Awesome Rides

The all-wheel drive Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale has a 570hp V10 engine, double aluminum wishbone suspension, 6 speed paddle transmission and aluminum brake calipers.

You’ve seen drag races before, but never one quite like this. Motor Trend lines up 11 of the greatest drivers’ cars (and drivers) in a totally unscientific, totally awesome bit of hardcore automotive porn.

Still lurking in the shadows, ready to be fully revealed at this week’s Frankfurt Auto Show, the Rimac Concept One boasts 1088hp and a top speed of 190mph, despite the fact that it’s fully electric.

(NSFW: Language) This is Jesse Miller’s (aka Andre Hyland’s) first appearance on TA but we wouldn’t be surprised if we see him again. So get off the phone and check out his sweet new ride!

Rubbing is racing. That is until a tire is rubbing the top of your helmet. It’s what almost happened to Helio Castroneves when fellow IndyCar driver Tony Kanaan’s brakes went out at 180mph.

The MXB is a cross between a motorcycle and a skateboard. It has an electric engine and a hand switch to control the throttle and brakes. The fastest version can go over 60mph.

More than 150 supercars and exotic rides ended up in a bit of a jam as they headed out to the Wilton House Supercar Day. This is probably what an ordinary day in Monaco’s streets looks like.

Jaguar’s concept production C-X16 is one sexy beast. With a 3.0L 376HP supercharged V6, a precise 50:50 weight distro, it can go 0 to 60 in 4.4 secs, and has a hybrid boost feature. Video here.

Forza 4 has a virtual car showroom, with an audio tour by none other than Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson. Here he talks about a special ride, one of the most iconic fictional vehicles… in the world.

Fancy Casey Putsch’s helicopter engine-powered Batmobile? Good news: Casey has put it up for sale to fund other projects. We’d rather have the Tumblers. Also we don’t have that kind of money.

With its curvaceous GT styling, gullwing doors, and high-tech brains, we’re already drooling over the hybrid EVOS, slated for its debut at the Frankfurt Auto Show. Video teaser here, tech demo here.

Peugeot sexes up its sporty 2-seater with this matte grey limited edition, still powered by the 200HP 2.0L HDi diesel engine that helped it win its class at this year’s 24 Hours of Nürburgring.

The personal, one-off sports car of Edsel Bryant Ford, son of Ford company founder Henry Ford. Conceptualized by automotive designer E.T. Gregorie and restored by RM Auto Restoration.

Has a 422hp 5.5L V8 engine, goes 0-60mph in 4.6s. Has 3 transmission modes: controlled-efficiency, sport and manual. Also has a meaner front apron with large air inlets and LED daytime lights.

The lightweight, clean-lined Naked Cafe motorcycle from DP Customs is modeled after a classic 80′s Harley Ironhead; it oozes speed with a 1000cc engine and a #2 Audi R18 TDI. (Thanks Felson!)

The latest edition of the 458 Italia gets its roof swapped out for a folding aluminum hard top in the new 458 Spider; the better to hear the roar of its 4.5L, 570 hp engine with top speed of 198 mph.

The supercool cycle from the Tron: Legacy is street legal, with electroluminescent strips built into the cowlings and rims and a fuel-injected Suzuki 996cc, 4-stroke engine. (Thanks Jack!)

Cadillac harkens back to the era when cars looked like boats with their luxurious Ciel convertible. Driven by a twin-turbo 3.6L V6 with hybrid electric power, it measures at over 203 inches long.

Blending modern lines with inspiration from classics, Andrea Spaggiari’s take on the Maserati loads a 450hp, longitudinal V8 in the front end to propel this RWD 2+2 on massive 20-inch wheels.

The iconic 911 has been tweaked just a smidge for 2012, with a 2″ increase in length, a 3.4L direct-injected flat-six with 350 hp and 280 lb/ft of torque and a downward sloping console on the inside.

Just when we thought we’d seen the most expensive car in the world, out comes another tricked out Veyron. The Sang Noir (Black Blood) is currently the only Veyron Super Sport for sale.

Classified Moto turned a 1982 Yamaha Virago xv920 from an ugly duckling into a fierce beast. Has a custom tank, exhaust, controls and seat, and suspension from Yamaha YZF-R6 sport bikes.

(NSFW: Language) Just because this motorized sled runs on solar power doesn’t mean that it can’t zip along at breakneck speeds, taking its creators for a scenic ride along an abandoned railroad track.