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The finest from the NY International Auto Show

  • Terrafugia Transition
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    Terrafugia Transition

    Shockingly under $300K, the street-legal, FAA-approved Transition Roadable Aircraft requires only a sport pilot license.

  • Terrafugia, Transform!
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    Terrafugia, Transform!

    In flight mode, it can reach 115mph and make it 490 miles on a single tank, the proving of which may require using the airframe parachute.

  • Terrafugia, Bonus!
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    Terrafugia, Bonus!

    Dedicated golf club storage!

  • Mercedes SLS AMG
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    Mercedes SLS AMG

    Who are you kidding, AMG, you'll never be able to fly!

  • SRT Viper
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    SRT Viper

    After a few years out of production, this 640hp, V10 beast is Chrysler's most powerful model yet.

  • McLaren MP4-12C
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    McLaren MP4-12C

    592 horsepower. 0-125 in 8.9 seconds. One epic pants soiling.

  • Lexus LFA
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    Lexus LFA

    The latest model of Lexus' halo car tops out at 202mph thanks to a 5.8-liter V10.

  • BMW i8
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    BMW i8

    Pros: an electric/gas hybrid that can go 0-62mph in sub-5 seconds. Cons: an electric/gas hybrid that can't go 0-62 in sub-4 seconds.

  • Audi R8 GT Spyder
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    Audi R8 GT Spyder

    Boasting 525hp and hitting 60 in 3.5s, this is the same model Lady Gaga is currently learning to drive in, because she hates attention.

  • 1934 Ford Model 40 Special Speedster
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    1934 Ford Model 40 Special Speedster

    Just like Mary Steenburgen, this car is both mad old and shockingly hot.

  • Shelby 1000
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    Shelby 1000

    One of only 100 to be built, Shelby's 1000 is only 50 horsepower shy of hitting that very number.

  • Taxi!
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    Taxi!

    Nissan's new NYC cabs feature odor-resistant fabrics, a transparent roof panel, USB charging ports, and an electrical outlet. Unfortunately, they are not any of the previous cars.

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