November 16th, 2008 by Griff | No Comments | Filed in Vehicle Reviews
Aston Martin has released first pictures of the stunning new Aston Martin One-77, initially announced in August 2008.
Announced through a ‘teaser’ advertisement to emphasise its unique nature, Aston Martin One-77 is the ultimate expression of what Aston Martin stands for and will combine modern technology and design with craftsmanship and ultimate exclusivity to create the world’s most desirable automotive art form.
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November 16th, 2008 by Griff | No Comments | Filed in Vehicle Reviews
Aston Martin Racing has released the 2009 specification Aston Martin Vantage GT4 based on Aston Martin’s new 4.7 litre Aston Martin V8 Vantage. The new Vantage GT4 builds on the success of its predecessor, the 4.3 litre Vantage N24.
The Aston Martin Vantage GT4 has been under development for six months and was unveiled in Dubai this week by Aston Martin chairman, David Richards, and tested extensively at the Dubai Autodrome.
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November 15th, 2008 by Griff | No Comments | Filed in Vehicle Reviews
Much of the development of the new IS-F took place at Fuji Speedway and the Higashi-Fuji Technical Center in Japan. The IS-F is based on the proven rear-wheel-drive Lexus IS, which is equipped with a double-wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension. As well as the IS performs, Lexus engineers demanded much more of the all-new IS-F.
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November 14th, 2008 by Griff | No Comments | Filed in Vehicle Reviews
Even racier - even better: Carlsson CK63 S (Basis C 63 AMG)
– Performance kit with up to 565 PS / 415 kW
– Powerful-dynamic Carlsson-Aerodynamics
– Sport rear muffler, coil-over kit and limited slip differential
– Carlsson High Tech forged wheels 1/16 UL in 19 inches
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November 13th, 2008 by Griff | No Comments | Filed in Vehicle Reviews
Lamborghini donates the new “Gallardo LP560-4 Polizia” to the Italian State Police
Sant’Agata Bolognese, October 24, 2008 – a private ceremony was held at the Viminale Palace where Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. donated a police version of the company’s newest super sports car, Gallardo LP560-4 Polizia, to the head of the Italian State Police, Prefect Antonio Manganelli.
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November 13th, 2008 by Griff | No Comments | Filed in Vehicle Reviews
Re-capturing the myth
Lorinser reveals its re-interpretation of the latest SL
As early as back in the Fifties, a major car magazine wrote: “The Mercedes SL is the most cultivated and at the same time most fascinating among the sports cars of our time”. With the most recent facelift from Stuttgart, the myth is more alive than ever. Sportservice Lorinser has reset the jewel among sports cars: the aerodynamic body parts of the Swabian vehicle customiser are fascinatingly reminiscent of the original racing car character, when the letters SL still stood for “Sport Light”.
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Tags: Lorinser, Mercedes Benz, SL