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3.04.2010
McLaren Automotive - Press Conference
McLaren will be launching a completely new car brand ‘McLaren Automotive.’ A press conference will be hosted by Chairman Ron Dennis and Managing Director Anthony Sheriff on March 18 , 2010. They will tell the story of McLaren Automotive and the MP4-12C and cover topics such as investment, manufacturing, production, development, design, heritage and the Formula 1 process and technology transfer.POST A COMMENT
For this occasion McLaren will be doing something they have never done before – they will be hosting a live webcast of the entire event.Labels: Cars
4.27.2009
2010 Land Rover Range Rover
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Land Rover's most complete luxury all-terrain vehicle just got better: the new 2010 Range Rover
All-new efficient and powerful LR-V8 engines
5.0-liter V8 supercharged
510 bhp and 461 lb/ft torque
5.0-liter V8 naturally aspirated
375 bhp and 375 lb/ft torque
Subtle exterior design changes enhance the classic Range Rover design with contemporary details
Upgraded interior, featuring physical instrument cluster replaced by 12" Thin Film Transistor (TFT) screen with 'virtual' dials and information displays
State-of-the-art Adaptive Dynamics technology to further improve the Range Rover's peerless ride quality
New brakes for all engine derivatives
Updated Terrain Response™ and Dynamic Stability Control System for all-terrain performance
Active safety aids including Adaptive Cruise Control, Emergency Brake Assist, available Blind Spot Monitoring and Surround Camera systemLabels: 2010, Cars, Land Rover Range Rover, Motoring
4.08.2009
Lamborghini Murciélago LP 650-4 Roadster
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Lamboghini has announced the Murciélago LP 650-4 Roadster based on their Murciélago LP 640 Roadster. The Lamborghini Murciélago LP 650-4 Roadster's interior is done in black leather with alcantara, only fifty of the Lamborghini Murciélago LP 650-4 Roadster will be made.Labels: Cars, Lamborghini, Motoring, Murciélago LP 650-4 Roadster
1.05.2009
1937 Bugatti Type 57S
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Earl Howe's vintage 1937 Bugatti Type 57S, is set to break records when it goes on auction in Paris. The car will go on auction next month at Bonhams’ Retromobile sale and is expected to sell for €6.2 million ($8.7 million). Earl Howe, the first president of the British Racing Drivers’ Club, was the original owner of the car.Labels: 1937 Bugatti Type 57S, Cars
12.30.2008
Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S
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Maserati's Quattroporte Sport GT S, is their most powerful luxury sedan ever. The Sport GT S features four major technical and five significant stylistic improvements - increased power for the V8 4.7 liter engine to 433 HP; sportier gearshift management for a 0 – 60 time of less that 5.5 seconds; a re-engineered front and rear suspension system featuring stiffer springs and lower ride height; and a new sports exhaust system controlled by pneumatic valves for a “deep, throaty and captivating sound.”Labels: Cars, Maserati, Quattroporte Sport GT S
12.21.2008
2009 McLaren SLR Stirling Moss
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Mercedes-Benz and McLaren have announced the 2009 McLaren SLR Stirling Moss to their highly successful SLR super sports car line. There is neither a roof nor a windscreen to separate the driver and passenger from the outside world; they enjoy unadulterated high-speed excitement with all the attributes of a speedster.
The new SLR Stirling Moss is also characterised by the most sophisticated technology and a breathtaking design which reinterprets the SLR legend. With 478 kW/650 hp the SLR Stirling Moss accelerates its V8 supercharged engine from standstill to 100 km/h in less than 3.5 seconds, and has a top speed of 350 km/h – no other series-production car is at the same time so open and so fast. This extreme concept makes the new high-performance sports car a legitimate bearer of the name of the British motor racing legend and Mille Miglia record-holder Stirling Moss, who drove the legendary Mercedes-Benz SLR racing cars from victory to victory during the 1950s.Labels: 2009 McLaren SLR Stirling Moss, Cars, mercedes
12.18.2008
Zenvo ST1
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Danish company Zenvo Automotive has announced the ST1. With a mid-mounted turbocharged and supercharged 7.0-liter V8 engine , the ST1 puts out 1,104 horsepower and funnels it through a six-speed manual gearbox. The project was started back in 2004, and the first cars are planned for delivery in 2009. The first performance tests were completed in October and the rear-wheel-drive ST1 is claimed to have reached 62 mph in 3.2 seconds.
