Shinya Kimura

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via : the Selvedge Yard

In 1962 I was born in Old Town Tokyo

I was brought up surrounded by the smell of oil and steel, and the sound of machinery

I think this is why this life suits me well

I have Images but I am not inspired by any particular thing

I don’t draw either

I cut steel or bend aluminum listening to how I feel at that moment

I use my own hands and break my back making the bikes

I believe that speaks to peoples emotions and makes them want one... Read more

image by Scott Pommier

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Ventura Fetish

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Jaguar XKR 75 2010

Jaguar engineers have been improving the power and torque from a supercharged 5.0-liter 530p recognized and 655nm, respectively for the 75 Jaguar XKR, to offer performance truly extraordinary. Although the speed limit in a limited edition model is limited electronically to 174 mph (280 kmh), with the Jaguar XKR 75 times 0-60mph (100 km / h) acceleration was reduced by 4.6 to 4.4 seconds from the 510 PS standard XKR. Use of lightweight aluminum rigid architecture of the XK as a strong foundation, the rise of the Jaguar XKR counterbalanced by the chassis 75, a dynamic agile handling are very good ride and stop with time to convince surefooted after time. The revision of the Jaguar XKR 75 feature suspension and handling precision and agility for improved performance. To ensure the Jaguar XKR 75 remained stable at high speeds, wrapped with revised front aerodynamic splitter, side jamb extensions, a rear diffuser and rear wing provide a better balance and greater loss of lift. Computer Active Differential Control accordance XKR also reduce the sensitivity of direction at high speed, further enhancing the stability and driver control. The Jaguar XKR 75 features of the new Stratus Gray arrived. red brake calipers contrast, eye-catching 20 inch Vortex forged alloy polished finish with black light technology and diamonds turn.

The uniqueness of exclusive features of the new XKR 75 include increased performance by recalibrating the engine and transmission details, more power to 530p (compared with 510 PS on XKR), not much at 655nm torque (625Nm at cons XKR). In Jaguar XKR 75 there is no torque converter upgraded to handle the increased torque, suspension system enhanced to improve the accuracy and agility, increase the spring and damper rates (spring 28 percent of the front springs are fixed at the rear 32 percent more rigid), new aluminum front, the engine and completely revised rear suspension for improved vertical camber stiffness (up 25 per cent), dynamic Adaptive Re-listening damper control software, reduce no. ride height (15mm front and 10mm rear). This Jaguar features Body Pack finished aerodynamic body color front splitter, rocker extensions and rear diffuser, and body colored rear spoiler and larger rear deck lid finisher.

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2010 Tesla Roadster TAG Heuer

This design was inspired by TAG Heuer watches new concept, the technical steps in a mechanical movement, bringing high-tech art to life through movement. Tesla Motors began developing an electric sport utility vehicle in 2004 and remains the only manufacturer capable of highway, selling electric cars. Tesla Roadster accelerating faster than almost all other supercars are still two times more energy efficient than Toyota Prius, the only car that gives a super performance guilt free with zero tailpipe emissions and carbon is much lower than what is the difference and like a sports car. TAG Heuer watch brand that can claim the combination of the longest and highest for sports cars and dream cars. Two hours and chronographs inspired and driven by the motor sport, Formula One car for the GT.

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DODGE TOMAHAWK .... WORLD's MOST EXPENSIVE AND FASTEST SUPERBIKE

 If Yamaha's 130-hp V-Max is reasoned a Force Motorboat, then we imagine that makes Dodge's 500-hp Tomahawk Concept Container a Megapower-Ultra-Holy-Cow-Cruiser. Untruth unveiled the Tomahawk--a Concept Object at this stage--at this period's North American Foreign Auto Demo in Motown, drafting oohs and ahhhs from the four-and-two wheeled true like.

