Ali Williams launches SkyCity Supercar Show in partnership with A1GP

Ali Williams is to host the official launch of the SKYCITY Supercar Show in partnership with A1GP World Cup of Motorsport. This exclusive event falls on the eve of the five-day expo, taking place from 15 – 20 January 2009 at the SKYCITY Convention Centre, Auckland.

Never before has Auckland’s car-loving public experienced the calibre of this ‘best in breed’ line-up, featuring a talent show of the world’s most desired supercars on the market today.

A die-hard car fan himself, Williams is relishing the chance to share his passion for motorsports and get up close and personal with some of the world’s most prestigious cars.

“Wild horses couldn’t drag me from a show like this,” Williams enthuses.

“These are the cars dreams are made of. They take leading roles in action films; they represent the hottest and fastest on the market. Positioned right alongside superb specimens from the A1GP series, this is a car show like no other. I’m stoked to be cutting the ribbon of this A-class event.”

Ali Williams will be joined by A1 Team New Zealand drivers Jonny Reid, Chris van der Drift and Earl Bamber for the inaugural launch.

While the SKYCITY Supercar show-stopper will be the national unveiling of the A1 Team New Zealand’s new Ferrari-powered Black Beauty, the supercar exhibition ranks close behind, clocking up a collective value of almost $10 million worth of prestige motorcars.

Highlights include:
Aston Martin DBS worth $495,000 - the newest model; this Aston features in the latest Bond film ‘Quantum of Solace’

Bentley GT Speed worth $450,000 - the GT Speed is seriously fast. The first Bentley to top the 200 mph mark with a top speed of 203 mph. It does 0 - 100 kph in a factory-estimated 4.3 seconds

Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder worth $490,000 - reaches a top speed of 314 km/h with the roof up and 307 km/h with the roof down! Accelerating from 0 - 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds

Audi R8 worth $275,000 - one of the most stunning looking cars on the road, capable of over 300 kph and 0 to 100kph in 4.6 seconds

Porsche GT2 worth $455,000 - the classic supercar, 390 kW (530 hp) @ 6,500 rpm, 0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds reaching a top speed of 329 km/h

SKYCITY Supercar Show in Partnership with A1GP World Cup of Motorsport forms an exciting five-day lead-up to the New Zealand leg of the A1GP series taking place in Taupo on January 25, 2009.