It kinda looks like suede or alcantara.
Now I finally submitted the car after forgetting about it…
Different from the previous advert is this Cognoscenti 600 X model. The X stands for “Exclusive Series”, and adds the following unique features to the already fully loaded 600:
- Carbon design B pillar
- Panoramic roof (instead of regular sunroof)
- More choices of exclusive interior wood, less garish and with a finer pattern
- Where the 220 sDDI up to the 500 use plastic, everything in the 600 is covered in leather and wood, you won’t have to touch plastic. It’s a premium luxury after all, which you can expect in this price range where only the best cars compete.
And yes, we know it’s dated among its competition, no infotainment, no electric steering, no seven-gear automatic, but it’s like a fine wine, it’s a mature choice for those who know exactly what they want.
This test drive vehicle is provided by our Tallahassee dealership Bill Loyd, 7 East Bloxham Street.
(and yes I made a typo as I didn’t hit the “l” hard enough to get a double one but noticed AFTER submitting, damn.
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Introducing the Rhania Myrhan:
This bespoke beast includes the following:
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A 4L V8 that propels this machine to 182 MPH and obtain a 0-60 of 6.4 seconds
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Fuel economy of 18.1 MPG
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A luxurious interior with luxury infotainment
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Active comfort suspension to ease the bumps on the way
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Enough storage for all your need
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Fabbrica di Motori Bravo
'05 Legato GTS
Sporty but luxurious, imposing yet elegant, a techy Grand-Tourer, a Bravo Legato…
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5.7L V12 -
Top of the line Infotainment Sound system -
Aerodynamic Forward thinking design -
Italian Flamboyance -
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A comfortable yet sporty interior will surely make you feel at home, presented with both a Dual-Clutch Transmission or a Torque Sensing Automatic (fancy for Adv. Auto) powering the rear wheels, but fret not, our advanced Traction Control systems will help you keep the power in check.
stinky lore
By the end of the 90s Bravo had accumulated massive amounts of debt and loans, so in 1999 Bravo was bought out by Peöne, this new change in management quickly took effect, as the big wigs at Peöne made Bravo shift from its Rally heritage and roots to a more refined look, to appeal to older customers, this meant that it’d refrain from participating in the upcoming WRC; The Inspirato became a sporty track-focused Hot Hatch and later on would get killed off, and the Legato a heavy Grand-Tourer. This sudden change caused a ripple on the people that grew up to love Bravo for its crazy Rally antics.
However, Bravo never fully refrained from motorsport, matter of fact they kept the Legato racing, under GT3 the Legato was a popular car to choose, mainly because of how cheap it was to buy off from Bravo than the others were, soon enough the Legato began winning trophies just like it did back in the rally days.
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It brings to mind a 575M (complete with a very similar instrument panel), but with slightly softer (and in my view, more resolved) exterior styling. There’s only one word I can use to describe the Legato: Bravo!
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Any pictures that show the exterior is it’s entirety?
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Maybe muck around with the scale of the fabric.
Bergmann Matterhorn Clubsport
V10 flappy paddle Super SUV
Yes, you need a SUV with a 5L V10, over 350hp and a 5.3 sec 0-100
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2005 Valiant VSO Thunder
The Thunder from down under is now available in very limited numbers in LHD from your local Valiant dealer.
Lore information
The fourth generation large family car from Valiant Australia launched in 1999 as the standard Montrose and the higher end Fortis cars, and the well loved ute models. The DB refresh came in 2002 with updated looks on the outside and improvements to the engines available.
As they had done since 1983, Valiant Special Operations (VSO) worked their magic over the range offering higher tuned variants of both the inline six and V8 models marketed as the GT6 and GT8 and the Thunder as the ute.
The Thunder is more than just a large engine slotted in the normal ute, the rear suspension is changed from leaf springs to multilink from the sedan offering significantly better handling and comfort.
As with the sedan models a VSO specific body kit is fitted with deep front bumper, side skirts with integrated rear brake cooling, wide rear arches and a skirted rear bumper with twin exhaust outlets.
Technical Specifications
| Length | 4.70m |
| Width | 1.79m |
| Wheelbase | 2.85m |
| Weight | 1452KG |
| Chassis | AHS light truck monocoque |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut with active dampers |
| Rear Suspension | Multilink with active dampers |
| Front Brakes | 350mm ventilated, four caliper |
| Rear Brakes | 330mm ventilated discs, four caliper |
| Steering | variable hydraulic |
| Front Tyres | P245 40R18 94Y Radial |
| Rear Tyres | P245 40R18 94Y Radial |
| Engine | 5967cc V8 with sequential multi point fuel injection |
| Transmission | five speed VSO tuned automatic with heavy duty lockup |
| Power | 398bhp@6000rpm |
| Torque | 540NM@4500rpm |
Interior
The Thunder gets the full suite of VSO upgrades to the interior making it a premium place to be. The instruments are blue faced with full driver information screens inside the temperature and fuel dials offering up to date information on the engine also they can be used for 0-100 times, lap times and other performance stats.
