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NEW YORK FLASHBACK The Emerging Trends Spotlight Fashion Week Networking Event Brought Together New York’s Fashion Elite On the evening of February 20, the inaugural Emerging Trends Fashion Spotlight New York networking event was held as New York’s most fashionable young professionals joined together for a night of networking, fashion and fun. Over 250 of New York’s trendiest young professionals and fashion industry’s finest celebrated the end of Fashion Week at Vermillion in Midtown East. The Fashion Week Spotlight event was an exclusive industry affair which brought together professionals who are passionate about fashion, design, beauty and style. The event’s showcase included a collaboration of fashionable decor, ambiance, music, and visual arts. The night was hosted by Miss NY United States 2014: Julia La Roche, Miss MA USA 2015: Polikseni Manxhari, and Miss Maine USA 2015: Heather Elwell. Featured fashion installations included presentations by Gate 26 Modern Vintage, Sabrina’s Boutique Jewelry, Palomino Jewelry & Annick Levesque showcasing timeless European high fashion. The event was organized by SYNERGY Events, led by CEO Reaz Hoque, in conjunction with Oros Team Real Estate, a specialty NYC real estate Firm founded by Lidiya and Gabriella Oros. The partnership, currently in its second year, collaborates together to host various fashion and networking events and is known globally for its success with multiple international fashion events in London, Boston, and NYC. The SYNERGY Emerging Trends Fashion Show debuted its runway

presentation last Fall as part of NYFW 2014. This February, SYNERGY introduced The Emerging Trends Spotlight networking event as part of NYFW Fall/Winter 2015 seeing the need for intimate setting to facilitate networking. The Emerging Trends platform continues to expand collaborations with fashion forward creatives, sponsors, and press offering emerging designers an extensive opportunity to market and launch their brands.

About SYNERGY Events / Emerging Trends For 8 years, SYNERGY Events has provided a platform for emerging designers to display their collection at upscale, plush runway shows. The company has helped designers from all over the world launch their amazing collections in cities such as London, Paris, Boston and New York City. The SYNERGY Events has produced many successful runway shows has brought together upcoming designers from all over the world, sponsors from reputable companies and brands, models, hair and makeup stylists, VIP guests, media, and many more elite members of the fashion industry.

About Oros Team Real Estate In business together for over five years, Oros Team Real Estate is dedicated to revolutionizing the traditional New York City Real Estate experience through employing modern marketing strategies and the latest technology to drive results for buyers, sellers, renters, land lords and management companies. The team consists of a diverse and dedicated group of professionals. The team delivers unprecedented client access through partnering with professional networking programs and providing client coverage in over 5 languages. Oros Team Real Estate is driven to achieve rapid results and to exceed the expectations of all their clients. For contact details and more information, visit www.OrosTeam.com. For press inquiries, additional details or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Lidiya@thesynergyevents.com

GUEST EDITOR JAYLA SICILIANO

Vice, Meet Virtue!

By Christian S. Dougherty Can you tell us where you grew up and what’s your family situation? Married, partner, children, etc… I grew up in NH, but I moved west to go to school at UCSB in Santa Barbara and have mostly been out here since. Six years ago, I moved to San Diego to go to USD for my MBA and be with my now hubby James. We’ve been married for three years (he’s my biggest I am absolutely thrilled supporter), and we have to welcome our our little dog Cooper.

Special Guest Editor, Jayla Siciliano.

What made you decide to start Bon Affair?

What a better way to celebrate spring, summer and life, than with Jayla’s refreshing electrolyte-packed Bon Affair modern spritzers.

I decided to start Bon Affair for two reasons; the first is that I’ve I had the pleasure of talking always wanted to with her about her passion for start my own business. the business, Shark Tank experience I always felt kinda and plans for the future bored in my job and just felt like I wanted to - I know you will be inspired. do more. While I was a product manager at Diesel Christian S. Dougherty and Burton, there was a lot of Publisher social drinking, and I’ve always been really active and healthy. Since I’m not much of a beer drinker, I needed a lighter option that I could drink and feel social going out but still wake up early feeling good and exercise in the morning. So I started making wine spritzers. It became a joke amongst my friends, but then when they started asking for them, I realized there was a need in the market, and the light bulb went off.

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From where did the name come? The name is really all about the vice and the virtue - all in one bottle. I knew I didn’t want it to be too literal of a name. So when good friend of mine and I were brainstorming (and probably drinking wine), we came up with it. It’s hard to find a name in the wine world that you can trademark because there are so many brands out there, but this one was fun - really represented what was inside the bottle, and I could trademark it. What motivated you to become an entrepreneur? My dad owns his own business, so I grew up seeing the benefits of owning a business, flexible schedule, spending lots of time with your family etc. It must have rubbed off on me along the way. The thing I didn’t realize as a kid was the stress that went along with it - haha. While I was working at my job, I also just didn’t feel I was really able to make a difference with what I was doing, and I saw this as a path to go out and really make a difference in my community and in the world. How, and when, did you make your first sale? My first retail sale was Whole Foods through their local program. I approached them three different ways and got rejected three different times. I was so determined to get in there, I just knew it was the perfect account for us. So I finally went to a workshop where the buyer was speaking and got five minutes with him at the end. I told him my story and asked him what it would take for me to someday get my product into Whole Foods. After talking, he pulled out his laptop and approved me for five stores to start. I was quite honestly shocked and really learned that a “no” usually means just not right now, and it just takes a little patience and persistence.

How did you get funded or what creative strategies did you use to execute on minimal cash flow? First, I put my own money in, ran up credit cards, cashed in my 401K etc. Once that was up, I did a small round of $40K from some friends, that was basically used to do a test run and have a finished product to start pitching to investors. I pitched investors for a year and a half to raise the first 450K. Unfortunately, we ran into severe production issues during that first round and almost went under. It was a pretty stressful time. I finally found a new bottler, and my investors put in enough money for a new production run, but I had zero marketing budget and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when I luckily got to appear on Shark Tank. How big of an impact did Shark Tank have on Bon Affair? And, you personally? Shark Tank has basically made my business. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been night and day since we closed the deal with Mark Cuban and since the episode aired. Our sales went through the roof in the first week after it aired, and the show has re-aired six, or seven,

times since the original episode. Personally, I guess it’s changed me but I think it’s more the process of starting the business that’s had a big impact on me personally. I feel as though I’m a completely different person from when I worked my old job. I’m so thankful for all of the personal growth that’s come from this, and I’m excited to continue learning and growing. How have you dealt with post-Shark Tank? Post-Shark Tank has been amazing. It’s been extremely busy, but amazing. Mark Cuban and his team have been a HUGE help in prepping us for the show and in facilitating new opportunities since the show. He’s been way more hands on than expected - so appreciative to have him on board and helping as we grow. What habits helped make you successful? I think the things that have made me successful are that I’m good at building relationships. I genuinely like working with people and building business partnerships. I’m pretty organized, and I’m good at following up and following through. The hard part of the past year after Shark Tank is that we’ve been so insanely busy that sometimes things fall through the cracks which is really unlike me and can stress me out, but I just remind myself to do my absolute best and to be satisfied with that. The thing I’ve improved at the most is making time to exercise and stay healthy. I look at this business like a marathon - a really long marathon - and I have to stay in top shape to keep working the hours and not have it negatively affect my health. What mindset(s) helped make you successful? I’ve always been really positive. My dad and his dad are two of the most positive people I’ve ever known. I always try to see the positives in a situation and look on the bright side. After all, I’m unbelievably fortunate to even live where I live, have a family, and have a roof over my head. I stay very grounded (most of the time). Sometimes I let the stress get the best of me, but most of the time I’m good at keeping things in perspective and focusing on just overcoming the obstacles.

How do you distinguish yourself from your competitors? The biggest difference in terms of the actual product is that we put a full nutritional panel on the back of the bottle. I really believe in full transparency especially with food, and I think alcohol should be the same why. I don’t understand why alcohol companies don’t have to list the ingredients on the bottle. They’re able to hide all sorts of artificial stuff in there, and people have no way of knowing. I take a lot of pride in our ingredients and want people to be able to judge for themselves if they think the product is a good fit for them. What does a day-in-the-life of Jayla Siciliano consist of? Well, let’s see. I’ve been traveling a ton the last few months but when I’m home I pretty much have the same routine. Today I woke up at 5:45 AM, jumped straight on my email for about 45 minutes (bad habit), grabbed a quick breakfast/coffee and went straight over to the office (I’m a morning person, so I tend to power through the mornings when I’m most awake and focused). Today I did everything from following up on sales calls, planning details for our production run next week, paying bills, and strategizing new events/marketing. At around 6 PM, I start to get tired. I went to a great class - a core power yoga - came home - ate dinner with my husband and am now back on my computer till about 11 PM. That’s pretty much my standard weekday. I usually try to take Sunday off to hang with my hubby and do something active, fun and outdoors. What do you enjoy most about what you do? The thing I enjoy the most is hearing from our customers. It’s such a cool feeling when I hear from a complete stranger how much they love this thing I created and how much they need it. It really makes me feel as though I’m helping people, and that’s the best feeling in the world!

What’s the strangest thing you’ve ever done as an entrepreneur? I don’t know if it’s the strangest, but it just popped into my head. One time before I had actual finished product in a bottle, someone offered to send my samples to Oprah’s editor. (Looking back I should have waiting to send a finished product but I figured I’d jump on it.) At the time I was making samples in my kitchen using a SodaStream - the little carbonating machine. Well, I was half way through making the samples and ran out of CO2. So I ran to Bed Bath & Beyond to pick up a new canister and because the post office was closing in 20 minutes. I didn’t have time to run home and finish them and pack them up, so I just pulled everything out in the parking lot and was carbonating my samples on the pavement in the Bed, Bath & Beyond’s parking lot (I should mention when carbonating wine in those things, it overflows and makes a huge mess). I remember stopping at one point and laughing at myself going what am I doing??? Haha! How does being an entrepreneur affect your relationships with your friends and family? There are definitely a ton of sacrifices. I’ve missed friends weddings, birthdays, etc. But over the past few years, I have made a lot of friends who are also entrepreneurs which is great because they understand the challenges and the excitement. I do make time for my husband and fortunately he works for himself and has a flexible schedule too, so we do actually get to see each other a lot. He’s my biggest supporter, and many times when I’ve thought about quitting he’s encouraged me to keep going. I can’t say we’ve taken many vacations in the past few years, but we live in San Diego so it’s easy to make one day off feel like a mini-vacation here. If you had to battle a giant, what weapon would you use? It’s a metaphor. Naturally, I would use my magic-wine-spritzer-wand to fend him off. Future plans? Future plans are to keep expanding and keep growing. We are in the process of partnering with a winery in Northern California which is exciting. We’ve also started donating 1 percent of sales to micro-lending programs, which I’m really excited about developing. I truly believe in giving back. I’m also looking forward to growing our team, developing new products, and opening new markets. It’s a pretty exciting time. I’m obsessed with this business and really do love it. You never know what opportunity lies around the corner.

Jayla Siciliano is always looking for a better way to do this thing called life, Bon Affair is her better way. She credits friends at Diesel and Burton for inspiring Bon Affair. As a product specialist for those global brands, happy hour was an essential job skill. Jayla needed a healthier, lighter wine option that fit her professional, active lifestyle. So Jayla made it her mission. She quit her job to create a better, modern wine spritzer worthy of America’s awesome wine culture. Between MBA classes, she consulted beverage experts. The spritzers had to share her values—real wine, all-natural, zero added sugar. She added electrolytes (why not?). Most recently Jayla was seen on ABC’s prime time show Shark Tank making a deal with Mark Cuban. Today Bon Affair is sold online across the country and at retail in five states in stores such as Whole Foods Market, Albertsons, and Nordstrom Cafes.

2015 JAGUAR F-TYPE R COUPE The all-aluminum Jaguar F-Type Coupé - the most dynamically capable, performance-focused sports car that Jaguar has ever produced - is available in three versions: F-Type R, F-Type S and the F-Type. The range-topping Jaguar F-Type R Coupé is powered by Jaguar’s 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine in 550PS/680Nm tune, delivering acceleration to 60mph in 4.0-seconds, and a top speed of 186mph (electronically limited). The F-Type S Coupé and F-Type Coupé are powered by Jaguar’s 3.0-litre V6 supercharged petrol engines in 380PS/460Nm and 340PS/450Nm forms respectively, giving 0-60mph in 4.8/5.1-seconds and top speeds of 171/161mph. The Jaguar F-Type Coupé embodies the uncompromised design vision of the stunning Jaguar C-X16 concept sports coupé that debuted at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, its dramatic cabin-rearward stance being defined by three heartlines. The first two heartlines - shared with F-Type Convertible - form the muscular front and rear wings, the third heartline being the sweeping Coupé roof profile which provides an unbroken silhouette while emphasizing the visual drama of the tapered cabin sitting between powerful rear haunches. The F-Type Coupé provides its driver with a unique sports car experience. It combines seductive design with cuttingedge technology and performance which is truly breathtaking. Engaging, precise, intuitive and alive - it is the definitive sports Coupé.” Phil Popham, Group Marketing Director, Jaguar Land Rover Jaguar’s expertise in aluminum technology has enabled the design vision for the F-Type Coupé to be delivered in a lightweight yet extremely strong bodyshell. Torsional rigidity for all F-Type Coupé variants is 33,000 Nm/degree greater than in any previous production Jaguar - this rigidity providing the basis for excellent dynamic attributes. The F-Type Coupé’s body side is made from a single-piece aluminum pressing, probably the most extreme cold-formed aluminum body side in the automotive industry, eliminating the requirement for multiple panels and cosmetic joints. The

roof panel itself is available in either aluminum or panoramic glass form. A deployable rear spoiler sits within the tapered shut-line of the F-Type Coupé, while slim, wrap-around LED lamps flank a beautifully engineered tailgate, with optional powered open/close functionality. To deliver assured, progressive handling in line with its 550PS output, the range-topping Jaguar F-Type R Coupé features a bespoke suspension set-up and new dynamic technologies. These include a second-generation Electronic Active Differential (EAD) and - for the first time on a Jaguar - Torque Vectoring by braking, these systems working in parallel to provide immediacy of response and exploitable handling. The EAD system automatically redistributes engine torque between the rear wheels to ensure excellent onthe-limit control, while Torque Vectoring by braking intelligently applies precisely metered braking force to the inner wheels as necessary during cornering to enhance agility. Sports suspension with Adaptive Dynamics damping and Configurable Dynamic Mode further enhance the F-Type R’s immediacy of response, providing an exhilarating and involving driving experience. F-Type R and F-Type S Coupé models also have the option of Carbon Ceramic Matrix (CCM) brakes which offer absolute consistency of performance and excellent fade

resistance, as well as a total unsprung-weight saving of 21kg. Every F-Type Coupé model utilizes Jaguar’s eight-speed close-ratio Quickshift transmission, which is optimized for sporting performance, with full manual sequential control from the central SportShift selector or steering wheelmounted paddles. The F-Type Coupé range complements the existing three-car F-Type Convertible model line-up; the V6-engined F-Type (340PS) and F-Type S (380PS), and the 495PS F-Type V8 S.

