Highlights from Sept. 2011 show


Ride & Drives:  40+ Models to Drive click for info below

Test drive over 40 new models from Buick, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Ford, Hyundai, Toyota and Volkswagen right at the show. Plus, take a ride at Camp Jeep inside the Anaheim Convention Center!


Exotic Vehicles click for info below

Come see a collection of high-end exotic vehicles from Bentley, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Porsche & more!


Special Appearances & Contests click for info below

See the hottest Hooters compete for the title of Hooters' Miss OC International Auto Show on Friday at 7pm and on Saturday see the Swimsuit International Model Search beginning at 1pm.


Specialty Vehicles click for info below

Don't miss the world debut of the all-new 2012 Honda CR-V Concept as it is unveiled at the auto show. Make sure to stop by to check out the other pre-production and new models that will be on display throughout the show floor.


We have fun for the young and the young-at-heart. Interact with King Robota as he roams the show on Saturday and Sunday. Catch Hank the Ford Robot in the Ford Display. Plus, kids will be able to test their driving abilities in the mini Power Wheel Jeeps.









Three Ride & Drives in One! Auto show attendees will have a chance to sit behind the wheel and get a real feel for the performance and handling of several vehicles from Chevrolet, Buick and GMC. Drivers must be at least 21 and show a valid driver's license and passengers must be at least 8 years old.

Hours of Operation
Friday, September 23
Saturday, September 24
Sunday, September 25
12 noon – 7 pm*
9 am – 4 pm*
9 am – 4 pm*

Ride & Drive Vehicles (subject to change)
Chevrolet: Camaro, Cruze, Equinox, Malibu, Silverado, Traverse, Volt, Sonic
Buick: Regal, LaCrosse, Enclave
GMC: Terrain, Acadia, Yukon Denali Hybrid, Sierra

*Registration closes 30 – 60 minutes before the end of the event to ensure all who register can drive.

Auto show attendees will have a chance to sit behind the wheel and get a real feel for the performance and handling of several new vehicles from Ford, brought to you by your Southern California Ford Dealers.

Hours of Operation
Friday, September 23
Saturday, September 24
Sunday, September 25
12 noon – 6 pm
10 am – 6 pm
10 am – 6 pm

Ride & Drive Vehicles (subject to change)
2012 Ford Focus, Fiesta, Explorer, F-150, Fusion Hybrid, Edge, Flex and Mustang


Get behind the wheel of a Toyota hybrid as well as many other models — and discover why Toyota is the #1 choice among consumers. Based on Toyota brand retails sales CY 2010.

Hours of Operation
Thursday, September 22
Friday, September 23
Saturday, September 24
Sunday, September 25
4 pm – 9 pm
12 noon – 8 pm
9 am – 6 pm
9 am – 6 pm

Ride & Drive Vehicles (subject to change)
Next Generation Toyota Camry, Prius, Prius v, RAV4, Corolla and Tundra


Get behind the wheel of several new Hyundai vehicles including the Sonata, Elantra and Veloster right at the auto show.

Hours of Operation
Thursday, September 22
Friday, September 23
Saturday, September 24
Sunday, September 25
4 pm – 6 pm
12 noon – 6 pm
9 am – 6 pm
9 am – 6 pm

Ride & Drive Vehicles (subject to change)
Hyundai Equus, Genesis, Sonata, Tucson, Elantra and Veloster


Test drive the hottest sellers from Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram and FIAT at The Chrysler Drive … and you'll discover why vehicles like the Chrysler 200, Jeep Compass, Dodge Charger, Ram 1500 and FIAT 500 are causing so much excitement. It's the ultimate auto show experience, and there's no hassle, no pressure and no additional charge. Vehicles are subject to change and restrictions apply. Visit the auto show display for registration and driving details.

Hours of Operation
Friday, September 23
Saturday, September 24
Sunday, September 25
12 noon – 6 pm
9 am – 5 pm
9 am – 5 pm

Ride & Drive Vehicles (subject to change)
Chrysler: 200, 300, Town & Country
Jeep: Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wrangler
Dodge: Challenger, Charger, Durango, Journey
Ram 1500
FIAT 500


You can be one of the first to drive the all-new 2012 Volkswagen Beetle! This 21st Century Beetle represents the next generation of an icon, and the heart of the VW Brand. Also available to test drive is the new 2012 Volkswagen Passat.

Hours of Operation
Friday, September 23
Saturday, September 24
Sunday, September 25
1 pm – 6 pm
10 am – 6 pm
10 am – 5 pm

The Jeep Test Track is an interactive adventure zone where professional 4x4 drivers allow riders to experience a Jeep's on and off-road capabilities. The Jeep test track includes logs, stumps, an angled drive-over and other Jeep Trail Rated terrains. It also features a thrilling, "can't miss" hill climb where passengers experience the Jeep's traction capabilities while climbing the 18-foot high, 35 degree Jeep Mountain-the icon of the ride. Riders are over 20 feet off the ground when they sit on top of Jeep Mountain. Similar to a roller coaster experience, many riders run back in line to take the Jeep through its paces, again, after experiencing the multiple capabilities of the Jeep line-up.