12.15.2008
Maybach 72
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Maybach has announced the Maybach 72. The car started out as a 2004 Maybach 62, and was stretched an extra 10 decimeters (about 3.3 ft.) in order to add an additional pair of rear-facing back seats. The one-off vehicle is being offered for sale at $780,000.Labels: Cars, Limited Edition, Maybach 72, Motoring
11.13.2008
Bentley Azure T
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Stylish and powerful, the new Bentley Azure T is the world’s most elegant convertible and destined to become a future classic. With unique Bentley ‘T’ styling cues reinforcing its sporting stance, the 500bhp Azure T delivers driver-focused performance with the ability to transport four adults in first-class, open-top luxury.The new Azure T, specified with the high performance version of Crewe’s iconic 6¾ litre V8 engine, is the latest in a line of Bentley models to bear the ‘T’ legend. The 1996 Continental coupe was the first modern Bentley ‘T’, followed in 2002 by the Arnage T, both flagship models with a distinctive sporting character and thunderous performance.
The Azure’s already striking form is now enhanced by 20-inch 5-spoke wheels and tyres, ‘Le Mans’ front wing vents, dark tint matrix grille and a sculpted, retractable Flying ‘B’ mascot.
For the performance-oriented Azure T, the twin-turbocharged V8 engine produces 500bhp and 1000 Nm of torque – an 11 per cent increase in power and a 14 per cent increase in torque over its 450bhp/875 Nm Azure stable mate.
The famous Bentley wave of torque is even more prodigious than before and performance is significantly raised with a top speed of 179 mph (288 km/h) and a 0-60 mph time of just 5.2 seconds (0-100 km/h in 5.5 sec). Member of the Board, Sales and Marketing, Stuart McCullough comments:
“The new Azure T reflects our passion for creating the world’s most exhilarating and prestigious convertibles that, true to the Bentley T tradition, blend sophistication with a powerful presence.”
11.04.2008
Mercedes S600 Pullman Guard
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Mercedes-Benz has announced a prestigious new luxury limousine for use by government leaders, captains of industry and royalty – the S 600 Pullman Guard with integrated Highest Protection. The latest in a long and unique tradition of large, armoured, prestige limousines from the world’s oldest automaker, this model also marks a special anniversary for the Stuttgart-based firm: 80 years of manufacturing vehicles with factory-integrated special protection.
Like the famously luxurious and spacious open-plan Pullman railway coaches after which it is named, the new S 600 Pullman Guard treats its occupants to a traveling environment characterized by generous accommodation and the highest comfort. The vehicle owes its remarkably spacious interior to its 4315-millimetre wheelbase (115 centimetres longer than that of the long version of the special-protection S-Class). Indeed, with an overall length of 6356 millimetres, the S 600 Pullman Guard is a vehicle of truly majestic proportions which offers its passengers not only a maximum of comfort, but also a superbly appointed setting for discreet meetings, equipped, of course, with all the key communications and entertainment systems. This ensures they are always able to remain fully in touch with the rest of the world while enjoying the luxury and comfort of their own very special place in it.Labels: Cars, mercedes, Motoring, S600 Pullman Guard
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Bentley Motors has introduced a new Bentley Laptop made by Ego Lifestyle. Features include AMD 64 chipset, 2GB of RAM , a 160GB hard drive with a 12.1 display Price $19,800.
1997 McLaren F1 supercar sold for $4 million
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The British-made 1997 McLaren F1 supercar sold for $4 million at RM Auctions'. The car on offer more than doubled its pre-sale estimate. The F1 on offer was the original Park Lane showroom model in pristine condition, and originally sold for $1 million reports affluentpageluxuryindex.
One of the first carbon fiber-bodied production cars, the F1 was the fastest street legal production car in the world for over a decade, the longest period the record has been held by any street legal or production car in the history of automobiles. ALabels: 1997 McLaren F1, Auction, Cars, Motoring, supercar
10.10.2008
Jaguar XKR-S
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Jaguar has launched the Jaguar XKR-S , touted as the fastest Jaguar since the Jaguar XJ220 of the early nineties. The XKR-S is a limited edition car based on the Jaguar XK Type.A top speed of two hundred and eighty kilometers an hour, thirty kilometers. The XKR-S also features a large rear spoiler and numerous small aerodynamic changes to the exterior body, the interior features a Bower & Wilkins sound system.Labels: Cars, Jaguar XKR-S, Motoring
10.09.2008
Maybach Landaulet for $1.4 Million
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Maybach is taking orders for the Landaulet at $1.4 million. The hand-built to order Landaulet, will ready for delivery later this fall. It's based on the Maybach 62 S.
