DRIV3R.world Supercar Magazine - Issue 2

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Editors’ note

Welcome back At DRIV3R.world we believe that Southern Africa is one of the most beautiful places on earth. The natural beauty is second to none from its range of mountains to its rivers, the sandy beaches to its lush forests, its incredible diverse flora and fauna and most importantly, its people.

To showcase this, we take you on a journey with every issue and this time our Travel Chapters goes to Karkloof Safari Villas and Spa. We bring you amazing photography from the Namib desert via Lens Traveller and an Alfaholic allows us into his world over coffee.

At DRIV3R.world we are in awe with created art as well and in this issue we present to you the Ferrari F8 Tributo, a modern tribute to yesteryear cars from Maranello. We also showcase the ultimate luxury brand, Rolls Royce with the highlight for us being handpicked for the Rolls Royce Experience at Gerotek Test Facilities. Thank you to Daytona and Rolls Royce!

We’d like to also congratulate the organisers of the Concours d’ Elegance Durban, John Aritho and Avish Maharaj on their second annual journey back in time that took place at Durban Country Club and wish them the very best with many more in the future years.

Enjoy issue two and feel free to send us feedback. thohida@driv3r.world farah@driv3r.world

Farah and Thohida

DRIV3R.world is South Africa’s only supercar focused magazine that reviews supercars, great driving roads, coffee stops, luxury destinations and collectables.

Our print magazine is circulated nationally in South Africa and available at airport lounges & coffee shops, supercar clubs, and selected hotels.

Head of Editorial: Farah Rahim farah@driv3r.world Head of Advertising: Thohida Mohamed thohida@driv3r.world Publisher: Dot World Media(Pty)Ltd Audley Road Westville South Africa Phone: 065 031 0000 Website: www.driv3r.world Contributors & Advisory: Aseed Mthini, Someyya Rahim, Leticia Cox, Zain Kader, Fidah Kader, Luke Sander, Zahir Bassa, ZP Dala, Damien Davis, Siddeek Rahim and Vinni Dlamini.

Press Photography and Text: Porsche AG, McLaren, Aston Martin, wAudi, Lamborghini, Tag Heuer, Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, BMW Group and Koenigsegg .

Cover Photo Credit: Lamborghini Printers: Paarl Media KZN

Supercar Preview - Page 53

We get up close and personal with the incredible Ferrari F8 Tributo during its world tour visit to South Africa and tell you what to expect.

A Rolls Royce Experience - Page 43

Driving a new Rolls Royce is always special... Driving the full line up of new Rolls Royce around Gerotek Testing Facilities in a single day is EPIC!

Travel Chapters - Page 24

In this issue Travel Chapters features a visit to Karkloof Game Reserve and Spa in a Maserati Levante modified by Mansory.

Coffee with an Alfaholic - Page 38

At DRIV3R.world we love cars and conversations over coffee. In this issue we interview an “Alfaholic” on his passion for Alfa’s.

Collectable Cars - Page 46

With the BMW M Festival Coming up soon, we thought it appropriate to review 2 of our favourite M’s, the E36 and E46 BMW M3’s.

Supercar Photography - Page 66

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We take an Audi R8 V10 onto dirt roads to an epic review and photoshoot with some extra machinery on a massive construction site.

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Koenigsegg Jesko

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Hypercar preview Jesko is named after Jesko von Koenigsegg, the father of company Founder and CEO, Christian von Koenigsegg.

Jesko von Koenigsegg was a key presence at Koenigsegg Automotive during its formative years. His considerable business acumen helped steer the company through many early challenges. Now retired and in his 80’s, Jesko von Koenigsegg and his wife, Brita, were on-hand at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show to see his namesake vehicle introduced to the world.

Jesko – the all-new megacar from Koenigsegg – is powered by a newly designed, 1280hp, twin-turbocharged V8 engine that benefits from significant changes to the Agera engine it replaces.

At the core of the newly designed engine is the world’s lightest V8 crankshaft. Weighing just 12.5 kilos, Koenigsegg’s new flat-plane 180-degree crankshaft allows Jesko to produce more power, with greater efficiency, while achieving a higher 8500rpm limit.

The Koenigsegg Jesko features an all-new 9-speed, multiclutch transmission – the second transmission to be 100% designed and built in-house at Koenigsegg, following the Direct Drive system designed for the Regera.

The Koenigsegg Jesko was designed as the ultimate road-friendly track car. Koenigsegg re-engineered what was already a class-leading chassis, equipping it with a host of new technologies to make driving easier around town and much faster on the circuit.

At the core of every Koenigsegg is its carbon fibre monocoque. Jesko uses a new monocoque, designed with the experience of vehicles past but with the requirements of our future customers in mind. The new tub is 40mm longer and 22mm higher, which allows for more legroom, headroom, a more spacious cabin feel and a clearer view through the wrap-around windscreen.

The tub retains its industry-best torsional rigidity, at 65,000 Nm per degree. It’s also extremely strong and safe, with both the Agera RS and Regera passing crash tests for both EU and USA homologation in recent years. The monocoque is a carbon fibre and aluminium sandwich construction with integrated fuel tanks, rollover bars and reinforcement using Dyneema – the strongest fibre in the world Jesko features aerodynamics designed with one goal in mind – blistering on-track performance. As Jesko is an all-new vehicle, Koenigsegg went back to the drawing board and designed an all-new rear wing, new front splitter and new rear diffuser. These form the core of an active aerodynamics and airflow package that maximises

downforce while minimising drag. The signature, airplanelike wrap-around windscreen stays intact, albeit improved for visibility. The Koenigsegg wrap-around windscreen has always played a crucial role in the aerodynamic performance of Koenigsegg cars, as no other windscreen solution can offer the same drag efficiency and high-speed stability. It also reduces upper body lift and delivers high quality airflow to the rear wing.

Jesko is equipped with a full suite of creature comforts and a level of convenience more befitting a grand tourer than your typical track weapon. The simple push of a button on the elegant Koenigsegg remote control operates Autoskin, the pioneering body opening system first shown on the Regera. Minituarised hydraulics that were initially designed to operate aerodynamic systems now engage to open the car’s doors and hoods, allowing true touchless entry.

Koenigsegg’s signature dihedral synchro-helix door hinge has also been re-designed. It now opens slightly outwards and upwards compared to the original. This provides even more room for ingress and egress, and reduces the danger of scraping high curbs. The Autoskin system includes sensors to protect both automated doors from opening where an obstruction is detected.

The interior is swathed in luxury materials – leather, alcantara, carbon fibre, aluminium and glass.Jesko’s electrically operated seats can be finished in the customer’s choice of leather or alcantara, with an almost endless variety of colour and contrast options. The sport bucket seats are built around a carbon fibre seat shell, resulting in a seat that is both extremely light and comfortable.

Controls for seat position and heating are available via the SmartCenter touchscreen. Drivers can find the perfect driving position by matching their seat position with the fully adjustable steering column and pedal box.

The ambience of the Koenigsegg cabin is one of luxury combined with technology. Rich materials combine with traditional artisan craftsmanship and modern convenience to provide a truly beautiful place to drive without compromise. The cabin is modern and elegant, yet easily switches between relaxed cruising and high-performance track work.

The cabin benefits from Koenigsegg’s new, larger monocoque, with increased legroom and headroom, greater rearward visibility and an even more airy feeling thanks to a larger curved windscreen.

That air of freedom is enhanced even further when the lightweight roof is removed, turning Jesko from a sleek, sporting coupe into a sun-loving roadster.

Source:Koenigsegg

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Petrolhead with an Audi R8 V10 and a Monster Jeep When you hear the words “self-made” you automatically think success and that is true in this instance. The term “self-made man” was a classic phrase coined by Henry Clay of the United States in 1832; it is defined by an individual whose success lays within them, as opposed to outside conditions. This is true when it comes to, Ranvir Singh, who also happens to love cars as much as us.

As I was navigated into the house, I didn’t know what to expect, I was briefed to cover a piece of the owner of an Audi R8. In my mind I pictured a 50-something elderly man, on the brink of retirement, having made his millions and ready to jet off into the horizon having paid his dues in the workplace. This image was instantly erased as I was welcomed by Ranvir, a 37 year old, computer buff, who knew exactly what to do and how to do it in order to achieve the success he has attained over the years.

The co-founder of InfoSys Software Solutions, a custom design software company, which was in operation for 11 years, before being bought by HealthBridge, a world-class medical billing software company, for a very handsome fee.

I’ve always believed that in order to achieve success, you must surround yourself with success, but what are the components for success? Ranvir, mentions his routine is like every other person, he wakes up, showers, prays, coffee, work, lunch, end the working day at 6pm - sounds pretty normal. True success is determined by the attitude you give to your work and to those you work with.

There’s more to life than just work, it would be a crime if I didn’t ask Ranvir about his hobbies, besides driving and collecting fast cars. Despite being heavily involved in the binary world, Ranvir, has never took on the gaming experience, but instead invested his time in collecting and

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building (not playing) classic LEGO constructions. Kids play with LEGO, adults build LEGO. Besides building and inventing, which is another interest in the mind of Ranvir, he has also taken it upon himself to purchase the world’s largest pieced puzzle, coming in at a mammoth, 40 320 pieces – the Ravensburger Disney moments jigsaw puzzle.

From LEGO, to puzzles and even building his own JEEP, yes you read right, a JEEP Wrangler Unlimited – built on his own, over 2 months, in 2016.