Hours of Operation
Open during all public show hours
Thursday, September 22
Friday, September 23
Saturday, September 24
Sunday, September 25
4 pm – 10 pm
12 noon – 10 pm
9 am – 10 pm
9 am – 7 pm

Ride & Drive Vehicles (subject to change)
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and Jeep Grand Cherokee

Camp Jeep Anaheim will also be offering several other FREE activities within their display area. Kids will be able to test their driving abilities in the mini Power Wheel Jeeps and the young-at-heart will be able to display their climbing skills as they try to reach the top of the 25' climbing wall.




Gumpert has teamed up with CEC to bring the Supercar to North America. This partnership will allow CEC's discerning customers to experience and enjoy the best of German engineering. The 2006 Gumpert Apollo is the very first one in the series with serial #001. These supercars are custom built to order and have a base price tag of $595,000. The Apollo can go from 0–60 MPH in just 2.8 seconds and has a top speed of 203 MPH.


Come see a collection of high-end exotic vehicles from Lamborghini, including the much-anticipated new Lamborghini Aventador, courtesy of Lamborghini Newport Beach. The Aventador has a 700 horsepower engine, can go 0–60 MPH in just 2.9 seconds and has a top speed of 217 MPH.


Come see a collection of high-end exotics from both Ferrari and Maserati, featuring the Ferrari 458 Italia, the Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale and more, courtesy of Ferrari & Maserati of Newport Beach.


Come see a collection of high-end exotic vehicles from Porsche & Bentley, featuring the Porsche Panamera and the all-new 2012 Bentley Continental GT Coupe, courtesy of Newport Auto Center.


Come see a collection of high-end exotic vehicles from Rolls-Royce as well as new roadsters from Lotus, courtesy of Newport European Motorcars.


Recognized as an "American Supercar," this was the last Saleen S7R to be built (#15 of 15) and the famed race team ORECA raced it in 2007. They finished with four first place finishes, 12 top ten and 7 podium finishes. This documented world-class coupe was the 2007 French GT Series overall winner. Valued at almost $1 million, this supercar has a 427 cubic inch, 7-Liter engine that can produce over 600 Horsepower. It can go 0-60 MPH in 2.8 seconds, 0-100 MPH in 5.9 seconds and has a top speed of 248 MPH. The Saleen S7R is on display at the Orange County International Show, courtesy of Family Classic Cars.


This ultra high-performance sports coupe designed by Milanese coachbuilder Zagato is limited to a production run of 99 units per year. Available for just under $110,000, there is no other car in the world that boasts this level of performance with these equipment levels. This South African manufactured super car can go 0-60 MPH in under 4 seconds and 0-100 MPH in less than 10 seconds. The powerful 6.2-liter V8 engine can produce 430 Horsepower and has a top speed of 186 MPH. The Perana Z-One will be on display at the auto show, courtesy of Hillbank Motorsports.


This supercharged twin-turbo is capable of producing 1,000 horsepower, hence its name. The GT1000 can go 0-60 MPH in 2.6 seconds and achieve a top speed of 235 MPH. This GT1000 is valued at almost $300,000 and will be on display, courtesy of Hennessey Performance West.


The hand assembled 2012 Lexus LFA supercar features a 4.8L V10 engine that generates 552 horsepower, a six-speed Automated Sequential Gearbox and paddle shifters, and aluminum and Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic construction.





Attendees can register at the auto show for the chance to win $100,000 cash! Finalists will be randomly selected every two hours at the auto show and invited to climb inside a beautiful stretch limousine and select one of 350 money bags stuffed with prizes and one stuffed with $100,000. While every finalist has a 1 in 350 chance of winning, over the course of the entire show weekend the chances improve. Once a bag is chosen it is not replaced. Click here for the official rules. Official rules and eligibility will also be posted in the auto show office.


Autograph signing along with a meet-and-greet starting Friday and continuing through Sunday at various times throughout each day.


On Friday, starting at 7 pm, see the hottest Hooters girls on stage compete for cash prizes and the title of Hooters' Miss OC International Auto Show.


The Third Annual BAMMA Ring Girl Search returns once again to the Orange County International Auto Show and takes place on Friday, starting at 8:30 p.m. See the top girls from the online registration page compete LIVE in front of judges for the coveted BAMMA Ring Girl Title, presented by BAMMA USA. Register online at www.bammausa.com/news/be-the-next-bamma-usa-ring-girl. All registered contestants must arrive by 8pm. $700 will be available in cash and prizes.


