Christmas has come a little early for Ferrari fans. Italian automaker has unveiled Ferrari LaFerrari FXX K, a track-only model only available to pre-selected buyers. Unfettered by homologation and racing regulations, the FXX K is powered by a 6.3-litre naturally aspirated V12 at 9200rpm, punching out a total of 1050 cv (1,036bhp) of which 860 (848bhp) are delivered by the V12 ICE and 190 cv (140 Kw )by the electric motor, with overall
A Bespoke Work of Art – French crystal maker Baccarat has announced the launch of Rouge 540, a new limited-edition perfume celebrating the brand’s 250th anniversary. Drawing inspiration from Baccarat’s legendary diamond cut, the bottle design for Rouge 540 dates back to the 1940s and was created by Georges Chevalier. The name Rouge 540 also … Read more
Louis Roederer, the famed Champagne house, has launched a Brut Nature Champagne from the 2006 vintage in collaboration with designer Philippe Starck. “The theme of the bottle of Brut Nature 2006 is directly related to its contents,” explains Philippe Starck on the design. “The contents were so potent that I decided to design a bottle … Read more
If the new 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 wasn’t powerful enough, the team at Hennessey Performance has delivered an impressive upgrade, boosting output from approximately 750 to 1,000 horsepower. According to the tuner, key components include forged pistons and rods, a custom-built HPE camshaft, and ported cylinder heads on the Z06’s 6.2-liter supercharged V8. Exterior and … Read more
Mercedes-Benz has teamed up with Corticeira Amorim and Polen Surfboards to develop two innovative surfboards as part of the MBoard project. Designed for world-renowned Hawaiian surfer Garrett McNamara, the first surfboard is crafted entirely from Portuguese cork and has already been delivered to McNamara. The second board, currently in production, is being made from a … Read more
SIHH 2015 preview… Inspired by the instrument panel of Ralph Lauren‘s legendary 1938 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic Coupe, the American fashion designer introduces the Ralph Lauren Automotive Chronograph. The watch features a 44.8mm round brushed stainless steel case with fixed bezel and six exposed screws. It has a convex AR-coated sapphire crystal, a sapphire display … Read more
