Two new tidbits have been released from BMW recently--a coupe version of the latest 3 Series and the first turbocharged BMW being launched in 20 years--both in the same package. The 2007 BMW 335i coupe uses a turbocharged, 3.0 liter, inline six-cylinder mated to a six-speed gearbox to get from 0 to 60 mph in 5.3 seconds. Not bad, considering the 300hp/300 lb.ft powerplant gets 3571 lbs up to speed in refined German fashion. A lowered roofline, sport-tuned suspension, and carefully configured turbo ensure this latest 3 Series release is no slouch when it comes to peak performance. Check out the rest of the photographs below and get all the details over at Autoweek.

With the oil industry in extreme turmoil and the seemingly never ending price hikes at the gas pump, everyone is thinking about cheaper ways to transport themselves. One company, Tesla, displayed an electric powered sports car based on the Lotus Elise. Early stats indicated a 0-60 time of 4.0seconds and a usable driving range of 250miles before needing a recharge. I don't know about you, but the range of the Tesla is equal to my Jeep Liberty (in the city). Recently Tesla signed an agreement with Lotus to produce the Tesla Roadster out of the Hethel factory in the United Kingdom. Sales are projected to start early next summer here in the U.S. and carry an entry fee between 85,000 and 120,000 dollars.

Maybe you are in the market for an Aston Martin Vantage? Or maybe it's a Bentley GT that strikes at your heart's desires? Whatever the reasons are, the segment for ultra luxury coupes is really booming these days. Even Maserati thinks there is enough demand in the segment to introduce a coupe version of its Quattroporte. Details are still only speculative at this point since the official release is scheduled for the Geneva motor show in 2007. However, here is a cleverly disguised prototype of the upcoming coupe version.

Next month, at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in Monterey, California, Pininfarina will take the wrapping off of its second custom Ferrari, the P4/5. The Ferrari P4/5 is based on the Enzo supercar and will eventually find its home in the garage of U.S. collector and former movie director James Glickenhaus. The concept itself was designed, engineered and built entirely by Pininfarina and the vehicle will reportedly compete in a new Prototype class at the annual concours. "The entire vehicle expresses elegance and fluidity with the clear-cut, uncluttered lines that are typical of Pininfarina's style," said Ken Okuyama, director of Pininfarina styling. Check out the last two shots of the P4/5, below.

Jaguar has done it again, except this time the Americans can't own one. The Jaguar XJR Portfolio was recently revealed in London. Sporting elegant design cues from both the concept Eight show car and the Super V8 Portfolio. The Portfolio is set apart from other XJs by its looks and gets a good deal of power also. The Portfolio uses the supercharged 4.2 liter engine that produces 400bhp. The transmission is a ZF 6 speed auto, resulting in a 0-60 run of 5 seconds flat for a mere 62,040 Euros. Now for the bad news: only 100 of these beautiful cars will be built, and there are only going to be for sale in the United Kingdom. For more information you can visit the Jaguar website directly.

The product revival happening at Lotus is nothing short of spectacular. Recent new releases and introductions have all lead to a rebirth of the sports car company. The Lotus motto ‘performance through lightweight' certainly shows through in cars like the Exige S and the forthcoming Esprit. Now what is the best way to put a crown on all of your achievements? Why not build a track car? Well that is the plan for the circuit race car you see here. As equipped, the circuit racer will get the 1.8L supercharged and inter-cooled engine, aluminum frame and composite body panels. All told, the vehicle weighs in at less than 1200 pounds. The base engine (non-supercharged 190bhp) should provide a 0-60MPH sprint in less than 4 seconds. Expect these cars available from you local Lotus dealer in 2007, starting around 43K dollars.

Brabus, as well-known German automobile tuner, has dubbed its latest monster the "Rocket". Aptly named, the car is based off the Mercedes CLS and has some significant statistics to back up the nomenclature. It recently recorded a 225.18 mph top speed on a test track in Nardo, Italy, screaming its way into the record books as the world's fastest street-legal sedan.