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The 2009 Dodge Viper is equipped with an 8.4 liter V 10 front engine with 103.0 mm bore, 100.6 mm stroke, 10.2 compression ratio, overhead valve, variable valve timing/camshaft and two valves per cylinder EWE. The Viper’s six-speed manual transmission features 10 percent wider gears that increase shift quality and torque capacity to handle 560 lb-ft of torque. At 150 mph, the Viper generates 100 lb of downforce.

Available as a coupe and convertible, this powerful two door high performance fast car can accelerate from 0 – 60 mph in 4.6 seconds and can reach a top speed of 155 mph. The fuel economy range of the 2009 BMW M6 is 12 mpg city and 19 mpg highway.

This twin-turbo, four-wheel-drive sports car is one of Japan’s most powerful cars. The GT-R’s 3.8L V6 twin-turbo DOHC 24-valve produces 480 horsepower. The 6-speed sequential with manual mode transmission is mounted at the rear axle.

The 2008 Murciélago Lamborghini features doors that open vertically. They are often referred to as “scissor” doors. The Murciélago provides seating for two with sport bucket seats complemented by back support. Standard interior features include automatic climate control, a trip computer, a navigation system, and a Kenwood AM/FM audio system with CD player, six-disc changer and MP3 capability.

The Gallardo is equipped with a standard 5.0-liter V10 520-horsepower engine with a multi-point injection fuel system. It has a 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive but a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The Gallardo has a fuel economy range of 10-mpg/city and 17-mpg/highway.

This 2-passenger, 2-door coupe, all wheel drive super car has excellent balance and handling. With its mid-mounted 420-horsepower 4.2L V8 DOHC 32-valve engine direct fuel injection and 6-speed manual transmission, the 2008 Audi R8 has a fuel economy range of 13 MPG City and 18 MPG Hwy. Audi’s six-speed R tronic allows shifting using the lever or steering wheel-mounted paddles. R tronic offers a fully automatic method as well.