10.07.2008
Mercedes-Benz ConceptFASCINATION
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Mercedes-Benz unveiled ConceptFASCINATION at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. This unique vehicle, whose innovative and unconventional proportions interpret the emotional appeal of a coupé in a new way, represent an exciting and intelligent combination of sporty and elegant design with stylish practicality. Wood, aluminium and smoked glass give a particularly exclusive look and feel to the luggage compartment which incorporates a refrigerated compartment and a humidor as well as offering a large load space. These attributes embody the two objectives of ConceptFASCINATION – to provide a high level of practical usability and to create a coupé which appeals to the heart with fast, thrilling lines. In developing this design study, Mercedes-Benz has given fresh impetus to the long-established (although now rarely seen) “shooting brake”, a vehicle category with its own distinctive charisma. Freed from the constraints of a specifications book, the designers have created an automotive sculpture with great aesthetic appeal which once again demonstrates Mercedes-Benz’s high level of design expertise.Labels: Cars, ConceptFASCINATION, mercedes-benz, Motoring
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The Venturi Volage, was presented for the first time at the "Mondial 2008" (Paris Motor Show), marking a major step forward in the evolution of the Automobile. This new Venturi incorporates innovations which have enabled radical changes in terms of the vehicle's architecture, style, dynamic behaviour and, more generally, the design of a modern vehicle. The Voltage is the first vehicle to be equipped with the Michelin Active Wheel, an advanced system of in-wheel electric motors at each corner of the car. Each wheel comes with two motors – one to drive a reduction gear, and the other to manage the active suspension.
The car’s 45 kWh lithium batteries are capable of taking it as far as 199 miles (320 km) at a speed of 56 mph (90 km/h) on a single charge, with a top speed of 93 mph. Production on the limited run of Voltages is set to begin in 2012, with each vehicle being individually hand-assembled in Venturi’s Monaco atelier.Labels: Cars, Motoring, Paris, Venturi Voltage EV
10.03.2008
Bentley Arnage Final Series
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Since its debut in 1998 the Arnage has conveyed an air of sophisticated understatement as the four-door flagship of the Bentley range. Over the last decade the car has undergone a process of constant refinement to its body, design, chassis and powertrain to maintain its class-leading position in the high luxury market.
To celebrate 10 years of the Arnage, 50 years of its mighty V8 engine and 90 years of the marque, Bentley Motors has launched a limited edition model.
Called the Bentley Arnage Final Series, the new model features a unique specification, combining the performance of the 500 bhp Arnage T with the refinement of the Arnage R and design elements from the Brooklands coupe, for the ultimate expression of British luxury and effortless power in a four-door saloon – a grand finale, for the grandest of Bentleys.
Hand crafted at Bentley’s Crewe facility, the Final Series is an exclusive run of 150 cars, a unique example of the marque’s flagship created to bid ‘farewell’ to the highly successful Arnage line in the most appropriate manner and style.Labels: Bentley, Bentley Arnage Final Series, Cars, Motoring
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Lamborghini has unveiled the Lamborghini Estoque, a new four-door concept car. Lamborghini Estoque is designed for everyday use with seating for four adults and is expected to sell for $200,000. The 500 h.p. sedan is expected to hit a top speed of about 180 m.p.h. "We looked into the entire market and we saw what was missing was a limousine which is at the same time elegant but very sporty," Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann tells the IHT. Its release date will depend on "the reaction and on the developments in the market," he says.Labels: Cars, Estoque, Lamborghini, Motoring
9.30.2008
Mercedes McLaren SLR Roadster 722 S
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The new Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S opens up astonishing dimensions when it comes to open-top driving. Delivering 478 kW/650 hp, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds and a maximum speed of 335 km/h, this two-seater cabriolet surpasses the existing benchmark among open-top super sports cars – the SLR McLaren Roadster. Both vehicles feature a fully retractable folding soft top capable of withstanding the high speed and are made of carbon fibre. This endows both models with a very high degree of safety and extreme torsional stiffness. In addition to increased power, the new SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S features even more dynamic suspension tuning and improved aerodynamics.
While enjoying exceptional performance, the new roadster’s occupants in no way lose out in terms of comfort or the vehicle’s suitability for everyday use. With its sporty, premium-quality interior appointments and distinctive motorsport pedigree, the new SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S is limited to 150 vehicles and will inspire the most discerning automotive enthusiasts.
Spectacular dimensions in open-top driving are opened up by the new Mercedes-Benz SLRMcLaren Roadster 722 S. With an output of 478 kW/650 hp, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 335 km/h, this open two-seater betters the standard set for open-air super-sports cars by the SLR McLaren Roadster. Both have a fully recessible soft top suitable for high speed driving, and are made from carbon fibre. This produces a very high level of safety and extremely high torsional strength. In addition to a higher engine output, the new SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S has an even more dynamic suspension setup and further aerodynamic improvements.
