Luxury Cars

Ferrari build a mere 448 examples of the 550 Barchetta Pininfarina,the open version of its550 flagship coupe unveiled at the 2000 Paris Motor Show.Produced to commemorate the 70^th anniversary of creation of the famous Turin-based styling and coachbuilding establishment,it was priced at 172,000 pounds: wealthy collectors were said to be offering 30,000 pounds above this asking price,even for second-hand examples.  After 23 years of producing mid-engined supercars,in 1996 Ferrari unveiled the 550 Maranello coupe with a fron-located 485 bhp 5.4 litre V12 engine.Capable of 320 km/h,it is no surprise to find that it consumed petrol at a rate of 35,5 litres per 100 km. for town driving and around 15,6 litres per 100km on long runs.
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Mercedes-Benz introduced its new car S400 BlueHYBRID. Detailed information on the first serial model, driven by hybrid system appear on the official website of Mercedes, and was announced by the press centre of the concern. S400 BlueHYBRID sales in Europe will start in June 2009, for the United States and China - in September the same year. The simple model is revolutionary for the German company which is famous as a producer of the most luxurious cars in the world.
The beauty of Mercedes S400 BlueHYBRID is driven by the 3.5-liter fuel engine of the S350, whose power is 279 HP, and the motor, is generating 275 HP The total strength of the car has 299 HP, the maximum torque is 385 Nm., A gearbox is 7 - automatic level.
The most important event for S400 BlueHYBRID is that it will be the first series-produced car with Li-ion battery. The advantages of such batteries to nicel-hybrid are the higher density of energy, greater efficiency at low temperatures, small size and weight.
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In the entire history of the aristocratic mark Bentley, Continental GT Speed is the first serial car, which develops a maximum speed of 200 miles per hour or 326 kmh. The word speed sounds like promise. In the case – the promise is fulfilled … 610 horse powers and 326 km / h maximum speed. Continental GT Speed is the most powerful and fastest Bentley for all times. Front lights have received new decorative rings, and stops - new LED-blinkers. GT Speed also received 9.5 wide wheels instead of the standard 9.0, as well as sports exhaust.
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On the automotive show in Detroit in January 2008, BMW have presented his new four seated SUV X6, produced on the base of the X5. All modifications will be equipped with xDrive system to power the four wheel drive 4×4. The interior of the car was completely taken from the model X5. The car is with a completely new V8 4.4 liter engine (xDrive50i), with 400 HP power (5500-6400rpm) and maximum torque of 600 Nm (1800-4500 rpm). Acceleration of 0-100 km / h. occurs 5.4 seconds. The new model has a maximum speed limit of 250 km / h and fuel consumption 12.5 l.- 100 km. The other petrol engine, which offers BMW X6, is the 3 liter xDrive35i, with 300 HP power (5800-6250 rpm) and maximum torque of 400 Nm (1400-5000 rpm).X6 xDrive35i accelerates from 0-100 km / h. for 6.7 seconds. The maximum speed is 240 km / h and fuel consumption - 10.9 l.- 100 km. Customers in Europe are able to choose between two diesel modifications:xDrive35d and xDrive30d.
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 Volvo is one of the top brands in the automotive world. This Scandinavian vehicle is a combination of luxury and safety, which is a top priority . Volvo XC90 is a midsize seven passenger SUV. Its performance is absolutely competitive to the performance of all other SUVs onthe market. The feature that  makes difference is the high safety standard that is kept in all Volvo models.The Volvo XC90 is provided in twoversions: 3.2 and V8 versio   1. 3.2 – here the engine is six-cylinder ,3.2 liter. This engine provides 235 hp. the model is available with both front wheel  and all wheel  drive. The fuel consumption is : city:14mpg  and highway:20mpg.The car  engine produces 320NM of toque  - 3200rpm. The 3.2 engine models is on the market with five passenger seats, the seven passenger seating is optional. The difference in the V8 model is that this third row seat option is included(of course the technical features are another difference) .