Powered by the ugly V-10, 8277cc travel from the asphalt-shredding Viper, the 1500-pound Arm is claimed to put eat a mind-numbing 500 hp, with 525 ft/lbs. of force on tap. This irreligious become of land is transferred to the undercoat via quaternity wheels, which are distributed by a few inches to free off a motorcycle-like attendance. Dodging imprint Wolfgang Bernhard claims two wheels couldn't mass with monolithic state transportation, thusly the cross figure. Apiece handwheel, nevertheless, has breakaway hiatus.

Alright, so how accelerated is it? Dodging claims a 400-mph top zip, but no plans possess been announced to declare that size. "The Dodging variety belief e'er challenges us to grab experience by the horns," says Trevor Creed, Adult Evilness Presidentship in commission of Design. "In the soul of Tomahawk, grabbing and retentive onto anything for heartfelt experience is a requirement." No kidding.

Now for the bad broadcast. Mill officials are undetermined as to whether the Tomahawk present ever be built for marketing. Flat if it did, production would be limited to various cardinal warning and priced around $250,000. Focus nearly and you can rivet Jay Leno tract a Tomahawk-sized area in his garage.

Dodge Tomahawk Preliminary specifications

Engine: 8.3-LITER, OHV, 20-Valve SMPI V-10
Type and Description: 10-cylinder 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement: 505 cubic inches (8277 cc)
Construction: 356-T6 aluminum alloy block with cast-iron liners, aluminum alloy cylinder heads
Bore x Stroke: 4.03 inches x 3.96 inches (102.4 x 100.6)
Valve System: Two pushrod-actuated overhead valves per cylinder with roller-type hydraulic lifters
Fuel Injection: Sequential, multi-port electronic with individual runners
Compression Ratio: 9.6:1
Power (SAE net): 500 bhp (372 kW) @ 5600 rpm (60.4 bhp/liter) Torque (SAE net): 525 lb.-ft. (712 Nom) @ 4200 rpm
Max Engine Speed: 6000 rpm
Fuel Requirement: Unleaded premium, 93 octane (R+M/2)
Oil System: Dry Sump
Oil Capacity: 8 qts. Mobil1 10W30 Synthetic
Cooling System: Twin aluminum radiators mounted atop engine intake manifolds, force-fed from front-mounted, belt-driven turbine fan
Coolant Capacity: 11 qts.
Exhaust System: Equal-length tubular stainless steel headers with dual collectors and central rear outlets

PERFORMANCE:
0-60 mph: 2.5 seconds (est.)
Top Speed: 300+ mph (est.)

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Renault Megane Trophy (2009)

The new Renault Mégane Trophy features the same mechanicals as the current car, including an FIA-homologated sports-prototype tubular chassis, a mid-rear V6 3.5 24V engine.The most visible change concerns its new body design which takes its inspiration from the lines of New Mégane Coupe. Under the bonnet, a fresh look has also been taken at the Renault-Nissan Alliance's V6 3.5 24V powerplant which now delivers 360hp.A new inlet manifold, which is fed by roof-mounted air-ducts, has taken engine power from 330 to 360hp. The new car's reliability is as excellent as ever with rebuild intervals of every 5,500km. Combined with the aerodynamic gains, the extra power output of the V6 3.5 24V engine will enable new Renault Mégane Trophy to lap in times similar to those of a Porsche GT3.

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TechArt Porsche Carrera GT

The TechArt designers have developed aerodynamically efficient custom-tailored body components made from exposed carbon fiber that serve as a visual contrast to the metallic-orange special paint.Both benefit not only the engine sound that escapes through the two production tailpipes; the modifications also increase maximum power output from 612 hp / 450 kW to some 635 hp / 467 kW.The low-reaching front spoiler reduces lift on the front axle at high speeds further and thus further optimizes directional stability.TechArt has also developed a three-piece gurney flap that serves as the aerodynamic counterpart in the rear.The center piece of the separation edge extends together with the pop-up rear wing and in combination with the fixed spoiler edges on the left and right produces additional downforce on the rear axle.