On Saturday, starting at 3 pm, watch the Hooters hot wing eating competition and see 10 contestants competing against one another to be the first one to eat 20 medium flavored hot wings, LIVE from the auto show floor.


On Friday between 5 pm and 7 pm, stop by the KCBS-FM 93.1 Jack FM radio remote and meet several members of the L.A. Lakers Girls.


Attention all football fans, stop by the Orange County International Auto Show on Saturday and Sunday and meet your true fantasy football players as several members of the Lingerie Football League's Los Angeles Temptation will be on hand to talk with fans, pose for pictures, sign autographs and promote the team and upcoming LFL season.


Meet Max Page, child actor and star as a Mini Darth Vader in Volkswagen's hit 2011 Super Bowl commercial where he uses the "force" to start the 2012 Volkswagen Passat. Max will be available in the Volkswagen Display for a meet-and-greet & autograph signing session on Saturday, September 24 between 11 am and 12 noon & between 1 pm and 2 pm. Attendees are not guaranteed to see celebrity during advertised hours.


The OC Roller Girls are Orange County's premier BANKED and Flat Track Roller Derby league! These girls hail from all over the county and they are hard hitting, fast skating, full-contact roller derby skaters who love all things on wheels! Come and meet the girls on Saturday and Sunday! They will be available to sign autographs or pose for pictures with fans as well as promoting their roller derby season. Hip checks given out for free!


This model search brings the most beautiful women in the world, together all on one stage. Come see these beautiful ladies compete for cash prizes live on stage on Saturday, between
1 pm and 3 pm.


Presents Live Cage Fights September 24th. Doors open at 5 pm, fights start at 6 pm. Meet Professional fighters Saturday between 11am and fight time, like Josh Barnett, Renato "Babalo" Sorral, Cub Swanson, Mike "Joker" Guymon, James Wilks, Chad George, Erik Paulson, Jack May, Joseph "Leonidas" Henle, Bill "The Grill" Cooper and many more!


Come check out one of the movie cars from the movie Kick Ass as well as a Chevrolet Corvette with the all-new ZLR Door conversion kit, at the Vertical Doors, Inc. booth. Plus, Rich Evans from The Speed Channel's Car Warriors will be available to sign FREE autographs: Friday: 4pm – 5pm; Saturday: 2:30pm – 3:30pm and Sunday: 9:30am – 10:30am. Attendees are not guaranteed to see celebrity during advertised hours.


FREE Autograph Session: Saturday between 12 noon and 1 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. in the SMS Supercars display. Attendees are not guaranteed to see celebrities during advertised hours.


FREE Autograph Session: Sunday between 12 noon and 1 p.m. in the SMS Supercars display. Attendees are not guaranteed to see celebrities during advertised hours.





The 2012 Honda CR-V Concept provides the first official glimpse of the styling direction for the all-new, fourth-generation CR-V set to go on sale in the United States by the end of the year.


Stop by the Subaru display and see the 2012 Subaru Impreza 2.0i 4-Door Limited and the Sport Premium 5-Door before they enter the dealerships this Fall.


This Malibu is all new for 2013, featuring more style inside and out, improved fuel efficiency, content and features, craftsmanship, and dynamic capabilities rivaling other high-end sedans.


The all-new 2013 GS 350 mid-luxury sport sedan with bold styling, precise handling, innovative technology, and a spacious interior will be at dealerships in early 2012.


The Ford Taurus is even more refined for the 2013 model year – with better fuel economy, more technology, enhanced design, improved craftsmanship and sharpened driving dynamics.


Showcasing tricked-out rides owned by music and sports celebrities.


Stop by the Acura display add see the 2012 S.H.I.E.L.D. Acura TL that was inspired by Acura's involvement in the summer's blockbuster hits, Thor and Captain America. Acura is the official vehicle of S.H.I.E.L.D., which is the secret peacekeeping intelligence agency that protects humanity from superhuman threats as seen in the movies Thor and Captain America. This futuristic vehicle sports a 32-valve, Palladium-powered engine with a 9 Speed HYPER-Shift transmission. It features advanced radar-deflecting capabilities, bulletproof clear coat and night-vision HUD windshield. This Acura retails for $227,085 with additional features but does not include Palladium fuel. *All onboard technology and weaponry of the Acura 2012 TL S.H.I.E.L.D. Edition shall only be operated by active and qualified S.H.I.E.L.D. agents, operating at a L2 clearance. Anyone found tampering with unregistered and unauthorized equipment will be prosecuted. All technology is patented under Acura and Stark Technologies, Inc. Vehicle not actually for sale.


A highly-customized vehicle from the 2010 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, courtesy of Hyundai.