By naming this new model variant the SLRRoadster 722 S, Mercedes-Benz is recalling the historic victory won at the classic Mille Miglia long-distance race in 1955 by British motor-racing legend Stirling Moss and his co-driver Dennis Jenkinson, in a Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR with the starting number 722. The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S continues the legend of the successful 1950s SLR racing sports cars, with innovative technology adopted from the world of motorsport.
Engine hand-built by AMG
The powerful heart of the SLR Roadster 722 S is a supercharged 5.5-litre V8 engine which is hand-built in the Mercedes-AMG engine shop in Affalterbach. The special strengths of this high-performance engine include extraordinary responsiveness to movements of the accelerator, a high torque and an unmistakable V8 sound. Moreover, with an output of 478 kW/650 hp and 820 Nm of torque, power is on tap almost to excess (SLR McLaren Roadster: 460 kW/626 hp, 780 Nm). Accordingly the new model variant meets the wishes of the most discerning customers for even more sportiness combined with excellent day-to-day practicality.
The five-speed automatic transmission developed by Mercedes-Benz is designed for high performance. It is specially configured for a very high torque, and allows the driver to choose between two sets of shift characteristics. As a result the roadster achieves performance figures that are even outstanding for the high-end sports car segment: the SLR Roadster 722 S absolves a sprint from zero to 100 km/h in a breathtaking 3.7 seconds, and 200 km/h is reached in 10.6 seconds. The maximum speed is 335 km/h, which is unrivalled by any other series-production roadster.
Even more dynamic suspension setup
The spring and shock absorber configurations of the suspension are stiffer, and the body has been lowered by 10 millimetres at the front and rear. This ensures the greater handling stability of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S, with a significant improvement in handling dynamics. The lightweight, 19-inch forged aluminium wheels allow a view of the red-painted brake callipers on the highly-resistant carbon-fibre/ceramic brake discs, which make for impressive deceleration figures.
Sophisticated aerodynamics and a fabric soft top suited to high-speed driving
The outstanding qualities of the 722 S are complemented by the fully recessible fabric soft top, which blends harmoniously into the flowing lines of the roadster. The weave structure of this high-tech roof material reflects the carbon-fibre look, guarantees full day-to-day suitability in any weather conditions and allows the vehicle a top speed of 335 km/h – a unusual figure for a roadster. Thanks to favourable aeroacoustics, conversation during open-air journeys is still possible at well over 200 km/h.
The soft top opens and closes semi-automatically in around ten seconds, combining comfort expectations with the purist nature of the roadster. For opening, the roof needs to be unlatched at the windscreen frame and lifted slightly, after which it folds down electrically. The front section of the soft top features an integral aluminium cap, which effectively prevents “ballooning” at high speeds.
The handling and aerodynamics of this high-end roadster were optimised for high speeds in the wind tunnel. The aerodynamic concept follows that of the SLR Coupé, with an airbrake integrated into the boot lid, an enclosed underbody and a diffusor in the rear bumper to ensure the greatest possible downforce on the rear axle. The so-called airsplitter at the front end augments this downforce, while small wheel spoilers reduce turbulence at the rear axle. The result is precise handling and steering at high speeds.
Outstanding performance and safety thanks to carbon fibre technology
In technical terms the 722 S benefits from the long experience of Mercedes-Benz and its Formula-1 partner McLaren. With the exception of two aluminium frames, the body is completely of carbon-fibre materials (CFRP). This makes it highly exceptional among high-performance sports cars. Especially for the roadster, the sophisticated carbon-fibre technology was developed further for the monocoque. The result is low weight, exemplary energy absorption and therefore a high level of occupant safety, plus a torsional rigidity that is unprecedented for an open-top car. It allows outstanding handling characteristics that are otherwise only found in closed super-sports cars.
A high level of safety is provided by unique carbon-fibre crash structures, steel-reinforced A-pillars and two fixed rollover bars. Other safety features include adaptive airbags, knee and sidebags, belt tensioners and a tyre pressure monitoring system.
A thoroughly sporty appearance
The roadster has a crystal antimony grey paint finish, which highlights the sculptured look of this high-performance car particularly effectively. The carbon-fibre technology is visually complemented by the black, grid-like air vents on the bonnet and the front and rear light modules with palladium grey surrounds.
In the interior, outstanding lateral support is guaranteed by sports bucket seats upholstered in a combination of semi-aniline leather/Alcantara. Striking visual highlights are provided by the contrasting seams in 300 SL red, the embossed 722 S lettering on the head restraints and the likewise red seat belts. Frequently used controls such as the shift and parking brake levers are lined in particularly high-grip and moisture-absorbing suede leather. In the interior too, the generous use of carbon-fibre underlines the high-performance philosophy and adds a particularly puristic touch.
