Today the doors of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center opened its doors to the international media for the New York International Automobile Show preview days. An interesting mix of production and concept cars will make its debut in 'the Big Apple'. In this week's update we take a look at the first group of these novelties. Originally introduced in 1998, the Audi TT dictated the company's design language for years to come. The all-new Audi TT was first shown last week in Berlin, but will make its official debut today in New York. German rival Mercedes Benz was also on hand to unveil a revised E-Class, headlined by the 514 bhp E63 AMG. Ford used the show to take the wraps off two models inspired by special editions of the first generation Mustang. Designed specifically for rental agency Hertz is the Shelby Mustang GT-H of which 500 examples will be built. The other is the Mustang GT California Special available in larger numbers and to the general public.
Endurance racing is dominated these days by open-top prototypes, but in the 1980s and early 1990s fixed head cars were the norm. One of the first cars to break that mold was the Ferrari 333 SP, paving the way for a whole new generation of racing cars. Racking up numerous victories in Europe and North America, the 333 SP was the most successful car of its generation. Ferrari also gave the racer a spectacular exhaust note, which is generally accepted as one of the best ever produced by a machine. In retrospect, open top cars were the norm in the 1950s, but the growing understanding of aerodynamics taught designers that fixed head cars were more efficient at that time. Built specifically for the 1957 Le Mans, the stunning Maserati 450S Costin-Zagato Coupe was one of the first to incorporate the new found knowledge. Its failures on the track also showed that there was still a lot to learn, but regardless this unique Maserati has a special place in the company's rich history. Travelling through time once again, three decades earlier open cars were the norm for road cars, making the $1.5 million Bentley 8-Litre Gurney Nutting Sportsman Coupe exceptionally rare.
Enjoy the links:
Audi TT Quattro 3.2 Coupe
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=2754
Bentley 8-Litre Gurney Nutting Sportsman Coupe
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=2755
Ferrari 333 SP
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...php&carnum=627
Ford Mustang GT/CS Convertible
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=2753
Ford Shelby Mustang GT-H
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=2756
Jeep Patriot
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=2757
Maserati 450S Costin Zagato Coupe
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...php&carnum=294
Mercedes Benz E 63 AMG
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=2758
Pontiac G6 GXP Concept
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=2749
Saturn Sky Red Line
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=2750
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