Apr 13, 2010

Barbara Mori Was Bald When Considered For “Kites”

It was expected that Hrithik Roshan and Barbara Mori are threatening to set celluloid afire with their sensuous pairing in ‘Kites.’ Hrithik Roshan, though, recalls how he practically recoiled when he saw his prospective female lead for the premier time.

Apparently, Mori… was practically bald when Roshan Jr. clapped eyes on her! The actress had just finished canning sequences for a Spanish flick ‘Cosas Insignificantes’, wherein she enacted the mother of a young child who suffers from cancer; her cine character shaves off her child as mark of empathy to her son.

Mori, however, managed to convince the Roshans that she’d be able to grow her lustrous mane back within the six month span mentioned… or supplement her tresses with hair extensions.

Director Anurag Basu and Roshan Jr. were convinced like a shot that she’d be their female lead for ‘Kites’. High flying faith, eh?

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John Abraham’s Bad Luck !

The craze for this actor in bollywood is still unbelievable, but actor John Abraham is proving unlucky as far as his films are concerned. Now, the latest is that the actor’s upcoming film with David Dhawan has been shelved for the moment. HOOK YA CROOK, which is produced by UTV and has John in the lead, has been shelved since the producers think that the product is not up to the mark.

This will be the second time John’s film is facing such a situation. Earlier his film with Nagesh Kuknoor met a similar fate after it got shelved.

Though, John is considered to be among the top actors in bollywood, but it seems his luck is not in top form at the moment.

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Adidas Porsche Design S2: Men Fashion


Unquestionably street savvy, this Porsche Design shoe revs the engines of the fast and the fashionable. With clean lines, a unique heel counter, seat print patterns and top stitching, all that's missing is four wheels and a gas pedal.


A first glance to this sneaker is like a gold sneaker and without taking a look at the outsole. The Adidas Porsche Design S2 can be your own personal luxury vehicle that will fit your feet and your personality to .

On closer inspection, the Adidas Porsche Design S2 sneaker appears to be more of a driving shoe that promises to provide you hours of driving fun. If you do a lot of pedal and metal pushing, then keep your feet comfortable with this pair of sneakers.

The Adidas Porsche Design S2 comes in a white upper, white tongue, and white laces. It is accented by the black Adidas three-stripes, which is modestly displayed on the side panel as a proud reminder of the brand.

The midsole of this driving sneaker is a mix of black and white. The black sole has the metal Porsche Design emblem. Look under and you will see an ebony undersole with the unique white stripes design and the words Porsche design prominently displayed below that.

The only drawback was lack of arch support. But then again, I didn't go for the comfort, instead the unique design.


A small Adidas logo is displayed on the heel of the show. This sneaker is a great companion for all-day driving at less than $100.

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McQueen's Death hurts Fashion World

Yes, there are other big names: Vivienne Westwood, Stella McCartney and Paul Smith come to mind. But the sudden death of Alexander McQueen leaves a gaping hole at the center of London as well as the world fashion universe.

McQueen was Britain's shooting star, a man who helped make London cool again in the 1990s. And his personal history helped inspire others.

The son of a London cabbie, the youngest of six siblings, McQueen was a product of the streets, not a posh dilettante with a wealthy family to back his fashion whims.

Now he is gone, due to an apparent suicide that has not been confirmed by his family or the police. And fashion insiders don't see any heir apparent to the enfant terrible who turned catwalk shows into memorable works of performance art.

So what left behind was two unseen collections: one to be shown at Paris Fashion Week and one that was meant to be presented on the day of his death announcement, for his secondary line McQ.