As we made our way through the labyrinth pathway to get to the garages, parked in one corner, the black beast R8 V10, convertible, glistening it all its splendour, it truly was, amore a prima vista, a remarkable feat for German engineering. “I would never take this car out unless the top is down,” were the wise words that Ranvir uttered to me as I ogled his latest addition to his lot. Adjacent to the black beauty was the majestic Chevrolet Lumina SSV, 6 litre, V8 Sedan, his third car ever purchased. Both machines echoing a scene from an installment of the Fast and the Furious franchise. “Top speed?” I eagerly asked. “301!” was the response and let’s leave it at that. When asked about his motoring upbringing, Ranvir, mentions that his first car was a Toyota Corolla 1.6 in the early 2000’s, he then progressed and became the first member in his family to purchase something out of the box (pun intended), a Honda Civic 1.8. Next up on his list is the Lamborghini Aventador, out of reach? I don’t think so.

I have met many unique individuals in my life, but this under 40, self-made businessman with an interest in exploring the depths of technology has made me keen to know what is next on the agenda. Only time will tell…

Check out the inside back cover of this issue and our website for more awesome photos of Ranvir’s Audi R8.

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New Car preview The Porsche 911 Speedster combines the aspiration of a purist, driver-oriented pleasure vehicle with motorsport technology suitable for everyday use.

A high-revving 375 kW, 4-litre naturally aspirated boxer engine delivers an emotive sound experience in the cockpit. The six-speed GT transmission is shifted manually. Visually, the new Speedster establishes a bridge to its own history, the 356 Roadster from 1948.

Taking centre stage is the aesthetically shaped convertible top compartment lid with its double-bubble streamliners, a quintessential feature of this sports car type ever since the 911 Speedster from 1988.

The heart of the new Speedster is adopted from the 911 GT3. The naturally aspirated six-cylinder boxer engine with 4-litre displacement is a pure GT engine. The peak power of 375 kW is reached at 8,400 rpm, with the maximum engine speed at 9,000 rpm. The engine delivers a maximum torque of 470 Nm at 6,250 rpm. The new 911 Speedster accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 4.0 seconds and reaches a top speed of 310 km/h.

Lightweight design also dictates other body components of the Speedster.

The carbon-fibre composite bonnet weighs in 2 kilograms lighter than on the 911 GT3, while the carbon-fibre composite wings originate from the 911 R. The front apron was borrowed from the GT3, but the front spoiler lip is a completely new development.

Instead of the Talbot mirrors used on the concept vehicle, the production version of the new Speedster features electrically adjustable and heated Sport Design exterior mirrors. The extending, aerodynamically tuned rear spoiler and rear apron have been adopted from the 911 GT3 Touring for the Speedster.

The interior is characterised by black leather elements for the side bolsters and head restraints of the carbon-

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fibre composite full-bucket seats, the armrests in the door trims and the shortened gear lever. The centre panels of the seats are upholstered in perforated leather, the lightweight door panels with black door pulls and stowage nets reduce the overall weight.

Befitting its status as a driver’s car, Porsche only offers the 911 with a manual six-speed sports transmission.

It features an “auto-blip” function which precisely and independently compensates differences in engine speed between the gears when downshifting through automatic throttle blips.

The GT philosophy behind the new Speedster is also reflected in its chassis. With its sporty rearaxle steering and dynamic engine mounts, the chassis is based on the technology of the 911 GT3 and 911 R. Control systems with sports tuning and 25-millimetre lower body have been precisely adapted to the new requirements. The open-top two-seater runs on 20-inch forged Speedster alloy wheels with central locks. The standard equipment includes internally vented and perforated ceramic composite brake discs.

Porsche also optionally offers the new 911 Speedster with a Heritage Design package. This includes the interior colour scheme in black and cognac with golden details. Special “spears” paintwork in white for the front fascia and front wings is applied to the basic vehicle paintwork in GT Silver Metallic.

Historic looking motor sports decals for the doors and front lid complete the package. Owners can select their own maximum two-digit start numbers like shown in the photos. The Porsche crests and the gold-coloured logos correspond to the designs used in the 50s and 60s.

Source: Porsche AG

Supercar preview

VANTAGE

AMR

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Vantage AMR fulfills Aston Martin’s promise to deliver a product with the involvement and driver engagement that only a manual can offer.

The heart of Vantage AMR remains Aston Martin’s potent new alloy, 4-litre twin-turbo V8 engine. Set low and as far back in the chassis as possible for optimal centre-of-gravity and near perfect 50:50 weight distribution, this high performance, high efficiency engine develops 510 PS at 6000 rpm and 625 Nm from 2000-5000 rpm, propelling Vantage AMR from 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds and 0-62 mph in 4.0 seconds. As with the existing Vantage model, top speed is met at 195 mph. However, while performance is still at the forefront of all Vantage models, its delivery in the Vantage AMR is very different.

Vantage AMR is equipped with a motorsport-inspired 7-speed transmission developed by Graziano, featuring a ‘dog-leg’ first gear.

Inside, the driver is presented with the opportunity to deliver each gear with both precision and finesse via a hand-stitched leather-clad gearstick.

Second to seventh gears, those that will be used most frequently when on the move, are positioned in a traditional double H-pattern configuration.

To ensure a more rewarding and engaging experience expected of a manual, Vantage AMR’s transmission is mated to a limited-slip differential, tuned and calibrated by Aston Martin’s leading dynamics team, headed by Chief Engineer Matt Becker, from the team’s base at Silverstone Race Circuit.

Vantage AMR’s manual transmission also features AMSHIFT. The system, which is driver selectable, uses clutch, gear position and prop shaft sensors, together with finely-tuned engine management program to mimic the technique of heel-and-toe downshifts; the act of blipping the throttle while braking and changing gear to allow smoother deceleration and cornering as a result. AMSHIFT also offers the capability of full-throttle upshifts for maximum smoothness and minimal interruption in acceleration.

Removing the automatic transmission and including carbon ceramic brakes as standard not only creates a purer driver experience, but also assists in removing 95 kg of weight. Known for its handling prowess already, Vantage AMR pushes the boundaries further and continues to exploit Aston Martin’s latest adaptive damping system incorporating Skyhook technology with Sport, Sport + and Track modes – to ensure the car’s character can be tuned to the driver’s preference or road conditions.

Limited to 200-units, Vantage AMR is available in five designer specifications. 141 of those 200 will be available in either Sabiro Blue, Onyx Black, China Grey or White Stone. In contrast, the final 59 will be crafted in celebration of the 60th anniversary since Aston Martin’s triumphant 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans victory with DBR1. Named “Vantage 59”, this fixed specification features a Stirling Green and Lime exterior paint scheme and Dark Knight leather and alcantara interior, finished with a signature AMR lime stripe and stitch.

Speaking of Vantage AMR, Andy Palmer President and Group CEO, Aston Martin Lagonda said, “When I joined this company, customers asked and, as a gearbox engineer and racer, I promised that we would always offer a manual transmission in our line-up.

The Vantage AMR not only honours that commitment but sets us apart from our competitors in continuing to offer a three-pedal option. In a world of autonomous robo-taxis, Aston Martin will continue to advance the art and science of performance driving.

With the Vantage AMR, we have created a thoroughly modern sports car that rewards effort and focus from the driver; the antidote to driving a computer game.

Starting price is €184,995. Deliveries of Vantage AMR are scheduled to begin during the final quarter of 2019.

Source: Aston Martin

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New Car preview “The new McLaren GT combines competition levels of performance with continent-crossing capability, wrapped in a beautiful body and true to McLaren’s ethos of designing superlight cars with a clear weight advantage over rivals.

Designed for distance, it provides the comfort and space expected of a Grand Tourer, but with a level of agility never experienced before in this segment. In short, this is a car that redefines the notion of a Grand Tourer in a way that only a McLaren could.” - Mike Flewitt, Chief Executive Officer, McLaren Automotive Positioned alongside the established Sports, Super and Ultimate Series families, this is a new McLaren for a new audience and provides an alternative to existing products in an expanding market segment. In re-imagining the spirit of traditional Grand Touring – long-distance driving in comfort, at higher speeds and with room for luggage – McLaren has also redefined the modern GT ownership experience with a car that is lighter, faster and more engaging than existing products in the segment, with greater space, comfort and usability.

The interior is a cosseting space designed to delight on longer journeys, but with all the essentials for focused, high-performance driving; the seating position, location of controls and forward visibility are as important here as they are in any McLaren. The streamlined, electrically adjusted and heated seats, which are unique to the McLaren GT, have been engineered to meet the requirements of Grand Touring, being optimised for long-distance comfort, with the perfect amount of padding and shoulder and back support in combination with superb lateral control.

Creating a new type of McLaren – and the first true Grand Tourer from the brand – saw the McLaren design team embracing the visual history of Grand Touring cars while remaining true to the philosophies that underpin all McLaren design.

The new McLaren GT is available to order now worldwide, with customer deliveries commencing towards the end of 2019. Pricing starts at £163,000 including taxes.

Source: McLaren

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Travel Chapters in a Maserati levante Out of Africa into Italian class.

When the wild wants to take you there.

I am getting too close for comfort. Do you blame me? With this amount of power underneath me, do you blame me? I just got too close. Let me take you to the place where I am now.

A crowded N3 surrounded by the mediocre whispers of a thousand irritated engines, asking to be pushed further than that frustrating first base.

And here I sit, in a white Maserati Levante, my body aching to push this snow-wolf past the hills and craters of average, into the realm of the impossible, a place where the real she-wolf that I am hunting is flying far ahead of me. I can still smell her perfume on my skin.

Here’s a flashback, just for your pure entertainment.

Oscar Wilde once spoke about the macabre beauty of hungry monsters.

And in my flashback, I became one.

You remember my woman, the writer who flits into and out of my life, pushing me into the friend zone? She’s back in my life. She came over last night, her eyes smudged with mascara. Her angst and tears, about some man who had treated her badly. It always was around 3 a.m. that she would wander over to me, her characteristic black lace shawl thrown around her shoulders.

Cups of black coffee, and she looked up at me from her usual place, curled up on my sheepskin bed-throw, the colour of clotted cream. Her lips, bitten in moments of poetic rumination. I leaned over, she looked vulnerable.

