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Drive your own style

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BRM Racing SpiritSimona de Silvestro races in Indy Car. Her watch is a BRM. De Sivestro’s V12 has a machined titanium case with black

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Publisher/EditorRick Castillo

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Contributing WritersStephanie Olivo

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Contributing PhotographersDavid Newhardt

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The Antera Type 503 is a progressive 5 spoke Italian wheel with an exquisite diamond cut/brilliant silver finish. This unique design is the perfect complement for most passenger cars and SUV’s. Seen below on a Range Rover Sport in 22”

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WHEELSANDMORE AUDI R-STREAMV10 Spyder optimized for performance and look

COVER: BMW 328 HOMMAGEA tribute to a timeless sports car

CEC WHEELS: CEC c882Introducing the CEC c882 forged centerlock wheel

MERCEDES SLS AMG ROADSTERThe new dream car from the Benz performance brand

ASTON MARTIN V12 ZAGATO Reviving an inspired collaboration

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SERENADEDual Time Zones Automatic, Patented GV- AOASE Movement

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As german well known tuning company Wheelsandmore unveiled their performance package for the

Audi R8 V10 Coupe already last year, they´re now coming with another extraordinary sample of

the convertible release. The V10 spyder was forceful modified to obtain an optimized performance

and an exceptional look.

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To increase serial power of that midship supercar obviously, the ecu software was remapped and a stainless steel,

handcrafted high flow exhaustsystem with remotable valve flaps was assembled. This job changes the engine´s

output up to enormous 600hp and 590 lb-ft of torque.

By using the new lightweight, 3-piece forged 6Sporz² wheel , Wheelsandmore reaches a much better handling

and a sportier, timeless look. The individualized wheels were wrapped with 245/30/20 tyres from Continental

on a 9,5x20” rim at the front and with a 295/35/20 tyre at the rear axle. The wheels colouring was adapted at

customer´s option to the whole appearance of the white sporty spyder.

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Perfect suspension performance is realized due to latest state-

of-the-art motorsports technology within the LCS (level-control-

system) hydraulic lift up system. With a remote control switch

the system provides an additional road clearance (+40mm) to

avoid expensive damaging, especially to the carbon front lip

spoiler. The separate and independently adjustable rebound-

and compression damping allows an individual setup for dif-

ferent uses and preferences. •

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CONCEPT BOAT 32’ � $115,000Fishing Edi�on, Black, 500hp op�max, Clarion stereo system w/ JL speakers, transom door w/ removeable 3/4 back seat, racing billet lovorsi twin thro�les, hardtop t-top, underwater LED lights, remote spot light, flood light, outrig-gers, financing available

BMS CHOPPERS � GOT RAKEROAD STAR 1700 � $75,000One of a kind, custom paint job, featured in Road Bike magazine, Crossroads magazine, Biker Spot magazine & Road Rage magazine. winner of the Rat’s Hole Bike Show in Daytona 2006 & 2007

BMS CHOPPERS � BLUE CRUSHWARRIOR 1700 � $42,900Featured in V-Twin October ‘10, custom paint job, 280 swingarm conversion, stretched tank, 280 rear fender w/ struts, air suspension, PM wheels and more, financing available

SPORT CHASSIS EXOTIC TRUCKS• NEW RH114, Black - $108,000 (Y58701)

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T-REX’S STARTING AT $49,995The perfect three-wheel sports vehicle, reverse-trike configura�on with rear wheel power provided by the big Kawasaki® 1,400 cubic cen�meter engine makes the T-REX an awesome and thrilling ride, many op�ons to choose from, available in white, red, blue, yellow & black, financing available

BRP CAN-AM SPYDER - $16,900Brand new Spyder SE5 automa�c, part motor-cycle, part conver�ble, pure thrill. This Roadster is a whole new riding experience on pavement. This one of a kind comes with a complete JL Au-dio stereo system, financing available(BM9003157)

