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Lexus LF-A Roadster Concept
he engineers and designers at Lexus continue to use their groundbreaking LF-A premium sports car concept as a medium for expressing their ideas about what a high-performance sporting vehicle not only can be, but should be. In this latest expression of the LF-A, they have removed the car’s top to create a high-performance roadster. The LF-A Roadster is based on the sturdy yet lightweight carbon-fiber and aluminum body used for the LF-A coupe, which helps maintain the structure’s strength and rigidity even without a top. Like its coupe counterpart, the LF-A Roadster is powered by a high-revving V10 engine that approaches 5.0 liters in displacement. The V10, capable of more than 500 horsepower and test-track speeds greater than 200 mph, is
mounted in front of the passenger compartment but behind the front-axle centerline in what the LF-A’s engineers refer to as a “front-mid” configuration. The engine is connected via a torque tube and propeller shaft to a transaxle that is controlled by paddle shifters. The torque tube is a structural member that adds rigidity to the drivetrain and chassis while also reducing vibration. Styling is rooted in the Lexus L-Finesse design philosophy, conferring the LF-A Roadster’s front end with a compact, low-profile, aerodynamic shape. Like its coupe counterpart, the LF-A Roadster stands just 48 inches tall, but the Roadster configuration adds a speed adaptive rear wing. The rear is marked by a pair of wrap-around, arrowheadshaped taillights that bracket a pair of large grilles. These grilles vent the heated air from the car’s two rear-mounted
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radiators into the LF-A Roadster’s aerodynamic wake. The radiators are fed cool air by two large intake ducts mounted just above the rear wheel wells. This aft radiator positioning not only allowed the designers to keep the car’s front profile low and tight but also aided the LF-A’s chassis engineers in their search for optimal weight distribution. Helping to provide balance and scale to the design, which features an overall length of 175.6 inches and a wheelbase of 102.6 inches, are high-performance tires on turbine-styled alloy wheels. The front tires are 265/35R20s, while the rears are 305/30R20s. Like the LF-A coupe, the brakes consist of 14.2-inch cross-drilled, vented discs up front, and 13.6-inch cross-drilled, vented discs at the rear. The front brake calipers are six-piston units and the rear calipers use four pistons each. An “F” logo, located on each front fender of the Roadster, indicates the vehicle’s status as a part of the new “F” marque. The name is derived from the original “F” designation for the first Lexus LS prototype. That vehicle was internally coded “Circle-F,” with the “F” standing for “flagship.” The Circle-F designation further evolved into the code name Flagship One, or F1, and the first F1 concept developed into Lexus’ first vehicle, the LS. Since then, the “F” code has come to signify a special vehicle program within Lexus that falls outside the normal engineering and development process. In addition, Fuji Speedway is the IS F’s home circuit, and the shape of the F-logo was inspired by many of the track’s turns. The all-new Lexus IS F sport sedan is the first production vehicle to carry the F marque.
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ETERNA INTRODUCES STUNNING KONTIKI DIVER TO NORTH AMERICA
reated as a professional-grade divers watch without compromise in both aesthetic and quality, the KonTiki Diver is now available in 2008 for sale in North America through all fine Eterna retailers. No ordinary diver’s watch, the KonTiki Diver is a rugged yet beautiful timepiece intended for use a tool for seasoned professionals. Its design and construction are flawlessly oriented toward functionality. Numerous innovations abound in the case construction, such as the hinged lid mechanism and the brilliantly unique sealing system, which all emphatically underscore the Swiss manufacturer’s daring mission to belong amongst only the finest pioneers in the art of watchmaking. Renowned for their stately-designed timepieces since 1856 and currently owned by automotive legend Ferdinand A. Porsche, 14
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Eterna was interested in creating a timepiece able to perform impeccably under the most rigorous conditions. The Eterna KonTiki Diver acknowledges how strongly divers rely on their equipment and how even slight imperfections in reading or performance can place a life in jeopardy. Dominating looks transcend the KonTiki Diver’s true function as a diver’s watch, telling divers how long they have been underwater and how long their air tank reserves will last. With the KonTiki Diver, Eterna has developed a professional tool for the wrist that fulfills the highest demands for function and design. In creating the timepiece, Eterna reexamined the functionality of a diver’s watch from the ground up. The concept for the case was at the center of its development. Designers took a sensible approach to design by completely separating watch movement protection and
wrist attachment from each other. The KonTiki Diver mechanical movement is watertight in a sealed container securely anchored to the watch bridge. The durable minimalist rubber strap, with a double-folding clasp and wet-suit extension, fastens the system tightly around the wrist in a way that looks great in and out of the water. Another technical highlight, and a real safety plus in diving, is the unique hinged lid mechanism that links the container and the bridge. The design allows divers to fold the container out of the bridge before beginning the dive after unlocking it by pressing two spring-loaded buttons. Divers are then able to set perfect diving time on the dual-direction rotating bezel, which can be easily read from the inside flange without risk of parallax error. By locking the container into the bridge,
Eterna Watches the bezel is secured against possible unintentional rotation. Up to now, the KonTiki Diver is the only iteration of this unique solution for this safety-critical mechanism until now. Standard diver’s watches do not have a locking diving bezel and therefore are made to turn only in a counterclockwise direction. This means that any unintentional rotation of the bezel shows longer diving time than actually transpired forcing the diver to break off a dive earlier than necessary.
automatic movement in the KonTiki Diver. A diver’s watch must absolutely be easy to read under any light conditions. The black dial of the KonTiki Diver with its large white numbers and wide hour and minute hands makes sure this is possible even under the worst conditions. The hands, numbers, and the raised index marks are treated with glowing superluminova to improve readability in the dark. The same treatment was used in the minute marks on the diving bezel.
