Maserati MC12 Corsa - get your one of 12!

From Maserati Press release:

Maserati has taken the wraps of its $1.7 million supercar, a new track-only version of the World Championship-winning Maserati MC12 called the Corsa and which will only be sold to valued Maserati customers who will be restricted to using their new supercar on private track days.
“This is a unique opportunity to own a car that is the reigning GT World Champion,” says Edward Butler, General Manager for Maserati in Australia and New Zealand. “The world-beating racing car was developed from the Maserati MC12 road car and the Corsa is derived directly from the GT1 racing car exclusively for track use. It will not be homologated for road use.”
"The MC12 Corsa has been developed in response to the customer demand to own the MC12 racing car and fuelled by the growth in track days, where owners can drive their cars at high speeds in the safety of a race track without the obvious constraints of normal road use,” says Mr Butler. “Without doubt the MC12 Corsa is the ultimate track day car!”
The 564 kW MC12 Corsa has been developed from the MC12 GT1 which won the 2005 FIA GT Manufacturers Cup. It will be used exclusively on track during private test sessions and exhibition activities organised by Maserati. It will not be homologated for road use or for any racing activity.
The Maserati MC12 Corsa, which is living testimony of Maserati’s ability to individually tailor make unique cars with the highest technological content, will be on sale at the price of a million Euros plus tax in September. Available in the official Maserati “Blue Victory” color, it may also be personalized upon request with several optional items
Total production of the Maserati MC12 Corsa will not exceed 12 units worldwide.

Range Rover upgrades for '07

According to carconnection.com, these are some of the changes for the new year:

Range Rover Gets Upgrades for '07
Land Rover's Range Rover model gets a series of improvements for the 2007 model year, including upgrades to its interior and its off-road technology. Inside, the RR's cabin is fitted with more wood trim on the door panels, revised storage space and repositioned gearshift and parking-brake controls. New front seats offer optional cool-air circulation along with their standard heating elements. Side airbags have been moved to the seats as well. Land Rover's Terrain Response system appears on the Range Rover for 2007 as well, while an electronic rear differential is now available or standard on supercharged versions.

Mercedes released details about SL 550

The new SL 550 doesn't cover any radical new ground, with the German company instead preferring to upgrade the engine and and a minor facelift. In fact if they aren't side by side, you can't really tell the difference. This should help prevent the major slide in values that Mercedes vehicles typically have with the launch of a new body style.
The new vehicle shares its drivetrain with the all new S class. Its 5.5 liter powerplant jumps 80 horsepower, to 382, and now has 391 lb-ft of torque, an increase of 52. Power is transferred to the rear wheels through their 7G-tronic 7-speed automatic transmission.
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Spyker - We don't even know her!

Holland supercar takes on exotic market
Spyker combines great looks, great performance and a mind-blowing interior as it tries to carve its way into the American market. Read the story I wrote for Makes and Models Magazine.
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Classic Land Rover - More than Just a Name

While the modern Range Rover may be the epitome of a luxury SUV, its predecessors started live as a basic farm implement. Read about the Rover's humble beginnings as a Series I, by Tom LaPointe
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New Lotus Esprit info released

Autocar.com posted the following information:

This image shows how the next Esprit may look. The MSC (Mid-Engined Supercar) is undergoing crash testing and will be launched in early 2008. Engineering of the next Esprit is 'racing forward at speed' according to Lotus. Russell Carr, chief designer at Lotus, believes that the Esprit's footprint will be 'much more compact than that of the Lambo [the Gallardo] or the Ferrari [F430]'.Power is expected to come from a V8, perhaps sourced from BMW and equipped with twin turbos. This will probably be linked to a six-speed sequential transmission.The production estimate is 2500 cars a year of the aluminium or composite skinned car, which is crucial to Lotus, which is currently running its Hethel operation on a three-day week.

