2003 Super Cars
Acura HSC Concept
Acuras 300-plus horsepower HSC (High-Performance Sports Concept) will make its domestic debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The HSC is a design study combining the ultimate in supercar performance with the interior comfort......
Aston Martin AMV8 Vantage Concept
DETROIT, MI Jan. 6, 2003 Aston Martin has again reinforced the new direction the company is taking by unveiling a spectacular concept car thats destined to become the most significant model in the companys 89-year history. Previously codenamed......
Aston Martin DB AR1 Coupe
ASTON MARTIN DB AMERICAN ROADSTER 1 CONCEPT LOS ANGELES, Calif. Jan. 2, 2003 Aston Martin will showcase a lightweight concept Roadster at the Los Angeles Motor Show that has been designed specifically to appeal to its US customers. The DB......
Aston Martin DB AR1 Roadster
Aston Martin will showcase a lightweight concept Roadster at the Los Angeles Motor Show that has been designed specifically to appeal to its US customers. The DB American Roadster 1 (DB AR1) is derived from the DB7—the most successful Aston Martin......
Aston Martin DB7
The Aston Martin DB7 was produced from September of 1994 to December of 2004. This grand tourer was available either as a convertible or a coupe. Aston Martin used the Geneva Motor Show in March of 1993 to showcase the prototype which had been completed......
Aston Martin DB7 Zagato
This 2003 Aston Martin DB7 Zagato Buck (master in Europe) is made of Epo-wood over wooden box sections that are further mounted on steel beams with trolley wheels attached to allow it to be moved easily. The Buck was used by Zagato in Turin to......
Aston Martin V12 Vanquish
Aston Martin unveiled an entirely new model for the 21st Century at the Geneva Auto Show in March of 2001. Dubbed the Vanquish, deliveries began a few months later. Serving as a replacement for the Vantage V8, the Newport Pagnell factory was given an......
Audi Pikes Peak Quattro
Well known from the Audi RS 6, the V8 engine with twin turbochargers has been further developed and now has a power output of 500 hp. A decisive factor in this power hike is the advanced FSI direct gasoline injection principle, which indicated that new......
Bentley Arnage
Power in reserve and unparalleled luxury provide Grand Touring capability for the Arnage R driver. Take command of a 400bhp, 6.75 litre twin-turbocharged Bentley V8 engine, hand assembled at Crewe. With 616 lb ft835Nm of torque delivered through......
Bentley Arnage T
The 2003 Bentley Arnage T was powered by a turbocharged V-8 engine rated at 450 horsepower. Priced at over %24235,000 the car was capable of top speeds of 170 mph. Zero-to-sixty took around 5.5 seconds. This example currently has 28,515 original miles......
Bentley Continental R
The Continental R was conceived as a Bentley super-coupe, distinct from any Rolls-Royce offering. The body and interior were designed by Graham Hull, John Heffernan and Ken Greenley, with a powerplant from the Turbo R. The iconic design was first shown......
Bertone Birusa
The Bertone Birusa is a concept car that reinterprets a theme which is part of the companys genetic code the most elegant, dynamic embodiment possible of the Italian sports car, an exclusive object and the source of supremely enjoyable driving. These......
BMW V8
This new edition of BMWs contemporary classic roadster is sure to raise eyebrows. A Z8 with an automatic transmission A new Z8 powered not by the BMW M engine, but rather by a specially developed, higher-performance version of BMWs regular V-8 engine......
Bristol Project Fighter Concept
The Fighter is an entirely new car. The V-10 engine and transmission have been specially developed to suit Bristol requirements. The rest of the vehicle has been designed with a clean sheet of paper, to meet the uniquely demanding requirements of a......
Buick Blackhawk Concept
The Buick Blackhawk is not just any customized car – its designed to emphasize Buicks heritage of distinctive design and outstanding power for the specialized audiences that attend customhot rod shows.This is a very special show car, said Michael......
Cadillac Sixteen Concept
The all-aluminum 13.6-liter (830 cu in), 32-valve, 16-cylinder XV16 engine features Displacement on Demand (DOD) fuel-saving technology that allows the engine to run on 4, 8 or 16 cylinders Variable camshaft phasing and an enhanced combust......
Chevrolet Corvette Moray
The Moray project, which will be presented for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show on March 4, 2003, embodies the homage that Giorgetto and Fabrizio Giugiaro wish to pay to the fifty-year era of the Chevrolet Corvette, the supreme symbol of the American......