DESIGN AND STRUCTURE Visual appeal is fundamental to Jaguar and, as such, the F-Type Coupé is immediately recognizable, building on the design of the stunning C-X16 concept sports Coupé and the F-Type Convertible - winner of the 2013 ‘World Car Design of the Year’ award. “Creating a sports Coupé is the purest of design tasks, and also the most challenging; get it right and aesthetically the result will be as dynamic as the car should be rewarding to drive. In F-Type Coupé, I believe we’ve got it right. The purity of the C-X16 concept has been retained without compromise; the F-Type Coupé’s long bonnet, low roofline and tapering cabin inspire me every time I see it.” Ian Callum, Director of Design, Jaguar The F-Type Coupé visual message is defined by three key ‘heartlines’, that visual message beginning with the formidable grille. It is from the twin ‘shark gill’ openings that sit either side of the grille that the essential first heartline - which mirrors the design of the F-Type Convertible - flows and begins to take shape. Running up through the headlamp, and accentuated by the LED ‘J blade’ daylight running lamps, the line then arcs up over the front wheelarch before dropping elegantly as it runs through the door, washing out into the muscular rear haunch. The Coupé’s second heartline, also shared with the Convertible, begins at the rear edge of the door, swelling outwards and upwards to create a visually strong wheelarch, emphasizing the car’s rear-wheel drive layout, before dropping vertically through the tail lamp. The third heartline forms the Coupé’s dramatic, cabin-rearward, sweeping roof profile. Providing an unbroken silhouette, it highlights the visual drama of the tapered cabin nestled between the powerful rear haunches. The distinctive side window graphic, finished as standard in bright aluminum, accentuates both the compactness of the car and the roof profile. Jaguar’s expertise in aluminum vehicle architecture has been essential in enabling both the F-Type Coupé’s uncompromised design aesthetic, while delivering the fundamental dynamic attributes - essential to any sports car - of low mass and an extremely rigid body. Measuring 33,000 Nm/degree, the F-Type Coupé is the most torsionally rigid production car Jaguar has ever built. A fundamental requirement for excellent dynamic attributes, delivering that rigidity figure required some innovative engineering solutions in order to maximize strength without impacting on the design vision. Due to the lack of B-pillars, Jaguar’s engineers were presented with the challenge of keeping the design’s sleek, pillarless, low roofline - combined with the need to create the optimum amount of interior space - while still achieving the necessary rigidity and strength targets. The solution was a highstrength, hydro-formed aluminum alloy beam which runs from the front of the A-pillar through to the back of the D-pillar, through the door opening line and back to the rear quarter window. The F-Type Coupé is available with either aluminum or panoramic glass roof panels that are bonded into the main roof structure torsional rigidity is identical regardless of which roof is fitted. The F-Type Coupé’s dramatic body sides are single-piece aluminum pressings - probably the most extreme cold-formed aluminum body side outer panels in the automotive industry. These exceptionally deep-draw aluminum pressings have totally eliminated the requirement for joints in the panel surface. The body side panel is fabricated from high-strength and formable AC600 aluminum, which has also been used for structural reinforcement - both engineering firsts for Jaguar. The use of AC300 T61 aluminum in the body structure of the car provides additional strength thanks to its energy absorbing properties, ensuring maximum occupant protection. In order to achieve the required aesthetic at the rear of the car,

the F-Type Coupé features a hidden rear spoiler that sits within the tapered shut-line of the tailgate, and rises at speed in order to balance front and rear lift. The spoiler automatically rises at 70mph and lowers when the speed drops below 50mph, reducing lift by up to 120kg. The width of the tail is emphasized by the slim, full-LED lamps that wrap all the way around the wings almost to the trailing edge of the rear wheel arches. These lamps feature hidden-until-lit technology, appearing solid until one of their functions is activated. The F-Type Coupé also features a ‘ribbon of light’ LED high-mounted stop light, which is hidden at the top of the beautifully engineered tailgate. The tailgate, available with powered open/close functionality, is made from composite materials, the boot-volume itself being up to 407-litres. Aluminum forms a significant part of Jaguar’s commitment to sustainability with up to half the content of the body coming from recycled metal. In addition, the F-Type Coupé’s structure is exclusively riveted and bonded - this manufacturing process emits up to 80% less CO2 compared to that from welding a comparable steel structure. Jaguar is also rolling out its closed-loop aluminum recycling system to its suppliers, ensuring all offcuts of metal from the manufacturing process are reused.

F-TYPE R COUPE The Jaguar F-Type R Coupé represents the pinnacle of the F-Type range. Powered by Jaguar’s 5.0-litre supercharged petrol V8 all-aluminum engine in 550PS and 680Nm form, the F-Type R Coupé achieves headline figures of 0-60mph in 4.0-seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 186mph, 50-75mph taking a mere 2.4-seconds. CO2 emissions are 259g/km. “The F-Type R Coupé represents the pinnacle of Jaguar’s R Performance range - its power, performance and immediacy of response will reward the most enthusiastic of drivers while, most importantly, we’ve engineered the chassis to provide exploitable handling that inspires confidence. It’s precise, and it’s fast… a true driver’s car.” Mike Cross, Chief Engineer, Vehicle Integrity, Jaguar The R Coupé’s supercharged engine delivers not only exhilarating performance but also tremendous efficiency thanks to the technologies incorporated into it, including spray-guided direct injection (SGDI) and dual independent variable cam timing (DIVCT). The high-pressure die-cast lightweight aluminum block is stiffened with cast-iron liners and cross-bolted main bearing caps, providing refinement to match its power. The four-valve cylinder heads are constructed from high-grade, bespoke aluminum, between them sitting the Roots-type twin vortex supercharger fed by two intercoolers, which feature their own water-cooling circuit to reduce the temperature of the pressurized air, thereby optimizing power and efficiency. The torsional rigidity of the Jaguar F-Type R Coupé’s aluminum structure has ensured the best possible basis for offering the connected feel, agility and engaging driving experience expected of a Jaguar sports car. Every response, from the steering to the gear change, throttle, brakes and the all-round double wishbone suspension, has been finely honed to be accurate, involving and immediate. The F-Type R Coupé is fitted with Jaguar’s Adaptive Dynamics system that actively controls vertical body movement, roll and pitch rates. The system continuously monitors driver inputs and the attitude of the car on the

road, adjusting damper rates accordingly up to 500 times a second to optimize stability. For the F-Type R, the Adaptive Dynamics controlling software has a bespoke tune, working in tandem with revised spring rates all-round to deliver consistent, progressive and exploitable handling. Spring rates are increased by 4.3% at the front and 3.7% at the rear (compared to F-Type V8 S Convertible). Engaging Dynamic mode delivers an even more focused driving experience thanks to enhanced body control through firmer damping rates, increased steering weighting, faster gear changes and sharper throttle response. In the F-Type R Coupé, Dynamic mode is configurable as standard via the central 8in touchscreen, allowing the driver to select and save settings according to their preference. In addition to the fundamental suspension tune changes, the Jaguar F-Type R Coupé features a new second-generation Electronic Active Differential which, for the first time on a Jaguar, works in conjunction with Torque Vectoring by braking. Together, the two systems ensure agility at all speeds and exploitable on-the-limit handling. The F-Type R Coupé’s Electronic Active Differential (EAD) builds on the progressive handling advantages of a mechanical limited-slip differential by intelligently controlling the amount of driveline torque fed to each wheel. The EAD utilizes an electric motor, which operates a multiplate clutch; by rapidly and continuously analyzing a range of electronic inputs it is able to immediately vary torque transfer to each driven wheel to maximize traction in any condition. The EAD system fitted to the F-Type R Coupé features a highly sophisticated secondgeneration controller. It continuously estimates surface friction, comparing that to the driver’s torque demand and delivering accurate locking torque as a result. A new handling controller also means the EAD has the ability to match the car’s response more accurately with the driver’s inputs during both on-power understeer or off-power oversteer conditions. Working in parallel with the Torque Vectoring by braking system, the controller is capable of reacting to the ECU’s torque request - ranging from open to full locking torque - in under 200 milliseconds. Torque Vectoring by braking - a standard feature on F-Type R Coupé - applies finely metered braking torque individually to the inner wheels as necessary, helping to turn the car into corners more precisely. Using the Jaguar F-Type R Coupé’s array of electronic sensors, the Torque Vectoring system determines when corner entry speed may induce understeer. It then calculates the level of brake force needed to correct the car’s direction and, via the ABS system, applies that precise braking force to individual inner wheels as necessary. Torque Vectoring by braking works at a subtle level, both correctively and predictively, finely adjusting the trajectory of the F-Type R Coupé for optimal handling. The F-Type R’s EAD and Torque Vectoring by braking systems - which work together with the car’s Dynamic Stability Control system - complement each other to optimize traction,

cornering ability and, most importantly, to maximize steering feel and agility. Torque Vectoring by braking works to fine-tune trajectory around a corner, and as the car is pushed further to its limits, there is a natural, seamless transition to EAD. As a result, the use of available grip is always optimized, enabling the F-Type R Coupé to carry more speed into, through and out of corners, while delivering precision handling during high-speed maneuvers. The Jaguar F-Type R Coupé uses Jaguar’s Super Performance braking system as standard. This system features 380mm front and 376mm rear discs - with red or black painted calipers. Brake cooling is optimized via under-body channeling of air, the airflow being derived through the use of Computational Fluid Dynamics analysis. The R Coupé is also available with optional Carbon Ceramic Matrix (CCM) brakes which offer consistent performance and excellent fade resistance even during extreme performance driving conditions, while retaining the precise pedal feel of the standard system and extending disc life in everyday driving use. The F-Type’s eight-speed ‘Quickshift’ transmission has been recalibrated to make the best use of the F-Type R Coupé’s 550PS engine. Its eight, closely-stacked, sporting ratios help to fully exploit the engine’s rev range and ensure that it remains within its optimal power band with every gear change. Manual control is available to the driver at any time, using either the steering wheel-mounted paddles or the central Sport Shift selector. The F-Type R Coupé’s switchable Active Sports Exhaust system - with its signature quad, outboard-mounted tailpipes - takes the aural excitement delivered by the 550PS engine to new levels. It offers an authentic, rich sound, developing to a howling crescendo as the upper limits of the rev range are reached. The system uses electronically controlled bypass valves in the rear section of the exhaust which are mapped to open according to a range of parameters, effectively altering the exhaust gas routing into a free-flowing straight-through arrangement to both reduce back pressure and enhance sound quality. Selecting Dynamic mode also opens the bypass valves, an optional override button enabling further driver control of the system. The Jaguar F-Type R Coupé’s aerodynamic bodywork - gloss black front vanes beneath the shark gills and flat side sill extensions - aid its stability at the very high speeds of which it is capable. As standard the R Coupé’s window finishes are highlighted in bright anodized aluminum along the frames of the side glass, with the grille surround and side air vents in bright chrome, while the optional Black Pack adds gloss black window finishers, gloss black side power air vents and a gloss black grille surround. The front splitter, side power vents, door mirrors casings, bonnet power vents and engine cover are also available in carbon fibre. 20in ‘Gyrodyne’ wheels in silver finish are standard on the F-Type R Coupé, while a dark grey and diamond-turned version is optional. As on any F-Type specified with 20in wheels, the F-Type R Coupé is available with optional ultra-high performance tires, which, with a unique tread pattern, offer additional steering precision, and increased levels of grip for the enthusiast driver.

INTERIOR Like all models in the F-Type range, the R Coupé’s driver-focused cabin clearly conveys the car’s pedigree and sporting prowess, through a combination of taut, technical styling, involving interfaces and premium materials and textures. The Jaguar F-Type R Coupé’s Performance seats have inflatable side-bolstering and prominent wings for support during high-speed cornering. The seats are finished in premium leather, with the ‘R’ logo embossed on the headrest. A pure ‘Jet’ interior colourway is offered with three options of contrast stitching - Ivory, Red or Firesand - on the instrument panels, door casings, grab-handle highlight and cubby box. There are a further three sporting options on the Jet seats - Ivory, Camel or Red duo-tones, each with similarly-matched contrast stitching. The Jaguar F-Type R Coupé’s premium trim also includes leather on the instrument panel and binnacle, armrests, door inserts and the center console. Leather or Suedecloth headlinings are optional. The driver-focused cockpit conveys its sporting intentions with a small-diameter, flat-bottomed steering wheel wrapped in Jet leather with the R logo. A

round wheel is a no-cost option. A new, full leather and Suedecloth Jet interior (with Cirrus contrast stitch) is also optional on all derivatives. Suedecloth is used on the seat facings, door casings, instrument binnacle pods and headlining - and can also be combined with a Suedecloth steering wheel.

F-TYPE COUPÉ AND S COUPÉ The Jaguar F-Type Coupé is also available in two V6-supercharged powered petrol variants, both driving the rear wheels through eightspeed Quickshift transmissions; the F-Type Coupé and the F-Type S Coupé. Featuring the same rigid yet lightweight Coupé body shell as the F-Type R, and combined with a finely tuned focus on ride, handling and performance, both the F-Type Coupé and F-Type S Coupé are true drivers’ cars. The F-Type Coupé is powered by Jaguar’s 3.0-litre V6 supercharged petrol engine in 340PS/450Nm tune, and is capable of 0-60mph in 5.1-seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 161 mph. Standard features include Dynamic Mode, sports exhaust - both V6 models use twin, centrally-mounted tailpipes - sports suspension and Jaguar’s Performance Braking system (354/325mm discs front/ rear) with silver calipers. The F-Type Coupé is fitted as standard with 18in Vela wheels, partial leather/Suedecloth sports seats and a leather steering wheel with black paddles. The F-Type S Coupé, powered by Jaguar’s 3.0-litre V6 supercharged petrol engine in 380PS/460Nm tune is capable of 0-60mph in 4.8-seconds on its way to an electronically limited top speed of 171 mph. It features Dynamic Mode, Dynamic Launch, Active Sports Exhaust, sports suspension with Adaptive Dynamics, Jaguar’s High Performance Braking system (380/325mm discs front/rear) with red calipers and a mechanical limited-slip differential. Both Jaguar’s Super Performance and CCM braking systems are optional. The F-Type S Coupé is fitted as standard with 19in Propeller wheels, leather sports seats and a leather steering wheel with Ignis paddles. All F-Type models - Coupé and Convertible - are equipped with Jaguar’s Intelligent Stop/Start system which, when conditions allow, automatically shuts down the engine when the car comes to a halt and the driver’s foot is on the brake pedal. When the brake is released, the system can restart the engine in less time than it takes for the driver’s foot to move from the brake to the accelerator. The system offers fuel economy and emissions benefits of up to 5 per cent. The F-Type Coupé model range is available with three audio systems, two of which come from globally recognized British experts Meridian. These offer either 10 or 12 loudspeakers with outputs of 380W and 770W respectively. The Meridian systems benefit from the company’s huge experience in digital signal processing to create audio reproduction that is second to none. The top of the range offering also features Meridian’s proprietary Trifield technology, which delivers an authentic and consistent surround sound to both occupants.