Dual zone climate control, a modern sat nav system with surround sound and electrically operated and heated leather seats are some of the premium interior appointments fitted as standard.
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Wow, quite the unexpected “car” here! Looks amazing 
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Why am I in both categories?
whoops
fuckup on my end
When I first saw the Edgewater Daytona, I was utterly amazed, considering the fact that on closer inspection, it was actually built on the '65 Pantera-esque body - a holdover from the Kee era with an unusually small engine bay in mid-engined configurations (it’s wider than it is long) and few morphing zones. Taking all that into account, the end result is still a masterpiece.
@mart1n2005 it takes a brave person to bring a ute to a luxury car fight, but the VSO Thunder (based on the Montrose/Fortis) has more than enough power to compete. Besides, our client will most likely treat the tray as a very large luggage compartment - one that can easily store not only his golf equipment, but those of his friends as well.
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A new standard for a new era
2005 Kaizen FC32
K406 TU1
Introduction and some specifications
As a indicator of future design philosphies and engineering, the Kaizen Class 4 has always been considered the defining vehicle of the company. With over 50 years of engineering excellence, sublime design, and cultural significance and reflection under its belt, it has been a hallmark of the compact executive segment and has bestowed Kaizen with a reputation few can hope to match.
Released in 2004, the 6th generation Class 4 is considered a pivotal point in company history. Adopting a streamlined yet serious design, it put more emphasis on comfort, safety, efficiency, and size, an approach that still has major influence to this day. Meticulously developed to navigate a increasingly unforgiving framework of market desires and regulations, the K406 draws a fine line between simple tradition and the power of modern technology.
For 2005, the TU1 revision was released, which made a navigation system available for all trims and introduced Kaizen’s first ever turbocharged production car, the FC32. Heeding calls for more performance for normal variants, Kaizen reportedly investigated the use of a V8, before concluding that turbocharging the top line 3.0L inline 6 was a more efficient option. Furthermore, the forced induction experience of Sora (a mid-size manufacturer that works exclusively on Kaizens and has extensive relations with Kaizen) indicated that the latest advancements in turbochargers, electronic controls, and direct fuel injection could offer a broad, consistent powerband and significantly less lag. In the end, a single twin-scroll setup was chosen for its optimal blend of dependability, power delivery, and efficiency. Transmission options are a 6 speed manual or a 6 speed ZF 6HP automatic.
VEHICLE TYPE
Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan
PRICE
$40,000
ENGINE TYPE
NST 30B4R1
Turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve I6, ALSI block and head, direct fuel injection, 90 AKI
Displacement
3.0L, 2999cc
Power
320 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
325 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
TRANSMISSION
6-speed automatic with manual shifting mode
PERFORMANCE
Zero to 62 mph: 5.5 sec
Top speed: 155 mph
EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Combined: 30 US mpg
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Mechanically, this reminds me of a Far Eastern interpretation of an E9x 335i, turbocharged engine and all - the main difference being that the 335i had a twin-turbo engine whereas the TU1 has a single twin-scroll turbo. Calling it a 4-door coupe might be a stretch, though; its roofline may not be low enough to qualify for that description.
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The 2005 Somervell Spear W
There’s a reason the personal luxury coupe has gone out of fashion. They are bland. They are slow. They are corporate. And unlike other US companies, which pointed the finger at consumers as they shelved their iconic nameplates, Somervell sees that to win over the hearts and minds of consumers, one needs to listen to their complaints and improve.
That is why the latest Sabre, launched by the Crimson Cross division in 2000, featured a 340-horsepower 5-liter V8 coupled with Arlington’s versatile 5-speed ECDOT (Electronically Controlled Dual Overdrive Transmission) as standard. That is why the platform is an enlarged refinement of the already advanced Foxhound chassis, featuring air-sprung control-arm front and multi-link rear suspension and a stiff high-strength steel shell with excellent crumple characteristics. That is why the 200-inch-long body is as imposing in shape as it is aerodynamic in essence. Nothing is subpar.
But some people, y’know, they just don’t get it. Oh, that Japanese car has boatloads of boost. Oh, that German car has a new and advanced satnav. Oh yeah? Well, lo and behold: The new-for-2005 Spear W. The debut solo of the W performance sub-brand, this one redefines performance cars. Carrying over the adjustable air springs, and the cushy leather seats, and the bullet shape, this one brings back an engine long extinct from cars: a 8.2-liter, 460-hp, 550-lb-ft Big Block Arlington. As a result, the Spear W gets from 0 to 60 in just 4.7 seconds and easily reaches 186 mph.
In addition, the W comes standard with an advanced in-car infotainment system that includes satellite navigation and Bluetooth for hands-free phone and music. In terms of ride, the Sabre W has a firmer ride than the standard car, but still places refinement and comfort first; most of the improved handling characteristics are a consequence a further enhanced active setup that includes multimode dampers and a fully active sway bar.
The result of the above changes is a uniquely American and yet fantastically modern luxury sports coupe - no, GT - that delivers a one-in-a-million driving experience. And you won’t get tired of it any time in the next two decades.
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