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Ferrari 360 Modena is the world’s fastest limousine
This limo is the kingpin of all limos you would have seen till date. The Ferrari 360 Modena in delectable red color was recently spotted before Christmas by shoppers in the elite Knightsbridge vicinity, London. This one was created by cutting a regular 360 Modena in half and adding seats in the middle to provide interior room for eight people and hence took up as much as two parking spaces when it posed in London. Since its Ferrari, speed has to be a USP here. It has been hailed as the fastest limousine in the world for it can hit a top speed of 166mph.
Rolls-Royce 102EX comes home after a world tour
After a wide and a lavish world tour the Rolls-Royce 102EX is finally back at its native place at West Sussex, England. It was a global test program as a whole. The world saw the first look of the car at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show and there after it went on a world tour to make sure that electrically Phantom can stand on the name of it being a true-blue Rolls-Royce.
The initial market research findings will be taken out by the first quarter of 2012. The car is said to be powered by a lithium ion battery pack and two electric motors which are mounted at the rear sub-frame. The 102EX can hit speeds from 0 to 60 mph in less than 8 seconds and boasts of top speed of 99 mph. Once fully charged the car can travel up to 124 miles.
Fisker unveils Karma sales
Eco-friendly automaker Fisker has launched sales of its Karma sedan, after receiving certification from US authorities. The Karma Sedan, a plug-in hybrid vehicle powered by both a battery and gasoline engine, is now on sale through its US dealer network.
The model was given a 32-mile (51km) all-electric range by the US Environmental Protection Agency, five kilometers under that of the Chevrolet Volt, a similar range-extended vehicle which sells for $39,145. After that distance, the Karma”s 2.0-liter gasoline engine kicks in to power a generator, offering a fuel economy of 52 mpg (4.52 l/100km).
The model costs from $95,900 in the US, where it is already available “” last week, the first model sold in the UK was snapped up by an auction buyer, more than double its market value. It boasts a top speed of 201 km/h and a 0-60 (0-97km/h) time of 5.9 seconds operating in its high-performance “Sport Mode’, which uses the combined power of the battery and gasoline engine.
Lamborghini Murcielago LP 650-4 Roadster
Lamborghini has officially revealed its new limited edition Murcielago LP 650-4 Roadster. The new Murci is based on their Murcielago LP 640 Roadster. The Roadster features a unique grey paint job with orange sills, spoilers and brake calipers with black rims. The car features a tuned version of the Murcielago’s six and half liter V12 engine which now outputs 650 horsepower giving a top speed of 330 kilometers an hour.
To remind the driver that he “” or she “” is there to drive, the pilot’s seat comes in Alcantara Nera, while the passenger gets leather in Nero Perseus. The blacked-out theme is continued inside with black alcantara everywhere held together by Arancio Leonis stitching.
Rinspeed iChange Concept car
From the gloriously fertile mind of Frank Rinderknecht comes the Rinspeed iChange, a shape-shifting zero-emissions concept car. As its name suggests, the iChange actually morphs its body shape depending on how many people are going to be onboard, thus optimizing its aerodynamic profile around the passenger load that is called for.
The Swiss auto tuning company claims “In seconds a streamlined one-seater sports car transforms into a comfortable car with ample room for three. The trick: At the push of a button the rear end of the teardrop-shaped car magically pops up.” Anyway, the iChange is powered by an electric motor mated to lithium-ion batteries available in two different stack configurations, one for short- and one for long-distance. Both choices will apparently be charged by any electric power source including solar. The motor produces 150kW, giving the car a top speed of 220 km/h (137 MPH) and a 0-to-100 km/h (0-to-62 MPH) time of slightly more than four seconds “” thanks to a six-speed gearbox borrowed from the Subaru WRX.
And of course, this being a concept car, the key and every other control function is replaced by an Apple iPhone. Yes, that includes the “next-gen” Harman/Kardon “infotainment system” which includes an ability to display directions in a “realistic 3D view.”
