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SEXY RIDES By Rafa Carvajal
MERCEDES-BENZ GLE COUPE
PHOTOS PROVIDED BY MERCEDES-BENZ USA
ercedes-Benz is synonymous with beautiful luxury cars fitted with the latest technology. Such is the case of the Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe, which merges two classes of vehicles with their own distinct styles into a new model that masterfully combines the dominating sporty nature of a coupe with the powerful characteristics of a muscular SUV. I was very impressed with this sexy ride when I first saw it at a Mercedes-Benz dealership before they even had one available to test drive. Some of the GLE Coupe's stylish features have traditionally been included in the sportiest Mercedes-Benz models. The GLE43 Coupe features an AMG-enhanced 3.0L V6 biturbo engine that produces 362 horsepower and 384 lb-ft of torque; and the more powerful GLE63 S Coupe sports a handcrafted AMG 5.5L V8 biturbo engine that generates 577 horsepower and 561 lb-ft of torque. You will love the agility, distinctive engine sound and sports car fast acceleration on the GLE Coupes. Five transmission modes: Slippery, Individual, Comfort, Sport and Sport+, can be easily selected using a rotary control on the center console to produce the best driving dynamics for any given situation. The AMG-enhanced 9G-TRONIC transmission combined with the AMG Performance 4MATICÂŽ all-wheel drive sends plenty of torque to each wheel for best performance on any type of road conditions and weather. Advanced technologies also enhance safety, while reducing the stress of driving on our busy highways with Active Brake Assist that uses radar to help avoid collisions. The standard Panorama roof also allows you and your passengers to enjoy our sunny South Florida weather or a beautiful starry night. Starting price: $69,650.
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SEXY RIDES
By Rafa Carvajal Photos provided by Jaguar Land Rover
RANGE ROVER VELAR he Range Rover Velar is the new addition to Jaguar Land Rover’s luxury SUV family that fills the space between its popular Evoque and Sport models. Land Rover Chief Design Officer Gerry McGovern explained, "We call the Velar the avant-garde Range Rover. It brings a new dimension of glamour, modernity and elegance to the brand. The Range Rover Velar changes everything." The origin of the Velar name dates back to the first Range Rover prototypes of the Sixties, which were the pioneering luxury SUVs. Along with its elegant simplicity, the Velar debuts the all-new Land Rover InControl® Touch ProTM Duo infotainment system – the centerpiece of the vehicle’s interior – featuring two high-definition 10-inch touchscreens for unparalleled functionality and intuitive operation of its features. Velar is constructed
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from a lightweight and stiff aluminum-intensive body structure to enhance its performance and agility. Air suspension is standard on the six-cylinder models. The Velar features flush deployable door handles, an 8-speed ZF® transmission and all-wheel drive with Intelligent Driveline Dynamics and Adaptive Dynamics damping technology to provide extraordinary capabilities on a variety of surfaces, terrains and weather conditions. This sexy SUV comes in three available powertrains: a responsive 180 hp 2.0-liter Ingenium diesel 4-cylinder, a 247 hp 2.0-liter gasoline Ingenium 4-cylinder which enables acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in just 6.4 seconds, and a powerful 380 hp supercharged 3.0-liter gasoline V6 engine that will get you to 60 mph from a standstill in only 5.3 seconds. Priced from $49,900.
SEXY RIDES By Rafa Carvajal Photos provided by Audi
AUDI S5 COUPE he Audi S5 Coupe is a sophisticated and athletic two-door coupe that sports impressive technology, making for a very enjoyable driving experience. The thrilling, new 3.0-liter TFSI twin-scroll turbocharged DOHC V6 354 hp engine with road gripping quattro allwheel drive, and available sport rear differential, gets you from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds. The S5 Coupe is also equipped with an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission, which is perfect for the low-end torque of its new engine, and a three-spoke multifunction flat-bottom sport steering wheel with shift paddles. You can enhance your S5 Coupe driving experience with the available Audi virtual cockpit, featuring a 12.3-inch display that delivers vibrant color at 60 frames per second with NVIDIA quad core processing power, and MMI touch and driver assistance systems that include standard Audi pre sense city, available adaptive cruise control with stop and go and traffic jam assist, and available full-color head-up display that projects driving information directly in your field of vision. The standard Audi smartphone interface provides you Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto integration via a USB connection for easy, seamless connectivity. The S5 Coupe also features leather/ Alcantara seating seats with diamond stitching and S embossing, plus front S sport-contoured seats with pneumatic side bolsters and massage functions for the driver and passenger, and a standard panoramic sunroof. You can also upgrade to the 19 speaker, 755 watt Bang & Olufsen sound system with 3D sound for impressive surround sound. Priced from $54,600.
