Mercedes Benz S Class
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class offers a lot, as it should, given its reputation. It represents the state of the technological art of the high-performance luxury sedan. Its interior comfort is unsurpassed; its styling is aerodynamically efficient……It exudes status.
INTERIOR:
- Premium leather upholstery, with Calyptus hand-polished wood trim.
- Dual-zone CFC-free automatic climate control with individual left and right electronic controls for temperature and airflow direction, with dual automatic modes and a selectable automatic mode for the center dash vents, with charcoal and dust/pollen filters.
- Adjustable high-flow/low-draft vents in dash, front doors, and rear of console, and adjacent to rear doors.
- Bose sound system with CD and 10 speakers
- 14-way power front seats
- Power glass sunroof with tilt and express open/close, power windows with express up/down.
- Power rear window sunshade
- COMAND navigation system
SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
- Integrated Restraint System-front, door and window airbags
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Head Protection Curtains
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Brake Assist
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PRE-SAFE®
- ESP traction and stability control
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Xenon headlamps with washers
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Universal LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children)
- Tele Aid emergency calling
Cadillac Escalade
No other vehicle captures the meaning of "luxury SUV" quite the way Escalade, Escalade ESV and Escalade EXT do. They're equally adept when it comes to luxury, thanks to their generously proportioned interiors, sumptuous seating and many thoughtful amenities. They also possess a rare presence that makes other vehicles seem invisible. The Escalade family by Cadillac. With an uncommon blend of power, style and luxury, they're what the luxury SUV is all about.
BMW 750 LI
BMW redesigns its flagship sedan for 2002, with fresh styling, an innovative control layout, and the industry's first 6-speed automatic transmission. The 745Li version is 5.5 inches longer than the 745i to provide more rear leg room. Both grow slightly in length, height, and width vs. the 1995-2001 models, and are about 120 lb heavier. A 4.4-liter V8 continues in both, but it's a new design with an additional 43 hp. The 6-speed automatic operates from a steering-column lever. Joining standard antilock 4-wheel disc brakes and a traction-control/antiskid system is BMW's new Active Roll Stabilization designed to counteract body lean in turns. An optional Adaptive Ride Package has automatically adjusting shock absorbers and rear self-leveling system. Both models have 18-inch wheels or optional 19s.
Inside, front knee airbags join torso and head-protecting side airbags. Optional rear torso side airbags come with head-protecting airbags running the full interior length on each side. Sensors deploy any airbag only if an occupant is detected. These 7s introduce BMW's iDrive with a console "joystick" knob to operate audio, navigation, and some phone and climate functions. The settings display on a dashboard screen. Conventional switches are also featured for basic audio and climate adjustments. Among options are a power trunk lid, front- and rear-obstacle detection, break-resistant window glass, power rear sunshades, and front seats with internal fan ventilation.
Rolls Royce Phantom
From the moment work started on the formative concept sketches of the Phantom, it was crucial that the design team, led by Ian Cameron, had an instinctive feel for what makes a the unmistakable Rolls-Royce 'look'.
We can all appreciate the boldness and confidence of a Phantom II or the flowing grace of a Silver Cloud, but it takes a trained eye to assess those lines and see the science behind the shapes. To this end, Cameron and his team scrutinised the company's greatest creations in an effort to discover the essence of Rolls-Royce. Its design DNA, if you like.
The iconic grille and Spirit of Ecstasy mascot are obvious identifiers, but there are numerous more subtle elements that have an equally powerful effect. The coach doors and striking use of chrome. The gentle, upswept line of the sill - known internally as the 'waftability' line - that creates a powerful, poised stance and makes the car appear to be moving when stationary.
With closer inspection, other themes emerge. A long wheelbase is crucial to achieve the classic Rolls-Royce look, as is a long bonnet, but while the front should be bold and upright with a short overhang, the rear needs to be softer, with the roofline blending into a wide 'C' pillar (the rearmost of the car's vertical roof support posts), to give a flowing appearance. Large wheels add an essential sense of proportion: the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars rule of thumb being the diameter of the wheel and tyre is roughly half the height of the car.
'Our absolute priority, explains Cameron, was to create a motor car that is clearly a Rolls-Royce even when the radiator grille is not in view.'
Now that you're armed with the secrets of Rolls-Royce design, you can cast an educated eye over the Phantom, and appreciate how Cameron and his team have fused classic proportions with strikingly modernity to create the definitive 21st century Rolls-Royce.
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
The Continental Flying Spur, a sumptuous, spacious four-door with the soul of a high performance coupй. With its unmistakable Bentley qualities of exquisite design, peerless craftsmanship and unforgettable driving dynamics, the Continental Flying Spur continues the Bentley bloodline of sporting Grand Tourers with an understated style that’s as appropriate for a business commute as it is for an evening at the theatre.
