special editions
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This is essentially a brand-new 2013 BMW M3. It shows just 250 miles on its odometer and it's not registered. That's all well and good, but how the heck does someone think they're going to get 50 bucks shy of $300,000 for this car? It all comes down to rarity. This isn't a standard M3, it's the M3 CRT and BMW built just 67 examples of this excellent Bavarian beast. The CRT in the name stands for Carbon Racing Technology. BMW utilized a lot of carbon fiber reinforced plastic to build a number of the body panels of this special edition car. It's more than 150 pounds lighter than the standard M3...
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Are you ready to pay $300,000 for a Mercedes-AMG G-Class?
Mercedes-AMG is prepping a G-Class for ultra-luxury duty, and this one will pack a styling punch to boot. It will also pack one hell of a punch to your wallet. The new G65 Exclusive Edition will go on sale in Germany wearing a price tag of €287,658.70 (including 19% VAT). That translates to...
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Hear the Lamborghini Centenario's 759-hp V-12 engine roar: Video
Earlier this month Lamborghini took the wraps off its latest supercar, the Centenario. Now for the first time we finally have a chance to hear what this special Lamborghini sounds like. Spoiler alert: It's loud. ALSO SEE: Hear the Bugatti Chiron’s 8.0-liter W-16 engine roar: Video The...
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Jeep's 'Dawn of Justice' Renegade Is No Batmobile
While it will have to compete for screen time with a car belonging to a certain Caped Crusader, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] hopes to get some publicity for the Jeep Renegade out of an appearance in the upcoming superhero smackdown Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. FCA's involvement with...
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Aussie Ford Falcon To Bow Out With XR Sprint Muscle Sedans
Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] is ending production in Australia this year, which means some impressive albeit outdated cars like the Falcon range of rear-wheel-drive sedans and pickups as well as an SUV derivative known as a Territory will soon be phased out. Sadly, there are no plans for any...
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Bentley Prepping Beluga Spec Mulsanne Speed
Last year, Bentley offered up a visually boosted version of its Flying Spur. It was called the Beluga Specification, and that whale of a name highlighted that this Flying Spur had some grand styling options. The exterior and interior were reworked with Mulliner-provided bits. Bentley stated that...
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Chrysler 200 and 300 fans can look forward to special Alloy Edition versions of both cars being added to the lineup for the 2016 model year. The special edition treatment delivers a bolder appearance for the 200S and 300S variants by adding a number of visual tweaks along with available sports-tuned suspension. MUST SEE: Koenigsegg Designs The World's Most Expensive Car Key: Video Inside, there’s the usual mix of accent stitching, special badging and, in the case of the 300S, the availability of Nappa leather. The 300S Alloy Edition buyer can also go for the aforementioned sports-tuned...
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2016 GMC Sierra All Terrain X Special Edition Launched
Buyers of GMC’s Sierra lineup of pickups looking for a little extra off-road capability can look forward to the new Sierra All Terrain X. The special edition truck goes on sale this spring, as a 2016 model. The special edition is based on the latest Sierra 1500 4WD crew cab with SLT trim and...
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First Of 10 Ferrari F60 Americas Delivered To Customer
Remember the Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] F60 America? The limited-edition supercar based on the F12 Berlinetta and built to celebrate six decades of Ferrari’s presence in the United States? Well, the first of only 10 examples to be built has been delivered to its eagerly awaiting customer. The hand...
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Mercedes Celebrates The Invention Of The Car With Special Edition S63 Cabrio
It was in 1886 that Carl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler came up with their separate ideas for internal combustion-powered transport and in the process created the concept of the motor car. Now, 130 years on, Mercedes-Benz is celebrating the pivotal year with a special edition version of the 2017...
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Jeep Turns 75 And Offers Up Anniversary Models To Celebrate
Jeeps first started slinging mud around back in 1941. The original Willys were created to assist the war effort and the Government or General Purpose vehicles were nicknamed GPs. That name transformed into Jeep, and 75 years later the brand remains beloved by its loyal fans. To celebrate its...
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British Jaguar F-Type Gets Decidedly More British
The Jaguar F-Type, a British car from Britain, is getting a new special edition version. It's called the British Design Edition, and it plays up the UK heritage of the automaker and the car itself. Ian Callum, the British Director of Design for Jaguar, states that the "F-Type is a sports car that...
