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BMW i8 CONCEPTBMW’s innovative plug-in hybrid sportscar
AUDI R8 GT SUPERSPORTWheelsandmore weight and performance optimized
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The BMW i8 Concept and the fascinating approach that underpins it embody the vision of a sustainable contemporary
sports car brought to life. Its innovative plug-in hybrid concept combines the modified electric drive system from the
BMW i3 Concept – fitted over its front axle – with a high-performance three-cylinder combustion engine producing
164 kW/220 hp and 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) at the rear. Working in tandem, they allow the two drive systems to display
their respective talents to the full, delivering the performance of a sports car but the fuel consumption of a small car.
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Acceleration of 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in under five seconds combined with fuel consumption in the European
cycle of under three litres per 100 kilometres (approx. 94 mpg imp) are figures currently beyond the capability
of any vehicle powered by a combustion engine of comparable performance. Thanks to its large lithium-ion bat-
tery, which can be charged from a domestic power supply, the BMW i8 Concept can travel up to 35 kilometres
(approx. 20 miles) on electric power alone. Added to which, the 2+2-seater offers enough space for four people,
giving it a high level of everyday practicality.
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The LifeDrive architecture of the BMW i8 Concept has been care-
fully adapted to enhance the vehicle’s sports car character, and
therefore to deliver unbeatable performance and excellent driving
dynamics. The motor in the front axle module and combustion
engine at the rear are connected by an “energy tunnel”, which
houses the high-voltage battery. This gives the car a low centre of
gravity – and the dynamic benefits that come with it. The position-
ing of the electric motor and engine over their respective axles
and the space-saving and well-balanced packaging of all compo-
nents result in an optimum 50/50 weight distribution.
The emotional design of the BMW i8 Concept ensures its qualities
are clear for all to see. Its dynamic proportions give the BMW i8
Concept the appearance of surging forward before it even turns
a wheel and lend visual form to its extraordinary performance.
The BMW i8 Concept sees the LifeDrive architecture concept adapted to suit the vehicle’s sports car
character – i.e. primed to deliver leading performance and sharp dynamics. In a departure from
the purely horizontal configuration favoured for the BMW i3 Concept, the LifeDrive architecture of
its BMW i8 Concept sibling also features vertical layering. The drive systems powering the BMW i8
Concept are integrated into the front and rear axle modules, with the CFRP Life module providing
the bridge between the two.
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As a plug-in hybrid, the BMW i8 Concept is not designed purely for all-electric pro-
pulsion, and therefore carries fewer battery cells than the BMW i3 Concept. These
are stored in the Life module inside the energy tunnel, a structure similar to a central
transmission tunnel.
The front and rear axle modules therefore combine with the passenger cell and battery
to form a functional unit, which adopts not only load-bearing responsibilities but also
extensive crash functions. The location of the high-voltage battery in the energy tunnel
gives the vehicle a low centre of gravity, and this enhances its dynamics. Together with
the positioning of the motor and engine over the axles, the result is optimum 50/50
weight distribution. Intelligent lightweight design and the innovative use of materials
produce extremely low unsprung and rotating masses, which is good news for the
car’s driving dynamics, acceleration, range and fuel economy. All in all, the BMW i8
Concept offers the ideal environment in which to experience the special drive concept
and distinctive sports car character of the BMW i8 Concept on the road.
Thanks to the two drive systems, all four wheels of the BMW i8 Concept can be driven at the same time, similarly
to an all-wheel-drive vehicle. This solution combines the advantages of front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive and all-
wheel drive to ensure the optimal dynamic drive configuration as required. Depending on traction conditions and
driving situation, intelligent dynamic driving systems ensure maximum energy recuperation without compromising
dynamics and stability. This allows very high levels of energy recuperation even in the wet or in snow.
