MANSORY customizes the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4

Car manufacturer MANSORY Design & Holding GmbH has been producing first-grade luxury saloons and super-sports cars for over 20 years. Under the leadership of founder Kourosh Mansory, the company constantly sets standards in terms of engine performance, innovative vehicle design and exclusive interiors. Their satisfied worldwide customers pay testament to this success. Their latest creation will also capture the hearts of its future owners at supersonic speed. At the 82^nd Geneva Motor Show, the specialists from Brand, Germany, will be showing off their customization of the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 super-sports car.

The series version of the Lamborghini already makes opulent use of the ultra light and high-strength material carbon fiber. And MANSORY continues this use as the main element of its bodywork components. Every single element of the MANSORY aerodynamic design is manufactured to perfect finish quality in the prepreg-autoclave process and fitted snugly into place on the vehicle.

The eye-catcher of the Aventador’s newly designed front body is the striking apron with its optimized air inlets for improved ventilation of the front coolers. In combination with the new front lip and its proprietary daytime driving lights, MANSORY not only achieves an aggressive look, but also generates additional down thrust. The front wings, as well as the bonnet, are removed and replaced with proprietary versions. The sides grow by 40 millimeters in width on the front axle and an impressive 50 millimeters on the rear axle. Newly designed side sill sets are also fitted. These steady the airflow between the axles and, thanks to built-in channels, direct additional cool air to the drive unit and the rear brake system. The diffuser integrated into the new rear apron stabilizes the rear at high speed and, in connection with the enlarged rear wing, produces contact pressure at the rear axle. The body package is completed by exchanging the roof and engine-compartment covers with carbon-fiber elements.

But it is not only through attractive design that MANSORY’s customized Aventador impresses. Thanks to an optimized engine-management system and a high-performance exhaust system, both engine power and acceleration are improved. Thanks to 754 PS / 555 kW at 8,300 rpm and 750 Nm at 6,000 rpm, the 12-cylinder accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in a breath-taking 2.8 seconds. The top speed of 355 km/h is also higher than with the basic vehicle.

As a perfect wheel-tire combination, MANSORY fits striking, ultra light forged rims with carbon-fibre inlays in the sizes 9.0 x 20 and 13.0 x 21 with tires in the sizes VA 255/30 ZR20 and HA 345/25 ZR21.

The extensive interior additions provide a perfect completion to the Lamborghini customization program. It goes without saying that only the most luxurious materials are used. The treated leather for the seats and dashboard is both particularly hardwearing and unusually soft. The natural product, with its individual grain and perfectly crafted stitching, gives a feeling of extravagance to the newly designed airbag sports steering wheel. To emphasize the interior’s sporty character even further, MANSORY installs non-slip aluminum pedals and real carbon-fiber components.

MANSORY Design & Holding GmbH offers only its in-house developed tuning accessories. The company does not offer its own make as “complete” vehicle; neither does the company deal with such type of vehicles.

Source: Mansory Press Release

Twin Ferrari 458 Italia’s at CEC Wheels

Something rarely seen in the tuning industry is a showroom people can actually visit. Visitors stop into our Los Angeles showroom to see our wheels and the cars that we’ve upgraded. Given the popularity of the Ferrari 458 recently, we knew it was sure to be a hit. That’s exactly what happened when one of these visitors saw our Ferrari featured on Team Speed, and then saw it on the showroom floor.

As a Ferrari owner himself, he knew he wanted his own Ferrari to match the one he had seen. He opted for Matte Black 3M wrap on the roof and the side skirts to his red 458 and added a Novitec rear spoiler. Our Ferrari had staggered Motegi Racing wheels but he wasn’t leaving without adding some CEC c884 Forged wheels to his upgraded Ferrari. The c884 Forged were in a custom matte black finish with a red outer ring accent, front wheels measuring 9×21” (with 255/30ZR21 Pirelli P-Zero) and rear wheels in 12×22” (with 335/25ZR22 Pirelli P-Zero).

Source: CECWheels.com

2013 Mercedes Benz SL on CEC Wheels Photo Gallery

For nearly 60 years, Mercedes-Benz has created a standard for sports cars to come. Almost six decades after the original, the 2013, 6th edition SL has been crafted for release later this year. The fresh design of the new body style, interior and new engine creates a new interpretation of the classic roadster. The most innovative element of the new body is the Magic Sky Control roof, allowing the driver to control the transparency with one click of a button.

