Bentley Does Biofuel As Exotic Luxury Cars Go Green.

Bentley is trying to go fully green, promising that all of its luxury cars will be flex-fuel capable by 2012.  To that end, Bentley is launching its first flex-fuel or biofuel vehicle at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show in March. Biofuel is a loose term but Bentley is talking about ethanol fuel running through its engines from now on.   

Although we don’t know the name yet, Bentley promises the new biofuel vehicle will be the marque’s fastest, most powerful production car yet. Probable to look close to the 12-cylinder Continental Range we adore. The biofuel Bentley concept is slated to feature blackout treated grilles, sizable vertical intakes, and a pair of vents on the hood to help reduce engine heat. After Geneva, the greener Bentley will make its debut in New York. Bentley still bringing luxury, just not at the expense of our planet.

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An Un-Shiny Car by Mercedes Benz

We will tell you because it’s Mercedes Benz, even though we don’t really care. Mercedes Benz has just put out the CLS Grand Edition. The Grand Edition has a few updates and tweaks but nothing we go "oh wow" to. The biggest deal about this Benz seems to be the option of a platinum matte paint finish. The no shine finish will be scratch and dirt resistant, so we will see. When the paint job is what entices you to buy a car, you have bigger problems. Either way, the other exterior features sole to the CLS Grand Edition are  Bi-xenon headlamps with dark headlight castings, active headlights, a headlamp cleaning system, unique 18-inch AMG wheels and Grand Edition badging. If you have a CLS then consider the upgrade.

The inside features Alcantara headliner; aluminum sports pedals, wood trim, and ‘Grand Edition’ floor mats, oh my. If you, however, like your cars shiny then no worries, you can get another color in high gloss. Consider obsidian black, iridium silver, carneol red, or flint gray metallic paint colors. Prices for the Merceds Benz CLS Grand Edition start around $92,200 and orders will be filled starting in March 2009, as if we care. […]

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Oh My My What Did They Find?

    

An old garage isn’t the place to find treasures, at least not multi-million dollar treasures. Occasionally a rare piece or art or jewelry gets discovered in an attic or basement somewhere but what good ever came form a garage? Apparently a car was just discovered in an old garage, typical but this time it wasn’t just any car. A very rare 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Atalante was found in the old garage of Dr. Harold Carr. There were only 17 Bugatti Atalantes ever made, and a quarter of them are now housed in a museum in France. This specific Bugatti Atalante vanished about a half century ago, only to turn up now in the garage of recluse Dr. Harold Carr. This 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Atalante will be auctioned off in Paris on February 7 as part of the Bonhams Retromobile sale. If you’re a classic car junkie then we suggest you get to the auction and put your bid in. The classic car has been garaged for so long that it is still in running condition, it may need some minor cosmetic restoration but the odometer only reads 26,284 miles. The estimated value for this Bugatti Atalante has been listed at about $8.8 million. Very nice find!

 

 

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Don’t Let Christian Audigier Touch Anything

The tuning company Edo Competition has pulled out all the stops to produce the fastest Lamborghini ever made. Edo Competition has transformed the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 into a limited edition Edo LP 710 Audigier.  The reconstructed Lamborghini has new aerodynamics, wheels, tires and a new exhaust. Based on the Lamborghini Murciélago LP 640, the LP 710 features a stainless steel high performance exhaust system and 19-inch light alloy wheels. The revamped 6.5L V12 engine brings 710hp of power and 700Nm of torque. Thrusting the Edo LP 710 Audigier from zero to 62mph in 3.2 seconds and reaching 124mph in under 10 seconds.Furthurmore a top clocked speed of 223.7mph. The four-wheel drive system was taken out to save 88lbs and new new cylinder heads and an adjustable rear wing added.

What we can’t understand for the life of us is why Edo teamed up with Christian Audigier. Christian Audigier is over and it’s time to move on, period. Edo Competition basically took a gorgeous Lamborghini Murcielago after market, made it fierce and then let Christian Audigier deface it. Audigier airbrushed skulls and wings all over the outside, then embroidered the same crap on the inside. Turning the Edo LP 710 into a tasteless eyesore. Seriously please don’t let Christian Audigier touch anything else upmarket because he will destroy it with glitter and skulls. His clothing was hot for a second but after seeing the same nauseating skulls over and over and over again, it’s enough. Come up with something new already or peace out guy. 

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Lamborghini Adds Practicability in Estoque

While high class living may elude the majority, the high class are being grouped between the rich and the ultra-rich. Its a fine line but between rich and richer but either we can all appreciate a Lamborghini, period.  Whether you have your own Lamborghini or are looking to buy, Lamborghini has a new, larger, addition. The Estoque is worth mentioning because it is the first sedan by Lamborghini. The Lamborghini Estogue is maybe a more practical kind of sports car and it will make any mother proud.