CARBON CERAMIC MATRIX BRAKES The F-Type R and S Coupé models have an exclusive option of Carbon Ceramic Matrix (CCM) brakes. Vivid yellow monoblock calipers - six-piston at the front and four-piston at the rear - grip 398mm front and 380mm rear brake discs made from a matrix of carbon fibre and ceramic, which is extremely hard and highly resistant to wear. The CCM system offers consistent performance and excellent fade resistance even during sustained extreme driving conditions, while retaining the precise pedal feel of the standard system. Reduced wear and tear in day-to-day driving also means extended disc life. CCM brakes offer considerable weight savings over standard steel brakes - the overall 21kg reduction in unsprung weight further enhancing handling dynamics. As CCM brakes generate more surface temperature than steel brakes, open-air intakes on the bumper and deflectors on the anti-roll bar direct increased airflow to the braking system - the attention to detail even extending to the use of new, heat-resistant valve caps. CCM brakes feature a pre-fill system function that applies a low brake pressure to all four calipers when the throttle is released - and before the brake pedal is pressed again. The pre-fill system ensures a consistent brake pedal feel, and is tuned for speed proportionality. This means that at higher speeds it will give a consistently sharp, confidence-inspiring response, while at low car park type speeds the system will provide a more comfort-biased pedal feel. Specify CCM brakes and the F-Type R or S Coupé will come with 20in ‘Storm’ wheels. As standard these are in a satin grey anthracite finish, but an optional, forged version with gloss black/diamond-turned finish is offered. Source : Jaguar Press

2015 McLaren 650S GT3 On the grounds of the famous Goodwood Estate, McLaren GT has confirmed first details of the McLaren 650S GT3 - the latest generation track-focused racer which will contest GT3 championships across the globe from the 2015 season. Building on the highly successful 12C GT3, which has firmly re-established McLaren at the front of the GT grid over the past three seasons, the 650S GT3 was unveiled in front of fans and the global motorsport media at the 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed. As the 12C GT3 continues claiming trophies around the world, the 650S GT3 has big shoes to fill, but it has been designed to do just that. The menacing and purposeful-looking racer is the secondgeneration GT3 car from McLaren GT, the GT race car building arm of McLaren, and follows in the slipstream of the 12C GT3, now competing in its third competitive season. To date, the 12C GT3 has secured three championship titles, 51 race victories and 71 further podiums, a number that continues to rise on a weekly basis, and currently leads the highly competitive Blancpain Endurance Series and the GT Asia championship. Based on the recently unveiled McLaren 650S, and built around the same lightweight carbon fibre MonoCell chassis, the GT3 iteration has been honed using CFD technology and the latest in automotive and motorsport simulation to offer enhanced aerodynamics and improved levels of cooling. At the front, an aggressive splitter and larger air intakes dominate the purposeful new look, incorporating the familiar McLaren ‘face’ - albeit a more aggressive and menacing version, while on the flanks, the all-new lightweight carbon fibre bodywork wraps around reprofiled air intakes, which offer further optimized cooling. The fixed carbon fibre rear wing works in tandem with the large carbon fibre splitter to complete the management of air as it is worked across, through and beneath the sleek lines of the 650S GT3. The road-going version has been designed and developed to provide ‘the ultimate in driver engagement on the road’, and the 650S GT3 uses this same approach. Revised suspension geometry, wider track and updates to the overall setup provide enhanced levels of drivability,

optimizing engagement for the wide range of drivers competing in GT racing. In addition, the updates have been made with added emphasis on endurance racing, pulling from the learnings over the past few years, and responding to feedback from the customer teams. Reduced cost of ownership has been a priority during the design and development of the 650S GT3, and this has been achieved through extended component life, including increased engine and gearbox rebuild intervals, together with re-designed components and systems to reduce parts costs. Body panel design and fit have also been optimized which will not only minimize pit lane repair times but also aids weight distribution through the use of lighter components. Increased levels of safety and refinement for the driver Inside the cockpit, the 650S GT3 provides improved levels safety for the driver. Protection offered by the carbon fibre MonoCell chassis is further enhanced with the addition of an FIA-approved rollcage. Redesigned and lighter than that of the 12C GT3, the 650S GT3 rollcage provides a greater degree of driver comfort, with increased leg and headroom. Another key area that has been optimized is the level of refinement, underlining the focus on endurance and driver engagement. As with its predecessor, the 650S GT3 is fitted with a bespoke motorsport digital dash display which sits behind the unique 650S GT3 steering wheel, inspired by the wheel design seen in the McLaren Mercedes Formula 1™ car. New to the 650S GT3 is a fully FIA-approved McLaren GT-developed race seat, fitted

with a six-point race harness as standard. This seat offers increased levels of support and driver comfort through the use of bespoke molded seat inserts. The layout within the cockpit has been revised to make it even more driver-focused than previously. The seat is directly mounted to the chassis, and the steering wheel and all-new motorsport pedalbox are then adjustable to bring them closer to the driver. The center console is also developed from the latest 12C GT3 interior, reducing complexity, and features a membrane-type switch panel for ease of use. In addition to this, improvements have been made to further optimize ventilation and driver cooling. Award-winning technology, optimized cooling The McLaren 650S GT3 is equipped with the latest generation of the award-winning, 3.8-litre McLaren V8 twin turbo ‘M838T’ engine. Race-prepared and including a McLaren-developed ECU offering increased functionality to incorporate turbo boost and transmission shift control, the engine is coupled to an all-new six-speed sequential motorsport transmission. The 650S GT3 produces around 500PS - the same power as the 12C GT3, which is controlled by the FIA’s Balance of Performance (BOP) regulations. Cooling is improved through larger 650S intakes within the front bumper and re-profiled side intakes. In addition to this, the gearbox oil cooler has been relocated, now incorporated into the larger side intakes, giving the rear of the car a cleaner, more aerodynamic flow. Race tuned with increased grip The McLaren 650S GT3 uses an all-new race-tuned suspension system with a 52mm wider track than the 12C GT3. The front suspension also allows the fitment of the latest generation larger diameter racing tires. In conjunction with the optimized aerodynamic package, this provides increased levels of front-end grip and steering feel on turn-in. Newly designed forged aluminum wheels (front - 12.5” x 18”, rear - 13” x 18”) are held in place with a single wheel retaining nut on motorsport axles, while a revised hub bearing assembly and extended-life suspension components are another example of a simplified service item, and reduced maintenance costs. Behind the new design eight-spoke wheels, and bringing the power, aerodynamics and downforce under control is a newly-developed braking system with monoblock six-piston callipers on the front, and four-piston on the rear, with ventilated discs (380 x 35mm front / 355 x 32mm rear). The McLaren 650S GT3 development programme has pulled significant data from the findings and lessons learned from the 12C GT3 programme. Testing of the 650S GT3 will continue throughout the summer with customer car production commencing in the autumn. Pricing for the 650S GT3 has been confirmed - £330,000 ex works, plus tax.

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EXISTING OWNERS CAN UPGRADE Existing owners of the 12C GT3 are also able to benefit from the updates and enhancements offered by the 650S GT3, due to the use of the shared chassis structure and award winning engine. This upgrade package further extends the life of existing 12C GT3 cars allowing them to continue racing competitively through a second GT racing life cycle. For many McLaren GT3 owners this allows them to race their existing car for an average of six seasons. Around 15 examples of the McLaren 650S GT3 are planned to be produced and delivered for the start of the 2015 season. With the optional upgrade package for 12C GT3, this could see an additional 15 cars running the new design from next season. Source: McLaren Press

Julia Brown Farley Puerto Rico

Catch and Release My mother and I visited the island of Puerto Rico in October of 2010, one month prior to my possible move. On the last night of our visit, we sat outside an apartment building on Calle Cervantes in Condado, along a stone wall that overlooked the Atlantic Ocean. “Well, what do you think?” “I don’t know. I mean...I think, I think I want to do this.” I was staring at my feet and thought they looked pale and unsightly. My pinky toenail resembled the talon of a small bird. I immediately curled it out of sight to avoid my mother ranting about improper foot care. “Juju, it’s Puerto Rico. What else is there to think about?” The answer to her question was conspicuous; and it hovered like a dark rain cloud. If I don’t do it now, it will never happen. How could I not move to Puerto Rico? I was waiting for my heart to settle, to feel a wave of ease and certainty wash over like the evening tide we were watching and solidify the decision. I thought about my father, and strained to imagine what he would have said about his daughter living alone in the Caribbean. But I couldn’t hear him. I had no sense of his presence or thoughts or feelings. It was nine years since his death, and I felt myself struggling to remember who he was. I leaned over the wall and vomited, induced by panic and anxiety. My mother shook her head and sighed. She finger combed my hair back into a ponytail and held it with her hands. “Jesus Christ, Julia. I told you to lay off the mojitos.” ***** In some ways, the decision to move to Puerto Rico was an obvious one: an opportunity to live in the Caribbean. As someone who was raised by two parents that worshiped the beach, I have spent most of my life digging sand out of various orifices and peeling dead skin off my nose, quite similar to the routine shedding of a desert rattlesnake. Every summer, my parents toted the same rituals to our New Jersey beach home. My mother, whom my brother and I deemed early on as “the beach Nazi,” would rise at the crack of dawn to assume her role as family meteorologist. Her mood was often dictated by the air temperature. What she plated for breakfast varied, the catalyst being the quantity of clouds in the sky. Mostly sunny and 85 degrees: an expensive spread of scones, exotic jams and hand squeezed juices. Isolated thunderstorms: indistinguishable mush, begrudgingly ladled as though we were orphans plucked off the pages of Oliver Twist.

We ultimately hoped for sun, but knew what a day at the beach with her would entail. She’d pack the essentials, which would have allowed the average person enough food, lotions, towels and gardening equipment to comfortably survive for weeks in their sandy habitat. Neighbors assumed she was preparing to send relief packages out to the American Red Cross. My younger brother and I were forced to aid in the actual transporting of the beach bags and multiple REI brand compartments that resembled meat freezers. Mom led the way down the hot sand like a soldier, combing the beach with her eyes and assessing every inch down to the shoreline. Things like tide times and lifeguard chairs were always factored into where we would sit, since nothing and no one was permitted to obstruct her view of the sea. Because clearly, they make life guard stands large enough to black out the entire Atlantic Ocean. We struggled to keep up with her fast pace, oftentimes having to drag a chair or ottoman or Persian rug behind us due to heat exhaustion, to which my mother would scold us for getting sand on the beach furniture. Like prisoners in a war camp, we cried and begged for her to allow us to rest and drink from our shared water canteen. Once Desert Fox Rommel had studied the lines of latitude and longitude and decided which area best suit her needs, she’d start sectioning off the part of the beach that belonged to her. All of her “equipment” marked her territory, and she feverishly drove stakes into the ground to signal new real estate was being developed. Any beach goer that came too close was quickly shot an “I dare you” sort of glare. God help anyone with a screaming baby, or a handicapped individual in one of those bulky sand wheelchairs. Children and the elderly were never exceptions to her beach rules, which she seemed to hold in higher regard than common state traffic laws. My father was always last in line. I used to think this was because he was old and simply unable to keep up. Unbeknownst to me, he was actually trailing behind with intent, secretly hoping my mother would lead us over a series of sand dunes and disappear, inadvertently leaving him in solitude. When my father was on the beach, he looked like he belonged there. He had a nonchalant surfer’s gait that I spent years trying to emulate. I’d stand at the water’s edge with my hands on my hips and my pelvis jutted forward, while simultaneously craning my neck towards the sun. Initially, my approach was contrived; I was less surfer and more awkward adolescent. I had boney hips that protruded past my chlorine-damaged Speedo brand one piece. It took years before I felt comfortable in a bikini. My long arms

and legs were always streaked unevenly with sunburn, and my freckled face resembled a Rorschach inkblot test. Even after his death, my father remained as a source of inspiration for me. I was well into my twenties when I’d figuratively cloaked myself in anything beach related. I had finally morphed into something that resembled a woman; somehow retaining my lean length yet growing into a curvier figure. If my father had been alive, he probably would have forced me to wear a burka. No longer tied to my mother’s chain gang like when I was a child, the beach became the place I was the happiest. I had perfected the effortlessness I saw in my father, but as a woman who was garnering her own iconic image, yet resembling a “Wicked Game” music video audition. Laying stretched in the wet sand like Helena Christensen, I was ceremoniously knighted “Miss Natural” by the local lifeguards. I was proud of the moniker, and embraced it wholeheartedly, but thought the gap between my two front teeth should have awarded me the nickname “Miss Alabama Hillbilly.” My father didn’t spend his beach time rolling around in ankle high ocean water, but he was an avid surfer and fisherman. Under his guidance, I learned how to remove a freshwater sunny from a hook by carefully collapsing its fanned dorsal fin with my fingers. Fishing - like everything else water related - was an outlet for him. To spend the day in his shorts and literally catch what would become dinner for our family that evening made him the happiest man in the world. I felt bad for the fish, but I loved my father. He and I compromised on an agreement that would satisfy us both, and in my mind, the fish as well. We never used live bait (cruel and unusual) and we always threw everything we caught back into the water. Hypersensitive child that I was, I got more pleasure out of releasing the fish than actually catching them. In my mind I was rescuing the fishes of the world, one by one. I accidentally caught a box turtle once and cried for days because we couldn’t remove the hook from its mouth. My father wrestled with it for nearly an hour, eventually cutting the line as close to its mouth as possible, leaving the hook still pierced through its beak and letting it go to live a life of mutilation.

