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Hennessey Introduces New Venom F5 Stealth Series
Hennessey Special Vehicles has introduced the Venom F5 Stealth Series, an ultra-limited edition of its renowned 1,800 hp hypercar. This exclusive trio, which was sold out before its public debut at Monterey Car Week, showcases the pinnacle of personalized craftsmanship and performance for the automaker.The Stealth Series is a celebration of meticulous design and engineering, offering unmatched personalization. Each model, available only on the track-focused Revolution variant, features exposed carbon fiber intricately woven throughout the car's body. This signature design element flows from the nose to the rear, highlighting the hypercar's aerodynamic lines. The process of crafting the carbon fiber body alone demands around 2,350 manhours, with an additional 750 hours dedicated to the besp...
Mercedes-Benz Unveils New Maybach SL Monogram Series
Mercedes-Benz has officially introduced the new Mercedes-Maybach SL Monogram Series. This release marks the sportiest model in Maybach's storied history, combining exquisite design with unmatched driving and acoustic comfort.At launch, two meticulously curated design concepts, "Red Ambience" and "White Ambience," will be available. These designs feature striking two-tone paint finishes: the "Red Ambience" pairs obsidian black metallic with MANUFAKTUR garnet red metallic, while the "White Ambience" contrasts obsidian black metallic with MANUFAKTUR opalite white magno.The Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series showcases Maybach's signature design elements, including a chrome-finished radiator grille with illuminated contours and a distinctive upright Mercedes star on the bonnet. The interio...
Rimac Unleashes the 2,107 HP Nevera R
At this year's Monterey Car Week, Rimac unveiled the Nevera R, a new hypercar designed to push the boundaries of performance. As the latest addition to the Nevera family, the R model represents a shift from the Grand Tourer character of its predecessor to a more aggressive, track-focused hypercar.At the heart of the Nevera R is a 2,107 hp engine — this power, combined with Rimac’s next-generation All-Wheel Torque Vectoring and advanced braking systems, allows the Nevera R to achieve breathtaking acceleration. The car can reach 186 mph in just 8.66 seconds, making it faster than the record-breaking original Nevera.The Nevera R is not just about straight-line speed. Rimac has re-engineered the car to emphasize cornering performance, responding to customer demand for a more agile and dynamic ...
Acura Unveils Integra Type S HRC Prototype at Monterey Car Week
Acura has introduced the Integra Type S HRC Prototype during this year's Monterey Car Week, marking a significant step toward integrating Honda Racing Corporation's (HRC) race engineering into street and track vehicles -- showcasing a potential new line of HRC performance parts.The Integra Type S HRC Prototype is a product of meticulous engineering, drawing heavily from the success of the Integra Type S TCX racecar. The vehicle's advanced aerodynamics and enhanced engine and suspension components reflect Acura’s commitment to delivering top-tier performance both on the street and the racetrack."HRC performance parts is an exciting concept focused on building a stronger connection with Acura and Honda enthusiasts eager to access exclusive HRC race engineering," stated Jon Ikeda, Senior Vice...
Raymond Pettibon’s Punk Legacy Goes Under the Hammer
Raymond Pettibon fans have a rare chance to grab some of his iconic punk-era designs at a fraction of the cost. "Raymond Pettibon: The Punk Years," an auction happening on August 22 at Wright in Chicago, features over 300 items from the collection of former MoMA curator David Platzker, as per Artnet. These include flyers, posters, and other ephemera that rarely hit the market.Platzker, who curated several Pettibon shows at his gallery, Specific Object, started collecting these items while in high school in L.A. during the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. Pettibon, known for his dark, sardonic style, became the visual force behind California’s punk movement, creating the artwork for bands like Black Flag and the Dead Kennedys.The auction offers a range of items, from top lots like a skate deck for...
