Autos

Internally code-named LB834 and dubbed the Aventador LP700-4, Lamborghini’s all new Murciélago successor has been causing a storm for dedicated auto enthusiasts and professional auto journalists alike. From spy shots to engine specs and a recently leaked ordering guide, the new supercar has already become the worst kept secret for 2011. In the latest news, Automobile Magazine sheds light on their clandestine night time test mule test drive, which reads like pornographic automotive literature.

Celebrating the LFA’s hat-trick of class wins at Nürburgring 24 Hours race, Lexus is introducing a limited edition of the already highly exclusive LFA. The LFA Nürburgring Package is a $450,000 godzilla fighter with a 562 hp 4.8L V10 under the hood. It has a top speed of 202mph, a 0-60 in 3.7 seconds, and a production number limited to only 50. Check out the smokin’ hot gallery after the jump.

One of my favorite newer Porsche models was the 997, this model went back to the classic round headlights and was a major leap forward over the 996, at least style-wise.  The 997’s production is coming to an end; it will be replaced with the 991 next year.  Porsche decided to milk this popular model one more time with the introduction of the 911 Carrera 4 GTS coupe and cabriolet.  I think this is the last time we’ll see the 997 model but you never know, Porsche can surprise us with yet another model, there still are 7 months remaining in 2011.

So what do you get with the Carrera 4 GTS?  Not too much, the Carrera 4 GTS is based on the 911 Carrera GTS, which is a rear-wheel-drive model and this new version gets the 4-wheel-dirve system, hence the “4” in the name.

The Ferrari 458 Italia is the hottest car available in the marketplace today, in my not so humble opinion, and it just got a little hotter with the introduction of the all new Ferrari 458 Italia Spider.

What could be better than a sexy red Ferrari convertible?  How about a first ever hard-top mid-engine car; unlike its predecessors which used soft cloth tops, the 458 Italia Spider uses a very cool hard-top system.  Unlike most of the other hard-top convertible cars, the one on the 458 Italia Spider doesn’t fold, it simply flips backwards and rests on top of the trunk, under a very sexy looking cover.  Check out the video below from some coupe to convertible action.