Speaking of translations, Furai in English comes out as roughly The Sound of Wind, although I'm not sure if that conveys the exact nuance they were looking for.
Hennessey Performance Engineering may be a tiny company, but they have a fairly well-established track record for producing wild modified versions of already outrageous supercars. So when they hand us a drawing and say they're going to build it, we tend to believe them. The 1,000-horsepower Venom GT will use the same engine as their Dodge Viper-based Venom 1000 SRT, but this time it'll be slotted in behind the front seats in this sexy new body. Once it's built, Hennessey's computers say that the Venom GT will be able to hit 260 mph, with a 0-to-60 time of 2.4 seconds. Just the thing for a run down I-95.
North American Exotic Replica Cars Inc. (NAERC), which manufactures and distributes replica Lamborghini Diablo kit cars out of a location near Eighth Street, creates the illusion that a modified stock car is a true Lamborghini, the Italian company alleges in its statement of claim.
NAERC's use of the logos and designs creates the impression that the converted cars are endorsed by, sponsored by, connected with or originated with the Sant'Agata Bologna-based company, the claim says.
"Replica cars are made all the time," said Lamborghini's Saskatoon lawyer, Richard Danyliuk. "(But) if you, for example, manufacture a replica of a 1953 Corvette you don't call it a Corvette, you call it something else. Here, the allegation is the defendants are simply calling it a Lamborghini and using the logos."
The luxury car company wants an interim and permanent injunction against NAERC, restraining it from continuing with business, as well as an accounting for all sales, revenue and profits and further unspecified damages. Danyliuk said it's not out of the ordinary for companies to defend intellectual property and brand rights.
"That branding comes with significant effort and expense on the part of the owner, and certainly Lamborghini would not be at all unusual in taking steps to protect its property and protect its investment," he said.
Randy Klassen, NAERC's sole employee, said several kit car operations in the United States are close to, if not already, being sued by Lamborghini and other car companies. Lawsuits, plus a falling American dollar, are leading to a decline in the industry, he said.
"We probably sell a quarter of what we used to do now, so it's slowed down a lot, and I think a lot of it had to do with when the U.S. dollar dropped right down to nothing," Klassen said.
NAERC's kits cost between $59,000 and $79,000 each, he explained. The company, which won a Good Manufacturing Practices award at the Knotts Berry Farm Kit Car Show in April 2007, according to its website, also sells individual parts for car modifications. To build a replica Lamborghini, a custom-made chassis or a Pontiac Fiero is required as a base, Klassen said.
Kits include reproductions of Lamborghini logos, Klassen confirmed. Replica vehicles are almost identical to the real deal.
"For most people, no, they can't tell the difference, there's a few people who are Lamborghini enthusiasts who can spot things out, but for the most part it's pretty close," he said, adding people make the cars as a hobby.
"It's more for people wanting to show off what they built and what people's skills are. A lot of people will say, 'Oh, it's a kit car, big deal,' but the amount of time and money that goes into building these cars -- it's more for that person themselves building it."
If you are looking for a sports car that is going to be stylish, sweet looking and all around beautiful inside and out – may I suggest a car for you? The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport is going to be the one that you are going to get. This is one car that I think that everyone should at least test drive and while I say that about every single car … I have actually drove the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport around and I know that it is one car that is going to knock your effin’ socks off!
Whether you are looking for a car just to drive around in, polish up on the weekends or you are in the market for a hot looking sports car that you and your girl or boy are going to look goddamn sexy in … the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport is the car for you!
This particular car is so smooth, so fast and so beautiful; I think that you are going to love it! So check out the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport it is worth at least one look and one test drive!
After months and months of rumors and speculation, it is finally confirmed and finally revealed – the Ferrari 458 Italia is the car that we are talking about! While it will not officially be shown public until September, it is one of the cars that is confirmed. Now – you want to know the specs about the Ferrari 458 Italia? Well, those are going to be outlined below for you but really … just take a look at the picture of it because personally, I think that this car is everyone’s dream car!
Now, onto the specs for the Ferrari 458 Italia! Under the hood, the Ferrari 458 Italia can pump out 562 HP with 398-lb of toque. It also has a screaming 9,000 RPM! The best thing about the Ferrari 458 Italia is the fact that this car is not only fast looking but the body is really light weight to keep the speed completely under control. It is aluminum and it is super light – which is the trend it seems for 2010 or 2011 cars.
If you want a dream car, the Ferrari 458 Italia is going to be the car for you! Frankfurt Motor Show will have it this September – go see it!
If you are like us – we have been trying to get our hands on a Alfa 8C Spider to just see what it would feel like to drive. However, we definitely had to stand in line and will continue to stand in line for the Alfa 8C Spider for this car is absolutely one of the best and it is by far one of the most admired cars on the market right now. There are only a handful of people who will actually get to drive this particular car and we are not one of them.