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Top 10 Tips on Proper Business Attire for Men

In my whole working life, being in work or attend business functions, parties or dinners, a proper dressed up is always a plus point than under dressed. In this session, I would like to share the TOP 10 tips on what we should wear in such environment.
  • Choose a conservative suit in navy, black or gray either pinstripe or solid. The quality of the material speaks as loudly as the color and can make the difference between sleaze and suave.
  • A solid white or blue dress shirt with long sleeves offers the most polished look. The more pattern and color you add, the more the focus is on your clothing, rather than your professionalism.
  • Ties should be made of silk or a silk-like fabric. Avoid the cartoon characters and go for simple and subtle if you want to enhance your credibility.
  • Socks should be calf-length or above. Make sure they match not only what you are wearing, but also each other. A quick glance in good light before heading out the door can save embarrassment later in the day. Check for holes as well if you'll be going through airport security and removing your shoes.
  • Shoes should without question be conservative, clean and well polished. Lace-up shoes are the choice over slip-ons or flip flops. Don't think for a minute that people don't notice shoes. Many people will look at your feet before your face.
  • Belts need to match or closely coordinate with your shoes. Once again, quality counts.
  • Keep jewelry to a minimum. In a time when men sport gold necklaces, bracelets and earrings, the business professional should limit himself to a conservative watch, a wedding band and maybe his college ring.
  • Personal hygiene is part of the success equation. Freshly scrubbed wins out over heavily fragranced any day of the week. Save the after-shave for after hours, but never the shave itself.
  • The accessories: briefcase, portfolio and pen. When it comes to sealing the deal, a top of the line suit, a silk tie and a good pair of leather shoes can lose their affect when you pull out the ball point pen you picked up in the hotel meeting room the day before.
  • The finishing part of the whole attire, be confident on your self and carry a good looking smile on your face.

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2010 Men Hairstyle Trends

Well, everyone are wondering what will be mens hairstyle trends in 2010? In our own opinion, here are just a few of men hairstyle trends in 2010.

Short Man’s Hairstyles
High and Tight, Fade, Spike, Clipper Cut and Crew Cut, whatever name you want to call it. We reckoned that by far the most popular man’s hairstyle in 2010 is the High and Tight or Fade.


Characterized by a closely cropped clipper cut around the sides and back of the head with just enough hair on top of the head to comb, this man’s hairstyle with its many variations accounts for about 50% of all popular styles today. With just a little bit of gel to spike up the top, mess it up a little or finger into place, this man’s hairstyle will only take you seconds to achieve.

While you may have to get it cut more often, about every three weeks or so, the ease of styling this man hair cut is what makes it a favorite among busy men today.

Medium length, textured Men’s Hairstyle
2010 hairstyle trends for men have a lot of texture and the same is true for medium-length styles (about 3 to 4 inches). These styles resemble the classic man haircut of the past, but step it up a notch by using extreme texture and color to bring it all together.

Most styles use a great deal of razoring and texturizing with notching scissors. To style this man’s hairstyle pomade usually works best. Work product through dry hair and finger into place.

Long Men’s Hairstyles
While most men do not wear their hair down their back anymore, the long man’s hair style has made a somewhat shorter comeback. Perhaps the most recognizable example that we can related to this men’s hair style is Ashton Kutcher. Long, textured and disheveled, this man hair cut is gaining widespread popularity. Again, this man’s hair cut requires a lot of texture and works best with pomade.



As you can see, the man’s hair style in 2010 is far from boring. Gone are the days of cookie-cutter barber shop man haircut. :)

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10 of the Most Expensive Hotel Rooms in the World

Most of us have simple demands when it comes to travel lodging– a bed, a bathroom, a TV and wi-fi. There are others, however, whose demands far eclipse the simple convenience of your basic hotel room. When the world’s most wealthy travelers take a vacation for their own, they are treated to suites that cover entire floors of a hotel building, rooms that include a personal butler, hell– some even come with their own private helicopter. Take a peek into the experience of the world’s most wealthy travelers. Here are 10 of the most expensive hotel rooms in the world.






1. $50,000 a night – Royal Villa at Grand Resort Lagonissi
Athens, Greece

The Grand Resort’s Royal Villa gives the world’s most exclusive guests a private version of everything imaginable. The only other people lucky guests have to see while secluded in their heated pool, steam room or private beach is the suite’s dedicated butler, chef and pianist.


2. $40,000 a night – Hugh Hefner Sky Villa, Palms Casino Resort
Las Vegas

Hugh Hefner’s Playboy-themed suite at the Palms Casino resort has a $700,000 jacuzzi that cantilevers out above the Las Vegas strip. The 10,000 square-foot, two-story suite comes with around-the-clock butler service and a rotating bed set beneath a mirrored ceiling.


