Everyone is entitled to automotive stars to wish upon, and that's the backdrop for our Best Dream Machines; starting with a very devilish Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. A 638-horsepower supercharged V8—which can be glimpsed through a window in the hood—makes it the first production ‘Vette to cross the 200-mile-per-hour mark. It also exhibits genuine race-level performance while turning heads with its muscular and aerodynamic design. The 2009 ZR1 is, simply put, the most exhilarating American sports car ever built.
Nothing says dreamy to an enthusiast like a Prancing Horse, especially if it adorns the Ferrari California. As a modern interpretation of the legendary 250 GT, the 2+2 California is all about pleasure as you drop its retractable hardtop to soak in the rays while cruising up the coast. But there's potent power when you want it. The car's front-mounted 453 horse V8 and dual-clutch 7-speed transmission provide a top wind-in-your hair speed of 193 miles-per-hour. And, an exhaust note bystanders will likely never forget. The waiting list for this drop-top exotic is out to 2011, so if you want one now, you'd better keep dreamin'.