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CONCEPT BOAT 30’ � $118,000Sport Deck, Red, 500hp op�max, GPS Garmin 545s Sounder, Clarion stereo system w/ JL speakers, air condi�oning in cabin, twin racing billet thro�le, trim tab upgrade, deck lights (colored) LED red/white, painted dash, fresh water shower system on Transom, rear bucket seats, financing available

CONCEPT BOAT 36’ � $145,000Poker Run Edi�on, Black, 600hp, Clarion stereo system w/ JL speakers, VHF radio, 300 Verado, bolster dual drop w/ thro�le armrest, transom door w/ remove-able 3/4 back seat, thro�le zero effort twin, radar arch tube w/ bimini, remote spot lights (2), fresh water shower, electric toilet system, financing available

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BMS CHOPPERS � NEHME’SISROAD STAR 1700 � $250,000One of a kind show piece, featured in Road Bike magazine, Robb Report magazine, Biker Spot magazine, Custom Bike magazine, 2008 Yamaha calendar, toured on the IMS circuit, Essen Motor Show winner, winner of the Rat’s Hole Bike Show in Daytona 2007 & 2008, 2007 Metric Revolu�on win-ner from ESPN’s biker build off on television

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The BMW 328 is considered the most successful and best-looking sports car of the 1930s. The BMW 328’s suc-

cess was the result of its design parameters – through the use of systematic lightweight construction, aerodynamic

lines, opti-mum engine types and outstanding suspension technology, it laid the foundation stone for a new vehicle

concept, by which performance only leads to success if combined with perfect harmonisation of all parameters

and maximum efficiency. With these characteristics, the BMW 328 was even then the embodiment of what the

BMW brand still stands for today – dynamics, aesthetics and a high level of innovation.

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This year, the dream sports car is celebrating its 75th birthday. The festivities will begin near Lake Como at

the Mille Miglia. There, the main focus will be on the fascination of the BMW 328 racing car. To this day, the

award-winning vehicle BMW 328 Touring Coupé still holds the record for the highest average speed on the Mille

Miglia circuit and, in 2010, was again able to win the historic revival of the race. A week later at the Concorso

d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, the two-seater’s functional aesthetics will be the focus of attention. In this area of conflict

between tradition and modernity, the BMW Group is paying tribute to the BMW 328 on the occasion of its an-

niversary with a special model – the BMW 328 Hommage. The BMW 328 Hommage translates the principles and

the character of the vehicle of that time into present times and offers a possible interpretation of how the designers

of that time, Fritz Fiedler and Rudolf Schleicher, might have built the BMW 328 using current technology.

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The BMW 328 was also a special BMW insofar as the lightweight construction principle was systematically

implemented on a BMW automobile for the very first time. Wherever possible, the lightest and at the same time

most robust materials were used, thereby keeping the gross vehicle weight down to just 780 kilograms. In order to

translate the idea of lightweight construction into this day and age, major parts of the exterior and interior of the

BMW 328 Hommage are made of carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP). Whilst in the old days they favoured the

materials aluminium and magnesium, CFRP is now considered to offer the best ratio between weight and stabil-

ity. The high-strength fibre fabric is lighter than aluminium, but also more stable. Wherever the material has been

used on the BMW 328 Hommage, it is also visible. In this way, the BMW 328 Hommage not only reflects the

lightweight construction principle functionally, but also visually. The BMW Group leads the way in the production

and use of CFRP in automotive construction and already possesses many years of experience in the series produc-

tion of CFRP roofs and structural components for the BMW M6 as well as CFRP roofs for the BMW M3.

