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<rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://tumblr.superfeedr.com/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"/><description>I get most of my information and pictures from seriouswheels.com.</description><title>A blog about cars.</title><generator>Tumblr (3.0; @ablogaboutcars)</generator><link>http://ablogaboutcars.tumblr.com/</link><item><title>2012 Ferrari 458 Italia China Special Edition

Engine: 4.5L...</title><description>&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2sdf0Vn861rr0lqdo1_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2sdf0Vn861rr0lqdo2_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2sdf0Vn861rr0lqdo3_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;2012 Ferrari 458 Italia China Special Edition&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Engine: 4.5L V8&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Horsepower: 570HP&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;0-60: -3.4 seconds&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Top speed: 202mph+&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ferrari celebrates its 20th anniversary in China with an important exhibition and a special edition of the 458 Italia&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align="left"&gt;Shanghai, 10 April - This year marks the 20th anniversary for Ferrari in China since the first Ferrari, a 348 TS, was ordered in Beijing. To celebrate this historical milestone, in a few weeks time Ferrari will inaugurate its first ever permanent brand exhibition outside of Maranello at the Italia Center of Shanghai World Expo Park. Covering 900 square metres the Ferrari Exhibition will last for three years and will feature some of the best collections from the Maranello Museum divided into five topics, including Ferrari in China, Green Technology, Product, Design and Racing.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Along with current and past Ferrari models, visitors will gain first-hand experience with a rich selection of images and videos made especially for this exhibition.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Another important element for the 20th anniversary celebration is the introduction of the 458 Italia special edition of only 20 cars dedicated exclusively to the China market. The car’s livery is characterized by unique Chinese elements and is finished in a brand new colour called Marco Polo Red specially developed for this exclusive car which will be presented at the inauguration of the Ferrari Exhibition at the Shanghai Expo Park’s Italian Center.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The inspiration behind the livery came from the longma theme which is an old Chinese idiom which means “the vigor and spirit of the legendary dragon-horse”. Dragon is a symbol of Chinese culture, standing for courage, passion and success, whilst Ferrari’s prancing horse logo is one of the most recognized symbols in the world representing Italian cultural identity and its unrivalled achievements in the design and engineering fields.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The 458 Italia is a very high performing and exclusive 8 cylinder mid-rear engined car which has won over 35 awards all around the world. The 458 Italia mixes very innovative technology with exclusivity and design and it perfectly encapsulates the passion and vitality of the longma spirit.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The most eye-catching element of the car’s exterior is the golden dragon on the front bonnet, which is offset by gold and black livery stripes symbolizing a racing track. The image of the soaring dragon and the prancing horse on the front bonnet complement each other perfectly, and are the finishing touch to the car’s overall design. The symbols reflect both Chinese culture as well as Ferrari’s constant innovation.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This unique design is enhanced by gold finish to the rims and the aeroelastic winglets. The interior also reflects the unique longma spirit and the celebration of Chinese culture with gold embroidery on the car’s head rests, while the engine start button on each of the 20 cars is inscribed with the simplified Chinese characters for ‘start’, and a ‘20th Anniversary Special Edition’ plaque is set into the dash.”&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://ablogaboutcars.tumblr.com/post/21439390410</link><guid>http://ablogaboutcars.tumblr.com/post/21439390410</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:20:59 +0100</pubDate><category>Ferrari</category><category>Italy</category><category>China</category><category>Chinese</category><category>2012</category><category>cars</category><category>Ferrari 458</category><category>458</category><category>supercar</category><category>super car</category></item><item><title>Gulf-liveried McLaren F1 GTR</title><description>&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2fmrwxxh71rr0lqdo1_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2fmrwxxh71rr0lqdo2_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2fmrwxxh71rr0lqdo3_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2fmrwxxh71rr0lqdo4_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2fmrwxxh71rr0lqdo5_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;h1&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Gulf-liveried McLaren F1 GTR&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://ablogaboutcars.tumblr.com/post/21035586538</link><guid>http://ablogaboutcars.tumblr.com/post/21035586538</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:14:19 +0100</pubDate><category>Top Gear</category><category>McLaren</category><category>McLaren F1</category><category>Racing</category><category>GTR</category><category>McLaren F1 GTR</category></item><item><title>Engine: 4L V8
Horsepower: 420hp

