Lamborghini Veneno <$4.5 million >

The $4.5 million Lamborghini Veneno Roadster is going to be a pretty common site, at least compared to the hardtop example of this outrageously expensive exotic car.

Earlier this year, during the annual Geneva Motor Show, Lamborghini pulled the sheets off the $3.9 million Veneno supercar. The exterior design was absolutely bristling with air intakes and enormous wings and spoilers.

Only three would be built, and Lamborghini let the world know every example had been pre-sold prior to the car’s grand unveiling.

Now comes the drop-top version, the Veneno Roadster, and news that Lamborghini plans on building a whopping nine examples in total.

That's right, the Veneno Roadster is going to seem downright common compared to the cheaper (but rarer) hardtop. Right?

Well, let's just say you’re unlikely to see two of them parked in a McDonald's parking lot at the same time. Despite the strange mathematics going on here, it's safe to assume Veneno Roadster buyers won't mind a couple more of them being on the road - or tucked into secret underground lairs.

While the price is hard to stomach, the car's specs sound delicious.

Positioned behind the 2-passenger cockpit is a 740-horsepower 6.5-liter V-12 engine that also sees duty in the Lamborghini Aventador.

Power is delivered to all four wheels via Lambo’s 7-speed “ISR” transmission. This slick gearbox is capable of shifting gears almost as quickly as transmissions used in Formula One racecars.

The Veneno’s boisterous body-work is crafted entirely out of carbon-fiber to keep weight to an absolute minimum. Some have criticized the Veneno's design as being over-the-top, even for a Lamborghini. Then again, potential buyers probably don't want their multi-million dollar supercar to blend into the background.

Lamborghini says the Veneno Roadster can hit a top speed of 221 mph and sprint from zero to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds.

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Jaguar is giving the F-Type line a refresh for 2018

Jaguar is giving the F-Type line a refresh for 2018 and adding two new variants. All new F-Types feature LED headlights and slightly darker taillights. Every model except the SVR also gets updated front bumpers. The most noticeable change is the side vents, which morph from the double slots to single openings in most cases. The F-Type R's large side vents are bisected horizontally.

The two new F-Type models are the R Dynamic and the limited edition 400 Sport. The R Dynamic isn't particularly exciting, since it's pretty much just a dress-up package for the entry level 340- and 380-horsepower F-Types. All the model adds are 19- and 20-inch wheel options, as well gloss black-painted hood vents, splitter, side sills, and rear diffuser.

The 400 Sport, on the other hand, comes with much more. It's only available for one year, and comes with a modified supercharged V6 producing 400 horsepower. The 400 Sport can be ordered with either rear- or all-wheel-drive, but the 8-speed automatic is the only available transmission. The car also benefits from larger 15-inch brakes at each corner. Owners of the 400 Sport can personalize their driving settings as well, thanks to the car's Configurable Dynamics system. Inside and out, the 400 Sport gets some visual upgrades, too. It includes the Sport Design Pack, which adds a deeper front spoiler, larger side sills, and a rear diffuser. A flat-bottom steering wheel, yellow contrast stitching, and black brushed aluminum accents finish off the interior. There are also plenty of 400 Sport badges on the car.

The two other major changes for the F-Type line involve infotainment. One of which is that every model now comes standard with Jaguar's Touch Pro infotainment system and its 8-inch

 touchscreen with which the driver can interact. The other is a cool new app the company developed with GoPro. It's called ReRun, and it allows the driver to connect a GoPro camera to the car, and download footage to the phone. The reason for connecting the camera to the car, is so that it can add telemetry data including speed, gear, g force, and steering and brake inputs to the video footage. After a spirited drive in the country or on a racetrack, the footage can be downloaded to the phone to be reviewed and shared. The app even generates "highlights" automatically.

The new F-Type range will go on sale in the first quarter of 2017. A Jaguar representative told us that further information, including pricing, will be released closer to the lineup's debut at the New York Auto Show.

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