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Monday, May 5, 2008

Mercedes S Class by ART

Two tone color schemes may not be for everyone, but this bronze and sandstone color combination works remarkably well for the new Mercedes S Class. ART tuning is responsible for this tuning package and has also developed a range of other accessories for the new S-Class.

The 5.4 liter engine has been tweaked to produce 296 kW / 403 hp, a 11 kW / 15 hp increase, thanks to engine electronics fine tuning and a sports air filter. Torque has been increased to 550 Nm up from 530 Nm. The sport exhaust system with sport rear silencer is displayed through four hard-chromed polished tail pipes measuring 80 mm in diameter.

ART Tuning has also installed a new front spoiler, side skirts, rear skirt with diffuser and trunk lid spoiler. The headlamp set includes Xenon upperbeam headlamps and halogen fog lamps with turning light function. The car is lowered by 35 mm and sits on 20 inch alloy wheels.


The interior is finished in mocca and sandy beige leather and comes with a sport steering wheel with paddle shifters, electric curtain set for the rear and velours carpet set. A refrigerator can be installed in the rear center console upon request.

Sunday, May 4, 2008

Shelby Commemorative MkII GT40

When a man of Carrol Shelby's stature in the automotive industry reaches the grand old young age of 85, there is little more Shelby Automobiles can do to celebrate other than recreate the iconic GT40 with a new 85th commemorative version.

The new MKII GT40 will stay true to the original version featuring the original styling inside and out and comes as a rolling chassis built to accommodate any shelby branded engine which could include the top of the line 427FE V8. Unfortunately as this vehicle is only a rolling chassis, no specs have been released.

Available in three different colors: Arcadian Blue with whites stripes, black with silver stripes and red with white stripes, the MKII GT40 will be limited to a production of 85 units in each color.

A race version will also be made available with extra features including a roll bar, fuel cell and A/C delete, see below for a list of some of the commemorative features on all versions.

Features

  • Record sale into the Shelby Registry
  • Shelby MSO and dash plaque
  • Carroll Shelby engraved door handles
  • Carroll Shelby etched left and right front headlight covers
  • Roundels with 85 number decals
  • Leather seating
  • Hood wind diffusers
  • CS GT40® numbered plaque
  • CS GT40® side sill graphics
  • Carroll Shelby signature floor and sill mats
  • 85th Commemorative hood badge
  • 85th Special Edition decal
  • Available in right and left hand drive