“The hook will work itself out on its own. He’ll be ok.” My father reassured. I cried harder, not understanding what my father meant by “work itself out.” I was imagining the turtle being ridiculed by the other turtles, fish and amphibians. The guilt I felt was debilitating. My mother had a significantly different approach when it came to sea life and what was for dinner. I had seen her as a tyrant both on the beach and in the kitchen. She plunged live lobsters into boiling pots of water with an enthusiasm more commonly reserved for playing with puppies in a dog park. There was an afternoon when my father and mother suggested we all go crabbing on the bay. I had never been crabbing before, but I knew it would involve a boat because I had seen pictures of them as teenagers on a boat, each holding a bushel of live crabs in their bathing suits. I figured that even if I didn’t excel as a first time crabber, I could lay my towel out and sunbathe as though I were a passenger aboard a modest yacht, floating off into the Mediterranean. The “boat” was a rental from a shack, poorly disguised to pass as an actual business, with a hand-painted sign reading something like, “Bud ‘n Mary’s Dinghy Dock.” The disappointment caught me off guard, but even more unsettling was the discovery that not only would we be keeping the crabs we caught, we would also be eating them for dinner. Had I realized this earlier in the trip, I most likely would have started throwing whatever I could grab overboard in an act of salvation. Unfortunately, distracted by my spectacular yacht fantasy, I wasn’t aware of my family’s plans until we had arrived back home. “You’re doing WHAT with them?!” I screamed at my mother. “We’re eating them, Julia. That’s what people do. They eat crabs. Come on, it will be fun.” My mother was filling a pot with water in preparation for the steaming. I ran into my room crying and slammed the door. Twice. It was a technique I often used when I needed my parents to understand my anguish and anger. My mother, in turn, had perfected her own technique that allowed her to demonstrate she couldn’t care less. She completely ignored me. This always pleased my younger brother, who was simply happy to finally be the one receiving some attention. Through my howls and hysterics, I could hear my father argue with my mother. He had been outside, unaware of my tantrum until

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returning to the kitchen where my mother was undoubtedly sharpening her knives on a block of whetstone. “Come on, Marie! I can’t listen to this!” “Walt, no. These are perfectly good crabs. Let her stay in there all night if she wants. Her behavior is unacceptable.” I continued to sob through my pillow for another ten minutes until my father came into my room. “Let’s go.” He stood in the doorframe and motioned towards the car. I gingerly followed him through the living room and glared at my mother who, like a professional, refused to waiver under my sniffles. My father had reloaded the car, and we drove down to an inlet not far from the house. He opened the trunk, pulled out the cooler and carried it to the edge of the water. I followed behind until he set it down and stared at it for a few minutes. I stared at him, and then at the cooler, which was missing the lid, revealing a tangled mess of bluish-brown crabs crawling all over each other. He sighed. “Ok, Julia. Let them go.” His demeanor wasn’t like it usually was during our fishing trips with the sunnies or the deformed box turtle. No doubt my screaming had sucked the fun out of the evening for the entire family. But he also wasn’t mad. That I knew. I bent over and lightly tipped the cooler onto its side. Dozens of crabs spilled out onto the sand and crawled their way back towards the bay. It was dark, but I could see the glistening of their hard shells reflecting from the street lamp and watched until they all disappeared beneath the surface into the black water. We drove home in silence. My father wasn’t a man of many words. I can recall numerous drives with him that remained quiet, the last and final one being the night before his passing. He had picked me up from work, and we made the tenminute drive back to the house without talking. When we pulled into our driveway, I didn’t say anything. I ran from the car into the house and slammed my bedroom door shut. Maybe I was mad at him about something, maybe I had a bad day. I can’t remember why I went to bed that night without speaking to my father. I can’t remember why, the next morning, I got dressed, ate breakfast and went to school without saying goodbye to my father. It was fairly early in the school day when I was called out of class and asked to take my belongings to the principal’s office, where my mother’s coworker picked up my brother and me, and told us in the car on the way to the hospital that my father had just died. Sitting on the stone wall in Puerto Rico, after the therapeutic vomiting, I thought about my father and where my life had taken me without him as an influence. I feel certain now that my father would have supported my decision to move to the island. He would have applauded my efforts and commended my successes. There is no question that my father would have provided the safety net when I failed in making the right decisions, when my judgment wasn’t the best, when my intuition was clouded. The struggle I face now is the weight of regret in not talking to my father before his death. The silences that I didn’t break. The feeling that his role in my life is completely gone, and wondering if I appreciated him enough when he was alive. I appreciate these things now. In doing something as simple as letting his daughter release crabs back into the water, my father was selfless. Perhaps in writing about his life, I am releasing the guilt from mine. In a way, letting go of the painful memories is a selfless act. It’s my selfless act for him. Because although there’s comfort in the pain, it’s not what my father would have wanted for my life. He would have wanted to see me happy. He would have wanted to see me happy on the beach in Puerto Rico, and not afraid to go. Where’s the sense in being afraid? After all, things usually have their own way of working themselves out. It probably never truly goes away; the pain is still there, like the rusted remains of a hook. It’s still present just beneath the surface. But this is me breaking my silence. This is me letting go. By Julia Brown-Farley

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2015 BMW I8 BMW i stands for the creation of pure-bred vehicle concepts, sustainability throughout the value chain, complementary mobility services and a fresh understanding of premium defined squarely in terms of sustainability. And now the BMW Group can unveil the BMW i8 - a new, cutting-edge generation of sports car. The second model unveiled by the new BMW i brand combines a plug-in hybrid drive system with a passenger cell made from carbonfiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) and an aluminum frame for the combustion engine and electric motor, the battery pack and the suspension. With this revolutionary concept and the emotional appeal of its aerodynamically optimized body design, the 2+2-seater - which was conceived from the outset as a plug-in hybrid - paves the way for an engagingly dynamic and futuristically efficient take on BMW’s hallmark driving pleasure. By cementing the brand’s new premium character, strongly defined by sustainability, in the sports car segment, the new i8 also demonstrates the broad spread and universal appeal of the BMW i philosophy. The research and development activities carried out by the BMW Group since 2007 as part of its project i initiative have laid the groundwork for a visionary car conceived with the impact of environmental, economic and social change around the world very much in mind. Alongside its conceptual and technological development work, the company has also conducted field studies looking at the use of pure-electric vehicles in everyday conditions. More than 1,000 people have taken part in the studies, racking up in excess of 32 million kilometers (20 million miles) at the wheel. The knowledge gained as a result has been channeled into the creation of innovative vehicle concepts and mobility solutions.

BREAKING NEW GROUND: PREMIUM CARS UNDERPINNED BY SUSTAINABILITY-LED CONCEPTS ARRIVE IN THE SPORTS CAR SEGMENT. The development of BMW i cars follows a revolutionary approach, a strategy focusing on the creation of premium cars purpose-designed to be powered by purely electric or plug-in hybrid drive systems. This electric drive technology (packaged under the BMW eDrive banner) is therefore a central component of the vehicle concept - in contrast to the “conversion” model, where vehicles are retrofitted with electric drive systems. Characteristic BMW driving dynamics coupled with emission-free mobility, precise energy flow management, pioneering design, intelligent lightweight construction and production processes that preserve energy and resources come together to mutually complementary effect to form the innovative, sustainability-led premium character of BMW i cars. The BMW i8 was conceived from the ground up as a plug-in hybrid sports car boasting agile performance attributes and extraordinary efficiency. Its LifeDrive architecture - developed specifically for BMW i - offers the ideal platform for a weight-minimizing construction, low center of gravity and even weight distribution. The combustion engine and electric motor, battery pack, power electronics, chassis components, and structural and crash functions are all arranged within the aluminum Drive module, while the central element of the Life module is the i8’s CFRP passenger cell. This structure also allows a considerable degree of design freedom, which has been utilized - within the framework of the design language developed for BMW i - to give the BMW i8 its distinctive appearance. The perfect balance of performance and fuel consumption: the BMW i8 represents an exciting new landmark in Efficient Dynamics. The BMW i8 offers a revolutionary and future-focused interpretation of BMW’s signature driving pleasure - and in so doing, makes its case as the world’s most progressive model in the sports car segment. The plug-in

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hybrid drive system developed and manufactured by the BMW Group especially for the BMW i8 represents a new stage of evolution in the Efficient Dynamics development strategy. The BMW Group launched Efficient Dynamics over a decade ago with the aim of significantly enhancing the performance characteristics and efficiency of every new BMW Group model. Efficient Dynamics incorporates both the evolution of existing technology and the use of revolutionary new drive system concepts. For example, efficient vehicle concepts focusing on lightweight design and aerodynamics, dynamic drive systems featuring both BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and BMW eDrive, and intelligent management of energy consumption within the vehicle are applied in various current BMW models. BMW i cars benefit from the introduction of revolutionary new technology which subsequently finds its way into the models produced by the core brands of the BMW Group. As a world-leading supplier of premium cars and, increasingly, also premium services, the BMW Group is playing an active and defining role in the changing face of personal mobility. And awareness of issues such as resource scarcity, climate change and creeping urbanization is also growing among the public. The BMW Group’s commitment to sustainability has long been a key element of its corporate strategy and is one of the fundamental principles enforced throughout the company’s value chain, as independent studies have regularly confirmed. The BMW Group has been named the “world’s most sustainable automobile manufacturer” in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for eight consecutive years.

BMW I8: THE TRAILBLAZER FOR A NEW GENERATION OF SPORTS CAR. The underlying principle of Efficient Dynamics - more driving pleasure, lower fuel consumption - is expressed with particular purity by the BMW i8. With the performance attributes of a pure-bred sports car and the fuel consumption of a small city model, the first BMW plug-in hybrid vehicle hits heights only attainable through the revolutionary BMW i vehicle concept. And that makes the BMW i8 a trailblazer for a new generation of sports cars, defined not only by their performance characteristics but also by intelligent solutions to the challenges personal mobility will encounter over the years ahead.

Thanks to its revolutionary vehicle concept and intelligent drive system management, the BMW i8 strikes the optimum balance between dynamic ability and efficiency in a variety of driving situations. The output of the engine and electric motor, the capacity of the high-voltage battery, intelligent energy management and the vehicle’s overall weight are tailored to form a precisely composed package that defines the unique character of the plug-in hybrid sports car. Its all-electric driving range is sufficient to cover most urban driving requirements, and out of town, the BMW i8 offers impressively sporty performance which is also very efficient thanks to the power-boosting support for the gasoline engine from the electric motor. Efficiency and driving dynamics alike are optimized by the broad application of lightweight design - from the CFRP passenger cell to the weight-reduced construction of all other components - and mobility services developed specially for BMW i. The all-encompassing approach of the BMW i brand also includes the extensive use of recycled materials, renewable raw materials and naturally treated materials, alongside extremely resource-efficient production methods. This overall concept makes the BMW i8 the world’s most forward-looking sports car. It brings together thrilling performance and progressive efficiency. In the process it boosts driving pleasure and sustainability awareness in equal measure.

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As part of the development of BMW i cars, sustainability targets are established and then pursued with the same vigor as cost, weight or quality objectives. This all-embracing approach is reflected both in the selection of materials and in the construction and manufacturing processes, which differ substantially from conventional manufacturing methods in the automotive industry. The low overall weight of the BMW i8 (3,285 lbs/1,490 kilograms) can be credited primarily to a passenger cell made from CFRP. Although it lends a component at least equal rigidity, this extremely lightweight high-tech material is 50 percent lighter than steel and 30 percent lighter than aluminum. The principle of intelligent lightweight design is applied to all the car’s components. The doors are made up of a CFRP inner structure and an aluminum outer skin and weigh 50 percent less than a conventional construction. The intelligent construction of the magnesium instrument panel support brings a weight saving of around 30 percent compared with the BMW 6 Series, for example. In addition, the high structural rigidity of the magnesium support structure gives it a strengthening effect which allows the number of components to be reduced, thereby lowering weight by a further 10 percent. Innovative foam plastic technology used in the air conditioning ducts cuts their weight by 60 percent compared with a conventional solution, while also improving acoustics thanks to its sound-absorbing properties. The fact that the power electronics and electric motor are directly connected reduces the amount of wiring required, while partial use of aluminum wiring enables further weight reductions. The BMW i8 is also the world’s first volume-produced vehicle to be equipped with chemically hardened thin glass. This innovative technology, so far used mainly in smartphone manufacturing, lends the material impressive strength. The partition between the passenger compartment and boot of the BMW i8 consists of two layers of chemically hardened glass, each of which is just 0.7 millimeters thick, with acoustic sheeting sandwiched in between. In addition to excellent acoustic properties, a further advantage of this solution is a weight saving of around 50 percent compared with conventional laminated glass. As well as weight, the potential for preserving resources is a decisive factor in the choice of materials. The majority of the aluminum used in the BMW i8 is either gained through recycling or produced using renewable energy. Added to which, the BMW Group has developed a globally unique recycling concept for CFRP components, body components and segregated production waste recovered from the manufacturing of CFRP components and reusable materials from accident-damaged and end-of-life vehicles which are either fed back into the production process or used for other applications. The BMW Group is the world’s first carmaker to employ an environmentally friendly process for the treatment of leather. The leather for the surfaces of the seats and the instrument panel is tanned using olive leaf extract. This avoids the creation of environmentally damaging production residue as well as giving the leather a particularly high-quality and natural look. The cattle hide comes exclusively from Germany, Austria and Switzerland, and the natural treatment process takes place in Germany. This keeps distances to the BMW i8 production facility at BMW Plant Leipzig pleasingly short. The textile materials used in the interior of the BMW i8 for accent strips on the seats and door trim, the roof liner, the floor mats, the body pillar trim and floor covering are made in an innovative recycling process. The polyester granules that serve as the source material are produced from materials including recyclable PET and are combined with 40 percent virgin wool in a special process to create a high-grade cover fabric. The manufacture of the key for the BMW i8 involves another innovative form of raw material production; its casing is made from a biopolymer based on castor beans. The oil gained from the beans is mixed with 30 percent glass fiber to make an extremely high-quality and robust material.

RESOURCE-EFFICIENT PROCESSES FROM MATERIAL PRODUCTION TO VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. The extensive use of CFRP is a central element in the revolutionary vehicle concept underpinning the BMW i8, and the BMW Group is also a leader in this area of the production process. The use of CFRP on the scale required for the BMW i models is without parallel in the automotive industry worldwide. The oversee a factory in the US making carbon fiber. The facility is located in Moses Lake, Washington, and represents an integral link in the value chain for the production of BMW i cars. It secures the BMW Group a supply of the highquality and sustainably produced basic material required for the manufacture of CFRP components. The carbon fibers produced at Moses Lake are made into lightweight laminates at the Wackersdorf Innovation Park in Germany. These are subsequently turned into CFRP parts and components in the press shops at the BMW plants in Landshut and Leipzig. The energy used to manufacture the carbon fiber at Moses Lake is provided exclusively by locally sourced renewable hydro-electric power, which means it is 100 percent CO2-free. Highly resource-efficient processes have also been put in place for the other stages of production for BMW i brand cars. The result is a reduction of around 50 percent in energy consumption compared with the already highly economical average figures across the BMW Group’s production network and a drop in water consumption of roughly 70 percent. For 120

example, the energy required for production of BMW i cars at the Leipzig plant comes exclusively from wind power - i.e. it is derived entirely from renewable energy sources. This was the first time that wind turbines had been installed at an automotive manufacturing plant in Germany to provide a directly supply of power to its production halls.

