2007 Goodwood Festival of Speed: The Supercars

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UPDATE: Added shots of new Nissan GT-R that made a few passes this weekend

The Goodwood Festival of Speed has given us a great chance to see some supercars and exotics that haven’t been very plentiful in the States. Several soon-to-be-released models or Euro-only offerings were in the supercar paddock, and most would later be seen making the run up the hill. Even the rain didn’t seem to discourage them. A veritable who’s who of the mega-exotics has made the run up the hill so far — Caparo, Bugatti Veyron, Aston DBS, Lotus 2-Eleven, GB Roadster, SLR roadster, the one-off Ferrari 612 P4/5 (above), the Giugiaro Mustang, Audi R8, Lambo Superleggera, Roush 600 RE, Maserati Gran Turismo, Invicta S1, Marcos, Morgan, a Ferrari 599 and the 612 Police car, the Tesla Roadster, a Mosler, and many more. Around the grounds you can find additional cars that are on display only, like a couple of Zondas, a Koenigsegg, a Carrera GT, an F40, the Peugeot 908 RC concept, a Diablo GT, the SLK 63 AMG Black Series, an Alfa 8C, KTM’s X-Bow, and others. Supercars are just about everywhere you go here at Goodwood. Click through for tons of high-res photos of some of them on display or in action.

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Chevrolet Cobalt

$2,000 off on remaining 08 and 09 models

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Pricing:
MSRP: $14,990 – $23,525
Invoice: $14,540 – $22,466
Fuel Economy: 37 mpg Hwy, 25 mpg City

Chevrolet

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The Chevrolet Cobalt is available in four trims: Base, LS, LT and SS Turbocharged.

The Base, LS and LT trims come standard with a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine mated to either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission. The SS Turbocharged comes with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission. The LS trim comes standard with: 15-inch steel wheels, air conditioning, front airbags with side curtain airbags, front bucket seats with a fold down rear seat, and a satellite radio; the Base trim shares all the same standard equipment as the LS except for the lack of air conditioning, making it the value leader in the Cobalt line-up.

Ford Focus

$2,500 cash back

2010 Ford Focus Pricing:
MSRP: $15,995 – $18,485
Invoice: $15,071 – $17,177
Fuel Economy: 35 mpg Hwy, 24 mpg City

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Small, economical, and fun, the Ford Focus is a smart choice for those looking for a compact car.

Available as a coupe or sedan the Focus includes only minor changes for 2010. The engine is a 140-hp 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder available with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. The interior features an available SYNC system that allows the driver to synchronize mobile electronic devices such as mp3 players and cell phones. Four airbags are standard, and rear seats include headrests. Ford offers two series on the coupe, the SE and SES; and four on the sedan, the S, SE, sporty SES, and luxury SEL. New for 2010, Ford’s MyKey, Message Center, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, remote keyless entry and power door locks are standard on all series.

Pontiac G5

$3,500 cash back

2009 Pontiac G5 Pricing:
MSRP: $16,980 – $20,280
Invoice: $16,216 – $19,367
Fuel Economy: 37 mpg Hwy, 25 mpg City

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The G5 is a front-wheel drive, five-passenger, two-door coupe that is available in a Base and sporty GT trim.

The G5 comes with a 150-hp 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine mated to either a five-speed manual or an optional four-speed automatic transmission. The Base trim’s standard equipment includes: a rear spoiler, 15-inch steel wheels, air conditioning, satellite radio, Onstar, power mirrors, windows and door locks with remote keyless entry. The GT trim adds: a sport-tuned suspension, electronic traction and stability control, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, 17-inch forged alloy wheels, Pioneer speakers, cruise control and Bluetooth.

Hyundai Tiburon

$3,000 cash back on available ’08 models

2008 Hyundai Tiburon Pricing:
MSRP: $17,270 – $22,770
Invoice: $16,571 – $21,313
Fuel Economy: 28 mpg Hwy, 20 mpg City

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The Tiburon is an affordable sports car that provides modest engine power and a satisfying exhaust note.

The Tiburon is available in four trims: the GS, GT, GT Limited, and SE. The base GS model has a 138 hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a five-speed manual or optional four-speed automatic transmission. A 172 hp 2.7-liter V6 engine powers the other models, with the GT models carrying a five-speed manual or available four-speed automatic transmission, and the SE models carrying a six-speed manual transmission. Safety features such as side-impact airbags and four-wheel antilock brakes come standard.

Pontiac G6

$4,000 cash back

2009 Pontiac G6 Pricing:
MSRP: $19,275 – $32,300
Invoice: $18,890 – $30,524
Fuel Economy: 30 mpg Hwy, 22 mpg City

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With your choice between 3 body styles, 4 engines and 2 transmissions, the G6 offers something for everyone. Interior features such as standard air-conditioning, theft-deterrent audio system with speed compensated volume, and chrome accents further enhance this cars appeal. With 4-wheel ABS and all-speed traction control, these vehicles are well equipped to prevent an accident. Should an accident occur, all models feature front, driver and passenger airbag system that enhances occupant safety. The sedan and coupe feature additional seat-mounted side-impact and overhead curtain airbags.