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12 Hours of Sebring

The 2006 12 Hours of Sebring are further proof that Audi/Volkswagen is the greatest automobile engineering company in the world. They put their diesel LMP racecars on the pole and finished with one of the cars in the top podium spot. The only thing that would have made it perfect is that they had the other one in the garage at the checkered flag.

Corvette won its class against a daunting challenge by the Aston Martin DBR9s that bumped the second Vette from the podium in the final minutes of the race.

Porsche has to head back to the endurance drawing board, as the top spot in GT2 was stolen by the Panoz Esperante, which gave Panoz its first win, with the Ferrari 430 Challenge car finishing third. It was an emotional victory for the brand created by Dan Panoz, after years of near misses in the LMP category.

One of the greatest personal experiences for me was meeting both Don Panoz and Dan Panoz at the conclusion of the race. Also fun to hang out with some of the DuPont Registry "Cars and Coffee" crowd, as well.

My Ride in the Bugatti Veyron / Amelia Concours

Entire Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance was incredible. But greatest event for me was riding in 1005 Horsepower Bugatti Veyron. With a seasoned F1 driver at the wheel, we launched 0 to 110 to 0 MPH in less than a city block. What a rush...what a car...what an experience overall. The car is friendly enough that my wife could easily drive it, and so incredible that it carries the title of "fastest car in the world". Photos coming soon. See all our cool stuff at www.jeffsterns.com
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New 2007 Cadillac Escalade Makes the Scene

Cadillac has launched it's all-new 2007 Escalade. It features a 403hp V8 and more aerodynamic looks. Plus its new interior is more comparable to the import competitors - and appropriate for its $60k pricetag. Click here for more details.
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Lexus LF-A Concept Car

Lexus displayed its LF-A Sports Car Concept at the Detroit Auto Show. If this gets built, nobody can call Lexus design "boring". The vehicle could have 500hp and have a top speed nearing 200 mph.
Sterns has Lexus for sale

New Lamborghini LP640 shown

Lamborghini previewed its next flagship supercar, the Marciélago LP640 at the Geneva Auto Show. The 6.5 liter V12 cranks out a whopping 640 hp and is a worthy heir to the thrown. More details and photos:

http://www.jeffsterns.com/html/LamboLP640.htm
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Rolls-Royce Coupe Shown at Geneva Auto Show

Rolls-Royce displayed their 101EX Concept Coupe at the 2006 Geneva Auto Show. While it's doubtful that the stunning vehicle will see production, it does hint at future Rolls-Royce design directions. See more details at http://www.jeffsterns.com/html/rolls101_ex.htm
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Ferrari 599 Fiorano launched - By Tom LaPointe

Ferrari launched its latest production vehicle at the 2006 Geneva Auto Show, the 599 GTB Fiorano. While the 612 was the target of a lot of design criticism, the replacement for the 575 Maranello is sleeker and has more balanced proportions. The newest horse in Ferrari’s stable makes copious use of aluminum, which keeps weight down and gives it a rigid body structure.

The Fiorano is powered by a 6.0 liter V12 derived from the Enzo supercar. The engine pumps out 620 horsepower and 448 lb-ft of torque through its rear wheels—Ferrari’s most powerful V12 of all time. Front and rear tire sizes are 19 and 20 inches, respectively, and the car will feature Ferrari’s full compliment of technological driving aids. Penned by Pininfarina, it is the latest in the line of front-engine V12 berlinettas that began with the 250 GT.

Expect a top speed of 190-ish, based on my estimates, and figure on pricing in the $300k range. Some of the design elements look somewhat Corvette-ish (or does the Vette emulate Maranello?), but the design is stunning.

STERNS is now coordinating orders for our clients.

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Hanging with DuPont Registry Guys

It's fun to have the DuPont Registry headquarters locally. Each month they host Cars & Coffee, an informal exotic car display / hang out. Several Ferraris, Porsches, Astons, Bentleys and more show. This morning, they gave us a tour of their facility. Killer!