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First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and has been held more times than any other auto exposition on the continent. This year marks the 117th edition of the Chicago Auto Show.

 
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    One of the most popular supercars at the 2004 Chicago show, was the 2-seat Chrysler ME Four-Twelve prototype (Mid Engine, Four turbo, Twelve cylinders). This was the first-ever mid-engine Chrysler automobile, constructed from carbon fiber and aluminum honeycomb sandwich. Weighing in at 2, 900 lbs, the ME came equipped with a mid-mounted 6.0-liter V-12, with four turbochargers, four intercoolers and a 7-speed transmission. Producing 850 horses and 850 lbs.-torque, the rear-wheel drive ME Four-Twelve could blast from 0- to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds, run the quarter-mile in 10.6 at 142 mph, and reach a top speed of 240 mph.