CARS LUXURY

Why you should buy luxury car sedans?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:39:00 +0000

Well-off people normally have more than one car. They have cars for work and they have cars for special occasions. The special occasion cars are usually luxury cars that cost several times as much as a regular sedan. The question is should you be buying luxury cars at all?

Some people prefer luxury cars over a sedan. And there are simply too many cars in the market claiming to be one even if they are short on certain features. So before you fall for these claims hook, line, and sinker, it is best that you know what a luxury vehicle really is and what is not.

Leather seats and an exceptional stereo system don't make a car a luxury vehicle. Keep in mind that luxury cars are not built overnight. More than the make and model of the car, these vehicles require years of planning and design. And so the companies that are worthy to release luxury cars are only those who have been in the automotive industry for a long time. It would be an added plus it they have already proven their worth in that particular line.

Lexus cars and Rolls and Royce are good examples of luxury cars. But before you go ahead and purchase these vehicles, you've got to ask yourself if you can afford it. If you can't, would you settle for a second-hand? Luxury car manufacturers imply that if you're asking for the price of a luxury vehicle prior to buying it, chances are, you can't afford it. So unless you can go up to a million on one luxury car, it is not worth asking whether or not you should buy one or not.

Alfa Unveils 159 Turismo Internazionale

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:37:00 +0000

Only a small number of Alfa Romeos have ever carried the famous two-letter designation, TI. Now it’s the turn of the Alfa 159 saloon and Sportwagon to carry the famous TI initials. Short for Turismo Internazionale, the TI badge now appears on several versions.

The range-enhancing Alfa 159 TI line-up benefits from a unique body kit, lowered sports suspension, 19-inch alloy wheels, red Brembo brake callipers all-round, plus chrome effect door mirrors and exhaust.

Inside these TI models, electrically adjustable and heated leather front sports seats top the list of interior changes, along with new sports dials, aluminium sports pedals, kick plates and trim inserts. A leather-clad sports steering wheel and gear knob are also included in the sporty specification list.

Drivers can choose from three powerful yet flexible engines. There are two petrol units: a 2.2 JTS and 3.2 JTS V6; and one diesel option: a 2.4 JTDM plus a choice of manual or QTRONIC gearboxes. In addition, Alfa Romeo’s Q4 4WD system, standard equipment on the 3.2 JTS V6, can also be specified on the diesel version.

And, by offering only three body colours – Alfa Red, Stromboli Grey and Carbonio black – Alfa Romeo is planning to keep the Alfa 159 TI models distinctive and exclusive.

Prices are also suitably attractive, with all this extra equipment costing just £750 more than the top spec Lusso models.

New BMW X5 3.0sd

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:37:00 +0000

World’s most powerful production six-cylinder diesel engine comes to the X5. M Sport specification available across the range BMW’s class-leading Sports Activity Vehicle is now available with the world’s most powerful production six-cylinder diesel powerplant. The award-winning twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre diesel engine has been brought to the BMW X5 range to cater for a growing demand for performance SAVs.

The BMW X5 3.0sd provides the driver with 286hp and a flat torque curve with a peak of 580Nm from a lowly 1,750rpm to ensure rapid performance. The X5 3.0sd is capable of accelerating from zero to 62mph in 7.0 seconds before going on to a top speed of 146mph.

The drivetrain in the BMW X5 3.0sd is unique in its segment as it utilises two differently sized turbochargers operating in sequential stages depending on driver inputs. The key to the engine’s smooth power delivery is that, despite the mechanics of two turbochargers providing variable power, they deliver a consistent 2.85bar pressure to the intercooler at all times.

One smaller turbocharger provides near instantaneous power at low engine speeds, while a larger turbocharger provides the mid to top end power. The boost of both turbochargers is regulated by an ECU and three control valves. This arrangement ensures optimum performance delivery from just above idle speed through to the red line and makes for impressive performance figures and an absence of turbo lag.

Power in the X5 3.0sd is transmitted to the road via a standard six-speed automatic gearbox and BMW’s renowned xDrive four-wheel drive system. Complementing xDrive technology is the use of Dynamic Stability Control+ including Dynamic Traction Control.

