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Steve McQueen’s Famed 1970 Porsche 911S
The world’s largest collector car auction house, RM Auctions will offer Steve McQueen’s iconic 1970 Porsche 911S, featured in his epic Hollywood film Le Mans, at its highly-anticipated Monterey sale in California on August 18 “” 20. Built to the highest 1970 specification, complete with air conditioning and a full complement of factory options, the slate grey 911S stars in the film’s legendary opening sequence as McQueen’s character, hotshot Porsche driver Michael Delaney, drives through the French countryside reflecting on life, death, and racing.
In addition to its starring role in the film, the Porsche 911S was used as Steve McQueen’s personal transport during the movie’s production, later joining his own stable of extraordinary motor cars in California “” a collection that over the years included everything from a Jaguar XK-SS, multiple Ferraris, Porsches, airplanes, motorcycles and everything in between. Today, the 911S is presented in exceptionally original condition.
Bentley Supersports ‘Ice Speed Record’ Convertible Unveils at the Geneva Motor Show
The Bentley Supersports ‘Ice Speed Record’ limited edition convertible with a the 6-litre, twin turbo-charged W12 engine can hit top speeds of 202mph, and can sprint from 0-100mph in a mere 9.5 seconds. Limited to 100 cars worldwide, the car is available in three colors Beluga, Quartzite and, fittingly, Arctica White which complemented the Dark Grey Metallic soft top. Alongside a red theme on the inside with dashboard, centre console and roof panel, Pillar Box red piping to seats and doors, steering wheel and gearshift paddles, the car also features diamond-quilted Alcantara to doors and “soft-grip’ leather on the steering wheel and gear lever.
The official Press Release from the luxury car giants states “the Supersports “Ice Speed Record’, has highly specified interior has the highly-advanced touchscreen infotainment system from the new Continental GT that provides rich map imagery and a 30GB on-board hard drive. An 8-inch screen displays the car’s audio system, telephone, ride and comfort settings as well as the very latest navigation system, which uses both an in-car hard-disc drive and a DVD player to access route data.”
Bremont Unveils Platinum Conceptual Car
Bremont made a glittering entry into the Car Clock segment by introducting a mechanical beauty for the Jaguar XJ75 Platinum Concept Car. It was on display at Pebble Beach Concept Car Lawn, California, on August 14. The Car Clock is in the honor of 75th anniversary of the British Jaguar car brand. The folks at Watch Company concede that it’s a matter of great pride for having created something unconventional for Jaguar.
Bremont thought a quartz clock wouldn’t do justice to the occasion so it built a beautiful mechanical clock with a chronograph function. Probably, on popular demand, Bremont might just toss out a wrist watch of the same model for elite Jaguar fans. This is my speculation for as of now, the company doesn’t speaking anything pertaining to this.
The premium brand of Bremont was founded by brothers Nick and Giles English and their watches are usually priced between $2,300 and $6,450.
Rolls Royce Launches Two New Models In Abu Dhabi
Rolls Royce has brought out two new special edition Phantoms designed especially for the AD in UAE. Both the designs have been inspired by the country’s rich culture and landscape. The first design, the Phantom Drophead Coupe has been christened Shaheen, which is the local name for a peregrine falcon used for hunting. This car has a marquise-white exterior plus Tudor red lines and matching red and seashell leather interiors, and lovely brass falcon inlays and comfortable embroidered head-rests.
The Phantom sedan on the other hand has been named Baynunah after Abu Dhabi’s sand dune covered western region. Its finishing is in shades of brown and tan that go with the name and features beautiful hand-crafted inlay and marquetry, and a solid gold Spirit of Ecstasy on the hood.
Renaissance Seating from Body Sound
Body Sound has introduced a new Renaissance Seating which is definitely amongst some of the best multimedia chairs audiophiles would love to sit on. The new seating features VIT VibroAcoustic Immersion technology that enriches the user with an amazing 3D vibroacoustic experience.
The other design feature of the Renaissance Seating is the concealed 3D sound system. You press a button and the arms of the seat reveal the high-end audio speakers. There are seven speakers in total, with the five built into the headrest, curved back, and seat. The best part about this technology is that it does not require specially mastered content but transforms the sounds of your regular CD and DVDs.
The VibroAcoustic Immersion Technology takes you right amid the action with its audio clarity, intimacy and spatial resolution. A 7-channel, 650-watt programmable multiprocessor amplifier located under the seat and a 2-channel amplifier in the arm power the 11-driver array. The seating while providing you luxurious comfort redefines your listening experience. The price at $36,000 is a little steep but the company also has Experiential Seating in the range of $5,000 and $9,000.