“(from BMW Press...</title><description>&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m22zckEubw1rr0lqdo1_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m22zckEubw1rr0lqdo2_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m22zckEubw1rr0lqdo3_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m22zckEubw1rr0lqdo4_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m22zckEubw1rr0lqdo5_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m22zckEubw1rr0lqdo6_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m22zckEubw1rr0lqdo7_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m22zckEubw1rr0lqdo8_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Engine: 4L V8&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Horsepower: 420hp&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;(from BMW Press Release)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;  Unique: BMW M GmbH develops the world’s fastest pickup. Drive and suspension technology from the BMW M3 – comprehensive testing completed on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife – 420 hp and 450 kg load capacity – world premiere on 1 April 2011.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;span&gt;Munich. Following the BMW M3 Coupé, BMW M3 Convertible and BMW M3 Sedan, a fourth body variant of this globally successful high-performance sports car is about to cause a stir. Under the strictest secrecy, the world’s first high-performance pickup has been created at the BMW M GmbH development centre. The sportiest example by far in this vehicle category, the BMW M3 Pickup will fire the imaginations of all motorists with a deep appreciation of top performance matched by a keen practical bent. 309 kW/420 hp under the bonnet and a rear-axle load capacity of up to 450 kilos take the hallmark BMW M relationship between race-oriented driving pleasure and everyday utility to an entirely new level. This unique vehicle has already completed extensive test and set-up drives on the Nürburgring’s Nordschleife in advance of its global unveiling on 1 April 2011.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;span&gt;With this vehicle, BMW M GmbH once again furnishes evidence of its exceptional competence in developing and building high-grade, individual dream cars. With a high-revving V8 engine at the front, a generously sized load area behind and a removable Targa roof above, driver and passengers in the BMW M3 Pickup will relish an unprecedented take on the familiar M feeling. Yet this spectacular new development is unmistakably recognisable as a member of the BMW M3 model family. Corroborating this kinship are not just the inimitable power of the engine, but also fine-tuned aerodynamics and a tailored suspension set-up. Measurements in the wind tunnel at the BMW Group’s Aerodynamic Test Centre showed a Cd factor on a par with that of the BMW M3 Coupé. Like every BMW M model, the BMW M3 Pickup has also demonstrated its dynamic potential on the North Loop of the Nürburgring. Official lap times have not yet been released, but the needle in the dial vouched for a top speed of 300 km/h.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;span&gt;The kerb weight of the world’s fastest pickup undercuts that of the BMW M3 Convertible by around 50 kilograms. Removing the Targa roof shaves off a further 20 kg while at the same time lowering the car’s centre of gravity. This most unusual experience of top-down driving pleasure in a BMW M3 thus goes hand in hand with further optimised dynamic handling.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;span&gt;The practical features of the BMW M3 Pickup are no less impressive. Maximum load capacity has been raised to 450 kilograms. The load bed of the BMW M3 Pickup is clad in high-grade structured aluminium sheeting and provides the biggest cargo capacity ever offered on a BMW M vehicle. In terms of the unit of measurement generally applied to premium automobiles, that gives the loading area of the BMW M3 Pickup the capacity to carry up to 20 standard 46-inch golf bags. What’s more, the BMW M3 Pickup is the first BMW M3 variant in the 25-year-plus history of this model range to come with a trailer tow hitch.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;span&gt;Notwithstanding these unquestionable stand-out qualities, the BMW M3 Pickup will not be heading for the golf course or series development, but will retain its status as an exclusive one-off. It is earmarked for use as a workshop transport vehicle for BMW M GmbH. With this in mind, the current BMW M3 Pickup – unlike a similar predecessor built back in the 1980s – has gone through the requisite procedures to earn its road certification. Which makes it officially a truck – but one that puts a whole new spin on the meaning of the word.”&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://ablogaboutcars.tumblr.com/post/20617036124</link><guid>http://ablogaboutcars.tumblr.com/post/20617036124</guid><pubDate>Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:17:06 +0100</pubDate><category>BMW</category><category>M3</category><category>BMW M3</category><category>BMW M3 Pickup</category><category>Pickup</category><category>Pickup truck</category><category>trucks</category><category>cars</category><category>german</category></item><item><title>Engine: 8.4L V10
Horsepower: 640hp

