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Striker SimulatorMotorsport Simulators, LLC is pleased to announce the Striker Simulator a profes-sional open wheel trainer. The Striker is a fully loaded turnkey simulator with all of the features professioanl drivers would expect. You simply plug in the AC power and press the starter and you are driving. Just like our other models, it is light weight and tough making the Striker ideal for team transport or commercial settings.

• Transportable, light weight design with its strong

aluminum tubular chassis

• Turn-key, no assembly required with quick

mount plasmas

• Plasma displays come with their own hard anvil

case for transport

• Suspended Formula Tub, Pro Mazda Replica

with a large cavity

• Three axis-motion system with programmable

roll, yaw and pitch

• Triple 50” professional series plasma displays

with 3840 x 1024 resolution

• Full hydraulic adjustable race pedal assembly

(patent pending)

• Computer controlled force feedback

detachable MOMO steering wheel

• Programmable shift lights

• Both sequential and paddle shifters

• Radio wiring harness and simulator audio feed

• Superb high fidelity sound system

and bass transducers

• Video/audio streaming with telemetry support

allowing remote collaboration

• Many proprietary cars and track included

• Hundreds of tracks and cars included

• Motec data acquisition and telemetry support

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The Helmet and Firesuit are Optional

Striker SimulatorMotorsport Simulators, LLC is pleased to announce the Striker Simulator a profes-sional open wheel trainer. The Striker is a fully loaded turnkey simulator with all of the features professioanl drivers would expect. You simply plug in the AC power and press the starter and you are driving. Just like our other models, it is light weight and tough making the Striker ideal for team transport or commercial settings.

• Transportable, light weight design with its strong

aluminum tubular chassis

• Turn-key, no assembly required with quick

mount plasmas

• Plasma displays come with their own hard anvil

case for transport

• Suspended Formula Tub, Pro Mazda Replica

with a large cavity

• Three axis-motion system with programmable

roll, yaw and pitch

• Triple 50” professional series plasma displays

with 3840 x 1024 resolution

• Full hydraulic adjustable race pedal assembly

(patent pending)

• Computer controlled force feedback

detachable MOMO steering wheel

• Programmable shift lights

• Both sequential and paddle shifters

• Radio wiring harness and simulator audio feed

• Superb high fidelity sound system

and bass transducers

• Video/audio streaming with telemetry support

allowing remote collaboration

• Many proprietary cars and track included

• Hundreds of tracks and cars included

• Motec data acquisition and telemetry support

FeatureS

(817) 944-7791www.motorsportsimulators.com

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December 2008

contents

Two-Tone DreamCarlsson Aigner CK65 RS Blanchimont

Hot PursuitLamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Polizia

Forged JewelsForgiato Custom Wheels

Track StarRenault Megane Trophy

High Voltage SpeedsterDodge EV

Style and EleganceBentley Arnage Final Series

Sexy BeastMaserati Quattroporte Collezione Cento

Unique BlendArash AF10

The New MuscleHarley Davidson V-Rod Muscle

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December 2008

contents

Two-Tone DreamCarlsson Aigner CK65 RS Blanchimont

Hot PursuitLamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Polizia

Forged JewelsForgiato Custom Wheels

Track StarRenault Megane Trophy

High Voltage SpeedsterDodge EV

Style and EleganceBentley Arnage Final Series

Sexy BeastMaserati Quattroporte Collezione Cento

Unique BlendArash AF10

The New MuscleHarley Davidson V-Rod Muscle

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COACHBUiLDER CARLSSON AiGNER CK65 RS BLANCHiMONT

A LiMiTED EDiTiON LUxURY LiMOUSiNEDEVELOPED iN COLLABORATiON WiTH THE LEATHER LiFESTYLE BRAND AiGNER

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ollowing the Carlsson Aigner CK65 RS Eau Rouge, automobile manufacturer Carlsson, a firm that specializes in refinements for Mercedes-Benz, has introduced its next limited edition luxury car: the Carlsson Aigner CK65 RS Blanchimont. Conceived in collaboration with the leather and lifestyle brand Etienne Aigner AG and developed by the Carlsson engineers, this limited edition

luxury limousine catches the mood of an international clientele precisely. Inside the car, fine leather fittings are offset by a combination of selected woods, Alcantara and aluminum that bewitch and beguile. On the outside, the Blanchimont is discreet, sporty and seductive, with exclusive two-color paintwork. The vehicle’s interior trim and upholstery were created by the world-famous lifestyle brand Etienne Aigner. A combination of the renowned Aigner leather and Aigner Alcantara invite the viewer to climb inside and savor the ambience. Quality workmanship and luxury define the interior. The ergonomic design of the Carlsson sports steering wheel in leather and in Alcantara turns driving the Carlsson Aigner into a particu-larly enjoyable tactile experience. Carlsson aluminum sports pedal pads, illuminated doorsill protectors andfurther visual touches all point the way into a world of luxurious elegance.

