2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost

The 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost is the latest model to come from this storied manufacturer, and it's positioned as the brand's entry-level vehicle. At a quarter-million dollars worth of starting price, that's quite a misnomer. But considering its Phantom sibling will set you back $380,000 and its namesake forebears the 1906-'26 Silver Ghosts are typically valued in the millions, perhaps the new Ghost is a relative bargain.

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The 2010 Ghost is all but guaranteed to embody class-leading performance and comfort. True, it is based on a BMW 760Li (BMW owns Rolls-Royce), but Rolls says the Ghost only shares about 20 percent of its construction with the big BMW. Rolls-Royce is also quick to point out that everything you see and touch is all-new and exclusive to the brand. As with all Rolls-Royce vehicles, the new Ghost surrounds occupants in top-notch luxury and unmistakable style. Attention to detail and craftsmanship border on the obsessive.
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Back in the old days, Rolls-Royce didn't quote engine output but rather stated that it was "sufficient." Under the Ghost's long hood lies a larger version of BMW's new twin-turbo V12. This potent yet silky-smooth power plant produces a "sufficient" 563 horsepower and 575 pound-feet of torque. Equally impressive is the fact that all of that torque is available at only 1,500 rpm, which makes this substantial automobile feel light on its tires. An eight-speed automatic transmission -- also sourced from BMW provides quick, smooth and nearly imperceptible gearchanges.

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Though it will be Rolls-Royce's volume leader, the Ghost will still be a relatively rare sight. The company bills the Ghost as a Rolls-Royce that's ideal for daily driver duty, whereas the massive Phantom is more a car for special occasions or one to be chauffeured around in. To put it into terms its clientele will readily relate to, think of the Ghost as the power suit to the Phantom's tuxedo. Overall we're quite impressed, finding it more desirable than a Maybach 57 and a keen alternative to the older Bentley Continental Flying Spur. However, we wonder if it's really worth the added cost over a Mercedes-Benz S600 or Jaguar XJL Supersport. Still, for shoppers with the financial means, the 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost is an intriguing choice.

Price - $245,000

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Maybach Exelero - Only 8.0 Million Dollar

This might be the costliest car ever in the world. Big bucks enthusiasts annoyed that they're not the only ones at the club with a Veyron can now ensure that they arrive in total exclusivity. That's because the one-off Maybach Exelero, commissioned by Fulda to act as a high-profile demonstrator for its tire line of the same name, is now for sale. The Exelero isn't some delicate flower of a show car. Based on the Maybach 57 and powered by a 700 horsepower version of that car's turbocharged V12, the Exelero reached 218 mph at Nardo

In many ways, Exelero represents what Maybach could have and should have been a place where daring styling and incredible performance could merge with extreme luxury to compete with Rolls-Royce and Bentley. Instead, while the marque's sedans clearly get the luxury part of the equation right, in terms of styling, they basically work in anonymity, looking like peculiar old S-Class sedans. There's nothing anonymous about the Exelero, though, and for €5,000,000 (around $7.8 million USD), you can drive the sybaritic supercar that Daimler should have given Maybach all along.

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Engine

Type :                                   V12, Twin-turbo

Displacement cu in (cc) :         360 (5908)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM :      700(515) / 5000
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM :    753(1020) / 2500
Redline at RPM :                    n.a.

Brakes & Tires
Brakes F/R :                           ABS, vented disc/vented disc
Tires F-R :                             315/25 ZR23
Driveline :                              n.a.

Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Length × Width × Height in :  229.7 × 83.5 × 54.2
Weight lb (kg) :                     5863 (2660)

Performance
Acceleration 0-62 mph s :      4.4
Top Speed mph (km/h) :       218 (351)
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Audi A8 Silver (Not the color, Its totally Silver) for Dubai Sheikh

Don't believe this Audi A8 is in the silver color, but it is made from SILVER. When noticing those guys in the pictures, you possibly already knew the luxury car must be owned by some a oil-rich Sheikh of Dubai. Not like Saudi Prince Waleed's the 38th car--a diamonds-studded SL-Class 550 Mercedes Benz which is worth US$4,800,000, the price of the Audi A8 here is not known as the email sent in by our friend CSH didn't mention it.
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In Dubai the mtm Audi A8 polished was the eye-catcher. The car was analyzed and in many studies the enamel varnish of the aluminum car body was removed. Furthermore the car was cleaned. After that, the car body was polished with fine abrasive paper as well as special polishes to high gloss. The blank dress must not have any defects, because of the fact that retouching was not possible. Finally the car was protected with special clear varnish against environmental impacts. 

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Because of the fact that it is impossible to polish plastic parts like front- and rear spoiler, mirror house, side sillboard or also fuel tank cap, they were enameled in a complex way to get a chrome effect. Finally they were polished with clear varnish. 

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