Archive for the ‘Motoring’ Category

70 WallyPower Open For Sale

Saturday, September 22nd, 2007

My dream yacht is for sale! I am fairly certain that only one of the open version models has ever been produced. It’s unfortunate that 2.7 Euros is equivalent to 3.8 dollars and also that I don’t live in Monaco.

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The 70 WallyPower Open is powered by two MTU diesel engines generating 3,000 Hp driving KaMeWa water-jets, providing a speed that during the first sea trials reached 47.5 knots half load, and 45 knots full load at continuous duty with a consumption of only 250 litres – 66 US gallons per hour!

The advert image actually doesn’t show the open design of the yacht as well as this image does. I especially like the carbon fiber dining table.

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Volkswagen Announces U.S. Spec R32

Wednesday, February 7th, 2007

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Volkswagen has announced a shipment of 5,000 R32 units to the USA beginning in August 2007. Unfortunately, it appears that the R32 will only be available with Audi’s DSG automatic transmission. At least Theresa could drive it.