“(from Dodge Press...</title><description>&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m22yd6K3RU1rr0lqdo1_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m22yd6K3RU1rr0lqdo2_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m22yd6K3RU1rr0lqdo3_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m22yd6K3RU1rr0lqdo4_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m22yd6K3RU1rr0lqdo5_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m22yd6K3RU1rr0lqdo6_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m22yd6K3RU1rr0lqdo7_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m22yd6K3RU1rr0lqdo8_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m22yd6K3RU1rr0lqdo9_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Engine: 8.4L V10&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Horsepower: 640hp&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;(from Dodge Press Release)  2013 SRT® Viper – The Return of the Snake&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;blockquote&gt;
&lt;p align="left"&gt;• Street and Racing Technology (SRT®) brand’s flagship performance machine returns with more power and performance, superior craftsmanship, new technologies and creature comforts&lt;br/&gt;• Two new models include SRT® Viper and SRT Viper GTS&lt;br/&gt;• All-aluminum, mid-engine 8.4-liter V-10 delivers an estimated 640 horsepower and 600 lb.-ft. of torque – the most torque of any naturally aspirated sports car engine in the world&lt;br/&gt;• Chassis enhancements bring 50 percent improvement in torsional stiffness&lt;br/&gt;• Triple-digit weight reduction results in Viper best power-to-weight ratio&lt;br/&gt;• Standard safety features include electronic multistage stability control, traction control and new 4-channel anti-lock brake system (ABS)&lt;br/&gt;• All-new, innovative interior designs set new standards with premium materials, new technologies and superior craftsmanship&lt;br/&gt;• All-new carbon-fiber and aluminum skin is sculpted for high-speed stability and a slippery .364 drag coefficient (Cd)&lt;br/&gt;• Timeless exterior design incorporates iconic Viper styling cues with a contemporary execution”&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/blockquote&gt;</description><link>http://ablogaboutcars.tumblr.com/post/20615882766</link><guid>http://ablogaboutcars.tumblr.com/post/20615882766</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 23:55:52 +0100</pubDate><category>Dodge</category><category>Dodge Viper</category><category>Dodge SRT</category><category>SRT</category><category>Viper</category><category>Dodge SRT Viper</category><category>2013</category><category>American</category><category>cars</category></item><item><title>“(from Mini Press Release)  Bring on the summer! MINI goes...</title><description>&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m22y0qGP511rr0lqdo1_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m22y0qGP511rr0lqdo2_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m22y0qGP511rr0lqdo3_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m22y0qGP511rr0lqdo4_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m22y0qGP511rr0lqdo5_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m22y0qGP511rr0lqdo6_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m22y0qGP511rr0lqdo7_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m22y0qGP511rr0lqdo8_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m22y0qGP511rr0lqdo9_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;(from Mini Press Release)  Bring on the summer! MINI goes camping.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;span&gt;Munich. The MINI feels very much at home just about anywhere on the planet. And soon the world will also be the oyster of MINI drivers and their entourages. 12 days on from the “official” start of spring, MINI can announce its arrival among the ranks of camping outfitters. A sumptuously appointed caravan with two sleeping bays and a roof-top tent (also designed for two) in the classic John Cooper Works colour scheme will whet the appetite for do-it-yourself summer holidays peppered with spur-of-the-moment detours along the way. The British premium car maker is very literally inviting us all to dream, while reinforcing its status as a universal supplier of stylish mobility solutions. Its aim is clear: following the unveiling of the MINI Clubvan Concept – the first MINI for everyday business use – at the Geneva Motor Show in early March 2012, come 1 April it will be time to offer customers a very MINI holiday experience as well.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;span&gt;As style-conscious globetrotters have long recognised, the MINI gets a warm welcome wherever it goes. And the MINI Countryman reaches those parts even its siblings hesitate to venture. Having found that perfect spot, however, what we’ve been lacking has been a suitably MINI, suitably impromptu way of bedding down for the night. Enter the “Cowley” caravan, offering everything you need to pitch camp in comfort: two welcoming sleeping berths, a twin-burner gas-stove, a water tank with pump and dish-washing facility, a solar module to charge the on-board battery and a 230-volt power connection to supply the refrigerator, TV/DVD and hi-fi stereo system.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;span&gt;“Maximum touring pleasure on a minimal footprint” is the formula for this exclusive pied-à-terre on wheels, very much in the spirit of the creative use of space for which MINI is renowned. The silhouette of the Cowley brings to mind the sweeping circular curves of the door trim inside a MINI. Plus, both side doors have sliding windows, as was the way of things in the Classic Mini up to 1969. The eye-catching trailer is only 12 centimetres (under five inches) wider than a MINI Clubman mirror to mirror and weighs just under 300 kilograms (661 lb). Indeed, with its outstanding agility and fleetness of foot, there’s no danger of the hallmark MINI driving fun being left behind over long journeys.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;span&gt;For cars like the John Cooper Works top sports models where a trailer coupling is not an option, the “Swindon” roof-top tent provides a neat solution. The tent can be fitted easily to the roof of a MINI, MINI Clubman or MINI Countryman, and likewise offers sleeping space for two people. All of which makes those stressful last-minute searches for accommodation “so last holiday”. Having found a fittingly dreamy place to catch a stylish night’s shut-eye, it’s just a case of climbing up onto the roof of the MINI, lifting up the upper half of the roof-top tent box and plumping your pillows ready for impact. The roof-top tent works a treat, whether the location for your beauty sleep is the English shires or the foothills of Kilimanjaro. Indeed, should you have chosen one of nature’s livelier spots to spend the night, the elevated sleeping position will keep passers-by from the animal world at arm’s length.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;span&gt;The design of the roof-top tent box allows it to blend in seamlessly with the MINI when closed. Its lower shell is painted Midnight Black, the upper opening section in Chili Red – a combination previously the preserve of John Cooper Works models.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;span&gt;This is not the first time that MINI has come up with an eyebrow-raising take on overnight accommodation. During the 2006 football World Cup in Germany, MINI “fan hotels” laid on a whole new dimension in hospitality. MINI cars were converted into comfortable destinations of slumber for followers of the Italian, French and Brazilian national teams – and painted in the respective national colours. Neutral fans, meanwhile, could find refuge in the MINI Hotel International.”&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://ablogaboutcars.tumblr.com/post/20615485120</link><guid>http://ablogaboutcars.tumblr.com/post/20615485120</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 23:48:24 +0100</pubDate><category>Mini</category><category>2012</category><category>camping</category><category>German</category><category>British</category><category>BMW</category></item><item><title>“(from Rolls-Royce Press Release)  ROLLS-ROYCE GHOST...</title><description>&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m22xiqxAj61rr0lqdo1_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m22xiqxAj61rr0lqdo2_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m22xiqxAj61rr0lqdo3_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;(from Rolls-Royce Press Release)  ROLLS-ROYCE GHOST RAISES THE TWO-TONE IN GENEVA&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;span&gt;While the launch of Phantom Series II has been making headlines centre stage at the Geneva motor show, a very special Rolls-Royce Ghost has also been winning admirers in the company’s exclusive on-stand guest lounge. Clients, dealers and media guests have been delighted by the presentation of one of the first examples of a two-tone Rolls-Royce Ghost, a bespoke option offered for the first time this year, complementing the popularity of two-tone Phantom models.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;span&gt;Finished in Infinity Black, with a Cassiopeia Silver upper two-tone, the Geneva Ghost features an interior design scheme that perfectly reflects the two-tone theme. Seashell headlining and sumptuous black leather frames black stained ash veneer into which steel pinstripes have been carefully crafted. The final luxury touch is lambswool floor mats into which feet are easily lost at the end of a hard day walking the Geneva halls.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;span&gt;“Whether Ghost or Phantom, any Rolls-Royce is a work of art, taking its place in our clients’ luxury collections alongside yachts, helicopters and fine jewellery,” said Torsten Müller-Ötvös, CEO Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. “So I am delighted that we are now able to offer two-tone options for Ghost as well as for Phantom, features that once again extend the palette upon which a Rolls-Royce masterpiece can be painted.”&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;span&gt;A second upper two-tone Rolls-Royce Ghost has recently been commissioned for delivery to a client based in the Middle East. This striking colour scheme starts with Baynunah Brown, with Arizona Sun bathing the car’s bonnet, window surrounds, roof and luggage compartment. A gold-plated Spirit of Ecstasy and double coach-line in gold finish the design.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;span&gt;Rolls-Royce Motor Cars celebrated a record sales result in 2011 with 3,538 models delivered to clients worldwide, beating the previous sales record held in 1978 when 3,347 units were sold, a period during which Rolls-Royce was under different ownership. 2011 also marked a record for the Rolls-Royce Bespoke personalisation programme, a service with Rolls-Royce’s legendary hand-craftsmanship and attention to detail at its core. Nearly every Phantom family model leaving the Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood came with some element of bespoke personalisation, from unique paint colours, interior detailing and embroidery, to exquisite whole vehicle designs including champagne sets, humidors and picnic sets.”&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://ablogaboutcars.tumblr.com/post/20614887214</link><guid>http://ablogaboutcars.tumblr.com/post/20614887214</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 23:37:37 +0100</pubDate><category>Rolls Royce</category><category>Rolls-Royce</category><category>British</category><category>cars</category><category>2012</category></item><item><title>2012 Gumpert Apollo Enraged

