Saturday, February 10, 2007

RealWheels Mindfreak Hummer H2 at SEMA 2006

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Picture this ... It's Halloween in Las Vegas, and illusionist Criss Angel, star of the A&E television series "Mindfreak," is ready to unveil a mysterious magic-themed custom vehicle. It's dark, extremely loud, unusual, completely customized, and a little bizarre.
On October 31st, 2006, the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) trade show will again welcome over 100,000 aftermarket automotive industry professionals to the Las Vegas Convention Center for its annual conference. This event attracts the A-list of the auto industry and custom car builders, and is considered the Super Bowl of the aftermarket business.
Northern Illinois-based RealWheels Accessories, along with the efforts of over 20 sponsors, has been working all summer on the "Mindfreak H2" with the help of award-winning illusionist Criss Angel. "Every year people ask us how we will possibly top our previous show vehicles," says RealWheels vice president Jhan R. Dolphin. "I've always been a big fan of magic, and this year's SEMA show opening on Halloween presented us with the perfect opportunity to create something very unusual. When I shared our idea with Criss, he was thrilled to be part of the project."
Halloween 2006 is a big day in the magic community, as it marks the 80th anniversary of Harry Houdini's death, undoubtedly the world's most famous magician. The unusual custom Hummer project was built in the spirit of Criss Angel's A&E series "Mindfreak." "The more you look at this vehicle, the more interesting and unusual things you'll find," adds Dolphin. "Even original artifacts from Houdini's era have been discreetly added into design features of the Mindfreak Hummer from the famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, and from the Martinka Magic Shop in New York, once owned by Houdini himself."
"Our greatest enjoyment from building a project of this scale is the reaction from people that see it, point at it, and photograph it to share with others," says Dolphin. "We plan to make it available at events all over the country during the next 18-24 months."

Tuesday, February 6, 2007

Chevrolet Corvette

Chevrolet Corvette Pure, Undiluted Performance Available in your choice of Coupe, Convertible or ultra-high-performance Z06 form, Corvette combines awesome power and razor-sharp control. Coupe and Convertible models feature a 6.0 litre LS2 V8 engine that generates a tremendous 400 hp. Z06 goes even further, with a unique 7.0 litre LS7 V8 that puts out a whopping 505 hp - the most of any production Corvette in history. And thrilling engine performance is just part of the story. Every 2007 Corvette also delivers precise handling, advanced technology, surprising fuel economy and precision build quality that rivals many premium luxury sedans. The bottom line? You're in for an extraordinary experience.


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Supercar Power With a displacement of 7.0 litres - that's 427 cubic inches for the traditionalists in the crowd - Corvette Z06's LS7 V8 generates a tremendous 505 hp and 470 lb.-ft. of torque. The result is a power-to-weight ratio that beats the Dodge Viper, Ferrari F430 and Lamborghini Gallardo.

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Tap Up, Tap Down Corvette Coupe and Convertible offer an available six-speed automatic transmission that combines control and total convenience. In 'D' mode the transmission functions as a conventional automatic. Select 'S' mode and the steering wheel-mounted, F1-style paddle shifters are activated, allowing you to choose the right gear for every situation.


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Get A Grip Every Corvette model features an Active Handling System integrated with the standard ABS and traction control systems. It constantly monitors for lateral skids and steps in automatically to help restore driver control.


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Precision Shifting The standard Corvette transmission is a short-throw six-speed manual engineered for quick, precise shifting. Double-cone synchronizers and a light-action clutch reduce shift effort. For a near-50/50 front/rear weight distribution, the transmission is rear-mounted and connected to the engine by a torque tube.


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Supportive Seating Corvette's highly supportive, well-bolstered 6-way power adjustable driver's seat with leather seating surfaces holds you firmly in place while you're exploring Corvette's impressive capabilities. In Z06, the leather is perforated for added comfort and the Z06 logo is proudly embroidered on the head restraint.


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