I took in her scent. There was a hedonistic thrill that shook through me as I leaned in for a taste. And that was it.

Like a leopard, she sprang up, wide eyes and wild hair. She ran. She grabbed one of the sets of keys off my teak antique key holder I had bargained off an old man in Nepal.

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bargained

I guess I bargained for everything in my life. My life of the hustle. Before I could get to her, she had fled. I frightened her. She took the Porsche, the one I had driven her to the ocean in when she had arrived from New York. From my Penthouse balcony, I saw the Porsche disappear along the Durban Golden Mile, just as the sun came up on a sane Durban Sunday.

This time, I would follow her. And I knew exactly where she was headed.

We had been talking about a book she had been reading. “Out of Africa”

by Karen Blixen, later made into a movie starring that classy dame, Meryl Streep. She was heading for the wild African bush, and I was going to follow her.

For how long would she and I play this cat and mouse game? It needed to end. What better place for things to end and begin, than a luxury Safari Retreat in the heart of the KwaZulu Natal Midlands. The Karkloof Safari Villas and Spa. At the Karkloof Safari Villas, Collin greets me at the tucked away reception lodge. I don’t say much. He says “Villa six for you. She’s in Villa five.”

For a split second I suffer separation anxiety when my Maserati is taken away to the parking area, but I recover quickly. She’s at the Spa. My driver Bloom takes me deeper and deeper into the wild. The Spa and the Villas are closeted away from all eyes. You wouldn’t know they were there, they just appear like a mirage before you.

My muscles in a knot, I want to ease all my tensions of the drive and this personal roller coaster before I meet her. My massage is sublime, it works every knot in my body. The Spa offers five varieties of authentic Thai massages and various other treatments like manicures, facials, and reflexology. After my Thai massage, I walk over to the indoor pools. She is

sitting there, looking vulnerable. Her hair is messy and wet.

She hugs her robe around her. She feigns nonchalance.

We both agree. No words. Not now. I know she needs some space. And I need a nap after the massage. In a tacit agreement, we agree to meet at dinner.

My Villa drips luxury. From the Nespresso coffee station to the warmed stone floors slathered with rugs, and a huge bed. Slatted wooden shutters keep out the light. I crave a bath. My bathroom is the size of most people’s corner office. I slip into a steaming bath of scented salts.

She is dressed for dinner. A red cashmere shawl she got as a gift from some adoring fan in Kashmir and her signature red lipstick. Polished and remote, she walks ahead of me to the dining table. Dinner is a quiet affair. She savours a Caprese Salad with unctuous mozzarella balls. I dive into grilled calamari. Mains for her is sole swathed in lemon butter cream and again, I make no apologies for being a carnivore in the African bush, enjoying my medium rare rump steak with relish. Dessert is hot apple pie with silky custard.

Dinner done, we have nothing to do with our hands. We walk back to our villas. I linger for a moment at her door.

She looks at me saying things she dare not say, things like messages we send and delete in the middle of a night. I hang back. I’ve lost her again. I fall into a dreamless sleep, alone... ... Morning and a cold shower. We meet for breakfast and speak in pleasantries that drive me crazy. But, I don’t push too hard. The night had been hard enough for her, the rings under her eyes say so.

The cheerful Game Ranger, Bloom takes us on an impromptu game drive because we had missed the early morning scheduled one. When I see her eyes light up at the impala, wildebeest, warthogs and zebras peacefully walking around in a safe and eco-friendly surrounding, I know she is happy. She laughs with delight at a mother and baby rhino pair that come so close to us, we feel their enormity dwarf all the cares we have in this world.

But, the cares of the world are waiting for us, in all their complications.

We reach our cars. She grins at my Maserati.

“I knew you would come in this car,” she says and tosses me the keys to my Porsche she had stolen.

I toss her the keys back.

“Keep the Porsche,” I tell her. I have the Maserati.

We drive back to the world, separately. Alone!

ZP Dala and Z Bassa for DRIV3R.world Special thank you to Karkloof Game Reserve and Spa www.karkloofsafarivillas.com

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Mini Review Maserati Levante with Mansory modifications

Fun Factor Performance Rarity Investment Value

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This is something special! A Ferrari derived V6 twin turbo upfront, a wide body from Mansory and carbon fibre embellishments very tastefully done front and rear. No trident Levante has looked so menacing. The blacked out grill treatment brings to mind another mythical creature and I somehow hear him say ‘Luke, I am your father’.

Then the engine fires up and I am convinced that Darth Vader would drive this when amongst us mortals. A crackle and a snarly burble lets you know that the heart of this beast has been orchestrated for aural bliss. I don’t know any other manufacturer that spends as much time on the engine note like Ferrari does. Their engine noises have been known to intoxicate petrol heads the world over and Maserati has chosen well from sister company Ferrari for the heart of this beast.

The Maserati Levante has not been the nicest SUV to look at but Mansory, the German luxury car modification company has taken the Levante to the dark side of aggression levels. This vehicle turns heads wherever you venture and the exhaust note in sports mode certainly announces your arrival. Mansory have given it a complete wide body kit including side flaps and a new grill mask with vertical and horizontal accents in carbon fibre. The wheelhouse expansions and door attachments increase the width of the vehicle and the rear diffusor which most motorists will view, fit in perfectly with the angular quad exhausts split on either end. Brown chocolate leather with matching wood inserts shout Italian styling and the

feeling one gets is one of quality and luxury in a very tasteful execution. Not many manufacturers make seats that cosset you like the Maserati does and very few are able to withstand 22 inch wheels on sports suspension without it pounding your kidneys and lower back. The ride quality is the perfect balance between luxurious comfort and dynamic performance.

I always wondered about those tail like barbs on the edges of the trident - Maserati’s emblem - and I can see how it works. The tail whips itself out of the front grill and cracks itself on the cars in front hogging the fast lane. Boy, it certainly works. It’s like watching mice scurrying out the way of this rather aggressive looking creature coming up behind them. Or is that Stormtroopers wishing that the light saber is not cracked on their heads? Speaking of light sabers, this car is wrapped in frozen white which accentuates the carbon fibre better than any other colour.

This is not so much an SUV but more a GT that could traverse expanses of country or planet in a short space of time in comfort. The twin turbo V6 has no noticeable lag and the gearbox a ZF eight speed has a cog for every situation. I don’t know who measures gear changes any longer however for me it’s perfectly instant. Flick the lever and a gear is available, while the engine will blip the throttle on a downchange and that crackly snarl is there in between changes. Its symphony for the enthusiast driver or for those listening on the sidewalk. This is theatre and this is what the Italians bring to motoring. The Germans may have perfected the modern motor vehicle but the Italians give it soul. In this case Mansory have done both.

Special thank you to SMG Collection

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Aventador SVJ Roadster

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Supercar preview The open top version of the coupé, the Aventador SVJ Roadster upholds the exceptional performance, handling and aerodynamic superiority of the SVJ, with its unique roadster design granting an exclusive open air exhilaration to both driver and passenger.

“The Aventador SVJ Roadster inherits all the power, performance and ground breaking aerodynamic technologies of the coupé, but with its own iconic presence and prowess,” says Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Automobili Lamborghini, Stefano Domenicali. “It is as fundamentally exciting to drive as the Aventador SVJ but with an added exclusivity: the option of the open air. With the same extraordinary performance roof on or off, the Aventador SVJ Roadster incorporates the dynamism of the coupé with the unique spirit of a Lamborghini roadster.”

Its coupé stablemate took the NürburgringNordschleife production car record lap-time and the roadster is no less a futuristic, driver’s car. Benchmark performance comes from the most powerful series production V12-engined car produced to date by Lamborghini, outputting 770 hp at maximum 8,500 rpm. The SVJ Roadster delivers 720 Nm of torque at 6,750 rpm, with a weight-to-power ratio of 2.05 kg/hp.

The SVJ accelerates from standing to 100 km/h in 2.9 seconds and from 0 to 200 km/h in 8.8 seconds.

A top speed of more than 350 km/h is complemented by a braking distance of 100 km/h to 0 in 31 meters.

The roadster roof, constructed from high pressure RTM carbon fibre, is removable via quick-release levers in the cabin, and securely stored under the front hood. Weighing less than 6 kg, the roadster adds only 50 kg to the SVJ coupé’s weight of 1,525kg.

Just 800 units will be produced of the Aventador SVJ Roadster. The car shown in Geneva in the new matt color bronzo zenas (bronze) features a special Ad Personam livery in bianco phanes (white). The livery emphasizes the sharp lines of the front and rear bumpers and further enriches the specifically redesigned engine bonnet.

The SVJ Roadster sports the Aventador SVJ’s design purity, inspired by super-fast, super-athletic, aeronautical references such as space ships and jet fighters as well as race motorbikes. The Roadster’s lines, with roof on or off, clearly identify its aerodynamic design and superiority, delivered by the latest 2.0 version of ALA: Aerodinamica Lamborghini Attiva, Lamborghini’s patented active aerodynamics system. Large side air intakes and front side fins increase airflow, aid cooling and reduce drag. Airflow

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over the roof is uninterrupted whether the roof is on or off, and the overall result is an improvement by 40% of the total downforce compared to the Aventador SV Roadster version.

The V12 SVJ-enhanced powerplant, with titanium intake valve, new-shape intake runner and length, and modified intake cylinder head duct for higher flow coefficient, is visible through the lightweight carbon fibre rear engine bonnet, removable via quick release clips. The high-mounted lightweight naked exhaust produces the most emotive sound from the SVJ Roadster’s engine, adding to the experience of the roadster’s occupants.

The Aventador SVJ Roadster sports super-light ‘Nireo’ aluminium rims, fitted with specially designed Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires or with optional street-legal Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R tires.