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Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible

The new Supersports Convertible, with the same 630PS (621bhp/463kW) twin-turbocharged W12 engine, is the fastest, most potent drop-top Bentley has ever built, offering the ultimate Bentley driving experience in the world's most dramatic convertible.A highly focussed, pure Bentley driving experience

With 630PS (621bhp) and 800Nm (590lb ft) of torque from its pioneering FlexFuel engine and new 'Quickshift' transmission, the Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible is the fastest drop-top Bentley has ever built. It accelerates from 0-60mph in 3.9 seconds (0-100km/h in 4.2 seconds) and, conditions permitting, can continue onto a top speed of 202mph (325km/h).The Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible also shares its ride height with the GTC Speed, sitting 10mm (0.4in) lower at the front and 15mm (0.6in) lower at the rear than the standard GTC.The 9.5Jx20-inch forged alloy wheels, shared with the Supersports Coupé, offer a weight saving of 10kg (22lb) per car, reducing unsprung and rotating mass while the open 10-spoke design offers superior brake cooling. The rear wheels have a 25mm (1 inch) greater offset resulting in a 50mm (2 inches) increase in the rear track, further benefiting handling and stability.Eye-catching, black gloss Bentley-branded brake calipers act on the carbon ceramic brakes. Surrounding the brakes are the unique 20-inch, forged alloy wheels with Smoked Steel-finish which are exclusive to Supersports models. Large diameter tailpipe trims round out the car's purposeful stance when viewed from the rear. Beneath the bonnet Supersports badges grace the cover of the 630PS (621bhp) W12 engine.

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ABT VW New Beetle Cabriolet

The ABT VW New Beetle Cabriolet including two types of back-silencers, an aluminium gear lever knob, aluminium pedals, stainless steel running boards, as well as a set of floormats displaying the Abt Sportsline logo. Additionally, a New Beetle owner can choose between 14 wheels, one of them being the brand-new Z5 wheel (8 x 18") presented on the IAA motor show.The 2.0-litre engine receives a power plus to ca. 105 kW (143 hp) thanks to capacity enhancement by 200 cubic centimetres, a customized Abt crankshaft, special pistons, Abt camschafts, a cylinder head modification, a mid-silencer, optimised air ducting as well as changes to the electronic engine management. Abt expertise in the ECU field ensures an increase in the 1.8-litre turbo-engine from 110 kW (150 hp) to 142 kW (193 hp). For the 1.9-litre TDI, Abt provides an increase from 66 kW (90 hp) to 85 kW (112 hp).A front grill, chrome fog headlamp frame, headlamp visor and the matching V-rims (7.5 x 17 inch) rounds off the New Beetle body kit from the House of Abt.A very special example of the New Beetle caused a sensation in German rallying: Together with natural gas supplier Thyssengas, Abt enters a Beetle in the German Rally Challenge series and the German Rally Championship. The highlight: The 230 hp model uses natural gas instead of traditional fuel.

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Faux Crocodile Skin Car

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Snake Skin Car

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2010 9ff SPEED 9

9ff style this twin-turbo 3,824cc six-cylinder explodes into an aggressive rumbling roar within 9ff's cavernous hangar style, settling down to a burbling idle through those RSR-style exhaust outlets. The man behind the car is far more serious about the speedster nameplate he has taken a Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet and turned it into a turbocharged 650-horsepower monster essentially a topless version of the Porsche 911 GT2. Called the Speed 9, this car has become a 9ff model in its own right, and Fatthauer (te man behind the car) can make this concept even more elaborate, up to a 1200hp version of the 911 Turbo Cabriolet. This engine makes 650 hp at 6500 rpm and 656 pound feet of torque at 5600 rpm. This means the 2010 9ff Speed 9 is brutally fast and Fatthauer claims it'll make 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.3 seconds and won't quit until you hit 205 mph (if you can stand the wind blast). This car is limited to 205 mph because of concerns about the topless chassis' rigidity. The prototype of the 2010 9ff Speed 9, and the production car will prove different, as it will have to accommodate a soft top to protect that interior from the rain.

