February 18th, 2008
Rolls-Royce does things differently.
Doors open backwards, hood ornaments are powered, engine displacement is measured to two decimal places, and headliners are designed to mimic the night sky.
Even the company’s product launches are unique. At the 2008 Geneva show, Rolls-Royce will formally announce the Phantom Coupe. This comes over a year after the Phantom Drophead Coupe was launched.
This is not your ordinary coupe/convertible timeline.The fixed-head Phantom is expected to be much like its convertible precursor. The same 6.75-liter V-12 sits under the long hood, making a familiar 453 hp and 532 lb-ft of torque. The Coupe can be equipped with the starlight headliner seen on the 101EX concept and also available in the four-door Phantom.
February 16th, 2008
Acclaimed Corvette tuner Specter Werkes has announced its newest model, the GTR.
With a complete tuning package of carbon fiber body enhancements, engine tuning, suspension enhancements and a choice of Forgeline or HRE wheels with Michelin tires, the GTR aims to further enhance the appearance and performance levels of any current model Corvette, including the ZR1.
The GTR package starts with a base price of $34,995, with a variety of high-performance powertrain options.
February 16th, 2008
Because we all know that the rich can never be too comfortable, EDAG set about to improve the ergonomics of the stately Phantom. Their solution was to develop and articulated roof over the rear seat area so that passengers could get in and out of the car more easily.
By simply pressing a button, the driver or passenger can activate the specially developed electronic controls, and raise the hydraulically powered roof segment with practically no sound whatsoever.
Source : dubdaily
February 16th, 2008
This Fiat 500 Pepita brings new meaning to the term Luxury ride. The Fiat comes with a 24k gold paint job, Swarovski crystal studded gear shift, hand brake and foot pedal, cashmere floor mats and gold painted alloy wheels.
You even have a choice between crocodile, snake, shark, skate or lizard leather seats and an assortment of precious gems to add to the interior.
Yours for €60,000 ($87,684).
February 13th, 2008
Austrian motorcycle builder KTM today released photos of a full-scale prototype of its new X-Bow (crossbow) roadster.
The 1500-pound car has a four-cylinder Audi engine offering 220 horsepower in the base model, and a potential 300 horsepower in a more expensive variant. A choice of either a six-speed manual or DSG gearbox will be given. KTM says the base X-Bow will hit 62 mph in 3.9 seconds.
The X-Bow has no windshield, and instead will come with specially designed helmets, intended to offer shelter from the elements rather than full crash protection.
