Wednesday, March 7, 2007

JOE : Rides


INDULGE: CARS HEAT ON THE STREETS
Lamborghini Murciélago LP640


LP640 Coupe: $295,700
Roadster: $326,900
Versace version: $350,000


The magic will hit you as soon as the scissor doors of your Italian supercar are raised for entry. Offered as either a coupe or a roadster, the all-wheel drive Murciélago LP640’s 6.5-liter V12 bangs out 640 horsepower, allowing you to pull away from the crowd in a mere 3.4 seconds (0-60 mph). Try out the “Versace” edition of the coupe and the interior of this ride becomes even more plush than usual. With the “Ad Personam” personalization program, your Lamborghini can be swathed in high quality leather and stitched with the signature Maison Versace motif. Adding to the ultra-luxuriousness of your Lamborghini are Hermera rims, a transparent engine hood (coupe only) and his and hers handcrafted luggage.
Clear the lane!
With a high-tech aluminum body and an upgrade of the V12 found in the Enzo, this new Ferrari promises some extra heat on the streets. The high revving V12 produces 620 horsepower, placing the Fiorano at the pinnacle of performance-oriented sports cars. Its design is captivating and its form sophisticated. The interior of the Fiorano is what you would expect from a style-conscious Italian carmaker. The driver’s position is crafted with carbon fiber and aluminum details, while the entire passenger compartment is wrapped in opulent leather. Racing seats from Recaro feature extended side bolsters to hold you snugly in place. Available options include: an interior iPod connector, a customized luggage set and a unique trim kit, which enhances the door panels, instrument panel and gearshift areas. Bose has also tailored the audio with an eleven speaker high-performance surround sound system to make sure you enjoy your tunes while blowing past spectators.
—Andre J Durall