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2011 Mercedes SLS AMG GT3

The extra special Mercedes Benz SLS AMG will make its race track debut in 2011. The Car features clean design and breathtaking form of the Mercedes Benz SLS AMG. The 2011 Mercedes SLS AMG GT3 race car boasts a new front skirt with enlarged air intakes. The wide opening beneath the characteristic radiator grill bearing the large Mercedes star and the wing shaped horizontal fins supplies air to the engine oil cooler and brake discs. The same function is served by the two intakes below the vertical bi-xenon headlamps. Downforce on the front axle is provided courtesy of four externally mounted side flics, as well as a carbon front splitter; it runs directly into the smooth underbody panel. The hood features a central opening for the extraction of heat from the engine, while side openings in the front fenders facilitate air flow through the wheel arches. The fenders have been widened front and rear to accommodate the large racing tires with a breadth of 78.3 inches, the GT3 bodyshell is a good 2 inches wider than the series production Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. The new sills feature openings for cooling the rear brakes, with the smooth underbody visible along the underside of the sills. The 31.7 gallon fuel tank is located centrally behind the driver. The AMG 6.3 liter V8 engine is virtually identical to that of the series production vehicle. Due to its low weight, the acceleration figures for the GT3  3.7 seconds for the sprint from 0 to 60 mph. Depending on gear ratio, the top speed is more than 186 mph. The AMG 6.3 liter V8 engine uses dry sump lubrication in the racing vehicle, too. All four corners feature brake discs in motorsport-tested composite technology. Gray cast iron axial and radial floating discs are fixed to an aluminum hat via stainless steel composite elements. This sophisticated technology enables perfect heat dissipation and thus reliable stability. The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 is also equipped with precisely calculated cooling channels openings in the front skirt and ahead of the rear wheels direct cool airflow over the brake discs. All four brake discs are ventilated, slotted and drilled. Six pot fixed calipers on the front axle and four pot fixed calipers at the rear, with the AMG logo in white, provide plenty of brake pad surface. An anti-lock brake system with special race track settings is fitted as standard. A steering wheel with a diameter of 13 inches facilitates perfect vehicle control. On opening the gullwing doors, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 displays a functional interior with a distinctly race car feel.

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Need For Speed Carbon RX 7

A tuning genius with an apparent love of videogames (or at least racing games) has tricked out his latest ride with a Need For Speed Carbon motif that’s straight out of the game. Spanish tuner Ivan Gonzalez spent 110,000 Euros (about $175,000) and 7 months of his time to build this custom machine. His next project is going to be a 2005 Dodge Charger that he wants to boost up with 800 horsepower.

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Need For Speed Car

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High Horse Power Car

The Dodge EV has a continuous driving range of 150 to 200 miles and is recharged with standard 110-volt household current for eight hours. The recharge time can be cut in half to four hours by using a 220-volt appliance power outlet.The Dodge EV is a two-passenger, rear-wheel-drive sports car that marries high performance with zero tail pipe emissions. The EV is a sports car with high horsepower (a 200 kW or 268 horsepower electric motor), and even higher torque (650 Nm or 480 lb-ft),accelerating the Dodge EV to 60 mph in less than five seconds, with quarter-mile times of 13 seconds. The Dodge EV has a top speed of more than 120 mph.

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I.D.E.A KAZ

I.D.E.A KAZ is a luxury limousine concept introduced last 2001. KAZ which means Keio Advanced Zero emission vehicle is equipped with eight wheels and six of them are intended for turning. Each of the eight wheels are all powered by an electric motor which makes this vehicle environment friendly because it has zero emissions.