Chevrolet SS Concept
A modern interpretation of Chevrolets Super Sport heritage, the Chevy SS is a contemporary four-door family sedan turned sports car. It packs rear-wheel drive with a high-technology version of the legendary small-block V-8, and high-performance suspension......
Chrysler Airflite Concept
The Chrysler Airflite, the newest design statement from DaimlerChrysler, blends the passion of Chrysler design, the styling of a coupe and the practicality and function of a sedan to create a unique interpretation of the five-door hatchback. The long,......
Citroen C2
With the unveiling in 2003 of C2 Citroën Sport at the 73rd Geneva Motor Show, Citroën is clearly demonstrating a long-term commitment to motor sports. After a build-up of several years, with particularly fruitful and rewarding results in recent sporting......
Dax Tojeiro
If you want to recapture the thrill of the golden days of motoring, there are few alternatives to the eye-catching DAX Tojeiro - a classic open top sports car that combines distinctive good looks with a performance specification straight out of the 1990s.......
Dodge Magnum SRT 8
THE NEW MUSCLEIts been more than 30 years since Dodge ruled the streets with HEMI® power and rear-wheel-drive performance. Dodge has unleashed that power in an all-new proportion with the introduction of its 2003 Dodge Magnum SRT-8 concept vehicle."Dodge......
Dodge Neon SRT
With the ability to accelerate from 0-60 mph in just 5.9 seconds, the 2003 Dodge SRT-4 will be the quickest car in the Dodge brand lineup except for the Dodge Viper, of course. Its a fact not lost on the fast and furious fans of the sport compact......
Dodge Tomahawk Concept
The Viper-powered Dodge Tomahawk concept vehicle shatters all the barriers of conventional thinking about personal transportation. This four-wheel, single-passenger vehicle is a sleek, rolling sculpture that combines art-deco styling with extreme engineering.The......
Dodge Viper Competition
In August 1995, Dodge unveiled an extraordinary racing coupe that would ultimately make an historic mark on the worlds motorsports stage. The Dodge Viper GTS-R was the answer to enthusiasts and competitors who asked if a racing version of the amazing......
Dodge Viper SRT-10
The Dodge Viper has always been more than just a car. To enthusiasts, it represents the purest expression of free-spirited driving. For a re-emerging Chrysler Corporation, it heralded a new way of doing business, taking chances and stepping over the......
Ferrari 360
The 360 Spider is Ferraris 20th road-going convertible and is a record breaker in two quite different ways. Without doubt it is the best spider Maranello has ever produced in terms of engineering, looks and performance. And, thanks to the exclusive......
Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale
The Challenge Stradale lines up alongside the 360 Modena and 360 Spider with the precise aim of providing drivers the performance that only true racing cars for road use can provide. The experiences gained from the Ferrari Challenge International Championships......
Ferrari 575M Maranello
The Ferrari 575M Maranello is a two-seat, two-door, grand tourer built by Ferrari. Launched in 2002, it is essentially an updated 550 Maranello featuring minor styling changes from Pininfarina. The 575M was replaced by the 599 GTB in the first half......
Ferrari Enzo
The race track has always been the testing ground for the advanced technological research that has later gone into Ferraris road cars. The very first Ferrari, built in 1947, was a 12-cylinder racing car. From that first 12-cylinder, 126 more were born,......
Ferrari F2003-GA
Although the fundamental design philosophy of the F2003-GA is the same in terms of optimising aerodynamic efficiency, lowering centre of gravity height, maximising the performance available from the Bridgestone tyres and the 052 engine, many areas of......
Ford 007 Thunderbird
The James Bond franchise has earned over seven billion dollars in worldwide box office receipts over five decades. Part of the sensation and success over the many years have been product placement, cutting edge devices, Bon cars, and Bonds female companions.......
Ford 427 Concept
The 1960s were the heyday of the truly cool American car a time when slabs of sheet metal, chrome, and the Rat Pack defined cool. Those days have given way to multi-purpose vehicles, pop-idols, and plastic. But, Ford is signaling a renaissance in the......
Ford SVT Lightning
Fords bold vision for a third-generation SVT F-150 Lightning sport truck emerged from a powerful new-product cloudburst at Detroits 2003 North American International Auto Show, highlighted by the unveiling of the all-new 2004 Ford F-150 pickup. ......
