Concept 3.8 SL

This odd-looking stretch limousine is a Concept 3.8 SL, which was built by Concept Coach Builders, Ltd., located at 252 East Menomonee Street in the Historic Third Ward in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The company was founded by Scott Sampson and closed in 1996, and the building was demolished in 2013 to build student apartments for the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. This car is based on a 1987-1989 Buick LeSabre T-Type, though Concept Coach Builders also made similar cars based on the Oldsmobile Delta 88. The car was extended 45-1/4 inches, with the original 53-inch coupe doors used as the back doors. The rear compartment seated six and had 30 inches of legroom. Standard features included heavy-duty suspension and rear air leveling, heavy-duty heat and air conditioning, a 4-speaker AM/FM/Cassette Sony sound system, gooseneck directional reading lights, an electric privacy division window, velour seating, and under-seat briefcase storage. Available options included a modular bar, VCR, multi-line cellular telephone, fax machine, and stock exchange hookup. Concept Coach Builders also offered the 3.8 SLD with an extending rear seat for the mobility impaired. I spotted this example on Oregon State Highway 34 just west of Lebanon, Oregon, on February 1, 2007.

2007 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S

The 911 Carrera is Porsche's flagship sports car, and is available in various versions. The 911 Carrera is powered by a base 3.6-liter engine or a 3.8-liter engine in the 911 Carrera S, and is available with all-wheel drive in the 911 Carrera 4 and 4S. This 911 Carrera 4S was displayed at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

2007 BMW M5

The M5 is a high-performance version of the 5-series, and was BMW's fastest and most powerful offering in 2007. Powered by a 500-horsepower 5.0-liter dual-overhead-cam 40-valve V10 engine with a 7-speed sequential manual gearbox, the M5 can accelerate from 0 to 60 in 4.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 155 miles per hour. This example was displayed at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

2008 Audi R8

The Audi R8 is a mid-engined sports car that was introduced in Europe in 2007. It would come to the United States in 2008.

It was based on the Lamborghini Gallardo and is powered by a 420-horsepower 4.2-liter dual-overhead-cam V8 engine with a six-speed transmission that can accelerate it from 0 to 60 miles per hour in about 4.5 seconds and reach a top speed of nearly 190 miles per hour.

It was priced at over $100,000. This example was displayed at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

Another Audi R8 was displayed at the 2008 Portland International Auto Show.

2008 Audi TT Roadster

Audi introduced an all-new second-generation TT coupe in 2007. The TT Roadster followed as a 2008 model. It is available with either a 200-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter double-overhead-cam four-cylinder engine or a 250-horsepower 3.2-liter double-overhead-cam V6 engine. Both engines come with six-speed transmissions. This example was displayed at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

The Audi TT Roadster returned to be displayed at the 2008 Portland International Auto Show.

2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS550

The CLS550 is considered by Mercedes-Benz to be a "four-door coupe" and with its sleek, sweeping roofline, its styling reflects that. It is powered by a 382-horsepower V8 engine, but is also available with a V6 engine or as a more powerful AMG model. This example was displayed at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

2007 Mercedes-Benz R320 CDI

The Mercedes-Benz R-Class crossover wagon was introduced in 2006. In 2007, Mercedes-Benz introduced the R320 CDI, a version powered by a 215-horsepower turbocharged V6 diesel engine that delivers up to 24 miles per gallon. It also features a 7-speed automatic transmission and 4MATIC™ four-wheel drive. This example was displayed at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

Mitsubishi Eclipse Ralliart Concept

This is the Mitsubishi Eclipse Ralliart concept car. It originated in 2005 and was built by the Aria Group for Ralliart, Mitsubishi's motorsports arm. It is a highly-modified version of the 2006 Eclipse coupe, with a 400-horsepower EVO turbocharged 4G63 inline 4-cylinder engine and EVO all-wheel drive system installed by MillenWorks. It was displayed at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

2007 Mazda RX-8

 

This example of Mazda's rotary-engine-powered RX-8 has been customized with many accessories from Mazda's Mazdaspeed racing and tuning branch, including the front bumper and the front strut tower bar.

The RX-8 is powered from the factory with a 1.3-liter RENESIS 2-rotor Wankel rotary engine that produces 232 horsepower with a 6-speed manual transmission or 212-horsepower with a six-speed automatic transmission. This example was displayed at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata

The third generation of the Mazda MX-5 Miata roadster was introduced for 2006, powered by a 2.0-liter 16-valve dual-overhead-cam 4-cylinder engine. At mid-year, a new retractable hardtop version became available for the first time. The two-piece polycarbonate power retractable hardtop took 12 seconds to raise or lower. This example was displayed at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