Veritas to launch RS III at this years London Salon Prive
Veritas is back with the long-awaited RS III, which will be officially unveiled at this year’s London Salon Prive in July. The open-cockpit supercar is a revival of the 40″²s-era BMW racing team, spearheaded by a crew of enthusiasts dedicated to making the most visceral, back-to-basics driving machine known to man. With a choice of two BMW M-sourced powertrains “” 480hp V8 or 600hp V10 “” the Veritas hits 60 mph from a standstill in the three-second range en route to a top speed over 200 mph with either engine and no electronic aids.
With a list price starting around $375,000, only 50 examples will be produced, and the first one has finally arrived. The car’s speed is also thanks to its lightweight design. No hood or canopy and a liberal use of carbon fiber has the vehicle weighing in at just over 2,500 pounds. What about that design, eh? It feels odd without a full front seat considering the driver is off center, yet that’s also sure to grab eyes. There is only one rear view mirror, placed in a wired position, in the middle of the car just beside the driver.
Cheryl Cole splashes $22,946 on Mini-Hummer
The latest celebrity to join the list of high-profile owners of the Mini Hummer Europe is Chelsea footballer Ashley Cole and his pop star wife Cheryl Cole. Cheryl splurged out $22,946 to buy the black Mini Hummer H3 for her husband, to fulfill his dream of owning one, ever since John Terry, the Chelsea captain bought one.
The couple’s Mini Hummer H3 is further customized for an additional cost of $8,195 (inclusive in $22,946) to feature its share of bling. The 18-inch alloy wheels come complete with complete with gold-plated hubcaps, gold-plated grill, and headrests bearing the couple’s initials, AC and CC, in Swarovski crystals. The standard features include a Sony Xplod stereo system, leather upholstery and a mobile video system. There’s even space for Ashley’s golf clubs in the back. The couple will use their new pimped ride to get around the grounds of their estate. Unlike the full-sized oil-guzzling versions, the Mini Hummer runs on electricity, with a top speed of 35mph, ideal for well-tended grounds like inside the estate and in the greens.
Limited edition Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster for $1.8m
Pagani has unveiled the roadster version of the Pagani Zonda Cinque. The roofless Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster features a specially redesigned carbon-titanium chassis and has its roof stored in the front bonnet. The Roadster is produced in a limited edition of five pieces only.
The luxury coupe gets its power from the 678-hp Mercedes AMG V12 engine that allows it to go from 0 to 62 mph in 3.4 seconds, with a top speed of 217 mph. Weighing in at 2,667 lbs, the Zonda Cinque comes with full carbon fibered bodywork, Cima six-speed sequential gearbox and a titanium and magnesium adjustable suspension.
Baby SLS AMG by Mercedes
Mercedes-AMG is planning a smaller and cheaper version of the SLS supercar, which will take on cars like the Porsche 911 and the Jaguar C-X16.
According to development director of performance division AMG, Cristoph Jung, the success of the SLS Gullwing which has now sold 5,000 models since 2009 had paved the way for a second AMG model. The car will come as a coup, and a roadster is also under consideration. The new SLS will be a two-seater, powered by a V8 engine mounted in the front of the car.
This engine will most likely be the 5.5 liter twin-turbo which develops up to 500 horsepower. Expect 0-60mph in four seconds and a top speed of 185mph.
The Hennessey Venom GT to be officially unveiled in the US
Finally we get to see the stunning Hennessey Venom GT hit the streets in the US! Making it presence felt in the Pebble Beach weekend, which will take place at the Monterey Jet Center, McCall’s Motorworks Revivaldwill now make heads roll in the country. Running on 1,200 horsepower, the car can go from a 0-60 in just 2.5 seconds and hit top speeds of 267 miles per hour. With just five handmade Venom GTs made each year the $950,000 car is available in left-hand and right-hand drive configurations and a variety of upgrades. And if you like the bright “bug-killer” yellow Venom GT, you can catch a glimpse of it at RM Auction at the Portolla Plaza hotel in downtown Monterey.
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