18 STRUT LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO

Divine Adornment StrutWear Lamborghini
There are few people lucky enough to own the coveted Lamborghini Gallardo, fewer still who see that marvel as just not quite enough. For that elite clientele, Strut has created the ultimate tuning package worthy of adorning one of the finest automobiles ever made. Relying on the fact that Lamborghini is a name long-proven synonymous with the highest standards of craftsmanship, Strut set out not to decorate the epitome of luxurious Italian sports cars, but to illustrate the Lamborghini level of the best of the best, which the Gallardo clearly exemplifies.

70 SL 63 AMG EDITION IWC

Limited Edition Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG Edition IWC
The AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO has developed a new limited edition vehicle, the exclusive SL 63 AMG Edition IWC. Limited to a total of 200 units, the new roadster features an eye-catching designo magno Kashmir white finish as well as an AMG Exterior Carbon package with a matte surface. In keeping with the exterior appearance, the vehicle’s interior is fitted with Carbon matte trim as well as Tobago Brown nappa leather upholstery that creates additional visual and tactile highlights. In addition, the vehicle features the AMG Performance package to ensure unparalleled handling.

114 AZNOM MINI CHATEAU CLUBMAN

Aznom Chateaus Like a Fine Wine
Pleasure, emotion, pragmatism and elegance are all fundamentals of the new interpretation of the Mini Clubman from Aznom. Taking cues from the legendary Mini Sassicaia, a Mini dedicated to one of the most famous wine companies in the world, Aznom has created 12 exclusive Mini Chateaus, in homage to the elegant Grand Chateaux.

122 AUDI A3 TDI CLUBSPORT QUATTRO

Audi A3 TDI Intense Audi
Audi, the inventor of TDI, has blazed a trail in the field of engine manufacturing. The brand behind the four rings is now showcasing its technological potential with a new, sensational study. The two-liter TDI unit under the bonnet of the Audi A3 TDI Clubsport Quattro, delivers 224 hp and musters up 331.90 lb-ft of torque – the sort of pulling power normally associated with a sports car. The show car races from 62.14 mph in just 6.6 seconds and attains a top speed of 149.13 mph. The Audi A3 TDI Clubsport Quattro projects its power with supreme confidence – both acoustically, courtesy of its sonorous exhaust, and visually, with a series of exclusive parts mounted on the body and in the interior.

110 THE K.O. 7 SPIDER

Ken Okuyama Automotive Designer
So what does a designer do once he’s been privileged to work with the most exalted companies in the industry, been presented with the most prestigious awards in the category and been credited with the design of the most creative cars in the world? He moves on, of course. Though one might not believe that there are bigger and better milestones to conquer, Ken Okuyama has proven that, just when you think he’s done it all, his best is yet to come.

134 BMW MI HOMAGE

BMW M1 Concept Heritage as Inspiration
To mark the 30th anniversary of the BMW M1 super sports car, BMW Group Design is presenting homage to this legendary model as part of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2008. The BMW M1, designed by Giorgio Giugiaro, was a car of superlatives and a highly emotive vehicle that was uncompromisingly primed for the racetrack. Spawning this development was the BMW Turbo by Paul Bracq, a revolutionary concept car that, in addition to its groundbreaking functional design, also boasted a raft of technical innovations. It is from these two unique vehicles that the BMW M1 Homage takes its cue – a design study that pays tribute to its forerunner models and an embodiment of the competence, creativity and potential of the BMW Group Design team.

138 APRILIA TUONO 1000 R FACTORY

Tuono 1000R Italian Flair
They say the rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain, but for some reason it seems that every time I go there, it falls mainly on me. So, heading out for four days worth of riding on the hottest new Aprilia to roll out of the Noale production facility, it was no surprise that within minutes of climbing in the saddle it promptly started pouring down. I was traveling while making a television show in Spain with my friends Dennis and Sam Gage. We were all onboard identical Tuono 1000 R Factorys equipped with race compound tires— and this was not the ideal start to our ride.

100 B-YACHTS
B-60 SAILBOAT

Brenta Yacht Design B60
Any experienced yachtsman will tell you that one of the best ways to enjoy the open sea is on a sailboat. And the best way to do that is on a great sailboat. Though escaping the busy working word to the calming waves of the ocean is a rejuvenating trip no matter how you take it, it can be altogether life altering when taken on a gem like the amazing B-Yachts B-60.

100 BOEING 747-8 INTERCONTINENTAL

Boeing’s Reborn 747
How do you measure up to an industry icon like the 747? By making it better than ever. And Boeing did just that with the new 747-8 Intercontinental. In addition to being a beauty, this modern marvel is more efficient—making it better for the environment and more economical for airlines to operate. Plus, it offers passengers a truly distinctive flying experience. The 747-8 is large airplane travel the way it was meant to be. It is the shape of the future.