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Citroen DS3 Racing (2011)

Citroën DS3 Racing is a special edition with a 100% sporting pedigree.The exclusive Citroën DS3 Racing will be limited to just 1000 production units.With integrated carbon-trimmed components and specialist motorsports equipment, Citroën DS3 Racing's tuned and turbo-charged 1.6-litre THP 150 engine develops 200hp - a power increase of almost 30% over the standard unit - with a torque increase of 15% from 240Nm to 275Nm.The Citroën DS3  front wheels get 4-piston racing callipers and special disc-brakes - with drilled discs at the rear.The new Citroën DS3 Racing edition inherits Citroën Racing's expertise in motorsport design to provide advanced technological and stylistic sporting prowess.Based on the existing DSport powered by the THP 150, production Citroën DS3 Racing editions will be finished in a special workshop and fitted with a parts kit developed according to Citroën Racing specifications.

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Citroen REVOLTe

Citroën REVOLTe Concept also provides the option of CO2-free driving with the ability to run in all-electric ZEV (Zero Emission Vehicle) mode.At the very front of Citroën REVOLTe Concept, a backlit glass element is incorporated into the grille - this original feature highlights the chevrons above, subtly asserting the concept's identity as true Citroën.Citroën looking to the future by taking inspiration from its cool past. Where the 2CV was plain and neutral, REVOLTe is luxurious and colourful; where the 2CV was basic and simple, Citroën REVOLTe Concept is intelligent and technologically advanced and where the 2CV was slow and bouncy, REVOLTe is lively and spirited.Citroën REVOLTe is  a visually-stunning low stance, Citroën REVOLTe Concept measures just 3.68m long, 1.73m wide and 1.35m tall.

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Carson Brown Vintage Motocross

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By Carson Brown via : www.dirtrider.com


I started racing Vintage MX this winter and it's been a blast. This past weekend was the big Dino Daze vintage race up here in the Northwest. It was the 25th annual race and it has grown over the years into one of the biggest vintage races, bike show and swap meets in the country.


If you are into XR75s , Maicos, Huskys and other bikes I can't pronounce, this is the place to be. Vintage racing is for bikes that are usually 1980 and older, but there seems to be a class for just about any older bike you show up with. The old bikes are cool because a lot of the parts on them are handmade and pretty crazy to look at. Some of the owners are just as crazy! These guys are into every little part on their bike and have tons of riding and racing stories from “back in the day”. I think some of the guys like working on and talking about the bikes more than riding them. I can relate.


My dad and I have been restoring XR75's for as long as I can remember. Hunting down the original parts or finding trick aftermarket stuff is fun. Going to the swap meets or checking out E-Bay to find that one last part to finish a restoration is hard work but worth it when the bike turns out perfect.


The thing I like most about vintage bikes is riding them. You can learn a ton from riding a bike with bad suspension and a slow engine. It teaches you how to be smooth. If you over jump something or just try to pound through the whoops, the bike is going to beat you! You also have to learn how to work on them. Vintage bikes seem to have problems that you don't run into on modern bikes (chains coming off, spokes breaking, fouled spark plugs, etc.) ... Read more




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New 2010 Gordon Murray T.25

Gordon Murray Design's T.25 City Car will make its first public appearance at the Smith School's World Forum on Enterprise and the Environment in Oxford.A world leading 6 metre turning circle will help with urban manoeuvring and parking whilst its 1.3 metre width opens any opportunity for timed lane zones with 2 vehicles travelling and over taking in one lane.This reduces capital investment in the assembly plant by at least 80%.The ultra lightweight by design (approximately 550kg) means that:component life is increased. Reduced energy is required to power vehicle, giving rise to higher fuel efficiency (mpg/electric battery range).A competitive power to weight ratio is achieved.Six internal layout options with rear seat adjustment (adjustable within 20 seconds) sets new standards in small vehicle packaging - a long way in front of the Smart For 2 and the Toyota iQ.Occupant capacity of between 1 and 3 persons. Luggage capacity of between 160 litres and 720 litres.