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Similarly to the front end, the rear of the car is also very low, horizontal and sculptural in design. The silver-
coloured side sections form a striking vertical frame around the rear of the car, with a precise line extending out
to the sides enjoying particular prominence. In its centre the silver-coloured and blue-framed rear diffuser is a
wider and lower interpretation of the version on the BMW i3 Concept, adding a distinct sporting flavour to its
relationship with its stablemate. •
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CONCEPT BOAT 30’ � $118,000Sport Deck, Red, 500hp op�max, GPS Garmin 545s Sounder, Clarion stereo system w/ JL speakers, air condi�oning in cabin, twin racing billet thro�le, trim tab upgrade, deck lights (colored) LED red/white, painted dash, fresh water shower system on Transom, rear bucket seats, financing available
CONCEPT BOAT 36’ � $145,000Poker Run Edi�on, Black, 600hp, Clarion stereo system w/ JL speakers, VHF radio, 300 Verado, bolster dual drop w/ thro�le armrest, transom door w/ remove-able 3/4 back seat, thro�le zero effort twin, radar arch tube w/ bimini, remote spot lights (2), fresh water shower, electric toilet system, financing available
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BMS CHOPPERS � NEHME’SISROAD STAR 1700 � $250,000One of a kind show piece, featured in Road Bike magazine, Robb Report magazine, Biker Spot magazine, Custom Bike magazine, 2008 Yamaha calendar, toured on the IMS circuit, Essen Motor Show winner, winner of the Rat’s Hole Bike Show in Daytona 2007 & 2008, 2007 Metric Revolu�on win-ner from ESPN’s biker build off on television
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Wheelsandmore presents their weight- and per-
formance optimized conversion of the actual
Audi R8 GT, called “Supersport Edition”. As the
Ingolstadt-based engineers already saved about
100kgs of total weight and increased the power
of the V10 aggregate up to 560hp at the limited
edition with just 333 copies comparing to serial
model, Wheelsandmore promptly strikes back.
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More power + reduced weight = even more lead. With this simple-sounding formula, the Wheelsandmore engi-
neers developed a special performance package for the Audi R8GT. Not only the sound, but also the throughput
and the weight of the standard exhaust system should be optimized. The result is a 40% lighter system with remote-
able valve flaps, handcrafted of finest stainless steel. Combined with the specially tuned electronics the dyno
testing certifies the luxury tuner brutal 611 hp and 585 Nm of torque. Wheelsandmore specifies the top speed at
335 km/h and the acceleration sprint from 0-100 km/h is now done within 3.3 seconds.
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With installing their handcrafted 3-piece forged wheels the tuner achieved a much sportier look without affecting
the weight negatively compared to the serial forged wheels. The matte black coated lightweight wheels are sizing
9,5x20 inches in front, combined with 245/30/20 Continental Sport Contact 5P tires and 11,0x20 inches at the
rear with 295/25/20 Conti tires, fitting absolutely perfect to the body of the sport coupé.
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Perfect suspension performance is realized due to latest state-of-the-art motorsports technology from KW-Automo-
tive within the LCS (level-control-system) hydraulic lift up system. With a remote control switch the system provides
an additional road clearance (+40mm) to avoid expensive damaging. The separate and independently adjust-
able rebound- and compression damping allows an individual setup for different uses and preferences. •
2008 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti. Rubino Micalizzato over Cuoio Inte-rior with Bordeaux Carpets. Options include: Alluminium Brake Calipers, Wheel Caps with Chrome Horse, Colored Boot Carpets in Bordeaux, Cruise Control, Bordeaux Seatbelts, Dark Painted Aluminium on Dash, Dedication Plate in Silver, Cuoio Dashboard, Chromium Plated Front Grill Frame, HGT2 Package, Homelink, Ferrari Ipod, Leather Dash Inserts in Bordeaux, Scuderia Shields, Diamond Stitched Seats, Interior Lower Zone in Bordeaux Leather, Parking Camera, Front and Rear Parking Sensors, Bordeaux Pip-ing, Out of Range Paint Color, Red Rev Counter, Standard Style Burnished Front Grill, Bordeaux Steering Wheel and Special Bor-deaux Stitching. Contact us at 801.521.0340 or [email protected]. More photos at www.ferrarisales.com. Inquire Today!
2002 Ferrari 575 F1 Maranello. Argento Nurburgring over Char-coal Interior. Options include: Carbon Interior Trim, Pre-wired Bat-tery Charger, Daytona Style Seats, Fiorano Handling Package, Satellite Navigator, Grigio Scuro Piping, 19” Modular Wheels, Leather Rear Shelf, Hi Power Hi-Fi with Subwoofer and Daytona Seat Leather Stripe in Grigio Scuro. This car is equipped with all original books & keys. !5K service with timing belts and new tires performed on 9/9/10. Contact us at 801.521.0340 or [email protected]. More photos at www.ferrarisales.com. Inquire Today!
