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Many associate the DeLorean from the movie "Back to the Future" as their first exotic car crush. Still a popular exotic auto model, it is joined by the likes of the Caparo I1, the Bugatti Veyron and the Ariel Atom.

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How the KTM X-Bow Works

Sport bike manufacturer KTM is well known for its racing bikes. But now, the Austrian company has produced its first car: the KTM X-Bow. Is this street-legal go-kart worthy of its nearly six-figure price tag?

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Car Smarts: Exotic Cars
Exotic cars inspire a legion of car enthusiasts to empty their wallets for a taste of life in the fast lane. Will you be at the front of the pack after racing through the exotic car quiz? See more »
Car Smarts: The Bugatti Veyron
The Bugatti quiz will test your knowledge of the Bugatti Veyron and how it works. What do you know about this amazing vehicle? Take the Bugatti Quiz and find out (and learn some cool facts along the way!). See more »
How long does it take to build a Ferrari?
There's no doubt that Ferrari has cultivated a reputation of race-bred engineering combined with old-school dedication to craftsmanship. But how long does the build process take from beginning to end? See more »
How much does it cost to lease a Lamborghini?
Developed in response to customer request, Lamborghini has partnered with a company that specializes in leasing exclusive, luxury and exotic cars. So how much does it cost to live the dream? See more »
How the Ariel Atom Works
In chemistry, the atom is the most fundamental building block of matter. Now the automotive world has its atom -- a car so pure and simple that some people are calling it minimalist art. Learn how the Atom works and why car enthusiasts are chomping at the bit to have one in their garage. See more »
How the Audi R8 Works
The Audi R8 straddles the line between high-priced supercar and luxurious daily driver. Essentially, you're getting Lamborghini-like performance at Porsche 911 Turbo prices. See more »
How the Bugatti Veyron Works
Welcome to the height of high performance: The Bugatti Veyron's 16-cylinder monster engine produces 1,001 horsepower for a top speed of more than 250 mph. And it's a passenger car. See more »
How the Caparo T1 Works
The Caparo T1 is a street-legal F1 race car with a higher horsepower-to-weight ratio than any other previous model. How does the Caparo T1 travel so fast, and why is this race car street legal? See more »
How the KTM X-Bow Works
Sport bike manufacturer KTM is well known for its racing bikes. But now, the Austrian company has produced its first car: the KTM X-Bow. Is this street-legal go-kart worthy of its nearly six-figure price tag? See more »
How the New Knight Rider Car Works
The star of the '80s TV show "Knight Rider" wasn't really David Hasselhoff: It was his car, K.I.T.T. There's a new K.I.T.T. in town -- this one comes with lasers. See more »