Sealing System from the Automobile Industry Eterna has intelligently combined the advantages of a conventional rotating bezel with an interior diving ring, meaning divers can easily adjust readings even when wearing wetsuit gloves and make time adjustments on the minute circle stay reliably protected under the fourmillimeter thick domed sapphire-glass crystal. This was made possible through an innovative technology transfer largely found in automobiles and available only through Porsche. On the KonTiki Diver, the rotating components (the bezel and the winding stem), are sealed with shaft seals. Such seals are usually used to seal the crankshaft in an automobile engine or the shafts in the transmission. In cooperation with highly efficient suppliers, Eterna miniaturized this auto system for the watch industry. This made it possible to build the KonTiki Diver without a screw-down crown that is watertight down to 1000 meters. The KonTiki Diver crown is ten millimeters in diameter and deeply fluted to make it possible for a diver to wind the watch movement underwater with his gloves on if necessary. To make this occasion rarely necessary, the watch also has an automatic winder and a power reserve indicator at 4 o’clock on the dial. In order to guarantee the greatest possible precision and reliability, Eterna has installed a chronometer-tested
A Modern Watch with a Great Heritage Eterna paid close attention to robustness and functionality in the selection of materials and the processing for the KonTiki Diver. The bridge and rotating bezel are stainless steel as are the screwed strap horns. The engineers decided to use black, PVD-coated titanium for the construction of the container to save weight while not compromising stability. The caseback bears the KonTiki medallion commemorating the historic origins of this watch line. In 1947, the Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl crossed the Pacific from Peru to Polynesia on a raft of prehistoric design named after the sun god of the original inhabitants of Peru: KonTiki. During this 8000 kilometer adventurous ocean journey, Heyerdahl wore an Eterna–a watchmaking masterpiece built by pioneers for pioneers. Since 1856, Eterna has stood for the manufacture of high-quality, mechanical watches. In its long history, Eterna has introduced many important industry developments as one of the pioneers of the art of watchmaking. Among the revolutionary innovations to come out of Eterna are the ball-bearing mounted rotor for hand-wound movements and the chronograph with mechanical digital stopwatch indicator. This traditional brand today belongs to Ferdinand A. Porsche and is thus one of the last major manufacturers anywhere in the world that is still not part of a major group. Eterna is also the manufacturer of the highly successful Porsche Design watch collection under license from Porsche Design.
Specifications Movement:
ETA caliber 2897; self-winding mechanical movement; specific Eterna rotor with côtes de Genève; certified chronometer.
Dial/Hands: Black dial; central hours, minutes, and seconds hands, index marks and hands coated with superluminova; date indication at 7:30 o’clock; power reserve indication at 4 o’clock. Case/Back: PVD coated titanium case; dual-direction rotating, nonratchet stainless steel bezel; spring-loaded buttons; rotating flange with diver marks via bezel; 4 mm thick, non-reflecting, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal; non-screw-down crown with patented sealing system; back with impressed KonTiki medallion; water resistant to 1000 meters. Dimensions: Diameter: 46 mm; thickness: 16 mm. Strap/Clasp: Black natural rubber strap with folding clasp and diver’s extension. Price:
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Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4
Powerful elegance Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4: Setting a New Standard
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ith the new Gallardo LP560-4, Lamborghini once again sets a higher standard for super sports cars. With its new engine, permanent four-wheel drive transmission and new suspension, it delivers improvements in both performance and dynamics. In parallel, its innovative design takes Lamborghini’s unique classic lines one-step further. Powerful elegance has never been so defined before. The Gallardo LP560-4 is the successor of the most successful Lamborghini model of all time. Approximately 7100 Gallardo models have left the Sant’Agata Bolognese production plant since its launch in 2003. “The LP560-4 will consolidate this success story,” states Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini. “It will outclass its predecessor in every aspect; its dynamics are distinctly breathtaking and its design sets new standards. With the introduction of the Gallardo LP560-4, we will consistently continue Lamborghini’s growth strategy”. The engine of the Gallardo LP560-4 is a completely new development. All that remains of the original V10 is the number of cylinders that, in this performance category, create a per-
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fect and unique synthesis of torque, force of movement, sporty nimbleness, compact size and low weight—In fact; they even changed the engine placement. The powerful heart of the new and evolved Gallardo LP560-4 is the new 5.2-liter V10 engine with an output of 560hp at 8000 rpm resulting in an increase of 40hp and a near 20-kilogram weight reduction over the previous model. The engine in the new model lies lengthways in front of the rear axle – hence the model description “Longitudinale Posteriore.” A mid-rear engine layout is an unbeatable concept in sports car production because the center of gravity being displaced next to the vertical axis creates exceptional driving dynamics. In addition to its innovative layout, the LP560-4 can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds, its speed at 11.8 seconds is 200 km/h and its top speed lies at 325 km/h. Despite its clearly increased power, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions have been reduced by a staggering 18 per cent. The engineers in the Sant’Agata-based Technical Department have also improved traction, handling and stability at high speeds. The redesigned four-wheel drive transmission, the new suspension and the optimized aerodynamics as well
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...the Gallardo LP560-4 presents itself as a cutting edge super sports car also suitable for the racetrack.
as the reduced weight and decreased friction between the components, all contribute to the overall improvements in the vehicle. Thus the Gallardo LP560-4 presents itself as a cutting edge super sports car also suitable for the racetrack. The car is also surprisingly suited to long-distance driving and, despite its extreme performance capabilities, is easy to control. The DNA of the Lamborghini brand undergoes constant evolution with each new edition developed by the Centro Stile, and the new Gallardo is no different. The 1410 kilograms aluminum-bodied Gallardo LP560-4 displays the brand’s telltale hard edges and clean surfaces, yet is decidedly fresh. Ornaments or embellishments of any form are alien to the vehicle. The newly designed front of the LP 560-4 squats deeply to the ground, which contributes to its aerodynamic efficiency. The enlarged, accentuated cooling intakes meet the demands of augmented engine power and increase the air circulation vital to a vehicle as powerful as this. The spoiler, positioned low between the air intakes, improves aerodynamic equilibrium at high speeds. The body is not only extremely light but also torsionally stiff and displays the highest safety characteristics. Thus the basis for the extraordinary handling characteristics of the LP560-4 is formed.