DSC+ is the most advanced stability control system currently available on a production car and comes with four additional features above and beyond the original DSC system. DSC+ adds Hill-start assistant, Brake pre-tensioning, Brake fade compensation and Brake drying. Dynamic Traction Control, when engaged, allows for a degree of wheel slip to permit forward motion on slippery surfaces such as ice and snow. It also allows the keener driver to revel in the handling characteristics of the X5 without the DSC+ interrupting the flow unless the situation becomes critical.

Diesel power accounts for more than 90 per cent of X5 sales in the UK and the new X5 3.0sd is being introduced to satisfy the wishes of some existing X5 owners who asked for an even greater level of performance. To cope with this the X5 3.0sd features uprated brakes compared to a standard 3.0d and comes fitted with thicker and larger diameter disc brakes for greater retardation. For a subtle and discreet visual differentiation between the two diesel X5 models the 3.0sd also has a chrome kidney grille with titanium vertical slats.

The BMW X5 3.0sd is on sale now and costs £42,630 OTR for SE versions and £47,675 OTR for the M Sport.

The announcement of the X5 3.0sd coincides with the news that the M Sport trim level is now available on the rest of the BMW X5 range. Launched initially on the 4.8-litre car only, M Sport allows customers to further personalise their vehicle.

Standard M Sport equipment includes 19-inch light alloy M V-spoke wheels, M Aerodynamic bodystyling, M leather steering wheel, Sports suspension, Sports seats, Nevada leather upholstery, Anthracite headlining and Brushed Aluminium interior trim.

The BMW X5 3.0si M Sport costs £44,690 OTR while the X5 3.0d M Sport costs £45,265 OTR. The BMW X5 4.8i M Sport tops the range and costs £53,440 OTR.

Rolls-Royce Bought At Auction For $1.6 Million

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:35:00 +0000

A Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé has been bought at a charity auction for £800,000 ($1.6 million). The successful bid was made at the 9th Annual White Tie and Tiara Ball held to raise money for the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Overall the event raised in excess of £6 million, with £3.1 million raised at the auction alone.

The Rolls-Royce was bought by a private buyer who will take delivery of his new car later in the summer. The event took place at the private residence of Sir Elton John and David Furnish.

Rolls-Royce unveiled the new Drophead Coupé in January this year. The two-door, four-seat convertible is hand made at the company’s manufacturing plant at Goodwood, and combines the latest aluminium technology and engineering with the very best in hand craftsmanship. The result is a car that many have already hailed as the ultimate in convertible motoring. Rolls-Royce has now begun full production of the new car.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Chairman and CEO, Ian Robertson, said, “We were delighted that the Phantom Drophead Coupe raised such a significant amount on the night and that Rolls-Royce Motor Cars had the opportunity to support The Elton John AIDS Foundation in their continued fight against this global epidemic.”

Castagna Aznom

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:25:00 +0000

One of the most exciting recent developments in the industry, by this writer’s account at least, is the re-emergence of the coachbuilding industry.

Cars like the Fisker Latigo and Zagato Ferrari 575 GTZ have heralded a revival of the long-lost segment that inherently gives birth to some of the most unique automobiles on the road. It was only a matter of time until the Italians picked up where they left off by crafting unique Corvette-based sportscars.

Italian coachbuilder Castagna Milano, originally founded way back in the 1850s and revived in the 1990s, has created a number of bespoke models, including the Imperial Landaulet concept and a slew of custom Minis.

The carrozzeria’s latest offering, the Castagna Aznom, was previewed in skeletal form back in April at Monaco’s Top Marques show, and the firm has now released further details and images.

Based on the Corvette Z06, the Aznom also draws on retro Corvette styling elements, blended with thoroughly modern design features to create a heart-stopping supercar. The egg-crate grille is drawn from the original ‘53 Vette, slab-sided flanks from the ‘58 Stingray and fenders from the ‘56 SR-2 Sebring race car.

On the contemporary side of things, LED rear lights, retracting rear wing, three-section rear diffuser and F1-style fender-mounted carbon-fiber wing mirrors round out the design.

Those sharp five-spoke wheels measure 20 inches, shod in 285/30 and 335/30 Pirelli PZero rubber front and rear respectively, housing 356mm cross-drilled discs with six-pot calipers fore and 340mm discs with 4-pot calipers aft. The cockpit even features a Google Earth-powered sat-nav system.

