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Aachen-based tuning specialist AC Schnitzer gives the new dynamic BMW extra wings with its extensive range of special accessories. Thanks to the AC Schnitzer performance upgrade on the 530d, the driver behind the wheel can enjoy 286 HP instead of the standard 245 HP. Optimizations for the BMW 520d, 525d and 535d are also in development. Whatever the model, all 5-series can be improved with the AC Schnitzer engine styling with capacity logo.
Acoustically, the AC Schnitzer versions of the BMW 550i, 535i, 535d and 530d are enhanced with the twin sports rear silencer with its chromed “Sports Trim“ tailpipe trims in left/right combination (in development). This not only provides the sonorous, sporting sound but also brings an improved response behaviour from the engine. For the purely aesthetic enhancement of the exhaust system on the 525d and 530d models, a chromed “Racing“ tailpipe trim is also available.
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The “most beautiful form” of dynamic driving behaviour is provided by the AC Schnitzer spring kit, which not only lowers the vehicle by 25 millimetres but also gives the entire suspension set-up a more sporting tone, without neglecting the comfort requirements of the passengers.
There’s no escaping it - even the most dynamic drive must be slowed down at some point. In this case, the AC Schnitzer 8-piston high performance brake system mercilessly grips the front axle. The 8-pot fixed calliper (left/ right) and the perforated, internally vented brake discs provide greatly improved deceleration and even safer stopping for the vehicle - and of course the wheels, available from AC Schnitzer in various designs and with different wheel and tyre combinations.
The five-series by AC Schnitzer stands either on 19 or 20-inch Type IV wheels in BiColor or silver. Another alternative in 19 inch is the Type VIII rim, which is also available for the 5-series BMW. The highlight of the wheel range for the new 5-series (F10) is the Forged Alloy Type V rim, which allows sizes of 9.0J and 10.0J x 20 inch with tyres 245/35 R20 on the front and 285/30 R 20 on the rear, and at the same time achieves a clear weight advantage.
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BMW drivers place great visual importance on sporting, refined styling. In development of the aerodynamic kit, the AC Schnitzer designers and engineers have picked up the contours of the new 5-series saloon and subtly emphasised this. The result is a tailor-made outfit which further enhances the striking looks of the BMW 5-series.
At first glance, the new front spoiler catches the eye. This, in conjunction with the chromed grille, ensures a far more dynamic appearance. And of course the saloon not only has a smart front, but also a neat rear: the AC Schnitzer rear skirt insert integrates the sports exhaust harmoniously, and together with the rear roof spoiler and rear spoiler, makes the entire rear end substantially “more powerful”. Visually, the AC Schnitzer side skirt elements with chromed design elements (available as an option) link the front and rear parts of the vehicle.
That perfect feeling while driving comes also from the AC Schnitzer interior enhancements such as the AC Schnitzer “Evo” sports airbag steering wheel with optional AC Schnitzer carbon steering wheel insert in black “Exclusiv“. The carbon interior trim and the carbon sill trim set in black “Exclusiv“ ensure just the right distinction from the standard look. The AC Schnitzer interior range also includes the aluminium cover for the i-Drive System Controller, aluminium foot rests and pedals set, and gear knobs in leather, aluminium (black anodized), with leather and illumination or digital gear display. Boot and foot mats in velours complete the interior package. •
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With the new Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante, Lamborghini is setting a new benchmark in the most fascinating automobile segment of all – the open-top super sports car. As “Performante”, the Gallardo Spyder is even lighter thanks to CFRP technology, even more agile and even more dynamic. The new Spyder Performante is an automotive high-performance athlete that combines sheer sporting excellence and extreme performance with that unique open-air feeling that only a soft-top spanning the ten-cylinder power unit can offer. Ultimately, every spin in the Spyder Performante is like a journey into the eye of the storm.
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The Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder is already at the peak of its game, bearing testament to the lightweight engineering approach pursued by the Lamborghini brand. Nevertheless, the engineers in Sant’Agata Bolognese managed to reduce the weight of the new Spyder Performante by a further 65 kilograms (143 lbs). The open super sports car tips the scales with a dry weight of no more than 1.485 kilograms (3.274 lbs) – a new best for that highly exclusive market segment occupied by Lamborghini.
