Terrafugia Transition CarPlane Closes in on Launch

July 6th, 2011 by Purnima

Even superheroes don’t own flying cars but you might be able to. If you’ve always dreamed of owning a Flying Car, you will be delighted to know that the Terrafugia Transition Roadworthy Aircraft or Airworthy Car or Flying Car is most likely going to see the light of day come 2012. The Terrafugia Transition Flying Car has just received special exemptions from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that will let it use plastic windows instead of automotive safety glass and special tires that are currently not permitted on road vehicles. The first two-seater Aircar is likely to be shipped in late 2012. Read the rest of this entry »

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Hawker 700A Jet & Cobra CSX4000 Combo

November 27th, 2010 by desiree

How’s this for a sweet Christmas bargain deal? Carroll Shelby is selling off his private Hawker 700A Jet for $2 million.

Now, not only do you get to own a jet that used to belong to the inventor of the AC Cobra, but you also get a new Shelby CSX4000 Cobra thrown in to sweeten the deal. And the cherry on top: Carroll Shelby himself will personally deliver the Cobra to your doorstep!

We here at Baller Ride got as excited as a kid on Christmas morning at that news! Meeting Carroll Shelby is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity & we’d love to meet the man that was responsible for the Shelby Cobra, since it’s a beautiful  machine that’s still as sexy now as when it first arrived on the scene in 1962.

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The most expensive private jet in the world- Gulfstream G550

October 27th, 2010 by Orion

 

The Gulfstream G550 as the most expensive jet in the world has been turning quite a few heads with its exceptional features. The record breaking coverage of a distance of 7,301 nautical mile or 13,521 km in only 14.5 hours as it flew from Seoul to Orlando nonstop has also wowed many.

This brawny aircraft is ultra-long with a large cabin. It is powered by the enhanced Rolls-Royce BR710 turbofan engines. It can reach a range of 6,750 nm (12,501 km) at a speed of Mach 0.80. It has a high-speed cruise capability of Mach 0.87.

The G550 has the specially featured Gulfstream PlaneView cockpit with a very advanced flight deck of business aviation. The vital flight information is presented by the PlaneView cockpit on a 14-inch liquid crystal display which is arranged for effortless interpretation.

The cockpit is full of latest inventions and achievements by the Gulfstream. Read the rest of this entry »

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Etihad Airline’s Diamond Seat- Luxury With Privacy

October 26th, 2010 by Orion

If you love pampering your travel desires with utmost luxury and privacy, then nothing can be the best alternative than to travel in a Etihad Airline’s Diamond Seat. With a wallet that can easily afford ultra long range corporate air jets like Etihad Airlines, you can buy privacy with luxury redefined.

It is known to be a high-class, corporate VIP high-speed jet aircraft that accentuates your dream to travel to exotic places in the world.

This leading airline, Etihad Airways, has been designed to provide top class -luxury slots with exotic innovations in their aircraft. The new airbus is purposely built with the revolutionary diamond seat. These luxurious seats can rotate 180 degrees, which allow guests to have fun with their friends and family, eat a great dinner, and enjoy the best assortment of entertainment – all within the luxurious Diamond zone. Read the rest of this entry »

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BMW Brings Style to the Sky with Dassault Falcon 7X

May 19th, 2009 by BallerRide

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We can just imagine champange, music, flashing lights, beautiful women, waitresses and a raging upscale party in this luxury jet interior. The Dassault Falcon 7X Deisgn is a collaborative effort from BMW Group Designworks USA and Dassault Aviation for the Falcon 7X business jet. The design aims to make the cabin feel larger with subtle curves, a long arch on the carpet, long lines and bigger windows. We’d be happy to fly in this puppy any day. Full press release after the jump.

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