The completely redesigned rear gives the phrase “powerful elegance” a new meaning: rear lights, air cooling vents, bumper and diffuser are arranged in precise positions on the car’s exterior, which make the LP560-4 appear extremely wide and bonded to the road surface. In addition, the rear diffuser has been newly designed and, coupled with the smooth underbody, contributes to the excellent steering stability even at extremely high speeds. In fact, the aerodynamic efficiency has been increased by 31%. luxuryautodirect.com
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QUICK SPECS price N/a engine 90°, Aluminum V10 Aspiration NATURAL valvetrain DOHC Transmission 6 speed horsepower 552.5 hp weight 3307 lbs 0-60 3.6 seconds top speed 201.9 mph The designers in Sant’Agata Bolognese have excelled themselves with the clear-cut, pure, stark lines of the Gallardo LP 560-4. They also have demonstrated distinct attention to detail; the elaborate aluminum cap for petrol and motor oil are testimony to this, as is the rear camera, which has been integrated in a small fin in the independent rear spoiler as well as the finely crafted grille in the exhaust pipes. Despite its low exterior height, the Gallardo LP560-4 welcomes its passengers with a spacious interior. The sports seats are covered with either fine leather or Alcantara(R) and provide comfort and support. Typical of sports cars, the seats are set low, but there is space behind the seats for luggage to compliment the already ample 110-liter trunk. The wide middle console characterizes the vehicle’s sporty dynamism. It accommodates the standard Lamborghini multime-
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dia system as well as the air conditioning, which can be regulated by both the driver and passenger. Seven round instruments in the cockpit, complete with new graphic, provide the driver with essential engine data and a multifunctional display between the speedometer and revolution counter. Furthermore, the individualization program, Ad Personam, enables the customer to create any combination of color and trim to create a highly personalized vehicle. Behind this program stands the philosophy that a super sports car of this nature should, after all, reflect the personality of its owner by enabling him to completely indulge his expectations and wishes. As a consequence, extreme exclusivity is the trademark of Lamborghini’s individualization program. “Think the Impossible” states the motto, and that is exactly what Lamborghini continues to do.
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The very famous Wicked-7 Mega Wide Body Porsches have been featured on countless Magazine Covers, Auto Shows, and Promotional Events.
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2006 Ferrari 430 Spider. Classic Red with beige interior. Factory Options Include: F1 Transmission; Scuderia Shields; Red brake callipers; 6 Disc CD changer; Carbon Fiber interior trim; Red instrument panel; Daytona seats with black inserts; Electrically operated seats. Contact Sean at Steve Harris Imports 801-521-0340. www.ferrarisales.com
2006 Ferrari 430 Spider. Grey with beige interior. Factory options include: Bluetooth system; Carbon ceramic brakes; Yellow Brake Calipers; 6 Disc CD changer; Daytona seats; Electric seats; Yellow instrument panel; Scuderia shields; Grey interior stitching; Beige roll bars; HiFi stereo system. Contact Sean at Steve Harris Imports 801-521-0340. www.ferrarisales.com
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2006 Maserati Quattroporte. Grigio Palladio over Beige Interior with Rosewood Trim, Navy Blue Dash, Carpets and Piping. Options include: Front and Rear Heated Seats, Drilled Leather, Power Sunroof, Rear Park Sensors, CD Changer, Red Brake Callipers, Chrome 19 inch Wheels, and Alcantera Headliner. Contact Sean at Steve Harris Imports 801-521-0340. www.ferrarisales.com
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2002 Dodge Viper GTS Final Edition #349 with just 10,251 miles. All Final Editions were finished in Viper Red Clearcoat with White Stripes with a Black Leather interior featuring Red Stitching on the Steering Wheel and Shift Knob and a commemorative plaque. $57,900 Motorcars International 866-289-6740. www.motorcars-intl.com
1989 Lamborghini Anniversary Edition Countach with only 2,737 miles in the extremely rare Rosso Perlato (Metallic Red) over Tan leather interior with matching Red Piping. Improved with a Euro style front bumper painted to match and a Tubi exhaust. Complete with tool kit, keys, owner’s manuals, leather pouch, etc. $134,500 Motorcars International 866-289-6740. www.motorcars-intl.com
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2001 Lamborghini Diablo 6.0 VT Coupe in Jet Black over a Snowcorn Leather interior with Black Carpeting, Black Stitching, and Black Piping with only 6,896 miles. This Diablo includes an Upgraded Stereo System, New Tires, Brake Calipers Coated in Yellow, Floor Mats, Car Cover, Upgraded Exhaust, etc. $199,900 Motorcars International 866-289-6740. www.motorcars-intl.com
1996 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo in Polar Silver Metallic over Cashmere leather. Available for only 2 years, Porsche’s air-cooled, twin turbo charged, flat 6 engine produced a thrilling 400hp output through a 6-Speed manual all-wheel-drive transmission that can literally take your breath away. $78,500 Motorcars International 866-289-6740. www.motorcars-intl.com
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2005 Maserati MC12. 498 miles. Converted and registered in the US. Brand new condition. Designed for high level road use, it can exceed 205 mph at full throttle, Designed to meet the specific needs and characteristics of a road-going Maserati, it also offers absolutely excellent drivability. There is exceptional harmony between the high tech-effect carbon features, the perforated leather trim and the stunning yet high-grip tough technical fabric too. Price: $1,450,000. Contact Rayda Sinni, Phone: 705-321- 7398 or Email: Rayda@thecarexperience.com
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Fireball Run Redux: The “Adventurally” Revisited