Engine: 4.2L V8 Supercharged
Break...</title><description>&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1rpxrTJJM1rr0lqdo1_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1rpxrTJJM1rr0lqdo2_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1rpxrTJJM1rr0lqdo3_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1rpxrTJJM1rr0lqdo4_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1rpxrTJJM1rr0lqdo5_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;2012 Gumpert Apollo Enraged&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Engine: 4.2L V8 Supercharged&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Break horsepower: 780hp&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“(from Gumpert Press Release)  Gumpert celebrates two world premieres in Geneva&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align="left"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;In the past, the sports car manufacturer GUMPERT has mainly been known for building race cars for the street. At the 82nd Geneva International Motor Show, the exclusive manufacturer premieres the&lt;br/&gt;GUMPERT apollo r, a purebred race car with the brute thrust of up to 860 hp. As the second world premiere, GUMPERT presents the special edition GUMPERT apollo enraged.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align="left"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;As the heraldic animal of the sports car manufacturer GUMPERT, the griffon also decorates the distinctive swing doors of the apollo enraged. The mythical creature is part of the designer paintjob and foils that visually emphasise the link between the enraged and the apollo r. “Even though the apollo enraged is street legal, it nevertheless carries the racing sports genes of the apollo r,” is how Roland Gumpert describes the limited special edition. This genetic connection becomes tangible through a performance boost to 780 hp and a reduction of the dry weight to 1,175 kg. Next to the flag design embroidery on the seat and headrest, the digital LCD instrument panel is the most noticeable special feature on the interior.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align="left"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Ok, so perhaps it is a bit crazy to take the most extreme, barely still street legal vehicle and make it even more extreme,” says Roland Gumpert about the limited special edition enraged – the unleashed and furious apollo. “But the idea behind the enraged, just like the apollo r itself, embodies our philosophy and our understanding of PURE GERMAN SPEED with absolute consistency.” GUMPERT intends to prove just how well, or how fast, the two vehicles actually realise this philosophy with another record time on the “Nordschleife” race course this year. And as in 2009 when breaking the record for the first time, GUMPERT will approach this together with its tyre supplier and technology partner Michelin.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://ablogaboutcars.tumblr.com/post/20246396196</link><guid>http://ablogaboutcars.tumblr.com/post/20246396196</guid><pubDate>Sat, 31 Mar 2012 22:20:14 +0100</pubDate><category>Gumpert</category><category>2012</category><category>cars</category></item><item><title>1968 Zolland Design Chevrolet Camaro Custom

