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The Best of the Auto World

The finest from the NY International Auto Show

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Terrafugia Transition

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

Dedicated golf club storage!
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Mercedes SLS AMG

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

After a few years out of production, this 640hp, V10 beast is Chrysler's most powerful model yet.
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McLaren MP4-12C

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

The latest model of Lexus' halo car tops out at 202mph thanks to a 5.8-liter V10.
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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.
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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.
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1934 Ford Model 40 Special Speedster

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