Tuesday, 30 August 2011
Project Kahn: Ferrari California 2+2 S-A Kahn Monza Edition Ennounced
Afzal Kahn and his team has put their hands on the Ferrari California, already well-done and came out with a name of 2+2 S-A Kahn Monza edition from the British tuner’s garage. Offering matt black finished Kahn Design forged Monza wheels sizing 9 x 21 on the front and 12 x 22 at the back, modified F1 traction control and the sports suspension system, and also an amazing interior treatment (as the main point of this package).
Press Release:
Introducing the FERRARI California 2+2 S-A Kahn Monza edition
The A. Kahn Ferrari California in soft gleaming white is a vehicle that uncompromisingly combines sportiness with versatility, guaranteeing maximum driving pleasure.
This spectacular vehicle features the kind of treatment that makes Afzal Kahn’s designs a favourite amongst discerning customers and is principally used to showcase the latest modifications available from A. Kahn Design.
Characteristic of cars given the thumbs of by Afzal Kahn – the A. Kahn Ferrari California is aimed at owners who desire a car which embodies everything the Kahn badge represents: sporty design and innovation with greater versatility.
This vehicle, a personal favourite of Afzal Kahn’s, will satisfy even the most demanding of owners in terms of vehicle dynamics and driving pleasure. Both the chassis and bodywork are aluminum.
The engine, which allows the Ferrari California to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 4.0 seconds, will be coupled to a 7-speed dual clutch transmission that boosts the car’s performance, enhances vehicle dynamics, provides maximum driving pleasure, improves ride comfort and reduces fuel consumption and emissions (c.310 g/km CO2).
The comfort is further enhanced by a Kahn sports suspension system. The A. Kahn Ferrari California is also equipped with the exclusive F1-Trac traction control system and has been further honed to suit the typical driving conditions expected for this vehicle.
In line with Kahn tradition, this particular model features additional innovations including 9 x 21 front and 12 x 22 rear Kahn forged Monza wheels in matt black.
The interior has been beautifully trimmed using quality materials by Kahn’s very own bespoke artisans. New accessories and equipment include seats, steering wheel, instrument panel and infotainment system, together with optimised aerodynamics – ensuring that this highly ergonomic and enjoyable car is all the more bespoke, according to your very own specifications.
Our cars offer tasteful exclusivity to those that enjoy the finer things in life. A. Kahn Design is for the individual who will not submit to a life of uniformity and who will only accept perfection. Dedicated to the creation of luxury bespoke vehicles, we redesign the ordered monotony of mass produced vehicles and rebuild them into individually tailored creations.
Additional Specifications:
• Satellite Navigation
• Bluetooth
• Daytona Seats in Black
• White Piping & White Stitching in Seats
• Carbon Fibre Dashboard
• Carbon Steering Wheel
• Cruise Control
• Leather Central Tunnel
• Electric Front Seats
• Scuderia Shields
• Electro Chromatic Mirrors
• USB Connectivity
• MP3/CD Player
• F1 Gear Box
• Ceramic Brake Discs
• Premium HiFi
• Magnetic Ride
• Front & Rear Parking
Sunday, 28 August 2011
SSC Tuatara at 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance[Live Photos]
The chance of seeing live the Shelby SuperCars (SSC) Tuatara at 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance has come. As the following of the 275-mph supercar’s first reveal, also its world debut at Shanghai earlier this month, the Washington-based supercar builder used the Monterey event as the “pronounced twu‐tar‐ah” supercar’s North American debut.
But still, the designed by Ferrari P4/5 fame, Jason Castriota, supercar didn’t come with full details. We only knew that this awesome masterpiece will feature a bespoke twin-turbo 7.0-liter V8 producing 1,350 horsepower, a carbon fiber sub-frame chassis, and one-piece carbon fiber wheels. And also, some sources said this beast faster than Bugatti Veyron SuperSport. Well, waiting the official details would be better than guessing, right?
For now, just enjoy these pictures posted by SSC on its Facebook fans page. Any opinion? We love to hear that.
Saturday, 27 August 2011
Gemballa racing to Race Two Mclaren MP4 12C GT3s in 2012 Motorsport Season
German tuning specialist Gemballa through its new racing division has announced to be entering two McLaren MP4-12C GT3s into GT3 Motorsport race next season. Each car features gullwing doors, a front splitter, new optimized air vents, a large rear wing and rear diffuser on the outside. While on inside, there’s a carbon safety cell wrapped the spot, and also an F1-style steering wheel with integrated display will be featured on inside as well.
Follow the jump for the full announcement by Gemballa on its press release.
Press Release:
“GEMBALLA racing” to enter two McLaren MP4-12C GT3s in the 2012 motorsport season.
Motorsport commitment is the next milestone
The new “GEMBALLA racing” team of GEMBALLA investor Steffen Korbach will be competing in the 2012 motor sport season with two McLaren MP4-12C GT3s. With this step, the world-famous and respected car tuner from Leonberg, Germany, has set yet another milestone in GEMBALLA’s history for its 30th anniversary.
Steffen Korbach has called upon Sascha Bert, the well-known racing driver and instructor, as team manager for the motor sport involvement. In the course of his career Bert has stood on the winners’ podium at the 24-hour race, for example. Korbach had this to say about it in Frankfurt today: “Sascha Bert is an absolute pro and is ideally qualified to manage our new racing team.”
Korbach continued: “We deliberately went for the McClaren MP4-12C GT3 for our motor sport commitment, because we think the car has enormous potential to be among the season’s leaders. Together with a renowned deployment team that’s already won everything in sight and exceptional drivers, we obviously want to drive to win. Racing is in our blood.”
The team and drivers will soon be announced. “GEMBALLA racing” is intended to underline GEMBALLA’s racing expertise. GEMBALLA has been synonymous with high performance, reliability and extraordinary qualities for 30 years.
Fifteen years after the McLaren F1 GTR won the world famous 24-hours of Le Mans in its debut, “GEMBALLA racing” is now entering the lists. In this respect the McLaren MP4-12C GT3 has top notch technology at its disposal. A wing-door vehicle with a huge rear spoiler, the car has a 3.8-l V8 twin turbo engine, carbon safety cell, new front splitter, optimised air vents at the front and a large diffuser at the back. The steering wheel with integrated display is an ode to Formula 1.
The new “GEMBALLA racing SE” is an independent company headed by GEMBALLA Supervisory Board director Marco Marquardt and will be devoted exclusively to motor racing.
The GEMBALLA brand has been a global name in the performance improvement and modification of mainly Porsche vehicles as well as the construction of own-brand vehicles based on body shells for some 30 years.
GEMBALLA has made a name for itself as one of the most extreme Porsche tuners and has received worldwide attention with its modified Porsches such as the GEMBALLA Avalanche, based on the Porsche 911, or the GEMBALLA Mirage GT, based on the Porsche Carrera GT.
Recently, to mark the 30-year market presence of the GEMBALLA name, GEMBALLA unveiled the GEMBALLA TORNADO, based on the Porsche Cayenne, and the GEMBALLA MISTRALE, based on the Porsche Panamera. Both vehicles have over 700 HP and are strictly limited for purchase to only 30 selected customers. More information on this at www.gemballa.com.
GEMBALLA will be entering the 2012 motor sport season with “GEMBALLA racing” and two McLaren MP4-12C GT3s.
More information on partners and sponsors will be available soon.
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