Story by Dr. James J. Waite “Adventures are to the adventurous”, a great statesman once said. So it was in 2007 for a gathering of highly successful business and community leaders from around the nation as they stepped into their unique motor vehicles, strapped up their seatbelts, and began one of the most significant enterprises of their lives: The Fireball Run. For them, adventurers all, The Fireball Run would combine an inspiring time away from their busy , productive lives with the opportunity to give something back to the less fortunate children of the America they love. On a clear September morning, amidst a throng of cheering onlookers, marching bands, and influential VIPs, the mayor of Orlando, Florida was ready to drop the green flag commencing a new chapter in the great lexicon of motor vehicle racing. Sexy convertibles, classic 34
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sedans, antique autos, a myriad of trucks, and even a million dollar motor coach had arrived. It looked like a political convention. People from different backgrounds, people of various ages, with sundry reasons for being there, had come together for a week of business networking, fun, and excitement. A diverse bevy of individuals, male and female, soon would travel across our great land, from Florida to Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Nevada, finally arriving in Los Angeles, the movie capital of the world. And at every stop along the way they would immerse themselves in the most important aspect of their journey, the search for America’s missing children. On race tracks in Houston and Las Vegas an Aston Martin duked it out with a Mazarati, a Bentley challenged a Corvette. Even the trucks got a piece of the action, as pickups pounded the pavement. The en-
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gines roared and the “rally crews” worked almost to exhaustion. The spectacle was something to behold. Watching an enormous motor home traverse the curves of the Las Vegas Speedway or enjoying the pirate and his gal who became a cowboy and cowgirl the next day and a sailor with his ensign a day later are pleasures only 2007 Fireballers can recall. A “live” guy popped out of a coffin in one town. Then there was the “dictator” with the bull horn and Martin, the “negotiator”. These and other “secrets” are now part and parcel of Fireball lore. Whether it was “Standing on the corner in Winslow Arizona” or finding the old mansion of the famous Louisiana Governor Huey Long , the Fireballers of 2007 have a storehouse of snapshots which will last forever in their minds as well as in their cameras. But how did all this begin? Fireball founder, J.Sanchez, an entrepreneur with a list of business credentials which include forays into the fast-paced worlds of advertising, movie making, and marketing took an interest in cross-country road rallying. As with all “doers”, he began immediately to get involved with his latest “love”. He learned and practiced the art of racing on the track , participated in another cross country race, and then decided to start one of this own. But he realized that there were very few legal transcontinental rallies in America. That’s when his business savvy kicked in. A young man with the “gift of gab” and a positive, “can do” attitude, J. was able to attract similar rare people to his cause: the creation of the best road rally in America. For more than a year he traveled the country, making new friends and forging new alliances. Soon he adopted the name Fireball from Fireball Roberts, a famous NASCAR driver, crafted a brand name, and a star was born. The Fireball Run quickly became the talk of business people
across the country who wanted to find some “action” while still enjoying a well-deserved vacation. And they were the type of concerned citizens whom J. had met during his own involvement in the Orlando Chamber of Commerce. That’s when J. found a new wrinkle which would help set his rally apart from all the others. He began working with leaders of organizations for missing children, he created the real “magic” of The Fireball Run. As the racers themselves fulfilled their individual dreams, they also found common cause. They would help fulfill the dreams of American children who had become the victims of neglect and abuse. The stage for success was set. And what a success it was! Entrants came from everywhere. From Ohio came an auto customizer with quite a sense of humor. A movie mogul with untold wealth arrived from California. The man who built a replica of the famous Batmobile was there with his duplicate of the big black machine with red highlights. He and his sidekick, Robin (his son), ran the race not only to the delight of the other drivers, but also to the amazement of people in every state. Business executives and CEO’s from the Carolinas to New Mexico joined the fun with four Orlando firefighters in a truck , lights flashing and sirens blaring. A 1967 Lincoln Continental convertible never put up its top, even when luxuryautodirect.com
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it rained. And a retired Ernest Hemingway (at least someone who looked like him) showed up with his wife. A few young fellows ran in their super-charged Dodge 2500 pickup. Two “priests” in a Corvette hooked up with entrepreneurs who in the “real world” were dealers in everything from rare art to radar detectors. A movie stunt crew helped with the H.D. filming, while professional race car drivers often assisted the “novices”. Mustangs and Vets, Bentleys and BMWs, a Hummer, the new Saturn Sky, and a Dodge Viper were among the gorgeous autos which graced this transcontinental excursion. And when they were off the race tracks, the drivers were like peregrines, wondering the highways and byways, searching for elusive markers which would help them accumulate points in order to win the “game”. Of course, besides needing gasoline for their cars, the participants had to run on their own “fuel”. For them there was a cornucopia of delights. Among the many wonders of Fireball, the food was a major attraction. Palates were always satisfied and no one ever went hungry in The Fireball Run. 2008. J. Sanchez is preparing for this year’s Fireball Run, America’s other “Fall Classic”. New drivers are signing up every day. This year’s “Adventurally” will begin in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a city where hospitality knows no bounds. Already The Fireball Run 2008 website is presenting a message from a representative of the governor’s office, which incidentally is where the opening ceremonies will take place. Friendliness will abound in Cajun country before the interactive rally adventure takes its drivers up through mid-America, ending in Grand Rapids, Michigan. And the original Fireballers are just itching to put the pedal to the metal again. The dealer in classic automobiles has it on his list as a “must do”. The art critic eagerly awaits another chance to inspect the workmanship 36