DESIGN: VISION BECOMES A REALITY With its ultra-dynamic proportions, elegantly sporty lines, low-slung silhouette and innovative design features, the BMW i8 represents a new generation of sports car. Bringing together hallmark features of the BMW brand with the design language developed especially for BMW i creates a progressive aesthetic which faithfully communicates the performance attributes, efficiency and innovative premium character of the plug-in hybrid sports car. The launch of the BMW i8 sees the world’s first sports car to be developed from the ground up under the banner of sustainability complete its journey from vision to reality. Both the exterior and interior of the emotionally-led 2+2 embody a revolutionary, pioneering take on the The Ultimate Driving Machine. Clean, minimalist lines and homogeneous surfaces defined by a small number of precise edges and function-focused details underline the status of the BMW i8 as the most forward-looking car in its segment. As the second series-produced BMW i model on the road, the BMW i8 also reveals the versatility of the design language which is establishing itself as an unmistakable signature of BMW i cars. Its design signals lightness, safety, efficiency and pure driving pleasure - stand-out qualities that the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car shares with the BMW i3, its pure-electric sibling conceived for agile and comfortable urban driving. The key to this versatility is the innovative LifeDrive architecture, which opens up an exceptional degree of freedom for BMW i design. The central element of the Life module is the carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) passenger cell. The Life module is fixed to the aluminum Drive module, which houses all the drive and chassis technology. This distinctive two-way split is reflected on both the outside and the inside of the car by the visible layering and intertwining of different surfaces, with three-dimensional and flowing transitions between the Life module and Drive module accentuating the dynamic appearance of the BMW i8. A length of 4,689 millimeters (184.6 inches) , width of 1,942 millimeters (76.5 inches) and height of 1,293 millimeters (51 inches) give the BMW i8 typical sports car proportions. Its dynamic character is also reflected in its long bonnet, clearly visible aerodynamic aids, stretched roofline, short overhangs and long, 2,800-millimeter (110.2 inches) wheelbase. The pioneering combination of sporting ability and efficiency is translated into the design of the 2+2-seater with intoxicating élan - and with the signature BMW i design language to the fore. The car’s wide track: 1,644 millimeters (64.8 inches) at the front axle, 1,715 millimeters (67.5 inches) at the rear, completes the powerful dynamic presence generated by the car’s proportions.

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DYNAMIC APPEAL AND PIONEERING TECHNOLOGY. The design of the BMW i8 body is as groundbreaking as the plug-in hybrid sports car’s concept as a whole. Hallmark BMW dynamics, lightweight design and efficiency are all expressed in the car’s proportions, lines and surface design. The 2+2-seater is immediately recognizable as a BMW i model and a new-generation sports car. The structure of overlapping and interlocking surfaces - lent additional emphasis by the car’s color concept - also contributes to the unmistakable appearance of the BMW i8. This layering principle allows aerodynamic forms to be wrapped up in a progressively styled package, while powerfully formed wheel arches draw attention to the wide track of the BMW i8. The compact construction distinguishing both the electric motor and combustion engine allows the front and rear sections of the car to be particularly low-slung and thus accentuate the car’s dynamically stretched flanks. The scissor-type doors, which open forward and upwards like wings, add extra intrigue to the sports car design of the BMW i8. A signature feature of the BMW i brand is the “black band”. On the BMW i8, it emerges in a “V” shape from the hood and extends back over the roof into the rear section of the car, where it frames the center section of the rear apron. At the front end, the black band is framed by the body-colored apron and fenders, while at the rear it is overlapped by the “floating” roof pillars, which extend over the rear lights. Another element of the standalone BMW i design language is the “stream flow” contour of the side window. On the BMW i8 the stream flow also determines the path travelled by the air between the falling roofline and the character line rising through the rear section of the car’s flanks towards the rear spoiler lip. 121

The front view of the BMW i8 exudes sporting ability in its purest form. Large front apron air intakes arranged over several levels generate a powerful feeling of depth. The extremely broad BMW kidney grille stretches over to the slim headlights, accentuating the width of the BMW i8 and its road-focused stance. The car’s full-LED headlights adopt the hallmark U-shape of BMW i models. The dipped and high-beam light is emitted by a lens positioned on the far outer edge of the light units. The three-dimensional design of the light sources lend their appearance a sporty character. The low-slung stance of the rear end and its horizontal, width-emphasizing lines also provide a clear showcase for the dynamic potential of the BMW i8. The rear is bordered by the sculpted rear wheel arches. The sloping rear window opens high, allowing easy access to the storage compartment located underneath. The rear lights, reflectors and rear diffuser form a single visual unit that strengthens the car’s already powerful appearance. Like the headlights, the intricately designed rear light clusters also feature the characteristic BMW i U-shaped design. The directional indicators are integrated above the rear lights into the descending roofline. All of the exterior lights on the BMW i8 are LEDs.

VISIBLE EFFICIENCY: AERODYNAMIC OPTIMIZATION ON A DETAILED LEVEL. The BMW i8 boasts a drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.26 and a fine aerodynamic balance. The low-slung hood, almost totally blanked off kidney grille, Air Curtains in the front apron, sealed underbody, contoured side skirts, “stream flow” lines of the car’s flanks, and the air ducts between the rear lights and roof frame allow the air to be channeled extremely effectively as it hits the car. The large wheels with their bespoke, aerodynamically optimized design also help to quell efficiency-reducing turbulence - and their effect is reinforced by aeroflaps positioned behind the front wheels and ahead of the rear wheels. Precisely defined air flow across all areas of the body provides a balance between air resistance and lift designed to maximize driving dynamics and directional stability. The paintwork adorning the side body panels and front and rear ends of the BMW i8 can be specified in a choice of four colors, three of which have been created exclusively for BMW i. All the paint finishes provide a striking contrast to the black band. And, depending on the color chosen, the accent surfaces on the side skirts, at the rear and on the BMW kidney grille surround come in BMW i Frozen Blue or Frozen Grey.

INTERIOR DESIGN: CUSTOMARY BMW DRIVER FOCUS IN A PROGRESSIVE AMBIENCE DEFINED BY DYNAMICS AND LIGHTNESS. Future-focused design also dominates the interior of the BMW i8. The driver orientation typical of BMW cockpit design is complemented by progressive elements which highlight the sports car’s dynamic flair and light weight. The driver, front passenger and rear passengers sit low down - in traditional sports car style - in lightweight seats. The standard leather trim extends beyond the seat surfaces to parts of the center console, instrument panel and interior door panels. The use of leather treated with natural substances, including olive leaf extract as a tanning agent, underlines the sustainable character of the BMW i8 alongside its exclusivity and sporting allure. Exposed CFRP sections of the passenger cell visible around the entry apertures when the doors are opened provide a reminder of the low weight of the BMW i8. The instrument panel of the BMW i8, with its horizontal lines emphasizing the width of the interior and a structure determined by the “layering” principle, creates a light yet powerful impression. The arrangement of the overlapping, three-dimensional segments is complemented by a contrast-rich color scheme. The layering approach also finds its way, through dynamically curving lines, into the design of the center console, which is home to the gearshift lever, the Controller for the iDrive operating system, the start/stop button, the eDrive button and the Driving Experience Control switch. The iDrive system’s Control Display comes in a freestanding 8.8-inch format. A bespoke sports steering wheel with multifunction buttons and the Navigation system are standard in the BMW i8. Also standard is the multifunction instrument display, whose content and presentation formats take their cue from the driving mode selected. Available as alternatives to the standard Mega trim for the BMW i8 interior are the Giga and Tera Worlds. In standard specification, the contrast between black surfaces in the cockpit and light Carum Grey leather surfaces emphasizes the lightness and sustainability of this vehicle concept. The leather surfaces of the door and side trim are complemented by functional textile highlights made from recycled material. The optional Giga equipment World is available in light or dark versions. The naturally treated leather surfaces feature perforated elements and subtle contrast stitching which underline the superior character of the material and workmanship involved. Painted surface elements on the instrument panel, door trim and center console add the finishing touches to the cutting-edge ambience. The likewise optional Tera equipment World brings a pervasive aura of luxury and sustainability to the interior of the BMW i8. Topquality leather surfaces combine with textile accents and contrast stitching in BMW i Blue. And when it comes to the color scheme, dark Dalbergia Brown and light Carum Grey provide attractive contrasts. The Tera World also brings high-class paintwork to selected instrument panel and door trim surfaces. The accent ring for the leather steering wheel comes in BMW i Blue in the Tera equipment World and in Satin Silver in the other variants.

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POWERTRAIN AND DRIVING EXPERIENCE: THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS The BMW i8 embodies a revolutionary, future-focused interpretation of the driving pleasure for which BMW is renowned. It was purpose-designed as a plug-in-hybrid sports car offering agile performance and outstanding efficiency. An exceptionally lightweight and aerodynamically optimized body - including a passenger cell made from carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) - plus advanced BMW eDrive drive system technology, a compact, highly turbocharged 1.5-liter gasoline engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and intelligent energy management all come together to create an overall concept that represents a new landmark in the Efficient Dynamics development strategy. The BMW i8 blends the performance of a top-end sports car with fuel economy and emissions levels below even small urban subcompacts. It is based, moreover, around A VEHICLE ARCHITECTURE THAT OFFERS THE

PERFECT PLATFORM FOR AGILE HANDLING, THANKS TO AN ULTRA-LOW CENTER OF GRAVITY AND NEAR PERFECT 50 : 50 WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION. The three-cylinder combustion engine in the BMW i8 develops 170 kW/231 hp and drives the rear wheels, while the 96 kW/131 hp electric motor draws its energy from a lithium-ion battery, which can be charged from a conventional 110 volt power outlet as well as a 220 volt electric vehicle charger, and sends its power to the front axle. This bespoke plug-in hybrid system, developed and produced by the BMW Group, enables a range in everyday driving of up to 35 kilometers (approx. 22 miles) and a top speed of 120 km/h (approx. 75 mph) on electric power alone, coupled with a “glued-to-the-road” all-wheel driving experience headlined by powerful acceleration and a dynamically-biased distribution of power through enthusiastically taken corners. The more powerful of the two power sources drives the rear wheels and uses the electric boost from the hybrid system to deliver hallmark BMW driving pleasure while at the same time offering groundbreaking levels of efficiency. The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes just 4.4 seconds, yet average fuel consumption - as calculated in the EU test cycle for plug-in hybrid vehicles - stands at the equivalent of 94 miles per US gallon from launch.

MAXIMUM DRIVING PLEASURE AND EFFICIENCY: BMW TWINPOWER TURBO ENGINE AND ELECTRIC MOTOR DEVELOPED BY THE BMW GROUP. The plug-in hybrid drive system of the BMW i8, which comprises a BMW TwinPower Turbo engine combined with BMW eDrive technology, offers the best of both worlds: excellent potential for improved efficiency and exciting, sporty driving characteristics. The BMW Group has developed not only the internal combustion engine and electric motor in-house but also the power electronics and the battery. This ensures that all these components offer high product and quality standards, based on the outstanding capabilities of the BMW Group in the field of powertrain research and development. The revolutionary character of the BMW i8 is emphasized by a further innovation: the use of an internal combustion engine which is making its debut in this model. The BMW i8 is the first BMW production model to be powered by a three-cylinder gasoline engine. This highly turbocharged unit is equipped with latest-generation BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. It is exceptionally compact and develops maximum power of 170 kW/231 hp from its 1.5-litre displacement. The resulting specific output of 113 kW/154 hp per liter of displacement is on a par with other high-performance sports car engines and is the highest of any engine produced by the BMW Group. The new three-cylinder engine derives its typical characteristics from BMW’s inline six-cylinder engines, to which it is closely related and which are noted for their eager power delivery, revving ability and refinement. The three-cylinder’s BMW TwinPower Turbo technology comprises a high-performance turbocharging system and direct gasoline injection with high-precision injectors positioned between the valves, along with VALVETRONIC throttle-less load control, which improves efficiency and response thanks to seamlessly variable valve lift control. Like a six-cylinder engine, the three-cylinder unit is free of

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first and second-order inertial forces. The low roll torque, a typical feature of a three-cylinder design, is further reduced by a balancer shaft, while a multi-stage damper integrated in the automatic transmission ensures very smooth and refined running at low rpm. BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and low internal friction improve both fuel consumption and torque characteristics. Accelerator response is sharp and the three-cylinder unit quickly reaches its maximum torque of 320 Newton meters (236 lb-ft). The car’s second power source is a hybrid synchronous electric motor specially developed and produced by the BMW Group for the BMW i8. The motor develops maximum power of 96 kW/131 hp and produces its maximum torque of around 250 Newton meters (184 lb-ft) from standstill. Power is instantly available -an advantage of electric motorsfrom 0 rpm and remains available into the higher load ranges. Credit for the linear power delivery, which extends right up to the high end of the rpm range, goes to a special motor design principle exclusive to BMW i. BMW eDrive technology refines and improves on the principle of the permanently excited synchronous motor with a special arrangement and dimensions for the torque-producing components. This results in a self-magnetizing effect normally confined to reluctance motors. This additional excitation ensures that the electromechanical field generated when current is applied remains stable even at high rpm. As well as providing a power boost to assist the gasoline engine during acceleration, the electric motor can also power the vehicle by itself. Top speed is then 120 km/h (approx. 75 mph). The BMW i8 has a maximum driving range in this emission-free, virtually soundless, all-electric mode of up to 35 kilometers (approx. 22 miles). The motor derives its energy from the lithium-ion battery which is centrally mounted underneath the floor of the vehicle. This model-specific version of the high-voltage battery was developed and produced by the BMW Group. It has a liquid cooling system, offers a maximum usable capacity of five kilowatt hours and can be recharged from a conventional 110 volt power outlet, at a BMW i charging station, or at a public EV charging station. The BMW i8’s vehicle concept and powertrain control highlight its progressive, revolutionary character. The BMW i8 always achieves the optimal balance between dynamic performance and efficiency, whatever the driving situation. For example, the battery can also be recharged via the electric motor while decelerating. In addition to this, when power demands allow, the high-voltage battery is recharged by the electric motor. The highvoltage starter-generator, responsible for starting the combustion engine, can also be used as a generator to charge the battery, the necessary power being provided by the BMW TwinPower Turbo engine. These various processes help ensure that the BMW i8 always has sufficient energy on board to power the electric drive system. The all-electric driving range is sufficient to cover most urban driving requirements. Out of town, the BMW i8 delivers impressively sporty performance with extreme efficiency, thanks to the electric motor’s power-boosting support for the gasoline engine. With such versatility, the BMW i8 belongs to a new generation of sports cars which unites exciting performance with cutting-edge efficiency - to enhance both driving pleasure and the sense for sustainability. The rear wheels of the BMW i8 are driven by the gasoline engine via a six-speed automatic transmission, while the front wheels receive their power from the electric motor via a twostage automatic transmission. Combined maximum output of 266 kW/362 hp and combined peak torque of 570 Newton meters (420 lb-ft) provide all-wheel-drive performance which is as dynamic as it is efficient. The BMW i8’s intelligent powertrain control system ensures perfect coordination of both power sources. The variable power-sharing between the internal combustion engine and the electric motor makes the driver aware of the sporty temperament of the BMW i8 at all times, while at the same time maximizing the energy efficiency of the overall system. Utilizing both power sources enables a 0 - 100 km/h (62 mph) time of 4.4 seconds. The BMW i8 has an electronically controlled top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph), which can be reached and maintained when the vehicle operates solely on the gasoline engine.