Exclusive appointments
The exclusive appointments include two-zone automatic climate control, a high-quality BOSE Premium sound system, a multifunction sports steering wheel with shift paddles and a navigation system with an integrated radio and CD player.
This limited edition of 150 examples is predominantly hand-built at the Formula 1 workshops of McLaren in Woking, England, and is available from January 1, 2009.Labels: Cars, McLaren SLR Roadster 722 S, mercedes, Motoring
Ferrari 250 GTO Sold for 20 million euros
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The Ferrari 250 GTO, built between 1962 and 1964 is now the priciest. An unknown buyer from England bought it at a private auction for 20 million euros. The previous record was just set in May by another Ferrari. The GTO has a three-litre V12, 302 prancing horses, and cab whip at 185 miles an hour. Back then the GTO cost $18,800, and buyers had to be personally approved by Enzo Ferrari and his dealer in North America, Luigi Chinetti.Labels: Cars, Ferrari 250 GTO, Motoring
8.20.2008
Rolls Royce Hyperion
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The Italian automotive design house, Pinninfarina has unveiled a custom-bodied car based on the chassis and mechanicals of the Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. The car dubbed the Hyperion features a 6.75-liter V12 engine - 453 horsepower and 531lb-ft of torque.
The car draws on styling cues from pre-war era cars.Labels: Cars, Hyperion, Rolls Royce
8.06.2008
Fisker Karma
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Fisker Automotive helmed by Henrik Fisker, former designer at BMW AG and Aston Martin - is taking pre-orders for their Karma hybrid with delivery. The Karma made its debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich. The fledgling firm has sold out its Signature Edition and is taking preorders for a plug-in four-door sedan for delivery in 2010.
Fisker uses plug-in hybrid technology called Q Drive. It consists of a small gasoline engine that turns the generator, which charges the lithium-ion battery pack, powering the electric motor and turning the rear wheels.
The Karma has top speed of 125 mph and zero-to-60-mph acceleration in 6.5 seconds, and is equipped with two driving modes -- Stealth Drive and Sports Drive.Labels: Cars, Future Cars, Motoring
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
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The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport priced at $2.25 million is a topless version of the famed Bugatti Veyron coupe. Grand Sport offers a 1001 hp, 16-cylinder engine, and has been developed so there will be no draft inside, when the car hits its 217 mph top speed. The company will build just 80 Grand Sports.Labels: Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport, Cars, Motoring
7.15.2008
Mercedes SL65 AMG Black Series
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Mercedes have announced the SL65 AMG Black Series based on the 2009 SL Series. The SL65 AMG Black Series features a carbon fiber hood ,trunk and solid carbon fiber roof with a roll bar. It uses a six liter V12 engine which features dual turbochargers which gives it a total horsepower of six hundred and sixty one and a top speed of three hundred and twenty kilometers an hour.Labels: Cars, Mercedes SL65 AMG Black Series, Motoring
7.11.2008
ReQuest Gets Sirius!
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ReQuest, has unveiled two important features for its renowned iQ Music System.
This whole-house music system, which plays music in up to 32 different
rooms, consists of four key elements: The hard disk-based iQ Intelligent
Media Server, the 16-channel iQ Intelligent Multiroom Amplifier, a 15”
tabletop, and 3.5” in-wall touchscreens.
Now available this month for all iQ Systems is Sirius satellite-radio
compatibility and all-new on-screen HDTV GUI (graphic user interface), which
provides full-screen graphics that allow users to navigate various control
functions on any HD television.
7.07.2008
2009 BMW 7 Series
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BMW's 2009 7 Series completely redesigned as the fifth generation 7 Series is set to launch this fall. The 2009 7 Series will be available in several models ranging from a three liter engine to a five liter engine with an electronically limited top speed of two hundred and fifty kilometers an hour. The interior features an updated iDrive entertainment and navigation system.Labels: 2009 BMW 7 Series, BMW, Cars
1955 Jaguar D-Type on Auction Block
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The first production example of the 1955 Jaguar D-Type is being auctioned off by Bonhams during the Goodwood Festival of Speed in Sussex, England on July 11. The car is expected to go for $4 - $5 million.