Whether you love or hate the unique styling, the Aznom has the “go” to back up the “show”. Castagna has thoroughly massaged the Z06’s 7-liter V8 from 500 horsepower to a whopping 750, and with the use of carbon fiber, aluminum and magnesium bodywork, has trimmed the weight down to 1,400 kg.

With that magical formula of more power and less weight, the carrozzeria puts the performance figures at 0-60 in a scant 3.4 seconds on its way to a claimed top speed of 217 mph.

Automotive : Those Expensive Luxury Cars

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:25:00 +0000

(SkyNewswire.com)---Luxury cars have become very popular over the last ten years. More and more people are looking to show others around them how much money they have. They are interested in showing people that they are high class, and that they can drive one of the best looking and most expensive cars available. Luxury car makers have been cashing in on this trend as well. They have been producing as many different models that they can in order to accommodate the needs of anybody who may want to buy a luxury car.

Entry level luxury cars are also popular nowadays. Instead of completely splurging for the top of the line car, more and more people are buying the entry level model that offers just as much comfort and convenience but for a lot less money. Almost every luxury car manufacturer offers an entry level car, and it has been helping them cash in as of late.

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Luxury cars over the horizon

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:15:00 +0000

Luxury cars over the horizon will likely provide more power, comfort and tranquility to driver. See one luxury car over the horizon and read about others.

Luxury cars Pictures

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:13:00 +0000

If you don’t have enough bucks to own a new luxury car then you could also go for second hand. Buying a second hand luxury car is a good option but make sure that you inspect all its parts carefully.

No doubt luxury cars are expensive but are considered to be a good investment especially if you are fascinated by them.

Luxury cars Pictures

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:11:00 +0000

There are number of cars which are available in market in luxury segment. These include BMW series, S-Class Mercedes Benz, Jaguar XJ, Porsche 911 and Lexus Ls 460. Apart from these there are other cars such as Lamborghini, Ferrari and Bentley which are among the extremely high end vehicles usually with large price. You can even get a tailor made customized car on special orders which will cost you more than $1000, 000 with delivery time of more than 1 year.

If you don’t have enough bucks to own a new luxury car then you could also go for second hand. Buying a second hand luxury car is a good option but make sure that you inspect all its parts carefully.

No doubt luxury cars are expensive but are considered to be a good investment especially if you are fascinated by them.

Luxury cars Pictures

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:38:00 +0000

Luxury cars Pictures

Most of you out there dream about owing a good car. If you have high standard then you won’t satisfy for an ordinary one, you would go for luxury car. But let’s be realistic that not everyone can afford luxury cars. They are manufactured for certain kind of people who really can afford it. These cars are meant to provide comfort and high tech solution to its customers.

Aston Martin DBS

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Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:12:00 +0000

Alfa Romeo has always impressed us with its offerings and the 8C Competizione from the house is sure to enthrall all the fans. First shown at the 2006 Paris Auto Show, the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione raised a number of eyebrows.

Alfa Romeo was pulled out of the United States in 1995 and many rumors came our way about it’s coming back but all proved to be bogus. But now, the automaker has chosen this weekend’s Meadowbrook Concours d’Elegance luxury car show to mark its comeback with the 8C Competizione supercar. The new 8C flagship touts a carbon fiber body, a 450hp 4.7L V8 engine and a six-speed paddle-shifter transmission.

Alfa is also expected to launch its 159 Sedan and Brera Coupe in 2009. The company has some most stylish cars in the European market and it’s time to see some gorgeous ones on the U.S. roads. Priced at $200,000.

Bentley continental GT Speed

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:12:00 +0000

It’s the most powerful production Bentley ever and the first to top 200mph. The GT Speed comes loaded with a 600bhp, 6-liter twin turbocharged W12 engine that offers 553 lb ft of torque. The car races from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.3 seconds. When compared with the conventional Continental GT, the GT Speed provides 15% more torque and 9% more power.

The usage of lower friction, lighter-weight components and a new engine management system accounts for the high energy efficiency.
The wide 9.5J20 inch wheels and bespoke come along with the GT Speed while you can also opt for the fade resistant carbon ceramic brakes. Dark dyed front grille and bigger sports tailpipes add to the sporty looks of the car. The fuel economy is also impressive at 17mpg for the Speed.