3. $34,000 a night – Ty Warner Penthouse, Four Seasons
New York

The Ty Warner Penthouse practically floats in Manhattan. Floor-to-ceiling windows surround all sides of the massive suite, surrounding guests in 360-degree views of the city skyline from atop Manhattan’s tallest hotel. The nine-room suite has walls inlayed with mother of pearl, gold and platinum-woven fabrics, and the room itself includes a private butler, unlimited global calling and TVs programmed to receive every channel in the entire world.


4. $33,000 a night – Royal Penthouse Suite, President Wilson Hotel
Geneva, Switzerland

President Woodrow Wilson reportedly suffered from high blood pressure, so it’s safe to assume he would have appreciated a stress-free stay at President Wilson Hotel’s Royal Penthouse Suite. Consuming the entire top floor of the hotel, the four-bedroom suite can hold up to 40 guests in its cocktail lounge and is said to be the best digs for heads of state wanting to make an impression when they’re in town on United Nations business.


5. $25,000 a night – Bridge Suite at The Atlantis
Paradise Island, Bahamas

The 10-room Bridge Suite at Bahamian resort The Atlantis fills the entire space linking the hotel complex’s two flagship towers. Forbes reports the suite has hosted guests including Oprah and Michael Jackson.


6. $18,200 – Ritz-Carlton Suite, The Ritz-Carlton
Moscow, Russia

Floor-to-ceiling windows outline the Ritz-Carlton Suite at the hotel chain’s Moscow location. Imperial furniture fills the 2,500 square-foot suite, which comes with a heated floor, a grand piano and a library. The suite has views of the Kremlin, Red Square and St. Basil’s Cathedral and visitors get to enjoy five meals a day and their very own KGB-approved autonomous energy supply system and secure telecommunications array.


7. $18,000 a night – Royal Suite, Burj Al Arab
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

A two-story suite that centers around an epic staircase, Burj Al Arab’s Royal Suite has Carrara marble floors, mahogany furniture and a master bedroom with a rotating four-post canopy bed. Guests enjoy Hermes bathroom products, Faubourg fragrances, their own private elevator and cinema and for a bit extra– a chauffeur driven Rolls Royce or helicopter.


8. $17,500 a night – Royal Armleder Suite, Le Richemond
Geneva, Switzerland

Le Richemond’s Royal Armleder Suite reopened in 2007 after an extensive restoration of the hotel’s seventh floor, which the luxury suite occupies the entirety of. The suite is bedecked in gold, mosaics and parquet floors and has a 300 square-foot terrace with stunning views of Geneva and the nearby Alps.


9. $16,000 a night – Royal Suite, Four Seasons George V
Paris, France

The George V in Paris boasts a pair of “sumptuous” Royal Suites that each come with private terraces and rooms filled with antique furniture. Each suite has a marble entrance, a full kitchen, a sauna and a separate bathroom for guests. The expensive 2,600 square-foot suites are split into separate spaces for sleeping and entertaining, both of which also have a private office.


10. $15,500 a night – Imperial Suite, Park Hyatt-Vendôme
Paris, France

Situated on the second floor of the Park Hyatt-Vendôme’s Haussmanian building is the hotel’s 750 square-foot Imperial Suite. Thise pricey suite has high ceilings, a dining room, kitchenette and bar. When visitors tire of toiling, they relax with an “In Suite Spa” that comes outfitted with a steam room, Whirlpool and built-in massage table.

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Top 10 Great Disney Songs & Movie Moments

A star was born in the 1930’s when Walt Disney produced his first animated feature. The movie was Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and the music was outstanding. Today, the Disney Corporation has expanded to one of the biggest in the world, but the original music soundtracks are few and far between. The long lived Academy Award category for Best Original Song may even be lost in the near future. Here is a list of some great Disney songs and movie moments.