Moreover, the interior color scheme can be chosen from more than 30 different combinations. Pro-cessing the natural materials is time consuming and calls for the high-est degree of perfection. The Aigner leather, the Aigner Alcantara and the matching wood trim are fitted exclu-sively by hand. Hence, in the view of the fact that the individual stages call for cooling and setting phases, the production and installation of the en-tire interior takes over two weeks. It goes without saying that the Carlsson Aigner CK65 RS Blanchi-mont is fully equipped with all com-fort and safety features. Navigation system, automatic air-conditioning system, ventilated seats with memo-ry function, Carlsson multi-function steering wheel, Distronic, Parktronic, Comand, TV function, KeylessGo and many other inclusive options round off the appointments of the luxury coupé. Whether you want to be en-tertained or to work when you’re on the move, Carlsson has the perfect solution. In terms of entertainment, only components by Alpine and Focal – companies that set the highest stan-dards – are used. Passengers traveling in the front will experience listening pleasure through a 3-way loudspeaker system by Focal Utopia Be Kit No.7, which the specialist press has praised

as the “best system in the world.” Passengers in the back can savor high-tech sounds too. Carlsson’s “Rear Seat Entertainment” creates the authentic at-mosphere of a cinema. The ears are pampered with the patented 6.1 surround sound, while 7” moni-tors behind the headrests make it possible for the rear passengers to enjoy different programs at the same time. Naturally, all the components, such as the loudspeakers or the power amplifiers, are un-obtrusive and have been integrated into the decor attractively. If required, the Carlsson Aigner CK65 RS Blanchimont also functions as a premier work-space. Each of the hinged tables behind the front seats can easily accommodate a laptop, and the integrated power supply ensures steadiness even during lengthy journeys. The highlight – another worldwide first – is a WLAN UMTS router, enabling three laptops to independently go online wirelessly. An elegant vehicle with an incomparable fin-ish, the Carlsson Aigner CK65 RS Blanchimont must surely represent the most thrilling and luxurious lim-

ousine ride currently available—and not just for itslavish interior. The Blanchimont revels in a top speed of 199 mph – electronically regulated for safety rea-sons – together with an acceleration of 0-60 in just 3.9 seconds. In fact, the vehicle was named after one of the world’s most famous racetrack curves, the Blanchimont turn on the Spa Francor-champs track in the Ar-denne in Belgium. Many of the technical developments in the Carlsson Aign-er CK65 RS Blanchimont have their origins in motor sports. At work beneath the bonnet of the Carlsson Aigner CK65 RS Blanchimont, there’s a 12-cylinder engine with an output of 705 horsepower and an electronically limited torque of 1.100 Nm. The Carls-son engine conversion includes a newly tuned elec-tronic control unit with special maps for injection

In terms of entertain-ment, only components

by Alpine and Focal – compa-nies that set the higheststandards – are used.

ollowing the Carlsson Aigner CK65 RS Eau Rouge, automobile manufacturer Carlsson, a firm that specializes in refinements for Mercedes-Benz, has introduced its next limited edition luxury car: the Carlsson Aigner CK65 RS Blanchimont. Conceived in collaboration with the leather and lifestyle brand Etienne Aigner AG and developed by the Carlsson engineers, this limited edition

luxury limousine catches the mood of an international clientele precisely. Inside the car, fine leather fittings are offset by a combination of selected woods, Alcantara and aluminum that bewitch and beguile. On the outside, the Blanchimont is discreet, sporty and seductive, with exclusive two-color paintwork. The vehicle’s interior trim and upholstery were created by the world-famous lifestyle brand Etienne Aigner. A combination of the renowned Aigner leather and Aigner Alcantara invite the viewer to climb inside and savor the ambience. Quality workmanship and luxury define the interior. The ergonomic design of the Carlsson sports steering wheel in leather and in Alcantara turns driving the Carlsson Aigner into a particu-larly enjoyable tactile experience. Carlsson aluminum sports pedal pads, illuminated doorsill protectors andfurther visual touches all point the way into a world of luxurious elegance.

Moreover, the interior color scheme can be chosen from more than 30 different combinations. Pro-cessing the natural materials is time consuming and calls for the high-est degree of perfection. The Aigner leather, the Aigner Alcantara and the matching wood trim are fitted exclu-sively by hand. Hence, in the view of the fact that the individual stages call for cooling and setting phases, the production and installation of the en-tire interior takes over two weeks. It goes without saying that the Carlsson Aigner CK65 RS Blanchi-mont is fully equipped with all com-fort and safety features. Navigation system, automatic air-conditioning system, ventilated seats with memo-ry function, Carlsson multi-function steering wheel, Distronic, Parktronic, Comand, TV function, KeylessGo and many other inclusive options round off the appointments of the luxury coupé. Whether you want to be en-tertained or to work when you’re on the move, Carlsson has the perfect solution. In terms of entertainment, only components by Alpine and Focal – companies that set the highest stan-dards – are used. Passengers traveling in the front will experience listening pleasure through a 3-way loudspeaker system by Focal Utopia Be Kit No.7, which the specialist press has praised

as the “best system in the world.” Passengers in the back can savor high-tech sounds too. Carlsson’s “Rear Seat Entertainment” creates the authentic at-mosphere of a cinema. The ears are pampered with the patented 6.1 surround sound, while 7” moni-tors behind the headrests make it possible for the rear passengers to enjoy different programs at the same time. Naturally, all the components, such as the loudspeakers or the power amplifiers, are un-obtrusive and have been integrated into the decor attractively. If required, the Carlsson Aigner CK65 RS Blanchimont also functions as a premier work-space. Each of the hinged tables behind the front seats can easily accommodate a laptop, and the integrated power supply ensures steadiness even during lengthy journeys. The highlight – another worldwide first – is a WLAN UMTS router, enabling three laptops to independently go online wirelessly. An elegant vehicle with an incomparable fin-ish, the Carlsson Aigner CK65 RS Blanchimont must surely represent the most thrilling and luxurious lim-

ousine ride currently available—and not just for itslavish interior. The Blanchimont revels in a top speed of 199 mph – electronically regulated for safety rea-sons – together with an acceleration of 0-60 in just 3.9 seconds. In fact, the vehicle was named after one of the world’s most famous racetrack curves, the Blanchimont turn on the Spa Francor-champs track in the Ar-denne in Belgium. Many of the technical developments in the Carlsson Aign-er CK65 RS Blanchimont have their origins in motor sports. At work beneath the bonnet of the Carlsson Aigner CK65 RS Blanchimont, there’s a 12-cylinder engine with an output of 705 horsepower and an electronically limited torque of 1.100 Nm. The Carls-son engine conversion includes a newly tuned elec-tronic control unit with special maps for injection