The Aventador SVJ Roadster provides an exclusive, fun-to drive experience, especially with the roof off, on road or track. The three driving modes STRADA, SPORT and CORSA are complemented by the EGO option, allowing the driver to fully customize his preferences for car set-up and they have been optimized to work together with active aerodynamics.

The SVJ Roadster’s occupants are assured a comfortable experience with the roof off, the driver can electronically open the rear window, which functions as a windshield when closed and when open, amplifies the unique sound of the naturally aspirated V12 engine.

The specification of the Aventador SVJ is virtually limitless through Lamborghini’s Ad Personam customization program. In the interior every single leather and Alcantara part can be specified upon customer demand. The program is offered through every authorized Lamborghini dealer and it is also possible for customers to access a very exclusive area in the Lamborghini factory to create a unique car.

Starting price in Europe is EUR 387,007 (excl VAT)

Source: Lamborghini

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A Renewed Sense of Health and Beauty

A spa experience takes you away from the mundane into the realm of the exceptional. Whilst many spas focus on the aesthetics of beauty, Camelot Spa Pearls Mall, delivers you beyond beauty into the world where wellness and health combine into a life-changing experience. Having been to spas worldwide including high end spaces in Dubai, Bali, Thailand and New York, I had suffered the lack of a bespoke experience when I am in Durban. Carrying the tension of a caffeine addiction, hours at a computer and having just stepped off a plane from Kashmir, I was seeking a place that would revive me for a fast-paced weekend at the Durban July.

Camelot Spa Pearls Mall welcomes you into an oceanthemed interior, where you are swiftly whisked off into a soft robe and slippers to a glass fronted room with a view of the Indian Ocean. The taster of what is to come from the healing powers of the sea is visualised by the feeling of being on the upper deck of a cruise ship, sipping fresh juices and munching on strawberries. It takes a great deal to relax me, and deep breaths are often my problem.

Candice, my therapist was deeply intuitive, sensing much without me having to say anything at all. She explained the therapies, the products and the sequence of events, and if you are a high functioning Type A like me, all this information is well stored. The scent of ylang-ylang in a spray to start my therapies had me breathing deeply for the first time that day.

Camelot Spa Pearls Mall uses the French Thalgo Range of products, a range that is researched and developed to

use the power of restorative marine properties to revitalise and heal. Treatment of the face and body with Thalgo technology and products becomes a luxurious ritual of accessing your body’s senses to create beauty through healing.

Treatment began with first assessing my problem areas, picking up areas of congestion where lymph had become static creating puffiness and a dull complexion. This treatment of the root cause of skin problems, instead of simply aesthetically treating symptoms made me aware of why I could not achieve a glow, despite using many other products and make-up ranges. The iBeauty Purity Facial with the MCeautic Pro Detox uses 5% pure oxygen, deeply detoxifying the deeper layers and promising cell regeneration. For me, anti-aging is something I take very seriously, and the Thalgo technology takes it as seriously as I do. The effect of the marine based products with the use of the sequential ultrasound, and exfoliation of Thalgo’s new generation peeling technology had me feel like layers of bad skin habits were melting off me.

The skill of the therapists at Camelot Spa Pearls Mall brought me closer to understanding how my stressful life and my inability to access emotions had negatively impacted not only my body, but the triad of mind-body-soul.

This bespoke treatment came in the form of my therapist intuitively accessing areas of my body during a Polynesian massage that had been storing up lymph and toxins.

Going deeper, she accessed the meridian points that had stored up long-held negative emotions and energy. I am always one for scepticism and science, and as she used

stories of where more areas of body congestion lay, and the underlying negative emotions surrounding this energy blocks. A pressure point foot treatment is a gift I will give myself soon at Camelot Spa Pearls Mall.

Most people leave a spa and tell their Instagram followers about being “blissed out.” I left after my four hours at Camelot Spa Pearls Mall feeling something more than bliss. And that something is the knowledge that, here in this cruise mode, I could not only look my best, but also feel my best so that I could lead my best life. The Thalgo range is now on my list, and so is a future membership to Camelot Spa Pearls Mall. They offer memberships, with loyalty points, gift cards for the one big thing on my bucket list – The Flotation Tank, which is a deeply healing experience of being suspended in water with properties akin to The Dead Sea. Other spa treatments include nail, face and hair pampers. I was treated to a cleansing hair wash with Keratin products, and a fabulous blow wave, promising myself a full colour and highlight session another day. which certainly got me ready for the Durban July. Offers for August include a Winter Wonderland Special of Total Body Decadence.

Contact Camelot Spa Pearls Mall to book your appointment: T: 010 900 3156 E: thepearls@camelotspa.co.za

“I have been a regular member of Camelot Spa at the Pearls for well over a year now, going for treatments at least twice a week.The sheer professionalism, dedication and care by the team is nothing short of amazing.”

“My husband and I have been going to Camelot Spa at The Pearls for over a year now and we love our experience”

-Dr Aman Maharaj

-Kyle and Lindsay

Man-scape In the past few years Women Empowerment has come to the forefront in the media. From the news, to television shows and even blockbuster hits, a main focus has been women. Just a few days ago I was reminded that men have their own month, with July being “Men’s Month”, an initiative that was launched in 2011 in South Africa.

The impetus is to recognize men as critical partners and role players in advocating gender equality. I was tasked with having a facial treatment at Camelot Spa Pearls Mall (if she can do it so can I).

Welcomed by the pleasant faces at reception I changed, and settled in the relaxation room. Pretty nervous, I headed to the relaxation room and seated myself amongst the ladies awaiting their treatments, being the only guy there brought me some appreciative glances. Soon, Gugu, my therapist lead me to the therapy room. I hopped on the wrong end of the bed, having never been to a spa before. Gugu happily corrected me and soon I was settled under warm towels and blanket.

I was questioned on what products I use and where I go for other treatments. A deep cleanse was used followed by the exfoliating experience, ending the process off with minor extractions of any toxins that lingered. An Arginine Face Mask was the final process on the face before the neck, shoulder and feet massage. Ultimately I was recommended to get a face wash that had exfoliating beads and a moisturizer which contained a sun-block as I often drive in harsh sunlight.

As the organic breeze of the ocean was heard in the room, a sense of tranquility hovered over my body, releasing the tension I had built up over the week. The therapists and staff at Camelot Spa Pearls Mall reassured me that men come in here all the time. I suit up into my casuals, thank the ladies for their assistance and services and step out feeling brand new.

Solo road tripping through the Kgalagadi and Namibia Cameras, coffee and my boots, I was ready. Driving from Durban up to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park took me two days; little did I know this was going to be the smoothest drive of my trip.

Namibia has some of the world’s most scenic roads which are also some of the most dangerous and less travelled roads in the world.

There is an epic and breathtaking drive via the C14 road through the desert from Walvis Bay to Goageb in southern Namibia. Along this road, the village of Solitaire consists of a petrol station, a little shop, a chapel and a bakery.

D707 is a sandy, gravel track in southern Namibia, between Swakopmund and Aus. By now I’ve proved that the prefix “D” on Namibian roads stands for Danger. The D707 is 123 km long, sandy with occasional gravel, in the middle of nowhere, linking the C27 and C13 roads. It passes through remote areas, so you need to be both mechanically and mentally prepared for a truly hectic, bumpy, slippery “road” which could be generously described as “gravel”. NOTE: This route is only suitable for 4x4’s and insanely brave drivers.

C27 is a gravel and sand road of 247 km in south western Namibia in the Namib Desert. This was the longest, deserted road I experienced in Namibia. Driving in the middle of the road was essential to my survival, as each vehicle which passes, flings the small, sharp stones to the shoulders, so driving in the very middle of the road provides the best chance for non-skidding and drifting and will certainly save unnecessary tyre damage, (already been there and done that …twice).

C35 is another hectically rough gravel road, running through the Damaraland ... I tried taking one or two “D” roads to see if they would provide a more comfortable or shorter route, but they were equally as bad, or even worse. On a positive note my “D” route detours led me to some of the Himba people, which was a highlight of the trip as I learned something about their culture and traditions. The Himba people are also wonderfully photogenic, and strongly recommended as colourful and strong subjects for any photographer.

C12. Not even my experiences via the C27 and C35 could have prepared me for the C12.

From the Fish River Canyon, I stopped at a crossroad at Sesriem, as my map showed the C12 is the only route, but my modern GPS told me to take a detour of 27 km on the D545 route which did not even appear on my map.

Challenging my GPS, I decided to take the C12 instead of the D route. Not long after turning onto the C12, I realized that the D route was recommended for very good reason. It was too late to turn back, and like everything else in life, the only way out was to push through it. Driving on that 35 km long road to hell, otherwise known as the C12, really scared me, and kept reminding me that there is a time and place for all of us to die, but thankfully the C12 route wasn’t the place, or my time.

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Coffee with an Alfaholic On a cold and chilly day in Hilton, I sit across from Jethro Bronner as we both work through our coffee at a local specialty coffee spot, a V60 for me and a doppio for him. As an ardent car philistine, I do my best to navigate my way around the more technical aspects of our conversation. Bronner is my intrepid guide through this oily maze, astute enough to give me just enough information to process, in keeping with my technical aptitude or lack thereof. In an effort to garner some sense of ease of conversation over the interview I lean more on the esoteric parts and aspects of our interaction.

The task is very superfluous because it is clear that Bronner really thinks about cars. Bronner’s performative practice of the not so subtle art of vehicular appreciation is a mixture of obvious technical competence and intense philosophical reflection.