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During the time, Audi had as a producer of both the daily and sports cars which are winners of awards in order championship rallies. Despite the excellent quality of the company was continually criticised that something is missing models Audi RS4, Audi A8 and S8. Now in the new R8 is concentrated all the know-how of Audi. Three years after the designing and building of Audi Le Mans quattro, Audi R8 the serial version was shown for the first time the World Auto Exhibition in Paris. Audi R8 aesthetic violate current trends of the company. It is showing and creating some lines of older prototypes, especially those of Audi Quattro Spyder and Le Mans. The first being seen in the Audi R8, are extremely aggressive forms. Immediately noticeable is that designers are not using the uniform other models already in front mask, and thus give a unique species. Logo also is not front and a lid. As in the A5, and the R8 are used diod projectors. R8 has 12 diodes to signal lights, but this will be the first car equipped with electrical producing diodes providing all lighting functions. This innovation is expected to affect the design of the lower classes in the coming years.

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 On the recently launched automotive show in Shanghai BMW surprised everybody by presenting the new design project - the prototype Concept CS. This is super-luxury sedan with 4 doors and 4 seats in the cabin. According to sources from the company this prototype shows what will be the appearance of BMW’s next leader car. There is also information that its serial production will start soon. According to statements by representatives of BMW, the car is a combination of sports and luxury car. With this model the company is about to enter a market spot, which is not presented before.

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In spite of beautiful large limousines, family of Mercedes also has young children. However, these young children grow. Such is the C class of classical car. Long growing the definition of “small” Mercedes will surprise even those of you who think they know him well.
The new line of body and typical for Mercedes Benz design of the front lights emitted dynamics and self-confidence. Little boy of the S class is long known among the middle class cars. The interior will offer great space and quality of the engines and suspension serve as a model in the modern automobile. Wealth of equipment in the lines Classic, Elegance und Avantgarde can be compared only the range of models, which have a definition “class”. Whether you choose temperament Sportcoup is required limousine or the useful T-model, you will meet with auto able to respond fully to your character.
For the first time in this model will find many familiar only from the peak of brand products innovations. There is a full merger between the dynamics of external radiation and quality of content, filling the whole spectrum of series-built systems for active control of the road behaviour ESP, ASR, ABS and BAS, to opportunities for installation of the large sport 6-stage semi transmition box and Sequentronic permanent double transmission 4Matic.
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When we talk about hubris, aggression and comfort, undoubtedly need to address to Mercedes. A long time ago on the market is one of the most beautiful cars made by the famoust concern, named SL 65 AMG.  By itself Mercedes SL 65 AMG is incredible car possessing more than the required dose of power for one trip met with adrenaline and emotions. In recent news from the company, however, those days will be placed prototype of a Mercedes SL 65 AMG by extension Black Series. This will be a more aggressive, more powerful and more exciting car, which only appearing to grab younger generation of Mercedes fans. Definitely the new model is lighter and more horse forces, as I personally believe that there is a great possibility this car to fligh away, although by AMG not agree with this.
Under the front cover of the Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series will find one 6 liters, 12 cylinders, V-shaped engine. As a guarantee for the power of AMG have added 2 turbines, which compact engine power and reach the fantastic 661 horse powers, unreached from serial car till that moment. Spining time remained the same as in the SL 65 AMG, electronically limited to 1000 Nm. As a guarantee of speed and acceleration, designers of Mercedes AMG decreased the weight of the car with 250 kg, but still the sports roadstar is weighing over 1.8 tonnes.
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  Volvo is one of the top brands in the automotive world. This Scandinavian vehicle is a combination of luxury and safety, which is a top priority . Volvo XC90 is a midsize seven passenger SUV. Its performance is absolutely competitive to the performance of all other SUVs on the market. The feature that  makes difference is the high safety standard that is kept in all Volvo models.The Volvo XC90 is provided in two versions: 3.2 and V8 version

 1. 3.2 – here the engine is six-cylinder ,3.2 liter. This engine provides 235 hp. the model is available with both front wheel  and all wheel  drive. The fuel consumption is : city:14mpg  and highway:20mpg.The car  engine produces 320NM of toque  -3200rpm.

 2. 4.4 V8- the engine provides 311hp -5850rpm and 440NM from 3900rpm. Again the model is available with front wheel and all wheel drive. The fuel consumption is slightly different from the 3.2 model: city:13mpg and highway:19mpg. The acceleration 0-60 is 6.9s. The brake way when stopping from 60 mph is42m.The 3.2 engine models is on the market with five passenger seats, the seven passenger seating is optional. The difference in the V8 model is that this third row seat option is included(of course the technical features are another difference) .

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