MotorMouths

For those loaded bipeds hoping to get one of the most memorable, undoubtedly visceral, and demanding rides around, they need not look any further than the 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Bicolore.

For a quick jaunt on a favorite road, the SLS Roadster is a capable athlete, albeit one that requires caution. Frankly, that’s all right with me, because around town, the Roadster is as tame as an S550, just with a much better exhaust. And it’s almost as comfortable.

Mercedes-Benz has stayed true to the SL’s roots, crafting a lighter, more powerful, more fuel-efficient roadster that’s as comfortable and classy as it is attention-getting and absurdly quick.

It is easy to understand why the XKR-S should be extremely popular with Jaguar fans, with its uncharacteristic speed and lithe cornering abilities. And when it comes to rarity, bombshell looks, and a truly earth-shaking voice, this cat’s got them all beat.

With the C63 AMG Coupe, Mercedes-Benz has dealt a potent, V-8-packed punch to its rivals. It has also set a high bar. Now if they could only all sound this good…

Does the C-Max Hybrid give the Prius V a run for its fuel-efficient money? If you’re a car nut who enjoys stylish five-passenger road machines, you already know the answer. And you’ll be insisting on a ride very soon.

The SS 1LE is a well-balanced, track-ready, and sufficiently powered performance edition that will make any Camaro fan proud.

Even if g-forces don’t blow up and lap times resist slipping in this new Competition Package M3, it’s the hard-core, all-natural feeling that makes it the best $2500 you can spend on the model. Retaining the M3’s everyday practicality and comfort should make the buy all the more sweeter.

The 2012 IS F properly orchestrates its power and speed with admirable agility and livable ride quality. For an updated first-generation player, this Lexus has what it takes to make M and AMG quiver.

Having the fastest, most enjoyable car doesn’t mean having the most powerful or the priciest. The FR-S is what budget-themed performance is all about. It is a car that will likely redefine the Scion brand and the entry-level enthusiast car segment as a whole, too.

The JCW Coupe is the most entertaining Mini I’ve driven. It’s the type of car that’s sure to get most any driver’s blood flowing, and one Mini you’ll never want unbuckle from.

We continue to admire the Nissan 370Z’s comfort level, style, and, of course, performance. It carries on as one of the best values around, especially in the dollar-per-grin category.