GALLERY OF THE GREATS

A preview of Cars that will be in the Gallery at the 2006 Concours

 
 

Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (U.S.)
Owner: Larry Brackett
The 2006 Corvette Z06 is the fastest Corvette ever, at 0-60 in 3.4 seconds and the quarter mile in 11.8 seconds at 125 mph, with a top speed of 198 mph, according to Car and Driver. The Z06 has a 7.0 liter V8 (428 cubic inches) with 505 hp and 470 lb.ft. of torque instead of the 400 horsepower in the standard Corvette. Comfort is not sacrificed for performance; the Z06 offers all the luxeries - navigation, Bose Audio, stability control, power seats, keyless entry, power deck-lid - the list goes on. Despite all this luxury and performance that puts it right up there with expensive exotic cars, it has an MSRP of only $65,800. That makes it about the best bang-for-buck in the performance car market. 		 
  Dodge Viper SRT-10 Coupe (U.S.) Owner: Top Secret The Viper SRT-10 coupe is the third generation Viper from Dodge. Torque is what the Viperšs all about. Its massive 8.3 liter V-10 pumps out 510 horsepower with 525 lb.ft. of torque. 0-60 mph comes up in 3.8 seconds, and the quarter mile comes up in 12.1 seconds at 120 mph, according to Car and Driver magazine. Though you'd expect it to be fast in a straight line, the Viper corners just as well, with its steamroller-sized 13.5 inch-wide rear tires. The Viper has always been rude, crude, and socially unacceptable, and makes no apologies about it, though the third generation is much more refined than the original cars.

 
  Ferrari Enzo (Italy)
Owner: Gary Eisenberg
To many, Ferrari is the ultimate exotic car, and the ultimate exotic from the ultimate exotic car company is the Ferrari Enzo. Only 349 of the $653,000 cars were built for sale. The Enzo features a 650 hp. mid-engine, 6.0 liter V-12, and does the 0-60 mph run in 3.3 seconds and the quarter mile run in 11.1 seconds, according to Road and Track. Ferrari says top speed is 217.5 mph. 		 
  Ford GT (U.S.)
Owner: Jose Picazo
In the GT, Ford recreates the GT-40, their icon from the '60's. Using a 5.4L aluminum block, supercharged V8, the mid-engine rocket goes from 0-60 in 3.3 secs and does the quarter mile in 11.6 secs at 128 mph, reports Car and Driver. Top speed is 205 mph. With race-car-like performance, the GT is comfortable and useable on the street as well. It features all the modern amenities, including the optional McIntosh stereo. The only drawback to daily use is the overhanging doors that must be opened wide for entry and egress. At $165k, it's a performance bargain! Ford will only build 4500 GTšs.

 
  Lamborghini Murcielago (Italy)
Owner: Larry Brackett
 Ferrari's longtime Italian competitor is Lamborghini. When Audi bought Lamborghini, they infused Italian style and passion with German engineering, creating the Murcielago. The Murcielago is powered by a 572 hp 6.2 liter V-12, resulting in 0-60 mph performance in 3.6 secs, and the quarter mile in 12 secs flat at 121 mph, according to Road and Track. The trademark scissor-opening doors, made famous on the Lamborghini Countach, continue to adorn this top-of-the-line Murcielago. Power delivery is smooth and strong. Italian passion, delivered with German precision. Price? A mere $273,000.  
  Mercedes McLaren SLR (Germany)
Owner: Larry Brackett
You might expect that the $456k Mercedes SLR to drive much like a "garden variety" Mercedes SL, only faster. But it's much more than that. Typically, German cars are precise, but not much emotion. Around town, the SLR does drive much like any normal Mercedes. But put your foot into it, and the SLR growls and takes on a whole different personality. Credit goes to the other "parent", McLaren, for infusing some of their race car experience. You also might expect a V-12 under that long nose, but in fact, it's a 617 hp supercharged AMG V8, mounted in a mid-front engine location for better weight distribution. The SLR does 0-60 in 3.5 secs and covers the quarter mile in 11.5 secs. Top speed is 207 mph. Definitely not your typical Mercedes.

 
 

Porsche Carrera GT (Germany)
Owner: Top Secret
When sportscar manufacturer Porsche builds a supercar, people sit up and take notice. The Carrera GT is perhaps the ultimate street-legal sports car from the ultimate German sports car builder. The mid-engine GT is powered by a V-10, which puts out 605 horsepower and 435 lb. ft. of torque. Performance for 0-60 mph is 3.6 seconds, with a top speed of 205 mph. Only 1500 cars are being built. The biggest drawback to driving the GT on the street is its racing clutch. It takes a special technique to keep it from stalling. German precision, with passion. 		 
  Genaddi Design Groupšs CEO, Mark Gerisch, worked with Ford SVT engineer Kip Ewing to bring the GTX1 to life. The GTX1 coverts the standard Ford GT into an open top roadster, so you can have all the fun of the Ford GT plus the wind-in-your-face experience. Production on the GTX1 Roadster upgrade became available to GT owners on June 1, 2006. It is anticipated that approximately 800 GTX1 upgrades will occur. Ford GTX1 (U.S.)
Owner: Mark Gerisch
  
  Wrightspeed X1 (US)
Owner: Top Secret


 With the increase of gas prices, the electrically powered Wrightspeed may be a hint at the future of exotic cars. This X1 prototype is a concept car to prove the concept of an electrically-powered exotic car. It is not in production yet. The X1 is powered by an AC Propulsion 3-phase AC induction motor and inverter - the highest power to weight ratio system available. The chassis is based on the Atom, designed by Simon Saunders, founder and CEO of Ariel.
    The X1 goes from 0-60 mph in 3 secs, and delivers the equivalent of 170 mpg. It weighs only 1536 lbs. It raises performance driving to a new level, even for racing drivers. No clutch, no shifting, precise and immediate control of torque in drive and braking, perfect traction control. First gear takes you to 112 mph... It has already raced against and beaten some of the world's fastest production cars, while at the same time being 10 times more energy efficient than the cars it outperformed.