Awesome Cars

Taking direct aim at Audi’s S4, the 2010 Opel Insignia OPC gets a 2.8L V6 turbo engine with 325 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, good for a 0-60 of 5.8s and a top speed of 155mph.

AC Cars’ Cobra MkVI debuts at Monaco this month with a removable hardtop, gull-wing doors, a lightweight tubular chassis and aluminum body; it runs on a Corvette 6.2L V8.

Leaked just a bit early, Mercedes-Benz’ S63/S65 AMG updates the performance flagship for 2010 with the top-of-the-line S65 getting a twin-turbo 6.0L V12 good for 604hp.

Gorgeously retro, Ralph Lauren’s Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic will headline at the Concorso d’Eleganza; one of only three, the ultra rare coupe helps Bugatti celebrate its 100th birthday.

Few racing events are as dominated by BMW as the 24-hour Nurburgring race; this BMW M3 GT4 will be driven May 23-24 by two FIA WTCC drivers and two German journalists.

Mercedes-Benz’s flagship S-Class gets a modest refresh for 2010, both in terms of redesigned front and rear fascias, upgraded safety systems and a hybrid S400 that gets 29 mpg.

A shot across the bow of BMW’s X6, we think the new Acura ZDX crossover is more car than ute; it sports the enormous schnoz of the Acura TL as well as a V-6 and 6-speed auto SH-AWD.

Nissan’s 370Z finally drops its top with the 2010 Roadster, which sports a one-touch fabric cover with automatic latching; it also features a glass wind blocker to minimize noise.

One horse short of a grand, the USD Mallett Z03 is a 999hp beast wrapped in Italian-flavore, Uger Sahin Design sheet metal and a Mallett Cars-massaged twin-turbo V8 Z03.

Launching later this month, the GTA Concept finally has numbers to back up its drool-inducing looks: a V10 with 780hp and 678 lb-ft torque, 0-60 < 3s and a top speed of 217 mph.

Kia is one of the last manufacturers we’d go to for inspiration, but this KND-5 concept actually looks sweet; it’s Kia’s version of the Hyundai Azera and will likely hit US shores next year.

This viral video for BMW’s Mini Cooper Clubman has CG written all over it, but we’re always up for auto acrobatics; the self awareness (“I think we’re in a viral!”) is a nice touch, too.

It’s not as powerful as the HPE700, but Hennessey’s HPE550 Camaro keeps the aggressive styling of its big bro while upping output to 562 hp and 556 lb-ft torque, with a 0-60 of 3.9s.

Although horsepower only increases modestly to 518 and torque stays the same, the 2010 Mercedes E63 AMG uses 12% less gas thanks to 7-speed gearbox ported from the SL63.

The 2010 Subaru Legacy is official: the new look is bigger in nearly every dimension, CVT gets thrown into the mix, and the 2.5GT gets a power bump to 265hp and 258 lb-ft torque.

Part aircraft, part Formula 1 car and part racing yacht, the Ecotricity Greenbird recently broke the world land speed record; it’s the fastest wind-powered land vehicle at 126.1 mph.

With a transmission capable of 100ms gear changes, new exhaust system and a slew of weight-reducing mods, this SL 63 AMG definitely earns the title of official Formula 1 Safety car.

BaselWorld 2009 is in full-swing, and one of our favorite watches is Tag Heuer’s Monaco 24 Concept; it features a tubular design and shock protection inspired by GT racecar tech.

Like Samsung’s viral Sheep LED Art ad but for auto enthusiasts, this “Let It Shine” ad uses the headlights of Honda Insights lined up in a grid to create a gigantic LED screen.

Tesla’s long-awaited all-electric Model S sedan is official, and it’s a looker: 300 mile range, 45 min. QuickCharge, 0-60 in 5.6s, a 17″ touchscreen and seating for 7, all for under $50k.

The S260 is more powerful, but Sector111’s Lotus Exige comes close with 240+ hp, upgraded brakes and nearly all-carbon fiber bits that turn it into a track-ready, flat-bottomed supercar.

The fascia for Hyundai’s hybrid concept is more blue whale than BLUE-WILL, but we’re intrigued by the tech: roof solar panels and a Li-poly battery that plugs into a wall socket.

Designed by trainees, the Mercedes Benz F-CELL Roadster is an extreme blend of old and new; it’s based on the 1886 Benz Patent Motor Car but with a hybrid fuel cell powerplant.