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A track day at Killarney Race Circuit

By Raymondo | April 20, 2011 | Local News, Lotus, Mini | No comments
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Its Sunday morning, the sun has just risen and as I wait to be picked up outside my home, I start to feel that familiar feeling of excitement mixed with a slight touch of anxiety and that pre-adrenaline rush that’s waiting like a raging bull behind the coliseum gates, waiting to be released. It’s a feeling that’s difficult to explain, but you know exactly what I’m talking about.

Status Luxury Vehicles have invited the Road and Race team down to Killarney Race Track for an open track day, but more specifically and the reason I’m feeling so excited, is ‘coz we are going to get to play with a couple of SLV’s new toys – a Lotus 7 and a slightly modified JCW Mini Cooper S. So armed with our cameras and a cooler box full of non-alcoholic refreshments, we set off…

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Get your March Calendar from Status Luxury Vehicles

By Tony | April 1, 2011 | AC Cobra | No comments

Hey Guys, remember that article we featured on the AC Cobra some time back…well, the team at SLV have used a great scenic shot for their March Calendar. Download the size that fits your screen here!

Pure Class with a great ASS!

By Brucester | September 13, 2010 | Convertible, Self Drive | No comments
2010 BMW Z4 35i Sdrive

2010 BMW Z4 35i Sdrive

The New 2010 BMW Z4 35i Sdrive

Standing from afar you can’t help but notice its perfect curves, beastly front end and super sexy rear. This is not a super model nor the centre page pull out from a men’s magazine, this is BETTER, quicker, faster and a hell of a lot more comfortable, with a top that comes down in just under 10 seconds.

Then you climb in and the soft, yet sporty, seats which are mounted nice and low, this Z4 feels agile and tight like a track car, but provides luxury gadgets and comfort equal to that of a 7 series. Immediately one feels at ease with the controls and surprisingly spacious cockpit. The new BMW iDrive system is really something that grabs your attention. As you push the ignition button on the 8.8-inch screen automatically lifts up out of the dashboard displaying local and national radio stations and on board navigation that is simple to use as it now features fewer clicks, less turns and a sound system that enchants the experience of the Sydney Opera House to your car.

2010 BMW Z4 35i Sdrive

2010 BMW Z4 35i Sdrive

Fitted with BMW’s world-renowned inline 6-cylinder 3.0 litre engine boosted by twin turbo’s, the Z4 delivers 225kW of refined grunt with  400nm to provide an exceptional smooth combination of torque and power all the way to red-line. The 7-speed DCT sport automatic double-clutch transmission is fitted with manual paddle shifts. The enthusiast can control the car very nature in a few clicks from Normal setting to Sports to SPORTS PLUS thus going from a soft easy almost wafty ride to a hard as nails hit the throttle, let’s have fun ride. All these dynamics equate to a 0 – 100 in 5,2 seconds. This BMW Z4 delivers a beautiful sound of spooling turbo’s and a 6 cylinder Roar while changing gears in milli-seconds.

All in all the Z4 is a fantastic steed that will give you everything from looks, comfort, safety, raw power and awesome handling in the open air whilst driving yourself to a business meeting or that coastal cruise over Chapmans Peak for a sea side lunch.

For more rental and vehicle information on the BMW Z4 Sdrive, visit http://www.slv.co.za

Move along swiftly in a Ferrari F430 Spider

By Brucester | July 30, 2010 | Convertible, Ferrari, Self Drive | No comments

When an F430 flashes by in its solid curves, an appreciative sigh is compulsory. Roger, ground control. Location: R46. Situation: You’re looking down on the vast Ceres valley on perfectly clear day. Far below, a few sheep flock about and scattered dwellings dwindle into expanses green countryside. The wind tears through your hair as the altitude climbs. You’d be forgiven for thinking you were flying, rather than flying along in a Ferrari F430. This is the Superman of luxury sports cars, after all; equal parts style and status, the grace of a bird, the power of plane. It’s a sublime way to slide through the panoramic farmlands, conquering kilometres and bending time.