10. Hercules (1997)

Hercules is the 35th animated feature in the Walt Disney Animated Classics series. The
film is based on the legendary Greek mythology hero Heracles, the son of Zeus, in Greek
mythology. The soundtrack consisted of original music written by composer Alan
Menken and lyricist David Zippel. The title track of the production is Go the Distance,
performed by Roger Bart in the film and by Michael Bolton in the end credits. It was
nominated for both the Academy Award for Best Original Song and the Golden Globe
Award for Best Original Song, but lost to Celine Dion’s My Heart Will Go On.

Go The Distance

I Won't Say (I'm in Love)


9. Dumbo (1941)

Dumbo is the 4th film in the Walt Disney Animated series. It was released
during World War II. The story is based on a child's book of the same
name by Helen Aberson and illustrated by Harold Pearl. At 64 minutes, it
is one of Disney's shortest animated features. The original music soundtrack
is great and extremely unique. Dumbo has an intriguing story of love and
friendship. The most well known tune is Baby Mine performed by Betty
Noyes.

Baby Mine

Pink Elephants on Parade

When I See an Elephant Fly


8. Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971)

Bedknobs and Broomsticks is musical film produced by Disney which
combines live action and animation. It is based on the book The Magic Bed
Knob by Mary Norton. The movie stars Angela Lansbury and David
Tomlinson. The plot revolves around an apprentice witch, three Cockney
war evacuees, and an illusionist conman who travel on a magic bed across
war-torn England and beyond, encountering various inhabitants of London,
football-playing cartoon animals, and Nazi invaders. The soundtrack
includes 12 original songs. The most famous being The Age of Not
Believing, Portobello Road, and Substitutiary Locomotion.

The Beautiful Briny

Substitutiary Locomotion

The Age of Not Believing


7. The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)

The Hunchback of Notre Dame is the 34th film in the Disney Animated series. The plot
centers on the Gypsy dancer, Esmeralda and Claude Frollo, a powerful and ruthless
minister of justice who lusts after her. Quasimodo is Notre Dame's kind-hearted but
deformed bell-ringer, who adores Esmeralda. It is noted as being one of the few Disney
films to feature adult themes and situations. The songs for the film were composed by
Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz. The music in this production is different from
most Disney animated movies. Some of the selections have more of a dark tone, but the
writing and musical composition is unmatched.

Hellfire

God Help The Outcasts

The Bells of Notre Dame


6. The Little Mermaid (1989)

The Little Mermaid is the 28th film in the Disney Animated series. The
story is based on the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale of the same name.
It follows Ariel, a 16 year old mermaid princess who is dissatisfied with life
under the sea and curious about the human world. With her best fish friend
Flounder, Ariel collects human artifacts and goes to the surface of the
ocean to explore. This film marked the start of a series of Disney animated
hits. Alan Menken wrote the Academy Award winning score, and
collaborated with Howard Ashman on the songs. As of February 2007, the
album is certified 6x Platinum.

Part of Your World

Kiss The Girl

Under The Sea


5. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas is a stop motion fantasy film. Walt
Disney Pictures decided to release the film under their Touchstone Pictures banner
because they thought Nightmare would be "too dark and scary for kids.” It tells the
story of Jack Skellington, a being from Halloween Town who opens a portal to
Christmas Town. The soundtrack was composed by Danny Elfman and was nominated
for the 1993 Golden Globe for best original score. This is a film that can be enjoyed by
people of all ages and the musical collection is great. The up pace tempo and lyrical
selection really helps transport this film into something special.

This is Halloween

Jack's Lament

What's This


4. The Jungle Book (1967)

The Jungle Book is the 19th feature in the Disney Animated series. It was inspired by the
stories about the feral child Mowgli from the book of the same name by Rudyard
Kipling. It begins when Mowgli is found in a basket as a baby in the deep jungles of
Madhya Pradesh, India. It was the last movie to be produced by Walt Disney, who died
during its production. Most of the songs featured on the soundtrack were written by
Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman. The score featured 8 original tracks,
including the massively successful The Bare Necessities and I Wanna Be Like You.
This soundtrack is one of the most educational and is great for kids.

