Supercars

The Silvretta Hochalpenstrasse in Austria is the ideal playground for the lightweight power packs Lotus Elise and Roding Roadster. These two roadsters are a lot of fun to drive.

If people hear the name Aston Martin they imagine James Bond adventures, British style, performance and luxury.

In 2014, Mercedes-Benz presented their first Plug-in Hybrid, the S500. With a average consumption of 2.8 liters the S500 was the most fuel-efficient luxury car on the market.

After its introduction the Audi RS6 was the benchmark when it came to extreme estate cars. The car's power and performance was already impressive, but that still wasn't enough.

This episode focuses on the 6th generation of two US classics, the Ford Mustang GT and the Chevrolet Corvette Z06.

How do you top the iconic Porsche 911? You come up with the GT3. The Porsche 911 GT3 with a 475 hp engine is the ultimate melange of road suitability and racetrack compatibility.

Ferrari's California T model heralded a new era for the Italian manufacturer. After a facelift the T was the first Ferrari with a turbo engine since the F40, built until 1992.

Nowadays people associate the name Bentley with elegance and luxury, but the British brand also has another side.

For more than 50 years the Porsche 911 has been holding the crown as one of the best sports cars in the world. But the competition still tries to overthrow the champion.

The Tesla Model S was the world's first premium sedan that was developed from scratch as an electric car. Tesla showed the world that electromobility can be sexy and that it works.

The Mercede' S-Class Coupe is a masterpiece. The significantly sportier two-door version of the S-Class doesn't just look really good, it could also succeed in attracting buyers.

With the Ghibli, the Italian sports car manufacturer Maserati advanced into a more affordable market segment in order to attract a new clientele.

The Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Roadster with its 6-litre V12 engine is probably the most amazing export from the UK. It's the brand's highest-powered convertible of all time.

The Porsche Cayman GT4 combined the best elements that Porsche could offer. Also: the Audi R8 V10 plus, an even stronger, lighter and faster version of the original model.

Even in the world of super sports cars people get goose bumps if they hear the name Lamborghini. All over the world these cars from Italy are famous for their design and power.

The Porsche Cayenne Turbo and the Range Rover Supercharged are big, fast and have a lot of power, so that they could even take on sports cars

The Tushek TS600, a super sports car built in Austria, was limited to 33 units, extremely light and had a power/weight ratio that is on the level of GT3 racing cars.

What has been known in motorsports for ages is now used for road vehicles as well: lightweight construction. In many cases the magic word is carbon.

Almost every big car manufacturer has its own tuning company where regular models are awarded an improved performance and a sportier look.