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Eccentric Cars Off The Roads
Want the oddballs in the automotive world? Well, brace yourself for the most eccentric cars off the roads. They are exotic. They are intriguing. But they are not for everybody to have and hold.
In today’s auto shows, manufacturers are shelling out a fortune to be part of the specialty market players that introduce the most eccentric cars. The recognition, regardless of the fact that the cars will not be allowed on the roads, is enough to make the automakers elated.
One of the exotic cars ever launched is the Artega, which was penned by Henrik Fisker, famed for being an extraordinary designer. The car is a fresh contribution from a new German automaker that plans to enter in the manufacture of high-performance sports cars for daily use. The 2008 Artega features a 3.6-liter Volkswagen-sourced V6 mated to the DSG twin-clutch gearbox of the company to produce maximum output of 300 horsepower via the rear wheels.
Another odd car is dubbed Carver One, which is said to be the “the world’s first commercially available self-balancing, tilting, three-wheeled vehicle.” Carver One is part motorcycle, part car; it is all about thrills over practicality. The contraption features a removable roof panel, 660-cubic-centimeter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, producing 68 horsepower and 74 pound-feet of torque.
Gumpert Apollo Sport is another eccentric car to behold. Apollo Sport is given the high-performing mid-engine supercar powered by a 4.2-liter Audi V8 engine. It also features a fixed rear wing, rugged body, and gullwing doors that flip up on their roof-mounted hinges. It resembles the looks of a race car straight out of the FIA GT European supercar series.
Make way for the Rinspeed eXasis, a drivable “glass” car that features an aluminum frame with a clear plastic body and floor. The car is powered by a 150-hp two-cylinder engine, which sits on the transmission. To note, the car’s power-to-weight ratio puts it in line with the likes of a Porsche.
The Spanish automaker A. D. Tramontana has set forth a carbon-fiber road missile as a melding of Formula One cars and fighter planes. The company said the Tramontana was “modeled on the streamlined curves of the Costa Brava’s winds.” The car is given a twin-turbo V12 engine that generates 720 horsepower, about as powerful as a race car. The full production version of the car will go on sale this summer in Europe. Read the rest of this entry »
Bentley Limousines
Posted by in Bentley on June 23, 2011
Bentley Motors is a British automaker now owned by the Volkswagen Group that has seen a resurgence in recent years. Models such as the Continental and Arnage have become popular. Celebrities such as soccer star David Beckham, Nicole Richie, Kim Kardasian and Paris Hilton own or have owned Bentley’s. Bentley’s are some of the most luxurious cars on the road today, with a price tag well in excess of $100,00.
Classic Bentley’s are a popular choice for limousine rental. Bentley limousines are distinctive and refined. Some limousines companies offer rental of classic 1960s Bentley limos. These limos, with their antique chrome grills, real wood accent panels and sumptuous leather interiors are a great choice whether it is for a wedding, prom, or any special event.
Bentley’s are classic and timeless symbols of luxury and refinement. If you have ever seen the commercial where the man says “Pardon me, do you happen to have any Gray Poupon?”, that is a Bentley. Queen Elizabeth II of England has used a Bentley limousine.
Modern Bentley’s such as the Arnage model are also offered in limousine form. These limos are stylish and majestic offering world-class engineering and luxury. They are typically powered by Bentley’s legendary 6.75-liter turbocharged V-8 engine, which produces 400 horsepower.
Bentley limos offer a great degree of privacy and security in a beautiful environment. Typically these limos offer seating for three making them perfect for that special couple on their big day. They help make an important event extra memorable and special. They also provide excellent photo opportunities to capture the moment. Read the rest of this entry »