In terms of entertain-ment, only components

by Alpine and Focal – compa-nies that set the higheststandards – are used.

quick specsprice $489,000

engine V12

AspirAtion nA

VAlVetrAin nA

torque 811 lb/ft

horsepower 705 hp

weight n/A

0-60 3.9 secs

top speed 199 mph

and ignition. On the intake side, special sports air filters make sure that aspiration is optimized, while a stainless steel sports exhaust pipe sys-tem optimizes exhaust gas backpressure. A fur-ther performance-enhancing modification to the engine is improved intercooling to reduce the temperature of charge air. The upshot is that the V12 is constantly at the top of its game – allowing the driver to relax and revel in the driving experience. The Carlsson Aigner CK65 RS Blanchimont is offered on an in-dividual basis in countless two-tone combinations – with no limits imposed on the individuality and desires of its clientele. “With this car, we quite deliberately adopted a positioning between the S Class and the Maybach – while still remaining faithful to the essential manufac-turing concept and to the desire for maximum performance. With a horsepower in excess of 700, the Carlsson Aigner CK65 RS Blanchi-mont is the most powerful luxury limousine in the world,” declares Markus Schuster, C.E.O. of Carlsson Autotechnik GmbH.

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Gevril USA – 1-866-425-9882 www.gevril.comGevril Switzerland – Rue Meval 20, 2720 Tramelan – Switzerland [email protected]

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engine V12

AspirAtion nA

VAlVetrAin nA

torque 811 lb/ft

horsepower 705 hp

weight n/A

0-60 3.9 secs

top speed 199 mph

and ignition. On the intake side, special sports air filters make sure that aspiration is optimized, while a stainless steel sports exhaust pipe sys-tem optimizes exhaust gas backpressure. A fur-ther performance-enhancing modification to the engine is improved intercooling to reduce the temperature of charge air. The upshot is that the V12 is constantly at the top of its game – allowing the driver to relax and revel in the driving experience. The Carlsson Aigner CK65 RS Blanchimont is offered on an in-dividual basis in countless two-tone combinations – with no limits imposed on the individuality and desires of its clientele. “With this car, we quite deliberately adopted a positioning between the S Class and the Maybach – while still remaining faithful to the essential manufac-turing concept and to the desire for maximum performance. With a horsepower in excess of 700, the Carlsson Aigner CK65 RS Blanchi-mont is the most powerful luxury limousine in the world,” declares Markus Schuster, C.E.O. of Carlsson Autotechnik GmbH.

COACHBUiLDER

Gevril USA – 1-866-425-9882 www.gevril.comGevril Switzerland – Rue Meval 20, 2720 Tramelan – Switzerland [email protected]

Diamond CollectionAutomatic 25 Jewels

Available with BraceletLouisiana Crocodile

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SPECiAL EDiTiON LAMBORGHiNi GALLARDO LP 560-4 POLiziA

Lamborghini donates the new “gaLLardo

LP560-4 PoLizia” to the itaLian state PoLicepursuithot

Lamborghini donates the new “gaLLardo

LP560-4 PoLizia” to the itaLian state PoLicepursuithot

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hen we were kids, many of us dreamt of being the police officer or a paramed-ic—helping the community, saving lives and enforcing justice. Now, however,

there is another reason. Cops in Italy get Lamborghi-nis. Recently, a private ceremony was at the Viminale Palace where Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. donated a police version of the company’s newest super sports car, Gallardo LP560-4 Polizia, to the head of the Italian State Police, Prefect Antonio Manganelli. The new Gallardo LP560-4 Polizia, which replaces the previous Gallardo in use by the Italian police force since 2004, has a 560 horsepowerengine that can reach speeds of up to 203 mph. The car will soon be-gin service with the Lazio Highway Police Department in order to continue accident and crime prevention to sustain security on the Italian roads. Its predecessor is proof of Lamborghini’s outstand-ing product quality. Since 2004, Rome’s police force has had the first-generation Gallardo in regular police service. The sports car has clocked nearly 87,000 miles of patrol duty on the motorways of central and southern Italy, as well as on emergency medical transport detail. A second Gallardo, painted in blue and white police

colors, has been in service around Bologna, Italy since 2005. Its odometer already shows more than 62,000 miles. Aside from regular servicing, neither of the super sports cars has required major repairs. In addition to the clearly effective deterrent offered by the presence and visibility of a Lamborghini on the highway, the technological equipment on board these vehicles makes them highly effective in controlling haz-ardous behavior on the roads (high speeds, driving in the emergency lane, dangerous over-taking). The cabin of the super sports car is fitted with the latest advance-ments in police technology to immediately document the evidence of any transgression. The video system is positioned in the center of the cabin with a camera fit-ted next to the rear view mirror and a computer and re-cording equipment behind the seats. As soon as police officers discover a suspicious driver, they activate the “Proof Video Data System.” With the help of GPS data, the device can calculate the location, direction of move-ment and speed of the Lamborghini. This combined with the distance and time before intercept, accurately determines the speed of the vehicle being pursued. Using radio data transmission, the video sys-tem in the Gallardo Polizia transfers its images in real

time to the relevant police station. There, the videos are stored and used for automatic number plate retrieval. This information can be used for immediate identifica-tion of stolen vehicles. In addition to its high tech equip-ment, the Gallardo is also fitted with the “classic” array of police equipment, such as a gun holster, police radio equipment and the “Paletta,” the traditional hand-held stop sign used to advise motorists and traffic offenders to pull over. The Lamborghini is used regularly for urgent medi-cal transportation too. The luggage compartment in the front of the vehicle is equipped with a specialized refrig-eration system for safe transportation of donor organs. For extreme emergencies, there is also a defibrillator used to restore a normal heart rhythm to patients by de-livering an electrical shock to the heart to stop massive cardiac arrhythmia or ventricular fibrillation, and thus save lives. Now the successor is ready – a new generation Gal-lardo LP560-4 with the very latest in special equipment. The Lamborghini wears its uniform with pride, painted in accordance with requirements in “blu Polizia” – whereby the white stripes and lettering follow the Gallardo’s dy-namic design angles. Its main patrol beat will once again be central and southern Italy, primarily on the motorway between Salerno and Reggio Calabria. The thirty police officers permitted to drive the