2008 Ferrari F430 F1 Spider. Tour DeFrance Blue over Cuoio Interior. Options include: Blue Carpets, Dashboard covered in Dark Blue, Steering Wheel covered in Dark Blue, Yellow Brake Calipers, Carboceramic Brakes, Carbon Fiber for Driving Zone, Power Daytona Seats, Rear Segment in Carbon Fiber, Yellow In-strument Panel, Ferrari Ipod, Scuderia Shields, Roll Bar Upholstery in Cuoio, Daytona Upholstered Rear Shelf in Cuoio, Dark Blue Stitching on Cuoio Trim and Cuoio Stitching on Dark Blue Trim. This is a 1 owner car that is complete with all original books, keys and car cover. Factory warranty until 5/24/2012. Contact us at 801.521.0340 or [email protected]. More photos at www.ferrarisales.com. Inquire Today!
2004 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale. Rosso Corsa over Black and Red Alcantera Interior. Options include: Red Brake Calipers, Medium Racing Seats and Hi-Fi System with Single CD Player. This is a very complete car with full maintenence history. Contact us at 801.521.0340 or [email protected]. More photos at www.ferrarisales.com. Inquire Today!
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2010 Ferrari 458 Italia. Rosso Corsa over Beige Interior with Black Carpets. Options include: Red Brake Calipers, Ferrari Ipod, Scuderia Shields, Full Optional Mirrors, RadioNavi System with Bluetooth, Rear Parking Sensors, Sports Sill Cover, Black Piping, Special Stitching in Black on Beige Surfaces, Painted 20” Sport Rims, Full Recaro Seats, Hi Power Hi-Fi System, Special Stitching in Beige on Black Surfaces and Steering Wheel wit Beige Accents. This is a one owner car that was purchased here when new. It is complete with all of its original books, keys and car cover. Fac-tory Warranty until 7/27/2013. Contact us at 801.521.0340 or [email protected]. More photos at www.ferrarisales.com. Inquire Today!
2007 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT Automatic. Nero over Nero Interior with Grigio Ghiaccio Leather Inserts. Options include: Alcantera Headliner, Red Brake Calipers, Rear Climate Control, Car Cover, 2 Tone Zone Upon Request, Heated Rear Seats, 19” Wheels with Chrome Finish, Black Stitching, Sport Black Steering Wheel, Carbon Fiber Interior Trim and Spare Wheel Package. This is a 1 owner car that was sold and serviced here at our store since new. It has just undergone a full service and inspection and is being sold as Certified Pre Owned with limited warranty until 8/07/2013 or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Contact us at 801.521.0340 or [email protected]. More photos at www.ferrarisales.com. Inquire Today!
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With the partnership between Bugatti and the Königliche Porzellan-Manufatur Berlin (KPM) the renowned manu-
facturer emphasizes the ability in creating pieces of automotive art. The “L’Or Blanc” celebrates its world premiere
with an exclusive unveiling ceremony on June 30, 2011 at the KPM workshops in Berlin. This unique version of a
Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport is the world’s first motor car to wear the finest porcelain on its body, as well as in its
cabin. It captivates with an abstract exterior design.
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The security officer nods, the door opens. Amidst pure white walls
bright spotlights illuminate a Bugatti Grand Sport that is placed in the
center of the spacious room. We have entered the hidden world of
the Bugatti Design Studio. The team around Bugatti’s Head of Design
Achim Anscheidt works in a quiet and focused atmosphere as they
walk around their latest object of desire. Several times they stop, take
a step to the left and to the right; they bend down and up again, look-
ing intensely at the Grand Sport from different angles. They analyse
the reflections of light on the car’s body before they step back for a
moment to get an overall impression of their work. Thin blue lines flow
over the bright white exterior of the fastest convertible in the world. It
feels like visiting the atelier of an American pop-art artist.
The creation bears the name “L’Or Blanc.” It represents an automo-
bile that redefines the art of design. If you look at it through the eyes
of a designer, you will recognize that it is the reflection of the studio
lights on the body that attracts their interest. Positioned beneath a
special light, the car is set in an ideal environment that provides an
excellent image of the reflections. The studio light is reflected on the
invisible edges between the body shapes of the Grand Sport. In nu-
merous stages each reflection line is translated by Bugatti’s designers
onto the car body that has been pre-painted in a vibrant white tone.