There is a certain zen-like discipline to his approach to cars. Paradoxically though, there is an obvious sense that Bronner doesn’t take himself too seriously. The sophistry here is my own, Bronner disperses this practice with ease and humility. Feeling more confident, I begin to quiz him about what constitutes a typical car guy? A nomenclature we establish as shorthand for the archetypal car enthusiast. From my philistine eye, it is increasingly obvious from our interaction that Bronner fulfills “my” basic criteria for a typical “car guy”. In fact, this entire interview is predicated on this assumption. Mind you, my criteria does not constitute much beyond someone who understands cars more than I do. Bronner quickly disabuses me of this notion.

“I don’t think that I’m a typical car guy”, “Why do you say that?” I ask. Bronner explains to me that most “guys” just

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sort of fall into cars as a default hobby, entirely without thought or effort.

This is driven by the well-considered physical manifestation of engineering ingenuity also represents freedom in a more romantic sense. According to Bronner, it is freedom in motion. “A car is like this metal spaceship that I can take anywhere I want to, anytime.

I mean the sole reason for the car’s existence is to get you to a place.”

Like most, Jethro’s connection to cars began with a car he liked, yet there’s nothing typical about his love for cars.

A fated decision at 18 years ensured this. “I had a simple choice before me; buy a working third hand VW golf or a broken Alfa Romeo Giulia of dubious performance sitting in some guys garden under a tarp,” Bronner explains. He went with the latter.

After a couple of breakdowns that left him stranded on the side of the road, Bronner decided it would be prudent to actually learn how to tinker with the engine in his car so as to prevent any

future mishaps, thus began his long fascination with Alfa Romeo engines.

“The Alfa is a perfect fit for me, it’s the kind of car I imagine I would have ended up with after a lifetime of searching. It’s reasonably affordable to put together and the parts are often readily available.” Jethro considers this serendipitous fortune as most car enthusiasts can spend three to four decades searching this balance.

“There are not that many cars that fall into this category, especially in the car collecting community,” Bronner adds.

His continued fascination with his Alfa eventually led him to purchase 1964 Giulia sprint GT which was as he says in a million pieces.

“I decided to buy a second and more sensible car to take the pressure of my first Alfa but I ended buying a car in ten thousand parts!” It was the process of restoring this car that Bronner set his mind on driving it to Europe. Incidentally, this would be his first ever road trip across the continent

Petrolhead with many Alfas

of Africa as well.

21 years old, cripplingly shy, Jethro decided to throw himself into an environment that forced him to engage, testing in a way the limitations of both himself and his car.

It was a very formative experience for Bronner. We spend a bit of time conversing about some of his reflections regarding that trip, the details of which are personal.

Moving beyond the esoteric, born James Jethro Bronner in the green midlands of KwaZulu Natal, Bronner studied journalism at UKZN. Minor details in the unfolding of his story. Somehow the conversation steers back to the esoteric.

“If you had to explain what exactly is it that you love about cars, what would your response be?” I ask him.

“I absolutely love technology, I am by no means technophobic - the idea that this piece of tech exists as a symphony of really well thought out parts, travelling at

speeds considered magical in nature is incredible! You can sense the mechanics of the car as you are driving along, especially a car you have had the opportunity to work on,” Bronner elaborates.

Bronner also expounds on how this piece of tech is very much attached to the notion of freedom, freedom of movement which in turn is tied to personal freedom. “Long road trips with no destination are my favourites. The idea that you can travel vast distances within any given twelve hours of the day contained in this machinery,” Bronner adds.

In keeping with the esoteric tone of our conversation I concluded that often we tell stories to understand our world, we tell stories about ourselves to ourselves and stories about ourselves to others. These stories help us make sense of our world and our surroundings. For real petrolheads their stories often pivot around their cars. Alfa Romeo is a central part of Bronner’s story!

Vinni Dlamini for DRIV3R.world

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WRAITH EAGLE VIII 40

New Car preview A Collection of just 50 Wraith Eagle VIII motor cars will tell the epic tale of one of the most pivotal moments of the 20th century.

Captain John Alcock and Lieutenant Arthur Brown braved uncharted skies to make the first non-stop transatlantic flight in June, 1919. Contemporaries of Sir Henry Royce, Alcock and Brown flew non-stop from St. John’s, Newfoundland to Clifden, Ireland in a modified First World War Vickers Vimy bomber aircraft. The bi-plane was powered by twin 20.3 litre, 350 bhp, Rolls-Royce Eagle VIII engines. It is from this remarkable engine that this Collection takes its name. Rolls-Royce marks the 100 year anniversary of this feat with a highly contemporary Collection that speaks to today’s adventurers, whilst honouring those who changed the course of history.

“I do not know what we should most admire their audacity, determination, skill, science, their aeroplane, their Rolls-Royce engines - or their good fortune”, commented Sir Winston Churchill, following the perilous journey that brought unfathomable advancement to 20th century society.

Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, commented, “Wraith Eagle VIII is at once an object of desire; an homage to heroes and a protagonist to today’s visionaries. This RollsRoyce Collection demonstrates the extraordinary skill of our Bespoke Collective at the Home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood, West Sussex. Bespoke remains the jewel in the crown of the marque, creating luxury items that defy the trend of mass luxury manufacturers using ‘tick-box’ options to answer customer demand.”

The exterior of the Wraith Eagle VIII Collection Car is evocative of Alcock and Brown’s compelling night time adventure. Swathed in Gunmetal with a Selby Grey upper two-tone, the colours are separated by a brass feature line, a hint at the detailing that lies within. The black grille vanes draw immediate reference to the Rolls-Royce Eagle VIII engine cowling on the Vickers Vimy aircraft, the wheels are part polished with a translucent shadow finish.

Within, the finely executed interior mirrors the exterior hue. Selby Grey and black leather are accented by brass, redolent of the brass sextant so integral to the success of the transatlantic journey.

Executed in a contemporary fashion, the material populates key areas throughout the cockpit of the Collection. Brass speaker covers depict the estimated flight distance of 1,880 miles and ‘RR’

monograms are embroidered in brass coloured thread onto headrests. A flash of brass complements the navigator door paniers, whilst the door of the driver includes a brass plaque with Churchill’s quote commending the duo’s remarkable achievements.

Inspired by the night time flight of our intrepid heroes, the fascia represents a modern-day abstract interpretation of the view the pair would have enjoyed as finally, their craft cleared the thick fog and cloud. In a fusion of contemporary and traditional practices, Smoked Eucalyptus wood is vacuum metalized in gold before being inlaid with silver and copper, to depict the rich detail seen in night time images of the Earth from above. The scene extends to the centre console providing both an emotive and immersive experience for today’s occupants – the cockpit is in perspective with the headliner. Below, the brass-stitched quilted sides of the centre tunnel provide a direct nod to the V12 engined Vickers Vimy.

The clock of a Rolls-Royce is frequently viewed as jewellery, with many patrons choosing this canvas to tell the story of their motor car in miniature.

Wraith Eagle VIII is no exception. Our intrepid pioneers recounted that their instrument panel was frozen from the high altitude and the poor conditions, referring to the only illumination coming from the green glow of the control panel lighting and the burst of flame from the starboard engine.

In homage to this, the Rolls-Royce Bespoke Collective has masterfully fabricated a clock with an iced background effect which glows a faint green in night time driving conditions. The red hour hand sits atop compass inspired lines on the clock’s fascia, whilst the landing location coordinates are engraved below.

Perhaps the most alluring feature of the Collection is the extraordinary unique starlight headliner. 1,183 starlight fibres show the celestial arrangement at the time of the flight in 1919, the flight path and constellations are embroidered in brass thread, whilst the exact moment the pair left the cloud to navigate by the stars is indicated by a red fibre optic light. Clouds are embroidered and a plaque reading, “The celestial arrangement at the halfway point 00:17am June 15th 1919, 50” 07’ Latitude North – 31” Longitude West” shows the half-way point of the momentous journey.

Just 50 of these highly collectable motor cars will be created for discerning collectors.

Source: Rolls-Royce

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Motoring event It is a journey back in time, with Concours d’ Elégance Durban, as the second annual competition of elegance returns to the city.

Steeped in tradition, as one of the most distinguished classic car showcases in the world, Concours d’ Elégance Durban celebrates the country’s automobile heritage and the art of mechanical engineering.

Set in the picturesque backdrop of Durban Country Club, overlooking the Indian Ocean, the renowned event, attracts an impressive gathering of the country’s most elegant collector’s cars, all competing for the title – Best of Show.

Another great coup for Concours d’ Elégance Durban this year is the inclusion of the vintage and classic motorcycle class.

“We welcome classic car owners to chronicle their timeless classics, vintage or veteran masterpieces or motorcycles in the prestigious competition of chic sophistication. We have been impressed with the overwhelming response and pleased that we will soon reach capacity in the car and motorcycle divisions.

We look forward to providing our guests with a world class event, where they can enjoy this vintage experience of fine wheels and old-fashioned flare,” says event organiser John Aritho. Flanked by a top judging panel including distinguished international critics,

Concours d’ Elégance Durban sets the tone for automotive excellence, whilst bringing in touches of French shabby chic flair in fashion, food and drink.

The overall winner was the 1971 Ferrari Dino 246GT which was honoured with the “Best of Show” trophy and a momentous “yellow jacket” of acclaim.

DRIV3R.world attended both the judging and the public day at Concours d’ Elégance Durban. It was wonderful chatting to the owner as well as the builder of the Ferrari Dino about the year-long ground-up restoration of this incredible car. The attention to detail that has gone into preparing this years winner is mind blowing. Well done guys!

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REDEFINING ROLLS-ROYCE A cold winter’s morning saw my co-editor and I hop on a Rolls-Royce with wings... yes, they make aircraft engines as well. We were on our way to something special and far between, a Rolls-Royce Experience day.

Arriving at Gerotek, a specialised test facility just off the N14 between Pretoria and Hartebeespoort Dam, we were presented with the entire range of Rolls-Royce cars. A car for every occasion, from the ultra-luxurious new Phantom and sporty Ghost, to the coupé and athletic looking Wraith, the family focused Cullinan to the drop-top poser - the Rolls-Royce Dawn.

