There is a rumor going around that Lexus is working on a million dollar LFA-II. Well $375k worth of supercar just isn’t enough to prove yourself these days. Many sources, including this article from Edmund’s Inside Line, have been speculating about a Ferrari Enzo caliber, million-dollar sports car from Lexus.
Many auto enthusiasts and industry followers are aware of Germany’s world-famous Nurburgring, but as the track continues to act as an increasingly utilized competitive frame of reference for manufacturers and finds itself more and more in automotive news and editorials, what is really the big deal about this track? The “Ring,” as it is often dubbed, is a track with rich history, global prominence and modern implications for today’s high-performance vehicles. So whether official F1 races are gracing its tarmac or unfamiliar tourists taxi around its corners, the Nurburgring is a true staple in today’s exotic auto landscape.
With all the exotic machinery in our paddock, you may be wondering exactly how they all compare. Some might think that when you’re dealing with Lamborghini’s, Porsches and Aston Martins, the experience is pretty much the same: exhilaration. And while we’d agree that all of our exotic car rentals provide a unique, exhilirating experience, delving deeper into the details uncovers a group of vastly different automobiles. Two of our have some strikingly similar intentions: the Porsche 997 Turbo and the Nissan GT-R Black Edition. But at what point do these turbocharged, all-wheel drive maniacs hit a fork in the road?
Aston Martin has graced us with an updated version of its wonderful V8 Vantage. One of the most striking features of the press release, in fact, seems to be the MSRP. The price is not striking for being exorbitant, but rather for the value it poses. What?! An Aston Martin that presents a monetary value? An interesting trend we see in the automotive marketplace is the increasing cost of cars today. This is not only reflected by the average sales price of a car in the U.S. as now over $30k, but also in the way that exotic and luxury vehicles are priced.
Imagine the mindset of Henry Ford shortly before his death as he gazed around at his surroundings, realizing that he had changed the way humans would lead their lives forever; the sense of accomplishment would he so high that it would almost be humbling. One of the most influential manipulators of Ford’s automobile is Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, who recently died on April 5th. Lauded for designing the iconic Porsche 911, auto consumers, enthusiasts and racers alike can see the value and impact of this man’s vision every time a Porsche zooms by.
Take these attributes into consideration: 0-60 in 3.2 seconds, 1/4 mile in 11.4 seconds, 187 mph at the top, and 109 feet from 60 to stop. These are numbers that rival some of our top-notch vehicles like our Ferrari 458 Italia rental or Porsche 911 Turbo rental. But, these figures are actually coming from a smaller, lighter, less powerful, and less expensive vehicle, our Noble M400.
The bespoke revolution continues on. No matter the brand, unmodified versions of our favorite supercars just aren’t making the cut in the marketplace these days. This partnership between Lotus and Mansory, though, seems a bit odd at face value.
What makes an exotic car, well, exotic to you? Is it the grueling attention to detail, legitimacy on the track, or purely just the brand? Or maybe you base it on the level of “ooh’s” and “aww’s” it can garner from the public. When all is said and done, most enthusiasts would agree that a beautiful exotic or luxury automobile maintains its supremacy in the automotive space due to a mixture of these elements. Let’s take a look at these elements to better understand what makes our collection of exotic auto rentals so coveted.
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who will be the baddest supercar of them all? Alright, Disney references aside, what does the future hold for the worlds most coveted motor sports and supercar brands? In one word, it is nothing short of electrifying. The future of high-end sports cars and their respective brands’ intentions can in some ways be left in the dark because of how intriguing, powerful, and advanced their current models already are. But no need to dig very deep to get an accurate and informative perspective on how hybrid technology is making its way out of economy class and into first. Read more inside.
When all is said and done, a memorable, heart warming (or heart racing, depending on the size of your lead foot) driving experience encompasses the term, “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” While we’d argue that the sonorous bellow from our Lamborghini Gallardo rental or the posh capabilities of our Bentley [...]
The time has come, Bentley has debuted an official effort at entering the growing and often criticized luxury SUV market. Although we have seen the luxury SUV market thrive for over a decade with the likes of Cadillac, Lincoln and Lexus, it is the ultra-high-end segment that still needs substantiating, or not. Many enthusiasts turn their nose [...]
“Is This The 2013 SRT Viper?” http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1073314_is-this-the-2013-srt-viper Well, the wraps seem to have come off the new 2013 Viper from the most unexpected source: Hot Wheels. It’s amazing how often we get sneak peeks at unrevealed models nowadays. What do the automakers have to do to keep developments hush hush nowadays? Regardless, all auto enthusiasts [...]
High performance subsidiaries have spiced up our favorite luxury titans for a few decades now, giving us singular-letter indication that “sleepers” really do exist and also heating up competition among our favorite marques. Let’s take a look at the most developed and successful performance lines out there, some of which we’re proud to have among [...]
