The fourth and newest installment of the Forza Motorsport franchise is set to drop on shelves this October and the developers of the game are itching to kick things off with a limited collector’s edition. This edition includes plenty of add-ons, downloads, and memorabilia to make even fans of Gran Turismo turn green with envy.
For a price of $79.99, Xbox gamers who avail of the collector’s edition package of Forza 4 will also get a 96-page photo book called the "Cars of Forza Motorsport 4", which is presented by Top Gear. On top of that, there will also be a downloadable VIP Car Pack that includes the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, the Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera, the Ferrari 458 Challenge, the Noble M600, and the RUF RT12 R. Then there’s the Ship Bonus Car Pack that includes the Koenigsegg Agera, the Tesla Roadster, the RUF RGT-8, a 1965 Ford Mustang GT, and a 1997 Lexus SC300.
All in all, the the collector’s edition Forza 4 package has plenty of added goodies in it to justify the $80 price tag. The game’s release can’t come soon enough.
What can you do with $25K? Well, you could buy the recently launched Mini Coupe or an entry level Chevrolet Camaro. Then again, you could just pay an insane amount of money for an office chair that carries the Ferrari logo. Yep, Ferrari is now doing office chairs for $25K and people would pay that much just for a logo.
The Ferrari chair is offered in two versions - Black Alcantara over a Carbon Fiber Shell and Black & Red Leather over a Carbon Fiber Shell - and will only come in a limited run of 499 units worldwide. They are inspired by the seats found in the F430 Scuderia 16M and come in an ergonomic shape.
The headrest has an embroidered prancing horse logo in red thread and, just below it, an opening for shoulder racing belts. The seat base is an average width with a deep and comfortable back, a sculpted design that fits any modern office. The seat back tilt can be adjusted with a few turns of the carbon fiber knob on the side of the seat.
Tag Heuer has been rather busy this year coming up with several special editions to celebrate their partnerships. So far, we’ve seen the Tag Heuer Monaco V4 Titanium Chronograph, the TAG Heuer Limited Edition Indy 500 Centennial Chronograph, and the TAG Heuer McLaren MP4-12C Chronograph. Their latest ode is the limited edition Formula 1 Gulf Edition Watch which celebrates the timepiece company’s partnership with both Monaco Gulf and Formula 1.
The special edition timepiece is based on the steel 44mm wide Tag Heuer Formula 1 Big Date watch with a Swiss quartz movement and a time, subsidiary seconds dial. It features a black dial with a light gray cross-hatching pattern and contrasting Gulf racing stripes in orange and blue, as well as the orange and white Gulf logo. The Formula 1 Gulf Edition is available in either a steel or rubber strap.
The Tag Heuer Formula 1 Gulf Edition Watch sells for somewhere in the $1,000 range.
What can you do with $30K? Well, for one thing, you can buy a fully equipped family car, which would be one of the first things on many people’s lists. Ferrari, on the other hand, is offering another option: a masterpiece Jewel Brooch limited to only 3 units and available in the Ferrari Store. It can be yours for $30,416, but it will take up to four months time for delivery.
The Ferrari Brooch is crafted in elegant 18k white gold and measures 7.6 cm in height and 5.2 cm in width. It comes dressed up with 442 brilliant cut diamonds, 5.5 ct each.
The exquisite piece, handcrafted by the best Damiani master craftsmen, has been shaped to resemble the Prancing Horse, a legend in the history of motoring and the symbol of the Maranello House throughout the world. This brooch is the perfect proof that Ferrari can do the best in many areas, starting with cars, watches, and now even exquisite things like jewelry.
Swiss luxury timepiece maker Chopard is celebrating their 150th anniversary and as a tribute to this momentous occasion, the company has released a motorsports-inspired special edition watch that should have its fans drooling profusely.
The limited edition L.U.C. Engine One Tourbillon was unveiled at the recent Only Watch Charity Auction to benefit research on Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Dressed in a black and yellow-toned version of the Engine One Tourbillon model, the Only Watch limited edition is powered by an L.U.C Calibre 1TRM ‘motor’. It features a look similar to an engine block and is mounted on silent-blocks with a mechanical hand-wound tourbillon movement that was exclusively designed, developed, and built by Chopard.
The mechanical hand-wound tourbillon movement beats at a cadence of 28,800 vibrations per hour while driving displays of the hours, minutes, seconds. It also has a power reserve that lasts for about 60 hours.
Staying true to the motorsports inspiration, the engine block on the face of the watch features the Chopard signature while the DLC titanium case features alternating matte and polished finishes and has been designed to be water-resistant of up to 50 meters. Even the watch’s dial bears inspiration from the motoring universe, as does the hand-sewn black alligator leather strap that comes with four reinforced inserts bearing inspiration from car seats found on classic racing cars. The slightly curved lugs that have been screwed into the case carry the effect of streamlined car wings to provide a snug and perfect fit on the wearer.
No word yet on how much the watch fetched at the Only Watch Charity Auction, but judging by the look and painstaking detail in developing the piece and the use of a plethora of expensive items, we wouldn’t be surprised in the least bit if this fine piece of craftsmanship fetches a price north of six digits.
