2009 Lexus IS 350C by 0-60 Magazine and Design Craft Fabrication

Lexus IS 350C by 0-60 Magazine and Design Craft Fabrication features include: GReddy Performance exhaust system, engine management computer and gauges, Advan Racing Lightweight one piece racing wheels with Continental Performance tires, Brembo Brakes with custom front and rear Big Brake kit (rotors and calipers), KW coilover suspension system and Ings+1 exterior body kit.

This isn’t your average IS Convertible. It’s 0-60 Magazine’s IS Coupe, a more aggressive, performance-enhanced luxury two-door.

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2009 Lexus IS350C F-Sport

The Lexus IS350C F-Sport by Toyota Racing Development (TRD) was unveiled at the 2009 SEMA Show. As if gracing this IS350C with every F-Sport accessory available wasn’t enough, Toyota Racing Development (TRD) took it to the next level with a Vibrance Orange Glow candy paint job and ground effects by Five Axis.

The Lexus TRD IS350C F-Sport highlights include: F-Sport ten spoke 19-inch forged aluminum wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport, F-Sport performance front and rear brake upgrade kit, F-Sport, shocks, lowering spring set and sway bar set, Five Axis four-Piece ground effects kit and PPG Vibrance Orange Glow three-stage candy paint.

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2009 Toyota Surfrider Camry Hybrid CNG

Toyota also teamed with Street Image to further modify the Camry Hybrid CNG Show Car for the 2009 SEMA Show. The exterior of the vehicle was given a sportier concept look with the installation of an aggressive body kit featuring a custom front grill and unique rear bumper that covers the tail pipe and exhaust system. The overall ride height was lowered on an adjustable coilover suspension, allowing the car to hug the set of 20-inch alloy wheels rolling on Toyo Proxy 4 tires. A new multi-colored vehicle wrap that features CNG and Surfrider logos completes the unique look.

Toyota has partnered with the Surfrider Foundation to create a specially modified Camry Hybrid fueled by compressed natural gas (CNG). The Toyota Surfrider Camry Hybrid CNG is powered by a 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine with Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive® Gasoline fuel system replaced by CNG system. The CNG system was built by Metal Crafters of Fountain Valley, Calif. To convert the stock Camry Hybrid to a CNG vehicle, the gasoline fuel system was replaced with a CNG system in the spare tire well area.

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2010 Lotus Exige Scura

The Lotus Exige Scura special edition will be premiered at the Tokyo International Motorshow on 21st of October 2009. Translated as ‘dark’ from Italian, the name ‘Scura’ reflects the stealth character of this already fierce looking Lotus and its stunning soft-feel matt black paint finish will be limited to 35 units globally and features performance and weight enhancements. The Lotus Exige Scura comes with contrasting high gloss ‘Phantom Black’ triple stripes run the length of the car and a carbon fiber front splitter, oil cooler inlet vanes, side airscoops and rear spoiler.





The Lotus Exige Scura is powered by a 1.8 liter supercharged and intercooled unit that develops 260 PS (257 hp) at 8000 rpm and 236 Nm (174 lb-ft) of torque at 6000 rpm. With this powerplant under its hood, the Lotus Exige Scura is able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds and up to a maximum speed of 245 km/h. A lightweight flywheel is fitted, a sports-type clutch plate and heavy duty clutch cover transfer the engine power and torque to the lightweight C64 six-speed gearbox with the same perfectly spaced ratios as the Lotus Exige S.

The Lotus Exige Scura UK recommended retail price (including VAT) is £45,000 (an additional £950 is charged for on the road costs. These include delivery, PDI, first service, number plates, first registration fee, valet, 12 months Road Fund Licence and a full tank of fuel.)

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2009 Jeff Banks Kia Soul

Remodelled from the stylish Kia Soul Samba – already a head-turning vision in bright Tornado Red – international designer Jeff Banks was inspired by its bold personality and wanted to adapt the model one step further. Jeff Banks added red alloy wheels, racing seats and an in-car cinema system, complementing its existing sound system with red LED mood lighting. Jeff Banks’s crest features on the roof of the car, plus his autograph on the tailgate.



Jeff Banks has designed this Kia Soul Samba for the British fashion retailer Matalan. The one-of-a-kind Jeff Banks Kia Soul has been designed for an in-store competition which will be launched by Matalan for its customers this winter. A number of personalisation packs are available from Loughborough Kia. For further information about the Kia Soul, head to Loughborough Kia at 177 Leicester Road, Moutsorrel, Leicester LE12 70B or call the team on 0116 230 3055.

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2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Inden Design

The Mercedes-Benz SL 500 by Inden Design equipped with the specially-designed wheels. The aerodynamics kit of the Inden Design Mercedes-Benz SL 500 includes a new front spoiler, a rear valance with an integrated carbon fiber diffuser, new side skirts and a rear spoiler. The Inden Design Mercedes-Benz SL 500 also comes with new rear lights and darkened door handles, mudguards and radiator grill.

NDEN Champion light aluminium rims 10,5×20 and 11,75×20 inches with 255/30-20 and 305/25-20 high-capacity Pirelli tires correspondingly guarantee dynamic driving. In addition, star rim spokes were varnished in black / lackluster and the high-grade steel outside rims were given luster. Furthermore, SL is equipped with the integrated ABC-sport suspension module with adjustable height up to about 50 mm.

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2011 Lexus LFA

The Lexus LFA will be hand-assembled at the Motomachi plant in Toyota City. Only 500 examples will be built, at a maximum rate of 20 per month. The UK launch price for the Lexus LFA is €368,000 (approximately £336,000). Owners can choose from an extensive range of options to personalise their car, including 30 different paint finishes.