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Just like its “brother�, the Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera, the light weight of the Spyder Performante is due in large part to exterior and interior components made from carbon-fiber. These carbon-composite materials are perfectly suited to super sports cars because they combine reduced weight with improved technical characteristics. Performance is optimized as a result of lower weight, while CO2 emissions are reduced. Lamborghini has been leading the industry for 30 years in the application of CFRP, and now the brand is expanding that lead even further.
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The V10 power unit with a displacement of 5.2 liters generates 419 kW (570 hp) in the Spyder Performante and guarantees breathtaking performance – it catapults the open-top LP 570-4 from 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in a mere 3.9 seconds and keeps on going to a top speed of 324 km/h (201 mph). The engine with “Iniezione Diretta Stratificata” gasoline direct injection boasts extremely impressive pulling power and a virtually endless rev range that delivers a constant supply of spine-tingling acoustics.
The Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante is an uncompromising driving machine. Its chassis, with its mighty brakes, is a work of great precision, while the new 19-inch wheels with Pirelli P Zero Corsa sports tires are extremely lightweight. The LP 570-4 Performante brings a new meaning to the term “Spyder”. •
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2010 Maserati Granturismo Convertible. With just a few hundred miles traveled, this Maserati is as new with the balance of the factory warranty. Grigio Touring over Ivorio Interior with Navy Blue Carpets. Options include: Brake Calipers in Aluminum Color, Dasboard Zone in Blue Profondita, Top Color in Blue, Soft Top Interior Color in Grigio Beluga, Steering Wheel and Interior Trim in Walnut with Ivorio Colored Leather. Factory Warranty until 5/03/2014. Priced to sell at $129,900. Contact us at 801.521.0340 or sales@ferrarisales.com Photos at www.ferrarisales.com Buy with Confidence from an authorized dealer with over 30 yrs in business.
2010 Lotus Evora. This car is still new with delivery miles and full warranty. MSRP $78,255 – contact us for special pricing. Aquamarine over Charcoal Premium Leather Interior. Options include: Back up Camera, Forged Anthracite Wheels, Lifestyle Paint, Premium package, Sport Ratio Gearbox, Sport package and Technology package. 2010 Lotus Evora Contact us at 801.521.0340 or sales@ ferrarisales.com Photos at www.ferrarisales.com Buy with Confidence from an authorized dealer with over 30 yrs in business
2010 Ford Shelby GT 500. Black over Black Interior. This is your chance to buy an almost new Shelby with just under 400 miles. Very desirable color combinations with the following options: HID Headlamps, Electronic Package and GT500 Car Cover. This is a 1 owner car that is in “like new” condition. It is complete with all original books and keys. Contact us at 801.521.0340 or sales@ ferrarisales.com Photos at www.ferrarisales.com. Priced to sell at $49,900. Buy with Confidence from an authorized dealer with over 30 yrs in business.
2010 Lotus Exige S240. This car is still new with delivery miles and full warranty. MSRP $ 72,590 – contact us for special pricings. The perfect balance of exotic looks and exclusivity with tremendous driving excitement. Nothing handles like a Lotus . Phantom Black over Biscuit Interior. Options include: Touring Pack, Track Pack, Lifestyle Paint and Starshield. Contact us at 801.521.0340 or sales@ ferrarisales.com Photos at www.ferrarisales.com Buy with Confidence from an authorized dealer with over 30 yrs in business.
2010 Lotus Evora. This car is still new with delivery miles and full warranty. MSRP $78,875 – contact us for special pricing. Phantom Black over Oyster Premium Leather Interior. Options include: Back-up Camera, Forged Silver Wheels, Lifestyle Paint, Premium Pack, Sport Ratio Gearbox, Sport Pack, Technology Pack and Starshield. Inquire Today! Contact us at 801.521.0340 or sales@ ferrarisales.com Photos at www.ferrarisales.com Buy with Confidence from an authorized dealer with over 30 yrs in business
2010 Lotus Exige S240. This car is still new with delivery miles and full warranty. MSRP $ 72,950 – contact us for special pricings. The perfect balance of exotic looks and exclusivity with tremendous driving excitement. Nothing handles like a Lotus .Laser Blue over Black Interior. Options include: Lifestyle Paint, Starshield, Track Pack and Touring Pack. Contact us at 801.521.0340 or sales@ ferrarisales.com Photos at www.ferrarisales.com Buy with Confidence from an authorized dealer with over 30 yrs in business.
