In what has been tagged as the most expensive car ever to come out of, the Lexus LFA Supercar took the Tokyo Motor Show by storm and dwarfing other car manufacturers on hand. The Lexus LFA is a limited edition supercar that will retail for a whopping $375,000. It features a lightweight carbon-fiber reinforced polymer body as well as suspensions made of lightweight-aluminum alloy. It also has carbon-ceramic breaks which all comprise its even allocated weight distribution of 48:52.

Other highlights of the Lexus LFA include a 4.8 liter V-10 engine paired with a 6-speed transmission which be sufficient for its boasted top speed of 202 MPH. Production for the limited edition Lexus LFA supercar will start December 10, 2010. Orders are now being taken at the Lexus LFA website.

(Source) New York Times

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Just in case you haven’t seen it for real and you are in Southern California, drop by the Shelley BMW dealerships to catch a glimpse of the 2010 BMW Z4. The latest BMW vehicle which costs a whopping $45,750, is powered by a turbocharged inline six cylinder engine with high-precision direct injection that feeds fuel directly into each cylinder giving greater torque.

The new Z4 is also the first BMW roadster with a retractable hardtop. The lightweight aluminum shell opens and closes at the touch of a button within 20 seconds. The innovative roof system offers outstanding acoustic and aerodynamic qualities and allows occupants to enjoy a brighter more generous space with optimum visibility.

“The new roadster blends effortless power, artfully designed elements and luxury all in one sporty package,” said Shelly BMW General Manager Mike Kuriel. “It definitely raises the standard for style and performance in its class yet again.”

As added safety features, the Z4 comes with bi-xenon lights, Dynamic Stability Control to ensure stability on slippery surfaces, rollover safety system, enhanced breaking system, run-flat tires and Dynamic Traction Control which drivers can activate at the touch of a button.

(Source) Press

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With stakes high on owning the 2010 Audi R8 5.2 FSI Quattro, the 3rd annual Boca Raton Concours d’ Elegance auction was the real winner when the said vehicle was able to help raise $500,000.

The Florida gala to raise money for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County featured the opportunity to own the first 2010 Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro delivered to the U.S. The newest addition to the highly acclaimed Audi R8 lineup is equipped with a ten-cylinder engine that generates 525 horsepower and achieves a 0-62.14 mph time of 3.9 seconds.

The new R8 V10 also offers advanced technologies, such as a lightweight aluminum Audi Space Frame and quattro all-wheel drive, found in the eight-cylinder Audi R8 sports car that claimed several worldwide awards in 2008, including World Performance Car and World Design Car of the Year.

After bids for the Ferrari topped out at $350,000, interest in the Audi R8 V10 drove its final price to $500,000 – a record for any new-production Audi model. In 2007, an Audi R8 sold in a sealed-bid Bergdorf Goodman auction for $425,000.

(Source) Press

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In an effort to enhance the riding luxury for the 2010 Jaguar XK series, Amerigon Incorporated has been commissioned to design the Climate Control Seat(TM) (CCS(TM)) system for the new sports coupes and convertibles set for release this summer.

The new heated and cooled seat feature is standard on all XK Portfolio derivatives worldwide. The XK Portfolio is a new derivative in the XK range, introduced at 2010MY, featuring very high levels of equipment and a 5.0 naturally aspirated engine.

The feature is optional on other derivatives, although some markets have chosen to offer it as standard equipment. An example is the U.S. where the heated and cooled seat feature is standard on all 2010MY XKs.

The Jaguar XK-Series features all-new V8 engines delivering more power and performance with greater efficiency, even more dramatic looks, interior enhancements like CCS, advanced lightweight aluminum body structure and a wider range of models.

(Source) Press

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