Hyundai Rolls Out Luxurious Flagship Car
The list of luxe attributes includes heated and cooled massaging back seat, excellent 17-speaker Lexicon audio system, watching movies on the 7.1 DTS surround-sound system, 8-inch LCD video screen and a shoebox-sized thermoelectric fridge between the seats. The only flipside here seems to be the miniscule LCD and absence of a headphone jack for listening to music through stereo speakers could be injurious to your safety in the car.
The car can achieve as much as 16 mpg in the city, 24 on the highway and 19 combined. Its interiors are characterized by butter-soft leather, with an Alcantara suede headliner, walnut veneer and polished-aluminum accents. Hyundai will be this in two versions namely, the Ultimate package aimed at the rich masses who can afford a chauffeur and the Signature Package which would be hitting the streets of USA. The signature package doesn’t have massaging and reclining rear seat, the fridge and a few other minor features. No definite word on the price, but folks is speculating $50,000 tag for the signature version and another $10,000 for the Ultimate package.
Burstner’s Averso Plus Caravan Provides Features and Comfort
Averso Plus Caravan from the house of Burstner will learn how to use every square inch of space. Practically everything you need has been provided in the new caravan. If you see the design closely, you will realize that the key words are foldable, retractable and swivel. And because of these concepts you don’t feel cramped in spite of having so many things in such a small place.
The Averso Plus comes with a unique fold-down bed that creates space and atmosphere. You can fold it when not in use and create more space and headroom. There is the option of a mobile bar behind which you have a retractable flat screen TV that swivels 360 degrees to provide exceptional viewing experience.
The first feeling that comes to your mind is that you cannot shift anything and make the caravan better.
Ferrari 458 Italia Unveiled
After Toyota followed Apple and now Ferrari has announced that it is recalling its latest super car, the 458 Italia, after several thermal incidents in the US as well as Britain, Europe and China. Simply put, the cars have been catching fire. The initial investigation has revealed that the culprit is the glue used to protect the wheel arch from the exhaust pipe.
Ferrari had started investigating the incidents soon after the incidents were reported. And the recall will pinch one of the most enduring luxury brands on the planet that has now grown beyond cars in to areas like watches, glasses and even bikes. The initial explanation from Ferrari is that the incident happens only under extreme conditions. But then that is what it is supposed to do perform under extreme conditions.
The company has been unable to explain why in less than a year a new model has been involved in six crashes. They have been trying to brush it aside by putting the blame on inexperienced drivers but the media is already calling it the Ferrari Curse.
New Eco Friendly Production Centre by McLaren
Lord Norman Foster, the famous British architect who is known for his modern and innovative designs has launched his latest work which is the beautiful new factory or should we say production centre for McLaren. The new centre is already witness to some hectic activity as the legendary racing marquee is busy assembling their killer new MP4-12C super car. It is a fitting tribute to the new facility, a new racing machine that is the best in its category.
This facility has come up adjacent to the MacLaren’s Technology Centre which was also designed and built by Foster six years ago. The Production Centre cost an estimated $45 million, or about $70 million, to build. Every aspect of the structure is clean clinical and present for a good reason. It has been appreciated by experts and design journals. One of the unique features of the centre is its roof which is designed to collect rain water and a displacement ventilation system.
The Production Centre is a low energy, eco-friendly structure. Foster has connected the new facility with the Technology Centre by a subterranean walkway for ease of communication between the design and engineering teams.
High-tech iBusiness Multimedia System for Mercedes S600
The German company Brabus is configured for Mercedes-Benz S600 and basically a 750 hp Apple Multimedia Center. It range of enriched multimedia features includes two iPads in the rear seats with Bluetooth keyboards and mouse, an ultra-small Mac minicomputer under the rear shelf and a 64GB Apple iPod Touch. A 15.2-inch TFT display with 16:9 aspect ratio is placed fitted in the rear compartment with two USB ports to let you sync peripherals to your Mac.
It provides for internet connectivity as well through means of UTMS and HSDPA. The iPad help in controlling the BRABUS multimedia system whereas the cars standard S-Class COMAND system will take care of radio, navigation system and telephone. A BRABUS SV12 R Biturbo 750 12-cylinder engine powers the system which is known to deliver an output of 750 hp / 552 kW and a peak torque of 1,350 Nm (995 lb-ft).
The chic interiors of the car are fashioned in two-tone combination of high quality Brabus leather. Other features include power-operated curtains, a color-changing interior lighting system, a new BRABUS Yachting wood trim package, scuff plates with illuminated BRABUS logo, an ergonomic sport steering wheel and anodized aluminum pedals. The Brabus Mercedes S600 iBusiness is made as per customized orders.
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