TechArt GTStreet Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet Revealed

The standard Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet never really missing in the department with his power of 480 hp, maximum speed of 193 mph, and a 0 to 60 mph time of only 3.8 seconds. That has not prevented, tuning TechArt closet by his car a surprising some settings. The company is with the Motor Show in Geneva its beginnings GTstreet new convertible, based on the Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet.

TechArt’s GTstreet convertible has a powerful engine with 630 hp, with the car to reach a top speed of 345 km / hour (214 miles / hour). Being shown alongside the new bond will be TechArt’s GTstreet cut, began last year, the automatic exposure. The company believes GTstreet their vehicles, which are among the fastest and most powerful road deserves the sports car in the world.

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Maybach Landaulet: Green-Lighted for Production

In a move that will not surprise many people, Maybach has approved the scandalous Landaulet open-top sedan for production. The 62 S-based Landaulet design study was presented for the first time in November last year, and his open cabin coupled with a driver of the closed area harkened classic luxury in the era of the mark which draws its name. Reaction supported the Landaulet at auto shows have led to its production.

As evidenced by car, the hand-built Landaulet will be based on the Maybach 62 S. The fifth line model Maybach obvious distinction comes from the rear of the roof, which was replaced by a soft power and glass top. Two exterior colours are available: Black or Baltic Silver Nevada. The 20-inch wheels can be polished or match the color of the body. Interior treatments are just as limited, with three choices of leather lining and two finishes. The Landaulet can also be used with custom paint and interior trim as any Maybach. The Landaulet the passenger is subtly upgraded, with a wind deflector and the largest rear headrests which also reduce turbulence. The bi-turbo V12 engine is also a slight boost power to 450.

Maybach has Landaulet price to EUR 900000 ($ 1.35 million US), and it is a limited production model, of course. The first Maybach Landaulets main will be constructed in the fall of 2008.

The running costs of a Ferrari ?!

It is very difficult to get the club Ferrari property. The number one obstacle is money, or the lack of progress in this area. Suppose that you have just won the lottery, and you have decided that these beatings brand new Ferrari 612 Scaglietti. That is a lot of money, but you marked three fat found your new bank accounts, and you are satisfied, you can waltz right in the snob local merchants and Ferrari to win a little respect on the part of the seller.

You are sitting down and the seller confirmed that your bank accounts will, in fact, buy and glossy Rosso V12 pure red blood sits on its platform carpeting in the exhibition space. Remember, the seller smirk short. They ask, “What is so funny?”. He says, “O Lord nothing, nothing. Allow me to demonstrate your new Grand Touring.”

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BMW + Google: World Debut for Unrestricted Internet Use at Geneva

BMW’s stand at Geneva show a special-purpose vehicle that is fully capable of the Internet. Using a BMW ConnectedDrive calls, users will be able to complete a wide range of tasks online, simply by moving their mouse around. In this case, the mouse is not the type, but BMW iDrive knob.

Surfing the web is apparently very easy. Like a machine as a laptop PC with Windows or Mac, Internet surfing involves typing in URLs to visit web addresses. This is possible. And maybe saving favorite sites, as on your computer. BMW has set up a special server to manage the expected influx of Internet use. They therefore guarantee rapid connetions using EDGE technology, which is up to four times faster than GPRS. Unless there are additional screens at the rear DVD, the Internet will stop once the vehicle exceeds 5 km / h, standard safety measure in most factories equipped TV / DVD in vehicles entertainment and information systems.

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