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SEXY RIDES By Rafa Carvajal
PHOTOS PROVIDED BY FCA GROUP
ALFA ROMEO STELVIO telvio is Alfa Romeo's first SUV. This famous vehicle manufacturer delivers sports car high performance with versatility and Alfa Romeo's beautiful Italian design with the new Stelvio. The standard Q4 All-Wheel Drive system provides solid adherence to any driving surfaces, and the Alfa DNA Drive Mode Selector System automatically modifies the Stelvio's responses to any road conditions by adjusting the required torque to each wheel in real time. The Stelvio and Stelvio Ti models sport a standard 280 hp all-aluminum 2.0L turbocharged direct-injected engine with a top speed of 144 mph, and 8-speed automatic transmission with available all-aluminum steering column-mounted paddle shifters. The Stelvio Quadrifoglio model, named after a famous winding pass in the Italian Alps, is built for speed with a 505 hp 2.9L twin-turbo V6 and torque-vectoring all-wheel drive engine, that gets you from 0 to 60
mph in 3.9 second, and has a top speed of 177 mph. The Quadrifoglio also delivers luxury interior details that include carbon fiber accents, steering column-mounted aluminum paddle shifters, and Alcantara leather sport seats with power bolsters and thigh support. Stelvio comes standard with three driving modes: Advanced Efficiency, Natural or Dynamic. Quadrifoglio brings you to a whole different level of performance with available 4-mode Alfa DNA Pro technology that incorporates Race Mode. Stelvio also includes a patented all-aluminum Alfa LinkTM suspension for improved steering feel and stability. You can also choose from several available driver-assistance features, including Blind Spot Monitoring, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Lane Departure Warning, and Autonomous Emergency Brake with Forward Collision Warning. Priced from $41,995.
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SEXY RIDES: FOUR OF THE HOTTEST 2018 CAR MODELS By Rafa Carvajal
very year car companies unveil some sexy, hot new car models. Hurricane Irma may have led to the cancellation of this year's Miami International Auto Show, but Wire Magazine brings you four of the hottest 2018 models by Chevrolet Corvette, Kia Motors Corporation, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche AG. These vehicles include sports cars, sedans and convertibles loaded with the latest technologies.
CORVETTE CARBON 65 EDITION
Chevrolet is commemorating the Corvette's 65th anniversary with a new Carbon 65 Edition offered on its 2018 Grand Sport 3LT and Z06 3LZ models – a limited edition of 650 numbered vehicles globally. The Carbon 65 package ($15,000 cost) blends visible carbon-fiber exterior elements, such as a new carbon-fiber rear spoiler and quarter ducts, with a new Ceramic Matrix Gray exterior color and special interior appointments, including a new carbon-fiber-rimmed steering wheel. The Grand Sport 3LT sports a 460 hp 6.2-liter V8 DI engine, and accelerates to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds. Priced from $65,495. The Z06 3LZ is powered by a 650 hp 6.2-liter supercharged V8 DI engine, and accelerates to 60 mph in 2.95 seconds. Priced from $80,490.
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PHOTOS PROVIDED BY MARK SAMUELIAN
Photos provided by Chevrolet, General Motors
KIA STINGER GT
Photos provided by Kia Motors Corporation
PHOTOS PROVIDED BY MARK SAMUELIAN
The all-new 2018 Stinger GT is a five-passenger sportback designed to compete in a market segment currently dominated by European automakers. Stinger is the highest-performance production vehicle in Kia's history. The Stinger, designed in Frankfurt and developed on the Nßrburgring circuit, comes with multiple engine and drivetrain configurations, luxurious design elements, and Kia's industry-leading quality and reliability. According to Gregory Guillaume, chief designer of Kia Motors Europe, "The Stinger has nothing to do with being the first to arrive at the destination – this car is all about the journey. It's about passion." The Stinger GT sports a 365 hp 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6 Lambda II engine, and accelerates to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds. Priced from $39,000.
