Sexiest Cars of 2008 in Pictures
2008 brought us some of the sexiest cars and future concepts from the automotive world. Money may be tight but that doesn’t stop some of the best luxury and sports car manufacturers from wowing us, as they did this past year. We take a look at some famous names from the auto industry and what they shared with car enthusiasts in 2008.
Lamborghini Reventón
Lambo’s new Reventon started as a daring concept, but made its way to the production line and car show floor in 2008. This grasshopper-like front end, constructed from carbon fibers and based off jet fighter design, catches you eye and brings you back to the transparent rear motor cover. This compartment contains a 6.5 liter V12 with 650 hp @ 8000 rpm.
Maserati GranTurismo
The 2008 Maserati GranTurismo is a breathtaking automobile, with strength underneath the body to knock your socks off. It’s powered by the classic Maserati 4.2-liter V8, pumping out 405 horsepower and a widely spread 339 lb-ft of torque. Top speed is about 178 mph with 0-62 mph in 5.2 seconds.
Shelby GT500 Mustang
Shelby’s Supercharged Mustang GT500 is not only the star of the new Knight Rider TV series, it maintains a 5.4-liter V-8 engine, which comes out with 500 horsepower (go figure) and 480 lb-ft. of torque. The stainless steel dual exhaust adds to the sexiness of this American made automobile.
Peugeot 308 RC Z
Peugeot doesn’t just make fantastic road bike – they also produce some of the fastest and hottest French sports cars the planet has ever seen. Their 308 RC Z concept for 2008 claims to “combine performance with driving pleasure.”
Rolls-Royce 101EX Coupe
Rolls came out with their 100EX convertible and it was such a success they introduces a coupe version – the Rolls-Royce 101EX. Like the original concept, 101EX is built using the an aluminum frame construction, much like their Phantom limousine. This Rolls is also powered by the Phantom’s 6.75-liter V-12.
Audi R8
The 4.2-liter V8 engine makes 420 horsepower and 317 lb-ft. of torque at 4,500 rpm, and it drives a standard six-speed manual transmission; an optional sequential manual transmission is also available.
Ferrari F430
Ferrari is tops when it comes to Italian auto engineering. Their 430 for 2008 boosts its power in its engine to a 4.3-liter V-8 giving 520 horsepower.
Mercedes-Benz SLK350
Mercedes SLK350 is one hot sports convertible. It’s 305-hp 3.5-liter V6 kicks the ass of much of its competition, and sleek style with state of the art interior designs make it a darling of the German auto industry.
Cadillac Escalade
The Escalade has been infamous since the days of Tony Soprano driving his around Northern New Jersey. Cadillac upped the ante with their Hybrid version (complete with V8 Flexfuel engine) for 2008.
Porsche GT2
Porsche is really stirring interest with their future Panamera four-door coupe – but this past year the auto maker introduced a new Porsche 997 Turbo – dubbed the GT2. With 530 horsepower and 505 lb-ft of torque under its (rear) hood you can expect to reach 100 mph in roughly 7 seconds.
Lamborghini Reventón deserves the first place, this is the absolute speed, sport and luxury. The fastest ever Porsche’s model GT2 looks great. I liked the new Cadillac CTS-V 2009 too, but unfortunately it’s not here in the list, I’m also feeling sorry for Chevrolet Corvette ZR1.
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