Estevan Oriol’s Stark Portrait of Life Inside ‘Panama Prison’
Estevan Oriol's Panama Prison photography book offers an unflinching look at life inside one of the world's most overcrowded prison systems. Known for capturing the gritty realities of unseen worlds, Oriol turns his lens on Panama's prisons, revealing the harsh conditions and complex humanity within.Oriol’s photography is stark, raw, and deeply humanizing. His black-and-white images strip away sentimentality, presenting inmates with an intensity that challenges viewers to confront the broader issues of incarceration, justice, and inequality. The photos originated from a documentary project on a prison library initiative, but the documentary was never completed. Instead, the images stand alone, capturing the resilience, pride, and danger that define the lives of those behind bars.Panama Pri...
Lamborghini Unleashes New 907 HP Super Sports Car: The Temerario
Lamborghini has launched its latest masterpiece, the Lamborghini Temerario. This high-performance super sports car, introduced during Monterey Car Week 2024, combines unparalleled power with state-of-the-art hybrid technology.The Temerario is powered by an impressive 907 hp twin-turbo V8 hybrid powertrain, which combines an entirely new V8 engine with three electric motors. This setup delivers astonishing performance, including a top speed exceeding 210 mph and acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.7 seconds. The V8 engine, developed in Lamborghini’s Sant’Agata Bolognese headquarters, is the first of its kind, capable of reaching 10,000 rpm.Stephan Winkelmann, Chairman and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, hailed the Temerario as a "genuine 'fuoriclasse,'" emphasizing its unmatched combinat...
Ernährung, Sport, Lifestyle: So geht’s zum sexy Bauch ab 40
Endlich Sommer! Was in den Zwanzigern dazu einlädt, stolz seinen Körper zu zeigen, wird in den Vierzigern oder Fünfzigern ...
James Turrell, Jenny Holzer & Paul McCarthy Lead Art Transformation at Powder Mountain
Powder Mountain, a 12,100-acre ski resort in Eden, Utah, now under the ownership of Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings, is launching an ambitious public art program. The initiative will integrate large-scale sculptures and land art across the mountain’s vast terrain, blending art with its natural surroundings.The first round of installations includes renowned artists like James Turrell, who will place his Ganzfeld Apani light installation in a trailside pavilion, and Nancy Holt, whose significant 1980s work will be permanently installed in collaboration with the Holt/Smithson Foundation. Jenny Holzer will create text-based rock engravings, while Utah native Paul McCarthy plans an immersive piece inspired by the mythology of the American West. Other featured artists include EJ Hill, Arthur Ja...
Roe Ethridge Interrogates the Power of Images in ‘Happy Birthday Louise Parker II’
American artist Roe Ethridge is presenting the next chapter in his Happy Birthday Louise Parker exhibition. A selection of works will be shown at Gagosian's Gstaad location, as part II continues Ethridge's interrogation into the circulation of images, conflating the worlds of commercial photography and fine art to understand the visual vernacular that dictate consumer behavior. Researchers estimate that social media users are exposed to up to 10,000 ads per day — a dizzying number of logos, settings and people carefully positioned to sell you a product or idea. Ethridge dismantles how these widely replicated images shape perceptions and experiences by mixing his graphic portraiture and still lifes with sublimation dying processes, resulting in cinematic photographs and abstracted product ...
Lifestyle: Alle News rund um Promis, Royals, Reisen und mehr!
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Rolls-Royce Unveils Limited-Edition Phantom Scintilla
Rolls-Royce has unveiled the Phantom Scintilla, a limited-edition Private Collection example that pays homage to the Spirit of Ecstasy, the iconic mascot that has been featured on the hoods of Rolls-Royce vehicles for over a century. Revealed at this year's Monterey Car Week in California, the Phantom Scintilla is limited to only ten examples worldwide.The design of the Phantom Scintilla draws inspiration from the classical Greek sculpture, The Winged Victory of Samothrace — this influence is most notably present in the ceramic-finished Spirit of Ecstasy figurine. The vehicle’s exterior is finished in a stunning two-tone palette, with Andalusian White on the upper body and Thracian Blue on the lower, a nod to the seas surrounding the island of Samothrace.Inside, the Phantom Scintilla is a ...
