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Showing posts with label Offbeat News. Show all posts

3 May 2013

Admiring the die-cast supercars in Vietnam

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Owning the powerful and expensive supercars is the dream of many people in the world in general and Vietnam in particular. However, there are only a few which can make this dream come true.

In order to satisfy the supercar passion, many people have chosen a different way, which is die-cast car. This hobby has appeared in Vietnam in recent years and is becoming increasingly popular.

In some large cities, who have the same die-cast car hobbyists have jointly established the club, for examples in Da Nang city, Vietnam. Recently, this club already held an amazing offline.

Not just meet to share experiences, members also take advantage of this offline to show off their models. Under high-definition close-up shooting, these die-cast models is as same as real supercars.


Photo: CLB Mô Hình Tĩnh Đà Nẵng

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20 July 2012

First chrome wrapped Lexus LFA delivered in Australia

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The first chrome-wrapped Lexus LFA in the world has recently been delivered to an Australian customer.

The LF-A number 304 is one of ten examples allocated to Australia with 500 having been made and delivered world-wide. This supercar, which was completed by Exotic Graphix in Melbourne, costs AU$700,000 and will be displayed at this weekend’s MotorEx show at Sydney’s Homebush Bay where it will rub shoulders with other modified luxury vehicles.

The Lexus LFA is powered by a 4.8-liter V10 engine with 560 PS at 8,700 rpm and 480 Nm at 6,800 rpm. This allows it to accelerate from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 3.6 seconds and hit a top speed of 325 km/h (203 mph).

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18 June 2012

World’s first gold plated Lamborghini Aventador

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This gold-plated Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 has recently been unveiled at an event in Miami Beach, Florida, over the weekend. It belongs to Brett David, the CEO of Lamborghini Miami.

As a small reminder, the Italian supercar is powered by a 6.5-liter V12 engine with 700 hp and 690 Nm of torque. This allows the 1,575 car to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.9 seconds and hit a top speed of 350 km/h.

You can watch the videos right after the jump.

 

28 February 2012

Matte Pink Ferrari 458 Italia spotted in Dubai


YouTube member LamboFanX spotted and filmed this matte pink Ferrari 458 Italia, when it drove around some streets in Dubai. He also says the Italian supercar and its owner will go to London this summer.

 

20 February 2012

Luxury wedding in Vietnam [Video]


Here are the pictures of a wedding in Cantho, Vietnam, which has caused sock with a majestic procession ceremony with more than 10 supercars on February 20.








7 October 2011

For Sale: 2012 Lexus LFA on eBay Motors


A 2012 Lexus LFA is now being offered on eBay Motors and we want to remind you that only 500 units have been brought to the world.

Available in Pure White, the supercar can be found in North Wilkesbiri, North Carolina and according to the owner, only 66 miles (106 km) on its odometer.

Up to the moment, there had been 32 bids for the 2012 LFA, the highest being $240,100, but its MRSP is $375,000, which means that the reserve has "not been met yet".

The auction is open until October 10.








26 September 2011

VIDEO: 2012 BMW F10 M5 hits 300 km/h


According to the Germans from Munich, the 2012 BMW F10 M5 is a business car. However, the following video shows it's also a sports car.

The 2012 M5 is equipped by a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo package. The car can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in just 4.4 seconds, 0-200 km/h in only 13 seconds and hit a limited top speed is 250 km/h.

19 September 2011

Car Crash: Ferrari Enzo in Canada


A 2003 Ferrari Enzo, tuned by Edo Competition, has crashed in the Targa Newfoundland, Canada.

Details are limited, but the driver lost control of the Italian supercar and ended up driving into the Atlantic Ocean. Thankfully, he escaped unharmed while the car was actually saved having suffered only some minor damages.


15 July 2011

Alfa Romeo MiTo by Louise Dear

To mark the UK launch of its congestion charge free MiTo 1.3 JTDM-2 Sprint, Alfa Romeo has enlisted Louise Dear to create an art car.

The car features a floral design and a portrait that draws inspiration from Louise Dear's 17 year old daughter, while also incorporating elements of the Alfa Romeo logo and the Cloverleaf symbol. According to the artist, "The Alfa MiTo is targeted at a young, stylish audience who have a positive attitude to life, and are focused on being successful, and within my painting I have tried to bring this across using a combination of designs that convey powerful imagery mixed with elegance and beauty."

The rolling artwork was unveiled at three Castle Galleries in the United Kingdom on July 14.



11 July 2011

Nissan GT-R Crashing into Parked Cars in Moscow


On July 6, a terrible car crash took place in Moscow, Russia, was caught by a pair of security cameras. The person responsible for the catastrophic scene is the driver of a black Nissan GT-R.

The GT-R driver was either street racing with another car or want to experience the full potential of the GT-R on the streets of Moscow. Only regret that the Nissan GT-R driver chose the wrong location.





25 June 2011

Audi R8 V10 Spyder Gets Chromed for Charity

This year, to raise funds for the Elton John Aids Foundation (EJAF), Audi UK decided to donate a unique R8 Spyder V10 coated in a unique mirror-like chromed finish.

Auctioned off late last night, at the White Tie and Tiara Ball charity event, the special model was a star attraction as its mirror-like finish garnered plenty of interest.


“Sir Elton John’s fundraising ball really is a golden ticket event that is as glamorous as it is hugely effective in fundraising terms,” commented Jeremy Hicks, Director of Audi UK.

“We are delighted, and enormously proud, to support it for a ninth year with the donation of what is arguably our most fittingly glamorous model,” he added.


[Source Audi]

8 June 2011

VIDEO: Dancing Policeman Stops Traffic in Philippines


A Filipino traffic policeman has become a street sensation after delighting drivers and pedestrians with his unique dance moves when directing vehicles in the capital Manila. Ramiro says his dance moves always keep the traffic flowing.

6 June 2011

Exotic Cars in Flooded Garage

On June 4, a heavy rain led to flash floods occurring in Singapore. A series of expensive supercar has been damaged after being submerged in the basement carpark of St Regis Residences at Tanglin Road street.











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