Once the pleasantries were done with our gracious hosts, Marek Letowt, GM of Rolls-Royce for South Africa and Mohamed Yousry, Regional Sales Manager for the Middle East and Africa, first up was the skid pan gymkhana.

You’re probably wondering why a gymkhana for a RollsRoyce and to push the point home, why on a skidpan?

Rolls-Royce is so confident about the handling and safety systems of the Wraith, they set up a skidpan gymkhana.

The Wraith is still very much a large car however once behind the wheel and with all its electronic wizardry working, the Wraith actually feels athletic and sure footed, easily carving its way through the course, changing direction with no fuss. The steering feel gets better as the speed increases and boy does the speed increase. A 6.6 litre V12 twin turbo. I will leave that for you to think about.

This has changed everything I knew about Rolls-Royce, it’s perfectly targeted for the younger buyer in mind.

The SUV Cullinan consists of push button closing doors, electric tailgate with a sliding drinks tray and electric sliding twin seats to picnic out the back or to just watch the horses at polo. On an off-road course in a multi-million rand Rolls-Royce with a tyre off the ground, the effortless ability of this vehicle is up there with the best and it literally gets through the course pretty much on idle.

The bumpy road course in the Phantom is pure magic.

Some say it’s the forward infra-red camera sensing undulations on the road ahead which then sends electronic signals to the suspension making millisecond adjustments to ensure a comfortable ride. To me its magic and luxurious art and this pretty much sums up what Rolls-Royce brings to the motoring world!

Thank you Daytona And Rolls-Royce for hosting us at this very special day.

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Limited Editions BMW M5 Edition 35 years

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BMW M5

Edition 35 Jahre

35 years ago, BMW Motorsport GmbH created a new vehicle category. The first high-performance sedan combined the driving dynamics of a sports car with the comfort and functionality of a top-ofthe-range 4-door vehicle. Given the name of BMW M5 and powered by an in-line 6-cylinder engine from the mid-engine sports car BMW M1, the new model started an impressive career in which it is currently the BMW M5 Competition (combined fuel consumption: 10.6 – 10.5 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 241 – 238 g/km) that sets the pace.

Today the BMW M5 is the world’s most successful high-performance sports sedan, continuing to draw its fascination from the racing expertise of the company that is known today as BMW M GmbH. To mark this anniversary, BMW M GmbH presents a special edition of the BMW M5 which has the most powerful engine in the model’s history under the bonnet – with an output of 460 kW/625 hp – along with a range of thrilling design and equipment features. The BMW M5 Edition 35 Jahre will be produced in a limited series of 350 units and will be available worldwide from July 2019.

Over six generations, the driving dynamics potential of the BMW M5 has continuously increased, but the high-performance sedan has constantly remained faithful to its character. As an independent model based on the BMW 5 Series, it offers that crucial extra in terms of performance that authentically expresses a passion for racing. The high-revving concept of the engine, the distinctive suspension technology harmonised perfectly with the high level of engine power and the M specific design features to optimise cooling air intake and aerodynamic properties guarantee driving properties that are defined by maximum dynamic performance, agility and precision – as is typical of the BMW M5.

The resulting M feeling and the exclusive character of the high-performance sports sedan come to life with particular intensity in the BMW M5 Edition 35 Jahre.

The point of departure for the configuration of the Edition model is provided by the BMW M5 Competition, in which racing-inspired performance reaches a whole new dimension in a sedan. This

is due to the V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo Technology, a maximum output of 460 kW/625 hp and a maximum torque of 750 Nm along with the particularly direct engine connection, the distinctively configured suspension technology, the all-wheel drive system M xDrive and the Active M Differential in the rear axle transmission. The driving experience offered by the BMW M5 Competition is defined by powerful thrust, optimum traction, outstanding ride stability and handling that can be controlled precisely at all times. It completes the sprint from standing to 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds, passing the 200-km/h mark after 10.8 seconds.

The exterior and interior of the BMW M5 Edition 35 Jahre are as impressive as its driving performance figures. Particularly high-quality M design features developed especially for the Edition model and BMW Individual fittings give the vehicle the status of an exclusive collector’s item. Its striking appearance is particularly ensured by the BMW Individual special finish in Frozen Dark Grey II metallic which has a special pigmentation to create a silk matt surface impression Newly designed 20inch M light alloy wheels in Y spoke design and the colour Graphite Grey were created exclusively for the Edition model. In addition, the calipers of the standard M compound brake system are finished in high-gloss black. The M carbon ceramic brake system is optionally available with brake calipers finished in gold.

In addition to M multifunction seats and the BMW Individual Merino full leather trim in black with beige contrast seams, particularly exclusive interior flair is created by the trim finishers in aluminium carbon structure gold anodized – which is presented here for the first time. These finely structured, exclusively shimmering surfaces are to be found in the area of the instrument panel, the door trim sections and the centre console. Door sill finishers bearing the inscription “M5 Edition 35 Jahre” and a lasing engraving with the inscription “M5 Edition 35 Jahre 1/350” on the cupholder cover in the centre console are further distinguishing marks of the Edition vehicles.

Source: Bmw Group

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Collectable Cars BMW M3 Man’s progress through the ages has some significant steps that stand out through history. For the sake of time and understanding let us just define the steps that matter most. The move from cave dwelling into brick and mortar, food foraging in the forest to food selection from Woolworths and third and most importantly to motor aficionados, making use of horse and cart for transportation to our present day modern motor vehicle. In the third and final step, progress can be broken down further and this is

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where it starts getting complicated as the millions of motoring fans have thousands of personal steps that will be a highlight for each of them. However, for those that have had the privilege of experiencing the BMW M3 in those early 1990’s, this was not a step but more a giant leap. The shove in the seat feeling, the cat like handling and the aural delights were just some of the details that stand out. A simple recipe of using an average saloon fettled into a track weapon that was seriously quick and accessible to just about anyone.

DRIV3R.world spent some time reviewing the E36 and E46 BMW M3’s... The E36 M3 is the lighter version as well as the one with less power. Less power does not make it any less fun and with little electronic wizardry, by far the purists choice. The handling is also more preferable and

brings grins a plenty on a range of twistys. The 2 door, German spec model seems to be the more attractive example and produced 210 kW from the 3.0 litre straight six. The later 4 door comes with the uprated 3.2 litre engine which is always going to be a more practical choice.

However, word is out and prices are appreciating quicker now that the coupe is in short supply.

The E46 M3 is the full fat version with electronic gizmos and a setting for almost anything and everything. The SMG gearbox brought an added F1 like feel to the thick rimmed leather steering. Never mind that the gearbox was brutal and a smooth gear change was difficult to master. Overall it was wider and the wheel arches were distinctly blown for added aggression. The M3 was becoming all grown up but still hugely fast. The 0-100 times were a second quicker

than the E36 M3... at 5.2 seconds, we were entering supercar territory back then and this was an average Joe’s daily driver. Handling was up there with the best and it also felt very luxurious while it soaked up the undulations very well cocooned in leather everything. The ultimate in the E46 and possibly the best M3 ever made was the very rare CSL. If you can find one today, expect to pay over a R1m for a good example.

Manufacturers have moved on to producing more dual clutch paddle shifters yet for the diehard fan that has the ability and talent, and wants to experience constant feedback there is no other choice than a manual. Hence, when choosing a BMW M3 to collect, it’s got to be a 2 door E36 manual, German spec. It’s a rare thing, a dying breed and a forever car for that dream garage.

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Coffee stop

Regarding coffee It is a point well beyond anecdotal that every subculture has its own set of legitimating practices. Practices that often have a ring of universality in them, such that anyone in the world can identify as part of that subculture. A sort of language if you will, that acts as shorthand for those who are part of the culture. This, of course, is true for coffee. Considering the fact that coffee fuels most of the western world, it would be fair to assume that there exists a rudimentary language for it.

I recall the early iterations of the Seattle Coffee shop ordering counters would often have a small notice board just behind the barista titled “know the lingo.” In it where coffee terms meant to enable the ease of ordering, while simultaneously connecting individuals to the language prevalent in these style of coffee shops. This, of course, was modelled after, if not based on, a similar linguistic code that was championed by Starbucks in America. These were early forms of identifiers within the culture and community, indeed, the initial tendrils connecting numerous coffee shops that were sprawling across city and country lines in the franchising of popular coffee establishments. As more and more people started to get on board with the idea of coffee beyond just as a stimulant, more complex forms of linguistic practices emerged. There was now a way that one could talk about their experience of coffee, Including the various flavour notes that one could pick up from a single cup. Most significantly, though was the increasing grasp of the coffee supply chain and the implications thereof. This could be seen commercially, in the form of the shortening gap between coffee growers and coffee purveyors. And for consumers, a growing concern for the wholesale bean and with it a fascination with what form of extraction would best suit the said beans based on the type of roast. With this, the language for consumers increased and with it a new class of coffee artisan known professionally as baristas. A career in coffee became a place holder for millennial artists and creatives (but this is a discussion for another time).

Also worth noting was the coalescing of a community of coffee enthusiasts. This community brought closer coffee growers, sellers, and consumers in a space that allowed cross-pollination of a variety of expertise. This is not to say that this type of community was the first of its kind. Coffee has had a significant following for centuries. What made this coffee community different was the pervasive dispersion of coffee knowledge. No longer an esoteric practice mastered

by a few, anyone with an internet connection would have access to a vast bank of knowledge regarding the best way to extract maximum flavour from a coffee bean. It is this writer’s opinion this unfettered access has meant a lot for the coffee consumers in terms of variety of experience.

One of the ways that this has happened is the connection of coffee to personal stories.

