For immediate release:
October 8, 2007

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Seven eye-opening exotics set to dazzle

The automobile world's biggest names will park some of their shining stars at this year's Seattle International Auto Show, presented by State Farm. Here's a peek at a few of these world-class delights sure to capture the imagination of consumers and car lovers alike

Aston Martin V8 Vantage
The most affordable of all Aston Martins offers electrifying performance and outstanding agility.

Dodge Viper
Kick-in-the-pants power (as in 600 hp), benchmark braking and world-class ride means the SRT10 may, in fact, have set a new benchmark for the ultimate American sports car.

Ferrari 599 GTB
The most high performance 12-cylinder berlinetta ever produced by Ferrari boasts the most innovative and technologically advanced features in a Ferrari mid-front engined two-seater.

Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera
Breathtaking carbon-fiber creation surges 0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds and tops out at 196 mph.

Lotus Exige S
A new Roots-type Supercharger gives this already fast and agile machine a 16% increase in power and a 19% increase in torque, all the while delivering impressive 23 city/29 hwy mileage.

Maserati GranTurismo
Muscular and sporty, it offers an everyday alternative for high-performance around town.

Spyker C8 Laviolette
European hand-built $241,000 screamer is "first-in-the-U.S." identical twin to the car Sharon Stone drove in "Basic Instinct 2."

The Seattle International Auto Show, presented by State Farm, and also sponsored by AutoTrader.com, Chevron Lubricants and Associated Petroleum Products runs Oct. 31-Nov. 4, at Qwest Field Event Center. The show will feature hundreds of all-new 2008 model year cars, trucks, crossovers, alternative-fuel, minivans, sport utilities and 4WD vehicles from every major automaker. The event will also present one-of-a-kind concepts and extremely rare exotics and classics. Hours are Wednesday, 12 Noon - 6 p.m.; Thursday - Friday, 12 Noon – 10 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Adult admission is $11. Kids 12 and under are free. Convenient covered parking is available in the exhibition center's parking garage, Safeco Field, Union Station and nearby facilities. Tickets can be purchased online at www.seattleautoshow.com. More info: 206-542-3551.