The Lamborghini wears its uniform with pride, painted in ac-cordance with requirements in “blu Polizia” – whereby the

white stripes and lettering follow the Gallardo’s dynamic design angles.

hen we were kids, many of us dreamt of being the police officer or a paramed-ic—helping the community, saving lives and enforcing justice. Now, however,

there is another reason. Cops in Italy get Lamborghi-nis. Recently, a private ceremony was at the Viminale Palace where Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. donated a police version of the company’s newest super sports car, Gallardo LP560-4 Polizia, to the head of the Italian State Police, Prefect Antonio Manganelli. The new Gallardo LP560-4 Polizia, which replaces the previous Gallardo in use by the Italian police force since 2004, has a 560 horsepowerengine that can reach speeds of up to 203 mph. The car will soon be-gin service with the Lazio Highway Police Department in order to continue accident and crime prevention to sustain security on the Italian roads. Its predecessor is proof of Lamborghini’s outstand-ing product quality. Since 2004, Rome’s police force has had the first-generation Gallardo in regular police service. The sports car has clocked nearly 87,000 miles of patrol duty on the motorways of central and southern Italy, as well as on emergency medical transport detail. A second Gallardo, painted in blue and white police

colors, has been in service around Bologna, Italy since 2005. Its odometer already shows more than 62,000 miles. Aside from regular servicing, neither of the super sports cars has required major repairs. In addition to the clearly effective deterrent offered by the presence and visibility of a Lamborghini on the highway, the technological equipment on board these vehicles makes them highly effective in controlling haz-ardous behavior on the roads (high speeds, driving in the emergency lane, dangerous over-taking). The cabin of the super sports car is fitted with the latest advance-ments in police technology to immediately document the evidence of any transgression. The video system is positioned in the center of the cabin with a camera fit-ted next to the rear view mirror and a computer and re-cording equipment behind the seats. As soon as police officers discover a suspicious driver, they activate the “Proof Video Data System.” With the help of GPS data, the device can calculate the location, direction of move-ment and speed of the Lamborghini. This combined with the distance and time before intercept, accurately determines the speed of the vehicle being pursued. Using radio data transmission, the video sys-tem in the Gallardo Polizia transfers its images in real

time to the relevant police station. There, the videos are stored and used for automatic number plate retrieval. This information can be used for immediate identifica-tion of stolen vehicles. In addition to its high tech equip-ment, the Gallardo is also fitted with the “classic” array of police equipment, such as a gun holster, police radio equipment and the “Paletta,” the traditional hand-held stop sign used to advise motorists and traffic offenders to pull over. The Lamborghini is used regularly for urgent medi-cal transportation too. The luggage compartment in the front of the vehicle is equipped with a specialized refrig-eration system for safe transportation of donor organs. For extreme emergencies, there is also a defibrillator used to restore a normal heart rhythm to patients by de-livering an electrical shock to the heart to stop massive cardiac arrhythmia or ventricular fibrillation, and thus save lives. Now the successor is ready – a new generation Gal-lardo LP560-4 with the very latest in special equipment. The Lamborghini wears its uniform with pride, painted in accordance with requirements in “blu Polizia” – whereby the white stripes and lettering follow the Gallardo’s dy-namic design angles. Its main patrol beat will once again be central and southern Italy, primarily on the motorway between Salerno and Reggio Calabria. The thirty police officers permitted to drive the

The Lamborghini wears its uniform with pride, painted in ac-cordance with requirements in “blu Polizia” – whereby the

white stripes and lettering follow the Gallardo’s dynamic design angles.

Gallardo Polizia receive special training in the use of the Gallardo’s medical equipment. Each person on the special operations team – which includes three women – has undertaken several days of driver training with Lamborghini, under the leadership of the Lam-borghini test drivers. The basis of trouble-free everyday operation is the exceptional safety of the Gallardo LP560-4 with its permanent all-wheel drive and its refined chassis, which maintains stability even at the highest speeds. Lamborghini’s extremely high stan-dards for product quality and reliability ensure that the Gallardo LP560-4 Polizia is always ready for duty. The Italian State Police uniform, and the unques-tionable attraction of the Lamborghini brand, continue to arouse curiosity and interest. Thousands of citizens have the possibility to see the car for themselves dur-ing the many events organized to promote the vehicles in use. Alongside its daily operational duties, the Gal-lardo also has regular public appearance obligations, such as its role as parade leader every year in Rome’s

traditional “Festa di Polizia,” or its escort responsibilities at events with historical vehicles, like the Targa Florio and the Milan – San Remo Rally. Its predecessor even represented the Italian police in New York City at the 2005 “Columbus Day” parade. The new Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Polizia is destined to be not only the fastest, but also the most famous police car – even beyond Italian borders. It’s sure to inspire a lot more people to join the force.