The 20” staggered CEC c883 provides a perfect stylistic addition to the SL550 making it as exceptional aesthetically as it is athletically. Revealed for the first time in a Chrome finish, the monoblock construction of the c883 flawlessly compliments the latest SL550.

Exceptional options for the SL550 include CEC’s c882. For a more sophisticated style, the c882 is created to compliment complex lines. Shown in Gunmetal/Machined Finish, the c882 is also available in Gloss Black/Machined finish.

Also featured on the SL550 are the soon to be released 20” staggered c884. The c884 is featured in matte black/machined finish on the SL550. Made to model the c884 Forged, the c884 provide a sense of balance between form and function with a classic design.

Stay tuned for the upcoming official release of the c884

Source: CECWheels.com

Luxury Auto TV: Underground Racing Lamborghinis are the “King of the Street” at Texas Speed Syndicate 2012

Underground Racing Twin Turbo Lamborghinis are the “King of the Street” at Texas Speed Syndicate’s Texas Invitational 2012 Simulated Street Race event at an air strip near Dallas, Texas. Peter’s “R” Version 1500whp Yellow Superleggera #77. Jamie’s “R” Version 1550whp White Superleggera #666. SW’s “Stage 3″ 1500whp Orange Superleggera #1. Bill’s “R” Version 1550whp Grey Superleggera #17. Bob Helms’ “R” Version ????whp Black Superleggera. The competition in this 60mph Roll Race included; the Alpha Omega AMS GT-R, A Viper previously built by Underground Racing, Twin Turbo Corvettes, Porsches, SuperCharged Camaros, Turbo Supras, Mustangs, Trans Ams, and more…

Source: UnderGroundRacing.com

For Sale: 1968 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible

1968 Shelby GT 500 Convertible

1 of 402 Built in 1968

Original Car

Full Marti Report

Air Conditioning

Documented in the Shelby Registry #2701

428cid Motor, Dual Carbs

Complete Restoration

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New Tuning Program for Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione and 8C Spider

Wheelsandmore presents its tuning program for the coupe and convertible version of the exciting Alfa Romeo 8C series.

With delicate surgery the noble tuner puts the 2-seated V8 coupe in the right light and provides additional driving pleasure and extra horsepower with their high-end quality components.

Due to an ecu upgrade, combined with a hand-made exhaustsystem with remote-able exhaust valves, Wheelsandmore elicits the beautiful sportscoupe additional 30 horsepower and increases the torque around 40nm.

The Alfa Romeo 8C got a further performance improvement through the matte-black, individualized 6Sporz² ultralight forged wheels. The weight-optimized multipiece wheels are sizing 9.0×21 inches on the front axle with tires 245/30/21 and on the drive axle stately 12.5×21 inches with 345/25/21 S1Evo tires from Hankook.

A perfect look and a comfortable everyday use ensures a compression and rebound adjustable coilover suspension, which is also available for vehicles with oem Skyhook suspension. The coilover suspension is offered with a limited 5 years warranty.

The presented conversion was totally wrapped in matte white foil with a red and black Wheelsandmore design stripe. Wheelsandmore internally called their Alfa Romeo 8 C conversion “Senza-Cromo”, because all chrome mounted parts were also swathed in matte black.

For more information please visit: www.wheelsandmore.de

“Classy 3″ BMW 3 series with Concave Vossen CV3′s

This lowered BMW 3 series made the perfect choice with the matte black machined Vossen CV3 wheels. Going with this particular finish spotlights the sporty spokes of the CV3 and the lovely white paint of this 3. You can really see the depth of the rear CV3 wheels in this photoset which adds a lovely stance to this BMW.

Source: www.VossenWheels.com

2012 Fisker Karma on 24” Vellano Wheels Photo Gallery

2012 white Fisker Karma with 24” Vellano Wheels

Wheels by Vellano Wheels / www.vellanowheels.com

Style: VTV

Finish: Color match white center, chrome windows, chrome lip.

