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Brabus Viano Lounge Concept

Barbary Betsy — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:08:38 +0000

The Brabus Viano ‘Lounge Concept’ will make any typical road trip one of luxury. Forget trying to retrofit the family minivan with televisions and a PS2 gaming system, instead go in style and lap up all of these fabulous amenities. The ‘basics’ include fully reclining leather seats, bamboo trim, a Dolby Surround sound system and a Nespresso coffee maker. But then, you get a 32-inch LCD display, Sony Vaio laptops, a Vertu Constellation cellphone and PS3 gaming system. Hold your horses; it’s a concept for now, but these days technology-driven ideas come to fruition faster than you can finish a round of Wii Fit. $TBA.

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Devon GTX Coupe

Barbary Betsy — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:19:39 +0000

Devon Motorworks is a Los Angeles-based upstart sports-car maker that set out to create a dramatic two-seater that is all-American in terms of shape and performance. It’s a lightweight coupe with a single-piece carbon fiber composite superstructure with gull-wing-style doors. The seats are leather-trimmed carbon fiber racing seats with five-point racing harnesses and instead of analog gauges it has a high-resolution liquid-crystal display. It has a powerful 10-cylinder engine with race-ready suspension and 650 horsepower. The GTX coupe will be out for sale in early 2010. $500,000.

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BMW X6 ActiveHybrid

One-eyed Willie — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:59:24 +0000

This just might be the most powerful hybrid to date. This is the 2010 BMW X6 ActiveHybrid. It features a gas-electric system comprised of twin motors and a twin-turbo 4.4L V8 all paired to a seven-speed dual mode transmission, which is good for a 5.4 second time from 0-60 with a top speed of 130 mph. It also features BMW’s xDrive all-wheel-drive system, sensotronic brake actuation, dynamic traction control, 20-inch light-alloy Aero wheels, BMW Assist with GPS and Bluetooth, and much more. $TBA.

BMW X6 ActiveHybrid

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BMW 335d Sedan: Efficiency is Power

Jean Lafitte — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 02:08:12 +0000

Once again, BMW brings you one of its most efficient autos with a powertrain of 3.0-liter turbocharged diesel V6 that reaches a horsepower of 265 and a torque of 425 lb-ft. It is believed that the latest sedan runs at 36 mpg on a highway, thus saving more fuel than its contemporaries. Why settle for a car that eats almost all your budget when the BMW 335d is just as stylish and economic? $43,900.

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2010 Jaguar XFR: Bolder & Faster

Jean Lafitte — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 05:17:43 +0000

Great news for all the XFR fans because the 2010 Jaguar XFR is on its way, powered by an all-new supercharged 5.0-liter V8 with a BMW M5-conquering 510 hp. The XFR’s engine even comes close to the larger, 6.2-liter V-8 in the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG in the torque department. It has a new front-end design, a 20-inch Nevis alloy wheels, hood louvers, four polished exhaust pipes, and an aerodynamically functional rear spoiler and side sills. $TBA.

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Aerocar: What Economic Crisis?

Dread Pirate Roberts — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 12:26:28 +0000

For those who aren’t feeling the global economic crisis, why not jump out from your money bed and get yourself an Aerocar? It’s self explanatory, really. It’s a hybrid car-slash-plane from 1956 and it works! If you’re willing to spend more money in reconditioning, and hate the hassle of traffic, then the Aerocar is for you. $3.5 Million.

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Rolls-Royce 101EX Phantom Coupe

Calico Jack — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 07:21:54 +0000

The new Rolls-Royce 101EX adds a coupe to the Phantom line and features a V12 6.75 liter V12 engine that can get up to 450hp. It’s perfect for nouveau riche executives wanting to pass Grey Poupon to each other at high speeds. If driving a Bentley is too low brow for you, grab the new 101EX at your local dealer soon.

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BMW M6 2006

Barnacle Joe — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 12:47:31 +0000

The M6 provides a V10 engine which generates an impressive 500hp @ 7750rpm and 383 ft. lb torque at 6100rpm. It accelerates 0 to 60 km in just 4.5 seconds. The 2006 BMW M6 arrives in U.S. showrooms this spring.

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Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Special Series

Barnacle Joe — Sat, 10 Jun 2006 02:03:40 +0000

With the AMG 5.5-litre V8 engine enhanced to 294 kW (400 bhp) and a 520 Nm of torque, numerous lightweight construction components, carbon hardtop, 19-inch AMG forged wheels, AMG height-adjustable torsion sports suspension and AMG high-performance composite brake system the two-seater SLK 55 AMG is very special. The acceleration from zero to 100 km/h requires only 4.5 seconds. Price in Germany will be 107,300 euros (incl. 16% VAT). The first models of the unlimited AMG special series will be available in July.

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Mercedes-Benz 50th Anniversary SL Roadster

Calico Jack — Sun, 14 May 2006 10:19:58 +0000

To celebrate the 50th Anniversary for the Mercedes-Benz 1957 SL 300 Roadster, Mercedes has released 550 units in Pewter Metallic exterior and Cognac Brown leather interior. Among other features it boasts a 5.5-liter 382-horsepower V8 Engine. $100,675.

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