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Gallardo Polizia receive special training in the use of the Gallardo’s medical equipment. Each person on the special operations team – which includes three women – has undertaken several days of driver training with Lamborghini, under the leadership of the Lam-borghini test drivers. The basis of trouble-free everyday operation is the exceptional safety of the Gallardo LP560-4 with its permanent all-wheel drive and its refined chassis, which maintains stability even at the highest speeds. Lamborghini’s extremely high stan-dards for product quality and reliability ensure that the Gallardo LP560-4 Polizia is always ready for duty. The Italian State Police uniform, and the unques-tionable attraction of the Lamborghini brand, continue to arouse curiosity and interest. Thousands of citizens have the possibility to see the car for themselves dur-ing the many events organized to promote the vehicles in use. Alongside its daily operational duties, the Gal-lardo also has regular public appearance obligations, such as its role as parade leader every year in Rome’s

traditional “Festa di Polizia,” or its escort responsibilities at events with historical vehicles, like the Targa Florio and the Milan – San Remo Rally. Its predecessor even represented the Italian police in New York City at the 2005 “Columbus Day” parade. The new Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Polizia is destined to be not only the fastest, but also the most famous police car – even beyond Italian borders. It’s sure to inspire a lot more people to join the force.

SPECiAL EDiTiON

CUSTOM FORGiATO WHEELS

Forged Jewels

orgiato, a company based in Sun Valley, California, manufactures wheels for high-performance vehicles such as Lamborghini, Ferrari, Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW. These luxury cars elicit admiring looks without being adorned in Forgiato’s finest - and covetous stares with them. That’s because Forgiato is wheels, literally, as “Forgiato” translates from Italian to “wheel.” The company fabricates these fine vehicle adornments in their

state of the art factory to jewel-like specifications and offer seventeen styles in an unlimited number of finishes. Words really can’t do them justice; they have to be seen. With drastic curves and fine detail, they complement any ride, especially those that are already designed for those with refined tastes. In order to achieve such levels of perfection, Forgiato calls on the latest technologies and advancements in aluminum forg-ing and CNC mills, drills and lathes to achieve a product that is not only light and strong but also beautiful. CNC describes the process by which a computer com-ponent drives the tooling, ensuring precise cutting and mini-mal human intervention. Forgiato’s team connects the three

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orgiato, a company based in Sun Valley, California, manufactures wheels for high-performance vehicles such as Lamborghini, Ferrari, Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW. These luxury cars elicit admiring looks without being adorned in Forgiato’s finest - and covetous stares with them. That’s because Forgiato is wheels, literally, as “Forgiato” translates from Italian to “wheel.” The company fabricates these fine vehicle adornments in their

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But Forgiato’s new Parlaro puts a clever spin on design tactics. The Parlaro’s uniquely incorporated half-moon element balances the wheel as it spins, acting as a counter-weight to keep the rim perfectly balanced at high speeds.

their distinct personalities, but Forgiato’s newest creation may be their most impressive. Forgiato has recently created the groundbreaking Forgiato Par-laro. It is one of the most unique wheels to hit the wheel industry since...well, Forgiato’s clear Radurra wheel. The Parlaro is a 3-spoke wheel that gives the effect of a single spoke wheel. Any experienced wheel artist will tell you that creative dreams can slip into nightmares if one overlooks the basic principle of balance. Unless you’re into rides that rattle your kidneys, symmetry is key for a rim that won’t make a freshly paved freeway feel like the Rubicon Trail. But Forgiato’s new

Parlaro puts a clever spin on design tactics. The Parlaro’s uniquely in-corporated half-moon element balances the wheel as it spins, acting as a counterweight to keep the rim perfectly balanced at high speeds. So if your looking for something fresh and innovative to shine with, the Parlaro just might fit your bill. The wheels are expectedly priced at the luxury level. They start at $1,250 per and can range to $3,000 per. The company can be reached at 818-771-9779, or you can visit www.Forgiato.com to see all of the different wheel choices and build your own wheel by choos-ing the both the style and the colors of each wheel component.

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entire portable assembly rides on a hardy platform with three axis motion (roll, pitch, yaw), which provides the necessary motion to get that seat-of-the-pants feeling true racecar pilots require. Not to be confused with a video game, this device is an ad-vanced training tool that requires sophisticated tune-ups, just like the user’s own racecar. Strapped into the Sparco seat, drivers and/or their crew chiefs select a racecar, track, weather condi-tions, and competitive scenario, using as much data as necessary to fit individual needs. They can even race other Python drivers online in real time. In order to satisfy customers in F1, NASCAR, Indy Car, and SCCA, among other sanctions, Motorsport Simulators software engineering team have made breathtakingly-perfect replicas of various racetracks using GPS logging data, onboard cameras, and lots of photographs. Racers know that nothing beats seat time. With Python, there are no limitations. Step into the future. Step into a Python Simulator.

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hen it comes to motor racing, one single pa-rameter can define the gap between a pole po-sition and a second place on the grid. Time. If a fraction of a second can make the difference

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be based at the Homestead-Miami Speedway and will offer its students a chance to drive some of the most legendary Formula 1 race cars of the past ten years, including the Arrows World Champion Damon Hill drove to a second place at the 1997 Hun-garian Grand Prix. To make the transition from road car to For-mula One, the lucky few will first get to warm up behind the

engine

wheel of a Ferrari 360 Modena equipped with paddle shifts. Nothing beats a Formula 1 and its 600+hp V8 rear engine. B.R.M. is a proud sponsor of this exciting endeavor and the French watch maker can only hope that the new racing school might somehow contribute to the return of Formula 1 World Champi-onship on North American soil. Everything about B.R.M. seems to bring us back to the sexy and dangerous universe of high performance vehicles. One glance is enough to figure why top drivers and bikers have been falling in love with the French time-pieces. B.R.M. watches proudly display a myriad of com-ponents resembling what you would find under the hood of your favorite beast, from piston-shaped case pieces and clasps to pushers, lugs and ultra-light hands mimick-ing all the features of a racing steering wheel. B.R.M. has succeeded in bringing bold designs, genuine engineering and a breath of fresh air to a luxury market saturated with conservative ideas. Wear a racing engine on your wrist.

