Thursday 2 June 2011

Project Zeus, Ferrai 458 Italia by SR Project

Titled Project Zeus, the style-amped Ferrari 458 Italia features superior additions including a slick gloss-black roof, a lip spoiler, side skirts + rear skirts, as well as 21-inch wheels at the front and 22-inch wheels at the rear provided by Forgiato. Extra touches such as lowering springs for suspension tuning were included by Novitec, while European tuner Akropovic assisted with the car’s sports exhaust system.A car which has seen its fair share of fancy revamps — the Ferrari 458 Italia – hailing from the Italian luxury automaker, showcases its latest glossy makeover by Canadian tuner, SR Project. 



The powerful road-beast known as the Ferrari 458 Italia comes equipped with a 4.5L V8 engine which is mated to a dual-clutch 7-speed F1 gearbox, the Ferrari 458 Italia supercar speeds from 0 to 62 mph in 3.4 seconds, maxing out at over 200 mph — a perfect subject for a masterful SR Project tuning.

Tibet opens its first five-star hotel 12,000ft above sea level


The 5-star St. Regis Lhasa luxury hotel in Tibet, which boasts a breathtaking, surreal design, has opened its spectacular doors, standing at 12,000 feet above sea level. Further proof of the property’s remarkable height can be found in each of the hotel’s sumptuous rooms – which are notably fitted with oxygen tanks.

Introducing a new level of luxury in Tibet, the amazing property which takes its unique design inspiration from a nearby active monastery, boasts many pampering luxuries including personal butlers on-call, 150 stunning suites, 12 private luxurious villas, as well as a lavish spa, a swimming pool and fine dining options which include a wine bar and restaurants.
Tourist dollars reportedly make up 15 percent of Tibet’s economy, and the added touch of an unparalleled luxury lifestyle travel experience offered by St. Regis, is expected to provide much needed accommodations for a host of discerning travelers descending on the area to visit the nearby sacred 1419 Sera Monastery of Lhasa, as well as other Tibetan cultural and religious treasures.