6.25.2008
2009 Maserati Quattroporte
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Maserati has redesigned the Quattroporte and Quattroporte S for 2009. The Quattroporte uses a 4.2 liter engine with four hundred horsepower output and a top speed of 270 kilometers an hour, the Quattroporte S uses a 4.7 liter engine which outputs four hundred and thirty horsepower and has a top speed of 280 kilometers an hour. The exterior features changes to the front grille and the tail lights. The 2009 Maserati Quattroporte and Quattroporte S will be available this fall from Maserati dealerships worldwide.Labels: 2009, Cars, Maserati Quattroporte, Motoring
5.28.2008
Bugatti Sang Noir
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Bugatti has unveiled a third limited edtion model of the Veyron. The Sang Noir, - translates to ‘Black Blood,’ is based on the previous Pur Sang edition. Every Veyron is built to order with a custom package as specified by the consumer. This model is all black and features a specially designed grille, unique alloy wheels and a bright orange interior.
5.27.2008
2009 Mercedes G Class
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The 2009 update to Mercedes's G Class has been launched with minor changes to the original design. The 2009 update has a slightly redesigned front in order to complement the rest of the Mercedes line up with a new simpler grille which has been added. The engines have also been updated and given slight performance boosts with the top end G55 AMG engine now outputting five hundred horsepower. The interior has also been updated and the telematics system has received a significant upgrade. The 2009 Mercedes G Class will be available this summer.Labels: 2009, Cars, Mercedes G Class, Motoring
5.16.2008
Ferrari Leggenda e Passione Auction
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RM Auctions in collaboration with Sotheby’s has announced the “Ferrari Leggenda e Passione” (Ferrari - Legend and Passion) set for June 18. LiveAuctioneers.com has opened bidding online, and will also carry streaming audio/video of the event.
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Ferrari’s California - named after the 250 GT California from the 1960’s - uses a 4.3 liter engine which allows it to go to from 0 to 100 kilometers an hour in four seconds. The Ferrari California will be available towards the end of this year after its official launch at the Paris motor show in September.Labels: Cars, Ferrari California, Motoring
5.07.2008
Obsidian SG-One Mustang
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Classic styling meticulously blended with sophisticated technology describes the 2008 Obsidian SG-One Mustang. A Twin supercharged and intercooled EFI engine with more horsepower than any factory Shelby Mustang , a new Corvette ZR-1 or a new Dodge Viper. It offers an 800 plus horse power on pump gas and over 1,000 HP is also possible. A fully integrated tube chassis with roll bar easily handles the power while a NASCAR style belly pan provides high speed aerodynamics.Labels: Cars, Motoring, Mustang, Obsidian SG-One
5.05.2008
Spada Codatroncadue
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The Spada Codatroncadue is set to go into production. Twenty units of this car will be available for retail. Spada Codatroncadue produces 600 horsepower and can be later upgraded to 700hp . Climbs from 0-60 in 2.7 seconds. £200,000 (~$395,000).Labels: Cars, Future Cars, Spada Codatroncadue
Carrozzeria Touring Maserati Quattroporte Bellagio Fastback
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Carrozzeria Touring has unveiled the Maserati Quattroporte Bellagio Fastback. The Carrozzeria Touring Maserati Quattroporte Bellagio Fastback is named after the village on the shores of lake Como and is based on the Maserati Quattroporte. The entire rear end of the vehicle has been remade to give it a fastback design giving it both a sleeker more sport like profile and more space in the trunk. The car is only available by special order directly from Carrozzeria Touring in Milan.Labels: Carrozzeria Touring, Cars, Luxury, Maserati Quattroporte Bellagio Fastback
4.30.2008
Bugatti plans open-air Veyrons
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Bugatti is planning a production run of open-air Veyrons. According to AutoExpress, the targa Veyron will use a 6.0L W16 and starts at about £900,000. The targa Veyron is expected to come with a top speed of 217 mph.Labels: bugatti, Cars, Future Cars, Motoring
4.23.2008
M-Zero concept car
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M-Zero is a new concept car designed by Maël Oberkampf. The M-Zero concept car takes inspiration from the BMW M series, Mercedes Benz and DB9 Aston Martin, reports LL.Labels: BMW, Cars, Future, Maël Oberkampf, Motoring
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II coupe auction
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The 1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II coupe built for Barbara Hutton, is being auctioned off on eBay with a starting bid of $1.1 million, luxist reports. The Woolworth Heiress originally purchased the car, one of only two ever made , for her first husband, the Russian Prince Alexis Mdivani. With coachwork by Thrupp & Maberly, the car cost $20,000 at the time.
