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1967 Lamborghini Marzal is Auctioned for €1 Million

1967 Lamborghini Marzal side view 1967 Lamborghini Marzal is Auctioned for €1 Million

1967 Lamborghini Marzal was one of the classic cars beside the last model of Bentley R-Type Continental at the Concorso d’Eleganza at Villa d’Este on May 21st. The auction event on 1967 Lamborghini Marzal coupe was hosted by Salon Prive and RM Auctions.

The 1967 Lamborghini Marzal is four-seater coupe gullwing concept which was expected to set price from €1 – 1.8 million ($ 1.4 – 2.5 million). Introduced at the 1967 Geneva Motor Show, the 1967 Lamborghini Marzal coupe gullwing concept was the result of a close collaboration of Bertone and Lamborghini.

The 1967 Lamborghini Marzal is name after a strain of fighting bull, the Marzal featured a unique prototype engine which developed by Lamborghini which would never see production.  It was also sporting long gullwing doors which enabled the fitment of large windows that were accompanied by a lightly smoked glass roof.

1967 Lamborghini Marzal rear view1 1967 Lamborghini Marzal is Auctioned for €1 Million

Under the hood, the 1967 Lamborghini Marzal coupe gullwing concept had a transversally mounted in-line V6 which was essentially a rear bank of a Miura’s 3.299-cc V12, fed by horizontal Weber carburetors and coupled to standard five-speed transmission.

The engine was turned 180 degrees compared to the Miura’s layout so that it was behind the ear axle, therefore making it more a rear-than mid-engined layout.

The 1967 Lamborghini Marzal coupe gullwing conceot shared highly futuristic interior, with a hexagonal honeycomb theme on the dashboard and center console housing most instruments and controls, a theme carried over even in the general shape of the seat’s cushions and backrests. In addition, the vehicle boasted Campagnolo magnesium wheels of 1967 Lamborghini Marzal – complete with three-eared spinners.

1967 Lamborghini Marzal coupe gullwing concept made a notable appearance at the Monaco Grand Prix on May 7th, 1967, where it was driven around the circuit by Prince Rainier together with Princess Grace. It was indeed followed into production the following year by the Lamborghini Espada four-seater coupe, which retained the 1967 Lamborghini Marzal’s coupe gullwing concept general aesthetics but did away with the rear-engine layout and glass doors. The initial Espada pre-series prototype still sported with gullwing doors just like the 1967 Lamborghini Marzal, but those too had disappeared by the time the final car reached production.

alicia May 31, 2011 Lamborghini , , , , , ,

Follow Up on the Audi A9 From Coupe to Convertible in 2015

Audi A9 Sketch Follow Up on the Audi A9 From Coupe to Convertible in 2015

Audi A9 probably still too long to wait for it, but it is so much fun to discuss about its possibilities. It looks like the battle of the big-four seater coupes and convertible is about to heat up! Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse is joining the battle alongside with two-door Jaguar XJ, and that is not all the participants.

Audi decided to enter the battlefield of coupe or convertible by proposing the Audi A9 in 2014. However, the mode is still in the early design stages and everything could change in three years time. High fuel prices or the global car market could still result in the plan being scrapped, just like the BMW X7.

So, rumor has it that the Audi A9 will be the new luxury flagship of coupe and convertible, just like the S-Klasse for the Mercedes-Benz. The Audi A9 is expected to share its underpinnings with the aluminum constructed Audi A8 and be built alongside the flagship sedan, as well as the Audi R8 super car, at Audi’s plant in Neckarsulm, Germany by 2015, if it gets the permission to step in into the production line-up.

Audi A9 is definitely ready for battling on the big-four seater coupe and convertible, at about the same time, the three-pointed star will also have some new luxury flagships, so things really about to heat up. we are not quite sure how European auto manufacturers have ended up making Cadillac Deville-like vehicles, while American consumers are increasingly going for city cars and hybrids in order to save money at the pumps, but both Audi and Mercedes do luxury very well. The four-door Audi A9 coupe and convertible is expected to fill the slot between the BMW 6-Series and the Mercedes-Benz CL in terms of price, with the suggested engine rumored to include V6 and V8 turbocharged units in both diesel and petrol terms.

alicia May 31, 2011 Audi , , , , , ,

Breaking News: Spyshots on the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse

Spyshot 2012 Mercedes Benz SL Klasse Breaking News: Spyshots on the 2012 Mercedes Benz SL Klasse

2012 Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse will be revealed on the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show this September. But we got the spyshots of the2012 Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse as we get closer and closer to the launch of the sixth incarnation of one of the biggest icons in the three pointed star on the Mercedes-Bens SL clas.

