As a car enthusiast, I have many cars that I wish existed, but sadly, will probably never be put into production. Why? Only because they're unrealistic, expensive, and probably won't make much sense to produce. But, they still would be pretty awesome, and I still wish a manufacturer would take the initiative to make them. Until then, I can only hope for that, so here are five of my favorites:
1. Fiat 500 Abarth R
I am sure most of you have heard of the Subaru WRX STi, and most you have also heard of the Fiat 500 Abarth. Sure, the Esseesse exists as the go-faster variant of the Abarth, but it would be even better if there was a 500 that had the 305-horsepower turbo I-4 as the STi, and it would sell for about $35,000. Would it be ridiculous? Yes, of course it would. But wouldn't it be so fun?
2. BMW M7
The only reason I wish this car exists is not because I particularly like the 7-Series, it's just that it would make sense for BMW to make a rival for the Jaguar XJR, the Mercedes-Benz S63/S65 AMG, and the Audi S8. It would either have a more powerful version of the M5's 4.4 liter V8, or a more powerful version of the 6.0 liter V12 in the 760Li. Prices would start at about $175,000, not including options such as carbon-ceramic brakes or an upgraded rear seat, which would add a fixed center console, complete with airline-style picnic trays and a mini-fridge.
3. Mercedes-Benz G550/G63 AMG Coupe/Cabriolet
If you didn't know already, Mercedes-Benz used to offer the G-Class in two-door variants, including a soft-top convertible. If only they would resurrect that body style for the current G-Class....
4. Mazda MX-5 Miata Racing Edition
The Mazda Miata is considered to be one of the best roadsters in the world, and is an extremely fun car to drive. My only problem with it is that it is slightly underpowered, so I just wish there was a more track-focused version with around 300 horsepower, and maybe carbon-ceramic brakes.
5. Bentley Mulsanne Limousine by Mulliner
A couple of years ago, Bentley Mulliner took the Arnage RL and stretched it about a foot. They also added a champagne fridge, reclining seats, a cigar humidor, a partition, and a flat-screen TV. I think that this "Mulliner Limousine" treatment applied to the Mulsanne would create a great rival for cars such as the Mercedes-Benz S600 Pullman.
These two go-anywhere SUVs have been enemies since they were released around 1970, and both have quite a lot of heritage. The 4th generation Range Rover, new for 2014, has been the benchmark luxury SUV, with only the best of rivals. And the G-Class, created by Mercedes-Benz for the German military, but now it is a Beverly Hills mom car. But which uber-SUV is better?
2. Mercedes-Benz G550
The G-Class has remained one of the best off-roaders in the world ever since 1970, and is used worldwide by a very impressive collection of armies, such as Germany, Greece, Norway, Austria, Canada, and Bulgaria. It used to be a very simple truck, with no fancy off-road settings and a basic interior, but over the past 10 years, it has really changed. Now, it has a twin-turbo 5.5 liter V8 that produces 382 hp and 391 lb-feet of torque. 0-60 takes a somewhat disappointing 5.9 seconds, which is below my expectations. The interior is very upscale, with diamond-quilted Designo leather and almost every creature comfort you could expect from a $114,000 Mercedes.
1. Land Rover Range Rover
The new Range Rover has take the world by storm, ever since the new generation was released in September 2013, and for good reasons. First of all, it has a supercharged 5.0 liter V8 that produces 510 hp and 461 pound-feet of torque. Those numbers, as well as the car's 800-lb diet, help the car do 0-60 mph in an incredible 4.7 seconds. The interior, in my opinion, is one of the best designs in the world. I just love the rectangular "Range Rover" plaque on the steering wheel and the interface with almost no buttons. My uncle just got the new Range Rover Sport, and I would take this over a Porsche Cayenne or a Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