The car also features ‘dynamic’ ESP 8.1 with new ‘Sport Traction’ that guarantees superb traction. Interiors are still the same and you know very well, they are indubitably impressive. Moreover, it’s the most expensive model in the Continental line of cars at $199,990.

Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:08:00 +0000

It’s a sporty upgrade to the existing Quattroporte. The new Quattroporte Sport GT S is 10mm lower at the front, 25 mm lower at the rear, and comes equipped with stiffer springs and dampers than the standard car. There are a few upgrades, including the black-chrome mesh front grille, black side window trim and exhausts, and body colored door handles.

The sports edition has dark-chrome 20-inch seven spoke alloy wheels and a Brembo braking system with unique dual-cast brake discs. The dual casts of the roadster have been made from two materials, cast iron and aluminum, in order to ensure optimized braking, improved performance in the extreme conditions. The dashboard is refined in carbon fiber with aluminum treads while the front seats tout a new, pampering sporty shape. Priced at around US $182,550.

Lexus LS 600h

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:07:00 +0000

It has been already considered as the most expensive production hybrid vehicles ever with the lately announced US price of $104,000. Considering the exchange rates, the Lexus LS 600h is going to hit the UK showrooms this fall for $164,000. The flagship model mates a 5.0L full hybrid V-8 powertrain with the latest version of Toyota’s hybrid system and all-wheel drive.

The Lexus LS 600h is all set to set new standards for the luxury cars with its range of sophisticated features. The car races from 0 to 62mph in 6.3 seconds. The long wheelbase model will have an outstanding specification that will ensure the owner’s comfort and convenience. It makes use of LED technology for for low beam headlight illumination.

Other catchy features include luxury paint finish, superior leather upholstery, hand-trimmed dashboard, 19-speaker Mark Levinson premium hi-fi with six-disc DVD auto-changer and a nine-inch ceiling-mounted screen for rear seat passengers.

Audi RS 6 Avant

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:03:00 +0000

Due to be unveiled to the public for the first time at the IAA 2007 in Frankfurt, the Audi RS 6 Avant delivers a perfect blend of outstanding top performance and maximum dynamism. Featuring a newly developed V10 engine with FSI direct injection and twin turbochargers, it delivers 580 bhp and a torque of 100 hp (more than a Porsche Turbo). The Avant races from 0-100 km/h in only 4.6 seconds. The new Audi RS6 is the most powerful road-going Audi ever, but the exterior is, as ever, quite understated.

With its 426 kW (580 bhp), it is the most powerful model in the current Audi range and with the exception of pure racing cars like the Le Mans-winning Audi R10 TDI, it is the most potent Audi of all time. The RS6 is blessed with the standard 19-inch wheels with the new 10-spoke design with 255/40 R 19 tyre size while the optional 20-inch wheels are fitted with 275/35 R 20 tyres. The clear front-end design with the remodeled bumper and accentuated apertures gives Audi RS6 a striking and self-assured look. To create space in the front apron for additional air flow, the halogen fog lights have been integrated alongside the bi-xenon headlights.

RS 6 Avant offers an extraordinary blend of sporty elegance and exclusiveness. Buyers can choose between the multifunction sports steering wheel with a 3 spoke design and the characteristic flat-bottomed RS sports steering wheel. The cockpit with its piano black finish in the typical RS design also features a boost pressure gauge. The sports seats are covered in a combination of leather and Alcantara with an embossed RS 6 emblem or optionally wrapped completely in Silk Nappa or Valcona leather.

luxury cars gearing to burn the road

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 06:59:00 +0000

Driving and riding in a classy and expensive vehicle is usually taken as a status symbol. Super luxury cars have been here after Karl Benz got that first patent for a motorwagen in Germany in January 1886. Bugatti Veyron 16.4 is the car that currently holds the title of being the fastest, most powerful and most expensive production car in the world with a price tag of $1,700,000. But, the scenario is going to change (in terms of pricing, not speed) as DiMora Motors have announced the production of a US $2 million luxury car. Here, I have compiled a list of top 10 luxury cars coming your way. Check them out.