I am a HUGE car nut. I have loved cars since I was a little kid, and have both ridden in and driven some pretty sweet rides. However, after careful consideration, I have come up with a list of 10 cars that I would DIE to drive

1. Bugatti Veyron 16.4
2. Ferrari Enzo
3. McLaren F1
4. Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4
5. Audi R8 V10
6. Bentley Continental GT Speed or SuperSports
7. Nissan GT-R
8. Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe
9. Aston Martin Vanquish or DBS
10. Porsche 911 Turbo w/ PDK

These cars represent the pinnacle of speed, comfort, automotive engineering, and luxury. Most of the cars on this list have top speeds in excess of 180 mph, and price tags ranging from $85,000 to $2,000,000. I hope, by the time I die, to have driven and/or owned every car on this list.

If anyone out there wants to make a dream come true, let me know!

UPDATE:

I got to ride in an Aston Martin Vanquish, which was uber cool.

No dobrze, blogowanie czas zacząć… W pierwszym, nieco poważniejszym poscie chciałbym podzielić się z Wami wybranymi refleksjami z ubiegłotygodniowej wizyty na genewskim salonie samochodowym. Jak to zwykle bywa podczas roboczego, prasowego dnia na targach, oglądanie samochodów zwykle schodzi na dalszy plan – tyle jest przecież innych rzeczy do załatwienia, hostess do sfotografowania, etc. Sami wiecie… Dlatego tak naprawdę skoncentrowałem się w tym roku tylko na trzech modelach, ale za to z zupełnie przeciwstawnych biegunów – z jednej strony  znalazł się Bentley Continental Flying Spur i Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe, z drugiej – Tata Nano, znana szerzej jako najtańszy model samochodu na świecie. Dzisiaj pozostaniemy jednak w sferze luksusu.

Zaznaczam przy tym, iż ani Bentley ani Rolls-Royce nie są tegorocznymi nowościami – po prostu przykuły tym razem moją uwagę. Najpierw przymierzyłem się do Bentleya. Zamknięcie drzwi dosłownie przenosi w inny świat. Wszystko tu jest imponujące i z absolutnie najwyższej półki – deskę rozdzielczą można by wystawić w galerii sztuki, skórą z siedzeń obić sofę w apartamencie prezydenckim w Burdż al-Arab w Dubaju, a kierownicę chciałbym nosić przy sobie jako wisiorek na szyji, aby móc ją trzymać w momentach, kiedy świat wokół wydaje się zły… Swoją drogę ciekawe, ile ona kosztuje? Cały Flying Spur to wydatek circa 220 tys. euro.

Ze stoiska Bentleya skierowałem swoje kroki w kierunku Rolls-Royce’a. Tam, nie bacząc na nerwowe gesty pięknej blondynki (jak się później okazało przesympatycznej i megakompetentnej), zająłem miejsce za kierownicą Phantoma Coupe, w cenie ponad 440 tys. euro. Jak logika podpowiada, powinno być zatem dwa razy bardziej:  luksusowo, elegancko, niesamowicie, wręcz zabójczo… Tymczasem było… dziwnie. Przepych – owszem, wyciekał z każdej ręcznie wymierzonej szczeliny, jednak nie było to w stanie zrekompensować poczucia irracjonalności sytuacji. Ten samochód jest po prostu zrobiony w innej skali niż wszystkie inne. Kilometry kwadratowe blachy rozciągające się przed przednią szybą, tony drewna wokół i dywaniki z owczej wełny z włosami sięgającymi kierowcy po szyję… Nie uwierzycie, ale żeby zamknąć drzwi w tym aucie, trzeba nacisnąć przycisk na desce rozdzielczej; jeśli spróbujecie zrobić to własnymi siłami, na Waszej polówce Ralpha Laurena pojawią się nieestetyczne plamy potu… Jeżeli możni tego świata budują korporacje, snują intrygi i manipulują kursem złotówki, aby stać  ich było na takie samochody – nie rozumiem tego świata. O ile jestem w stanie pojąć, że ktoś ma ochotę zamknąć się w luksusowym bunkrze (czyt. Phantomie) i pomknąć nim autostradą, o tyle chęci zajęcia miejsca za jego kierownicą (bo taka jest przecież idea Phantoma Coupe) już nie jestem w stanie objąć swoim rozumem. Sory.

Bentley Continenal Flying Spur po wizycie w Genewie urósł do rangi samochodu moich marzeń. Chciałbym jeździć tym autem na co dzień, za kierownicą, nawet po ulicach Katowic czy Warszawy. Robiłbym to z uśmiechem na twarzy. A dwa razy droższy Rolls? Widziałem go ostatnio na drodze w Paryżu. Nawet na Champs-Elysees wydawał się nie na miejscu, wciąż był w innej skali…

W kolejnym podejściu do tematu salonu genewskiego zastanowimy się nad sensem istnienia Taty Nano. Serdecznie zapraszam!