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Variable front-rear power splitting in line with changing driving conditions makes for excitingly dynamic cornering. On entering the corner, the power split is biased towards the rear wheels to improve turning precision. For more vigorous acceleration out of the corner, the powertrain controller returns to the default split as soon as the steering angle becomes smaller again.

FIVE DRIVING MODES ALLOW DRIVERS TO ADJUST EFFICIENCY AND DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE AS DESIRED AT THE TOUCH OF A BUTTON. The BMW i8 offers the driver unusual scope to adjust the drive and suspension settings of the vehicle in order to adapt the driving experience to his or her individual preferences. As well as the electronic gear selector for the automatic transmission, the driver can also use the Driving Experience Control switch - a familiar feature of the latest BMW models - or, exclusively to the BMW i8, the eDrive button. It gives the driver five operating modes to choose from: D for automated gear selection in COMFORT and ECO PRO modes, SPORT mode and eDrive for pure-electric driving - likewise with a choice of COMFORT and ECO PRO mode. The Driving Experience Control switch on the center console gives drivers a choice of two settings. On starting, COMFORT mode is activated, which offers a balance between sporty performance and fuel efficiency, with unrestricted access to all convenience functions. Alternatively, at the touch of a button, ECO PRO mode can be engaged, which, on the BMW i8 as on other models, supports an efficiency-optimized driving style. The powertrain controller coordinates the cooperation between the gasoline engine and the electric motor for minimal fuel consumption. On overrun, the intelligent energy management system automatically decides, in line with the driving situation and vehicle status, whether to recuperate braking energy or to coast with the powertrain disengaged. At the same time, ECO PRO mode also programs electrical convenience functions such as the air conditioning, seat heating and heated mirrors to operate at minimum power consumption - but without compromising safety. The everyday driving range of the BMW i8 on a full fuel tank and with a fully charged battery is over 500 kilometers (310 miles) in COMFORT mode. SPORT mode offers sequential manual gear selection and at the same time switches to very sporty drive and suspension settings. In SPORT mode, the engine and electric motor deliver extra-sharp performance, accelerator response is faster and the power boost from the electric motor is maximized. And to keep

the battery topped up, SPORT mode also activates maximum energy recuperation during deceleration and braking. If the battery is being recharged using the car’s kinetic energy, the electric motor’s generator function switches to a more powerful setting. At the same time, gear change times are shortened and an extra-sporty setting is selected for the standard Dynamic Damper Control and the Electric Power Steering. The BMW i8’s ECO PRO mode can also be used during all-electric operation. The vehicle is then powered solely by the electric motor. Only if the battery charge drops below a given level, or under sudden intense throttle application (kickdown), is the internal combustion engine automatically activated.

SOPHISTICATED CHASSIS TECHNOLOGY WITH DYNAMIC DAMPER CONTROL. The dynamic chassis and suspension technology of the BMW i8 is based on a double-wishbone front axle and a five-link rear axle, whose aluminum components and geometry are specially configured for intelligent weight savings. The Electric Power Steering offers easy maneuvering in town and typical sports car-style high-speed steering precision, combined with particularly low energy consumption. Also standard is Dynamic Damper Control: the electronically operated dampers change their characteristics according to the selected driving mode to deliver the desired vehicle dynamics. The DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) stability system includes the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), Brake Assist, Brake Standby, Start-Off Assistant, Fading Compensation and the Brake Drying function. The push button-activated Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) system raises the DSC thresholds, allowing some controlled drive wheel slippage for easier start-off on snow or loose ground, or for extradynamic cornering.

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CFRP WHEELS REDUCE WEIGHT IN CRITICAL AREAS. The chassis components of the BMW i8 are defined by their weight-minimized construction. The car’s standard 20-inch forged aluminum wheels have an aerodynamically optimized, lightweight design. CFRP wheels developed exclusively for the BMW i8 can be specified as an option in markets where regulations allow them. They allow a further reduction in weight in an area of the car which plays a particularly prominent role when it comes to agility. The use of three-piece wheels made from this extremely lightweight and high-strength material directly reduces unsprung masses and produces a weight saving of three kilograms per wheel.

BODY AND SAFETY: LIGHTWEIGHT AND MAXIMUM PROTECTION The BMW i8 has its own version of the LifeDrive architecture developed for BMW i that gives it a unique range of tools for combining intelligent lightweight design and safety - to the highest standard in each case. The horizontally split LifeDrive architecture consists of two separate, independent modules. The combustion engine and electric motor, battery pack, power electronics, chassis components, and structure and crash functions are arranged together in the aluminum Drive module, while the central element of the Life module is the 2+2-seater’s carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) passenger cell. The vehicle structure and materials employed in the i8 represent a pioneering example of automotive construction and reinforce the position of the BMW i8 as the most progressive model in the sports car segment worldwide. CFRP is the lightest available material that can be used in the construction of a car body without compromising on safety. One of the stand-out characteristics of this high-tech material is its hugely impressive torsional rigidity, yet it is also carries 50 percent less weight than steel and is 30 percent lighter than aluminum. The LifeDrive architecture and high proportion of CFRP and aluminum in the car’s construction allow a previously unprecedented dimension in weight optimization. The curb weight of the BMW i8 stands at 1,490 kilograms (3285 lb), and the LifeDrive architecture also has a positive effect on how this weight is distributed. The battery unit is positioned low down in a central position, helping to give the car a low center of gravity and enhance safety accordingly. In fact, the center of gravity of the BMW i8 is less than 18 inches (460 millimeters) from the ground, making it lower than any other current BMW Group model. And this, like the car’s near perfect 50 : 50 weight distribution, ensures excellent handling properties.

CFRP PASSENGER CELL: FLEXIBLE IN FORM, EXTREMELY STRONG IN CRASH TESTS. The LifeDrive architecture also allows exceptional levels of freedom when it comes to body design. In the case of the BMW i8, the result is an appearance that reflects the car’s sporting characteristics, its innovative premium character and its groundbreaking technology. The impressive structural strength of the CFRP passenger cell allows particularly large door apertures, which in turn ensure comfortable access to the rear seats of the BMW i8. The structure of the distinctive doors, which open forward and upwards like wings, is composed of a CFRP inner structure and an aluminum outer skin. This construction is 50

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percent lighter than a conventional equivalent. In its dry, resin-free state CFRP can be worked almost like a textile, and as such allows a high degree of flexibility in how it is shaped. The composite only gains its rigid, final form after the resin injected into the lattice has hardened. This makes it at least as durable as steel, but it is much more lightweight. The high tear resistance along the length of the fiber also allows CFRP components to be given a high-strength design by following their direction of loading. To this end, the fibers are arranged within the component according to their load characteristics. By overlaying the fiber alignment, components can also be strengthened against load in several different directions. In this way, the components can be given a significantly more efficient and effective design than is possible with any other material that is equally durable in all directions - such as metal. This, in turn, allows further reductions in terms of both material use and weight, leading to another new wave of savings potential. The lower accelerated invaluable. However, there are limits to what CFRP can endure. mass in the event of a crash means that energy-absorbing structures can If the forces applied go beyond the limits of the material’s strength, the composite of fiber breaks up into its individual components in a controlled be scaled back, cutting the weight of the vehicle. process.

LIFEDRIVE ARCHITECTURE - CONCEIVED TO MAXIMIZE OCCUPANT PROTECTION. The development of the LifeDrive architecture and the version of it used for the BMW i8 incorporated the latest knowledge from safety and accident research and the requirements of international crash test procedures. The high-strength passenger compartment teams up with the intelligent distribution of forces within the LifeDrive module to provide the cornerstones for optimum occupant protection. Even after the structurally debilitating offset front crash with an impact speed of 64 km/h (40 mph),

In the Euro NCAP side impact test, in which a pole strikes the side of the vehicle dead center at 32 km/h (20 mph), CFRP again demonstrates its extraordinary energy-absorbing capacity. The Life module absorbs the entire impact with minimal deformation, guaranteeing optimum passenger protection. The occupant protection concept is rounded off by standard safety equipment - including electronically controlled restraint systems - of the same high standard in terms of scope and effectiveness as that featured in vehicles from all the BMW Group’s brands. Front airbags and side airbags integrated into

the extremely rigid material used for the passenger cell maintains an intact survival space for passengers. The crash-activated aluminum structures at the front and rear end of the Drive module provide additional safety. Impressive rigidity, combined with its ability to absorb an enormous amount of energy, makes CFRP extremely damage-tolerant. Even at high impact speeds it displays barely any deformation. As in a Formula One cockpit, this exceptionally stiff material provides an extremely strong survival space. Less body deformation occurs compared with comparable steel bodies. Furthermore, the doors can be opened without any problem and the interior remains largely free of intrusions. Rescue scenarios were worked through and checked as part of the development process. In standard cutting tests, the process of rescuing occupants from a BMW i8 involved in an accident was, in various scenarios, even more straightforward than that for conventional vehicles. That is because body components made from CFRP are lighter and can be more easily cut than high-strength steels, for example.

HIGH SAFETY RESERVES IN A SIDE-ON IMPACT. The impressive safety characteristics of CFRP also come to the fore in side impact scenarios. Despite the heavy, in some cases concentrated forces, the material barely sustains a dent, and passengers enjoy unbeatable protection. All of which makes CFRP perfectly suited for use in a vehicle’s flanks, where every centimeter of undamaged interior is 127

the seat backrests, plus head/curtain airbags for both rows of seats, are all standard, as are three-point inertia-reel seatbelts including belt stoppers, belt tensioners and belt force limiters for all seats.

OPTIMUM PROTECTION FOR THE HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY. Crash-active aluminum structures in the front and rear sections of the vehicle provide an impressive level of safety for the Drive module. In a front or rearend collision, these absorb a large proportion of the energy generated. The battery, meanwhile, is mounted centrally in the underbody section of the car to give it the best possible degree of protection. Statistically, this is the area that absorbs the least energy in the event of a crash, and the vehicle shows barely any deformation here as a result. The high-voltage system is designed to cope with accidents beyond the legal requirements, with the high-voltage battery including features that ensure its safe reaction even in situations such as this. The latest series of tests conducted by the renowned DEKRA E-Mobility Competence Center were extremely extensive - ranging from how a car might catch fire, how the flames might spread and what would be required to extinguish the fire, to the pollution caused by run-off of the water used for fighting the fire. The experts concluded that electric and hybrid cars with lithium-ion drive-system batteries are just as safe as vehicles with conventional drive systems. To ensure maximum safety in such a crash scenario, the high-voltage battery is disconnected from the high-voltage system and the connected components discharged when the passenger restraint systems are triggered.

REPAIR COSTS FOR THE BMW I MODELS ARE NORMAL FOR THEIR CLASS. Tests by vehicle insurers and BMW Accident Research show that accidents primarily result in minor damage. In around 90 percent of all recorded accidents involving conventional vehicles, the damage sustained is to the outer skin. The BMW i8 takes account of this and is equipped with thermoplastic body panels. If a section of the external skin needs to be replaced, this can be carried out quickly and economically. Overall, the accident repair costs are at a comparable level to those for conventional BMW models.

“COLD” REPAIR METHODS FOR ALUMINUM PARTS, TIME-SAVING REPAIRS FOR CFRP COMPONENTS. Repairs to the aluminum structure of the Drive module (welded as part of the series production process) are carried out using the “cold” methods of bonding and riveting. These methods have been in use successfully in BMW workshops since 2003. The reparability of the Life module’s CFRP structure was already a priority in the development of the vehicle concept; for example, several repair stages were set out for the side frame. If a damaged side sill needs to be replaced after a side impact, the workshop carries out a visual inspection and damage assessment and then removes only the section in need of repair using a patented milling tool. The required side sill component is manufactured to fit and then installed on the damaged vehicle. The new part is bonded to the separation points using repair elements. Any authorized BMW i dealer can repair the outer skin. However, due to the product-specific features of the LifeDrive module, there will be repair centers in which specialized employees take care of vehicles with damage to the aluminum or CFRP structure.

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FULL-LED HEADLIGHTS OFFER BRIGHT, EFFICIENT ILLUMINATION. The slim headlights of the BMW i8 team up with the BMW kidney grille to form a horizontal unit emphasizing the car’s width. The plug-in hybrid sports car is fitted with powerful and energy-efficient full-LED headlights. In their lower section, the light sources are framed by a U-shaped bar into which are integrated the daytime driving lights, sidelights and direction indicators. The intricately designed rear light clusters also feature the U-shape typical of BMW i cars. All of the lights on the BMW i8 are LEDs as standard. The BMW i8 is the world’s first series-produced vehicle to be available as an option with innovative laser headlights in markets where the regulations allow (they currently do not comply with US regulations). They generate a pure-white, extremely bright light that is pleasant to the eye. The light is created through the conversion of the beams emitted by tiny laser diodes by means of a fluorescent phosphor material inside the headlight.

Laser lighting is monochromatic, which means that the light waves all have the same length. They also have a constant phase difference. As a result, laser lighting can produce a near-parallel beam with impressive luminance, which gives it an intensity a thousand times greater than that of conventional LEDs. The beam can also be adjusted extremely precisely. At the same time, the further optimized inherent efficiency of laser lighting means that laser headlights have less than half the energy consumption of even LED headlights, which are already very efficient. Laser lighting generates approximately 170 lumens (a photometric unit of light output) per watt, whereas LED lighting generates around 100 lumens per watt.