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With the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One team and its star driver Lewis Hamilton once again the world champions, Mercedes-AMG has decided to celebrate with a special edition version of its A45 hot hatch. You may recall that the Affalterbach tuner celebrated last year’s title with a special SL63. While the special SL63 was designed by Hamilton and his teammate Nico Rosberg, the special A45, known as the A45 World Champion Edition, features a design inspired by the F1 team and its silver livery. The shade of green represents title sponsor Petronas. CHECK OUT: 2017 Mercedes-AMG GT R Spy...
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BMW Unveils Shadow Sport Special Edition i3
Yesterday, BMW unveiled the latest entry to its electric car lineup, via live-streaming site Periscope, ahead of this week's 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show. Limited to just 50 units in the United States, the i3 Shadow Sport special edition model will feature more aggressive suspension settings, Fluid...
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2016 Volkswagen Beetle Gets Dune And Denim Special Editions
Volkswagen used this week’s 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show to introduce a pair of Beetle special editions based on recent concept cars. The special editions are the Beetle Dune and Beetle Denim, and they’re due to go on sale next year. The more interesting of the two is the Beetle Dune. It...
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2017 Bentley Bentayga First Edition Lands In L.A.
It's not as if the 2017 Bentley Bentayga lacks exclusivity—annual production of the $229,100 SUV won't exceed a couple thousand. But for buyers who want an even rarer Bentayga, Bentley unveiled a limited run dubbed the First Edition at the Sunset Marquis in West Hollywood, California...
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McLaren Creates Gold-Laced 650S Spider For The Middle East
McLaren hauled a few special machines out to the desert to show them off at last week's Dubai Motor Show. One of those cars was transformed by the in-house custom team known as McLaren Special Operations. The car is called the 650S Spider Al Sahara 79, and it's meant to highlight what's possible if...
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2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT, Wrangler Special Editions Head To L.A. Auto Show
Jeep is preparing to unveil two new special edition SUVs at this week’s Los Angeles Auto Show based on its Grand Cherokee and Wrangler models. First up is the Grand Cherokee SRT Night, which will be available in showrooms in the first quarter of 2016. It boasts a stealth-like black...
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As we approach the end of the calendar year, Audi is offering some sweeteners to help move metal. The automaker is hosting what it calls the Season of Audi Sales Event and there are offers to be had on 2016 A3, A4, A6 and Q5 models. For the A3 and A4 in particular there are special edition versions on offer. ALSO SEE: Audi, Porsche And VW Issue Stop-Sale Orders On Models With Diesel V-6 The special A3 comes with a black optic package that adds a number of exterior elements finished in gloss black as well as S Line body enhancements, sports-tuned suspension and the choice of 18- or 19-inch...
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Subaru WRX STI S207 Debuts At 2015 Tokyo Motor Show
Subaru’s STI division is notorious for churning out special models offered exclusively in Japan, and the latest WRX STI S207 on display this week at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show doesn’t deviate from that pattern. So what exactly is the S207? It’s a stiffer, more powerful and much...
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New Petty's Garage Mustang GT King Edition Boasts Up To 727 HP
NASCAR legend Richard Petty might be synonymous with Dodge in the hearts of many fans. But recently The King, as he's affectionately known, has turned the tuning talents of Petty's Garage toward Ford Motor Company's [NYSE:F] venerable Mustang. ALSO SEE: 900-HP Mustang EcoBoost By Bisimoto Ready To...
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2016 Cadillac ATS-V And CTS-V Get Matte Finish Special Editions
Cadillac is taking a leaf out of BMW’s book by launching special versions of its high-performance V-Series models decked out in matte finish paint. The cars are part of a collection known as the Crystal White Frost Edition and are being offered for the 2016 model year. There are Crystal White...
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Audi Celebrates DTM Participation With Special A5
Audi competes in the German touring car series DTM with a race car based on its A5 coupe, and in recent years the automaker has celebrated this participation with special versions of the road car. The latest is the A5 DTM Selection, which will be built in a limited run of just 50 cars and sold...
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McLaren Marks 50th Anniversary Of Inaugural Can-Am Season With Special 650S: Video
It was in 1966 that the inaugural season of the Canadian-American Challenge Cup was run, and one of the most successful manufacturers in the series was McLaren thanks to cars like the M1A and M1B plus drivers such as Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon. To celebrate next year’s 50th anniversary of...
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