Size: 24×9 front / 24×10 rear

Tires: Toyo Proxes 4

265/25/24 front / 275/25/24

Photo Gallery Tribute to the Legendary Carroll Shelby 1923-2012

LOS ANGELES – May 11, 2012 – Carroll Shelby International, Inc., (OTC: CSBI.PK) announced today that Carroll Hall Shelby, a man whose vision for performance transformed the automobile industry, has died at age 89.   Mr. Shelby passed away yesterday at Baylor Hospital in Dallas. The cause of death was not disclosed.

Born on Jan. 11, 1923, Carroll Shelby was one of America’s greatest success stories.  Championship-winning racecar driver, “flying sergeant” wartime pilot, philanthropist, entrepreneur, car manufacturer and racing team owner, he embodied the ingenuity, tenacity and grit to overcome any obstacle.  He is perhaps the only person to have worked at a visible level with all three major American automobile manufacturers.
Carroll Shelby founded Carroll Shelby International, a publicly held corporation involved in many industries.  His licensing arm has agreements with industry giants, such as Mattel, Sony, Ford Motor Company and Electronic Arts.  His car company, Shelby American, has a thriving parts business as well as a line of muscle cars including the Shelby GT500 Super Snake, Shelby GT350 and Shelby GTS.  The Las Vegas-based company also manufactures a limited number of the 1960s Shelby 289 “street,” 289 FIA, 427 S/C and Daytona Coupe Cobras.

Shelby considered his greatest achievement to be the establishment of the Carroll Shelby Foundation™.  Created in 1992 while Shelby was waiting for a heart transplant, the charity is dedicated to providing medical assistance for those in need, including children, educational opportunities for young people through automotive and other training programs and benefitting the Carroll Shelby Automotive Foundation.

Shelby remained active in the management of each of his companies and the Foundation until his death, even though he endured both heart and kidney transplants in the last two decades of his life.

“We are all deeply saddened, and feel a tremendous sense of loss for Carroll’s family, ourselves and the entire automotive industry,” said Joe Conway, president of Carroll Shelby International, Inc. and board member.  “There has been no one like Carroll Shelby and never will be.  However, we promised Carroll we would carry on, and he put the team, the products and the vision in place to do just that.”

Shelby is survived by his three children Patrick, Michael and Sharon, his sister Anne Shelby Ellison of Fort Worth and his wife Cleo.  Funeral plans are not currently available.  Donations to the Carroll Shelby Foundation are encouraged in lieu of flowers.  Information about the Carroll Shelby Foundation is available at www.carrollshelbyfoundation.org.

About Shelby American, Inc.
Founded by legend Carroll Shelby, Shelby American manufactures and markets performance vehicles and related products.  Now a subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International, Inc., the company manufactures authentic continuation Cobras, including the 427 S/C, 289 FIA and 289 street car component vehicles.  The company offers the GT350, GT500 Super Snake and GTS post-title packages for the current generation Ford Mustang.  For more information, visit www.shelbyamerican.com.

About Carroll Shelby Licensing
Automotive manufacturer and entrepreneur Carroll Shelby is one of the most famous and successful high performance visionaries in the world, and he has spent the last 50 years establishing and protecting his name, trademarks and car design rights.  He founded Carroll Shelby Licensing Inc., which has the exclusive right to license the Shelby trademarks and vehicle design rights for some of the most famous muscle cars and high-performance vehicles.  CSL also holds trademark rights for Shelby-branded apparel, accessories and collectibles. For more information about the company or licensing opportunities, call (310) 914-1843, or fax (310) 538-8189 or write to Carroll Shelby Licensing, Inc., 19021 S Figueroa St., Gardena, CA, 90248, or visit www.carrollshelby.com, www.shelbylicensing.com or www.carrollshelbyinternational.com.

About The Carroll Shelby Foundation
The Carroll Shelby Foundation was created by legendary racer and automotive manufacturer Carroll Shelby.  Headquartered in Gardena, Calif., the Foundation is dedicated to providing medical assistance for those in need, including children, educational opportunities for young people through automotive and other training programs and benefitting the Shelby Automotive Foundation.  For more information visit CarrollShelbyFoundation.org.

Source: CSI Press Release

2012 Ferrari 458 Italia China Special Edition

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Source: Ferrari Press Release

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