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Not only do the exterior and interior CFRP elements of the BMW 328 make an exceptional statement. The up-to-

date implementation of the original vehicle character is also expressed in the choice of other materials used on

the inside and outside of the vehicle. Fine leather, matt and high-gloss black polished alu-minium as well as the

CFRP interior visualise in the BMW 328 Hommage the pure and functional roadster character of the sports car of

that day. Inside the vehicle there are also numerous details derived from motor racing, offering a hint of the BMW

328’s most successful motor sports career. For instance, the pre-miere of the vehicle in 1936 did not take place

at a motor show, but on the race-track. In its first race, the BMW 328 declassified the entire higher-powered com-

petition and dominated the racetracks of Europe during the years that followed. •

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2008 Audi R8. Phantom Black Pearl over Tuscan Brown Leather. Options include: R tronic, Enhanced Leather Package, Premium Package (Advanced Parking System, 6 CD Changer, Hill Hold Assist, Homelink, Bluetooth, Auto Dimming Exterior Mirror and Storage Package), Navigation Plus, Bang & Olufsen Sound Sys-tem, Alcantera Headliner and Body Colored Side Blade. This is a 1 owner car that is complete with all books, keys and recent service. Contact us at 801.521.0340 or [email protected]. More photos at www.ferrarisales.com. Inquire Today!

2002 Ferrari 575 F1 Maranello. Argento Nurburgring over Char-coal Interior. Options include: Carbon Interior Trim, Pre-wired Bat-tery Charger, Daytona Style Seats, Fiorano Handling Package, Satellite Navigator, Grigio Scuro Piping, 19” Modular Wheels, Leather Rear Shelf, Hi Power Hi-Fi with Subwoofer and Daytona Seat Leather Stripe in Grigio Scuro. This car is equipped with all original books & keys. !5K service with timing belts and new tires performed on 9/9/10. Contact us at 801.521.0340 or [email protected]. More photos at www.ferrarisales.com. Inquire Today!

2008 Ferrari F430 F1 Spider. Tour DeFrance Blue over Cuoio Interior. Options include: Blue Carpets, Dashboard covered in Dark Blue, Steering Wheel covered in Dark Blue, Yellow Brake Calipers, Carboceramic Brakes, Carbon Fiber for Driving Zone, Power Daytona Seats, Rear Segment in Carbon Fiber, Yellow In-strument Panel, Ferrari Ipod, Scuderia Shields, Roll Bar Upholstery in Cuoio, Daytona Upholstered Rear Shelf in Cuoio, Dark Blue Stitching on Cuoio Trim and Cuoio Stitching on Dark Blue Trim. This is a 1 owner car that is complete with all original books, keys and car cover. Factory warranty until 5/24/2012. Contact us at 801.521.0340 or [email protected]. More photos at www.ferrarisales.com. Inquire Today!

2004 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale. Rosso Corsa over Black and Red Alcantera Interior. Options include: Red Brake Calipers, Medium Racing Seats and Hi-Fi System with Single CD Player. This is a very complete car with full maintenence history. Contact us at 801.521.0340 or [email protected]. More photos at www.ferrarisales.com. Inquire Today!

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2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti 1 to 1. Nero over Sabbia Interior with Black Carpets. Options include: Yellow Brake Calipers, Car-bon Interior Trim, Cruise Control, Chromed Satin Finished Exterior Mirrors, Chrome Plated Front Grill Frame, HGT2 Package, Home Link, Ferrari Ipod, Scuderia Shields, Diamond Stitched Seats, Park-ing Camera, Black Piping, Yellow Rev Counter, Std Style Burnish Front Grill and Black Special Stitching. This car has been kept in “as new” condition. Factory warranty until 12/04/2012. Con-tact us at 801.521.0340 or [email protected]. More photos at www.ferrarisales.com. Inquire Today!

2007 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT Automatic. Nero over Nero Interior with Grigio Ghiaccio Leather Inserts. Options include: Alcantera Headliner, Red Brake Calipers, Rear Climate Control, Car Cover, 2 Tone Zone Upon Request, Heated Rear Seats, 19” Wheels with Chrome Finish, Black Stitching, Sport Black Steering Wheel, Carbon Fiber Interior Trim and Spare Wheel Package. This is a 1 owner car that was sold and serviced here at our store since new. It has just undergone a full service and inspection and is being sold as Certified Pre Owned with limited warranty until 8/07/2013 or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Contact us at 801.521.0340 or [email protected]. More photos at www.ferrarisales.com. Inquire Today!