The Lamborghini Estoque is perfect en route to business meetings, the golf course or even a weekend away with the kids. At the end of the day, the Estoque is the first sedan by Lamborghini that will allow you the driving satisfaction that is Lamborghini with more than one person. Plus, some more room for luggage, a few golf bags or even a car seat.  This sports sedan has a v10 engine, a very low stance, 22-inch wheels, and a rear seat entertainment system. Thus, making the Estoque the best of both worlds. The Lamborghini Estoque takes design cues from the first generation Aurora and a Gallardo. Equipped with AWD, the luxury sports car is for family, business or to simply make a bold statement. If you know what it feels like to drive a Lamborghini then enough said. The added practicability will cost you about $450,000.

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The Grand Finale of Mercedes with McLaren

In 1999, McLaren agreed to design and manufacture a sports car along with Mercedes-Benz. Thus, the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren was born, an Anglo-German sports car that rolled into the upper echelon of the automotive world.  We remember like it were yesterday and, yet, the partnership is just about up. The two will part ways but not before they introduce their grand finale. The 2009 Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR Stirling Moss will debut at the Detroit Auto Show.

The speedster edition was, of course, inspired by the iconic 300 SLR raced by Moss and Juan Manuel Fangio in the late 1950s. Don’t think this SLR is more of what you’ve already seen. In 2007 came the SLR convertible and this isn’t that but, rather, a driving experience that brings you closer to the road. The windshield, windows and windscreens have been taken away for a pure driving experience. The 650-hp supercharged 5.5-liter V8 speedster pays tribute to the end of the modern SLR in its own simple ways.

All of the limited 75 production units to be produced will feature a full carbon fiber chassis, gullwing doors and remarkable technology. The Stirling Moss SLR will run zero to 60 in 3.5 seconds and top out at 217 miles per hour. Only diehard SLR customers will be able to get close to the Stirling Moss SLR. Please don’t think that since there’s no roof or glass that the price will be cheap. That would not be Mercedes-Benz and McLaren fitting, no, no price break for you. The SLR Stirling Moss will cost you just over a million dollars. And the bittersweet story ends on that note.

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New Years in South Florida Shaping Up

 

New Year’s Eve in Miami is kind of a big deal. We want to help you ring in the new year with the hottest party but right now we want to tell you about what January 1, 2009 holds. Start this new year with Kruse International at the Boca Raton South Florida Collector Car Auction, held at the Royal Palm Polo Club. On January 1 through the 4th, Kruse International will be auctioning off 1,000 killer cars. Up for collection will be a 1972 Rolls-Royce Phantom VI Landault for $2 million, only five were ever built. A totally new 2009 Bugatti Veyron for an estimated $1.7 million. Plus, a 2003 Ferrari Enzo at $1.3 million; a 1973 Ferrari Daytona Spyder at $600,000 and formerly Rod Stewart’s ride; and a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing at $450,000. Ok, so besides the tropical weather, drop-dead gorgeous girls and outrageous parties, you can add to your luxurious car collection. Take out a few birds with one stone, if you know what we mean.  Start the year off in proper fashion, be in South Florida come New Year’s Eve. The end.
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Pricey Bull Comes in Second to Some

The Italian automaker Lamborghini seems to be aiming for Bugatti with its $1.4 million Reventon supercar. Extreme cars are a Lamborghini legacy and the legacy continues. The 2008 Lamborghini Reventon is named after the bull that killed the great matador Felix Guzman in 1948. The ferocious two-seater pulls design cues from fighter planes, like its arrow-shaped nose, and is closely based off of Lamborghini’s current Murcielago LP640.

Besides a very similar but more radical profile to the Murcielago LP640, the Reventón’s chassis is also made from composite carbon fiber.  will have the same 12-cylinder engine, tuned to deliver at least 650 horsepower at 8,000 rpms. Like the Murcielago LP640, this translates into 60 miles per hour in 3.3 seconds and top speeds well over 200 miles per hour. Flat panels underneath the car and a rear diffuser help minimize turbulence and stabalize the Reventón at high speeds. A glass cover shows off the rear-mounted engine and the rear taillight LED’s have been heat-proofed so as not to melt from the engine at high speeds.

Inside, a futuristic, all aluminum instrument panel holds three LCD screens. One of which is a g-force meter that uses a 3D grid to illustrate the forces of physics on the car as it accelerates, brakes and goes around curves. Old people needn’t worry, if computers still scare you then that’s pathetic but, at least, Lamborghini has taken you into consideration. At the touch of a special button, the digital graphs morph into a faux-analog display with classic circular instruments.

