Awesome Exotic Cars

At auction is Chrysler’s proposed – and ultimately vetoed – Corvette killer. The XNR’s asymmetrical design was influenced by the Indy racers of its day. It has a 250hp 2.8L slant-6 engine.

Mercedes-Benz steps its acronym game up. The SLS AMG GT is not an additional model; it’s the successor to the SLS AMG with a 6.2L 583hp V8, stiffer suspension and 19″ front/20″ rear wheels.

A one-off vehicle made in partnership with Italian coachbuilder Zagato, this coupé is based on the BMW Z4 and has a hand-built aluminum body with mesmerizing curves and paint work. More here.

German tuning company Wheelsandmore offers various upgrades for owners of the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4, including carbon wheels and an ECU upgrade to boost the engine to 777hp.

A revamp of the Jaguar E-Type, the Lyonheart K was designed, engineered and built in England. It has a 550hp 5.0L V8 engine, an aluminum chassis and carbon fiber body. More here.

The Arrinera has lept from concept to reality. Available in 2013, it has a 6.2L 650hp V8 engine and steel body, with optional thermal imaging camera, carbon fiber body, interior and floor.

Aimed at young – and rich – families, the Fisker Atlantic is a four-door hybrid sport sedan. It shares the sleek and curvy aesthetic of the Karma and Surf, with the addition of a see-through glass roof.

The latest Agera R has the first one-piece carbon fiber wheel and enhanced aerodynamics. It still has a 5.0L V8 engine that pumps out 1,140hp. Tops out at 273mph and goes from 0 to 62 in 2.9s.

The roadster version of the Aventador is not only roofless, it also has no climate control or nav system to reduce its weight. It still has the 700hp 6.5L 12-cylinder engine and tops out at 186mph.

Limited to 5 units, the Black Edition of the RS2000 has a piano lacquer finish, carbon body kit and black leather furnishing. It has a 325hp 2L twin-turbo engine that gets it from 0 to 60 in 4.5s.

Got $2 million dollars, and can’t decide what car to buy? You better move quick, because there’s only ONE of these Bumblebee-inspired Veyrons, with 1001hp under the hood, topping out at 253mph.

The latest version of Porsche’s roadster takes design cues – large air intakes, low windshield, rear wing – from the company’s old Spyder racers. It has a265 hp 2.7L 6-cylinder engine. More here.

A new kit from German tuner Inden Design makes the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG a tad more distinctive and powerful, with ECU and exhaust tweaks that boost its engine output from 571hp to 623hp.

We’re not sure what it means for aerodynamics, but the Venom GT has lost its roof, but still has 1200 horsepower under the hood. Only six will be made, and they’re expected to sell for over $1mm.

Up for auction is this 1969 Dodge Charger – the very car that jumped over the police cruiser in that now iconic scene from the first episode of The Dukes of Hazzard, earning it the moniker ‘Lee 1’.

Donkervoort rears its love it or hate it snout once again with the D8 GTO. It has a 2.5L 400hp Audi engine and a steel tube frame with carbon panels that helps lower its weight to just 1,540lbs.

A futuristic cruiser from Netherlands-based startup Savage Rivale. The Roadyacht GTS is a 4-door convertible with a 670hp V8 engine. It goes from 0-60 in 3.4s and has a top speed of 205mph.

A street-legal version of the Le Mans car, it has a 434hp supercharged V6 engine and weighs less than 3,000lbs, 100hp more powerful and 200-300lbs lighter than the already formidable Evora S.

The new Porsche 911 Cabriolet models have a light and sturdy magnesium hood. The heat-insulated, sound-absorbing roof fits snugly to preserve the 911’s iconic outline.

The Holden Hurricane had many innovative features when it was made 42 years ago, such as a navigation system and rear view camera. But that all aside, its fiberglass body has a timeless beauty.

Equipped with a Brabus engine and control module for an additional 56hp then fitted with an AMG sport pack, which includes front and rear bumpers, carbon finished grille and 7-speed automatic.

Jeremy Clarkson hits the Paul Ricard F1 test track in France to test some of the world’s most eclectic and beautiful cars. Also stars The Stig and F1 racer Karun Chandhok. The disc is Region 2 only, boo.

The 2011 Wiesmann GT MF5 looks like a gentleman but drives like a madman. It has a 4.4L 555hp V8 twin-turbo engine, a top speed of 193mph, an aluminum chassis and a glass fiber bodyshell.