23 October 2008

New Hotness: 4 Door Super Cars

While we're busy burnin' cash on ridiculously ostentatious supercars...

How 'bout we just add 2 mo' doors?
The Lamborghini Estoque is named for the sword used by Matadors in bull fighting. The car sits extremely low at just 4.43 feet high, but still provides plenty of interior space for all four passengers due to the long wheelbase of over three meters.
With no hint made regarding production, the Estoque could lead to a third model in the Lamborghini lineup with numerous engine possibilities including the V10 from the Gallardo LP560-4, a turbocharged V8, a V8 with a hybrid mode, or even a high-performance diesel.
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With sales of Aston Martin's existing sports and GT lineup continuing at a steady pace, one of the first decisions that David Richards and his partners made after buying Aston Martin from Ford last year was to produce the four-door Rapide. Perhaps this is the consummate British secret agent retirement auto?
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"The first true sports car for four." That's what Porsche wants visitors to take away from its Panamera. Regardless, Porsche will probably have to quell dissent among the brand's faithful with its tagline even more than when they released the Cayenne. The Panamera looks to have the Rapide beat in all kinds of ways. For instance, it should get better gas mileage if you get the V6 or V8, and it has more trunk space with 450 liters. But who quibbles about useability at this price point?
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~via Autoblog

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