BMW CONNECTEDDRIVE AND 360° ELECTRIC: INTELLIGENT CONNECTIVITY. Innovative driver assistance systems and BMW ConnectedDrive mobility services developed specially for BMW i serve to enhance the driving pleasure available on board the BMW i8 and the car’s efficiency in equal measure. Intelligent connectivity optimizes comfort, safety and the use of infotainment features while on the move. It also helps the driver to enjoy the performance attributes of the plug-in hybrid sports car to the full, while at the same time keeping energy consumption - in both gasoline and electric form - as low as possible. BMW ConnectedDrive therefore effectively becomes an extension of the Efficient Dynamics strategy. The variety of tools it offers to further improve the balance between driving pleasure and energy consumption is unique worldwide and makes an additional contribution to the progressive character of the BMW i8.

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Added to this, an extensive range of products and services from 360° ELECTRIC are available for the BMW i brand’s second series-produced model. The 360° ELECTRIC portfolio focuses on home charging, charging at public charging stations, keeping drivers on the road and integration into innovative mobility concepts. As such it promotes the comfortable, reliable and flexible utilization of electric mobility. This package of features also helps to make maximum use of the efficiency potential inherent in the vehicle concept and drive system technology of the BMW i8. Maximizing the use of the electric motor and feeding renewably generated electricity into the high-voltage battery significantly improves the CO2 rating of the plug-in hybrid sports car. The BMW i8 is equipped as standard with an integrated SIM card which provides the intelligent connectivity required to use the mobility services from BMW ConnectedDrive. It also introduces navigation services specially developed to enhance electric mobility - such as the Range Assistant with dynamic range map - alongside familiar features, including the Concierge Services information facility, the Intelligent Emergency Call function and the Online Entertainment musicon-demand service. Moreover, drivers can use the BMW i Remote app to share information with their car at any time using their smartphone. For example, they can use their phone to control the charging process for the high-voltage battery and, while that is happening, also oversee the advance preparation of the vehicle before a journey.

PROACTIVE DRIVETRAIN MANAGEMENT ENSURES MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY AND AN OPTIMUM ELECTRIC DRIVING EXPERIENCE. Like the vehicle concept - which offers an optimum platform for the broad-spread application of lightweight construction and optimized aerodynamic properties - and the BMW i8’s drive system technology, intelligent energy management also plays its part in imbuing the car with its outstanding levels of efficiency. This function controls the interplay between the combustion engine and electric motor with the aim of optimizing the balance between driving pleasure and fuel consumption in everyday use. This allows the BMW i8 to combine the performance of a pure-bred sports car with small car-like fuel consumption and emissions. A bespoke display and control concept and the link-up between the driver, car and outside world provided by BMW ConnectedDrive bolster the efficiency-enhancing effect of the energy management system. At the same time, they make the targeted management of energy flows in the BMW i8 something the driver can experience in considerable depth. The specially adapted version of the fully digital instrument display fitted in the BMW i8 shows the car’s speed and driving status information in a format and color selected to suit the driving mode currently engaged. SPORT mode brings traditional circular instruments for speed and rpm readouts. In COMFORT mode a “power meter” display replaces the rev counter to keep the driver up to speed on what the electric motor is up to, while ECO PRO mode adds an efficiency display, which encourages drivers to maximize fuel efficiency through their use of the accelerator. The standard Navigation system links up with a version of the proactive drivetrain management system likewise specially developed for the BMW i8. When the route guidance function is activated, the drivetrain management is configured to ensure the electric motor is employed as extensively as possible and as wisely as possible from an efficiency point of view. The system analyses the route in full and sets up the drivetrain management, including energy recuperation strategy, to run on purely electric power over low-speed sections of the journey in particular. In so doing it ensures, for example, that the battery has sufficient capacity to cover the final stage of a longer journey through a built-up area in all-electric mode. The performance characteristics of the electric motor and the capacity of the high-voltage battery have been set up to allow BMW i8 drivers to meet their urban mobility needs on electric power alone. Special displays in the instrument cluster keep the driver permanently informed of the remaining range (in kilometers) in all-electric driving mode. The map display function of the Navigation system also contains a dynamic range display which uses a spidergram (range map)

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to show the area the car can cover on electric power alone. The map view also displays the location of public charging stations, allowing drivers to plan their journeys to incorporate a stop-off to charge the high-voltage battery. This means that additional battery capacity is then available for the remainder of the journey, which can either be used to continue the journey emission-free or to maximize the car’s dynamic performance by using the electric motor and combustion engine in tandem.

AN ALL-ROUND SOLUTION PROVIDING INTELLIGENT CONNECTIVITY: THE DRIVER ASSISTANCE PACKAGE FROM BMW CONNECTEDDRIVE. As well as the Navigation system, standard specification for the BMW i8 also features a cruise control system with braking function, a rain sensor including automatic headlight activation, and Park Distance Control (PDC) with sensors at the front and rear of the car. The BMW ConnectedDrive driver assistance package available as an option comprises High Beam Assistant, a rear view camera, Surround View, Speed Limit Info including No Passing Info display, and Collision Warning with pedestrian recognition and braking function. The standard full-LED headlights of the BMW i8 also feature daytime running light and cornering light functions, the latter illuminating the section of road the car is turning into. High Beam Assistant also helps to optimize visibility during the hours of darkness by assisting the driver in making maximum possible use of the high-beam headlights. The system uses a camera positioned on the windscreen near the rear-view mirror to detect oncoming traffic and vehicles travelling ahead to ensure the headlights dip in good time. Meanwhile, the BMW i8 adds a rear-view camera and the Surround View system to PDC to ensure safe and comfortable maneuvering. In addition to the rear view camera and the PDC sensors, the Surround View system also uses two cameras in the wing mirrors to go about its work. The data it collects is processed by a central computer which generates an overall view of the car and the area around it. This is then shown in the Control Display from a bird’seye perspective. The additional Side View system uses a pair of cameras mounted in the front of the car to ensure the driver is able to spot cross-traffic early - for example, when pulling out from tight gateways. The Speed Limit Info system displays speed and passing restrictions on the car’s current route. It also sources the information it requires from the windshield-mounted camera and checks it against the data from the navigation system. The camera identifies traffic signs at the edge of the road and overhead signs on motorways. Safety in city traffic is further enhanced by Collision Warning with braking function and pedestrian recognition. This system can be used at speeds of up to 60 km/h (37 mph) and initially generates a visual warning in the instrument cluster if there is a danger of collision. If this is not heeded, an urgent warning then prompts the driver to intervene with a flashing version of the symbol and an audible signal. At the same time, the brakes are applied. The BMW i8 also offers the driver the services of the BMW HeadUp Display which projects important driving data onto the windshield. Information including the car’s speed, status alerts from the driver assistance systems, Check Control messages, speed limits and overtaking restrictions can all be displayed in the driver’s direct field of vision. The ConnectedDrive Services opens up an array of internet-based services to the driver. These include access to the BMW Online portal, the Online Entertainment features and the use of apps for further comfort and infotainment functions. The likewise optional Real Time Traffic Information system delivers precise traffic congestion warnings and detour recommendations in real time. 360° ELECTRIC: emission-free driving in unbeatable comfort. The BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car always achieves top marks for efficiency when it starts a journey with its high-voltage battery fully charged. For customers who have the use of a garage or private parking space, BMW i offers bespoke solutions under 360° ELECTRIC which enable the battery pack to be charged at home or at work safely, simply and extremely quickly. 131

BMW i provides owners with a charging cable to plug into a standard power outlet and a special charging point (the BMW i Charging Station). As well as supplying and installing the Charging Station, BMW i also checks its installation in customers’ homes and provides maintenance, advice and other services. Plugging the car into a domestic power socket returns the empty high-voltage battery to full charge in under three hours, while using the BMW i Wallbox completes the process in under two hours. The charging process can be monitored on a graphic display in the instrument cluster of the BMW i8, as well as via the BMW i Remote app on a smartphone. The driver can view the current battery charge level and the electric range possible (in kilometers) with the available energy capacity. Charging can be initiated either immediately or at a later time - in order to make use of off-peak electricity rates at night, for example. Added to which, charging the battery from the BMW i Charging Station allows the passenger compartment to be prepared in advance for an upcoming journey so that the driver and passengers are greeted by a pleasant onboard temperature without having to use energy from the high-voltage battery to heat or cool the interior. Its 360° ELECTRIC initiative also sees BMW i backing the use of electricity from renewable sources in other ways, and the brand has joined forces with selected partners to offer a choice of green power solutions in all markets. A strategic alliance between BMW AG and German eco power supplier naturstrom AG will in future give customers in Germany the opportunity to obtain an eco power package for running their BMW i vehicle. The company supplies electricity entirely from renewable sources, with a very high proportion coming from wind power. This means the high-voltage battery of the BMW i8 can be supplied with energy generated with zero CO2 output. Thanks to collaboration with car park operators and public charging station providers, BMW i also grants customers highly reliable access to the public charging infrastructure. Together with its partners, BMW i assists the link-up between the vehicle, the driver and the outside world, providing users with comfort-enhancing features - such as the display of available charging stations in the navigation system and on the customer’s smartphone, as well as a simple and transparent payment method with the ChargeNow card. This card enables access to charging poles operated by various providers and offers a cashless means of payment. A Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $135,925 including destination and handling. In the UK it is priced at £99,845 and in Germany at €126,000.

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Acclaimed New York jewelry brand Bochic brings their Le Tour de Bochic collaboration with Follow Me To creator Murad Osmann to London this summer. The curated collection of Osmann’s prints and the jewellery pieces featured within the breathtaking images is being shown exclusively at Harvey Nichols Knightsbridge. Highlights include photographs from Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Las Vegas and the Maldives, plus behind-the‐scenes shots from more destinations.

Murad Osmann and his wife Natalia started the Instagram phenomenon #followmeto in 2011 and have continued to mesmerize their 3 million followers with beautiful images from all over the globe. Bochic’s Founder and Creative Director David Joseph has been crafting fine jewelry for over 10 years and has built a cult following for his one-of-a-kind designs. When the pair met a year ago their creative visions aligned and Le Tour de Bochic was born! 173

Monaco Grand Prix | City Guide Renowned for being a playground of the world’s rich and famous, Monaco is recognized for its luxury establishments including five-star hotels, casinos, restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. With the worldfamous Grand Prix from 21 - 24 May, check out our tailored guide on the best places to wine and dine around the city.

WHERE TO EAT Le Louis XV Alain Ducasse at Hotel de Paris In such an affluent area of the world, you can expect nothing less than Michelin stars. Member of Les Grandes Tables du Monde, Le Louis XV Alain Ducasse at Hotel de Paris offers Mediterranean cuisine that charms and astonishes its diners. The décor is superbly lavish, from the gilding and chandeliers to the precious fabrics that adorn the dining room walls. Additionally, there is a large extensive terrace that will be opened up for guests during the summer months. Style and ambiance is clearly the focus of this imposing venue.

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WHERE TO PARTY Sea Lounge Monte-Carlo Offering a beach-style oasis, the Sea Lounge Monte-Carlo will be the place to be during the Monaco Grand Prix. An impressive elevated lounge deck is adorned in the Rococo style with mirrors flanking either side of the DJ and a series of built-in banquettes surrounding the central lounge and dancefloor. Chef Paolo Sari of the Monte-Carlo Beach will create unique and flavorsome cocktails as well as chic modern cuisine. Guests can expect a delicious take on organic pizza.

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Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort If you like relaxing while gazing over a stunning sparkling blue sea, Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort is certainly the place for you. The hotel is an ultra-modern resort on a man-made peninsula on the edge of Monaco and boasts the largest sand bottomed lagoon in Europe. There is both an indoor and outdoor pool immersed in four hectares of tropical and lush vegetation on the sea front. The bedrooms are all a great size and each come with their own balcony. Guests can be sure to sleep well here as all the rooms are well sound-proofed. If this isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough, there is also a lagoon, waterfalls, hot tubs, and also a large casino.

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Radio City Music Hall, known for iconic performances including The Rockettes and their Christmas Spectacular, has a brand new spring event that is perfect for the entire family! The New York Spring Spectacular, created by an Oscar and Tony Award winning team featuring the Rockettes, is a whirlwind adventure across the city that tells an inspiring and hopeful story about three New Yorkers who change each other’s lives in unexpectedly wonderful ways. Derek Hough from Dancing with The Stars and Laura Benanti from ABC’s Nashville headline the whimsical rendition which began on March 12th. The New York Spring Spectacular will bring the audience on a journey through New York City, visiting historical landmarks while having the Rockettes perform new dance numbers, with incredible 3D special effects, large-scale puppetry and exciting soundtrack of original songs, classic and pop hits. Joining Whoopi Goldberg, who voices the Statue of Liberty puppet and Bella Thorne, who voices the Alice in Wonderland statue, are Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, who will be lending their voices to The New York Public Library lion statues. The production will also include celebrity video cameos by Victor Cruz, Walt Frazier, Al Michaels, Kelly Ripa, Mariano Rivera and Sam Rosen, in addition to the previously announced cameos by Carmelo Anthony, Henrik Lundqvist, Martha Stewart and Donald Trump. Illumination Entertainment’s Minions, Paddington Bear, aerialists and the Easter Bunny will also appear.

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IBIZA Blue Marlin Ibiza Summer 2015 Blue Marlin Ibiza is the original beach club concept in Ibiza, one of the most entertaining beach lounge clubs in the White Isle. It is the place to be, an international hub of fashionable, discerning and jetsetting people. From cool daytime lounging to upbeat evening glamour Blue Marlin Ibiza will delight the most demanding guests. After more than a decade Blue Marlin Ibiza is now recognized as a lifestyle brand and, as the global torchbearer for the beach club formula, Blue Marlin Ibiza-style parties have been touring between Amsterdam (Amsterdam Dance Event), London (London Fashion Week), Paris, Monaco, Cannes (Cannes Film Festival), and Saint Tropez (celebrating America’s Independence Day) teaming up with the ultimate hotspots in Europe. Back in Ibiza-land, the season is now in full swing and Blue Marlin Ibiza upped its game with a cuttingedge DJ line-up that will take you on an avant-garde musical adventure. Expect a spectacle of sight and sound that will culminate with the 11th anniversary weekend, a 3-day celebration on August 14th, 15th &16th, and will continue to fly high until the seasonal closing. - Aug 14 Playboy: Eli Rojas, Anna Tur, Chelina Manuhutu, P Brothers - Aug 15 Saturday Label Showcase: Chus + Ceballos, Dosem, Tube & Berger, Peyton - Aug 16 Showtime Sunday: Patrick Topping, Uner, Uto Karem On October 4th Blue Marlin Ibiza closes the curtains on an unforgettable 2015 season with a hot DJ lineup in what will be an explosive grand finale on the last Sunday of summer at Cala Jondal.