Remember. Ten years ago, Damon Hill, 1��6 Formula One World Champion (see picture) moved from the prestigious Williams GP team to the small Arrows outfit and brought in a matter of weeks the team in the limelight. This is the car Damon used to nearly win the 1��7 Hungarian Grand Prix. Just a gearbox gremlin helped him seal this first success for Arrows. He ten setteled for second... An you have for the fisrt time the opportunity to drive this car. The 600+ HP BRM-Arrows is on track in Homestead-Miami for a test drive. Two, four, six laps... Will you be able to cope with beast ? You will first taste the track and the paddle shift on a Ferrari 360 F1 to get used to the shift, the speed and the track and then, the Formula One car is go-ing to be yours.

BRM WATCHES

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hen it comes to motor racing, one single pa-rameter can define the gap between a pole po-sition and a second place on the grid. Time. If a fraction of a second can make the difference

between a world champion and the rest of the pack, it becomes much easier to understand why wearing a perfectly accurate wristwatch is just as important as driving the fastest car or rid-ing the best motorcycle on the road. While established watch manufacturers have always been involved to some degree with the world of motorsports, none has done it with nearly as much passion as B.R.M., a company created just a few years ago by a French master watch maker named Bernard Richards. After gaining momentum in Europe and taking its first steps in North America, B.R.M. started 2008 with the unveiling of the much-anticipated Bi-Rotor, a magnificent wristwatch featuring an automatic mechanism endowed with an actual differential. Three months later, rumors were already circulating about an-other amazing achievement. B.R.M. has since announced the im-minent launch of the first French-made “Tourbillon”, a stunning timepiece slated to set a new standard of style and craftsman-ship within the B.R.M. collection. A “tourbillon” is a watch es-capement designed to counter the effect of gravity on a clock. A rare occurrence in wristwatches, the mechanism has remained to this day one of the most difficult exercises in modern watch making. We got to take a sneak peek at this one of a kind time-piece and were told its movement is entirely made of titanium. With all mechanical parts in full view, comfortably tucked-up in-side a two-inch wide circular glass case, it’s tempting to believe for a moment that the movement is just floating in thin air. From our first impression, this could very well turn into a mesmerizing icon of your everyday life, whether you favor burning rubber on the track or cruising on a coastal highway. While B.R.M. has often designed limited edition wristwatch-es for top racing teams and exclusive brands, including Ecosse, the Denver-based exclusive motorcycle maker, the French manu-facturer is always finding new ways to express its fascination for the pinnacle of motorsports. Formula 1 single-seaters probably won’t be coming back to the Indianapolis speedway for some time, but thanks to B.R.M. and a French man named Pascal Dro, a few of them will soon become a permanent fixture at a Florida racing school. The new venture, named Formula One Drive, will

be based at the Homestead-Miami Speedway and will offer its students a chance to drive some of the most legendary Formula 1 race cars of the past ten years, including the Arrows World Champion Damon Hill drove to a second place at the 1997 Hun-garian Grand Prix. To make the transition from road car to For-mula One, the lucky few will first get to warm up behind the

engine

wheel of a Ferrari 360 Modena equipped with paddle shifts. Nothing beats a Formula 1 and its 600+hp V8 rear engine. B.R.M. is a proud sponsor of this exciting endeavor and the French watch maker can only hope that the new racing school might somehow contribute to the return of Formula 1 World Champi-onship on North American soil. Everything about B.R.M. seems to bring us back to the sexy and dangerous universe of high performance vehicles. One glance is enough to figure why top drivers and bikers have been falling in love with the French time-pieces. B.R.M. watches proudly display a myriad of com-ponents resembling what you would find under the hood of your favorite beast, from piston-shaped case pieces and clasps to pushers, lugs and ultra-light hands mimick-ing all the features of a racing steering wheel. B.R.M. has succeeded in bringing bold designs, genuine engineering and a breath of fresh air to a luxury market saturated with conservative ideas. Wear a racing engine on your wrist.

Remember. Ten years ago, Damon Hill, 1��6 Formula One World Champion (see picture) moved from the prestigious Williams GP team to the small Arrows outfit and brought in a matter of weeks the team in the limelight. This is the car Damon used to nearly win the 1��7 Hungarian Grand Prix. Just a gearbox gremlin helped him seal this first success for Arrows. He ten setteled for second... An you have for the fisrt time the opportunity to drive this car. The 600+ HP BRM-Arrows is on track in Homestead-Miami for a test drive. Two, four, six laps... Will you be able to cope with beast ? You will first taste the track and the paddle shift on a Ferrari 360 F1 to get used to the shift, the speed and the track and then, the Formula One car is go-ing to be yours.