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CEC’s all new c882 Forged wheel has just arrived!

Available now in 20”x8.5” and 20”x12” sizing for

Porsche Center Lock applications, the c882 is the

ultimate combination of sophisticated styling and

performance engineering for Porsche Turbo, GT2

and GT3 RS models.

The c882 is precision machined and finished at

CEC’s exclusive Italian manufacturing facility to the

most exacting standards in the world. Performance

is a priority as the c882’s forged monoblock con-

struction and many weight-reduction machining

techniques translate to a 20” wheel that weighs

just 22 lbs! Aesthetics are not an afterthought as

the c882’s unique design and concave profile are

contemporary and cutting edge. The exquisite di-

amond-cut/gunmetal finish is protected by a semi-

gloss clearcoat, providing a high-tech yet elegant

appearance.

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The c882 is also available for a wide array of vehicles in 19”, 20”, 21” and 22”

sizing. Contact your CEC sales representative for ordering information. •

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The performance brand within Mercedes-Benz Cars is presenting a new

dream-car: the SLS AMG Roadster. This super sports car thrills with a per-

fect synthesis of open-top driving pleasure, outstanding driving dynamics

and systematic lightweight construction. The overall visual appearance of the

new two-seater is marked by its purist design.

The technological highlights of the SLS AMG Roadster read like an A-B-C

of modern sports car engineering: the combination of an aluminium space-

frame body, an AMG 6.3-litre V8 front-mid engine with dry sump lubrication

developing a peak output of 420 kW (571 hp) and 650 newton metres of

torque, a seven-speed dual clutch transmission in a transaxle arrangement

and a sports suspension with aluminium double wishbones is guaranteed to

make the hearts of sports car enthusiasts beat faster – while ensuring out-

standing driving dynamics and roadster motoring pleasure.

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The compact fabric soft top of the SLS AMG Roadster opens and closes in just eleven seconds, and can be oper-

ated on the move at speeds up to 50 km/h. The new AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension with electronically

controlled damping is available as an attractive optional extra. It enables the damping characteristics to be modi-

fied at the touch of a button. Using the AMG DRIVE UNIT, the driver of the SLS AMG Roadster is therefore able to

choose his own suspension setup. Three modes are available: “Comfort”, “Sport” and “Sport plus”.

“AMG Performance Media” is a unique new feature: this innovative multimedia system inspired by motorsport

offers an unrivalled combination of numerous telemetric displays such as lateral and linear acceleration, various

engine data and lap times on a racetrack, and also features high-speed mobile internet access.

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Dr Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Cars: “The

SLS Roadster is a super sports car, cruiser and highly desirable dream-car all in one. It its distinctive way, it con-

tinues the succession of iconic and exciting sports cars from Mercedes-Benz.”

Ola Källenius, Chairman of Mercedes-AMG GmbH: “Systematic lightweight construction, outstanding perfor-

mance and a breathtaking design combined with sensuous open-air driving pleasure – the new SLS AMG Road-

ster perfectly embodies the AMG philosophy of German engineering and craftsmanship. The gull-wing model has

already thrilled sports car fans all over the world, and now the open-top version is bound to cause a sensation.”

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The new Roadster adds a second exciting dream-car to the AMG model family. Head of Design at Mercedes-Benz,

Gorden Wagener: “As in the gull-wing model, the purist, athletic design immediately captures the attention. Whether

with the roof open or closed, the SLS AMG Roadster is an impressive visual delight!” The perfect proportions are

particularly memorable: a long bonnet, the greenhouse positioned well to the rear and a short rear end. Plus the auto-

matically extending rear aerofoil, long wheelbase, wide track and short overhangs – in short, the open-top SLS AMG

likewise exudes effortless dynamism and an authentic charisma. The pronounced shoulder sections are reminiscent

of tensed muscles, and suggest sheer power in combination with the large wheels in size 265/35 ZR 19 (front) and

295/30 ZR 20 (rear). The attractive metallic paint finish AMG Sepang brown and weight-optimised forged wheels in

a 10-spoke design, painted in matt black with a high-sheen rim flange, are available as new optional extras.