4.22.2008
Cayenne Turbo S
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Porsche , has extended its third model line by the addition of the top of the range Cayenne Turbo S. The Turbo S, the most powerful Cayenne of them all, is driven by a 4.8 liter V8 engine with twin turbo forced induction, delivering 550 hp (404 kW).The Turbo S is Porsche’s response to the wishes of its customers. There is huge demand, especially in the new emerging markets of Eastern Europe and Asia, for exclusive sports-style SUVs with top quality physical handling dynamics. Despite the fact that Porsche has managed to give the new Turbo S even better drive performance than the regular Turbo model (500 hp / 368 kW), the fuel efficiency figures for the Turbo S are exactly the same as those for the Cayenne Turbo (as per the calculation methods stipulated under the New European Operating Cycle – NEFZ).
The Porsche Cayenne Turbo S can accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and its top speed is 280 km/h. The Turbo S will be introduced into the market as from August 2008.
Technical data
Engine: V8 with two parallel exhaust turbo loaders
Fuel injection: direct fuel injection (DFI)
Displacement: 4,806 cm3 (293.3 cu in)
Bore: 96 mm (3.78 in)
Stroke: 83 mm (3.27 in)
Compression ratio: 10.5:1
Max. power output: 404 kW (550 hp) at 6,000 rpm
Max. torque: 750 Nm from 2,250 rpm to 4,500 rpmGearbox: Six-speed Tiptronic S converter automatic
Transmission: Permanent all-wheel drive Porsche Traction Management (PTM) with transfer gearshift
All-wheel moment distribution: 38 % : 62 %
(Basic distribution front/rear)Chassis: Independent suspension – front: via large basis double wishbones; rear: multi-link suspension; air suspension with suspension leveling and ride-height control, including Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) and Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC)
Brakes: Front: six-piston aluminum monoblock fixed caliper brakes together with two-part internally ventilated brake disks with diameter of 380 mm; rear: four-piston aluminum monoblock brake disks together with internally ventilated brake disks with diameter of 358 mm
Wheels: 10 J x 21
Tires: 295/35 R 21
Steering: Servotronic speed-sensitive power steering
basic weight: 2,355 kg (DIN)
Permissible total weight: 3,080 kgAcceleration: 0-100 km/h in 4.8 sec, 0-60 mph in 4.7 sec
Max. speed: 280 km/h (174.0 mph)Fuel consumption: 14.9 l/100 km (combined, as per NEFZ), 18.1 mpg (combined)
Emissions: C02 358 g/km (combined)
Pollutant class: EURO 4Labels: Cars, Cayenne Turbo S, Motoring, Porsche
4.07.2008
TAG Heuer unveils partnership with car designer Ken Okuyama
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Japanese designer Ken Okuyama has teamed up with TAG Heuer to integrate two Grand Carrera Calibre Chronographs in the dashboard of his revolutionary K.O.7 Spider, a perfect match with the avant-garde design, technology and engineering of this new high-performance and eco-compatible GT car.
The revolutionary K.O. 7 Spider combines refined materials and innovative technology in a thoroughbred design. Graphite, stamped aluminum and alloys make this lightweight car both powerful and extremely fuel-efficient. Its engine is powerful, yet low-emission, so that it allies speed with ecological responsibility.
3.17.2008
Special Edition, 2008 Hennessey Venom 700 NM Vipers
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For Spring 2008, Neiman Marcus offers seven special 2008 Hennessey Venom 700 NM Vipers. The cars boast 700 horsepower and 645 pound feet of torque and a day of performance driving school at Lonestar Motorsports Park, autoblog reports . Price $179,500.Labels: 2008, Cars, Hennessey, Motoring, Neiman Marcus, Special Edition, Venom 700 NM Viper
3.13.2008
Jaguar XKR Portfolio with Bowers & Wilkins
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Bowers & Wilkins, the British loudspeaker manufacturer known throughout the Globe for their innovative designs and engineering prowess, has announced that the 2009 Jaguar XKR Portfolio will include a Bowers & Wilkins premium surround system as standard equipment.The 2009 Jaguar XKR will debut at the New York Auto Show on March 21-30, 2008 and will be available in dealer showrooms June 2008.Labels: 2009, Bowers Wilkins, Cars, Jaguar XKR, Motoring
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THE BLUE CAR is a luxury miniature car featuring an elegant streamline body made out of flatsteel and aluminium. The whitewall tires are out of genuine white and black rubber.
Priced at 1,598 Euros , THE BLUE CAR comes in a yellow wooden crate and is delivered together with white cotton gloves against fingerprints.
THE BLUE CAR is available with customized badges on its bottom when ordered as an event gift.Labels: Cars, Luxury, Motoring, THE BLUE CAR
2.27.2008
Maserati GranTurismo S
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Maserati will world premiere, the GranTurismo S at the Geneva International Motorshow. The ultimate expression of the Trident coupé’s sportiness shifts the emphasis onto performance and driving enjoyment.
