The Continental Supersports is not only the fastest and most powerful Bentley ever, but it also reaffirms the company’s environmental commitment. This eco-friendly, luxury coupe could be taken as the first step of the company’s commitment to make its complete model range compatible with renewable fuels by 2012. The car does 60 mph in just 3.7 seconds and gets to a top speed of 204 mph. It makes use of the new FlexFuel system and runs on petrol, E85 biofuel (a mixture of 85% bioethanol and 15% petrol), or a mix of both. The power comes from a 6.0-litre W12 engine twin-turbocharged engine that delivers 463kW at 6000rpm. The chassis enhancements include retuned steering and suspension, utilizing lighter weight components, retuned dampers and anti-roll bars. The inimitable dark-smoked steel finish to the exterior, including front grilles, lamp bezels, window surrounds and wheels makes it stand apart from the other Continental coupes.

The all-new lightweight sports seats with carbon fiber clamshell rear panels have been fitted into the luxury car. The seats in the rear have been replaced by a stowage deck with a carbon fiber luggage retaining beam. The fastest and greenest Bentley Continental Supersports will be available for $215,000 each this fall.

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We have seen a number of stylish bars and liquor dispensing systems, but the Lounge Bar by De Dietrich is a way different from all of them. This is an elegant wall mounted bar that is sure to impress the most demanding wine enthusiasts with its form and function. The Lounge Bar has three different temperature zones, so you can chill your wines accordingly. All the individual compartments open with the help of hydraulics to reveal the insides, while the service area is positioned on the left side of this beauty. The bar even has a built-in ice dispenser, along with an ice container placed on the lower shelf. This wall mounted bar is, without doubt, a great option to store your treasured liquor bottles. Moreover, it’s not just a bar; it’s a thing of beauty that will complement even the most luxurious decor.

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When it comes to pianos, brands like Steinway & Sons, Schimmel and Pleyel have set new standards for sound, beauty and investment value. The same goes for the Gary Pons‘ deluxe pianos. They are not just pianos, but a work of art you can’t allow your kids to flounder with. The Gary Pons’ Plexart series has brought the French world of piano up to a new era. Pictured above is the Gary Pons SY 185 piano from Montpellier, which stands out of the crowd with its translucent beauty. The SY 185 isn’t just elegant for its design; even the quality of music rendered is equally classy. Careful selection of materials has lead to creation of this crystal clear masterpiece, which is likely to convince the most demanding music lovers. The instrumental qualities of the SY 185 are those of the greatest brands combined with a very unique and attractive design. Pricing for the shimmering SY 185 Gary Pons starts at €35,900.

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Designed for demanding owners seeking comfort and speed, the new luxury power catamaran, Anna II, 70′ Sunreef Power will be available for charter through Sunreef Yachts Charter, in the Mediterranean in summer 2009 and in the Caribbean in winter 2009 - 2010. The 4-cabin (8-guest) model has two wide master cabins in the bow section, along with ample storage space and en suite bathrooms. The two guest cabins in the aft deck are equipped with a double bed and an en suite bathroom. While the navigation space comes with an additional coffee lounge space, the spacious saloon is fitted with big sofas and a dining table. The huge flybridge covered with rigid bimini features a Jacuzzi, a huge bar with a barbecue and a large dining table. Moreover, you will also find other leisure items, such as Jet Ski, William jet tender and hydraulic diving board on the flybridge. This catamaran will provide you with all conveniences of a high-speed, modern and truly luxurious power catamaran. The weekly charter price for the Anna II luxury power catamaran sits at EUR 45,000.

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This ultra-slim structure is all set to hit the skies within a decade from now. Developed by the UK based company called Reaction Engines, the Skylon spaceplane project has already received £900,000 of investment from the European Space Agency. The Skylon reusable runway space shuttle is intended to take off from a conventional aircraft runway. After the take-off, the spaceplane burns atmospheric oxygen to power itself, and later uses liquid oxygen and hydrogen fuel to defy Earth’s gravity to go into orbit. They key technology to the Skylon design is the Sabre propulsion system, which is a hybrid engine that burns hydrogen and oxygen to deliver the needed thrust. It uses a heat exchanger that cools the 1,000 degree gases entering its intake. The hot intake gases get to minus 130-degrees Celsius in just 1/100th of a second.

Some of the aspects of the Skylon design will be examined by EADS Astrium and the University of Bristol. Anyway, what matters the most is the fact that we might see reusable spaceplanes fly within 10 years. Hopefully, this pioneering technology will open the doors for commercial orbit travel.

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Luxury watchmaker Romain Jerome SA, who transformed the wreckage from the Titanic into a new line of luxury wristwatches, has lately introduced a skeleton high-end timepiece. Launched as a part of the Titanic-DNA collection, the rusted steel T-oxy III Skeleton Chronograph Tourbillon enjoys a bold, powerful and imposing design. With a diameter of 50mm to 53mm, including the screw-in crown, it features interchangeable horns and a push button which complement the design of Titanic-DNA timepieces. The skeleton dial is made from various materials (brass, black, steel, pink gold 5N) mixing mat velvet, satin and shot-blasted finishes for the Roman numeral XII. The Tourbillon carriage and the chronometry engine are highlighted by the use of pink gold 5N. Only nine examples of the skeleton high-end timepiece will be offered for sale.

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If you don’t like the idea of leaving your billiards accessories out in the open, the leather Cue Bench looks to be a neat solution. This unique storage bench features sliding drawers to hold the sticks and balls. There is one drawer for your cue sticks, two drawers for the billiards balls and two cue trays. The Cue Bench sells for $3,380. In case you don’t have enough space to place this bench, but still need a better solution to hide away your pool accessories, you better check out the Fusion pool table or the Chevillotte (very)table.

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I know you all are feverishly waiting for the flying cars to take to the skies commercially, but the cost factor might restrain you from buying one. You surely need some good alternative to whet your appetite to fly in the open air. Enter the Tanarg air recreational vehicle. This outstanding two-seater trike from Air Creation is built upon a robust modular wire-mesh structure, with an extremely sleek and modern design, fully streamlined with composite materials. Attention has been paid to every every detail to ensure optimal ergonomic comfort. The Tanarg gets its power from the Rotax 912 or 582 (silent version) engines, which have been selected for their unequaled weight/power ratios and reliability. Pricing for the Tanarg trike falls between $50,000 and $85,000.

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