The RPM Lounge returns for it's annual luxury automotive showcase at the Orange County International Auto Show. They will feature some of the most exotic, custom and luxurious cars at the Auto Show to include their Marquee Car (Michael Schumacher's 1996 Ferrari F1 car), provided courtesy of the Marconi Automotive Museum and Foundation for Kids.

The RPM Lounge is a motorsports marketing, media, and event company based out of Newport Beach, CA. They produce interactive automotive exhibitions and charity driven events. Visit them online at www.rpmlounge.com. They are a proud supporter of the Marconi Automotive Museum and Foundation for Kids. Visit the Marconi Automotive Museum at www.marconimuseum.org.


The Marconi Automotive Museum is proud to be one of the few, if any, owners in America with a modern Formula 1 car with a working engine. This car is also the very car that Michael Schumacher drove the first year he raced for Ferrari. This race car has a 10-cylinder, 40 valve, digital fuel injection 310 Ferrari engine that has a sequential 6-speed semiautomatic transmission that can produce 600 HP.

The Marconi Automotive Museum is located in the heart of Orange County, California. They were established in 1994 by founder Dick Marconi. Mr. Marconi's philanthropy is very strong to help children in need and as a result, he donated this $30 million car collection to the Marconi Foundation for Kids. It is their goal to help raise $1 million annually for underprivileged children. As Orange County's premiere event location, you can enjoy one of a kind Ferrari's, Lamborghini's, Maserati's, American muscle cars, and a host of vintage open wheel race cars. So come join them at the Marconi Automotive Museum, style and class, with a touch of adrenaline! Please visit them online at www.marconimuseum.org.


SMS Supercars is a niche manufacturer of lifestyle ultra-high performance vehicles, technical performance parts, lifestyle accessories and apparel.


A custom car show within the auto show featuring more than 40,000 sq.ft. of drift cars, tuners, lowriders, exotics, DJs, musical performances, dance crews and more. Located in Hall B, this show and the entertainment begins Friday at 5 pm and continues through the close of the auto show on Sunday at 7 pm.


The CODA is a zero emission four-door, five-passenger EV sedan with a full-size trunk which features a class leading 36kWh battery pack that sits between the front and rear axle, achieving optimal performance through balanced weight distribution and a low center of gravity. Coupled with a 134 horsepower motor that achieves 221 lb-ft of torque, regenerative braking system, and air-cooled active thermal management system, the CODA sedan is able to provide consumers 120-150 real-world driving miles per charge. Fitted with a class leading 6.6 kW onboard charger, it takes about 6 hours to fully charge from empty and 2 hours to charge for an average 40 mile commute. For more information on the CODA sedan visit www.codaautomotive.com.


Auto show visitors will get an up-close look at a Juice Bar electric vehicle (EV) charging station, from Green Garage Associates, to see the ease and efficiency behind these new infrastructures being installed across the country. These Level 2 and Level 3 stations offer fast charging capabilities and are available in garages throughout Los Angeles and Orange County.





Standing more than eight feet high, the Comic-Bot, King Robota, will entertain showgoers with his quick wit, dancing and musical talents on Saturday, September 24 with performances between 12 noon and 7 pm and again on Sunday, September 25 between 12 noon and 2 pm. Attendees are not guaranteed to see character during advertised hours.


Will once again be at the auto show in the Ford display entertaining crowds of all ages.


Experience high-flying, door-banging action at the A Main Hobbies RC Exhibit. Check out 5,000 sq.ft. of the latest technology in radio controlled cars, trucks, helicopters, planes, and boats with demonstrations by highly trained drivers and pilots. You'll be able to test your skills by taking control of a flight simulator, or race against your friends on our special "Try-Me Track!" A Main Hobbies will have all of the gear on display for sale at the show. Don't miss your chance to take the excitement home!


Stop by the Anaheim Ducks booth on Saturday and Sunday for an interactive experience with the Anaheim Ducks Street Team. Try your luck at the prize wheel, test your hockey skills with the Slap Shot Challenge or get your exercise in the Bounce House.


The Anaheim Bolts, Orange County's newest professional indoor soccer team, will have a display at the auto show; all show days, to promote their inaugural season, which begins in late October. They will have PUGG goals set up so you can test your abilities at scoring a goal. There is fun for all ages. There will also be some members of the Anaheim Bolts Dance Team and the Anaheim Bolts Soccer Team who will be available for signing autographs and posing for pictures with fans.


"Test drive" RIDEMAKERZ' customizable, 1:18th scale radio-control cars or "RIDEZ" on a fun and engaging closed-circuit track on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Try your hand at the RIDEMAKERZ prize wheel and spin it for a chance to win your very own RIDE, worth up to $40. Every spin wins a prize!


Camp Jeep Anaheim will be offering several FREE activities within their display area. Kids will be able to test their driving abilities in the mini Power Wheel Jeeps and the young-at-heart will be able to display their climbing skills as they try to reach the top of the 25' climbing wall.


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