Awesome Rides

The lightweight Cayman R bests the Cayman S, bulking up its 3.4 liter V6 to 330hp, and 120 lb. weight loss to provide 0 to 60 times around 5 seconds flat, lower with the 7-speed Sport Chrono.

The 392 HEMI V-8 in the 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 pumps out a supremely beefy 470 hp and 470 lb/ft of torque, in addition to having highly damped shocks, 20″ rims and a throatier exhaust.

Faster than a V12 Ferrari, the Nemesis (based on a rebuilt Lotus Exige) does 0-100 in 8.5 seconds and can reach 170 mph. Earth-friendly bonus: it’s powered entirely by 100% green electricity.

London mayor Gary Busey Boris Johnson recently unveiled the updated version of the city’s iconic double-decker bus, aka the Routemaster. It seats 87 passengers and has an open platform in back.

What happens when a Formula One driver takes his wife for an unexpected high-speed spin in his car, and secretly videos the whole thing? This. We don’t think she’ll ever drive with him again.

Designed by a team from MIT, this 100 hp, 4 cylinder vehicle converts from a street legal automobile to a Light Sport aircraft in 30 seconds and easily stores in a garage. (Thanks Ron!)

We’ve decided that we’re willing to trade leg strength and stamina for fireproof bike shorts and ear plugs (once) to ride on this AMT Micro Turbine engine-powered mountain bike. (Thanks Ugo!)

The Lancia Stratos HF was a leader on the 1970s rally circuit. This one-of-a-kind remake apes the original’s styling, but built from components from a modern Ferarri 430, along with a zesty 4.3L V8.

Yelken Octuri is trying to make it possible for us to experience weightless sex with his Honeymoon space shuttle concept, which will allow 5 couples a 48 hour private experience in zero gravity.

Range Rover gives its SUVs a makeover with this 5-door mid-sized model with sporty looks, a zippy 240-hp Ford EcoBoost engine, and a cabin loaded with modern technology.

Aprilia’s Tuono V4R 162 hp naked bike, based on the RSV4, is sexy and loaded with technology, like an advanced traction control system that senses the type of tires on the bike to optimize itself.

Belgium’s Gillet Vertigo supercar is back, and this time with a new 4.2L V8 engine sourced from Maserati packing 420 horses and promising even more extreme performance: all for just $265K.

Created for Abu Dhabi’s Ferrari World, the Formula Rossa rollercoaster is designed to give riders the sensation of riding in a real F1 race car. It tops out 150mph, which it achieves in less than 4.9 seconds.

The flowing, dynamic lines on Darko Nikolić’s Wings of Nike concept car design reflect a retro-modern style that combines the sport spirit of 50’s F-1 cars with the visual appeal of 30’s vintage limousines.

UK auto-maker Morgan Motor Company is working on a modern remake of the classic 3-Wheeler, sold from 1909 to 1953. The featherweight can go 0-60 in just 4.5 secs on its 1800cc Harley engine.

Zero South and Jay Leno added a biodiesel generator that feeds power to four motors, one for each of this H1 Hummer’s tracks. It will be used in an expedition to the South Pole for a documentary.

Mercedes-Benz is doing endurance testing for the 2012 SLK’s panoramic glass roof with Magic Sky Control; it works on plate condenser principles and becomes transparent or dark by pushing a button.

Bike customizer Walt Siegl was asked to modify a Ducati and make it classy but low maintenance. Siegl ended up practically building the bike from scratch, but the result speaks for itself.

Christophe Machet’s Camioncyclette provides a ton of storage space while still retaining the form a two-wheeled bicycle. Machet claims the bike can carry up to 330lbs – perfect for all your groceries.

Nissan’s entry to the LA Auto Show Design Challenge, the iV’s space-age looks belie its earthly origin – its synthetic ivy and spider silk frame is grown like a plant with the help of nanorobots.

Inspired by the SR-71 spy plane, the Interceptor Stealth concept has a “sleek yet sinister” look. It has a 3.5L 365hp V6 engine, 22in rims, and its interior is filled with hidden compartments.

Dekotora – an abbreviation of “decoration truck” – are heavily stylized and modified trucks most commonly found in Japan, popularized by a 70s movie about – what else? – a costumed trucker.

The middleweight MV Agusta F3 debuts in Milan during EICMA; it wows with its 3 pipe GP exhaust style tip, inline 675cc 3 cylinder engine, Brembo brakes, Marzocchi front fork and Sachs rear shock.