18 100th ISSUE

Celebrating Milestones
Anniversaries allow one to reminisce. Many automotive companies celebrate such milestones with a special edition to commemorate where they were and where they are now. This month, Makes and Models celebrates its 100th issue, and like so many others, we feel that we should celebrate with a special edition. Our version, however, won’t recount our history—it is dedicated to recounting the anniversary editions of some of the world’s most beloved marques. We celebrate them because it is their creations that inspire us. We celebrate those who have helped bring Makes and Models to the big 1-0-0!

70 2008 WRX STI

Pure Form for Driving
Advancing Subaru’s theme of producing the complete driver’s car and embodying the essence of total driving control, the third-generation Impreza WRX STI has debuted with complete makeovers in its design, engine, chassis and features. Benefiting from Subaru’s signature Symmetrical AWD and the Horizontally-Opposed Boxer engine, the new WRX STI is an innovative AWD sports model that delivers a combination of joy of driving and pride of ownership.

114 FXX INSIDE

Edo Competition's 750HP 599 GTB
Known for its already super-fast capabilities and top of the line speed potential, Ferrari’s V12, 620 horsepower 599 GTB can now fly by even faster, thanks to tuning firm Edo Competition. The 599 GTB comes stock with a zero to 62 time of 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 205 mph, but for Edo Competition that would never be enough. The engineers at Edo created two output packages for the Ferrari 599 GTB, boosting horsepower to either 650 or an incredible 750.

122 DROPHEAD TURNER

2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe
The perfect car for cruising along the gorgeous hills of southern California, the 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe is the best example of how modern technology can be added to a classic design to create one of the most gorgeous automobiles ever to exist. The pinnacle of the evolution of the Rolls-Royce brand, this vehicle pays homage to the traditional design of the marquee, while thrusting the company into the future through use of modern technology and innovation.

110 KOENIGSEGG EDITON

Koenigsegg Goes Custom
When Koenigsegg developed the CCX in 2003, they built a high-performance machine with 806 hp. On September 11, 2007, the deservingly coveted car beat out the Porsche Carrera GT, Lamborghini Murcielago and Mclaren SLR for the prestigious“Sports Car of the Year” in Sweden’s Aftonbladet (The Evening Sheet). Afterwards, its makers decided to design a limited edition version with 888hp. However, an emergence of greenhouse emission concerns inspired the technicians at Koenigsegg to design an eco-friendly version.

134 TWO WHEELS

Hardcore Iceman 2
The Iceman II has a strong muscular aesthetic created by sharp body angles similar to those on Ferrari’s intimidating monocoque chassis racecar. Yet at the same time, the elegant sloping of the gas tank and the curved steel rising from the front of the rider’s perforated black leather seat give the bike the sophistication of Formula 1. The 120 hp engine creates a menacing sound reminiscent of Ferrari’s racecar engine despite the near 500 horsepower difference.

138 WATERCRAFT

Malibu's Corvette Sport-V
Corvette has remained an icon after 54 years. Uniquely American, it’s a symbol of independence , exuberance and driving pleasure. The Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V symbolizes all of these things and bares more than a resemblance to its legendary landlocked brother. The Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V is available in both Z06 and Coupe packages. The Z06 delivers the same power as the car with 505 horse power and 470 lb.-ft. of torque from the exclusive LS7 Corvette engine.

100 AVIATION

Cirrus SR20 G3
The plane that changed the industry is ready to shake up things once again! True to its word, Cirrus Design Corporation fulfilled its promise to a select group of customers by giving them the world’s first look at “the-jet” – the most anticipated aircraft in the company’s history. Like the SR22, ‘the-jet’ is designed to be owner flown and it will be loaded with innovative features, including the CIRRUS Airframe Parachute System™.