San Francisco Chronicle|SFGate.com 52nd Annual International Auto Show

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE|SFGATE.COM INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW TO FEATURE SPECTACULAR SPORTS CARS

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – November 10, 2009 – If you are an aficionado of the sexy, sleek and speedy sports car, the San Francisco Chronicle|SFGate.com 52nd Annual International Auto Show presented by AutoTrader.com November 26 – December 2, at Moscone Convention Center,place is the place to be.

Even in this mileage conscious environment that now exists, the sports car still evokes a passionate response. From the elegant styling of European manufacturers such as Audi, Aston Martin, Bentley, Ferrari, Jaguar, Lamborghini, Lotus, Maserati and Porsche to the American muscle machines from Ford, Chevrolet and Dodge the International Auto Show will exhibit the newest sports cars that will tempt the race car driver in us all.

Among the newest and fastest designs from the world's most renowned sports car manufacturers expected to be at the show are: The Acura ZDX Sports Coupe; Aston Martin DBS Volante; Audi R8 and TTS; Bentley's Continental Supersports, Flying Spur and GTC Speed; BMW 550GT, M3 and Z4; Chevrolet Camaro, Corvette Grand Sport and ZR1; Dodge Challenger SRT-8 and Charger; Ferrari California; Ford Mustand GT 500 and V6; Jaguar XKR Coupe and Convertible; Lamborghini Murcielago Super Veloce and Gallardo Spyder; Lotus Evora; Maserati GranTurismo and Quattroporte; SV Motors SV 9 Competizione

The San Francisco International Auto Show, which is supported by the California Motor Car Dealers Association, is the largest auto exposition in Northern California and the only one held regionally that attracts the dazzling high-tech displays from the world's major manufacturers. This year's show will be highlighted by the new 2010 models vehicles from the world's major manufactures. In addition, the Auto Show will include the Big O Tires Extreme Autofest hosted by Verizon Wireless, hot rods from Dominator Street Rods, racecars, an auto accessory booth area with aftermarket products, interactive exhibits, simulators, slot car tracks and much more.

The Show will have more than 800 vehicles filling the 1.2 million sq. ft. Moscone Center and is expected to draw 350,000 spectators making it the largest exhibition of any kind in Northern California and the second largest auto show in the western United States.

Show hours are:

Thursday, November 26 – Tuesday, December 1: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 2: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Admission is $8 for adults with children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult. Tickets can be purchased at the door. For more information visit www.sfautoshow.com