Posts Tagged ‘supercar’
Carlsson comes to China at the Guangzhou Auto Show
Published on November 23, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
The famous German tuner Carlsson has come to China to tap into the glorious luxury market. Carlsson brought four cars to the Guangzhou Auto Show including the China-only C60 Royale (pictured) based on the Mercedes-Benz S600. It comes with loads of extra bodywork, a special two-tone paint, a stainless steel front grille, and and more power; now 600hp.
Rolls Royce Phantom China Dragon debuts at the Guangzhou Auto Show
Published on November 21, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
The new Rolls Royce Phantom China Dragon special edition debuted at the Guangzhou Auto Show today. The Dragon Edition honors the Chinese Year of the Dragon that starts late January next year. The Dragon Edition is based on a Phantom LWB, only 8 (a lucky number in China) will be made for the very very wealthy.
Gumpert Apollo S arrives in China, not Cheap
Published on November 17, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
The brilliant and completely mad Gumpert Apollo S has arrived in China. The S-version of the ‘standard’ Apollo is a racecar for the streets with a 700hp Audi-based V8 engine, good for a 360km/h top speed. Price in China: 12 million yuan, that is 1.9 million US dollar. Read more »
Supercarwedding in China, number 5 and the Best so Far
Published on November 16, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
Another Supercar Wedding in China and by far the most extreme we have seen until today. (see the others here, here, here and here). It happened in the great city of Huizhou in the very rich Guangdong province, famous for its electronics manufacturing that includes all from Samsung TV’s to Apple iPhones.
The happy couple drove their very own Bentley Continental Supersport, their friends came in, to name but a few: four Ferrari 458, three Lamborghini Gallardo, two Porsche Panerama including one souped up, a Nissan GTR, Maserati GT MC Stradale, Rolls Royce Ghost, Ferrari California and an Audi R8. Enjoy:
Supercar Transport in China
Published on November 13, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
An extremely special supercar transport in China. We have two Pagani Zonda F, one Pagani Zonda R, one Koenigsegg Agara and one Melkus RS2000. The monster machines belong to Beijing dealer FFF Automobile and were trucked to the Bird’s Nest Olympic Stadium to spice up the Planet of the Aped premiere party. Sure the car stirred up more emotion than that crappy movie… Here they are:
Spotted in China: Lamborghini Murcielago LP640-4 Versace Edition
Published on November 11, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
Only 20 were made and at least two are in China; the one on these pics and the one I saw earlier at the Lamborghini dealer in Beijing. The Versace Edition is now doubt the most gay-ish car Lamborghini ever did, made together with some fashioned men from ‘Milano’.
Bentley Continental Supersports wrapped in Gold in China
Published on November 10, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
One Chinese owner of a hyper exclusive Bentley Continental Supersport found his vehicle just not cool enough and made it even more exclusive by wrapping it and gold, and some carbon fiber-wrap on the bonnet for good measure. Well, what is taste? I certainly loox striking…
Spotted in China: Lamborghini Gallardo in lime-green
Published on November 8, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
A very fine looking Lamborghini Gallardo parked near a shopping center in my street in Beijing. Painted in lime-green with black racing stripes and blacked out wheels.
Eye to Eye with the Dartz Kombat in China
Published on November 7, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
The The Dartz Kombat GOLD.RUSSIAN China Edition (Kombat, from now on) was present at the ‘Imported Auto Show’ in Beijing last weekend. It was the first time I say it in the flesh and it was an impressive machine. Bigger, wider and higher than any Hummer, G-class or Range Rover it has a kinda dangerous vibe all around it, and me guess that is exactly what buyers want.
Lotus hopes to sell more than 300 cars in China in 2012
Published on November 3, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
China is crucial to British sports and racing car brand Lotus’ revival in the global market, with the country expected to generate more than one-fourth of its total sales within the first four years of operation, said a company executive.
“We see China as absolutely the most important market for us to further develop around the world. Although we’re just entering the market with the most potential today, we believe that within one year, China will replace Japan as our biggest market in the Asia-Pacific region.” Read more »
