It may be an oxymoron, but Nissan has designed a hybrid race car: the Nissan Altima Hybrid Race Car. Built by Braille Battery, this Nissan Altima has a whopping 440 hp and can click off 12.9 second quarter mile times. And, it does this while getting a 57% better fuel economy rate over non-hybrid race Altima cars.

It's powered by the stock 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine, but the engine has been reworked to run on E85 fuel. Most of its horsepower comes from a Vortech Electric Supercharger. In addition, the Nissan Altima Hybrid Race Car is also eqipped with a full BC Coilover Suspension Kit, Wilwood Brake Kit, a full array of Sparco safety enhancements, APR carbon fiber splitter, VIS Racing Carbon Fiber Hood, Stillen Body Kit and a custom exhaust featuring a "green leaf" exhaust tip.

You think Batman is some made-up super hero, don't you? Well, then explain how I saw him drive right by me the other day. Ok, maybe I didn't really see him, but 'm sure some of you out there have. Or, at least an obsessive fan who designed a $1,000,000+ Batmobile replica.

It started when a wealthy Swede purchased a 1973 Lincoln Continental. 3 years and $1 million later, he ended up with a real-life replica of the famous Batmobile. The replica is loaded with gadgets and has built-in satellite navigation, voice recognition, machine guns, reversing cameras, a DVD player, a plasma TV and even height-adjustable bodywork. Oh, and did I mention it has 700 hp?

Looking for a way to customize your ride without going overboard? Slap on some auto accessories that not only personalize it, but can add protection, horsepower and fuel efficiency.

 Source: http://www.wonderhowto.com/wonderment/obsessive-1-000-000-batmobile-replica-0113414/

Unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show, this is the new Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera. It's the lightweight edition of Lambo's littlest super car, weighing in at about 88lbs lighter than a standard Gallardo. It uses more carbon fibre throughout the cabin, including the center console and seat shells, but the biggest savings in weight come from the new lightweight wheels. Those alone cut off about 28.5 pounds.  

Equipped with a 5.2L V10, with 561 hp, it's also the most powerful Gallardo. It can hit 60 mph in 3.4 seconds, with a top speed of 202 mph.  

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Now, I know it wasn't too long ago that I posted a blog about my not liking most hybrid and electric cars. That being said- I think it's important to note that I am not a hyprocrite. While I'm not about to run out and purchase a Toyota Prius (for more reasons than just the abundance of recalls), nor am I ever going to purchase a Think City, I can't help myself but to swoon over the ever-so-sexy, plug-in hybrid supercar -- the 918 Spyder.

Porsche is making some big claims about the 918 Spyder saying it will have 500 hp, a mid-engine V-8 and two electric motors. Not to mention that it's claimed to get a whopping 78.4 mpg. In addition, they say it will be able to go from zero to 62 in 3.2 seconds and have a top speed of 198 mph.

This is one electric car I wouldn't turn my back against. Although, I'm sure I'd have to win a few times on the nickel machines before I could afford this bad boy.