2000 NEW YORK AUTO SHOW Fun For The Whole Family
14 April 2000
2000 NEW YORK AUTO SHOW Fun For The Whole Family NEW YORK, April 14 1000 new cars and trucks, 15 world
debuts, 30+ concepts cars, amphibious tanks, race cars, virtual reality games,
the Batmobile, roll-over simulators, classic cars, and dozens of exotics top
the list of attractions at this year's New York International Automobile Show
at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center from Saturday, April 22 to Sunday,
April 30.
"The 2000 Show has more cars, more trucks, more fun and more entertainment
than ever before," said John LaSorsa, auto show chairman. "Visitors to this
year's show will probably have to make more than one visit to get the whole
New York Auto Show experience," he continued.
Here are some of the special attractions that will amuse and excite the
whole family:
"Holy Automation.....is that the Batmobile?"
The original motion picture Batmobile used in the feature films "Batman"
and "Batman Returns" will make its New York debut at this year's Show. The
19-foot-long and 8-foot-wide crime-fighting machine, has 24" wheels and is
capable of shooting a 15-foot flame from its 1500 HP gas turbine engine. The
Batmobile is set to return -- to the small screen at least -- as part of
Onstar's new ad campaign. The in-vehicle communications, safety and security
service should help the Caped Crusader keep one step ahead of his arch
rivals...and that's no joke.
New York's Automotive Century Exhibition -- In celebration of its 100-year
anniversary, the New York International Automobile Show has created a special
display of 18 cars and trucks that have debuted or appeared at North America's
first auto show over the past century. The display will be divided into six
vignettes supported by huge historical photo blow-ups and dramatic lighting
and sound.
U.S. Marine Corps. -- On display will be two LAV-25s. These fully
amphibious, all-terrain, all-weather, light-armored vehicles weigh over 24,000
pounds and can reach speeds of up to 60 mph. Cost? A staggering $900,000.
Exhilarating Exotics - No auto show would be complete without a "wish
list" display -- the cars that are too expensive and impractical for the daily
commute, but whose ownership we all covet. So, if it's the opulence of a
Rolls Royce or Bentley, the raw power of a Lamborghini, Ferrari or DeTomaso,
or the speed and agility of a Lotus or Panoz that gets your blood pumping, the
Crystal Palace's Exotic Car Exhibition is the place for you.
The Venturer Project -- Check out the New Jersey Venturer, a hybrid
electric vehicle built by New Jersey government, students, and private
industry. It incorporates a 55-horsepower Solectria electric motor and
nickel-cadmium batteries to store electric power. The Venturer also adds a
unique source of power: a hydrogen-powered fuel cell.
Concours' D'Elegance of the Eastern U.S. -- The legends live on in this
elegant display of unforgettable automobile classics. See the dream makers in
person as this exhibit celebrates the best of the 20th century.
Digital Tech Frontier -- Another industry debut! You're in control for
this fast-paced virtual reality pod race. Feel the impact with the 'force
feedback' steering wheel as you fly through this four-minute adventure of
sight and sound.
Ferrari 355 Challenge Race Car -- The featured Ferrari is a limited
edition, factory prepared F-355 Challenge Race Car produced for the Special
Challenge Race Series Run. The particular car has been racing in the South
American series for Team Venezuela and is currently being driven in the North
American Challenge series.
Loco Motion Simulators, Inc. -- Buckle up and hold on! Take your place
for a wild ride in the driver's seat of a racecar, biplane, alpine sled, and a
roller coaster.
New York State Police Roll-Over Simulator -- Take a ride on the roll-over
simulator and you will want to become a more careful driver.
Greenwich Concours' D'Elegance -- 2000 Auto Show visitors will get a taste
of the high life thanks to a sumptuous display of classic cars from the
Greenwich Concours d'Elegance -- acclaimed as one of the top-ranked events of
its type in the country. The display includes a voluptuous 1937 Delahaye with
Figoni & Falaschi coachwork, a 1934 Auburn boattail Speedster, a 1957 Cadillac
Eldorado Brougham, and a 1946 Chrysler Town & Country convertible.
CANstruction -- On display at the Auto Show will be a New York City Taxi
made entirely of cans. In cities all across the country teams of architects
and engineers compete to design and build giant structures made entirely from
canned foods. The results are "canned art." All of the food generated as a
result of the competitions is donated to Second Harvest Food Banks for
distribution to thousands of emergency feeding programs. The charity's
mission is to "CANstruct a World Without Hunger."
Comptech -- Want to find out how to make a hot car even hotter? On display
will be an Acura NSX custom equipped with Comptech headers, exhausts,
superchargers and other high performance equipment.
Lake George Antique Boat & Auto Museum -- This exhibit will feature many
rare antique cars including a 1907 Maxwell, 1935 Bentley, 1936 MG PB, and a
1960 Mercedes 190 SL.
Only Yesterday Classic Cars -- As their name suggests, Only Yesterday
specializes in documented original classic cars. Included in their display
will be a 1938 Chevy pick up, a 1942 LaSalle convertible which is only one of
23 that still exist, and a 1955 Chevy Bel Air Convertible.
For a complete list of special attractions log on to the Show's website:
http://www.autoshowNY.com
Public Show Dates: Saturday, April 22 - Sunday, April 30
Location: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 11th Avenue between
34th & 39th Streets
Public Show Hours: Sundays 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. / Monday - Saturday
11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Tickets: $9 adults, $3 children under 12
$1 off general admission tickets for groups of 10 or more.
Tickets are available at the door or through Ticketmaster.
Auto Show Information Hotline: (800) 282-3336