Our reporter managed to get a set of photos showing the outlines of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse with hard-top convertible. It seems that the Mercedes-Benz SLS rhinoplasty was a complement the bigger fenders which look like those on the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse.

Though the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse proportion seem similar to the current model, a closer inspection reveals a few subtle differences such as the shorter rears overhang and the taller bonnet.

Spyshot 2012 Mercedes Benz SL Klasse rear view1 Breaking News: Spyshots on the 2012 Mercedes Benz SL Klasse

What even more interesting is that the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse was in a group of vehicles which included an Aston Martin Vantage Roadster and a Jaguar XK, likely for benchmarking purposes. Now that is what we called cool play-date. Who knows that the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse can get along really well with Aston Martin Vantage and Jaguar XK.

Spyshot 2012 Mercedes Benz SL Klasse side view1 Breaking News: Spyshots on the 2012 Mercedes Benz SL Klasse

We predict that the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse will have completely new engine with two variants: a 3.5-liter V6 and a 4.6-lter twin-turbo V8. There is also speculation of a hybrid version of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse, but the AMG 63 is expected to get the impressive twin-turbocharged of a 5.5-liter V8 with upwards of 571 horsepower on tap.

2012 Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse will be ready for sale in a couple of years. With the recently  revealed 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse and Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse coupe, also the brand new versions of the Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse and Mercedes-Bezn B-Klasse, and last but not least the next generation of the Mercedes-Benz ML. We heard that besides the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse project, the German car manufacturer will also add Mercedes-Benz SLC as the SLS little brother, is a new flagship four-door coupe named Mercedes-Benz uber-CLS.

alicia May 30, 2011 Mercedes-Benz , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

2011 Volkswagen Beetle Pimped Out by CFC

2011 VW Beetle by CFC 2011 Volkswagen Beetle Pimped Out by CFC

2011 Volkswagen Beetle probably soon to be replaced by the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is making the final preparations in regards to the market launch of the all-new Beetle, the previous generation – the 2011 Volkswagen Beetle is still on top of its game. A convertible version of the 2011 Volkswagen Beetle model has recently been used by the Weilheim-based CarFilmComponents (CFC) as a show car during the 2011 Tuning World Bodensee in early May.

CFC pimped out the 2011 Volkswagen Beetle on-site, in front of the visitors, transforming it into an insane-looking vehicle which could easily pass as the perfect ride for the Looney Tunes characters. CFC has then taken the playful car to a photo session from which the adjacent images were selected to best reflect its eye-catching potential.

2011 VW Beetle by CFC side view 2011 Volkswagen Beetle Pimped Out by CFC

2011 Volkswagen Beetle covered using multi-colored self-adhesive film; CFC has dressed the front apron, the front wings, the side sills, the rear wings and the rear area in sticker bombing and velvet foil.

The sticker bombing on the 2011 Volkswagen Beetle by CFC features high quality digital printings and high quality cottonized polyamide fibers (velvet) which carries price tag of €2,200. With that amount of price, not only you get the digital printings and high quality velvet covered the 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, but also the mounting service is included in that price as well.

2011 VW Beetle by CFC tire view 2011 Volkswagen Beetle Pimped Out by CFC

2011 Volkswagen Beetle gets 19-inches oxygen rims in sparrow black to emphasize the physical and visual connection to the road. Not only that, CFC added the 2011 Volkswagen Beetle with colored rim rings which is matching the car’s body foil, and it costs €339 for each of it. The rims on the 2011 Volkswagen Beetle are shod with Kumho Ecsta SPT tires size 225/35ZR19 88Y with price tag €159 for each tires. For noticeable improvements of driving dynamics, CFC also suggests fitting the 2011 Volkswagen Beetle with adjustable wheel spacers from SCC (€167 per axle) and a stainless steel coilover suspension from KW (€919) in combination with a stabilizers tuning kit (€179).

alicia May 30, 2011 Volkswagen , , , ,

Porsche Panamera S Hybrid and Porsche 911 Carrera Won in Michelin Challenge Bibendum Event

porsche panamera s hybrid1 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid and Porsche 911 Carrera Won in Michelin Challenge Bibendum Event

Porsche Panamera S Hybrid managed to win at the Michelin Challenge Bibendum. The Michelin Challenge Bibendum is an event which has attracted a fair amount of attention which bringa a lot of satisfaction for the car makers who are planning to change the world with their vehicles in the not-so-distant future.

