First Look – Maserati Granturismo MC GT4 Race Car

Maserati celebrated the release of their all new GT4 race car, the Granturismo MC, by ripping around the Paul Ricard circuit in France.

*NOTE: We apologize for the poor sound. This footage, and its accompanying low quality sound, is direct from the manufacturer.

First Look – Opel OPC Sedan

With a 2.8 liter turbocharged V6 producing 325 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, Opel’s OPC sedan promises to be quite the hot rod.

*NOTE: We apologize for the poor sound. This footage, and its accompanying low quality sound, is direct from the manufacturer.

Demo: Stunning data visualization in the AlloSphere

http://www.ted.com JoAnn Kuchera-Morin demos the AlloSphere, an entirely new way to see and interpret scientific data, in full color and surround sound inside a massive metal sphere. Dive into the brain, feel electron spin, hear the music of the elements …

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Ultimate Play Date – Testing Five Exotic Supercars

We toss five awesome toys around on our asphalt playground, then pick our favorites.

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Supercar Shootout! – Epic 5-Car Drag Race

We line up five of the world’s hottest new exotic cars for a once-in-a-lifetime drag race.

Shot By: Mike Suggett, Jim Gleason, Terren Lin

Edited By: Mike Suggett

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