
Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M - The latest mid rear-engined, eight-cylinder technology from Maranello is the Italian brand's fastest open-top road car yet built. Just 499 units will be produced

Mercedes SL65 AMG Black Series -Life in the fast lane. This car features a twin turbocharged V12 that propels it to an electronically limited 320 km/h. The model sells in SA for R4,2m

Lexus GS 450h - The recent unveiling of Lexus' new sedan heralds the era of the performance hybrid in SA. Electrical power coupled with a 3,5 litre V6 engine offering acceleration comparable with that of yesterday's 4,5 litre V8 counterparts

Porsche Panamera The model on which Porsche has pinned its hopes for volume sales, the four-door Panamera is scheduled to be launched in SA towards the end of 2009. In development since 2005, the car is expected to increase Porsche's worldwide sales by 15 000-20 000 units a year

Audi Q5 Into new territory, the Q5 is said to combine the dynamism of a sports sedan with the versatility and practicality of a lifestyle adventure wagon

Chevrolet Camaro - If General Motors survives the global economic crunch, expect the return of the Chev Camaro in SA late in 2009 or early in 2010. The iconic model is powered by a V8 engine that produces 298 kWLand Rover Land Rover's LRX is expected to dramatically extend the brand's range in the luxury 4x4 sector. This go-anywhere cross- coupé is more compact than a Freelander yet as sumptuous as a Range Rover

Volkswagen - Spiritual successor to the Karmann Ghia, Volkswagen's Scirocco marks a return for the brand to the sports coupé. The model is due to be launched in SA in May, powered by a choice of 118 kW or 147 kW four-cylinder engines

Bentley - The Flying Spur Speed, powered by a twin turbocharged 12-cylinder engine that produces 447 kW, is Bentley's most powerful four-door sedan yet built