2009 Aston Martin DBS

Don't the cool guys seem to always pick some of the fastest and sleekest designed cars? Well, then it should be no surprise that James Bond will be sporting a serious and speedy vehicle, namely the 2009 Aston Martin DBS in the upcoming film "Quantum of Solace". The V12 exotic sports car has a 6.0 liter engine with an exquisite interior hand finished that is attractive to common and rich folk alike. The aerodynamic design makes it even better suited for espionage.

The Aston Martin DBS zooms from zero to sixty in just 4.2 seconds. Underneath the hood, it puts out up to 510 hp. At only 3737 pounds of weight this exotic feline will hit the roads a blazing and top out at 191 mph according to reliable testing sources.

The 2009 DBS provides an optional six-speed automatic transaxle, 2+2 seats, 20-inch wheels and an audio by Bang & Olufsen. The design and layout is the same as the DB9 with a bit more sleekness. The body is made of aluminum and carbon fiber. One of the new colors for this model is aptly named Quantum Silver

For 2009, the Aston Martin DBS comes equipped with new vented carbon ceramic brake discs which are a first for an off-track Aston Martin. These are custom designed to align with the double wishbone alloy suspension that features damper control which utilizes two separate valves to set the damper for five different positions. This feature is an important trait if you want to possess instant adjustment of the car's handling characteristics and out maneuver the thumbs up road warriors trying to beat you to the club or international airport.

Gentlemen, if you are considering getting one, not as a spy, what could possibly stop you when you can rent one first to get a feel of the superior handling and awesome design before using a fraction of available funds to acquire it for a cool $265,000.

009 Bentley Brooklands

At first glance, you will find it difficult to tell how big the Bentley Brooklands car model really is. It seems to be like a battleship steaming over the horizon and just keeps on becoming bigger and bigger the closer you get. More than likely you will be shocked when you find out and see that it is rolling on 20-inch wheels. Yes! You've heard it right.

The 2009 Bentley Brooklands is a new stunning amazing fresh model that marks the company's return to the luxury coupe market and reconfirms its name as the maker of the world's most exclusive coupe. It is the ultimate Bentley automobile as a stylish four-seater,with grand impressive touring coupe with classic British dimensions and brawny performance.

Its four-seat architecture as well as its deeply bolstered seats give the Brooklands' interior a distinctly sporty yet elegant look. The design accents including aluminum pedals and footrest complement its light but enchanting atmosphere. In this new 2009 model, you will also see a new single-piece, hide-trimmed roof lining that flows from the front widescreen all the way to the back of the car. This roof lining gives a mirror effect of the long and sleek profile of the elegant exterior. On the other hand, its interior design offers the very highest levels of comfort and legroom. Without a doubt, this grand touring classic of Bentley with pillarless window design improves the feeling of space.

Indeed, it is a coupe of gigantic proportions. It is built with a 213-inch two-door style that is almost as long as a Lincoln Town Car and at 5853 pounds that is about as much as a Chevy Suburban. Amazingly, it has an engine that could power even the Titanic. It is precisely crafted by the phenomenal performance engineering of Bentley's 2009's prominent Crewe-construct V-8 engine. This engine is developed with 530 horsepower and has a twin-turbocharged 6.75-liter unit that produces 774 lb-ft of torque at 3250 rpm. It is the world's torquiest automotive engine as well as the most powerful V-8 ever from Crewe.

Every Brookland's coupe will be hand-made, accentuated with classic coach building techniques and the skillfulness abilities in leather hide and wood veneer for which Bentley is renowned. And the production line will be harshly limited to just 550 automobile cars to ensure it is a collectors item. Deliveries of these new models are expected to launch in the first half of 2008.

Bentley claims the Brooklands zooms to be as much as 60 miles per hour in 5 seconds. It also claims that it can hit a 100-miles per hour mark in just 6.7 seconds after it hits 60 miles per hour.

As with the latest Arnest sedan and Azure convertible, it has built on the powertrain improvements such as a six speed transmission with strengthened casing that changes the way in which both parts of the drive train communicate. Other enhancements are re-profiled camshafts, low-inertia turbochargers, a sport exhaust, and a sophisticated, locking torque converter as well as ESP system.

Pagani Zonda R

Through the suggestions of passionate track focused Zonda enthusiasts, Pagani has designed the Pagani Zonda R with customized engineering solutions to meet the high performance requirements of a track day vehicle. A carbon-titanium composite central monocoque, enhanced rigidity while significantly lowering weight.

The Zonda R comes with a Mercedes-Benz AMG 6.0-liter racing V12 bolted straight to the chassis and generating 750 hp and 710 Nm of torque. Instantaneous throttle response is achieved through a direct throttle actuation utilizing a mechanical cable. Through a steering wheel-mounted shift paddle, the driver is able to shift gears at speeds of 20 milliseconds made possible through a dog ring gearbox incased in Xtrac Magnesium and paired with the Automac AMT system. The driver can also totally adapt the settings of the Zonda R while driving through a 12-way Bosch Motorsport traction control and ABS system.

The Zonda R's suspension and wing arrangements are fully adjustable providing individual drivers a setup appropriate for individual taste. There is also a fresh hood that supplements rear end performance, the design of which was derived from Ennegi models, together with a closed underside and rear aid diffuser. The adaptable aero configuration can be set to a maximum downforce of 1.500kg and to a ceiling speed of 350kmh Weight reduction measures include Aspa forged AvionAl suspension components plus machined structural ErgAl parts to hold the engine and gearbox, and with the entire car screwed on by PoggipoliniTitanium screws. The result is a 1.070kg dry weight for the Zonda R.

On the inside the cabin design had the driver in mind where the controls are restricted only to the essential while the finish mirrors Pagani's high-quality standards. The interior comes with customized Toora sports seats which are FIA approved and meet the current HANS standards, five-point safety harness and a roll-cage from CrMo.