The Bare Necessities

I Wanna Be Like You

Trust In Me


3. Aladdin (1992)

Aladdin is the 31st film in the Disney Animated series. The story is based on the Arab
folktale of Aladdin and the magic lamp from One Thousand and One Nights. It was one
of the most critically acclaimed Disney pictures and is noted as being one of the first
animated features to use the voice of a celebrity (Robin Williams as the Genie).
Composer Alan Menken and songwriters Howard Ashman and Tim Rice created the
original soundtrack. The album won the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for
Best Original Score. All of the character actors showcase their voices in the film,
including Williams. The films love ballad A Whole New World has become the most
famous tune.

A Whole New World

Prince Ali

Friend Like Me


2. Beauty and the Beast (1991)

Beauty and the Beast is the 30th film in the Disney Animated series. The movie is based
on the fairy tale La Belle et la Bête by Jeanne-Marie Le Prince de Beaumont. The story
centers around a beautiful young woman named Belle who is kept in a castle by a
horrific beast. The creature is a former prince that must win Belle's love or he will
remain a beast forever. It is the only full-length animated feature film to ever be
nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture. The music for the film was
composed by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, who also worked on The Little
Mermaid. The movie features many wonderful songs including Be our Guest, Gaston,
Belle, and the title track Beauty and the Beast. The album won the Academy Award and
Golden Globe for Best Original Score. Beauty and the Beast was Disney’s first
animated movie to reach $100 million at the domestic box-office (over 400 million
worldwide).

Beauty And The Beast

Be Our Guest

Belle

Gaston


1. The Lion King (1994)

The Lion King is the 32nd film in the Disney Animated series. The story was strongly
influenced by the William Shakespeare play Hamlet. It takes place and follows the life
of a kingdom of animals in Africa. The mix of incredible animation and great music
helped make this film the highest grossing animated feature of all time until the release
of Finding Nemo. The soundtrack contains songs written by Elton John and Tim Rice.
The score was composed by Hans Zimmer. It won every international award and has
managed to sell over 10 million copies in the U.S. It is the biggest selling soundtrack
created for an animated feature. The opening scene of the movie featuring the song
Circle of Life is incredible. The album spawned many hits including the love ballad Can
You Feel The Love Tonight and the fun loving Hakuna Matata.

Circle of Life

Can You Feel The Love Tonight

Hakuna Matata

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9 Most Extreme Bodybuilders of the World

Here are pictures and information on extreme bodybuilders, namely Gregg Valentino, Markus Rühl, Ronnie Coleman, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, Johnnie O. Jackson and other. These guys have pushes their bodies to extraordinary limits!



Gregg Valentino: World's Biggest Biceps

Gregg Valentino is one of the most controversial yet popular bodybuilding icons. He started bodybuilding at the age of 13. After over 23 years of training naturally Gregg decided to experiment with steroids. During this time his arms grew from an impressive 100% natural 21" to an in-human 28". So how much can Greg bicep curl? A whopping 300 pounds!



Markus Rühl: some of the biggest shoulders in history

Well known for his freakish size, german Markus Rühl is a former IFBB professional bodybuilder. He possesses some of the biggest shoulders in bodybuilding history, and is one of the strongest bodybuilders alive along with Johnnie O. Jackson and Ronnie Coleman.



Ronnie Coleman: eight straight wins as Mr. Olympia

Born May 13, 1964 in Bastrop, Louisiana, Coleman is a retired American professional bodybuilder who shares the record of eight straight wins as Mr. Olympia. He also holds the record for most wins as an IFBB professional with 26 wins. Coleman graduated Cum Laude from Grambling State University with a degree in accounting.



Arnold Schwarzenegger: youngest Mr. Universe at age 20, then won Mr. Olympia seven times

Before becoming a famous actor and a controversial politician, Schwarzenegger was considered to be one of the greatest and most influential names in the field of body building to this day. Schwarzenegger began weight-training at 15 and became the youngest Mr. Universe at age 20 and going on to win Mr. Olympia a total of seven times. Schwarzenegger has remained a prominent face in the bodybuilding sport long after his retirement, and has written several books and numerous articles on the sport.