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2007 Ferrari F430 F1 Spider in Grigio Silverstone over Tan Leather with just 4,563 miles! Sold new by The Auto Gallery in CA on January 4th, 2007. Loaded with the F1 Transmission, Yellow Painted Brake Calipers, Scuderia Ferrari Shields on the fenders, Power Operated Seats, Daytona Seats, Steering Wheel in Color, Upper Dash in Color, A Pillars in Color, Roll Bars Upholstered in Color, High Power HiFi Sound with Subwoofer, iPod Connection, and Power Extended Service Coverage. $189,750 Call Lamborghini Houston at 866-289-7497.
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2003 Lamborghini Murcielago 6-Speed in Rosso Andromeda (Bright Red) over Avorio Lilium (Ivory) Leather with Red Stitching and Black Carpets. Just 7,027 miles. This is the Murcielago to buy with all the right equipment already in place. Larini Stainless Steel Exhaust System, Professionally installed Clear Bra, Red Painted Brake Calipers, later style Hercules Roadster Rims, Custom Floor Mats, and Dark Tinted Tail Lights. $129,750 Call Lamborghini Houston at 866-289-7497.
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2006 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder E-Gear in Giallo Midas (Pearl Yellow) over Nero Perseus (Black) Leather with 5,026 miles. Well equipped with the E-Gear Transmission, Black Callisto Rims, Heated Wing Mirrors, Unicolor Sportive Interior, Yellow Piping, Yellow Stitching, Anti Theft System, On Board Computer, Fully Electric and Heated Seats, Branding Package, Leather Package I, Travel Package, Navigation System, Rear View Camera, and Special Paint Color. Includes 2 keys with remotes, owner’s manuals, book pouch, tools, etc. $139,750 Call Lamborghini Houston at 866-289-7497.
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2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Sportshift in Titanium Silver over Chancellor Red Leather with Silver Coarse Stitching and a Grenadine Red Convertible Top with 9,632 Miles. Well Equipped with the Sportshift Semi-Automatic Transmission, Red Brake Calipers, Bright Finish Grill, Xenon Headlights, 19� 7-Spoke Wheels, Heated Seats, Memory Seats, Satellite Navigation System, Bluetooth Phone Connection, Satellite Radio, Premium Audio System, Garage Door Opener, Bluetooth, Powerfold Mirrors, Windscreen, and Cruise Control. $89,995 Call Lamborghini Houston at 866289-7497.
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The Porsche alphabet reserves the letter R for very special sports cars: R for responsive and refined – but most especially for racy. The new Cayman R combines all these attributes without compromise. 55 kilograms (121 lb) lighter and with ten horsepower more than the Cayman S, the new mid-engine coupÊ from Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is designed for spectacular road behaviour. With its specially adapted sports chassis, it provides an even more precise driving experience than the Cayman S. The Cayman R makes its world debut today at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
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The new mid-engine coupé is powered by a tuned-up 3.4-litre six-cylinder engine developing 330 hp (243 kW). In the standard configuration it transmits its power to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox that propels the car from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.0 seconds. Or there is the option of the seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) that reduces its acceleration time to 4.9 seconds. For even more impressive sprinting performance, the Cayman R can be supplied with one of the optional Sport Chrono packages, taking it to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.7 seconds. The new mid-engine coupé is capable of a top speed of 282 km/h (175 mph) with manual gearbox, or 280 km/h (174 mph) with PDK. Its NEDC fuel consumption is 9.7 l/100 km (29.12 mpg imp.) with six-speed gearbox and 9.3 l/100 km (30.37 mpg imp.) with PDK. The main aim during the design of the Cayman R was to improve the two-seater even further in its performance, driving dynamics and agility through consistent weight reduction. With a DIN unladen weight of just 1,295 kilograms (2855 lb) the Porsche engineers were able to reduce the power-to-weight ratio of the coupé with standard manual gearbox to 3.9 kilograms (8.6 lb) per horsepower, with the PDK version weighing 4.0 kilograms (8.8 lb) per horsepower. The largest savings were achieved through the use of lightweight components and doing without convenience equipment. As for the 911 GT3/GT3 RS and Boxster Spyder, an optional lithium-ion lightweight construction battery is also available. In addition, the top model in the mid-engine coupé is equipped with the lightest 19 inch wheels the entire Porsche range can offer. The complete rim set weighs less than 40 kilograms.