The Alfa 8C Spider is also going to be one of the most expensive cars on the market as well and you know what? It is so going to be worth it. This car is going to be beyond classy and sporty, it is moving itself into the top luxury car in the world and that to me is a great, great thing.
So if you have been dreaming about the Alfa 8C Spider – keep dreaming because they are only making about five hundred and only about thirty five are making it to the U S of A!
When you are looking for a car that is going to be dubbed as your dream car – honestly, you need to make sure that it is pretty overall kick ass. To be honest, my dream car is a car that is not only well-known, but also a car that they redid this year and for all of the years coming. The Dodge Charger is definitely one of the best cars in the world to be dubbed as your dream car and I thought I would share mine.
Now, this particular model is an oldie, but it is a goodie in my book. It’s from 2006, however, I think that it looks absolutely beautiful and if I had a 2006 Dodge Charger I think I could definitely die a happy person. What do you guys think? Do you have a dream car that you have been coveting forever? You should, everyone should!
Dodge is such a great brand too. I don’t know why more people don’t own Dodge trucks and cars, I think they are very, very reliable!
The 2009 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 was selling faster than expected, with 230 of the then-planned 300 already sold (at $1.7 million each) before the car’s even more expensive successor, the 2009 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 GrandSport was formally presented at Pebble Beach last August, with the very first of them subsequently being auctioned off for a hefty sum of $2.9 million, though the proceeds did go to charity.
The 2009 Bugatti Veyron GrandSport packs a punch, at least powertrain wise. It’s got an 8.0 liter, 1001 horsepower quad-turbocharged 16 cylinder engine that pushes out 922 lb-ft of torque at 2200 rpm, and that’s mated to a 7-speed DSG transmission.
With all that power, however, comes a significant price. As if Bugatti cars weren’t elite enough already, only 150 of the GrandSports will ever see ownership, and the first fifty of those were reserved for existing Bugatti owners, who, no doubt, see no issue with plunking down a cool $2.2 million for a roadster.
The GrandSport, they say, is worth every penny, with its thickened-for-safety A-pillars and dual rollover bars on the air intakes on the top of the clear polycarbonate targa-style roof. And with that top up, the car can almost fly, reaching a top speed of 253 mph.
There are very few cars that most people consider dream cars, however, the ABT Audi R8 sports car definitely one car that people should consider a dream car. This car is actually one of the few sports cars out there that looks amazing, runs fantastic and is all around perfection embodied right inside of it.
The attention to detail on this particular sports car is impossible and the fact that this car is revved up and ready to go it incredible. Everything from the engine all the way to the rear spoiler really just screams attention and this car is definitely an attention-grabber!
The ABT Audi R8 features an aerodynamically efficient Abt body kit, which also includes carbon-fibre parts, is a real eye catcher but also shows the state-of-the-art Bavarian precision work, so you know that you are going to be getting a car that is not only beautiful but one that is well-made and will look great on the road!
Several years ago, executives from Lamborghini took everything they know about their existing flagship model - the Murciélago - and went back to the drawing board. They locked their best engineers in a room with nothing more than a few scraps of food and some drawings of fighter jets and told them simply: 'Make the best even better.'
Out came the LP640
The latest evolution of the Murciélago is a study in refinement -- Lamborghini literally took the best-performing, best-handling, and best-looking machine they've ever produced and made it even better-performing, better-handling, and better-looking.
The LP640 Roadster is a viscious as its kin -- the monstrous V12 now pumps out 640hp and fires to an 8500rpm redline. 0-60 time has been reduced to an eye-blinking 3.3 seconds. The interior is coated head-to-toe in carbon fiber accents and its massive carbon ceramic brakes make sure stopping power is in-line with its starting power (and 640hp is plenty.)
Our Murciélago comes fully loaded from the factory, featuring:
And our warning still applies: This car makes everything else on the road look boring, and its exotic look doesn't only turn heads -- it stops traffic (so be careful!)
As with all of our vehicles, free delivery of your rental is available throughout South Florida from West Palm Beach to Miami, including Boca Raton, Ft. Lauderdale, Delray Beach and Hollywood. Delivery to Orlando, Tampa, Naples and other areas is available for a small additional fee.
The Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder. This car is one of the most exotic, most exciting, most fun, most outrageous, most absurd, and most absolutely phenomenal cars on the road. With a number of refinements for the '06 model year, the Gallardo platform has been improved to offer a more comfortable ride (yes, we said comfortable in reference to a Lamborghini) and power output has been increased to 520hp. And people don't just stare -- they gawk. They scream. This is the only Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder available for rental in the New York area. For that matter, this is the only Gallardo Spyder available for rental anywhere.