Ford Thunderbird Supercharged Concept
, 2003—Ford Motor Company today introduced a Supercharged Thunderbird concept car as a possible future addition to its Living Legends line of automobiles. The 2003 Los Angeles Auto Show debut signals the influence of the newly established Ford Performance......
Honda IMAS Concept
The bicycle a highly maneuverable, environment-friendly means of transportation that responds to the riders every whim. The IMAS a sports car designed to provide that same invigorating cutting-through-the-breeze feeling. The design concept was to......
Infiniti Triant Concept
The world debut of two exciting performance luxury vehicles – the FX45 premium crossover SUV and the innovative Triant concept – marked the highlights of Infinitis press conference today at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Infiniti......
Lamborghini Murciélago
This Murcielago (pronounced Mery-ell-ah-go) has a 6.2-liter, V12 engine, mounted amidship, and has numerous high-tech engineering features to help both maximum power and overall smoothness and tractability.......
Lamborghini Murciélago Convertible Concept
Automobili Lamborghini officially opens its Fortieth Anniversary by presenting a ravishing proposal, dedicated to true Italian supercar fans, at Detroit Motor Show. The Lamborghini Concept Car was designed by Luc Donckerwolke, Head of Lamborghini......
Lincoln Navicross Concept
The Lincoln Navicross concept vehicle is a breakthrough all-conditions sport sedan that shatters the accepted car, crossover, and sport utility vehicle paradigms. Designed to be visually striking, dynamically engaging, and uniquely practical, Navicross......
Lotus Elise
Lotus Announces Elise for USA Group Lotus PLC and its subsidiary Lotus Cars U.S.A. Inc. will expand Lotus presence in the U.S. market with the introduction of a U.S.A. specific version of the world-acclaimed Elise and a future product strategy......
Lotus Elise S2 135R
Developed by Lotus Sport and Performance in conjunction with the Lotus Ride and Handling team, the Lotus Sport Elise 135R has been designed to provide ultimate performance both on and off the track. Engine, suspension, wheel and tyre upgrades all contribute......
Lotus Esprit V8
During the 1960s and early 70s, Lotus was enjoying great success in grand prix racing. Its Ford-powered machines would help drivers like Graham Hill, Jochen Rindt and Emerson Fittipaldi earn the Formula One drivers title. This relationship with Ford......
Maserati Coupe
This is one of 237 Maserati Coupe GTs made worldwide (237 being the total of all five years of production). Coupe GT means it is equipped with a mechanical clutch (3-pedal) and not computer or servo actuated Coupe Cambiocorsa (CC). It is one of only......
Mazda Ibuki Concept
Mazda Motor Corporation zooms into the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show with the strongest line of production and concept cars in company history, including the world premier of the two-seat Ibuki concept, an open-top, lightweight sports car that hints at a possible......
McLaren MP4-18
The West McLaren Mercedes MP4-18 Formula One car will make its testing debut on Wednesday 21 st May 2003 at the Paul Ricard circuit, in the South of France. Third Driver Alexander Wurz will drive the MP4-18 during the course of the three-day test session.......
Mercedes-Benz F500 Mind Concept
New research vehicle F 500 points the way for the automotive technology of the future At the 37th Tokyo Motor Show Mercedes-Benz will present its new F 500 research vehicle which provides insights into the automotive technology of tomorrow and beyond.......
Mercedes-Benz SL Class
or Sport Lightweight and was first applied to the 300SL. The fourth-generation of the SL was produced from 1989 through 2002. The 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300SL and 500SL introduced the first fully automatic convertible top in the auto industry, as claimed......
Mercedes-Benz SLK 230
The Mercedes-Benz 230 SLK Kompressor was based on the R170 platform and introduced at the Turin Motor Show in 1996. Power was from a four-cylinder engine which displaced 2.3-liters and was enhanced with a supercharger, bringing horsepower to nearly 200......
Mercury Messenger Concept
In ancient Roman mythology, Mercury was the god of speed and agility and the messenger of the heavens. At the North American International Auto Show, Mercury is a brand sending a message that modern design will lead its rejuvenation, beginning with......
Opel Eco-Speedster Concept
During initial testing, the 112 hp concept car reached a maximum speed of more than 155 mph while fuel consumption on the combined cycle was an incredible 113 mpg.The prototype is based on the mid-engined VX220 but features new carbon fibre bodywork......
