Steve McQueen and the Roots of the Car Chase

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You should’ve seen the movie Bullitt by now, and if you haven’t you’ll have plenty of time to catch up on this classic during your extended holiday weekend.

 

Farewell Lamborghini Murcielago

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I don't tend to do two "farewell" type stories in a row, but when I got the press release from Lamborghini announcing the end of the Murcielago's production life, I couldn't pass up bidding a farewell to this iconic super sports car.

The last-ever Murcielago left the production line on May 11, 2010--it was the 4,099th ever produced. This makes the Mucielago not only the most-produced Lamborghini 12-cylinder of all time (by far), but also one of the world's most successful super sports cars.

The Murcielago's "end of production" was celebrated in the factory on Nov. 5, 2010 with a special exhibition of the most iconic V12 cars of Lamborghini's history. A parade in in Sant'Agata Bolognese followed.

   

World's Most Expensive Car

Priced at a whooping $8,000,000, the Maybach Exelero has earned the title of the most expensive car in the world. And, with a max speed of 218 mph, the Exelero is also the fastest car in the world. This two-seater luxury ride was first introduced by German car manufacturer Maybach in 2005. But, with its steep price tag, the Exelero isn't a car you see chillin' at every other intersection. For those of you who haven't had a chance to check this car out yet, here are some pics you can enjoy instead.

 

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Top 10 Most Breath-Taking Race Cars

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Race cars are supposed to be built strictly for performance. Every minor detail is calculated to make sure all the parts work with each other, with the final goal being a win on the track. But, even without intentioanlly trying, race cars walk the fine line between technological marvels and beautifully sculpted machines. Ridelust.com put together a list of what they believe are the top 10 most beautiful race cars every made. What do you think? Are there are they left off, and if so, what?

   

A Super Car From Denmark? Yup!

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Yes, it's true -- while you wouldn't normally associate super cars with Denmark, the Zenvo ST1 is a real Danish super car. And, this thing's got power! It's equipped with a V8 1,104 pony galloping engine. It's 7.0 liter 6-speed transmission can push the Zenvo ST1 from 0-60 in just 3 seconds, and, for safety and legal reasons, the car is electronically limited to 232 mph. Still fast enough in my book.

   

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