I started taking coffee semi-seriously in the late 90s early 2000s. I say semi because I had no clue what I was doing beyond the mere extraction of energy from the shot of caffeine into my body that somehow convinced me that all manner of things were possible. Although to be fair, coffee had been extensively ubiquitous throughout my childhood in a form severely shunned by most coffee enthusiasts, instant. In any case, I would soon develop a taste for coffee in an environment where most establishments had one of three options, espresso-based coffee, filter coffee, and if you were fortunate, French press coffee, colloquially known as Bodum coffee. The name, of course, reflecting the widely available brand of coffee plungers at the time. One of my most enduring coffee memories was buying ground coffee beans at Colombo tea and coffee on Grey street in Durban. The entire experience was multisensorial, the fresh smell of roasted coffee beans heavy in the air from the roastery upstairs. The black and brown burglar guards in front of the coffee counter and of course, the brown paper filled with 250 grams of African coffee. It was the best of times.

As far as home brewing was concerned most working-class homes, including mine, relied heavily on instant coffee. But if you could get past the prohibitive costs, percolators were reasonably ubiquitous, along with plungers and mocha pots. If you had the fiscal depth, you could buy a compact single-cup espresso machine. With the emergence of the specialty coffee market, all of the above individuals would converge on a single preferred establishment to break coffee as it were. Resulting in more and more people developing an understanding of coffee and its potential.

Indeed, coffee has become a meditative experience for most, a type of religious practice if you will. Complete with its own prophetic voices and sacred rituals. Moreover, a litany of legitimating practices held onto with religious fervour.

Vinni Dlamini for DRIV3R.world

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Stable Mates from Porsche

Many argue that the mid engined Cayman and Boxster models from Porsche are the best handling sports cars on the road today. Some have even compared them and prefer them to bigger brother 911 Carrera’s. We think they are an absolute blast and make a perfect daily driver for the enthusiast.

So which one should you get?

The entry level 718 Cayman and Boxster both come with a Porsche built turbocharged engine and power delivery that puts a smile on your face. On the other end of the scale you get the Porsche GT derived Cayman GT4 and Boxster Spyder. These two have tear-your-face-off performance and are completely at home on a race track.

Our pick of the range is the GTS variant of either the Cayman or the Boxster. Why that choice, you may ask?

For starters, these cars sound absolutely incredible.

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The Porsche sports exhaust that comes standard gives you a real sense of occasion every time you put your foot down. The aerodynamic treatment on the exterior and alcantara interior bits with GTS logos also let you know that these Porsche’s are a little more special.

The already great handling of the standard Cayman and Boxster is sharpened up with bigger wheels and Porsche Active Suspension Management as standard.

All the go-faster bits, wrapped up in a nice package.

Well done Porsche!

DRIV3R.world took a first generation Boxtser GTS to meet the current 718 Cayman GTS, owned by petrolhead, Leo van Niekerk and had a blast driving and photographing these two incredible machines on a beautiful Saturday morning in South Africa.

We concluded... soft top or hard top, normally aspirated or turbo charged... either way, you cannot go wrong with these GTS models from Porsche.

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As many prestigious awards demonstrate, in the automotive world, Ferrari’s V8 engine is seen as the very epitome of sportiness and driving pleasure. This is particularly the case when it is mid-rear-mounted in a two-seater. Ferrari has been honing the scope of abilities of this architecture, which creates an optimal weight balance, to perfection for over four decades. The result is the F8 Tributo, which is one of the fastest, most thrilling and communicative supercars ever.

The new car replaces the 488 GTB, with improvements across the board, providing even better control on the limit along with greater on-board comfort. The F8 Tributo punches out 50.5 hp more than the car it replaces, is lighter and benefits from a 10% improvement in aerodynamic efficiency along with the latest version of the Side Slip Angle Control, now in 6.1 guise. So while the F8 Tributo offers the highest levels of performance of any car in the current range, that performance is also very usable.

The F8 Tributo delivers its 727 hp without the slightest hint of turbo lag and produces an evocative soundtrack.

Instantaneous power is matched by exceptional handling

thanks to advanced vehicle dynamics solutions. These include a new version of the Ferrari Dynamic Enhancer which can be activated in the manettino’s RACE position for the first time, a move designed to make performance on the limit easier to reach and control for an even greater number of drivers. The steering wheel rim is also smaller in diameter to enhance the level of tactility and make the car feel even more agile. In addition, weight reduction measures have cut the car’s dry weight by 40 kg compared to the 488 GTB, further enhancing both responsiveness and driving pleasure without impinging on interior comfort.

State-of-the-art aerodynamic solutions incorporated into the car’s body help ensure that the extraordinarily powerful engine can be fully exploited. As with the 488 Pista, the F8 Tributo’s aero package is directly evolved from the track.

DRIV3R.world got to see and photograph the F8 Tributo in Umhlanga during its world tour. This car looks even better up-close and in the flesh. The first right hand drive versions arrive in South Africa early in 2020.

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Game review Forza Horizon 4 withholds the reputation that Forza Horizon 3 created, and stands to be the best game of its type. Forza Horizon 4 doesn’t just live up to the expectations but goes above and beyond it.

Very few games introduce itself in such a way that this one does. The game kicks off with a 10-minute “playable trailer” that gives you a little teaser of everything you can expect and shows you how you’re going to spend the next few months indulging yourself in this phenomenal experience. The Forza Horizon series has kicked it up a notch with its eyecatching graphics, making it one of the most stunning games to look at. Its intensely accurate roars and revs add to the realism of the experience, but don’t expect a full simulation as Horizon 4 drifts more towards the fun side at the cost of some realistic features. The game is a perfect balance between both worlds and creates a playing field for both petrol head and casual racer.

The whole idea behind the Horizon Series is a car festival that moves from country to country exploring the different biomes and terrains the location has to offer. The latest addition to the series indulges in the hills and slopes of Great Britain and while this location may sound dull and boring, I personally can’t think of a better one. The narrow and windy roads create intense hypercar chases and the luscious hills of England carve a perfect rally course.

The constant change in season - which is every week in real time - gives you a variety of different scenarios that you have to be ready for because you can’t whip a Lamborghini in the snowy winter weather conditions. The Horizon Festival

site itself can be found on the bottom left of the map and is almost like an ongoing music and car festival that makes you feel like you’re in a combination of Tomorrowland and a Top Gear Show.

The huge array of vehicles consisting of over 450 to choose from will certainly have one for every mood, whether you want to take it off-road or slide through every corner at a 90 degree angle. What’s new is how Forza Horizon 4 encourages you to return with its regularly refreshed challenges and it’s never-ending rewarding system. Every hour there is a live online event to participate in alongside 11 other online racers who work together to achieve a shared goal. Every day there are new Forzathon challenges to keep you on your toes and simply enough events on your map to keep you busy for years. Need for Speed take note.

The festival has been improved since Horizon 3 in one essential way. You can now level up each individual driving skill by taking part in races of that sort which will in-turn unlock new events in that category. So if off-road races are not your forte, you can play the whole game ontrack. This update allows for racers to now spend time enjoying events that they personally prefer instead of playing every event where they might not like drifting or drag racing.

Forza Horizon 4 has crushed its competitors and shines to truly be the best racing game ever made in my opinion. Open-world racing has never looked so good as it does on Horizon 4 and it might take a few years or maybe even a decade for another racing game to even be considered as the best.

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Avengers: Endgame is the sequel to the Avengers Infinity War and is the movie that knocked Avatar off its no 1 position in the box office ratings.

the stones from the past and use them to reverse the snap. Together the remaining avengers travel back in time in order to reverse what was done.

After Thanos’s snap, Tony and Nebula are rescued from space and brought back to earth by Captain Marvel. They are then reunited with the remaining Avengers.

Overall the movie had a very good plot and the action scenes were captivating.

However, be prepared to bawl your eyes out.

The remaining Avengers seek out Thanos on another planet in order to take back the infinity stones and undo Thanos’s “Dusting” of earth’s population.

To their horror Thanos reveals that he destroyed the stones and is finally killed

by Thor.

5 years later Ant-man escapes the quantum realm. He then goes to the Avengers and proposes that it can be used as a time machine in order to bring

Endgame featured the Audi concept for the E-tron GT. The technology developed in close collaboration with Porsche, however the design and character of the E-tron is unmistakable Audi DNA.

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Gadget feature

Looking back on 50 years of the TAG Heuer Monaco As is the case with many iconic design classics, the Heuer Monaco (TAG was not part of the company name at the time) divided opinion. When it was introduced at simultaneous press conferences in New York and Geneva on 3 March 1969, most people’s reactions were less than enthusiastic. Every aspect of the watch’s design was radical: the metallic blue dial, the red and light blue hands, the square case and the placement of the crown on the left-hand side.

The Monaco’s daring design made it instantly recognisable, and it was the perfect complement to the advanced technology the Swiss watchmaker presented at the same time: the first waterresistant square case and the Calibre 11, the first automaticwinding chronograph movement. The Calibre 11 was the result of three years of close collaboration between watch brands Heuer, Breitling and Hamilton, and became the first automatic chronograph. The then CEO of Heuer, Jack Heuer, was not really a fan of the watch’s design either, but he believed the groundbreaking innovations needed a design that would demand attention. The Monaco did exactly that. The disruptive design was difficult to produce, and its popularity among watch aficionados and collectors was not immediate, but it remained in the collection.

Jack Heuer was convinced that motor racing was the right way to promote watches, including the Monaco. He wanted the watches (and dashboard timers) his company produced to be linked to the names and places connected with major races. The Monaco got its name from the glamorous and well-known Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix. TAG Heuer is the Official Watch of the Monaco Top Cars Collection museum and has close ties to the Automobile Club de Monaco.