Porsche as one of the auto manufacturers with the pedigree to consider, they saw the event not necessarily as a challenge, but also as a means to advertise two of its finest products. Those products are the Porsche Panamera S Hybrid and the regular Porsche 911 Carrera. Both managed to win first and second place in the intercity Rally in the Michelin Challenge Bibendum in the combustion engine driven production vehicle category.

2011 porsche 911 carrera gts images 002 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid and Porsche 911 Carrera Won in Michelin Challenge Bibendum Event

The Michelin Challenge Bibendum was the first on the road adventure for Porsche’s soon-to-be-hit the Porsche Panamera S Hybrid. The Porsche Panamera S Hybrid is set to launch on the market in June 2011, the model comes with the price tag €106,185 and has the same powertrain as the Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid, but the Porsche Panamera S Hybrid has smaller body.

Under the hood, the Porsche Panamera S Hybrid is powered by a 3.0-liter supercharged V6 which able to produce 333 horsepower. Porsche adds a 47 horsepower electric motor on the Porsche Panamera S Hybrid which is neatly wrapped in the distinctive bodywork of the vehicle.

Porsche Panamera S Hybrid is able to reach 100 km/h in just 6.0 seconds and goes on to a top speed 270 km/h (168 mph). The Porsche Panamera S Hybrid can be driven on electric power alone for about 2 kilometers (1.24 miles) at speeds of up to 85 km/h (53 mph). The double victory by Porsche Panamera S Hybrid and Porsche 911 Carrera is proof that the optimum mix of efficiency and driving dynamics is capable of winning even a competition based on the sustainability criteria in the Michelin Challenge Bibendum.

alicia May 29, 2011 Porsche , , ,

BMW 328 Hommage Concept Arrives at The Concorso d’Eleganza

BMW 328 Hommage Concept at Concorso d’Eleganze BMW 328 Hommage Concept Arrives at The Concorso d’Eleganza

BMW 328 Hommage Concept is created to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the BMW 328 Roadster. We have discussed the BMW 328 Hommage Concept on our previous post. The BMW 328 Hommage Concept has had its world premiere at the Concorso d’Eleganze at Villa d’Este this past weekend.

Unfortunately, not many had the privilege to witness this spectacular event and see the BMW 328 Hommage Concept up close and personal.

We got the report from YouTube footage of the BMW 328 Hommage Concept in motion, rolling on the grounds near Lake Como in Italy, and all eyes of those who attending the Concorso d’Eleganza laid on the BMW 328 Hommage Concept.

Even at the Concorso d’Eleganza, BMW has not shared the performance details of the BMW 328 Hommage Concept. We know that BMW fitted the BMW 328 Hommage Concept with a 3.0-liter V6 supercharged engine.

The body of the BMW 328 Hommage Concept, as well as the majority of the interior features, is made of new material called “Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP)”, which means that the weight of the BMW 328 Hommage Concept has been kept to a minimum (780 kilos or 1,720 lbs). Must be new kind of diet proposed by the BMW.

Adrian van Hooydonk – BMW Group Director of Design says, “The Hommage cars have been a long tradition in the BMW Group. Based on our design philosophy “Rooted in history, moving forward in design”, they demonstrate the significance of history for the present. Even 75 years ago, before we had the idea to create the BMW 328 Hommage Concept, the BMW 328 stood for sportiness ad agility through lightweight construction. The BMW 328 Hommage Concept pays tribute to this past and shows how BMW lightweight construction will develop. Carbon is the material of the future.”

You might can’t see some parts of the BMW 328 Hommage Concept, the vehicle’s instrument panel comes with a round rev counter, control lamps, and gearshift point indicator, while the cluster indicates in addition to engine speed only the oil temperature, oil pressure and water temperature.