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They use a precision tape made of Japanese soft tissue that
can be easily torn off by hand. It adheres perfectly to sulphur-
containing plasticine. By stretching them to a certain degree,
these tapes are “lined” in pieces up to five meters long across
the whole exterior of the car. If the line does not fully meet the in-
tention of the designers, they place a correction tape above the
original line. This process is repeated until the final line has the
right tension and character. Over the course of several weeks,
the team of designers develop the final composition of dynamic
bends and delicate lines that run over the automotive piece of
art like the serpentines of the Italian Stelvio Pass.
In the next step, Bugatti’s paint specialists dedicate themselves
to the further completion of the masterpiece. Over the course
of three weeks, each millimeter of the marked lines are being
filled by hand with the characteristic blue color. In addition, the
whole body receives five layers of clear lacquer. While the blue
lines dominate over the white spaces in the lower section of
the convertible, the relation of colors inverts on the way to the
roof so that the intense white appears even stronger. Twelve ele-
ments, made of finest porcelain at the Berlin based manufacto-
ry, complete the aesthetic approach of this special Grand Sport.
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Let us change the location and visit the workshops of the Königliche Porzellan-
Manufaktur in the heart of Berlin. Following a tradition of around 250 years, at
this location more than 170 craftsmen and specialists produce precious items, as
today’s expression of porcelain art. Hand-made plaster moulds are needed to craft
the unique porcelain elements that appear in the exterior and interior of the “L’Or
Blanc”, and with a tremendous attention to detail, each mould is created and opti-
mized in a several-week-long process at the research and development department.
As part of the exterior design, porcelain is used for the inlays of the centre wheel
badges, the fuel filler cap and the oil filler cap as well as the signature “EB” badge
at the rear. Their shiny white surface blends in with the brilliant bright finish of the
paint suggesting that the car would be coated with a thin layer of porcelain, too.
Besides the signed porcelain inlays on the sides of the centre console, an intarsia
made of finest porcelain is fixed to the rear panel between the seats. Embedded in
the top of the centre console, there is a fine porcelain dish with edges finished in
an exclusive diamond polishing. The precious dish can be removed and is part of a
picnic set that was exclusively designed by KPM for the Bugatti car.
The Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport “L’Or Blanc” presented in Berlin, is a one-of-a-kind
creation. Nevertheless, the partnership is supposed to be continued, and Bugatti’s
designers received a lot of inspiration from porcelain painting offering a variety of
new opportunities for the design. •
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Sporty-elegant BRABUS aerodynamic-enhancement com-
ponents give the roadster an even more thrilling appear-
ance. The two BRABUS front spoiler lips that attach on the
left and right side of the production apron and the striking
bezels for the daytime running lights lend the SLK a more
striking nose. But that’s not all: the spoilers also reduce
lift on the front axle which particularly benefits directional
stability at high speeds.
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The BRABUS side sill attachments emphasize the sporty lateral lines of the car and seem to make the rear fenders
wider visually. The rear of the car receives some added sporty character with the BRABUS diffuser and the BRA-
BUS rear spoiler on the trunk lid. The diffuser is integrated with utmost precision into the production bumper and
features a centrally mounted rear reflector. These aerodynamic-enhancement components also serve more than just
a visual function; they reduce lift in the rear as well.
A major contribution to the sporty appearance of the new SLK from Bottrop
likewise comes from the BRABUS Monoblock wheels, which are available in
various one-piece or multi-piece designs with diameters ranging from 17 to 20
inches.
The attached photos show the roadster equipped with BRABUS Monoblock F
wheels painted the new exclusive ‘Liquid Titanium’ color. They are mounted in
size 8.5Jx20 in front and in size 9.5Jx20 on the rear axle. BRABUS recom-
mends high-performance tires from Continental, Pirelli or YOKOHAMA in sizes
235/30 ZR 20 on the front axle and 275/25 ZR 20 in back.
BRABUS sport springs were custom-developed to match the conversion to these
king-sized tires. They are calibrated to work with the production shocks, and
lower the ride height of the two-seater by some 30 millimeters (1.2 inches).
BRABUS also offers various versions of its high-performance brake systems for
the new SLK.