The identity of the “GT,” or Grand Touring vehicle has seemingly been blurred in today’s automotive landscape as the main tenets ofthis identity, power and luxury, are applied to more and more models among more and more brands. So the questionbecomes, what are today’s true GT cars, what is the GT experience, and how do [...]
Luxury: “A material object conducive to sumptuous living, rather than a necessity…a pleasure out of the ordinary allowed to oneself.” This comprehensive description from Dictionary.com may already speak to your current understanding of luxury, but how does it apply to the cars we admire and drive? With such a diverse collection of exotic car rentals, it might [...]
For everyday drivers and enthusiasts alike, attending the auto show is a unique, one-a-year experience. As you step onto the plush carpet and into the obnoxiously bright spotlights, you enter a sort of a trance. The experience is almost a bit like a casino or amusement park; other-worldly. But despite all this glitz and glamour, [...]
Every auto manufacturer has that one model in its lineup. The car represents the cream of the crop of the brand, the best engineering, technology and design. Some manufacturers slap complex and verbose badging all over the body, but in the exotic auto world, a discreet, track-proven pedigree is all that is necessary. One of [...]
Hearing the name conjures up auditory sensations of a guttural yet twangy engine note, with a splash of turbo hiss. This description may sound more like a fine dining experience than a gasoline burning vehicle, but there is no doubt that the 911 Turbo is Porsche’s silver platter offering for hungry enthusiasts. But as we [...]
Well, a new year is upon us and the exotic auto industry seems to be keeping a comparable pace. As mainstream brands continue to increase power ratings among their lineups, exotic brands are continuing to push the boundaries on how much horsepower they can push out of both naturally aspirated and forced induction powerplants. While [...]
Well, the Swedes have lost a major presence in the luxury automotive market, and in automotive history as a whole, with the bankruptcy filing of its Saab brand. Recent memory recalls a Saab whose quirky, yet European-chic convertibles and hatchbacks stood out among its fellow “ugly” competitors of the 1980’s, and we now find out [...]
What determines a “luxury car” to you? Does it imply swaths of the finest hides, name-brand options and exceptional service? Or perhaps it could just mean having ample power and the latest technologies; these are luxuries afterall. In the end, luxury comes with two doors, four doors, twelve cylinders, four cylinders, hardtop, convertible and everything [...]
It was a few months ago that we introduced you to our torque-rich German, the Mercedes SL55 AMG. And while we pride ourselves on providing those from all walks of life with the experience of driving the most renowned automobiles around, knowing the high-profile individuals that also enjoy these cars is often equally as intriguing. [...]
The time has come for a new supercar from Lamborghini. While this entails generous helpings of excitement and gossip within the auto industry, even more prevalent is a sense of fear. You may be wondering, why would a new car incite fear in us? Part of the reason is that with cars getting more and more powerful, the [...]
Tonight, Club Sportiva will be attending the opening night of the movie Senna, a documentary about Brazilian Formula One racing driver Ayrton Senna, who won the world championship three times. In honor of this event, we’ve dug up Member Bruce Newman’s article written in Sports Illustrated on May 9, 1994! The Last Ride Ayrton [...]
With two stunning, purebred bulls in our paddock, and with a deposit on the brand new Aventador – to know a bit more about Lamborghini is a piece of knowledge we as auto enthusiasts might take for granted. Although 48 years of existence in the marketplace is no feat to be ashamed of, Lamborghini’s run so far [...]
This blog written in honor of the newest edition to our stable of exotics, the 2012 Nissan GT-R. Currently en route from the East Coast, we expect the GT-R to arrive at the Clubhouse within the week! When the Japanese legacy that is the Nissan Skyline series crept out of the shadows and caught a [...]
– by Evan Weiner — There’s no doubt that BMW has long been a staple in the luxury and sports car arenas, both among the seemingly unattainable exotic niches as well as the road-going everyday machines that we can walk into a dealer and buy on the spot. It is the grey area between these [...]
– by Evan Weiner – Sometimes we get caught up in the shiny paint, squeaky tires and satisfying stench of virgin leather seats that we forget about how all the beauty of a new, fine automobile comes together. In fact, to know how and where your car was made only enriches one’s driving experience and [...]
- by Evan Weiner – Oh Lotus Elise, how you will be missed. Your power to weight ratio was the envy of all your competition and the source of giddy adrenaline rush for all that occupied your leather-lined bucket seats. In fact, you were arguably the reason Lotus stayed afloat as a viable sports car [...]
- by Evan Weiner – We’re back in the U.S. this week, hopping from Cicuit de la Sarthe (Le Mans) in France to the Sebring International Raceway in the red, white and blue of Florida. While images of Miami Beach, half naked women and garish sunglasses peeping out of brightly colored prancing stallions and raging [...]
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