The sleek beast sticks to the road like a hand to a thigh, its precision engineering perfected by Ferrari’s F1 Racing Division. As the road ribbons out behind you, you’ll wonder how people ever passed the pass on foot and in wagons. Or why. Buttons, switches and other naughty bits When an athlete or a dancer reveals a perfectly sculpted muscle, it’s hard to stifle an appreciative sigh. When an F430 flashes by in its solid curves, it’s compulsory. When a beautiful woman takes her top off, it’s recommended to look away politely even if it takes immense self control; when the Spider’s automatic hood opens up, it’s impossible not to stare. Flip the right switch and you can handle any lover; flip the Manettino switch, and you can handle any terrain – the Low grip is good for when its wet, and if you want to speed things up a little, the Race switch engages faster gear shifts. Finding your way around new territory was never this sexy.

So much more than just a one night stand This slinky playmate is not difficult to drive, either. High performance it may be, but the sporty steed impressed Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson with its ease of handling. ” Even the most butter-fingered, incapable driver could drive the F430 around their test track only one second slower than the most skilled test driver.” Slip into the two-seater paddle shift transmission with someone special or sexy (or both), and let the purring 4,3lt V8 engine increase your power by 360KW and show you around town in a flash of sleek red status.

Despite being easy, the Spider doesn’t reveal all its pleasures in one go. To truly appreciate its grace, beauty and appeal, it helps to spend a bit of quality time together. And the best thing about it? It’s red. Of course.

Hire a Hummer

By Brucester | July 29, 2010 | 4x4, Hummer, Self Drive | No comments

Rule the Road with Mighty Muscle The Hummer H2 is a colossal vehicle with a presence that demands respect – voluntarily or involuntarily. The 4×4 is now available for rental in Cape Town and we have it ready and waiting for you. The Hummer was initially used in the military, and has now been carried through to the consumer market. Weighing in at over 2 900kg, the Hummer H2 is a champion contender in the super-heavyweight category of SUVs, making its rivals seem midget-like in comparison.

The Hummer H2 is a colossal vehicle with a presence that demands respect – voluntarily or involuntarily. The 4×4 is now available for rental in Cape Town and we have it ready and waiting for you. The Hummer was initially used in the military, and has now been carried through to the consumer market. Weighing in at over 2 900kg, the Hummer H2 is a champion contender in the super-heavyweight category of SUVs, making its rivals seem midget-like in comparison. Probably one of the quickest ways to instantly feel like a super-VIP is to hire this massive Hummer H2 in Cape Town. Even before you climb in, the size of this beast standing before you will get your adrenalin pumping. Get in, fire it up, and prepare to rule the roads of Cape Town… whether tar or dirt. The Hummer H2 is not only about on-road presence, it’s also about off-road capability. After all, it does have a healthy military heritage behind it. Head to the Cederberg to find some 4×4 trails to put this beast to the test, or take a trip up the West Coast – a rugged section of South Africa that’s perfect territory for the Hummer H2 to explore. A 4×4 as big as this needs a big engine – and that’s certainly the case with the Hummer H2. A mighty 6-litre V8 is the source of power in this vehicle, and it generates 235kW of power and a massive 488Nm of torque, which makes this a 4×4 rental SUV that has the bite to match its bark. There’s nothing gentle about the Hummer H2, so if you’re thinking about what tracks to play on as you explore Cape Town in your rented Hummer H2 SUV, leave your panpipes CDs at home and rather bring along a Kanye West or Red Hot Chili Peppers CD, which would indeed be music to this massive 4×4’s ears! For lunch during your day with your hired Hummer H2, you could consider stopping off at Paranga in Camps Bay or Pepenero for a ’surf & turf’ – the adrenalin-rush of driving a car as meaty as this is certain to work up a mighty appetite. The team at CapeTownMagazine.com has done all the work for you to source the most luxury 4×4 rentals and excellent rates in Cape Town. Rent a Hummer H2 SUV in Cape Town and you’ll rule the roads – no question about that!