Pagani C12-S 7.3 Roadster
PAGANI, the brand behind the award-winning Zonda C 12 S supercar, unveiled on March 4th 2003 at the Geneva Auto Show his last creation Zonda Roadster. To be produced in a strictly limited edition of 40 completely made-to-measure cars, the Zonda Roadster......
Pagani Zonda C12-S
A Zonda coupé C 12 S with a strong Sporty Character (project code named Monza). Made subliminal by a development run on tracks, purposely made on request, for a customer loving the pleasant thrill given by the private road and track driving. This car......
Pagani Zonda GR
Hasselt, Belgium (1 March) - Just two weeks before the ALMS racing season gets underway with the 51st Sebring 12 Hours, Carsport Modena debuted their fascinating new GTS project - the Pagani Zonda GR. The first GR, which had just completed a successful......
Peugeot Hoggar Concept
The Hoggar is far from being your normal concept car, being in the image of the extraordinary, wild and spectacular desert in southern Algeria which it is named after.The Hoggar has free-flowing lines, a sober interior and hi-tech fittings, and offers......
Porsche 911
Lighter and more powerful than the 911 Turbo on which it is based, the Porsche 911 GT2 is the ultimate Porsche model for 2003. With 456 horsepower (SAE), the GT2 can accelerate from a standing start to 62 mph (100 kmh) in about four seconds and can......
Porsche 911 GT3
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG of Stuttgart continues its new-model offensive with a further version of the 911 due in Autumn 2003, the 911 GT3 RS is an extremely sporty model with the power and purist qualities of a thoroughbred circuit racer, but legally......
Porsche Carrera GT
Equipped with a V10 engine that produces more than 600 horsepower and with the most advanced, cutting-edge automotive technologies, the 2004 Porsche Carrera GT uses the undiluted qualities of a genuine racecar to provide an unprecedented driving experience......
Porsche Cayenne
Production plans for the Cayenne were announced in the summer of 1998, when it also was announced that the Porsche SUV would have permanent four-wheel drive and true off-road capability while maintaining Porsche standards for ride and handling.While......
Rolls-Royce Phantom
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited revealed the all-new Rolls-Royce Phantom in late 2002 at the companys new manufacturing plant and head office at Goodwood in West Sussex, UK. It is just four and a half years since BMW Group became the custodians of the......
Saleen S7
After 20 years and more than 9,000 vehicles sold, Saleen has developed a reputation for building enthusiasts cars that surpass the performance of some of the most expensive and exclusive vehicles in the world. Since its inception, Saleen has worked......
Scion bbX Concept
The SCION bbX concept vehicle today was unveiled at a press conference at the 2002 New York International Auto Show. SCION is an all-new line of vehicles from Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. that will arrive in June of 03. The bbX is a show......
Seat Cupra GT
Seat has revealed one of its most exciting sporting projects to date at the Barcelona Motor Show (24 April 2003), the Seat Cupra GT racer prototype. The stunning Cupra GT is the result of joint design and development work by Seat Sport and the Seat Design......
Subaru B11S Concept
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd (FHI), a global manufacturer of transportation and aerospace-related products and the maker of Subaru automobiles, today announced the unveiling of a revolutionary concept car, the Subaru B11S, at the 73rd International Geneva......
Subaru B9 Scrambler Concept
Subaru introduced their B9 Scrambler Concept at the 2003 Tokyo Motorshow. It was an environmentally friendly roadster with power supplied by a 2-liter SOHC flat-four combustion engine. The combustion engine provided additional power when needed and......
Vauxhall VX220
The heart, quite literally, of the VX220 Turbo is the transverse two-litre, sixteen valve, turbocharged engine being used to good effect in the new Astra GSi. In the VX220 Turbo however, it is installed just in front of the rear axle. Installation of......
Vauxhall VXR220
Its not often that a press cars is responsible for launching an entire brand, but in the case of KE04 GYH, it achieved just that.Built before series production started, the car you see in the photographs (individually numbered VXR-000) was the......
Yes Cup R
In a dual premiere for the visitors of the 2003 Geneva International Motor Show, the car manufacturer Funke und Will AG, headquartered in Großenhain near Dresden, Germany, presented the two recent members of its automobile family YES! (Young Engineers......