Toyota Camry Solara

$1,500 cash back

2008 Toyota Camry Solara Pricing:
MSRP: $20,180 – $30,710
Invoice: $18,362 – $27,946
Fuel Economy: 31 mpg Hwy, 21 mpg City

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The Toyota Camry Solara coupe features the practicality of a truly useful rear seat and adds style to your life.

Available as a front-wheel drive coupe or convertible the Camry Solara comes in three trims: SE, Sport, and SLE. The coupe seats five passengers and the convertible seats four. Coupes come with either a 155 hp 2.4-liter four-cylinder or a 210 hp 3.3-liter V-6. Convertibles come only with the V-6. The four-cylinder engine can be equipped with either a five-speed automatic or manual transmission while the V-6 is only available with a five-speed automatic. ABS brakes, driver and front-passenger airbags and front seat-mounted side-impact airbags are standard. The coupe also includes standard side curtain airbags. Stability control and traction control are optional.

Ford Mustang

$4,000 cash back on ’09 V-6 model

2009 Ford Mustang Pricing:
MSRP: $20,430 – $33,985
Invoice: $18,877 – $31,077
Fuel Economy: 26 mpg Hwy, 17 mpg City

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The Mustang remains one of the most widely recognized, respected, and desired nameplates in the automobile business. It may be retro inspired, but the Mustang is a thoroughly modern car. Redesigned from a clean sheet of paper for 2005, today’s Mustang is faster and more agile than ever. It delivers the bold styling, rear-drive performance and affordability that have been Mustang hallmarks for decades.

The Mustang comes in two body styles: coupe and convertible. Each is available with a V6 or a V8. A five-speed manual transmission is standard; a five-speed automatic optional. With your choice between 2 body-styles, 4 trims, 2 engines, 2 transmissions and an array of available packages and optional features, the Mustang has something for everyone.

Nissan Altima

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2009 Nissan Altima Pricing:
MSRP: $19,900 – $29,380
Invoice: $19,078 – $27,221
Fuel Economy: 31 mpg Hwy, 23 mpg City

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The front-wheel drive, five-passenger Nissan Altima combines performance and an attractive exterior as either a two-door coupe or a four-door sedan.

The Nissan Altima is powered by either a 175-hp 2.5-liter V6 or a 270-hp 3.5-liter V6 and the transmission choices include a six-speed manual or continuously variable transmission (CVT). The trims on the Altima include: the 2.5 Base (on the sedan only), the 2.5 S, the 3.5 SE and the 3.5 SL (on the sedan only). Safety features include: four-wheel disc brakes, anti-lock brakes on all trims except for the Sedan 2.5 Base, six airbags, front seat-belt pre-tensioners and a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). The coupe’s roofline is 2.6 inches lower than the sedan’s and flows back into a long and nicely sculpted tail section that narrows between wide shoulders above prominent wheel arches. The suspension is tuned to provide the driver with a more nimble feel and heightened responsiveness.

Pontiac Solstice

$2,500 cash back

2009 Pontiac Solstice Pricing:
MSRP: $26,225
Invoice: $25,045
Fuel Economy: 25 mpg Hwy, 19 mpg City

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The Solstice combines power, a host of amenities and a stylish appearance for an affordable price.

The Solstice comes in two trims: the Base and the GXP. The Base is powered by a 173-hp 2.4 liter four-cylinder engine and the GXP has a 260-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. Both engines are mated to a five-speed manual or an optional five-speed automatic transmission. The Base comes equipped with: electronic traction and stability control, a limited slip rear differential, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, 18-inch alloy wheels and satellite radio. The GXP adds: dual-exhaust tips, sport-tuned suspension, a leather shift knob and steering wheel and carpeted floor mats.

Mazda RX-8

$2,500 cash back

2009 Mazda RX-8 Pricing:
MSRP: $26,435 – $31,930
Invoice: $24,470 – $29,538
Fuel Economy: 22 mpg Hwy, 16 mpg City

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The aggressively styled RX-8 is a true four-seat sports car thanks to its near-perfect 50-50 weight distribution, and light weight, high-revving rotary engine.

The RX-8 is available in four trims, Sport, Touring, Grand Touring and the R3. A 232 horsepower rotary engine is mated to a six-speed manual transmission, while six-speed automatic equipped cars get 212 horsepower. The six-speed automatic comes with steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters for sequential sport shifting. It seats four adults very comfortable and has two small rear opening “Freestyle” doors making entering and exiting the rear seats much easier than a typical two-door sports car. Standard safety features include front and side-impact airbags for the front occupants, curtain airbags front and rear, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, stability control with traction control and tire pressure monitoring.