I know I wrote a car blog not long ago but I’m writing another one. One reason to write another car blog is that I just need to get my mind off of all of the craziness and pressures of our world and our country right now. One of the ways I wind down and relax is to think about another passion in my life beside God, wife, family and church. The other passion in my life are automobiles. I love many different types of automobiles. In fact a good designed, incredible looking car is like a fine piece of art too me. Rolls Royce is one of the finest car companies in the world and in my estimation they don’t just create cars, but they create works of art. I know, not everyone will agree with me but I love the way a Rolls Royce looks. The lines, the proportions and craftsmanship are exceptional. I love many different cars but Rolls Royces are some of my favorites. Since I’m a pastor, probably the closest I will ever get to a Rolls Royce is to look at photos and that’s ok. So join with me as I admire a few of my faves in the world of automobiles, the Roll Royce Phantom, Phantom Drophead Coupe and Phantom Coupe.

New Rolls Royce Phantom Cars in India

This is one of the most expensive cars in India and it is natural to think that if they will make a good numbers in India. But surprisingly the thought takes a twist. The demand for Rolls Royce models in India is high. In the 2008, 14 cars were sold despite the global recession. The most interesting fact is that, the car manufacturer aimed at selling 18 cars but they say that sold below their target because of economic crisis.

There are impressive numbers of buyers for this noble car who can customize the according to their choice opting from a wide range of 44,000 colours.

duPont released their picks for the best cars available in 11 different categories.  The Bugatti Veyron took the 2009 Car of the Year award while the Corvette ZR1 got best bang for the buck.  Read on to find out who the winners were in the other 9 categories.

PRESS RELEASE

ERA OF EXTREME RAW HORSEPOWER MAY HAVE PEAKED

Exotic Cars Are Becoming Greener with Increased Social Awareness from Buyers

St. Petersburg, FL. (October 7, 2008) – The days of new exotic cars emerging with astonishing amounts of horsepower may have reached their apex in 2009 model year and may decrease in the future, according to industry expert Tom duPont. Manufacturers at the top end of the auto industry are making luxury vehicles that perform better through lighter weight construction and advanced engine technology.

Tom duPont believes that, despite the luxury marketplaces’ tradition of resisting environmental change, the technological advancements and social implications that go along with environmentally friendly vehicles are creating a “social consciousness” and greening of the exotic car market.

Readers of the duPont REGISTRY™ Exotic Car Buyers Guide will have the chance to take a look at the current industry leaders and winners of the “Best Of” Categories – on sale October 7.

Focusing on the eleven “Best Of” categories in the annual duPont REGISTRY™ Exotic Car Buyers Guide for 2009, the key stats illustrate the new peak in horsepower and trends for 2009:

* Total Price of vehicles in the all 11 “Best of” categories rose 200 percent from 2008-2009
o $1.5 million to more than $4.5 million
* Average price for the winning 11 categories was up 118 percent – an increase of $222,000 due mostly to the addition of two $2 million plus supercars this year
o In 2008 the average price of the “Best of” car was $188,000
o In 2009 the average price was just over $410,000
* The total cumulative horsepower skyrocketed by 57 percent from 4,276 to 6,723
o That is an increase of more than 2,447 hp
* Average horsepower is up by 13 percent from 2008
o On average, there was an increase of more than 75 hp per vehicle
* Interestingly, an average engine cylinder for the 11 winners was a V-10

“The trend of increasing raw horsepower may have peaked this year,” says Thomas L. duPont, Publisher of the duPont REGISTRY™. “Some of the vehicles in this year’s guide are going to be the last of their breed and we may see the horsepower fall and the carbon footprints reduce even faster over the next three years as the parent company manufacturers take into account the environmental realities.”

With the recent introduction of powerful, ultra-luxury green machines to the automotive marketplace, there has been a fundamental shift in what influences buyers’ decisions. The annual duPont REGISTRY™ Exotic Car Buyers Guide highlights the newest and most sought-after green exotics including the $2.3 million E85 clean-burning Koenigsegg CCXR, the electric Tesla Roadster and hydrogen-fueled Ronn Motors Scorpion.

