25 February 2009

Sport Light Roadster

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster

Soft-top version of Mercedes' supercar.
Acceleration: 0-100km/h in 3.8 seconds.
Top speed: 331km/h (206mph).
"Body shell and chassis made entirely from high-strength carbon fiber composites."

24 February 2009

Feels like First-Class

MaybachThese super-luxury cars fly the same skies as Rolls-Royce and Bentley. They come from Mercedes, rather than BMW (Rolls-Royce) or Volkswagen (Bentley). Well, strictly they come from Daimler, but whatever.

I'm not sure if this is the 57 or 62. Anyone know?

23 February 2009

Win Speed

Rinspeed Le Mans 600Based on the Porsche 911 997 Turbo, this car has been given styling and performance upgrades from Rinspeed of Switzerland. Their Porsche tuning division is now owned by the Mansory Corporation.


With these modifications, this car is able to go 0-100km/h in 3.3 seconds and has a top speed of 343km/h!

22 February 2009

Blue Sky

Lamborghini Gallardo SpyderSoft-top version of Lamborghini's sweet street car.

21 February 2009

09 February 2009

Hot Pepper

Porsche Cayenne "Magnum"
From tuning company TechArt, this lowered Cayenne has more of a wagon (or estate) look.

04 February 2009

Chiroptera

Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster

Car Show Highlights

I usually only post cars that are 'in the wild' (out on public streets), but here are some incredible machines from a recent car show in Doha.

PrivatDrive Supercar Show
Porto Arabia, The Pearl Qatar.

Rolls-Royce Phantom MirageThe Mirage is available "exclusively for the Middle East."
Exterior colour is Arctic White (also available in Diamond Black). Interior is in full leather, also Arctic White, with embroidered black "Stallion" emblem. The fascia (dashboard) is "Piano Black" wood and carbon fibre.

Pagani Zonda Roadster FCarbon fibre body with removable roof.
Acceleration: 0-100km/h in 3.5 seconds.
Top speed: 346km/h.
Engine: V12 by AMG.
Only 25 produced worldwide (?).

Koenigsegg CCXCarbon fibre body.
Acceleration: 0-100km/h in 3.2 seconds.
Top speed: 395+ km/h.
Engine: V8 (806hp).
Price: QR 4,625,000.00 (US$1,270,000.00).

Bugatti Veyron Fbg par HermèsAcceleration: 0-100km/h in 2.5 seconds.
Top speed: 408km/h.
Engine: W16 (987hp).
Price: ~US$1,500,000.00
Released with special trim, the result of a partnership with the French fashion house Hermès.