The Reventón is about the same price as a Bugatti Veyron, yet based on other numbers is down 350 horsepower and is notably slower in terms of both top speed and 0-60 mph acceleration. Plus, it seems that to many eyes, the Reventón has also placed second in terms of looks. However, at this point none of "bull-crap" really matters because only 20 Lamborghini Reventón’s will be produced and, of course, all have already been spoken for. We are pretty sure that if you are one of the Reventon 20, you’re first and foremost a Lamborghini freak. Plus, at this point everyone around you is probably afraid to utter the word Bugatti. […]

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The Newest Bond Car: The Aston Martin One-77

Shaken not stirred, drop-dead gorgeous women and, of course, Aston Martins are just a few of our favorite James Bond things.  Bond and Martin have been kindred spirits since Goldfinger hit the big screen. They are both British, good looking and have a high performance classification.  

Following tradition, James Bond should get the newest Aston Martin next go around. We did say new, Aston Martin has a new luxury supercar in the works and she is called One-77.  This will be the first all-new sports car from Aston Martin since the brand was sold away by Ford, and will fittingly become Aston Martin’s new flagship line. The One-77 will retail for $1.5 million, plus, but unless you pre-ordered you’re not getting one. The Aston Martin One-77 is a special edition limited run, and only 77 units will be made. Rumor has it that Aston Martin has already sold out, the brand received at least 100 pre-orders so they are gone ya’ll.

This is what you won’t be sitting behind, a 7.3 liter V12 engine, 700 horsepower knockout. The Aston Martin One-77 will feature signature rear mounted six-speed auto manual transition, an active aerodynamic system, hand crafted aluminum body panels, and a carbon fiber body. The body design will guarantee as low of a curb weight as possible and the car will be available in both right and left hand drive. Righty or lefty will do zero to 60 in 3.5 seconds and exceed the speed limit at 200 plus miles per hour.  Wait there’s more, the moneyed 77 will each go through an exclusive and extensive customization program with Aston Martin. This means that each owner will get to pick out every detail on their new luxury One-77. Thus, each owner will have a truly one-of-a-kind Aston Martin, in short, there will be no duplicates. All interior trim facets will be singular from the gearbox down to the custom fit driver seat. The driver seat will be one hundred percent tailored to the owner’s body, the One-77 will fit you like a really au courant glove. Furthermore, keeping obnoxious people out of "your" driver’s seat.
You’re most likely not a 007 agent but if you were quick on the up-take and managed to finagle an Aston Martin One-77, then go ahead and pretend to be whatever you want. You just afforded yourself space to do whatever you want because you have a really sick car!
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Take Your Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano to the Next Level, AfterMarket

If you want a 08′ Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, then make sure you buy the best of the best. It seems that aftermarket firms are doing pretty well for themselves. Building onto the likes of Maserati, Mercedes and Ferrari seems like a pretty sweet gig, somebody else builds the exotic car then aftermarket companies just beautify and add some kick. Novitec Rosso is a Dutch tuning company that has just supercharged the Ferrari GTB Fiorno.

Novitec Rosso kicked up the Ferrari Fiorano to get an 808 horsepower and 607 lb-ft torque out. The original V12 engine only delivered only 620 hp. The booster gets the already superfast car to 62 miles per hour in just 3.5 seconds and tops out at 211 miles per hour. The engine roar is louder thanks to a new sport exhaust system with a tailpipe diameter of 90 millimeters.  

The exterior got a front lip spoiler, an optional rear spoiler, and black taillights, also available with LED auxiliary brake light and reversing light. The enhancement then adds 20 inch Novitec Rosso NF3 light-alloy wheels on front and 21 inch wheels on back. A Brembo brake system that features steel discs with diameters of 405 millimeters and six-piston brake calipers has replaced market brakes. Plus, for better stability at high speeds a new suspension kit was added, which is activated by pushing a button on the dashboard. The advanced suspension system can raise the car up 40 millimeters to avoid speed bumps and parking ramps.  Then, once you hit 50 mph the suspension automatically reverts to its original position.

Ferrari offers a leather/carbon-fiber sport steering wheel with flattened bottom, carbon-fiber accessories and aluminium pedals but for special clients the interior can be customized in any color and material. Think of the possibilities… All enhancements by Novitec Rosso, plus the Bi-Kompressor engine conversion can be yours for an extra $59,640. Don’t cheap out. Come on, if you’re going to spend $312,395 on the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano then take it all the way and don’t look back!

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