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hen Renault debuted the new 2009 Mégane Trophy at this year’s Paris Motorshow, crowds were expecting to see the vehicle’s growth, but they weren’t expect-ing this. From loud body paint to excruciating angles,

this World Series contender has undergone a raft of radical modifica-tions in readiness for the 2009 campaign. As in previous years, the Eurocup Mégane Trophy will form part of the World Series by Renault and the 2009 Mégane Trophy will com-pete in some of Europe’s most prestigious venues. This single-make series—a hit with drivers and teams alike—is based on the same core strengths that have forged the success of Renault Sport’s race cham-pionships, namely: a level playing field, contained costs, and extensive media coverage. It’s a combination that has led to more than 2 million spectators since 2005. In the course of each race weekend, drivers compete in two races that last approximately 40 minutes each and include a manda-tory refueling stop. The Mégane Trophy has been widely praised for its simplicity and the ease with which drivers are able to familiarize

themselves with the cars, while the series is aimed at upcoming driv-ers who have come up through the ranks of single-seater formulae, it appeals equally to the gentleman driver. The most visible change to the 2009 Mégane Trophy concerns the vehicle’s new body design, which was inspired from the lines of one of its less assuming siblings, the new Mégane Coupe. The front and rear light units and windscreen are those of the road car, while the designers at the Renault Technocentre have made full use of digital simulation technology in the realm of fluid mechanics to hone theflowing lines of the bodywork. The ‘09 Mégane Trophy is equipped with butterfly doors redolent of the world of GT and sports-prototype racing and features an extremely low profile keeping it low to the track and in control. The vehicle is also incredibly wide. Coupled with a miniscule ground clearance, the Mégane Trophy is ready to dominate. While exploring new territory, Renault Sport Technologies carried over many of the acclaimed features that made the current Mégane Trophy so popular. The upgraded 2009 Mégane Trophy carries over the ground effect aerodynamics of the existing car including the front

splitter channels airflow to the extractors and the rear diffusor and wing that generate the necessary downforce. However, refinements to the set-up have produced a 20% improvement in downforce and a 15% reduction in drag that, together, represent a gain of almost 40% in terms of the new car’s aerodynamic performance over the previous generation machine. The combination of old and new produces reli-able, competitive and affordable race car. Under its composite outer skin, the ‘09 Mégane Trophy features the same mechanicals as the current car, including an FIA-homolo-gated sports-prototype tubular chassis, a mid-rear V6 3.5 24V en-gine, a semiautomatic gearbox with steering wheel-mounted paddle shift, double wishbone suspension with adjustable dampers, and 18-

inch wheels fitted with Michelin tires. 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 in-tervals of every 5,500km. Combined with the aerodynamic gains, the extra power output of the V6 3.5 24V engine will enable New Mégane Trophy to lap in times similar to those of a Porsche GT3. After completion of its development program, the ‘09 Mégane Trophy will go on sale at the end of the year in the form of a kit that will enable existing cars to be upgraded. The Alpine factory in Dieppe will carry out the modifications required to adapt the chassis to the new bodywork.

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hen Renault debuted the new 2009 Mégane Trophy at this year’s Paris Motorshow, crowds were expecting to see the vehicle’s growth, but they weren’t expect-ing this. From loud body paint to excruciating angles,

this World Series contender has undergone a raft of radical modifica-tions in readiness for the 2009 campaign. As in previous years, the Eurocup Mégane Trophy will form part of the World Series by Renault and the 2009 Mégane Trophy will com-pete in some of Europe’s most prestigious venues. This single-make series—a hit with drivers and teams alike—is based on the same core strengths that have forged the success of Renault Sport’s race cham-pionships, namely: a level playing field, contained costs, and extensive media coverage. It’s a combination that has led to more than 2 million spectators since 2005. In the course of each race weekend, drivers compete in two races that last approximately 40 minutes each and include a manda-tory refueling stop. The Mégane Trophy has been widely praised for its simplicity and the ease with which drivers are able to familiarize

themselves with the cars, while the series is aimed at upcoming driv-ers who have come up through the ranks of single-seater formulae, it appeals equally to the gentleman driver. The most visible change to the 2009 Mégane Trophy concerns the vehicle’s new body design, which was inspired from the lines of one of its less assuming siblings, the new Mégane Coupe. The front and rear light units and windscreen are those of the road car, while the designers at the Renault Technocentre have made full use of digital simulation technology in the realm of fluid mechanics to hone theflowing lines of the bodywork. The ‘09 Mégane Trophy is equipped with butterfly doors redolent of the world of GT and sports-prototype racing and features an extremely low profile keeping it low to the track and in control. The vehicle is also incredibly wide. Coupled with a miniscule ground clearance, the Mégane Trophy is ready to dominate. While exploring new territory, Renault Sport Technologies carried over many of the acclaimed features that made the current Mégane Trophy so popular. The upgraded 2009 Mégane Trophy carries over the ground effect aerodynamics of the existing car including the front

splitter channels airflow to the extractors and the rear diffusor and wing that generate the necessary downforce. However, refinements to the set-up have produced a 20% improvement in downforce and a 15% reduction in drag that, together, represent a gain of almost 40% in terms of the new car’s aerodynamic performance over the previous generation machine. The combination of old and new produces reli-able, competitive and affordable race car. Under its composite outer skin, the ‘09 Mégane Trophy features the same mechanicals as the current car, including an FIA-homolo-gated sports-prototype tubular chassis, a mid-rear V6 3.5 24V en-gine, a semiautomatic gearbox with steering wheel-mounted paddle shift, double wishbone suspension with adjustable dampers, and 18-

inch wheels fitted with Michelin tires. 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 in-tervals of every 5,500km. Combined with the aerodynamic gains, the extra power output of the V6 3.5 24V engine will enable New Mégane Trophy to lap in times similar to those of a Porsche GT3. After completion of its development program, the ‘09 Mégane Trophy will go on sale at the end of the year in the form of a kit that will enable existing cars to be upgraded. The Alpine factory in Dieppe will carry out the modifications required to adapt the chassis to the new bodywork.