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The SLS AMG Roadster has the same, muscular engine as the gull-wing model. The 6.3-litre V8 with a peak output

of 420 kW (571 hp) at 6800 rpm makes the open-top SLS one of the most powerful sports cars in its segment. Its

power-to-weight ratio is 2.9 kg/hp. This naturally aspirated engine generates its maximum torque of 650 newton

metres at 4750 rpm. The open-top SLS AMG accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds, and the top

speed is 317 km/h (electronically limited) – which means that the Roadster has a performance comparable to the

gull-wing variant. The high-revving V8 engine with a cubic capacity of 6208 cc has the typical characteristics of

powerful racing engines. It responds immediately to accelerator movements and is extraordinarily willing. The use

of a dry sump lubrication system makes for a considerably lower installed position in the vehicle. The resulting,

lower centre of gravity allows high lateral acceleration and ensures thrilling driving dynamics. •

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Reviving a collaboration which has produced some of the most beautiful and sought-after cars in the world, the

partnership takes inspiration from the past, to create a modern descendent of classics such as the DB4GT Zagato,

V8 Vantage Zagato and DB7 Zagato based on Aston Martin’s ultimate performance interpretation of the Vantage

range: the V12 Vantage.

Work began in 2010 with initial meetings between Aston Martin and Zagato where sketches incorporating the

design DNA of both companies were discussed and a decision was made to proceed with the project.

Working alongside the initial design team was a dedicated group of Aston Martin engineers led by Chris Por-

ritt - previously responsible for the engineering of the One-77. With the skills and knowledge gained from such

specialised projects this team has worked to bring the unique design of the V12 Zagato to reality in a very short

period of time.

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Featuring a new handcrafted aluminium body, the V12 Zagato deliv-

ers a beautiful and muscular design not possible using pre-formed

panel techniques. Using the influences and skill of nearly 100 years

of heritage in the craft, every aluminium panel was formed using an

English wheel and traditionally crafted body bucks. Each front wing

alone comprises seven separate pieces of aluminium, combined and

then hand finished to give one flowing form. Another iconic Zagato

design cue is the double bubble roof created in this case from five

separate pieces illustrating further the intensity of craftsmanship in-

volved in the construction of the V12 Zagato.

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Designed for the focused driver, the V12 Zagato has been honed with pure driving enjoyment in mind. The V12

Zagato combines Aston Martin’s most dynamic bonded aluminium platform with the power of the 6.0-litre V12

engine producing 510 bhp (380 kW / 517 PS), and 570 Nm (420 lb ft) of torque.

The first DB4GT Zagato shown to the public in late 1960 spent much of its life as a racing car after launch. Later

perhaps the two most famous DB4GT Zagatos were raced with success by such names as Jim Clark and Roy Sal-

vadori. The fascinating story of these cars and the nature of high performance and low weight which drove the

Zagato projects gave the inspiration for the first two V12 Zagatos to be created as endurance race cars.

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The racing debut of the V12 Zagato

will be at the four hour VLN race at

Nürburgring on 28th May with a

view to two cars racing at the 24

hour race on 25/26 June. The cars

will be driven by a team with great

experience of Aston Martin race

cars, led for the sixth year by Chief

Executive Dr. Ulrich Bez.

Both cars follow Aston Martin’s phi-

losophy of racing in close-to-pro-

duction form but with full FIA safety

compliance. V12 Vantage Zagato

specification includes a bonded alu-

minium platform modified with a be-

spoke steel roll cage, front and rear

double wishbone suspension with

fully adjustable Multimatic DSSV

Dampers and a 120ltr endurance

racing fuel tank. •

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Lake Mirror Auto Festival announces the addition of a Main Street Collector Car Auction to this

12-year established event, traditionally attracting over 35,000 spectators.

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