Our Gallardo Spyder comes fully loaded from the factory, featuring:
And our warning applies more than ever: This car makes everything else on the road (including the Gallardo coupe!) look boring, and its exotic look doesn't only turn heads -- it stops traffic...so be careful!
As with all of our vehicles, free delivery of your rental is available throughout South Florida from West Palm Beach to Miami, including Boca Raton, Ft. Lauderdale, Delray Beach and Hollywood. Delivery to Orlando, Tampa, Naples and other areas is available for a small additional fee.
The brand-new Maserati GranTurismo is one of the most innovative and exciting cars to come from legendary automaker Maserati in a very, very long time. This car is a hands-down winner.
A nearly perfect blend of comfort and performance, the GranTurismo is a complete grounds-up redesign of Maserati's popular-but-underrated Coupe, and this baby packs a wallop. Its 405-hp Ferrari F430-derived motor screams near redline yet maintains a throty and muscular growl. Handling is smooth and precise and power is available at all RPMs. It's so comfortable, in fact, that one can easily forget that one is driving a performance sports car -- that is, until you give the throttle a kick.
We particularly love the GranTurismo because it's a rare blend of performance and practicality, and our clients appreciate it. You can more than comfortably seat 4 adults (i.e. it has a real, honest-to-goodness back seat), it has plenty of luggage space, a terrific in-dash GPS system, and oh, did we mention it's dead sexy? Options include:
As with all of our vehicles, delivery of your rental is available throughout the tri-state area (New York / NY, Long Island & The Hamptons, New Jersey / NJ, and Connecticut / CT), Maryland, Delaware, and the Northeast (including Pennsylvania / Philadelphia, PA and just about anywhere from Boston to Washington, D.C.).
The Lamborghini Murciélago is the undisputed king of exotic cars. With its iconic 'scissor doors' that reach skyward when opened, it defines a class of cars that untold numbers around the world lust for. Its awe-inspiring looks and performance are timeless. And Gotham Dream Cars is proud to offer this stunning red example as part of our rental fleet.
Lamborghini's flagship Murciélago is a 580hp V12 behemoth. Its massive engine roars to nearly 8000 rpm and can shuttle the car to 205mph effortlessly. The Formula 1-inspired E.gear transmission makes shifts smooth and solid. And an electronically-adjustable suspension instantly switches from 'comfort' (if you can call it that) to 'race' modes at the touch of a button. It even features a hydraulic lift system to help edge the nose up those steep driveways. Trust us -- this is one driving experience you will never, ever forget.
Our Murciélago comes fully loaded from the factory, featuring:
And our warning still applies: This car makes everything else on the road look boring, and its exotic look doesn't only turn heads -- it stops traffic (so be careful!)
As with all of our vehicles, delivery of your rental is available throughout the tri-state area (New York / NY, Long Island & The Hamptons, New Jersey / NJ, and Connecticut / CT), Maryland, Delaware, and the Northeast (including Pennsylvania / Philadelphia, PA and just about anywhere from Boston to Washington, D.C.).
The Continental GTC is simply a drop-dead gorgeous car. Bentley took their extremely popular mold-breaking GT coupe and did what every luxury car rental enthusiast has been waiting for - installed a seamless convertible roof that looks as good up as it does down. The GTC, like it's siblings the GT and the Flying Spur, is a perfect hybrid between ultra-luxury and ultra-performance. This Bentley is raw, unadulterated power balanced with deeply refined class. And it seats four. And it's a convertible.
A nail-biting 550hp twin-turbo V12 growls beneath the hood of this stately roadster that defines 'Grand Touring'. Equally suited on the highway as it is on a city street, the Continental GTC features a stunningly detailed luxury wood-trimmed interior, complete with a Breitling analog chronograph as well as the latest GPS-based navigation system.
Should you tire of the Bentley's harmonious V12 (you won't), the hi-fidelity stereo is unparalleled in it's quality and definition.
One of the Continental GTC's most remarkable features is its electronically-controlled adjustable suspension system which, at the touch of a button, can vary 4 steps between 'comfort mode' -- perfectly suited to glide you over the most agonizing potholes -- to all-out 'sport mode', which instantly puts the car on rails and gives the driver unmistakable control, stability, road feedback, and performance handling. The GTC is a truly an exotic hybrid, and truly a supercar.
As with all of our vehicles, delivery of your rental is available throughout the tri-state area (New York / NY, Long Island & The Hamptons, New Jersey / NJ, and Connecticut / CT), Maryland, Delaware, and the Northeast (including Pennsylvania / Philadelphia, PA and just about anywhere from Boston to Washington, D.C.).
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