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Chicago Auto Show's hottest wheels

By Jason McCormick

February 12, 2013 / 1:01 PM EST / CBS News

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray — Charles Rex Arbogast/AP, CBS

Chevrolet displays its 2014 Corvette Stingray, the aluminum-framed C7, on Feb. 7, 2013, in a preview of the 105th annual Chicago Auto Show. The event, open to the public from February 9 through February 18, is one of the oldest and largest auto shows in the U.S.

Audi RS5 at Chicago Auto Show

A photographer snaps a shot of an Audi RS5 convertible February 7 in a preview of the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. The German automaker's 2013 RS5, which seats up to four people, has 450 horsepower.

Kia Optima Hybrid Soars at Chicago Auto Show

Kia and DC Entertainment uncover the Optima Hybrid Soars, one of six superhero-inspired models, on February 7, 2013, in Chicago. — Nam Y. Huh/AP, CBS

Kia and DC Entertainment uncover the Optima Hybrid Soars, one of six superhero-inspired models, Feb. 7, 2013, in Chicago. Under the Superman logo, this car packs a four-cylinder engine.

Porsche Cayman at Chicago Auto Show

Porsche shows its Cayman on Feb. 7, 2013, in a preview of the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place. The 2014 model, the third-generation Cayman, has a wider wheelbase, more power and less weight than its predecessor.

Toyota Tundra at Chicago Auto Show

2014 Toyota Tundra — Charles Rex Arbogast/AP, CBS

Toyota, the global leader in auto sales, introduces its redesigned Tundra in a preview of the Chicago Auto Show on Feb. 7, 2013, at McCormick Place. The Japanese automaker's 2014 Tundra looks sturdier than previous models and has many luxury features, such as a blind-spot monitor and a standard backup camera.

2013 Nissan Juke Nismo at CHicago Auto Show

Nissan displays its 2013 Juke Nismo Feb. 7, 2013, in a preview of the Chicago Auto Show.

Jaguar F-Type S at Chicago Auto Show

A 2014 Jaguar F-Type S on show Feb. 7, 2013, in a preview of the Chicago Auto Show. The car, which comes with an optional 495-horsepower V8 engine, does 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds and goes for $92,000.

2014 Volkswagen Beetle GSR Special Edition at Chicago Auto Show

Volkswagen introduces the 2014 Beetle Gelb-Schwarzer Renner Special Edition, one of the fastest bugs on earth, Feb. 7, 2013, in a preview of the Chicago Auto Show. The German automaker's "Yellow-Black Racer" equips a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder motor with 210 horsepower.

Kia cars at Chicago Auto Show

Kia models at 2014 Chicago Auto Show — Scott Olson/Getty Images, CBA

Four of Kia's 2014 models appear in a preview of the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. From left, the image shows the South Korean automaker's Sportage, Soul, Cadenza and Forte.

2014 Chevrolet Cruze diesel at Chicago Auto Show

Chevrolet's small car marketing director Cristi Landy presents a diesel-powered Cruze in a preview of the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. With a 2.0-liter motor and an automatic transmission, the 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel offers 42 highway miles per gallon.

Kia Cross GT at Chicago Auto Show

Kia introduces the Cross GT crossover prototype in a preview of the Chicago Auto Show on February 7, 2013, at McCormick Place. — Scott Olson/Getty Images, CBS

Kia introduces the Cross GT crossover prototype in a preview of the Chicago Auto Show Feb. 7, 2013, at McCormick Place.

Cadillac CTS-V coupe at Chicago Auto Show

A Cadillac CTS-V coupe appears in a preview of the Chicago Auto Show on Feb. 7, 2013, at McCormick Place. The car, a two-seater, has a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 engine with 556 horsepower.

2014 Nissan 370Z NISMO at Chicago Auto Show

Nissan's 2014 370Z NISMO appears in a preview of the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. The car, equipped with a 360-horsepower V-6 engine, is available with a six-speed manual transmission only.

Hyundai cars at Chicago Auto Show

Visitors check out Hyundai models Feb. 7, 2013, in a preview of the Chicago Auto Show.

Ram ProMaster 3500 Cargo Van at Chicago Auto Show

A crowd of people eyes the spacious interior of Chrysler's new cargo van, the 2014 Ram ProMaster 3500, on February 7, 2013, in a preview of the Chicago Auto Show. — Charles Rex Arbogast/AP, CBS

People eye the interior of Chrysler's new cargo van, the 2014 Ram ProMaster 3500, in a preview of the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. Below, Ram brand president Fred Diaz introduces the model.

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