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MERCEDES-BENZ E400 4MATIC COUPE Photos provided by Mercedes-Benz
PHOTOS PROVIDED BY MARK SAMUELIAN
The new Mercedes-Benz E400 4MATIC Coupe delivers a considerably longer, wider and higher vehicle than its predecessor, including more space and comfort in the rear seats; with 4MATIC all-wheel drive. It also features all the intelligent innovations of the E-Class Sedan, including the optional 12.3" digital instrument cluster and standard 12.3" COMAND Navigation system, Touch Control Buttons, comprehensive Smartphone Integration, the extended Driver Assistance Systems, Car-to-X Communication, Air Body Control suspension, and LED Intelligent Light System. The Head-Up Display is a new feature in the E-Class Coupe. The E400 4Matic Coupe sports a 329 hp 3-liter V6 biturbo engine, and accelerates to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds. Priced from $61,400.
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PORSCHE 911 GT3
Photos provided by Porsche AG
PHOTOS PROVIDED BY MARK SAMUELIAN
If you feel the need for speed, you can definitely satisfy it with the Porsche 911 GT3. The 911 GT3 delivers racetrack-bred performance, systematic lightweight construction and a racing driving experience, powered by the new naturally aspirated 4-liter flat-six engine that produces 500 hp and is based on the powerplant now used in the 911 GT3 Cup race car. The 911 GT3 is in fact developed on the same track and manufactured on the same production line as the race cars. The GT sports steering wheel and Sports Seats Plus with extended side bolsters are standard, and Full Bucket Seats with a carbon fiber reinforced backrest are an option. You can accelerate to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds with Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK), which delivered a top track speed of 197 miles per hour. Priced from $143,600.
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SEXY RIDES By Rafa Carvajal Photos provided by Toyota Motor Sales
LEXUS RC F
he Lexus RC F sport coupe was developed to excel on both the track and the road. Its body rigidity, suspension, brakes, tires and all other systems were designed with the expectation that some of the owners of this sexy ride would take it to track day events. The RC F sports a 467 hp, 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine that accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds, with an electronically limited top track speed of 170 mph. The 8-speed Sport Direct Shift (SPDS) automatic transmission allows ultra-quick shifts, smooth shift feel, excellent drivability and linear acceleration. The RC F's design was inspired by Lexus' LFA supercar, so its engineers added unique gauges, steering wheel, seats, trim and pedals. It features a race-ready full-color LCD gauge cluster with a highly responsive digital tachometer and a multi-information display. The RC F's exclusive small-diameter three-spoke steering wheel has a thick rim with built-in finger rests and easy access to its large paddle shifters. Priced from $64,165.
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SEXY RIDES By Rafa Carvajal Photos provided by Jaguar Land Rover
JAGUAR F-TYPE CONVERTIBLE his refined, true Jaguar sports car delivers a powerful, agile and utterly distinctive ride. The F-Type Convertible is available with three engines: a brand new 296 hp turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine from Jaguar's Ingenium range that delivers strong performance; a 340 hp 3.0-liter Supercharged V6 engine that can take you from 0-60 mph in 5.1 seconds, with a top speed of 161 mph; and a 380 hp 3.0-liter Supercharged V6 that can take you from 0-60 in 4.8 seconds, with a top speed of 171 mph. This all-aluminum two-seat sports car includes the most powerful four-cylinder engine ever offered in a production Jaguar, an 8-speed Quickshift transmission, all round double wishbone suspension, Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS), and an enhanced suite of driver assistance systems that include Autonomous Emergency Braking, Traffic Sign Recognition, Adaptive Speed Limiter and Lane Keep Assist. The standard 380W Meridian Sound System will bring your music to life with 10 speakers and 2 subwoofers. Depending upon your choice of engine you can select rear wheel drive or all wheel drive, and manual or automatic transmissions. Priced from $63,000.
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