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After three months of tests and trials Spadaconcept - the Italian design studio founded by Paolo Spada (former designer at Smart and Honda) together with his father Ercole, (former chief designer at Zagato and BMW), Domiziano Boschi (former Mc Kinsey) and Wojtek Sokolowski - has launched the production of its supercar, the Spada TS Codatronca. With this car Spadaconcept cherishes and revives the important heritage of Ercole Spada and the philosophy which characterized each of his creations. The company’s vision is centered on “functional design”, which, according to Ercole Spada, means to allow functionality of an object to express itself through its shape.
Following this vision Spadaconcept came up with a genuinely breaking product, something bold an daring. Far from creating a show car where anything is allowed, Spadaconcept has worked within strict feasibility constraints in order to reach the quality standards of a niche, handcrafted production, maximizing performance by introducing aerodynamic lines such to mould a light and essential body. The result is an extremely stable and manageable car, able to achieve good racing performances by exploiting at the best the power of its engine, with an original and nimble shape and essential but elegant interiors.
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Lexus is celebrating double success in the 2008 Fleet World Honours, winning the Security Award and, for the second year running, the Best Luxury Car title for the LS.
The Security Award reflects Lexus’s attention to detail in providing the highest levels of protection against theft of or from its vehicles, a commitment that is also recognised by high ratings from Thatcham, the UK insurance industry’s research body.
George Emmerson, chairman of the judging panel, said Lexus “does more than anyone else in the market” in terms of effective anti-theft provisions.
Retaining its Best Luxury Car title confirms the Lexus LS’s status as a flagship limousine that delivers exceptional comfort, refinement and technical brilliance, not least in the seamless performance of the hybrid power LS 600h.
Lexus LS600h
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Tata confirmed the F-Type Concept will go into production. We will see the production version on sale in 2012. The 2012 F-Type will be built on XF’s platform and will use the XK’s aluminum suspension components to save weight. Under the hood there will be a V6 engine with output around 235 hp. Twin turbos are a possibility. Initial rumors said the 2012 F-Type will be simply a slimmer version of the XK. Instead, take the E-Type, morph it into the radical C-XF concept and XF production car and then develop those themes to become the F-Type. Jaguar could very easily end up with the coolest sports car of the 21st century.
Ferrari revealed today the first images and official details of the 2009 California, the latest addition to the new generation of Ferraris launched in 2004 with the 612 Scaglietti and added to more recently with the 430 Scuderia.
The California will be powered by a new V8 engine mounted for the first time in the marque’s history in the mid-front position. The engine develops 460 CV at 7,500 rpm with a torque curve that enhances vehicle dynamics and provides maximum driving pleasure which is typical for Ferrari.
As per the traditional Ferrari transaxle layout, the engine, which allows the Ferrari California to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 4.0 seconds, will be coupled to a 7-speed dual clutch transmission that boosts the car’s performance while enhancing the driving pleasure, improves ride comfort and reduces fuel consumption and emissions (c.310 g/km CO2). California will make its world debut this autumn at the Paris Motor Show, but more details will be unveiled in the upcoming weeks. Press release after the jump. >> read 2009 Ferrari California Picture Gallery .
Even if many people do not understand the meaning of the new X6, BMW announced today that the BMW X6 had been already sold out for this year. According to the company, BMW plans to produce 40,000 units in average worldwide in a full production year during the product’s lifecycle. Half of the worldwide production quota will be reserved for U.S sales. Surprising that the X6 is sold out? Well, not really, most of the U.S dealerships sold their cars within the first week and there is a waiting list already at some of them. Wait until the X6 xDrive50 hits the showrooms. No one really believed that the X6 will be such an outstanding car. The BMW X6 will be available in two engine variants: the xDrive50i (4.4 V8 engine, 400 hp, 450lb.-ft torque) and the xDrive35i (3.0 inline six-cylinder engine, 300 hp, 300 lb.-ft torque), both with Twin Turbo and direct injection. The BMW X6 offers unique features and performance ability in a combination unmatched by any other vehicle. 2008 BMW X6
Maybe this is a little bit too much for this Mercedes…Yes, for the folks who don’t know the car you see in the photo is actually a Mercedes S-Class but the vehicle received some extreme tuning from its Japanese driver. The body kit features huge fenders, big alloy wheels, a strange rear spoiler and maybe the most unusual thing about the car are the enormous exhaust pipes.
The AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO has developed a new limited edition vehicle, the exclusive SL 63 AMG Edition IWC. Limited to a total of 200 units, the new roadster features an eye-catching designo magno Kashmir white finish as well as an AMG Exterior Carbon package with a matte surface. In keeping with the exterior appearance, the vehicle’s interior is fitted with Carbon matte trim as well as Tobago Brown nappa leather upholstery that creates additional visual and tactile highlights.
In addition, the vehicle features the AMG Performance package to ensure unparalleled handling. All SL 63 AMG Edition IWC vehicles will be delivered to customers along with an exquisite “Grosser Ingenieur” (Great Engineer) watch from the renowned Swiss watchmaker IWC Schaffhausen.
The SL 63 AMG Edition IWC will be powered by a AMG 6.3-liter V8 engine engine that delivers 525 hp and a peak torque of 630 Nm. The engine is mated by an all-new AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT seven-speed sports transmission. It makes the 0to 60 mph sprint in 4.6 seconds and has a top speed limited to 186 mph. >> read 2008 Mercedes SL 63 AMG Edition IWC Picture Gallery .
The Bentley Continental looks amazing from the start, but in this "murder red" Candy paint job it is simply amazing! The car is own by Ice T, and after few weeks of work it is finally "on the road again!"
The paint job was made by Merzees, and we have to admit they done an incredible job! The "Murder Red" Continental will be presented this year at the SEMA Show, but more details will follow by then. Stay tuned! Ice T’s "murder red" Bentley Continental Picture Gallery .
The Bellagio Fastback Touring made its official debut at the Villa d’Este Concorso d’Eleganza, in Italy. Based on the Maserati Quattroporte Sedan, Bellagio is powered by a 4.2-liter V8 engine that delivers 400 hp and it makes the 0 to 60 mph sprint in 5.2 seconds and can hit a top speed of 171 mph. Carozzeria Touring Superleggera announced the car will go into production, as a very limited edition. Customers will be able to further personalize the Bellagio with different colors, interiors, materials and extras. According to the Italian coachbuilder “prices will be identical or even lower than equivalent sportscars”. The Bellagio Fastback Touring forms a tribute to Maserati successful Quattroporte model. The most luxury Italian saloon car of the post-War period has in fact been transformed in a sports fastback with rear door and large loading space, to offer the market a top level sportcar, never realized before. The Bellagio Fastback Touring has dimensions and performance identical to the saloon’s, it weighs only 50 kg more and doesn’t need particular homologations. It’s the ideal car for those who need a high standing and performance car also for leasure, able to accommodate four persons in maximum comfort and a series of sports equipments, luggages and whatever you need in your spare time. The Bellagio Fastback Touring can therefore be made to measure not only in colors, interiors and desired accessories, but also in tailor-made solutions for its owner: spaces for shotguns, ski, golf and all big objects in general.
The 2009 BMW 7-Series will make it world debut in October at the Paris Motor Show, but the first details will be released in July. The car will go on sale in very late October early November. The Short Wheel Base (SWB) F01 is about 10cm (4 inches) longer than the current car (E65), and has a longer wheelbase (14cm = approx. 5.5 inches). So, F01 is only a tad shorter than the current E66 (Long wheel base). There will be a variety of engines offered including the N74 which is the engine code for the newest Twin Turbo V12. Some information also indicates that a naturally aspirated direct inject 4.4l V8 will be offered. As we had discussed before Hybrids will also be available but not at the initial launch. The ZF 8 speed will of course be the mode of gear selection. The next generation xenon adaptive lights with CELIS LED coronas (angel eyes) are brighter in the latest spy shots in order to meet some countries day time running light requirements.
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