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Memorial Day 2015 New York Region: The Hamptons is the perfect destination to vacate the city during Memorial Day Weekend with pristine beaches, fantastic restaurants, and energetic nightlife scene that help kick off summer. One particular venue that has caught our attention is the newly revamped Gurney’s Montauk Resort and Seawater Spa located in Montauk, New York. The resort has undergone a complete renovation with 38 brand new oceanfront luxury guest rooms, a Beach Club that will be the only beach dining in the area, and a unique ocean-fed seawater swimming pool. Food and beverage will be provided and run by LDV Hospitality bringing their famed restaurant, Scarpetta, and cocktail lounge, Regent Cocktail Club, out east. With all the press attention the venue is receiving, Gurney’s Montauk Resort will certainly be the place to be at this Memorial Day. Los Angeles Region: Just 22 miles southwest of Los Angeles lies one of the most popular destinations for Memorial Day Weekend - Catalina Island. Whether its an hour yacht ride from Marina Del Rey, San Pedro, Long Beach, Dana Point, or Newport Beach or a thirty-minute helicopter ride from Santa Monica or Orange County, many locals find their way to the sandy beaches of Avalon during the three day weekend. Island visitors can expect to see breathtaking views from different points along the ridge line of the Catalina Mountains, find themselves sipping cocktails beach side at Descanso Beach Club, to swimming with dolphins. Catalina Island is the perfect getaway especially for families with young children this holiday weekend. Miami Region: Looking to escape to an island for Memorial Day Weekend? A quick trip to the Bahamas or Florida Keys is a great way to leave the hectic city and relax on a gorgeous beach. Quintessentially Lifestyle recommends taking a seaplane with Tropic Ocean Airways, a quick and easy way to get to your destination. Tropic Ocean Airways enables travelers to avoid long lines at commercial terminals, clear customs on their return in 15 minutes, and arrive directly to their destination on land or water. While on either of these island paradises, visitors can partake in numerous activities including deep sea diving to see stunning wildlife, renting a private boat to explore the area, or play some golf on one of the stunning courses. The Bahamas or Florida Keys has something for everyone along with their convenient locations makes them the ideal vacation destination for Memorial Day Weekend. 181

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JOHN NEWMAN TO PERFORM AT AMBER LOUNGE MONACO 2015 For its first event in 2015, Amber Lounge is thrilled to announce pop superstar, John Newman, as one of the headlining live acts at this year’s Amber Lounge Monaco, the Original Formula 1 Experience. Achieving stratospheric superstardom with his massive smash hits ‘Love Me Again’, topping the charts in 16 countries worldwide, the 24-year-old British hit maker is set to ignite the Amber Lounge stage with adrenaline-pumping live performances during the entire F1 Grand Prix weekend. On Friday 22nd of May, John Newman will open Amber Lounge’s U*NITE with its iconic charity Fashion Show, the only venue in the world to feature Formula 1 drivers modeling on the runway, in support of Autism Rocks. The pop icon will also get Amber Lounge guests on their feet and roaring at the top of their lungs with consecutive live performances at Amber Lounge’s acclaimed F1 after-parties on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th of May. Accompanying his successful solo ventures, John Newman is also well known for his high-profile musical collaborations, which have propelled him to the forefront of the international music scene. He first appeared as the vocalist for electronic quartet, Rudimental, on their worldwide hit ‘Feel the Love’- a song that, for many, defined the summer of 2012 - and was followed by another hit, ‘Not Giving In’, and a world tour. In 2014, he teamed with Calvin Harris on the charttopping electro house anthem ‘Blame’. Following these collaborations, his debut album, Tribute, shot straight to No.1 in the UK and penetrated the top of the charts worldwide.

“IT IS AN HONOUR TO BE PERFORMING LIVE AT AN EVENT AS WORLD-RENOWNED AS AMBER LOUNGE. I AM THRILLED TO HIT THE STAGE AT THE MONACO GRAND PRIX’S ULTIMATE EVENT AND GET THE AMBER LOUNGE CROWD PARTYING ALL WEEKEND LONG!” – JOHN NEWMAN

Undeniably the preferred destination for F1 drivers, royalty, Hollywood film stars, and the über high net worth, Amber Lounge is the most luxurious and starstudded event on the F1 calendar. Amber Lounge Monaco 2015 will be held at the Le Meridien Beach Plaza in Monte-Carlo and will feature live pumping international DJ sets and bespoke luxury nightlife packages from classic to Methusalem tables, all GP weekend long. For more information on Amber Lounge, visit: http://www.amber-lounge.com To book tickets and tables, visit: http://www.amber-lounge. com/content/book-tickets or contact: enquiries@amber-lounge.com 183

AMBER LOUNGE TO CELEBRATE MONACO GRAND PRIX WITH WORLD’S ONLY F1 DRIVER FASHION SHOW SUPPORTING AUTISM ROCKS On Friday 22nd of May 2015, Amber Lounge will open the Monaco Grand Prix weekend festivities with the world’s only F1 Driver Fashion Show, bringing the intensity and passion of the F1 paddock to the catwalk in aid of Autism Rocks. An integral event during the U*NITE evening, Amber Lounge Fashion is a one-of-a-kind experience where Formula 1 drivers exchange their race threads for Haute Couture, offering VIP guests the most extravagant and unforgettable memories of the Monaco Grand Prix weekend. Amber Lounge Fashion 2015 will support Autism Rocks, a charity raising awareness around Autism through music, showcasing exclusive collaborations with stars from the music industry to directly elevate the cause. In the past, Amber Lounge has helped raise more than $4 million for charitable organizations around the world. Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, the Amber Lounge Monaco Fashion Show will be held at the poolside of the luxurious Le Meridien Beach Plaza in Monte-Carlo and will be attended by Hollywood film stars, royalty, international supermodels and VIP guests. British music sensation, John Newman, well known for his chart-topping hits ‘Love Me Again’ & ‘Blame’ will open the Fashion Show and prelude a night of non-stop high-octane partying. The star-studded affair will be hosted by legendary F1 commentator David Croft and Williams F1 Driver Susie Wolff. 184

Amber Lounge Fashion 2015 will feature F1 drivers taking to the runway in bespoke Apsley designs, including: Felipe Nasr (Sauber)

Daniil Kvyat (Red Bull)

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Nico Hulkenberg (Force India)

Marcus Ericsson (Sauber)

Will Stevens (Manor)

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Notable female personalities in the motorsport industry will also take to the runway modelling designs by legendary Parisian designer Vionnet, including wife of Jenson Button and international supermodel Jessica Button (née Michibata), swimmer and fiancée of Valtteri Bottas, Emilia Pikkarainen, and F1’s hottest female presenters Natalie Pinkham (Sky Sports F1), Cristina Gùllon (Canal F1 Latin America), and Anna Fleischhauer (RTL Television) - to name a few. Famous F1 drivers to have walked the iconic Amber Lounge runway in the past include Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg, Daniel Ricciardo, Valtteri Bottas, Sebastian Vettel, Jenson Button, and many more. Undoubtedly the most vibrant, sexiest and most elite F1 destination, Amber Lounge Monaco will bring a full-throttled action-packed weekend for guests. Composed of haute couture fashion, explosive and energizing live performances by international performers, fine cuisine, and party rocking international DJ sets that will fuel 3 nights of non-stop partying (May 22, 23 & 24 2015), Amber Lounge Monaco is THE place to be during the Grand Prix weekend. For more information on Amber Lounge, visit: http://www.amber-lounge.com

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Amber Lounge 2015 Event Dates: Monaco 22nd, 23rd & 24th May, 2015 Singapore 19th & 20th September, 2015 Mexico City 30th & 31st October, 1st November 2015 Abu Dhabi 28th & 29th November, 2015 Amber Lounge was founded by Sonia Irvine, who joined the F1 fraternity in 1996 and successfully launched the famed Amber Lounge at the Monaco Grand Prix in 2003, a stylish, unique, VIP nightlife experience where F1 teams, drivers, sponsors, royalty, VIP guests and celebrities can relax and enjoy themselves away from the glare of press and media. Sonia is regarded as one of the pioneers of F1 nightlife experiences and continues to create the most sought after events on the F1 calendar. For over a decade, Amber Lounge has hosted events in glamorous locations throughout the world including Shanghai, Valencia, Delhi and Barcelona. The Amber Lounge experience consists of postrace after parties, dining, charity, fashion & hospitality and will take place in 2015 in Monaco, Singapore, Mexico City and Abu Dhabi. Amber Lounge Fashion was launched in 2006, under the patronage of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, to raise funds for notable charities. The Amber Lounge Fashion show has showcased luxury designs from major fashion labels including Missoni, Matthew Williamson, Julien Macdonald, Hervé Léger, Hugo Boss, Chopard, TAG Heuer, Jimmy Choo and Elizabeth Hurley Beach. The event has become an established favourite with the world’s media and celebrity social elite. For 2015, Amber Lounge Fashion will host its catwalk show in Monaco, Singapore, and Mexico City. Beyond the style and the high-profile media attention, Amber Lounge Fashion has raised more than $4 million for charitable organizations including the Special Olympics, the Elton John AIDS Foundation, and the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund. Autism Rocks: Autism Rocks is a UK based charity with the key objectives of raising awareness and research into Autism through the support of the music industry. The charity supports a selection of trusts and research projects including the UK based Autism Research Trust, which donates directly to the Autism Research Centre in Cambridge University. Apsley Tailors: Apsley Tailors, established in 1889, offers handmade, bespoke tailoring of exceptional quality and in great speed. Apsley brings its heritage and over-centurylong years of experience to its discerning clients with a modern twist and uncompromising commitment to creating the finest and most innovative men’s fashions. PRESS INFORMATION For further information and official images, register at Amber Lounge Press site for access: http://secure.amber-lounge.com/user/register Contact: Neil Krisralam PR & Media T: +33 6 43 91 70 72 E: press@amber-lounge.com Contact: Julia Burg PR & Media T: +33 6 43 91 61 28 E: julia@amber-lounge.com 186

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Publisher’s Letter

Welcome to our Vivre edition. Live life! Experience the many twists and turns of this issue, much like life, while reading about Monaco’s hottest party during the Grand Prix. Visit internationally renowned Amber Lounge, flashback to NYC, then over to Puerto Rico for a wonderful story by Philadelphia based Julia Brown-Farley. I am absolutely thrilled to welcome our Guest Editor, Jayla Siciliano. What a better way to celebrate spring, summer and life, than with Jayla’s refreshing electrolyte-packed Bon Affair modern spritzers. I had the pleasure of talking with her about her passion for the business, Shark Tank experience and plans for the future - I know you will be inspired. Cheers! Christian S. Dougherty Publisher

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ARIES (MARCH 21 - APRIL 20) It is party hearty time this June Aries so get with the program and get down. You might lose your heart to a randy stranger or overdo your festivities in many other ways. But no matter what happens to spark your imagination, it will be the perfect launch to summer. Is nude body painting in the stars? Heck you don’t have to be a celebrity to participate! TAURUS (APRIL 21 - MAY 21) There will be times this June when you look around your apartment or house and say, “things are too quiet here.” And at that point you need to invite a bevy of friends over to liven the place up. This will happen with greater frequency as the month progresses. At what point is too much, too too much? I’m not sure you will ever feel that you reach that point, Taurus. GEMINI (MAY 22 - JUNE 21) Geminis are often very charming but now your personal oil flows almost uncontrollably. Set your sights high and far and make good use of your powers of persuasion now. Ever think of running for office? You bring warring parties to the peace table and can sway anyone to your way of thinking. Come to think of it, you are far too honest for politics. CANCER (JUNE 22 - JULY 23) Money flows and you are there to capture every last penny. Make good use of your largess while it flows to you by treating yourself and a special someone to little trinkets and treasures. Experiences are enhanced by a small dose of luxury, even if it is only a fancy coffee. But also see if you can invest a bit for the future rainy day. No it is not raining now, Cancer.

LEO (JULY 24 - AUGUST 23) You are the one to know and the one to show now, Leo. Strut and fret your hour upon the stage and be sure the powerful few notice you. Then you will be able to successfully implement any long term plans that have been sitting and waiting for the right time. This is it. Everything and everyone you do this June will cement your future plans for world dominance. VIRGO (AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 23) If you are finding that your intuition is more on target and that the forces behind the scenes are working to your benefit, thank your stars and go with your gut more often this June. Virgos are often cautious and that is good. But you can breathe a little freer knowing that you seem to coordinate with the fates now. Add few good deeds to your efforts and increase the good karma. SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 22) Plan a summer getaway this June, Sagittarius. Things have LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 24 been too busy and stressful or you and you could use a OCTOBER 23) recharge and re-invigoration. If money and time are tight, Friends will be there for you when find ways to de-stress closer to home. It could be yoga, you need them this June, Libra. meditation or a hammock in the yard. But you can also In fact, anything having to do relax with an interesting course, an exotic dinner or a spicy with platonic pastimes will figyou-know-who. ure prominently in your life now. That means that you should be CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 23 - JANUARY 20) open and flexible in your social You not only feel sexier this June, you really are! What a interactions. You never know who nice change of pace. The atmosphere is charged and will influence you. Join some the opportunities are there. Capricorns are feeling their new groups or associations and temperature, are hot to trot and ready for anything and expand your small world into a anyone. Quickly scratch your itch before your ardor cools massive galaxy. down. Thank goodness we are just in the beginning of SCORPIO (OCTOBER 24 NOVEMBER 22) Let your ambition get the better of you this June, Scorpio. That is because the cosmos is conjuring up some intense and advantageous professional opportunities for you. Check out the political corporate landscape and make your best moves. Hob nob with the snobs and get them to help you out. The world will be yours... or at least the corner office!

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AQUARIUS (JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 19) Consider your current relationships and see if they meet all of your expectations. If so, make a bold effort to strengthen them and spoil your partner. If not, find ways of improving them ... or leave them entirely. If you are seeking a match, try some new hunting grounds. If the grass seems greener other places, plan to graze in these other places, Aquarius. PISCES (FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 20) Pisces will not only have greater energy this June, they will also have greater powers of concentration as the month progresses. So make good use of this serviceable energy and tackle any nit-picky detailed projects or spend more time on exercise and healthy living. Prepare for swimsuit season so you sizzle on the beach in July. Oh, no swimsuits necessary...?

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