The Lexus LFA is powered by a naturally aspirated V10 displacing 4.8 litre, matched to a rear-mounted six-speed sequential automatic transmission, giving 200mph-plus performance. From the outset it was determined the engine should have a 4,805cc capacity, develop 552bhp and rev to a wailing 9,000rpm red line. The V10 produces 480Nm of torque at 6,800rpm, 90 per cent of which is available from 3,700rpm all the way to the 9,000rpm red line, thanks to Dual VVT-i technology, equal length exhaust manifolds and high-volume, 12-hole fuel injectors. This gives searing in-hear acceleration at all engine speeds and in any gear: nought to 62mph takes just 3.7 seconds and maximum speed is 202mph.

The Lexus LFA constructed using advanced carbon fibre technology and comes with a 20-inch forged aluminium BBS wheels are shod with asymmetric Bridgestone tyres: 265/35ZR20 at the front and 305/20ZR20 at the rear.

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2009 NOVITEC ROSSO Edizione 747

The NOVITEC ROSSO Edizione 747 which is come with its matte yellow and grey paintjob is based on the outgoing Ferrari 430 Scuderia. The NOVITEC ROSSO Edizione 747 features a new NOVITEC ROSSO 747 Bi-Compressor engine that boosts power output of the V8 that normally produces 510 hp / 375 kW by 237 hp / 174 kW with a sprint time for 0 – 100 km/h of less than 3.4 seconds, 9.4 seconds to 200 km/h and just 22.9 seconds to 300 km/h. The NOVITEC ROSSO Edizione 747 top speed is 351 km/h. With a rated power output of 747 hp / 549 kW at 8,500 rpm the NOVITEC ROSSO Edizione 747 Bi-Compressor engine surpasses its naturally aspirated brethren by 237 hp / 174 kW. The increase in torque from standard 470 Nm to 738 Nm at 6,300 rpm represents an enormous plus in low-speed power.

The NOVITEC ROSSO Edizione 747 also comes with three-piece 20-inch NF3 double-spoke wheels in sizes 8.5Jx20 in front and 12Jx20 on the rear axle are fitted with Michelin Pilot Cup sport tires in sizes 245/30 ZR 20 in front and 315/25 ZR 20 in back. NOVITEC ROSSO also adds sporty and exclusive highlights to the interior of the Edizione 747. The Supersport steering wheel features a combination of leather and carbon-fiber and offers perfect grip. In addition, upon customer request NOVITEC ROSSO equips the Ferrari 430 Scuderia with a two-tone interior perfectly matched to the exterior colors.

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2009 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 JB-R

JB Car Design offer the Lamborghini Murcielago LP 640 JB-R in two levels of power upgrade. The Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 JB-R 12-cylinder engine performs now after power level I (28.000,00 Euro) 525 KW (710 hp), with his increased performance up to 710 respectively 750 hp, the Lamborghini Murcielago LP 640 JB-R can reach a top speed of 370 km/h. Gears are changed using a F1 steering wheel rocker switch.

The whole interior was color adjusted to the exterior by using high quality materials in combination with dark red Ultrasuede and black smooth leather in bi-color as well as little extras made of carbon fiber. The Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 JB-R is available for a price of 355.000,00 Euro ( YOC 2008, 9.000 km). The original price incl. the costs of the conversion is 500.000,00 Euro!

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2010 Noble M600

The Noble M600 is powered by a twin-turbo 4.4-liter Volvo V8. The Noble M600 is constructed from a stainless steel tub, tube skeleton and chassis, clad with carbon fiber body panels for a curb weight of just 2810 pounds. The 4.4-liter V8 (a first for Noble) has been fitted with twin Garrett turbochargers, and the driver can change between three output settings – 450, 550, or 650 horsepower – with max torque output of 618 lb-ft. Performance will be more than up to supercar standards, with 60 mph reachable in 3.0 seconds flat, 100 mph in 6.5 seconds, and a top speed of 225 mph.

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2010 e-Wolf e-1

The e-Wolf e-1 electric sports cars features an ultralight carbon/aluminium-construction chassis with innovative flat cell technology, formula racing technology and approval for on-road use. Thanks to its innovation and technology, the e-Wolf e-1 achieves performance values that have been impossible in its class until now: 0-100 km/h in under 5 seconds. For safety reasons, its top speed is limited to 250 km/h.





The e-Wolf e-1 comes with a Li-Tec battery with CERIO® flat cells. Its special low-volume composite anodes can store significantly more energy than most other products now in the market. Each flat cell (the battery has a total of 84) weighs just 1 kg and measures 23 x 18 cm. That means it is only a bit larger than an exercise book. Another important aspect of the Li-Tec battery with CERIO® flat cells is its cycle stability and unrivalled service life (10 years) and range (over 300 km). That makes Li-Tec the spearhead of current flat cell development.

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2009 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano China Limited Edition

Ferrari created a unique one-off 599 GTB Fiorano China Limited Edition, signed by Chinese artist Lu Hao, which will be auctioned on the 3rd of November at a special Gala Auction Event hosted by Ferrari in Beijing. The one-off incorporates a number of the features of the China Limited Edition cars, a very limited series of less than a dozen cars finished in two-tone Rosso Fuoco with silver roof and characterized by unique Chinese design elements. The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano China Limited Edition is powered by a 6.0 liter V12 engine that develops 620 hp and 608 Nm of torque and is able to take the Italian supercar from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds. The top speed of the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano China Limited Edition is more than 330km/h.

This one-off model represents an even more exclusive version, thanks to a very special hand-painted exterior finish, which draws inspiration from Ge Kiln porcelain of the Song Dynasty. Lu Hao has blended traditional design elements with Ferrari’s innovative styling to create a truly unique vehicle using a ‘cracked’ glaze pattern which is elegantly colored, with clearly defined cracks etched at different depths.

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