Aston Martin Reportedly Cancels the Lagonda SUV
Posted by admin on Aug 2, 2009
Kids growing too big for the back seat of your Aston Martin DB9? Fortunately the company’s Rapide four-door model is just around the corner. But if you were holding out for something a little bigger, you may be waiting a little while longer, or else be advised to look elsewhere. Reports indicate that the British purveyor of luxury GTs has put its plans to relaunch the Lagonda marque with a new crossover utility model on indefinite hold.
The Lagonda name is part of Aston’s corporate identity, but has remained dormant for years. A few months back at the Geneva auto salon, Aston Martin shocked members of the press with an ungainly crossover concept. Reaction was so cold that the company took it off the show stand by the second day, keeping it away from the public. Now the company’s chief executive has reportedly confirmed that the model has been postponed indefinitely, meaning that it could come back in another form or it could never come back at all. Considering that Aston is known for more beautiful design work than it exhibited with the Lagonda concept, we’re hard-pressed to mourn its passing.
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SV 9 Competizione Corvette
Posted by admin on Aug 2, 2009
This is a Corvette C6 that has basically gotten a facelift…Italian style. The SV9 Competizione received its inspiration from the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione and features all carbon fiber bodywork. There have been some slight changes to the interior as well as some preformance mods including a boost in horsepower up to 450hp. The car has a 0-60moh time of four seconds flat. It’s also been outfitted with a new set of wheels wrapped with Pirelli Pzero Rosso tires. There is a limited production of just 1,000 units and the car is priced at $99,995.
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2009 Superior 54 Sport Wagon
Posted by admin on Jun 14, 2009
After GM debuted the first Corvette in 1953 they introduced a show car named the Nomad which was essentially a Corvette wagon. It was a great concept that never made it to the assembly line, but it held a spot in the hearts of ‘Vette heads since then. Superior Glass Works has spent years putting together a plan and resources to bring you their tribute to the Nomad, the Superior 54 Sport Wagon. Featuring the classic styling of the original, but with a few modern touches including the C5 Corvette chassis. Want in? Have the $125k to drop? You need to act fast, there will only be 25 made.
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Hartge BMW X6 styling pack
Posted by admin on Jun 14, 2009
Hartge, a BMW tuning specialist, has released its new aerodynamic kit for the Bavarian automaker’s new sporty crossover. The kit consists of an aggressive front spoiler, custom rear side skirts and side sills. There are also wheel arch extensions with air intakes at the front and wheel arch extensions at the rear. Some other modifications available include carbon-fiber exterior mirror casings and Hartge emblems that replace the BMW badges on the bonnet and at the rear.
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Project Kahn ’s Drophead Coupe
Posted by admin on Jan 10, 2009
Project Kahn has created a custom version of Rolls-Royce’s Phantom Drophead Coupe that provides minimalist styling cues similar to its previous work on vehicles like the Bentley Continental GTC Black. The custom coupe features a monochromatic paint job and Project Kahn’s 22-inch ‘Silver Mist’ wheels. Some other custom modifications include an interior package that offers a carbon fiber gloss or piano black steering wheels, Elmwood veneer on the dash, lambswool rugs and embossed headrests. The price for the Project Kahn Drophead is steep at $470,000.
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