Engine: Chervolet...</title><description>&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1rp9inOSn1rr0lqdo1_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1rp9inOSn1rr0lqdo2_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1rp9inOSn1rr0lqdo3_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1rp9inOSn1rr0lqdo4_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1rp9inOSn1rr0lqdo5_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1rp9inOSn1rr0lqdo6_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1rp9inOSn1rr0lqdo7_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;1968 Zolland Design Chevrolet Camaro Custom&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Engine: Chervolet LS3 V8 supercharger&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://ablogaboutcars.tumblr.com/post/20245612196</link><guid>http://ablogaboutcars.tumblr.com/post/20245612196</guid><pubDate>Sat, 31 Mar 2012 22:05:41 +0100</pubDate><category>Chevrolet</category><category>Chevrolet Camaro</category><category>Camaro</category><category>1960's</category><category>Sixties</category><category>Custom</category><category>cars</category><category>custom cars</category></item><item><title>2006 Anteros XTM Roadster

“(from Anteros Press Release)...</title><description>&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0qe8h3w2N1rr0lqdo1_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0qe8h3w2N1rr0lqdo2_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0qe8h3w2N1rr0lqdo3_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0qe8h3w2N1rr0lqdo4_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0qe8h3w2N1rr0lqdo5_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0qe8h3w2N1rr0lqdo6_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2006 Anteros XTM Roadster&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“(from Anteros Press Release) Anteros Marketing introduces exotic 550 horsepower Supercar at SEMA 2006&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Official Return for the Golden Age of Coachbuilding&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;San Leandro, California, November, 2006 – After an exciting sneak preview at the Monterey Classic Car Show, Anteros Marketing announces the Golden Age of Coach-building is here to stay.ANTEROS XTM is a limited production 2-seat convertible sports car featuring 400 to 600 horsepower, a carbon fiber composite body with a fine leather &amp; wood interior, and state-of-the-art technology throughout.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ANTEROS takes its name from the ancient god of Passion. It is a passionate expression of Automotive Fine Art. Anteros Founders, John Rothman, and son, David Rothman, commissioned a team of talented designers and fabricators to create a brutally elegant car that seamlessly blends both contemporary and classic sports car DNA into a stunning artistic sculptural statement. Anteros uses the base engineering of the C6 platform as a foundation to create this 550 horsepower rolling sculpture in carbon fiber and luxury leather.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“We had a fantastic reaction to the Anteros at the Monterey Classic Car Show, exotic car dealers around the United States are anxiously waiting production slots“, said Mr. David Rothman, President of Anteros Marketing. With pricing between $125,000 and $135,000, the ANTEROS XTM will be manufactured on a semi-custom build-to-order basis.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Anteros Marketing, a California based coachbuilder, also has under development the ANTEROS XTSTarga featuring a removable hardtop. Their future plans are to release the ANTEROS XTR Hardtop based on the ZO6 platform that will feature horsepower of 505 to 655 HP.”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://ablogaboutcars.tumblr.com/post/19126905353</link><guid>http://ablogaboutcars.tumblr.com/post/19126905353</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Mar 2012 17:36:15 +0000</pubDate><category>Anteros</category><category>roadster</category><category>cars</category><category>red</category></item><item><title>2013 Nissan 370Z

Engine: 3.7L DOHC V6
Horsepower: 332HP</title><description>&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0qcanC40K1rr0lqdo1_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0qcanC40K1rr0lqdo2_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0qcanC40K1rr0lqdo3_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0qcanC40K1rr0lqdo4_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0qcanC40K1rr0lqdo5_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0qcanC40K1rr0lqdo6_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0qcanC40K1rr0lqdo7_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;2013 Nissan 370Z&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Engine: 3.7L DOHC V6&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Horsepower: 332HP&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://ablogaboutcars.tumblr.com/post/19124610860</link><guid>http://ablogaboutcars.tumblr.com/post/19124610860</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Mar 2012 16:54:21 +0000</pubDate><category>Nissan</category><category>Nissan 370Z</category><category>Nissan Z</category><category>Z</category><category>Cars</category><category>V6</category></item><item><title>2013 Koenigsegg Agera R

