2008 Toyota Prius Hybrid Car

The Toyota Prius is a hybrid electric mid-size car. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the 2008 Prius is the most fuel efficient car sold in the U.S.[1] The Prius first went on sale in Japan in 1997, making it the first mass-produced hybrid vehicle. It was subsequently introduced worldwide in 2001. In May 2008, worldwide cumulative sales of the Toyota Prius passed 1 million. The Prius is sold in more than 40 countries and regions, with its largest markets being those of Japan and North America.

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Tesla Roadster

The Tesla Roadster is a fully electric sports car, and is the first car produced by electric car firm Tesla Motors. The car can travel 220 mi (350 km)[2] on a single charge of its lithium-ion battery pack and accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.9 seconds with the development transmission. The Roadster's efficiency is reported as 133 W·h/km (4.7 mi/kW·h), equivalent to 135 mpg–U.S. (1.74 L/100 km / 162.1 mpg–imp). Manufacturer Tesla Motors Also called Code name: DarkStar [1] Production 2008–present Assembly Lotus factory in Hethel, England Class Roadster Body style(s) Roadster Layout Rear Mid-engine, Rear-wheel drive Platform Unique, developed from Lotus Elise Engine(s) 3-phase, 4-pole AC induction motor Transmission(s) Two-speed computer-controlled dual clutch electro-hydraulic manual gearbox (under revision) Wheelbase 2,352 mm (92.6 in) Length 3,946 mm (155.4 in) Width 1,873 mm (73.7 in) Height 1,127 mm (44.4 in) Fuel capacity 53 kW·h (Li-ion battery) Electric range 220 mi (350 km) Related Lotus Elise

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2008 Volkswagen Golf R36 - Top Speed

Like the old VW Golf R32, this new version has 4Motion all-wheel drive. The 3.2-liter V-6 in the R32 makes 247 hp and is mated to either a six-speed manual transmission or a DSG dual-clutch manu-matic. VW claims a top speed of 155 mph, and a 0-to-62-mph time of 6.5 seconds for the manual and 6.2 seconds for the DSG-equipped car.

Test drivers are evaluating a final flagship for the hatchback range, badged the R36. Powered by the 3.6-litre V6 that debuted in the Passat, the car will offer between 280 and 300bhp. Due on sale early next year, it will hit the road 12 months ahead of the March 2008 debut of the new-look Golf.

The model is based on the four-wheel-drive R32, but the increased performance means changes will be made to the suspension and brakes. Extra cooling will also be required to feed cold air to the bigger engine.

Thanks to the revised suspension settings and larger wheels, the car will be more driver-focused and less refined than the R32, which was praised for its ability to cover ground quickly, but criticised for its lack of character. With an additional 50bhp, the new car is expected to be able to sprint from 0-60mph in only 6.0 seconds, while the maximum speed will be limited to 155mph. However, in-gear performance is likely to give the R36 its greatest appeal, although the engineers’ biggest challenge will be retaining the light, direct steering and supple ride of the brilliant Golf GTI.

Since VW sold 5000 of the previous generation R32s with little or no marketing effort, the company is keen to bring the updated version to the U.S. in 2007 as an ’08 model, and the price is expected to be 2500$ more than the R32, that wil be somewhere arround 44-45000$.

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2007 VW New Beetle Triple White

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Spyker C12 Zagato

Manufacturer Spyker Cars Production 2008- Class mid-engined coupe Body style(s) 2-door coupé Engine(s) 6.0 L Audi W12, 500 hp Wheelbase 2680 mm (105 in) Length 4505 mm (176 in) Width 2031 mm (80 in) Height 1250 mm (49 in) Curb weight 1480 kg (3256 lb)

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Spyker C8 Spyder

The C8 Spyder is the original base model with an Audi 4.2 litre V8 engine giving the car 400 hp (300 kW) and a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph). The C8 spyder T has a more powerful Audi 4.2 litre V8 twin turbo with 525 hp (391 kW) giving it a top speed of 320 km/h (199 mph). The C8 Laviolette has the 400 hp (300 kW) Audi engine but unlike the spyder models that come with either a soft or a hard top, the Laviolette has a glass canopy. The C8 Double 12R is a version made specifically for the 24 hours of Le Mans also using the Audi V8 engine with 480 hp (358 kW) and the C8 Double 12S is the street version of this car which has the same glass canopy of the Laviolette and optionally has a 600 hp (450 kW) engine instead of the 400 hp (300 kW) engine from the C8 spyder, giving it a top speed between 300 km/h (186 mph) and 345 km/h (214 mph) depending on the engine. Both Double 12 versions have a modified C8 spyder frame with a longer wheelbase and a bigger fuel tank, 100 litres instead of 75. The GT2R is the latest racing model of the car and has 450 hp (336 kW) and an open top with a metal rollcage. The Spyker C12 LaTurbie is the most recent road model and also has a long wheelbase but comes with a new 12 cylinder 6.0 litre Audi W12 engine producing 500 hp (370 kW). Despite the changed designation, C12 instead of C8, the car's appearance is still similar to that of the C8 models. C12 refers to the twelve cylinders, while the C8 has only eight. Though similar in name to the C12 LaTurbie, the limited edition Spyker C12 Zagato is different from the the C8 series.

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