2007 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP

Dating back to 2005, the 303-horsepower 5.3-liter LS4 V8-powered Grand Prix GXP was Pontiac's flagship sedan, featuring Active Fuel Management, a 4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with overdrive and TAPshift including paddle-style driver shift controls on the steering wheel, intermediate gear hold, downshift protection and second-gear start. Additional standard features for the GXP included StabiliTrak Sport electronic stability control system with performance tuning, 18-inch forged polished-aluminum wheels dual chrome exhaust tips, dual-zone automatic air conditioning, and heated front seats. This example was displayed at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

2007 Pontiac G6 Convertible

The Pontiac G6 was introduced in 2005 as a replacement for the Grand Am. It was available as a sedan, coupe and a convertible with a power-folding retractable hardtop. The convertible is powered by either a 217-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine or a 227-horsepower 3.9-liter V6 engine, with a 4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with overdrive and manual shift mode, and featured standard 18-inch painted-aluminum flangeless wheels and an AM/FM stereo with an in-dash 6-disc CD changer, Radio Data System, TheftLock, graphic equalizer, and Driver Information Center. This example was displayed at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP

Pontiac's Solstice roadster was introduced in 2006 with a 177-horsepower 2.4-liter aluminum 4-cylinder engine. In 2007, Pontiac added the Solstice GXP, with a 260-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter Ecotec double-overhead-cam 4-cylinder engine with variable valve timing and a five-speed transmission that will accelerate it from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 5.4 seconds. This example was displayed at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder

 

The Mitsubishi Eclipse hardtop was all-new in 2006, but the new convertible version, the Eclipse Spyder, wasn't released until 2007. It was available as either a 162-horsepower 2.4-liter 4-cylinder Eclipse GS Sport Spyder or as a 260-horsepower 3.8-liter V6 Eclipse GT Spyder.

This example was displayed at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

2007 Saturn Sky Red Line

All-new for 2007 was Saturn's first-ever convertible, the Sky roadster. It is based on the same platform as the Pontiac Solstice, which was introduced in 2006.

This example is a Red Line model, powered by a 260-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with variable valve timing and a five-speed transmission that will accelerate it from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 5.5 seconds.

It was displayed at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

2007 Dodge Charger SRT8

Introduced in 2006, The Dodge Charger SRT8, equipped with the 425-horsepower 6.1-liter Hemi V8 engine, is Chrysler's most powerful regular production car, and can accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 4.8 seconds.

This example was displayed at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

2007 Dodge Nitro

The new V6-powered Dodge Nitro SUV was introduced as a 2007 model. As a compact SUV, it filled a gap in Chrysler's line that has previously only been filled by Jeeps. It is available in either rear-wheel drive or with part-time all-wheel drive. This example was displayed at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

2008 Dodge Avenger

The all-new Dodge Avenger premiered as a 2008 model to replace the Dodge Stratus. It was available with various powertrain options, including four-cylinder and V6 engines, four-speed and six-speed automatic transmissions, and front or all-wheel drive. This example was displayed at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

2007 Jeep Patriot

The Jeep Patriot was new for 2007. It featured styling that resembles the classic Jeep Cherokee, but the Patriot is actually a smaller compact SUV. It is powered by a 172-horsepower 2.4-liter dual-overhead-cam 4-cylinder engine with a continuously variable transmission. The base Patriot is front-wheel drive, but the model could be equipped with four-wheel drive and other options to meet Jeep's "trail-rated" qualifications. This example was displayed at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

2007 Jeep Commander

The Jeep Commander was introduced for the 2006 model year. The Commander was Jeep's largest model and featured three rows of seating, though it was only 2 inches longer than the Grand Cherokee, and it was available with three engines, the largest of which was a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 engine. This example was displayed at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

Beginning in 2004, Jeep stretched the classic Wrangler into a long-wheelbase version called the Wrangler Unlimited. For 2007, the Wrangler was all-new, and the Wrangler Unlimited became a 4-door version of the classic Jeep. Both the 2-door and 4-door Wranglers had very little in common with the previous generation. Even the classic American Motors inline six-cylinder engine had been replaced with a Chrysler V6. And even though the doors were still removable, power windows and locks were available for the first time. This example was displayed at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

Jeep Hurricane Concept

The Jeep Hurricane concept is powered by TWO 5.7-liter Hemi V8 engines, producing 335 horsepower each! That's 670 horsepower total! The Hurricane is a four-wheel drive Jeep with 20 inches of suspension travel that can go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in under five seconds.

In addition, the Hurricane features four-wheel steering, allowing it to turn around within its own length, and a one-piece carbon fiber body/chassis with aluminum accessories.

It was displayed at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

Chrysler Imperial Concept

The Chrysler Imperial concept debuted in 2006 and hinted at Chrysler's possible future return to large luxury cars using a proud name that hasn't been used since 1993.

Naturally, it is a rear-wheel drive sedan powered by a Hemi V8 engine.

The concept's styling recalls Imperials of the 1960s along with the then-current Chrysler 300C.

It was displayed at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.