Lou Ferrigno: the Incredible Hulk

Known for being long time bodybuilding rival of Arnold Schwarzenegger and the original Hulk on the TV show, Lou Ferrigno was also a deputy sheriff. After graduating from Brooklyn Technical High School in 1969, Ferrigno won his first major titles, IFBB Mr. America and Mr. Universe, four years later. In 1974, he came in second on his first attempt at the Mr. Olympia competition. He then came third the following year, and his attempt to beat Arnold Schwarzenegger was the subject of the 1975 documentary Pumping Iron. Following this, Ferrigno left the competition circuit for many years, and went for his acting career.



Johnnie O. Jackson: notable powerlifter

As you can see, Johnnie O. Jackson may not be the biggest bodybuilder around, but the thickness and density of his muscles are mind blowing. They pop out and he isn't even flexing them. Just sitting relaxed. He won the 2006 Montreal Pro, 2001 NPC USA Championships, among others.



Stan Efferding: World's Strongest Pro Bodybuilder


They claimed, cajoled and stomped claiming to be the strongest of them all, but only one could or should prevail.

Well, Stan Efferding prevailed to prove – rather to show he is the strongest bodybuilder in the world.



74-year-old Bodybuilding Champion

A 74-year-old Japanese bodybuilder Tsutomu Tosaka won the champion title during “21st Japan Masters Bodybuilding Championship 2009” under the over-seventies category.
His waist is smaller than mine…he has 6 packs but my 6 packs have been combined into one big pack, that’s the highest level for a bodybuilder.


Strong Muscular Women

You like to see women in sexy bikinis? Here is another set of photos of women in sexy bikinis; they don't have a svelte figure like what you normally see, but just strong muscular body.


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World's Fastest Cars - Top 10 List 2009-2010

While most of us can only dream of owning the fastest car in the world, some will do whatever it takes to possess such speed and power.So, how fast are the fastest cars in the world? Here is the 10 fastest cars available on the market measures by top speed.










1. SSC Ultimate Aero

257 mph, 0-60 in 2.7 secs. Twin-Turbo V8 Engine with 1183 hp, base price is $654,400. Tested in March 2007 by Guinness world records, The SSC Ultimate Aero takes the lead as the fastest car in the world beating Bugatti Veyron.


2. Bugatti Veyron

253 mph, 0-60 in 2.5 secs. Aluminum, Narrow Angle W16 Engine with 1001 hp, base price is $1,700,000. With the highest price tag, no wonder this is rank #2.


3. Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo

248 mph, 0-60 in 3.2 secs. Twin Turbo All Aluminum V8 Engine with 750 hp, base price is $555,000. Smooth and bad-ass, will make you want to show it off non-stop.


4. Koenigsegg CCX

245 mph, 0-60 in 3.2 secs. 90 Degree V8 Engine 806 hp, base price is $545,568. Made in Sweden, it is aiming hard to be the fastest car in the world, but it has a long way to go to surpass the Bugatti and the Ultimate Aero.


5. McLaren F1

240 mph, 0-60 in 3.2 secs. BMW S70/2 60 Degree V12 Engine with 627 hp, base price is $970,000. Check out the doors, they looks like bat wings, maybe Batman need to order one and paints it black


6. Ferrari Enzo

217 mph, 0-60 in 3.4 secs. F140 Aluminum V12 Engine with 660 hp, base price is $670,000. Only 399 ever produced, the price goes up every time someone crashes.


7. Jaguar XJ220

217 mph, 0-60 in 3.8 secs. Twin Turbo V6 Engine with 542 hp, base price was $650,000. Made in 1992, this car still got what it takes to make the list.


8. Pagani Zonda F

215 mph, 0-60 in 3.5 secs. Mercedes Benz M180 V12 Engine with 650 hp, base price is $667,321. With a V12 motor, this baby can do much better.


9. Lamborghini Murcielago LP640

211 mph, 0-60 in 3.3 secs. V12 Engine with 640 hp, base price is $430,000. Nice piece of art, the design is very round and smooth.


10. Porsche Carrera GT

205 mph, 0-60 in 3.9 secs. Aluminum, 68 Degree, Water Cooled V10 Engine with 612 hp, base price is $440,000. The most powerful and most expensive Porsche nearly made the list as #10.

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