:roll: Oh, Yes! David Brown 9!

urm... no

Audi RS6 Avant Plus & Audi S4 Avant gets my top votes. Bahaus design theme + functionality = understated beauty.

+ Maserati GranSport
+ Koenigsegg CC8S/CCR
+ Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0/GT/GTR
+ Ferrari 550/575M
+ Aston DB7 GT
+ TVR T350C/T350T
+ Italdesign Brera
+ Italdesign W12 Nardo
+ Bentley Arnage T
+ VW Golf R32

You people are hilarious. Even though I said just vote one, somebody shot off more than a dozen or so picks. :)

...and to be more specific about the "modern" time frame? hmmm... Let's say all cars since the launch date of the Ferrari 360 up to now.

I don't know if we should count the "new" Ford GT, since its basically a copy of the old GT40, and not an evolutionary/revolutionary modern update/interpretation of a classic, such as the new Rolls-Royce or the new DB9 or the Murcielago.

Oh, and no concept cars please. The Alfa Competizione shouldn't count.

::EDIT::

Hell, since everybody's making a list, I'll make one as well:
(From my utmost fave to my least fave - but still a fave)

• Rolls-Royce Phantom
• Lamborghini Murcielago
• Aston Martin DB9
• Maserati Quattroporte (it really has to be seen in the metal)
• Pagani Zonda Roadster
• Ford Mustang GT (yep, the new one)
• Porsche Carrera GT (in black)
• McLaren Mercedes SLR (sod the performance, just look at it)
• BMW M5 (the new one)
• Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (like the Maser, it has to be seen in the metal)

Like somebody else mentioned, a lot of you may dislike the Scaglietti, but once you see it in the metal, you'll understand what it is. It really is a "gentleman's Ferrari". Its a car that doesn't need to show itself to the crowd, it simply sits quietly and confidently. It's not a sports car, it's a luxury GT... like a Quattroporte minus the rear doors. Its approach is very similar to the 550 when it was first released: a Ferrari that doesn't need to stick the middle finger up to be noticed, because it knows everybody is already looking anyway.

That said, when you see a Maserati Quattroporte in the metal, in its "nero black" guise, I can guarantee you that you will have never thought that you would be at a loss for words. Compared to all the other "big" cars out there (S-class,A8,7 series, Phaeton, Caddilac, etc.) it is trully work of art. If you've never associated the word "sex appeal" with a four door saloon, once you see a Quattroporte, you will.

The Rolls and Murcie top my list because they are simply the most beautiful things on the road. They don't even need to be moving, or making a noise... they don't even need to be switched on. All they have to do is sit quietly, parked, and anybody who walks by and catches a glimpse will say to himself: "Yep. That's a fucking special car."

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Ok so you are splitting hairs on the GT40. Fine Ill say the Ford GT then so you dont think I mean the one from 60's :roll: ......I do hope you know what modern means....It doesnt mean only what just came out.....Ill leave it at that...

You mean "modern" as in when you first started to notice cars and girls.. :P ;)

I totally forgot the TVR Sagaris. aka, the "car designed by an ax murderer." IDC what other people think, but to me this car is very appealing. Entirely aggressive, totally unique yet heart'N'soul of a true TVR, outlandish and extreme without being gaudy or rice...and of course, some big performance under the hood to match. (now if we could only work on that whole reliability thing... :wink: )

And as for pure liquid blend of functionality and aesthetic design: Koenigesgg CC8S and CCR. Over-the-top without any nonsense. Beauty dictated by purpose. :!:

The Alfa 8C Comp. is not a prototype anymore cause its going to go into production as u see it.

But ok, lest say that bcuse it hasnot ocme out yet it doesnt count. My fav. then is the Bentley Continental GT.

http://tanakatire.web.infoseek.co.jp...inental_GT.jpg

I wouldn't say he is 'splitting hairs' since Ford GT is its official name, and GT40 refers to the 60's model. :wink: I now what you mean though....the author of this thread should have cleared it up in the first post.

DB9 and 360 Challenge Stradale Period. :mrgreen:

1) Ferrari F430
2) Aston Martin DB9

For me it would be either a Merc SL55 AMG or AM DB9 :twisted: Nothing matches these in terms of looks!

I've been into cars and girls since I was three mate. I thought a time frame of about 5 years (give or take) should do for modern.

The project was canned by Luca di Montezemolo because he feared it would eat into the sales of the Maserati Coupe.

So, nope, sorry. The Alfa 8C will stay as a concept for the foreseeable future.

Easily the AM DB9/DB7

Murcielago then Murcielago

Noope, the project is alive and kicking... These r bs form EVO and Autocar... A fiend was in Italy a couple of days ago, and he told me that the project moves on as planned.