Selected by the duPont REGISTRY™ luxury automotive experts for price, performance and value, the annual list incorporates the most exclusive and most powerful to assist buyers when choosing between sedans, convertibles, and green vehicles:

For 2009, the duPont REGISTRY™’s “Best Of” winners are

· 2009 Car of the Year: Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
· Best New Performance Sedan: Bentley Flying Spur Speed
· Best New Performance Coupe: Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series
· Best New Convertible: Ferrari California
· Best New Exotic: Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4
· Best Exotic Concept: Saleen S5S Raptor
· Best Bang for the Buck: Corvette ZR1
· Best New Luxury Coupe: Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe
· Best Performing Green Exotic: Koenigsegg CCXR
· Best Green Car Innovation: Ronn Motors Scorpion
· Best Green Exotic: Tesla Roadster

About duPont Publishing, Inc.

duPont Publishing, Inc., founded in 1984 and headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, publishes six luxury/lifestyle titles that reach individuals whose net worth significantly exceeds what is traditionally considered upscale, and dynamic web sites that mirror and complement these publications. Current publications include duPont REGISTRY A Buyers Gallery of Fine Automobiles®; duPont REGISTRY A Buyers Gallery of Fine Homes®; duPont REGISTRY A Buyers Gallery of Fine Boats®, duPont REGISTRY Celebrity Car®, duPont REGISTRY™ Exotic Car Buyers Guide and duPont REGISTRY® Luxury Living in Tampa Bay, which is a lifestyle guide to Tampa Bay, Florida. For additional information on duPont Publishing and its luxury/lifestyle titles, call 727-573-9339 or visit www.duPontREGISTRY.com

Source: AutoBlog

Rolls-Royce decided to unveil their new Phantom Coupe to a small select mix of media and customers at their showroom on Wednesday evening. Entering the showroom, the Coupe under a veil of red sat in the middle with the wall in the background covered with small LED’s, mimicking the starlight headlining in the actual car.

The Coupe is powered with the same 6.75 litre V12 we are all so familiar with in the Phantom and the Drophead Coupe as well. But in usual Rolls-Royce composure, all of the 453 horses are delivered to the wheels as controlled and unhurried as a Windsor grey horse pulling the queens carriage. The Drophead and the Phantom made an obligatory appearance aswell, borrowing space from the Porsche showroom next to RR’s.

The Coupe comes almost a year after the Drophead cruised to our shores, and sales for it has been pretty good here considering the cost of it. So far just below 10 of these luxury land yatchs have been delivered to their owners since their introduction. Even though both the drophead and coupe share almost similar everything, they both appeal to a different segment of people. So different in fact that since it’s introduction, 70% of RR’s new customers are new. 

The younger, affluent segment of the market seem to relate to the image conveyed in the marquee’s newer creations. Even I found myself wanting one. Walking around the car admiring every curve on the body, the plush leather seats that gives you that right balance of snug but without being too comfortable. A beautiful car in almost every aspect you could think off but I’m just wondering how this would compare to the Bentley Brooklands. Till I do manage to get my hands on it, enjoy the pictures.

Jump: http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y138/raginb21/Rolls-Royce%20Phantom%20Coupe/

Ok, there’s really no contest in this one.
But it was rather comical to have these 2 very different cars bumper to bumper.
The former is a 1.4 litre economy car and the latter is a 6.75 litre luxury car with an automatically retractable Spirit of Ecstacy, (which is the little fairy on top of the radiator grille) optic fibre threads on the interior roof mimicking a starry night and auto closing doors that according to this commercial, should make any female passenger come on the spot turn into jelly.

A classic case of 小巫见大巫.

Ni har säkert väntat länge på detta, del II av bilmässan i Genéves.

Audi R8 LeMans TDI

Audi R8 LeMans TDI

Alfa 8C Spider

Alfa 8C Spider

Bugatti Veyron FGB Hermes

Bugatti Veyron FGB Hermes

Fiat 500 Abarth

Fiat 500 Abarth

Brabus Black Bullit

Brabus Ultimate

Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR Roadster

Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR Roadster

Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG

Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG

Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé

Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé

Maserati GranTurismo S

Maserati GranTurismo S

Jaguar XKRS

Jaguar XKRS

Källa: Autoblog.com

Ce poti sa mai scrii cand apar astfel de sculpturi pe roti? Nimic. Le contemplezi in cele câteva poze si speri. Asta dacă esti un romantic incurabil. Pentru mine, farmecul Rolls Royce si Bentley a fost făcut ţăndări de Irinel si Monica. Spirit of Ecstasy a fost desacralizata de machedonul Becali.

Iata poze cu automobilul care, in mod sigur, va fi călcat in picioare de otrepe cu pantofi de lac plini de noroi :

Phontom Coupe-ul abunda de elemente luxuriante, de bun gust, atât la interior cat si la exterior. Pasagerii nu vor atinge in acest Rolls nimic făcut din plastic, singurele materiale cu care aceştia vor avea tangente sunt pielea, lemnul si cromul. Si sa nu uitam modul spectaculos de deschidere al portierelor…