Engine: 5.0L V8 supercharged
Top speed:...</title><description>&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0qc0qtTQS1rr0lqdo1_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0qc0qtTQS1rr0lqdo2_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0qc0qtTQS1rr0lqdo3_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0qc0qtTQS1rr0lqdo4_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0qc0qtTQS1rr0lqdo5_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;2013 Koenigsegg Agera R&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Engine: 5.0L V8 supercharged&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Top speed: 273mph&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://ablogaboutcars.tumblr.com/post/19124292663</link><guid>http://ablogaboutcars.tumblr.com/post/19124292663</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Mar 2012 16:48:25 +0000</pubDate><category>2013 Koenigsegg Agera R</category><category>Koenigsegg</category><category>Swedish</category><category>cars</category></item><item><title>2012 Audi A1 Quattro

Engine: 2.0L inline-4...</title><description>&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0dmoxMfSV1rr0lqdo1_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0dmoxMfSV1rr0lqdo2_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0dmoxMfSV1rr0lqdo3_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0dmoxMfSV1rr0lqdo4_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0dmoxMfSV1rr0lqdo5_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0dmoxMfSV1rr0lqdo6_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0dmoxMfSV1rr0lqdo7_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0dmoxMfSV1rr0lqdo8_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0dmoxMfSV1rr0lqdo9_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0dmoxMfSV1rr0lqdo10_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2012 Audi A1 Quattro&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Engine: 2.0L inline-4 turbocharged&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Horsepower: 240hp&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;0-60: 5.9 seconds&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Production: 333&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Top speed: 155mph&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://ablogaboutcars.tumblr.com/post/18744157873</link><guid>http://ablogaboutcars.tumblr.com/post/18744157873</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Mar 2012 20:10:06 +0000</pubDate><category>Audi</category><category>Audi Quattro</category><category>A1</category><category>Audi A1</category><category>German</category><category>cars</category></item><item><title>2012 Jeep Wrangler Arctic

“(from Jeep Press Release) ...</title><description>&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0dm8iLQkl1rr0lqdo1_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0dm8iLQkl1rr0lqdo2_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0dm8iLQkl1rr0lqdo3_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0dm8iLQkl1rr0lqdo4_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0dm8iLQkl1rr0lqdo5_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0dm8iLQkl1rr0lqdo6_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0dm8iLQkl1rr0lqdo7_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2012 Jeep Wrangler Arctic&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;(from Jeep Press Release)  Jeep Wrangler Arctic&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align="left"&gt;In order to highlight the most adventurous soul and the legendary 4x4 capability of the iconic Jeep Wrangler, Jeep introduces in Frankfurt the all-new Arctic special-edition model.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The grueling and demanding environments of the arctic offer the type of terrain the legendary Jeep Wrangler was engineered to conquer. Based on the Jeep Wrangler Sahara model, the Arctic’s winter theme is immediately recognizable. The new special edition features exclusive styling cues. The Arctic badge and decal recall the Yeti, the legendary creature that according to folk tradition lives in the uncontaminated nature of the extreme North.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;With unique black 17-inch wheels, original Mopar® accessories and an exclusive interior enhanced by distinctive colors and details, Jeep Wrangler Arctic is powered by the new 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 petrol engine matched with the automatic five-speed transaxle or by the 2.8-liter turbo diesel powertrain paired with a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The new Arctic model will be introduced in European Jeep dealerships in the first quarter of 2012 and will be available for Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited.”&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://ablogaboutcars.tumblr.com/post/18743510426</link><guid>http://ablogaboutcars.tumblr.com/post/18743510426</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Mar 2012 20:00:16 +0000</pubDate><category>Jeep</category><category>Jeep Wrangler</category><category>US Cars</category><category>USA</category><category>cars</category><category>2012</category></item><item><title>2012 Subaru BRZ

Engine: 2.0L 4-cylinder 
Horsepower: 197hp
</title><description>&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0di4r5Ju51rr0lqdo1_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0di4r5Ju51rr0lqdo2_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0di4r5Ju51rr0lqdo3_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0di4r5Ju51rr0lqdo4_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0di4r5Ju51rr0lqdo5_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0di4r5Ju51rr0lqdo6_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2012 Subaru BRZ&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Engine: 2.0L 4-cylinder &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Horsepower: 197hp&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://ablogaboutcars.tumblr.com/post/18737880891</link><guid>http://ablogaboutcars.tumblr.com/post/18737880891</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Mar 2012 18:31:38 +0000</pubDate><category>Subaru</category><category>2012</category><category>cars</category><category>Subaru BRZ</category></item><item><title>2012 Wildcat 300STR

Engine: 4.0L Rover V8
Horsepower: 270+hp</title><description>&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0dhq7b2Kf1rr0lqdo1_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0dhq7b2Kf1rr0lqdo2_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0dhq7b2Kf1rr0lqdo3_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2012 Wildcat 300STR&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Engine: 4.0L Rover V8&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Horsepower: 270+hp&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://ablogaboutcars.tumblr.com/post/18737336502</link><guid>http://ablogaboutcars.tumblr.com/post/18737336502</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Mar 2012 18:22:54 +0000</pubDate><category>Wildcat</category><category>off road</category><category>Wildcat 300str</category><category>cars</category></item><item><title>1992 Jaguar XJ220