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and classic lines he recognizes in “coach building”. The young couple whose business took off after networking at Fireball 2007 want to “meet and greet” new clients in 2008. And the kids with the pickups are looking forward to a plain “great time”. Of course, it’s the competition for the purists in the group. Some were beaten on the track last year. “Not again”, they say. And the work goes on. Products are being prepared and ordered. Flags, tee shirts, leather jackets, and Fireball patches are on the way. Invitational entry forms have been printed and are being processed. In every state along the route, meetings are taking place with public officials. Welcoming committees are being formed. First-class hotels are being inspected. The Fireball website is constantly updated. It’s the sequel! Fireball Run 2: Back to the Track! And this year’s Fireball is taking on a new theme: traveling back in time. Missions, clues, music - the entire live action game promises to spin you participants around, baby, right around to the 1980’s. So put on your daisy dukes, grab your caddy shack, and get ready to rumble on a new, intensified vacation that organizer J. Sanchez says, “will have you and your team on the gogo.” “Be advised,” he says, “ this time, it’s Personal. We aren’t playing pin-pong anymore!” So toss out your intelevision because it will take some “wierd science” for the “goonies” of Fireball 2008 to successfully roll into each level of the new game. But never forget, all this will be just window dressing if not for the true “magic “of The Fireball Run”. Indeed, The Fireball Run is mainly for the kids. This is the only rally in America which has as its foremost goal the discovery of America’s missing children. So it’s The Fireball Run Redux. On September 25th, 2008 The Fireball Run continues live from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The “adventure to the adventurous”- the “Adventurally” for America.
On September 27th America's Adventurally Returns!
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The Bugatti Veyron speaks of luxury and speed, but when paired with haute couture designer, Hermes, it screams of the exquisite. This recently revealed pairing combines the sexiness and speed of Bugatti’s best with the sophistication of the Hermes brand. t the 78th Geneva Motor Show this past March, Bugatti and Hermès co-presented the fruit of their partnership: the “Bugatti Veyron Fbg par Hermès,” associating the marques technical prowess with the expertise craftsmanship of the designer. In partnership with Hermès, designer Gabriele Pezzini has married Hermès distinctive style to the legendary Bugatti Veyron 16.4 magnifying the car’s personality. This remarkable car features exceptional characteristics already lauded by the public including an innovative, technologically advanced engine that creates a staggering 1001hp and an understated yet uncompromising silhouette that reflects the high performance capacities of its state-of-the-art engineering and design. The fascination exerted by this sports coupé, capable of reaching 407 km/h, is due in large part to its unique alliance of the very finest motor-racing technology with comfortable handling for everyday driving. The 16cylinder “W” configuration engine is fed by four turbochargers and features 64 valves, generating 1001 horsepower at 6000 rpm. The engine draws on its 8-liter displacement to deliver a maximum torque of 1250 Newtonmeters between 2200 and 5500 rpm. With full-time all-wheel drive, the car’s phenomenal power produces breath-takingly dynamic handling, with acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in a mere 2.5 seconds. The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 benefits from
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bugatti aeronautical and aerospace technologies, making it the fastest production car ever made. The car also features a braking system designed to deliver unprecedented powers of deceleration, establishing a new industry benchmark. The carbon-fiber discs provide brake pressure of up to 180 bars, combined with eight-piston monobloc callipers and titanium pistons fitted with fine steel heads and ceramic heat protectors. Apply the brakes at speeds above 200 km/h, and the rear wing acts as an airbrake, positioning itself at an angle of 113 degrees in less than 0.4 seconds, augmenting the Bugatti Veyron’s already impressive stopping power. The airbrake increases negative lift at the rear of the car to 300 kg, enhancing the braking torque on the rear axle. At 400 km/h, emergency braking will bring the sports car to a complete halt in less than 10 seconds. This, the world’s most fascinating car, has pushed back the limits of physical engineering to offer a completely new sensation for driver and passenger alike. But it has also adopted a radically different stance to that of other sports cars: its features
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and finish are sure to impress the most demanding clientele, yet the newest incarnation leaves its sibling predecessors as far behind as its contemporaries on the track. Hermès and designer Gabriele Pezzini have lavished attention on the interior and exterior of this exceptional car, to create the new Bugatti Veyron 16.4: the “Bugatti Veyron Fbg par Hermès.” The official name of the highly exclusive Bugatti Veyron
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With the Bugatti Veyron Fbg par Hermès, the exacting standards of both Émile Hermès and Ettore Bugatti come together for the first time in this exceptional collaboration.
