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Digg thisIt's not just the mountain air. Some of the designs at this year's Geneva auto show are truly breathtaking.
At the 77th International Motor Show--that's its official name--carmakers from around the globe have been showing off one exotic car after another. Some may never get past the concept stage; many others will be built only in preordered, limited numbers for the filthy rich. But that doesn't mean you can't dream. Imagine you have money to burn and connections in the right places--you could take home any one of these beauties.
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Bertone 95th-anniversary roadster
To celebrate 95 years in the car design business, Bertone shows off this little roadster. The concept is based on the style of the 1947 Fiat 500, a company Bertone has worked with for years.
Vote for the Bertone in our poll at the right.
Bugatti Veyron
The Bugatti Veyron, a 1001 horsepower sports car, could be eclipsed by the Koenigsegg CCXR's 1018 hp engine. The 16 cylinder, 8.0 liter engine has a seven-speed transmission. Its speed record of 407 kph could be in jeopardy. The Veyron costs a mere $1,630,000. Vote for the Bugatti in our poll at the right.
Donkevoort D8-210
The D8-210 uses a classic open-wheel roadster design. The car weighs under 1,400 pounds and is powered by an Audi-sourced 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Making 210 horsepower, the light D8-210 gets to 62 miles per hour in 4.5 seconds. Vote for the Donkevoort in our poll at the top right.
Gumpert Apollo Sport
The Gumpert Apollo Sport races from 0 to 60 in three seconds flat. The two-seater (note the position of the driver) is powered by an 8-cylinder engine that revs up to 800 hp. Vote for the Gumpert in our poll at the top right.
Koenigsegg CCXR
Koenigsegg's CCXR could be the fastest car ever--and it runs on biofuel. The Swedish auto maker says ethanol fuel has higher octane and better cooling power than regular gas, which boosts the power up 25 percent over the CCX to 1018 horsepower at 7200 rpm. Vote for the Koenigsegg in our poll at the top right.
KTM X-Bow
Motorcycle maker KTM built its first car, the exotic X-Bow concept which is on display at the Geneva auto show. The lightweight body is made of carbon fiber. Vote for the KTM in our poll at the top right.
Morgan Aero 8 America
Morgan built a version of its Aero 8 for the U.S. market, which meant it had to comply with U.S. Department of Transportation requirements. The Aero 8 America has airbags and antilock brakes. Its 4.4-liter BMW-sourced V8 complies with California emissions standards. Vote for the Morgan in our poll at the top right.
Rinspeed Exasis
With a car made for exhibitionists, Rinspeed is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a see-through concept car which debuts in Geneva. The all-plastic vehicle runs on a 2-cylinder 750 ccm Weber engine that sits above the transmission. Watch a video. Vote for the Rinspeed in our poll at the top right.
Russo-Baltique Impression
Russo-Baltique is a Russian carmaker that's been out of business for decades, but it's announcing its return with the Impression coupe. This car incorporates unique Art Deco styling, with room for four passengers inside. Vote for the Russo-Baltique in our poll at the top right.
Toyota Hybrid X
Toyota's Hybrid X features room for four in a new design that the carmaker hopes will sell as a family car. Toyota says the car's electric-gas Hybrid Synergy Drive is a step closer to the company's goal of a zero-emission vehicle. Watch a video. Vote for the Toyota in our poll at the top right.News.com poll
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Videos
New concepts in Geneva
Take a test drive with some of the hot new "test" cars. How about a Guigiaro or an Edag LUV? There's also an Opel and a Dodge Demon.March 15, 2007
Category confounding cool cars
CNET tours the auto show to come up with cool cars that defy being categorized. The range from a two-wheeler to a Jaguar. March 14, 2007
Bentley Brooklands coupe
If you find the Continental GT just too cramped, you're gonna love this big, new Bentley coupe! March 13, 2007
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Editor: Andy Smith
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Asteroids (Regular and Deluxe)
Star Wars (Vector Game)That Flight Yoke was the bomb
Space Duel (Vector Game)
Galaga (I liked the Hacked version with the speed shoot.. most arcades had that version)
Gaplus (Galaga 88 in Japan)
Golden Axe
Final Fight
Carnevil (even though its a quarter eater the first few levels are fun with a friend...and the dark themed amusement park was very cool...much better than the walking dead or a poorly voice acted crouch and shoot game....)
JaY
psychadelic mazes using a trackball and jumping button. I think
this was the best, most addictive game I ever played.
To me, the color vector graphics and controller were perfect for the game. A very addicting game. I remember playing that as a kid and really getting into the "zone", albeit briefly.
The updated Star Wars game (the one with the 3-D polygons) just didn't appeal to me nearly as much.