“(from Jaguar Press Release)  The XJ220...</title><description>&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0dgrq0nmh1rr0lqdo1_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0dgrq0nmh1rr0lqdo2_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0dgrq0nmh1rr0lqdo3_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0dgrq0nmh1rr0lqdo4_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0dgrq0nmh1rr0lqdo5_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0dgrq0nmh1rr0lqdo6_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1992 Jaguar XJ220&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“(from Jaguar Press Release)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;  The XJ220 remains the fastest Jaguar ever produced and when launched in 1992 and, at 213mph, had the highest maximum speed of any production car. Constructed using advanced aluminium honeycomb, the car was immensely strong and, despite its size, weighed just 1,470 kg. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;span&gt;Originally conceived as a concept car, the XJ220 debuted at the 1988 British Motor Show. Designed by Keith Helfet, the car was signed off for production in December 1989 with TWR selected as the partner for the project.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;span&gt;Powered by a 3.5-litre, twin turbo V6, the XJ220 channelled its drive through the 18-inch Speedline rear wheels shod in specially developed 345/35 Bridgestone Expedia tyres via a five-speed gearbox and an AP Racing twin-plate clutch. The XJ220 developed 550 PS and 475 lbs ft of torque to allow it to accelerate to 60mph in under four seconds. Braking was supplied by a set of AP Racing discs and four pot callipers.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;span&gt;Built by hand in an all-new factory in Bloxham, Oxfordshire, prototype 001 was completed in 1990 while car 002 achieved 186 mph at Bruntingthorpe in September of the same year. The first customer car was completed in June 1992 with a retail price of £470,000.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;span&gt;Production ceased in 1994, by which time 275 cars had been built.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;span&gt;The silver car in attendance at the recent Jaguar Experience Day held at the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon is chassis 004, one of 10 pre-production vehicles. This example was used for extensive tyre and high speed testing at Fort Stockton, Texas, in 1991. Andy Wallace achieved a maximum speed of 213 mph in the car during the testing process. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;span&gt;Once these duties were completed the car was converted to race specification and was campaigned by Justin Law in the British GT Cup. On being retired from racing it was returned to its standard, road-going specification.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;span&gt;The yellow car is an XJ220 S - chassis ‘220-803’. This is the very first XJ220 S, built using spare parts from the Le Mans cars, including single-piece carbon fibre front and rear clamshells, revised springs and dampers and a claimed 700 PS. The luxurious interior of the road car was dropped in favour of Kevlar bucket seats and pared down, carbon trim.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;span&gt;The car was unveiled at the Autosport Show in 1993.”&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://ablogaboutcars.tumblr.com/post/18736102239</link><guid>http://ablogaboutcars.tumblr.com/post/18736102239</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Mar 2012 18:02:00 +0000</pubDate><category>Jaguar</category><category>supercars</category><category>supercar</category><category>cars</category><category>Jaguar XJ220</category><category>British</category></item><item><title>2011 Land Rover Defender Limited Edition

Engine: 2.4L...</title><description>&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0db94k43Q1rr0lqdo1_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0db94k43Q1rr0lqdo2_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0db94k43Q1rr0lqdo3_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0db94k43Q1rr0lqdo4_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0db94k43Q1rr0lqdo5_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0db94k43Q1rr0lqdo6_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0db94k43Q1rr0lqdo7_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0db94k43Q1rr0lqdo8_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0db94k43Q1rr0lqdo9_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0db94k43Q1rr0lqdo10_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2011 Land Rover Defender Limited Edition&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Engine: 2.4L diesel&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;(from Land Rover Press Release)  LAND ROVER ANNOUNCES THE NEW 2011 DEFENDER LIMITED EDITION&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;blockquote&gt;
&lt;p align="left"&gt;•Class-leading all-terrain capability with a raw and edgy style.&lt;br/&gt;•Two striking exterior colours - either Zermatt Silver or for the first time on a Defender, Nara Bronze, both with contrast Santorini Black finish to the roof and wheel arches.&lt;br/&gt;•Introduction of 16 inch Saw Tooth alloy wheels.&lt;br/&gt;•A choice of two interior colourways in either Ebony or a unique duo-tone Ebony and Almond interior.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/blockquote&gt;
&lt;p align="left"&gt;Brussels Motorshow, 10th January 2011, Land Rover launches the new 2011 Defender Limited Edition.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The Defender Limited Edition offers raw and edgy style, with the class-leading all-terrain capability you would expect of this motoring icon.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The exterior is available in either Zermatt Silver or for the first time on a Defender, Nara Bronze. These contemporary colour schemes are enhanced by a contrasting Santorini Black finish to the roof and wheel arches. And for the first time unique gloss black 16 inch Saw Tooth alloy wheels, to create a sense of raw utilitarianism.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;For the interior there are a choice of two colourways, either Ebony to complement the Zermatt Silver exterior or a duo-tone Ebony and Almond interior for the Nara Bronze exterior. The seats, with the addition of leather side bolsters, offer a more refined finish to the interior.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;There are four derivatives available, including a 90 Hard Top, 90 Station Wagon and 110 Station Wagon, with the option of a utility pack available for the 110 Station Wagon. The full range of regular options and accessories are also available to enhance capability and individuality.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Powered by the 2.4 litre common-rail diesel engine, this Defender boasts fuel efficiency and performance, with 360Nm torque for effortless towing, and enhanced on-road performance.”&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://ablogaboutcars.tumblr.com/post/18729549017</link><guid>http://ablogaboutcars.tumblr.com/post/18729549017</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Mar 2012 16:03:01 +0000</pubDate><category>Land Rover</category><category>British</category><category>Defender</category><category>cars</category><category>Land Rover Defender</category></item><item><title>2011 Chevrolet Camaro