“Fbg par Hermès” refers to the historic Hermès headquarters on the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, in the heart of Paris’s eighth arrondissement: the “Fbg” appellation evokes the house’s “faubourg” address. With the Bugatti Veyron Fbg par Hermès, the exacting standards of both Émile Hermès and Ettore Bugatti come together for the first time in this exceptional collaboration. It’s the sublime platform to exhibit the culmination of their extreme attention to aesthetic and technological quality and performance. Gabriele Pezzini has reinterpreted Bugatti’s traditional two-tone carriage work, fostering a fluid, harmonious transition between the car’s exterior and interior design. The color of the hood extends to the interior of the cockpit, and re-emerges behind, at the level of the rear
wing. As a tribute to the celebrated 1924 Bugatti Type 35—undoubtedly the most famous of all time—the new Bugatti Veyron Fbg par Hermès features eight-spoked wheels in polished aluminum, central butterfly wheel locks branded with the letter “H,” and air vents around the rims reproducing the characteristic appearance of Hermès saddle-stitching. The horseshoe radiator grille and the lateral ventilation grilles flanking it are made from lightweight alloys with a design of interlocking “H’s” evoking the Hermès “signature.” The inner surfaces of the Bugatti Veyron Fbg par Hermès have been designed and scrupulously sheathed in bull calfskin by the Hermès workshops in Paris. The care and attention to detail observe an extremely refined, minimalist formal vocabulary, reflecting the tradition of the very first vehicles Ettore Bugatti designed while keeping true to luxuryautodirect.com
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the fundamental design principles of the house of Hermès. The door handles echo the fluid forms of handles on Hermès travel bags and luggage. And the dashboard, traditionally finished in brushed aluminum, is here clad entirely in bull calfskin. Passengers aboard the Bugatti Veyron Fbg par Hermès will find a dashboard glove compartment designed to hold a selection of small travel accessories and a zipped Hermès wallet. Both seats are covered in two-toned bull calfskin, and the panel separating the cockpit from the central rear engine – traditionally made of carbon fiber – is covered in the same fine leather. The leather-lined trunk holds a specially-fitted “Toile H” and leather case, hand-made by craftsmen from the Hermès workshops. This exceptional model – in toning colors of ebony and étoupe, or ebony and brick – is priced at 1.55 million euros (not including tax), available at the end of 2008.
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The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance once again lived up to its credo – the most innovative annual automotive event. The three-day event, held March 7 – 9 on beautiful Amelia Island, Florida, offered something for every enthusiast and a tremendous acknowledgement of a number of historic milestones. Sunday’s Concours d’Elegance honored the 100th anniversary of the Ford Model T with a wonderful display of this iconic automobile. A crowd favorite was the Model T popcorn wagon, on loan from the Saratoga (New York) Automobile Museum; museum staff offered fresh, hot popcorn in specially-created bags with the image of the Model T. General Motors was also honored with a parade of significant 44
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vehicles from its 100 years, including a 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado, the first GM front-wheel-drive car. Over 300 cars were entered in the judged show, many from private, seldom-seen collections. The Amelia Island Concours honors two Best-in-Show winners each year; the 2008 Best-in-Show, Concours d’Elegance was the 1935 Duesenberg J Roadster owned by Sam and Emily Mann of Englewood, NJ. Winner of the Best-in-Show, Concours de Sport was the 1957 Ferrari 335 Sport owned by Scuderia N.E. of Stamford, CT. Mark you calendars for March 13 – 15, 2009 for the 14th annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance.
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Class Awards Best In Class - American Classic (Pre 1932) 1931 Chrysler Convertible Victoria CG Ethel L. Lanaux , New Orleans, LA Amelia Award-American Classic (Pre 1932) 1919 Pierce-Arrow 66A-4 Touring Jim and Sandie Schneck - Manitowoc, WI Best In Class - American Classic (1932 - 1934) 1932 Chrysler Imperial Convertible Sedan Frank and Milli Ricciardelli - Monmouth Beach, NJ Amelia Award-American Classic (1932 - 1934) 1934 Packard 7-Passenger Touring Tom Moretti - Inverness, IL Best In Class - American Classic (1935-1941) 1935 Auburn Boattail Speedster Model 851 Guy E. Beatty - McLean, VA Amelia Award-American Classic (1935-1941) 1937 Packard 1508 Dave and Linda Kane - Bernardsville, NJ Best In Class - Austin Healey Sprites 1961 Austin Healey Nassau Sprite - Light Weight Mark Flanders - Weston, FL Best In Class - Beach Racers 1922 Benz-Mercedes Aero-Engined Race Car North Collection - St. Michaels, MD Amelia Award-Beach Racers 1903 Packard Model K-S (Gray Wolf) Ted and Carol Davis - Oklahoma City, OK Amelia Award-Beach Racers 1920 Paige 6-66 Daytona Bob and Betsy Jenkins - Grenada, MS Best In Class - Rare Camaros 1969 Chevrolet Yenko Camaro Wayne and Robin Schmeeckle - Fort Morgan, CO Amelia Award-Rare Camaros 1969 Chevrolet Baldwin Motion Chevelle Mark J. Murphy, MD - Scottsdale, AZ Best In Class - Corvette Racecars 1960 Chevrolet Corvette LeMans winner Miller Family Collection - Carlisle, PA Amelia Award-Corvette Racecars 1963 Corvette Grand Sport The Collier Collection - Naples, FL Amelia Award-Corvette Racecars 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Sean, Kent and Kevin Hussey - Birmingham, AL Amelia Award-Corvette Racecars 1966 Corvette Coupe Kevin J. Mackay - Valley Stream, NY