Two main novelties are at the heart of the new Maserati: the 440 HP V8 4.7 engine and the electro-actuated gearbox with fast MC-Shift arranged in the Transaxle layout typical of high-performance sports cars that represents the technological DNA of all Maseratis.
The GranTurismo S makes use of the high-performance brake system developed in collaboration with Brembo and introduced for the first time in the automotive field on the Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S. The system features front brake discs made with dual-cast technology - a dual casting of cast iron and aluminum, paired with aluminum mono-bloc 6-piston brake calipers, ensuring optimized braking performance.
On the exterior the Maserati GranTurismo S is characterised by a number of aesthetic modifications that, although discrete, are highly effective and make the car body appear sportier without abandoning the sleekness of the lines masterfully designed by Pininfarina.
The interior upholstered in Poltrona Frau leather and Alcantara reflects the sporty flair of the Maserati GranTurismo S; the figure-hugging front and rear seats are distinguished by their new dynamic design with horizontal piping on the seats and seatbacksLabels: Cars, GranTurismo S, Luxury, Maserati, Motoring
1.28.2008
Rolls Royce Phantom Stretched
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Rolls Royce has unveiled an extended model of the Phantom. This model is stretched twenty five centimeters allowing for extra legroom for rear passengers.Labels: Cars, Phantom, Rolls Royce, Stretched
1.04.2008
1964 Ford Mustang Convertible for $5 million
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This great Ford Mustang Convertible sold for $5,500,000. According to reports this the first ever Mustang Convertible to roll off the production line. The coupe bears the tag of its build date of 9 March, 1964.
12.28.2007
Electric Lightning GT Sports Car
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Combining classic, British sports car design with racing car technology and state of the art NanoSafe™ battery power and Hi-Pa Drive™ electric motor innovation, the Lightning has been developed with exhilarating performance front of mind. Whilst its head-turning looks will appeal to the most discerning of drivers, unlike other sports cars, the Lightning is also easy on the conscience. With virtually no polluting emissions, this energy-efficient car uses clean technology and will have the ultimate green rating. Following production of several Lightning petrol prototypes, the electric Lightning GT, sports and extended range versions are now available to pre-order.Labels: Cars, Eco, Electric Lightning GT Sports Car, Motoring
11.26.2007
Rolls Royce Phantom Tungsten Edition
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Rolls Royce has launched a special edition Phantom, the Tungsten edition. The Rolls Royce Phantom Tungsten Edition features a special ‘Xirallic’ Darkest Tungsten paint finish and a brushed aluminum bonnet as well as a pair of visible chrome-plated, stainless steel exhaust pipes. The interior features Smoke Grey leather seats with contrasting Navy Blue hide, the dashboard is micro engraved metal with high-gloss, straight-grained East Indian Rosewood veneer.Labels: Cars, Luxury, Motoring, Rolls Royce Phantom, Tungsten Edition
11.22.2007
GM Chevrolet Volt due by end-2010
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General Motors Corp plans to launch its electric car, the Chevrolet Volt, by the end of 2010 , Reuters reports.
GM's Bob Lutz said employees working on the Volt "are becoming increasingly nervous," as the race to bring a mass-market, rechargeable electric vehicle to the market heats up.
"There is a lot of skepticism within the company about the timeline," Lutz said at the Reuters Autos Summit in Detroit. "People are biting their nails, but those of us in a leadership position have said it has to be done."
Lutz said the Volt plug-in hybrid -- which GM plans to road-test early next year and produce by late 2010 -- is crucial to GM's efforts to snag the environmental technology crown from Japanese rival Toyota Motor Corp.
11.20.2007
Barrett-Jackson to Auction Ultra-Rare 1935 Rolls Royce Phantom II Sport Coupe in Scottsdale
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One of only 19 total 1935 Rolls Royce Phantom II’s bodied as a coupe, and one of only two completed by Hooper & Company, will be sold at No Reserve during the 37th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event on Jan. 12-20, 2008, in Scottsdale, Ariz. The fixed-head, two-passenger sport coupe (Lot #1312) will cross the block during SPEED’s live primetime coverage on Saturday evening. Hailed as “The World’s Greatest Collector Car Events™,” the Scottsdale auction will feature 1000 of the world’s finest collector vehicles and lavish lifestyle events. As always, SPEED will broadcast live-coverage of all six auction days.
The black and Tudor Gray Phantom II was special-ordered in December 1934 through R.P. Collyer, Ltd., in Montreal, Canada’s lone Rolls Royce dealer.Labels: Auction, Barrett-Jackson, Cars, Royce Phantom, Scottsdale
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