing magnate Ferruccio Lamborghini in 1963, with the objective of producing a refined grand touring car to compete with established offerings from marques like Ferrari.
The company's first models were released in the mid-1960s, and were noted for their refinement, power, and comfort. Lamborghini gained wide acclaim in 1966 for the Miura sports coupé, which established mid-engine design as the standard layout for high-performance cars of the era. After a decade of rapid growth, hard times befell the company in the mid-1970s, as sales plunged in the wake of the 1973 world financial downturn and oil crisis. After going through bankruptcy and three changes in ownership, Lamborghini came under the corporate umbrella of the Chrysler Corporation in 1987. The American company failed to return the automaker to profitability and sold it to Indonesian interests in 1994. Lamborghini's lack of success continued through the 1990s, until the company was sold in 1998 to AUDI AG (Audi), a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, a German automotive concern. Audi's ownership marked the beginning of a period of stability and increased productivity for Lamborghini, with sales increasing nearly tenfold over the course of the 2000s, peaking in record sales in 2007 and 2008. The world financial crisis in the late 2000s saw Lamborghini's sales drop by nearly half by 2009, leading CEO Stephen Winkelmann to predict continued poor sales for supercar makers.
Assembly of Lamborghini cars continues to take place at the automaker's ancestral home in Sant'Agata Bolognese, where engine and automobile production lines run side-by-side at the company's single factory. Each year, the facility produces fewer than 3,000 examples of the two models offered for sale, the V10-powered Gallardo coupé and roadster. The flagship V12-powered Murciélago coupé and roadster were discontinued at the end of 2010, with a successor expected in 2011.
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The "Baby Lambo", envisioned in 1997, was introduced in 2003 as the GallardoUnder German ownership, Lamborghini found stability that it had not seen in many years. In 2003, Lamborghini followed up the Murciélago with the smaller, V10-equipped Gallardo, intended to be a more accessible and more livable than the Murciélago. In 2007, Wolfgang was appointed as the new head of design of Audi and Lamborghini, replacing Walter de'Silva, who was responsible for the design of only one car during his appointment, the Miura Concept of 2006.
Towards the end of the 2000s, Lamborghini produced a number of revisions of the Murciélago and Gallardo. The Reventón, a limited-edition derivative of the Murciélago featuring revised, angular styling, was released in 2008, with a roadster following the year after.
The final update to the Murciélago came in 2009 with the release of the LP 670-4 SV ("SuperVeloce"). The 4,000th Murciélago was produced in 2010. The car was delivered to China. At the time, the growing Asia-Pacific vehicle market represented 25 percent of Lamborghini's sales.A slide in Lamborghini's sales that began at a high of 2,580 units in 2007 was attributed to the effects of the world financial crisis. CEO Stephan Winkelmann predicted that poor sales figures for supercars would continue through 2011
Production of the Murciélago ended on November 5, 2010, after a production run of 4,099 cars A successor, powered by a new V12 engine, is expected in 2011
The 1973 oil crisis plagued the sales of high performance cars from manufacturers around the world; the rising price of oil caused governments to mandate new fuel economy laws, and consumers to seek smaller, more practical modes of transportation. Sales of Lamborghini's exotic sports cars, propelled by high-powered engines with little consideration for fuel efficiency, (the 1986 Countach, powered by a 5.2-litre evolution of the V12 engine, had a 6 mpg/100 km; 7.2 mpg-imp) city and 10 mpg L/100 km; 12 mpg-imp highway United States Environmental Protection Agency rating suffered greatly.
The Countach, then the most popular and successful Lamborghini in history, was in production from 1974 to 1988.In 1974, Ferruccio Lamborghini sold his remaining 49% stake in the company to René Leimer, a friend of Georges-Henri Rossetti. Having severed all connections with the cars that bore his name, he retired to an estate on the shores of Lake Trasimeno, in the frazione of Panicarola in Castiglione del Lago, a town in the province of Perugia in the Umbria region of central Italy, where he would remain until his last days.In 1974, the LP500 finally entered production as the Countach, powered by a smaller, 4.0-litre V12. The first production model was delivered in 1974. In 1976, the Urraco P300 was revamped into the Silhouette, featuring a Targa top and a 3-litre V8. Its poor build quality, reliability, and ergonomics all worked against it, as did the fact that it could only be imported into the U.S. via the "grey market". Only 54 were produced. Countach was also hampered by its lack of direct participation in the American market until the LP500 version, released in 1982.In the 1977 Geneva Motor Show, Lamborghini unveiled its first prototype military vehicle, the "Cheetah", a rear-mounted Chrysler V8 engine. However, the only prototype was destroyed during testing by the US military , which lost the company both that contract, and ultimately led to the cancellation of a contract from BMW to develop the M1 sports car.Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.,[Notes 1] commonly referred to as Lamborghini (pronounced [lamborˈɡiːni] ( listen)), is an Italian automaker based in the small township of Sant'Agata Bolognese. The company was founded by manufacturing magnate Ferruccio Lamborghini in 1963, with the objective of producing a refined grand touring car to compete with established offerings from marques like Ferrari.
The company's first models were released in the mid-1960s, and were noted for their refinement, power, and comfort. Lamborghini gained wide acclaim in 1966 for the Miura sports coupé, which established mid-engine design as the standard layout for high-performance cars of the era. After a decade of rapid growth, hard times befell the company in the mid-1970s, as sales plunged in the wake of the 1973 world financial downturn and oil crisis. After going through bankruptcy and three changes in ownership, Lamborghini came under the corporate umbrella of the Chrysler Corporation in 1987. The American company failed to return the automaker to profitability and sold it to Indonesian interests in 1994. Lamborghini's lack of success continued through the 1990s, until the company was sold in 1998 to AUDI AG (Audi), a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, a German automotive concern. Audi's ownership marked the beginning of a period of stability and increased productivity for Lamborghini, with sales increasing nearly tenfold over the course of the 2000s, peaking in record sales in 2007 and 2008. The world financial crisis in the late 2000s saw Lamborghini's sales drop by nearly half by 2009, leading CEO Stephen Winkelmann to predict continued poor sales for supercar makers.
Assembly of Lamborghini cars continues to take place at the automaker's ancestral home in Sant'Agata Bolognese, where engine and automobile production lines run side-by-side at the company's single factory. Each year, the facility produces fewer than 3,000 examples of the two models offered for sale, the V10-powered Gallardo coupé and roadster. The flagship V12-powered Murciélago coupé and roadster were discontinued at the end of 2010, with a successor expected in 2011.
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