Showing posts with label Ice. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ice. Show all posts

Sunday, January 8, 2012

Peugeot Launches 208 "Ice Velvet" Limited Edition for Europe



Even though the new 208's launch isn’t schedule until spring, Peugeot has already started releasing limited editions versions of its latest supermini.

The first special edition is named “Ice Velvet” and it will be produced in just 650 units. It will be sold in 18 European countries, with 208 cars earmarked for France where it will cost €23,500.

The “Ice Velvet” will be available only as a 3-door model and gets its name from its exclusive, satin finish paint. Its bodywork sports chrome details, a black finish for the grille, fog lights, panoramic roof and side mirrors, and bright chrome on the window surrounds and the exhaust pipe, while it rides on bespoke 17-inch alloy wheels.

Standard features include front lights with LED daytime running lights, a panoramic glass roof with blue guide lights, a large touch screen on the center console, satellite navigation, automatic climate control and sports seats.

According to Peugeot, the 208 “Ice Velvet” is offered with a choice of two engines, a 120HP 1.6-liter gasoline engine mated to a five-speed manual gearbox and a 115HP 1.6 diesel that is combined with a six-speed manual gearbox.
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Friday, September 23, 2011

Ice, Ice Baby: Ferrari Offers Winter Driving Course in Aspen for the Low Price of $11,399



Some things just don't make sense, no matter how vivid your imagination is. Envision Land Rover racing at Le Mans, or Maserati manufacturing an SUV. Doesn’t it sound absurd? Actually, scratch the last example about Maserati: it will actually happen.

Well, up until recently, you wouldn’t imagine a four-wheel drive Ferrari either. Thankfully, despite sporting the 4RM AWD system, the FF remains a pure sports car. Now, Ferrari wants to show its versatility to its American customers, so it’s adapting its “Pilota on Ice” driving program for the US.

From January 2012, Ferrari owners and their guests (strictly – no interlopers allowed) will get the chance to experience a two-day driving course in Aspen, Colorado. Eight specially prepared examples of the new Ferrari FF will be waiting to show both students and their guests the dynamic abilities of Maranello's newest V12 GT on even the most treacherous conditions.

Just make sure you already own a Ferrari and have US$11,399 to spend. Ferrari will accommodate participants at the Nell Resort in Aspen where they will enjoy, apart from the two day driving program, champagne receptions and two group lunches at the track. And oh, there's also a photo package and event memorabilia.

Guests get to pay much less, only US$950, but they won’t be driving the FF and will instead be taken for a ride by a professional driver.

So if you’re interested just pick up your Vertu [sic] and call Ferrari Concierge at 865-551-2828 to sign up for the program.

 

 
Program Specifications

  • $11,300 USD program fee

  • Two-day winter driving program training

  • [8] Ferrari FF vehicles

  • 10-12 students per program

  • Two-nights lodging at the Little Nell Resort, Aspen, Colorado

  • Champagne reception and two group dinners

  • Two group lunches at race track

  • Photo package

  • Event memorabilia


Guest Package Specifications

  • $950 USD guest fee

  • Two nights lodging with registered student

  • Shuttle transfers to/from snow/ice track from Little Nell Resort

  • All meals with registered student

  • Hot lap of snow/ice track with professional driver



 
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