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The Cayman R’s purpose and purist character can be seen at first glance. The extended silhouette of the bodywork, which has been lowered by 20 millimetres (0.79 in) compared to the Cayman S, combined with the distinctive fixed rear spoiler, the highquality silver-painted wheels and numerous sporting highlights on both the interior and exterior, ensures an individual appearance. The black-framed headlights, black exterior mirrors and the “PORSCHE” lettering on the side – in contrasting black or silver, depending on the body colour – take design cues from classic Porsche racing cars.
Precisely this lettering was the trademark of the first Porsche with the “R” designation, the 911 R of 1967. It was created for racing sport use in a small series of 19 cars. The “R” was a prototype based on the standard coupé with a 210 horsepower Carrera 6 engine and, thanks to its many plastic components and extremely sparse equipment, weighed only 830 kilograms (1830 lb).
The new Porsche Cayman R will go on sale from February 2011. The price in Germany will be EUR 69,830 inclusive of 19 percent VAT and country-specific equipment items. •
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Now facing the 100th jubilee a new FORTIS STRATOLINER chronograph is Iaunched.
The rose gold/18kt bezel, the crown and the pusher compose in interaction with the steel/PVD black case an exceptionally harmonious general view.
The contrast dial with its sub counters harmoniously accompanies the three-part bicolour case.
The equipment with extra padded black leather or croco leather strap with folding clasp guarantees an excellent wearing comfort.
The inner values are based on the perfect Swiss Valjoux chronograph movement with fine timing device and Incabloc shock absorber. •
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Exciting design, ultimate performance and groundbreaking efficiency: this is what the new Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG is all about. The top-of-the-range version of the four-door coupÊ is equipped with the newly developed AMG V8 biturbo engine, featuring a peak output of up to 410 kW (557 hp) and 800 Nm of torque, as well as the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission. On top of this, the vehicle’s fuel consumption of 9.9 litres per 100 km (NEDC) represents an improvement of 32 percent compared with the previous model (all figures provisional).
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Despite a significant performance increase compared with the previous model, which had a naturally aspirated AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine producing 378 kW (514 hp) and 630 Nm of torque, the new CLS 63 AMG is some 4.6 litres, or 32 percent, more economical – which represents a quantum leap forward. The NEDC fuel consumption of 9.9 litres per 100 km equates to a CO2 output of 232 g/km. Thanks to these figures, the new V8 Coupé from AMG not only undercuts all of its direct competitors in the small but refined four-door high-performance coupé segment, but is also more fuel efficient than significantly lower-powered vehicles. Both performance variants have identical fuel consumption and CO2 figures.
The combination of an AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension with electronically controlled damping system and new front axle, newly developed electromechanical AMG sports parameter steering, and also optional AMG ceramic high-performance composite braking system, is synonymous with maximum driving dynamics. Visually, the CLS 63 AMG impresses with its athletic appearance and distinctive exterior and interior design. The model’s standard specification also includes innovative LED High Performance headlamps.
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“The new CLS 63 AMG continues the success story of the previous models, the CLS 55 AMG and CLS 63 AMG, which have delighted our customers all around the world since 2004”, according to Ola Källenius, Head of Mercedes-AMG GmbH. “The CLS 63 AMG is a unique high-performance car – it sets new standards in design, performance and efficiency.”
Like the S 63 AMG and CL 63 AMG, drivers of the CLS 63 AMG will benefit from an eight-cylinder powerhouse, designated internally as the M 157: the new AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine boasts a combination of innovative high-tech components which, in addition to spray-guided direct petrol injection with piezo injectors, also include a full aluminium crankcase, four-valve technology with camshaft adjustment, air/water intercooling, generator management and stop/start system. With a displacement of 5461 cc, the eight-cylinder engine develops a peak output of 386 kW (525 hp) and torque of 700 Nm. In conjunction with the AMG Performance package, these figures increase to 410 kW (557 hp) and 800 Nm. Both variants of the CLS 63 AMG achieve exceptional performance: acceleration from zero to 100 km/h takes 4.4 and 4.3 seconds respectively, and the top speed is 250 km/h (electronically limited).
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The major difference between both power units is the increase in the maximum charge-air pressure from 1.0 to 1.3 bar. In addition, the CLS 63 AMG with the AMGPerformance package features a special high-quality carbon fibre engine cover. •
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