In 1971, the Monaco shared the cinematic limelight with Steve McQueen in the movie Le Mans. In the mid-1970s, the Monaco received a makeover. At that time, black was becoming a fashionable colour, and so the Monaco was cloaked in a black anodised case - known as The Dark Lord.

Heuer became TAG Heuer in 1985, and, in 1998, the Monaco’s story continued with a relaunch model inspired by the original.

This time, it was received with much more acclaim. Over the past two decades, the Monaco has been closely linked to haute horlogerie, with other versions that feature new complications, designs and materials. As it has evolved, the Monaco has kept the revolutionary spirit that made it both infamous and popular.

In honour of the fiftieth anniversary of the TAG Heuer Monaco, the Swiss watchmaker is releasing a book that captures the history and spirit of the unlikely icon. Paradoxical Superstar documents the lifetime of the Monaco with archive excerpts, never-beforeseen pictures, and sketches of the designs and movements.

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Collectable Cars for sale A selection of some of the finest classic & sports cars, supercars, luxury sedans and SUV’s for sale in South Africa

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2012, BMW, 1M ONE OF THE BEST M CARS OF ALL TIME, SUPER COLLECTABLE 43,000KM, R729,990 Modern high performance cars have lost some of the raw connectedness to driving. A feeling that only those who love to drive crave. A feeling that sets apart just a fast car from a true drivers cars... These days very few manufacturers are getting this right, yet it is possible.

The BMW 1M is an incredible example of a modern high performance coupe, with the connectedness that made the original M Cars such fun to drive!

This car is by no means the fastest M car you can get, yet it feels every bit as fast as some of todays super sedans.

Maybe its the direct steering wheel, maybe it is the lightweight compact body shell, maybe it is the manual gearbox that is so precise, maybe it’s the wide wheel stance hiding under the flared wheel arch, maybe it’s the rear differential that allows you to pull incredible slides through corners on a track... Definitely it is all of these things mated to a BMW M derived engine that makes this

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car so incredibly special. At DRIV3R.world we rate the BMW 1M a full 5 stars for fun.

Earlier in this issue we also featured the E36 and E46 M3’s. Having just reacquainted ourselves with these two legendary cars that made BMW M so well known in South Africa, it is safe to say that the BMW 1M is an M Car of the old school... and that is a good thing, a very very good thing!

The 1M was made in limited numbers and as much its successor, the BMW M2, is also incredibly entertaining to drive, the 1M is certainly the more collectable car. Prices have been steadily rising in the last 2 years and we think they will continue to go up for a while. There is worldwide demand for these cars. Get one while you can!

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Collectable Cars for sale We all have our favourites when it comes to cars in a particular segment. Yet when in comes to super luxury SUV’s many of us would be united in choosing the most luxurious of all Range Rovers... The “big body” in Autobiography format.

This example is not just “brand new” with only 244km on the clock, it is also a bespoke model kitted out individually

by Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations unit. A very special car indeed.

2019, RANGE ROVER, AUTOBIOGRAPHY BESPOKE BY SPECIAL VEHICLE OPERATIONS 244KM, R2,199,990

Did we mention it is also incredibly capable off-road and would be DRIV3R.world magazines car of choice when touring South Africa’s big 5 game reserves?

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There has never been a bad Porsche 911, yet in a family incredible drivers cars, some stand out. One such example is the 997 generation Carrera GTS. This side of a GT3, the 911 Carrera GTS is the perfect car for those who love to drive. Porsche bolted on all the best go faster bits from that geneartion as standard... sports exhaust... the wider body from the Carrera 4S yet the rear wheel drive fun from the Carrera 2S... a powerkit upgrade to the already awesome 3.8 litre Carrera S engine... alcantara interior trim.... center lock wheels... etc

2011, Porsche 911, Carrera GTS PDK 20,000KM, R995,000

Worldwide prices of good examples of this car are still going up, and for good reason. Collect one if you can!

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Beauty, Power, Soul... many Aston Martin’s greet you with those 3 words on the dashboard when you start the car up... James Bond would agree that it is an appropriate welcome to the lucky drivers of these gorgeous driving machines.

This DB9 is powered by what we at DRIV3R.world think is the perfect engine for a supercar... a 6.0 litre normally aspirated V12. In Volante version with the top down, this engine is absolute joy to listen to and experience.

The Carbon Edition trim also adds to the sense of occasion in this very special car.

2015, Aston Martin, DB9 Volante CARBON EDITION 22,000 KM R2,299,990

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2005, PORSCHE GT3 MK2 62500 KM R1,349,990 Group GT3, known technically as Cup Grand Touring Cars and commonly referred to as simply GT3, is a set of regulations maintained by the Federation Internationale de automobile (FIA) for grand tourer racing cars designed for use in various auto racing series throughout the world.

Porsche homologated this version the very first GT3 to take it to the race track.

The Porsche 911 has always been the standard by which other sports cars are measured and the GT3 will remain as the precision track weapon for the hard core driving enthusiast. Renound handling and braking are its hallmarks surpassed by very few. Porsche cars are known

for their bulletproof reliability and driveability that’s easy to live with as a daily driver.

The Porsche GT3 is hugely iconic around the world and highly desirable. This in itself is the reason enough to make the GT3 a forever car and prices are on the up significantly. One of the first cars to leave Stuttgart with a water cooled engine and a standard issue monster wing that made it look ever more track focused. This particular car has the carbon rear wing and the roll cage fitted which in our view are the only extras true enthusiast will appreciate. The GT3 is akin to heavenly delights brought to us mere mortals.

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Collectables Cars for sale There are legends and then there’s Godzilla. Any motoring hack instantly recognises the GTR eventhough the styling is understated but purposeful. The GTR comes with a hand built engine and a plaque in the engine bay with the engineers name etched into it. No two engines produce exactly the same performance and Nissan quote figures that are mind blowing for this 3.8 litre V6 twin turbo. 542 BHP, 0-100 km/h in 2.9 seconds and the quarter mile coming up in about 10. Yes, we are in hyper car territory.

2014, NISSAN GTR 38,000 KM R1,059,990

The interior is straight out the PlayStation and this takes Godzilla well into the 21st century kitted out in all sorts of electrickery that has form and function. This is ‘the’ performance benchmark.

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V6 golfs don’t come around often and the golf 3 VR6 is as rare as an honest politician. This gets even better as this is a 2 door VR6, right hand drive. The Europe spec 2 door was fitted with the 2.9 litre motor from another legend, the VW Corrado. South African cars only received the 2.8 litre motor. This has just gone up another 2 levels in rarity.

1997, VW VR6 GOLF 3 168,000 KM R169,990

Well known for its unique engine note, the VR6 is up there with all those famous tenors from the 90s, the Ferrari 355 and BMW 325IS to name a few. Resplendent in a deep grey exterior, the interior is contrasted with a rich tan leather and a special leather stitching design exuding a premium feel.

Did we say “rare?”

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With regards to 4 seat open top motoring, there are very few cars that sound and look as good as the Maserati GranCabrio. Powered by a Ferrari derived V8, this is a car that growls ferociously, then elegantly cruises in comfort along the coast or gives you spine tingling shivers on a mountain pass threatening a rock fall with its exhaust note.

2010, MASERATI GRAN CABRIO 30,000 KM R849,990

The Grancabrio is a proper 4 seater with loads of room for all occupants and that’s a rare thing itself these days with cabrios struggling to offer decent room for rear seat passengers. One of the nicest combinations is Grigio grey exterior, lush cream leather interior contrasted by the burgundy electric roof and dash inserts.

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2017,BMW, BMW,22SERIES SERIES 2017, 220ICONVERTIBLE CONVERTIBLEM MSPORT SPORTSPORTS-AUTO SPORTS-AUTO 220I 48500 500 KM KM 48 R449,990 R449,990

2018 2018, ,BMW BMW,X2 ,X2XXDRIVE DRIVE 2.0D 2.0DM MSPORT SPORT-AUTO -AUTO 30 30000KM 000KM R579,990 R579,990

2016, 2016,BMW, BMW,33SERIES SERIES 320D 320DSPORT-AUTO SPORT-AUTO 92 92000 000KM KM R349,990 R349,990

2016, 2016,BMW, BMW,X4 X4 XDRIVE XDRIVE20I20I-X-Line X-Line 105 105500 500KM KM R374,950 R374,950

2014, 2014,BMW, BMW,33SERIES SERIES 330D 330DM-SPORT M-SPORTAUTO AUTO 51 51000 000KM KM R389,990 R389,990

2014, 2014,BMW, BMW,55SERIES SERIES 520D 520D 80 80000 000KM KM R319,990 R319,990

2012, 2012,BMW, BMW,33SERIES SERIES 335I 335ISPORT SPORT 84 84000 000KM KM R299,990 R299,990

2016, 2016,BMW, BMW,11SERIES SERIES 118I 118I5-DOOR 5-DOORAUTO AUTO 90 90000 000KM KM R289,990 R289,990

2013, 2013,BMW, BMW,33SERIES SERIES 328I 328ILUXURY LUXURY 75 75000 000KM KM R254,990 R254,990

2018,BMW, BMW,33SERIES SERIES 2018, 320I 320I 25 25000 000KM KM R499,990 R499,990

2014, 2014,BMW, BMW,33SERIES SERIES 316I 316IAUTO AUTO 117 117000 000KM KM R198,990 R198,990

2018, 2018,BMW, BMW,44SERIES SERIES 420I 420IGRAN GRANCOUPE COUPESPORT SPORTLINE LINEAUTO AUTO 22 22500 500KM KM R499,990 R499,990

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Supercar photography The nostalgia of collecting supercar posters is back!!!

This time though it is not a large poster of a Lamborghini Countach stuck with prestik onto a teenagers bedroom wall. In today’s world it takes the form of Porsche GT3’s and the likes being plastered onto the backdrops of computer screens, tablets and smartphones of those who love cars.

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