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These measures furthermore make the new SLK perfectly suited for some extra power. In a first step BRABUS offers
efficient and reasonably priced BRABUS ECO PowerXtra CGI tuning for the four-cylinder direct-injection engines. The
processor-controlled BRABUS ECO PowerXtra CGI auxiliary control modules are custom-tailored to each respective
engine variant and can be installed by any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer in less than an hour thanks to their ‘plug
and play’ design. All performance kits are backed by the one-of-a-kind BRABUS Tuning Warranty® of three years,
up to 100,000 kilometers / 62,000 miles (updated November 2006). BRABUS recommends Aral high-performance
lubricants.
To retain the engine’s longevity and fatigue
strength these kits are designed to only activate
the performance-enhancing mapping when all pa-
rameters such as engine temperature etc. are in
the green. This effectively prevents the performance
increase from negatively affecting the service life of
the engine.
After the installation of the BRABUS ECO Pow-
erXtra B20 CGI performance kit the four-cylinder
direct-injection engine of the SLK 200 BlueEFFI-
CIENCY produces an extra 26 hp (25 bhp) / 19
kW of power and an additional 30 Nm (22 lb-ft)
of peak torque.
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Another ten additional horsepower can be realized with the supplementary installation of a larger intercooler and an
electronically controlled BRABUS sport wastegate valve that are part of the BRABUS ECO PowerXtra B25S CGI perfor-
mance kit. 240 hp (236 bhp) / 176 kW of power and 370 Nm (273 lb-ft) of torque in overboost mode accelerate the
two-seater in 6.2 seconds from rest to 100 km/h on the way to a top speed of 248 km/h (154 mph). •
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It is the most successful race car on earth: The Porsche
911 GT3 Cup. With over 2,200 units sold, it is the un-
disputed number one amongst customer racing teams all
over the world. Now, the new 911 GT3 Cup features a
100-litre FT3 safety fuel tank, which is filled via an open-
ing in the front bonnet. Compared to its predecessor, the
vehicle is now suitable for an even wider range of endur-
ance racing. Moreover, the new fuel tank contributes to a
further improvement of the high safety standards.
The 2012-spec Porsche 911 GT3 Cup is based on the lightweight 911 GT3 RS (997) street sports car. The power
unit is largely identical to the production engine of the 911 GT3 RS with the same output of 450 bhp and the
same maximum engine speed of 8,500 rpm. A race exhaust system with a controlled catalytic converter keeps
emissions to a minimum.
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The cockpit of the new 911 GT3 Cup caters for the needs of the driver. The controls for the info display are po-
sitioned on the steering wheel which houses six switches. As in the production car, the reach and height of the
steering wheel can be adjusted.
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The new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup will be delivered to teams around the world from September and will be run in
this specification for the 2012 and 2013 race seasons in selected one-make cup series. The price is 161,750 Euro
plus value-added tax of the respective countries.
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The flared wheel arches at the front axle accommodate
light alloy rims measuring 9.5Jx18 with 25/64-18 Mi-
chelin race tyres. The light alloy rims at the rear measure
12Jx18 with 30/68-18 tyres. Depending on the type of
racing, the new 911 GT3 Cup features different rim speci-
fications. The blade-type anti-roll bars at the front and rear
are adjustable in seven positions allowing an extremely
precise set-up for each race track. Exclusive to the Porsche
Mobil1 Supercup which runs as support to Formula 1 is
the PCCB Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake. This is also
available for Porsche’s road models. Compared to the
composite cast brakes in the Carrera Cups and the GT3
Cup Challenges, PCCB reduces the weight of the car by
around 20 kilograms.
Currently, the 911 GT3 Cup competes in 19 Porsche brand
trophy series worldwide. Moreover, it is run in various GT
race series and at long distance events. The 911 GT3
Cup is the basis model of Porsche’s racing vehicle range.
Additionally, Porsche Motorsport offers the 911 GT3 R for
championships complying with GT3 regulations and the
911 GT3 RSR built according to GT2 rules. •
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Lake Mirror Auto Festival announces the addition of a Main Street Collector Car Auction to this
12-year established event, traditionally attracting over 35,000 spectators.
M.E. Higgenbotham, CAI, FL Lic #AU305 AB158
[email protected] www.LakeMirrorClassic.com
1966 Shelby GT 350 H
Registration is now open for:
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