Best In Class - Duesenberg 1935 Duesenberg J Roadster Sam and Emily Mann - Englewood, NJ Amelia Award-Duesenberg 1931 Duesenberg J-460 Murphy Bodied Coupe Lee and Joan Herrington - Bow, NH
Amelia Award-100 Years of General Motors 1912 Cadillac Model 30 Touring Wellington and Janet Morton - Fruit Cove, FL
Best In Class - European Custom Coachwork French (1937-1953) 1937 Delahaye 135M Malcolm Pray - Greenwich, CT
Best In Class - Horseless Carriage (1895-1915) 1908 Baker Electric Victoria George Dragone - Bridgeport, CT Amelia Award-Horseless Carriage (1895-1915) 1901 Crestmobile Motor Carriage David and Christine Cottrell - Richmond, VA
Amelia Award-European Custom Coachwork French (1937-1953) 1937 Talbot Lago 150C SS The Patterson Collection - Louisville, KY
Best In Class - Horseless Carriage (40+ HP) 1913 Stutz Bearcat Dr. Harvey Carter - Dallas, TX
Best In Class - European Classic Pre-War 1938 Horch 853 Special Roadster Joseph and Margie Cassini, III - West Orange, NJ
Amelia Award-Horseless Carriage (40+ HP) 1911 Auburn “40 Series” Model N David and Linda Baird - Coto de Caza, CA
Amelia Award-European Classic Pre-War 1928 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A SS Peter T. Boyle - Oil City, PA
Best In Class - Iso/Bizzarrini 1969 Bizzarrini Manta Ron and Diane Spindler - Los Angeles, CA
Best In Class - European Classic Post-War 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Frank Thomas and Barbara Burton - Hampden, MA
Amelia Award-Iso/Bizzarrini 1964 Iso Grifo Bizzarrini 5300 Corsa A3/C Nick Colonna - Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Amelia Award-European Classic Post-War 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Roadster David Stitzer - Warminster, PA
Best In Class - Motorcycles 1954 BSA Daytona Gold Star Bob Birdsall - West Palm Beach, FL
Amelia Award-European Classic Post-War 1959 Bentley S-1 Continental Park Ward Convertible Guillermo Salazar - Pinecrest, FL
Amelia Award-Motorcycles 1939 BMW R51RS BMW Motorcycles of Daytona - Daytona Beach, FL
Best In Class - Ferrari Grand Touring 1955 Ferrari 250 GT Europa Caballeriza Collection - Redondo Beach, CA
Best In Class - Mercedes-Benz (Pre-War) 1935 Mercedes-Benz 500K Cabriolet A John D. Groendyke - Enid, OK
Amelia Award-Ferrari Grand Touring 1952 Ferrari 212 Junco de la Vega Collection - San Antonio, TX
Amelia Award-Mercedes-Benz (Pre-War) 1935 Mercedes-Benz 500K Kombo Roadster Roger Willbanks - Denver, CO
Best In Class - Model T 1910 Ford Model T Touring Car William and Lore Evenden - Lantana, FL
Best In Class - MG Production 1935 MG NB Len and Suzie Star - Hudson, OH
Amelia Award-Model T 1911 Ford Gentleman’s Roadster Rick Linder - Dearborn, MI
Amelia Award-MG Production 1933 MG L1 Magna Bill and Sarah Richey - Bowling Green, KY
Best In Class - Great American Convertibles 1958 DeSoto Adventurer Convertible Thomas and Sarah White - Hopkinton, MA
Best In Class - MG Racing 1934 MG K3 Magnette The Collier Collection - Naples, FL
Amelia Award-Great American Convertibles 1959 Imperial Crown Convertible William J. “Bill” Madden - Asheville, NC
Amelia Award-MG Racing 1930 MG 1212 Brooklands Racer Jack E. Kahler - Littleton, CO
Best In Class - 100 Years of General Motors 1935 Buick 96S Nicola Bulgari - Rome, Italy
Best In Class - Cars Of Parnelli Jones 1964 Cooper Monaco Bowman Motors, LLC - Woodside, CA
Partial list of award winners • Visit www.ameliaconcours.org for complete list. luxuryautodirect.com
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Maserati Gran Turismo S year after the unveiling of the GranTurismo, Maserati returned to the Geneva International Motor Show with yet another world premiere, the 2008 GranTurismo S. The ultimate expression of the Trident coupe’s sportiness shifts the emphasis onto performance and driving enjoyment. Two main novelties are at the heart of the new Maserati: the 440 HP V8 4.7 engine and the electro-actuated gearbox with fast MC-Shift arranged in the Transaxle layout typical of high-performance sports cars that represents the technological DNA of all Maseratis. The GranTurismo S makes use of the high-performance brake system developed in collaboration with Brembo and introduced for the first time in the automotive field on the Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S. The system features front
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brake discs made with dual-cast technology - a dual casting of cast iron and aluminum, paired with aluminum mono-bloc 6-piston brake calipers, ensuring optimized braking performance. On the exterior the Maserati GranTurismo S is characterised by a number of aesthetic modifications that, although discrete, are highly effective and make the car body appear sportier without abandoning the sleekness of the lines masterfully designed by Pininfarina. The interior upholstered in Poltrona Frau leather and Alcantara reflects the sporty flair of the Maserati GranTurismo S; the figure-hugging front and rear seats are distinguished by their new dynamic design with horizontal piping on the seats and seatbacks.