Engine: 6.2L V8
HP: 426hp</title><description>&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0dav38MUi1rr0lqdo1_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0dav38MUi1rr0lqdo2_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0dav38MUi1rr0lqdo3_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0dav38MUi1rr0lqdo4_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0dav38MUi1rr0lqdo5_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2011 Chevrolet Camaro&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Engine: 6.2L V8&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;HP: 426hp&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://ablogaboutcars.tumblr.com/post/18729133467</link><guid>http://ablogaboutcars.tumblr.com/post/18729133467</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Mar 2012 15:54:38 +0000</pubDate><category>Chevrolet Camaro</category><category>Chevrolet</category><category>2011</category><category>US cars</category><category>usa</category><category>cars</category><category>Muscle cars</category></item><item><title>“(from GM Press Release)  45th Anniversary package...</title><description>&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0dam2n6PC1rr0lqdo1_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0dam2n6PC1rr0lqdo2_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0dam2n6PC1rr0lqdo3_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0dam2n6PC1rr0lqdo4_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;p align="left"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“(from GM Press Release)  45th Anniversary package details&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Launching this summer, the 45th Anniversary Special Edition commemorates both Camaro’s lineage and its 21st-century revival. Camaro fans will get their first look at the 45th Anniversary Special Edition at the Camaro5 Fest II, April 15 in Arizona. The anniversary package will be offered on Camaro’s top two trim levels (2LT and 2SS) for both coupe and convertible body styles.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The exterior signature of the 45th Anniversary Special Edition is its unique rally stripe, in red and silver, that contrasts the Carbon Flash Metallic paint. The package also includes:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;blockquote&gt;
&lt;p align="left"&gt;* Unique 45th Anniversary hood and deck stripes; badges located beneath the front fender emblems&lt;br/&gt;* New-design 20-inch wheels in dark silver&lt;br/&gt;* Fog lamp and taillamp bezels finished in dark silver&lt;br/&gt;* RS-style taillamp lenses&lt;br/&gt;* Standard rear spoiler and HID headlamps&lt;br/&gt;* Body-color roof molding&lt;br/&gt;* Jet Black interior with leather-trimmed seats featuring the 45th Anniversary logo&lt;br/&gt;* White instrument panel and door trim inserts with the 45th Anniversary logo on the instrument panel&lt;br/&gt;* Red, white and blue stitching on the seats, steering wheel, shift knob/boot, door armrests and console lid&lt;br/&gt;* 45th Anniversary logo on the steering wheel and sill plates.”&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://ablogaboutcars.tumblr.com/post/18728880211</link><guid>http://ablogaboutcars.tumblr.com/post/18728880211</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Mar 2012 15:49:13 +0000</pubDate><category>Camaro</category><category>muscle cars</category><category>Chevrolet Camaro</category><category>Chevrolet</category><category>2012 Chevrolet Camaro 45th Anniversary Edition</category><category>special edition</category><category>cars</category><category>USA</category><category>US cars</category><category>Transformers</category></item><item><title>2012 Nissan GTR
Price: $89,950
Engine: 3.8L V6 twin...</title><description>&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0daak0X0B1rr0lqdo1_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0daak0X0B1rr0lqdo2_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0daak0X0B1rr0lqdo3_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0daak0X0B1rr0lqdo4_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0daak0X0B1rr0lqdo5_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0daak0X0B1rr0lqdo6_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0daak0X0B1rr0lqdo7_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0daak0X0B1rr0lqdo8_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0daak0X0B1rr0lqdo9_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2012 Nissan GTR&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Price: $89,950&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Engine: 3.8L V6 twin turbocharged&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;HP: 530hp&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://ablogaboutcars.tumblr.com/post/18728581526</link><guid>http://ablogaboutcars.tumblr.com/post/18728581526</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Mar 2012 15:42:00 +0000</pubDate><category>Nissan</category><category>Japan</category><category>GTR</category><category>Nissan GTR</category><category>cars</category></item></channel></rss>