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Bugatti Veyron Centenaire

The Bugatti Veyron Centenaire is a very expensive and good looking car in the world .The Type 35 Grand Prix was by far the most successful racing model. The unmistakable radiator grille and eight-spoke aluminium wheels of the Type 35 have become defining features of the Bugatti automobile. In its day, the Grand Prix was also well ahead of its time in terms of engineering ingenuity.The Grand Prix's brake drums were integrally fitted into its lightweight aluminium wheels. Unfastening the central wheel nut allowed the wheel to be easily removed within a matter of seconds and the brake to be exposed. This was a crucial advantage at the pit stop.Supposedly called the Centenaire edition, reports suggest the special Veyron an increased power rating – word on the street has always been that the Veyron's quad-turbo W16 was always capable of more than the already astronomic 1000 horsepower rating it got – up to some 1350 horses, good enough to boost the top end up to 420 km/h (261 miles-per-hour) from the current benchmark of 400 km/h (253 mph). Special paint schemes and trim pieces will surely be part of the mix as well, but hitting the Willard Scott mark may prove enough to warrant a more substantial birthday gift if the rumors are to be believed.

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Bugatti Galibier

The Bugatti Galibier's design masters the challenge of uniting sportiness with the comfort and elegance of a modern four-door saloon. The basic architecture picks up on the torpedo-like character of the Type 35, which was already revived in the Bugatti Veyron, and reinterprets it.The Bugatti Galibier i16-cylinder,8-litre engine with twostage supercharging and features 64 valves, generating 1001 horsepower at 6000 rpm.The Bugatti Galibier engine special is that it was developed as a flex-fuel engine and can optional be run on ethanol. Four-wheel drive, specially developed ceramic brakes and a new suspension design enable the agile, always-sure handling of a saloon of this size. The engine draws on its 8-litre displacement to deliver a maximum torque of 1250 Newton-metres between 2200 and 5500 rpm. Apply the brakes at speeds above 200 km/h, and the rear wing acts as an airbrake, positioning itself at an angle of 113 degrees in less than 0.4 seconds, augmenting the Bugatti Veyron's already impressive stopping power. The airbrake increases negative lift at the rear of the car to 300 kg, enhancing the braking torque on the rear axle. At 400 km/h, emergency braking will bring the sports car to a complete halt in less than 10 seconds.This striking and unparalleled harmony between luxury and sportiness is complemented by alloy-coloured details in the form of the chromed Bugatti grill and door-mirrors, as well as polished wheel surfaces and roof-rails. All-black front lights, air intakes, filler caps and door-handles naturally heighten the stunning effect of the racing-blue brake callipers.

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Bugatti Veyron Sang Noir

The Bugatti Veyron Sang Noir is a special edition, created for the true automotive connoisseur.Similar to its thoroughbred predecessor, the Type 57S Atlantic, the Bugatti Veyron Sang Noir exposes a raptor-like DNA that is reflected throughout the entire model history of the marque..The Bugatti Veyron Sang Noir is a special edition, created for the true automotive connoisseur.The 16-cylinder "W" configuration engine is fed by four turbochargers and features 64 valves, generating 1001 horsepower at 6000 rpm. The engine draws on its 8-litre displacement to deliver a maximum torque of 1250 Newton-metres between 2200 and 5500 rpm. Apply the brakes at speeds above 200 km/h, and the rear wing acts as an airbrake, positioning itself at an angle of 113 degrees in less than 0.4 seconds, augmenting the Bugatti Veyron's already impressive stopping power. The airbrake increases negative lift at the rear of the car to 300 kg, enhancing the braking torque on the rear axle. At 400 km/h, emergency braking will bring the sports car to a complete halt in less than 10 seconds.This striking and unparalleled harmony between luxury and sportiness is complemented by alloy-coloured details in the form of the chromed Bugatti grill and door-mirrors, as well as polished wheel surfaces and roof-rails. All-black front lights, air intakes, filler caps and door-handles naturally heighten the stunning effect of the racing-blue brake callipers.

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