BMW 328 Hommage Concept has added a tripmaster.  Two iPhones are located in special holders for additional display functions for the driver and co-driver. The iPhones on the BMW 328 Hommage Concept is functioned as stopwatches for measuring lap times, and s GPS roadbooks. If you curious how the BMW 328 Hommage Concept steals the crowd at the Concorso d’Eleganza, click here.

alicia May 29, 2011 BMW , , , ,

First Look on 2011 BMW 5-Series

2011 BMW 5 Series1 First Look on 2011 BMW 5 Series

2011 BMW 5-Series is back to being one stern and handsome German, meant to take on other sternly other German cars such as Audi A6 and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. If we look back, when the 2010 BMW 5-Series F10 sedan comes to North America in June 2010, the first two setups will be the gas-slaking marquee cars, the 2011 BMW 325i has 302 horsepower turbocharged direct-injected 3.0-liter V6 with intake-side Valvetronic, and the 2011 BMW 550i has recently developed 402 horsepower with twin-turbo with direct-injected 4.4-liter V8.

The 2011 BMW 5-Series has ZF-built eight-speed as its standard equipment and it comes attached to the twin-turbo V8 which replaces the last-generation of the 362 horsepower 4.8-liter naturally aspirated unit, and following the 8.6 percent price hike promised in Germany. So, we predict the price tag for the 2011 BMW 5-Series is $65,600 – more or less.

If we compare the previous 5-Series with the current 550i of 2011 BMW 5-Series which has 4.8-liter V8 and new twin turbo 4.4-liter, the horsepower is up by 11 percent while fuel use drops by 5 percent. The acceleration from 0 to 60 mph for the 550i of 2011 BMW 5-Series is pretty much as it was before at just under 5 seconds, and top speed on all cars on North America is limited to 130 mph, extendable up to 150 mph with the 2011 BMW 5-Series Sport package.

2011 BMW 5-Series has hood, front fender, and door panels made from aluminum to save weight, the 550i weighs in at 4.035 pounds at the curb with no passengers. The visual tricks of the 2011 BMW 5-Series make it seem more imposing – bigger, wider triple intakes at the chin, liberal  use of the horizontal lines front and back, stretched lighting units – match well with the slightly lower height, wider track with pronounced haunches, and greater overall width. Despite all the features, the 2011 BMW 5-Series has made Vorsteiner to made tuning kit for it, click here to read our coverage.

alicia May 28, 2011 BMW , , , , , , , , ,

Paris Hilton’s Pink Bentley Continental GT Gets Nudge Behind by Her SUV

Paris Hilton Pink Bentley Damaged by Her SUV Paris Hilton’s Pink Bentley Continental GT Gets Nudge Behind by Her SUV

Paris Hilton has what everyone dream about: social-lite way of life. After incident took place at Paris Hilton’s crib, as her most beloved vehicles  - pink Bentley Continental GT –  got nudged by one of her friends, who was driving also one of hotel heiress’ other cars. Wait…. Paris Hilton’s pink Bentley Continental GT got bumped by her own SUV? Was Paris Hilton sober when she granted her friend drove her SUV?

Okay, here is what exactly happens: the pink Bentley Continental GT which Paris Hilton bought as a Christmas gift for herself back in 2008 was parked outside her place, when a friend of Paris’ decided to take her black SUV for a ride.

Sadly, the unnamed person behind the steering wheel of the Cadillac Escalade failed to watch out any vehicles behind it while driving in reverse and nudged the $200,000 pink Bentley Continental GT. So, what is the damage so far? According to TMZ, Paris Hilton has to pay $5,000-worth of her pink Bentley Continental GT.

bentley continental gt paris hilton 03 Paris Hilton’s Pink Bentley Continental GT Gets Nudge Behind by Her SUV

We happily suggest Paris Hilton to have a change of heart and lose the pink Bentley Continental GT for good. She can always rest with her baby blue Bentley Continental GT, which so much pleasant to the eye.

paris hilton custom pink bentley 4 Paris Hilton’s Pink Bentley Continental GT Gets Nudge Behind by Her SUV

Paris Hilton seems will not give up her pink obsession too soon. If so, she might treat her pink Bentley Continental GT with that diamond-encrusted dashboard she has been babbling for so long. After all, the pink Bentley Continental GT could use some sparkle after being mildly molested by big black SUV. If we look back, the Cadillac Escalade which nudged Paris Hilton’s pink Bentley Continental GT was the same SUV in which the police found Paris Hilton surrounded by a cloud of marijuana smoke. The marijuana was not the only thing found at that time, police also found Paris Hilton carried an undisclosed amount of cocaine in her purse which she bravely denied that the cocaine was not hers, but belonged to her friend. Must be another unnamed friend of Paris Hilton.

alicia May 28, 2011 Uncategorized , , , ,
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