92 FERRARI FXX EVOLUZIONE

Ferrari FXX Evoluzione
The innovative FXX programme, based on the eponymous prototype car and launched by Ferrari in June 2005, is being extended to 2008/2009. The FXX, which is the most advanced GT ever created at Maranello, has been updated with an evolution package aimed at further improving its handling and performance. The package was developed as a result of Ferrari’s collaboration with its Client Test Drivers and with the invaluable support of Michael Schumacher. The FXXs equipped with this package will also sport a new livery in addition to new rear wing profiles.

138 Art & Motion

The Automobile In Pop Art
Pop Art emerged as the voice of young expressionists in the 1950s. In many cases, the artists chose everyday objects and presented them in a unique way. Delving into pop culture, the artists’ subjects spoke to the masses. Their art was accessible to everyone because it was made for everyone and was no longer confined to stoic galleries or museums. The automobile was an obvious choice for the artists, as Americans spend, on average, fifteen hours of every week encased in the sculpted machines of metal.

42 GODZILLA RETURNS

Nissan GT-R
After years of speculation and anticipation, the Nissan GT-R, a new multi-dimensional performance machine that lives up to the concept of “an ultimate supercar for anyone, anywhere, at anytime” has arrived. The Nissan GT-R features a newly developed Premium Midship package, including the world’s first independent transaxle 4WD developed independently by Nissan. The Nissan GT-R will be available in Japan mainly through Nissan High Performance Centers nationwide from December 6th.

98 PEDIGREE

The Farbio GTS
Farbio Sports Cars was formed in late 2004, with the mission of taking the Farbio GTS into production.Development work and engineering has taken just over two years but has achieved the ultimate result... the Farbio GTS and Supercharged GTS.

106 SKY'S THE LIMIT

Maybach 62 Landaulet
With this study of an open-top landaulet, Maybach has re-enlivened the great art of building majestic automobiles. True to the tradition of exclusive landaulets, the roof of this sparkling white one-off study can be opened fully at the rear, while the chauffeur’s compartment remains completely enclosed. The passengers are then able to enjoy the clear, blue sky above. Seated in opulent armchairs upholstered in white leather, they are treated to a majestic open-air experience currently unrivalled by any other automobile in an environment of the utmost luxury and exquisite style.

112 ROAD WORTHY

KTM 1190 RC8
KTM CEO stefn Pierer unveiled the 1190 RC8 on Tuesday, November 6 to herald a new era in the compny's history. KTM presented the series version of the most elaborate development project ever undertaken by the company, wich is at the same time the most powerful series motorcycle ever developed in Austria.

138 YACHTING

Itama's Fifty-Five
There’s something alluringly sensual about a motoryacht with a sleek, low-profile slicing through crisp, blue waters. The spectacle is enticing—be it on the clear blue waters of the Caribbean or the azure of the Mediterranean—and Itama creates some of the only open motoryachts that can elicit such a sight.In 1969, founder Mario Amati (“Itama” backwards) dreamed of producing a range of extraordinarily agile, technologically advanced vessels. Since Amati’s vision became a reality, his company has excelled in crafting open-air motoryachts that are as powerful as they are beautiful.

58 AVIATION

Honda Jet
Land and sea have long been dominated by Japan's premiere engineering and desgin house, Honda. Now, they have set out to conquer the skies. The HondaJet, wich made its world debut in 2005 and became commercialized one year later, has recently been redesgned to not only increase creature comforts and aesthetic brilliance, but also to enhance safety and technological prowess.