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Alpina, which has been tuning BMWs for years, has come up with a competitor to the new M5. It develops the same amount of power, reaches 60 mph in 4.7 seconds and has a top speed of 195 mph - Alpina does not believe in 155 mph limiters for its cars. As a result, it claims this is the world's fastest production sedan - and not many people would argue.

Heart of the BMW Alpina B5 - based on the 5 Series, like the M5 - is BMW's 4.4 liter V-8. BMW's M Division does without turbos and superchargers. Not Alpina; they have adopted a centrifugal compressor, engine driven, to boost power throughout the speed range and produce the same power ouput as the BMW V-10.

Bu the system has a neat twist. At idling and when driving at low speed, the compressor does not operate, so gas mileage is quite good. A throttle plate upstream of the supercharger cuts it in and out according to load.

Mighty powerful with 500 bhp

This is a mighty powerful engine; at 2,500 rpm it develops 200 bhp, and ramps up to 500 bhp at only 5,500 rpm, so the character of the engine is completely different from BMW's V-10. Thanks to the supercharger, there's massive torque over a big range, with the maximum of 516 lb ft available from 4,250 to 5,250 rpm - terrific mid-range power.

The engine drives through a ZF six-speed automatic, and the brakes, wheels and tires are all upgraded. The tires are Michelin Pilot Sport 2s, 245/40ZR 19 at the front and 275/35ZR 19 at the rear - these are just a bit narrower than those on the M5. The Alpina is also over 200 lb lighter than the M5 at 3,790 lb. Not a copy, a different approach to getting similar performance. Do you prefer revving to 8,000 rpm or getting a massive thump in the back at 4,000-5,500 rpm?

If you fancy something a bit more nimble, try the BMW Alpina B3 S Coupe. It is powered by BMW's straight six, bored out to 3.3 liter. It churns out 305 bhp at 6,300 rpm. Good for 168 mph and a 0-60 mph time of 5.4 seconds. A true competitor for many sports cars.

John Hartley is editor of www.fast-autos.com, an online magazine devoted to fast cars and supercars. He has written from many of the world's top auto magazines, and has written many books about cars and the auto industry, including 'Suspension and Steering Q&A' and 'The Electronics Revolution in the Motor Industry'.

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Coolest Eccentric Cars on Earth

They are rare, eccentric and extraordinary. Nonetheless, those attributes do not keep your fantasies from drifting - the cravings keep you company. They are cool and amazing. These are the reasons that made the cars etched in the mind of aficionados. They are not on the mainstream then but they steadfastly wowing enthusiasts from the past up until the present.

When car eccentricity becomes the subject of a talk, one of the models that will come to mind is the Countach from Lamborghini. Countach was a supercar produced in 1973 and lasted until its production was halted in 1990. It popularized the wedge-shaped, sharp angled style that some high performance cars currently still use these days. In Countach’s time, kids and adults alike are swept by this Italian supercar. But the car hexed oddness that attracted only a significant few. It was bordering on tasteless. In fact, the automaker itself disclosed that Ferrari owners think Lambos are props for the nouveau riche attention hounds.

The Lamborghi Countach styling was penned by Marcello Gandini of the Bertone design studio, famed for his striking design. The trademark of the car is its 'scissors' fashion doors with hinges. The doors could be tilted forwards or lifted up. Eventually, the car’s visual impression and design made it an iconic car in the industry.

On the roads, one eccentric car that could catch everyone’s interest is Ford Motor Corporation's Mustang. The prototype styling of the car is designed by Donald N. Frey but the remodeled four-seat car version was created by David Ash and Joseph Oros in Ford's Lincoln–Mercury Division design studios. Most of Mustang’s mechanical parts were taken from its sibling Falcon however; its body shell was entirely different from the latter. Mustang boasts of its "torque box," an auto innovative structural system that stiffened the body of the car to promote better handling. Ford cold air intake, engine, brakes, fenders and other body parts integrated to the car are designed to boost its eccentricity, appeal and performance.

General Motors’ Chevrolet Corvette also has a legion of devotees. Corvette, produced since 1953, was the first all-American sports car built by an American automaker. Corvettes radiate both power and style. Powerful engines like the LS2 producing 400 horsepower and the LS7 with 505 horsepower run the car. Corvettes put emphasis on technical intricacy and minimalism.

Other eccentric stunners on the roads include the Porsche 911, Jeep Wrangler, Mini Cooper, Dodge Challenger and the Volkswagen Beetle. The coolest eccentric cars include new race cars, supercars, and other exotic vehicles. Luxury cars like the Lincoln Continental and the Cadillac Eldorado are also deemed members of the “cult.”

The coolest eccentric cars list include the DeLorean DMC, with a one-of-a-kind trendy shape; the Lamborghini Miura and the Mercedes-Benz 300SL with the Gullwing philosophy; Plymouth Fury; Pontiac Catalina; Chevy Bel Air; old-school Oldsmobiles and other aircraft carriers with outrageous angular design.

The AC Cobra and the Ford Deuce Coupe also made it to the list. In regard to brands BMW one of the leaders of stylish and exotic cars. BMW’s M1, Z1 and Z8, manufactured in limited numbers, have captivated even the unconventional enthusiasts. Jaguar, a Scandinavian luxury brand, flaunts the E-Type. The latter emerges on almost all lists of the domineering sports cars.

Aston Martins, Bentleys, Maybachs, Rolls-Royces, and the all-time favorite Ferraris would never skip any list of the coolest and most eccentric cars in planet earth. Though they are pricey, they are sumptuous, prevailing and universally praised.

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Given her background on cars as an auto insurance director, Lauren Woods finds the world of cars to be constantly changing.

What car is considered to be the first musclecar?

I've heard alot of people say the Oldsmobile Rocket 88...then some people say the Chevy Bel Air....while others say the 49 Mercury or Chrysler Imperial...they claim that somewhere around the late 40's to early 50's, hot rodding was born ...from taking older cars sometimes from the 20's and 30's...stripping them down , chopping the roofs, and lowering them ....creating Duece coupes, custom Mercs, and the Model T Ford looking rods which remind of the Plymouth Prowler and Formula 1 racecars....In effort to attract young people, I have read and been told that larger engines from family sedans were put in small lighter cars but this was not as radical as a ponycar from the 60's....in which John Delorean is credited with making....by putting out the GTO .
name the year, maker, model, engine, transmission, and horsepower of the car which you know to be the first "muscle car" produced by a car maker.

Most consider the 64 GTO to be the first "Muscle Car" according to the definition of a "Muscle Car" being an intermediate car with the biggest high performance engine available.

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