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Pagani Home Hi-Fi System Pagani has added its name to the list of luxury automakers branching out to produce other consumer products with its hi-fi home audio system. Built of carbon fiber and aluminum, the design of the system’s main control unit takes after the sound system in its supercars. Inspired by the unique four-pipe exhaust system on the Zonda, the bass tubes lie at the bottom of twin 350 watt tower speakers situated aside the control unit and amplifier. The complete Hi-Fi stereo system is composed of an analog turntable for LP for 33rpm and 45rpm, CD player with D/A converter, stereo preamplifier, power amplifier, floor standing loudspeakers, and cables (segnal, loudspeaker and power). It is completely handmade in Italy and is designed to produce optimal sound for rooms ranging from 12 sqaure meters to 40-50 square meters. Additional power amplifiers and loudspeakers available by request to Pagani Automobili. www.paganiautomobili.it
Porsche Design Sunglasses Porsche Design is a global luxury men’s brand, continually attracting consumers with their technical innovation, functionality and timelessness. For 2008, the company is introducing a new collection of sunglasses – the P’8454, P’8456, P’8457, and P’8458. Model P’8454 is made of high-tech plastic with high-quality titanium hinges providing ideal protection for the eyes and can be used with correction lenses as well. The sunglasses model P’8456, with frontal titanium elements, has a particularly high-quality effect due to the screw-free fastening of the lenses. The two sunglasses models P’8457 and P’8458, which are both made of titanium, have a sporty and modern appearance. They are attached in two pieces and taper down to a one-piece end piece. Prices start at $295.00 www.porsche-design.com
MacBook Air “Golden Age” Bling My Thing, led by the Japanese designer Ayano Kimura, has designed a new look for the MacBook Air and is calling it “Golden Age”. This custom laptop is adorned with 12,000 dazzling Swarovski crystals coated with 24k gold from underneath allowing the crystals to reflect a true golden color. Each “Golden Age” takes a week to create as each crystal is applied by hand, one at a time, on to the hand-painted surface. Only 20 units will be made and sold worldwide, starting in the U.K. for about $40,000.00. www.blingmything.com
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Bugatti Collection Cashmere Pullover This cashmere pullover is just one of the luxurious items Bugatti is introducing in its 2008 Collection. It is made of 100% Italian cashmere wool with a european custom style cut. The infamous Bugatti logo can be found embossed on the buttons, embroidered in the front, and the Ettore Bugatti signature embroidered in the back. $660.00 www.racepower.de
Vertu Constellation Monogram Collection Vertu is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the release of the Monogram Constellation Collection. These exclusive phones are made of precious metals and stones and have been wrapped in a special fine grain leather which is monogrammed with the Vertu V in a process which takes four hours to finish each hide which is then finished with a special protective layer. Five variants will be available in Pewter, Green, Red, Skye Blue or Cerise colored leathers. The collection launches on April 1st. vPrice to be determined. www.vertu.com
Omas for Maserati Limited Edition Sterling Silver Pen The Italian companies of Omas and Maserati, both representing elegance, luxury, prestige, exclusivity and a passion for excellence, have joined forces to produce the exclusive “Omas for Maserati” Limited Edition made of 925 silver. The “Front grill”, Maserati’s historic emblem, is mounted in the top of the cap inspired by Maserati’s most modern and innovative car: the GranTurismo. The Limited Edition also boasts a satin finish barrel with elegant incisions. The shiny knob operates the filling unit in the fountain pen model and is embellished with an engraving of the Trident. The shiny nib-holder, also made of silver, highlights the engraving of the Maserati logo; the nib is made of 18 K rhodium-plated gold. Numbered limited edition of 1200 piston Fountain Pens ($2,950.00) and 714 Rollerballs ($2,750.00).www.fountainpenhospital.com 1-800-253-PENS(7367) luxuryautodirect.com
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appraising eye set sight on his work, Arlen entered it in a custom show. First show, first place! Then he was off. With nights spent in the garage working on a growing list of customers’ bikes, it wasn’t long before he rented his first store on East 14th St. in San Leandro California . By this time, Arlen’s son Cory had become a well-respected bike builder himself, designing his first bike in his mid-teens. The two of them have since become the leaders in custom bike building. Their unique flair for design was noticed by Victory Motorcycles, who was so impressed that they invited Arlen and Cory to join the Victory motorcycle design team. With four decades of innovation and originality, Arlen and Cory present NESS MOTORCYCLES, LLC, the first completely custom production motorcycle that is compatible with many products in the NESS Custom Product Line. Their refusal to imitate others, their sense of style, and their willingness to take risks, is still seen today in their product and their slogan: “Always Innovate, Never Imitate.”
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Iconic Dodge muscle car returns after a 35-year absence
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ing organization, the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 was engineered with a focus on the five pillars of every SRT vehicle: bold exterior design that resonates with the brand image, a race-inspired interior, world-class ride and handling across a dynamic range, a standout powertrain and benchmark braking. Dodge will offer the limited-edition 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 in three colors: HEMI® Orange, Bright Silver Metallic and Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat. Each two-door, rear-wheel-drive coupe will be produced with a numbered dash plaque, carbon fiberlike hood stripes and will be powered by SRT’s 6.1-liter HEMI V-8 engine that boasts 425 horsepower and 420 lb.-ft. of torque. With a U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $37,995 (including $675 destination), the allnew 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 arrives in Dodge showrooms this spring. The 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 vehicles will be manufactured at Chrysler’s Brampton, Ontario, Canada assembly plant. Performance targets for the all-new 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 include a 0–60 mph time in the low 5second range, 0–100–0 mph in less than 17 seconds, a ¼-mile elapsed time of less than 14 seconds, 60–0 mph braking distance of approximately 100 feet, and a skid pad performance of 0.88 g.
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Eternal Exploration. The KonTiki Diver Eterna has redefined the functional requirements of a diving watch from the bottom up. The result is the KonTiki Diver, with its innovative hinged mechanism. The movement is housed in a case which can be raised and lowered. When the case is raised, the diving time is set using a bezel which can be rotated in either direction. With the case in the lowered position, the bezel is protected against accidental movements, and the display of the correct diving time is guaranteed. Both the time and the power reserve are clearly legible from the well-structured dial. With its revolutionary sealing system, the KonTiki Diver dispenses with a screw-in crown, and is water-resistant to 1000 metres. A new class of diving watch.
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