Here are just a few of the facts:

• Engines in U.S. versions will be either the 330-hp W8 or 420-hp W12. Vrooooooom...

• The steering column mounted paddle-shifter controls the 5-speed Triptronic automatic transmission. Shades of F1!

• 4-Motion All Wheel Drive

• Curb weight of 5100 lbs.

• 0-62 mph (100 kmh) in 6.1 seconds with the W12

• Top speed of 186 mph, but limited to 155 mph (Euro) or 130 mph (U.S.)

• Brakes – Anti-lock discs, 14.5" w/ 8-piston calipers front and 13.3" rear

• Auto-adjusting ride height drops ½" at 86 mph and has 2 driver adjustable heights and 4 different shock absorber settings.

• Double glassed windows & Triple sealed doors

• Fully adjustable, heated and air-conditioned leather seats (with massage!)

• 12 Speaker, 200-watt digital sound system

• 7" LCD Monitor interface

• Water-cooled, 190-amp generator to keep the 2, trunk mounted batteries charged (1 for starting, 1 for equipment)

• Electronic parking assist & adaptive cruise-control

• 2 Seating configurations available: 4 or 5 passenger

• 4 Zone Climate Control (1 zone for each of 4 passengers) w/humidity control

• World’s largest sunroof, which includes 28 solar cells to ventilate the interior when parked and lower the temperature as much as 20 degrees

• Base price – W8: $60,000 W12: $75,000