C ombining the finest exotic vehicles from land, the most exquisite vessels from the sea, and technological marvels from the air, the Festivals of Speed held its third annual Orlando event recently at the Four-Diamond Ritz-Carlton

Orlando Grande Lakes. Festivals of Speed is a rare opportunity for guests to find what fuels their passions through an extremely special showcase of speed unlike any other. Over the four-day celebration, guests enjoyed special events, gourmet meals, a sublime Jet port Re-ception, and the eagerly anticipated motorsports showing. Festivals of Speed President, Joe Sabatini, explained, “Festivals of Speed was designed to combine the enthusiasts passions for all forms of fine transportation along with the very best in luxury lifestyle products. Festivals of Speed not only provides our guests with a phe-nomenal opportunity to express their passions for the newest, rarest

offerings in automotive, marine, motorcycle, and aircraft designs, but also presents a truly one-of-a-kind setting for visitors to comfortably enjoy them.” On Saturday evening, over 450 guests attended the exclusive Luxury Lifestyle Jet port Reception at the Atlantic Aviation hangar. This lavish jetport reception, presented by Chase Aerospace, displayed the finest vintage and contemporary aircraft in an actual aircraft han-gar overlooking an active runway. Accompanying the aircraft were the latest and greatest automotive marvels like Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, Aston Martin, and Bugatti as well as the very best in jewelry, fashion, travel, and artwork, all assembled in one location. In addi-tion to enjoying the displays, guests sampled fine cuisine from themed food stations and spirits. On Sunday a breathtaking motorsports collection of over 250

vehicles was placed for display on the perfectly manicured lawns of the Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes. Attendees were treated to some of the world’s rarest vintage and contemporary automotive examples. On showcase was a 1957 Ferrari 500 TRC—one of only 19 made, a 1954 Ferrari 375 MM, a Koenigsegg, five Bugatti Veyrons, a 1966 Lamborghini 350 GT, a one-off Rolls-Royce Drophead Coupe, a Maserati Birdcage, a Maserati MC 12, Corvettes from 1955, 56 & 57 each boasting serial number one plates and 100-point NCRS res-torations, a Mercedes-Benz SLR Roadster, the 2002 Ferrari Formula One World Championship car driven by Michael Schumacher and just about every other supercar in existence. In addition to the fine array of vehicles, attendees enjoyed Hustler’s impressive 39-foot ROCKIT boat and several of the most renowned exotic motorcycle fabricators in the industry including Sam Nehme of Broward Motor-sports who displayed “Nemisis” and Michael Weiss of Streamline Designs. Chopper City, Roar Motorcycles and many others attended as well. As guests took in the display of cars, motorcycles and boats, they were able to enjoy fine wines, exciting culinary offerings, a strolling sax player and much more as they walked among the ho-tel’s gardens and plazas. For information on future events, please visit www.festivalsofspeed.com.

FESTiVALS OF SPEED

By land, By Sea, or By air - a CeleBration of Speed

Photos by Brian Price

C ombining the finest exotic vehicles from land, the most exquisite vessels from the sea, and technological marvels from the air, the Festivals of Speed held its third annual Orlando event recently at the Four-Diamond Ritz-Carlton

Orlando Grande Lakes. Festivals of Speed is a rare opportunity for guests to find what fuels their passions through an extremely special showcase of speed unlike any other. Over the four-day celebration, guests enjoyed special events, gourmet meals, a sublime Jet port Re-ception, and the eagerly anticipated motorsports showing. Festivals of Speed President, Joe Sabatini, explained, “Festivals of Speed was designed to combine the enthusiasts passions for all forms of fine transportation along with the very best in luxury lifestyle products. Festivals of Speed not only provides our guests with a phe-nomenal opportunity to express their passions for the newest, rarest

offerings in automotive, marine, motorcycle, and aircraft designs, but also presents a truly one-of-a-kind setting for visitors to comfortably enjoy them.” On Saturday evening, over 450 guests attended the exclusive Luxury Lifestyle Jet port Reception at the Atlantic Aviation hangar. This lavish jetport reception, presented by Chase Aerospace, displayed the finest vintage and contemporary aircraft in an actual aircraft han-gar overlooking an active runway. Accompanying the aircraft were the latest and greatest automotive marvels like Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, Aston Martin, and Bugatti as well as the very best in jewelry, fashion, travel, and artwork, all assembled in one location. In addi-tion to enjoying the displays, guests sampled fine cuisine from themed food stations and spirits. On Sunday a breathtaking motorsports collection of over 250

vehicles was placed for display on the perfectly manicured lawns of the Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes. Attendees were treated to some of the world’s rarest vintage and contemporary automotive examples. On showcase was a 1957 Ferrari 500 TRC—one of only 19 made, a 1954 Ferrari 375 MM, a Koenigsegg, five Bugatti Veyrons, a 1966 Lamborghini 350 GT, a one-off Rolls-Royce Drophead Coupe, a Maserati Birdcage, a Maserati MC 12, Corvettes from 1955, 56 & 57 each boasting serial number one plates and 100-point NCRS res-torations, a Mercedes-Benz SLR Roadster, the 2002 Ferrari Formula One World Championship car driven by Michael Schumacher and just about every other supercar in existence. In addition to the fine array of vehicles, attendees enjoyed Hustler’s impressive 39-foot ROCKIT boat and several of the most renowned exotic motorcycle fabricators in the industry including Sam Nehme of Broward Motor-sports who displayed “Nemisis” and Michael Weiss of Streamline Designs. Chopper City, Roar Motorcycles and many others attended as well. As guests took in the display of cars, motorcycles and boats, they were able to enjoy fine wines, exciting culinary offerings, a strolling sax player and much more as they walked among the ho-tel’s gardens and plazas. For information on future events, please visit www.festivalsofspeed.com.

FESTiVALS OF SPEED

By land, By Sea, or By air - a CeleBration of Speed

Photos by Brian Price

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T he 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT10 Concept provides a solid plat-form for SRT engineering to finally out do itself. Power for the 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT10 Concept comes from the Dodge Viper 8.4-liter, all-aluminum V-10 engine. It produces an impressive 600

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