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| Finding the best in luxury can be a daunting task, which is why we’ve taken it on for you. Here you'll find an eclectic list of superior products, people and places - the best of luxury living. From the world’s best beaches to top of the line fragrances, home appliances and glorious runway models, we have compiled our favorites to share with you. On each list you will find brands that have stood the test of time, names that have gained notoriety through elegant design and exquisite quality; as well as some worthy new additions we know you’ll love. Welcome to the The Best Of, a guide for the discerning client with refined taste. |
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Bentley Continental GT Speed |
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| The Bentley Continental GT Speed changed the landscape of modern ultra-luxury cars, and not just with its stunning good looks. Combining impeccable quality, inside and out, and a 12-cylinder engine arranged in a unique W pattern, the Continental GT Speed soon proved to be a car that was both docile around town but perfectly suited to blistering 200mph sprints on the autobahn. Not surprisingly, the car is the fastest and most powerful production car to ever wear the Bentley badge. |
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Porsche Cayman S |
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| Like its bigger brother the 911, the new Cayman S gets the benefits of direct-injection technology for both greater fuel efficiency and power, plus a host of updates inside and out to help keep it one step ahead of the competition. The 320hp engine mated to Porsche's PDK dual-clutch gearbox ensures unparalleled performance from the mid-engined coupe. Despite its mid-range positioning, many driving aficionados consider the Cayman platform to be Porsche's finest. |
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Nissan GT R |
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| The R35 Nissan GT-R, or Godzilla, as it's known to fans and foes around the world, took the high-performance scene by storm upon its debut in 2008. Racing to an unprecedented place on the performance charts at Germany's vaunted Nurburgring, the all-wheel-drive Japanese super coupe as redefined the term "supercar" with its value pricing and easy driveability. Available in limited volumes and sundry special editions, the GT-R is a modern classic. |
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Infiniti G37 Convertible |
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| Infiniti's G-series vehicle line has chalked up numerous awards, topped comparison test after comparison test, and endeared itself to a growing legion of passionate owners, and with the addition of the svelte G37 Convertible model the best just got better. The car is Infiniti's first convertible since 1992 but it comes with all the bells and whistles including a folding hardtop roof, seven-speed automatic transmission, and a powerful, high-rev V6 engine. |
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Mercedes AMG Black Series |
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| When a car as extreme as the SL63 AMG is still too civil, discerning buyers can always rely on Mercedes Benz' engineers at Affalterbach to come up with something even more menacing. The end result is the Mercedes Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series, which combines the world's most powerful naturally-aspirated V8 with a chassis that could easily be mistaken for a race car. Still, it wouldn't be worthy of wearing the Three Pointed Star without some level of luxury and the CLK63 AMG Black Series doesn't disappoint. A slick shifting seven-speed automatic, leather and Alcantara trim, and acres of carbon-fiber all feature in this race car built for the road. |
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BMW Z4 |
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| Rebuilding a legendary roadster from the ground-up is a tricky process, with the potential to alienate existing customers in pursuit of new ones. Though it's still early going for BMW's just-redesigned Z4 Roadster, all signs point to a job well-done. Building on the best of the previous model's looks while growing slightly in both size and power, the new Z4 offers a greater level of comfort and luxury while still delivering BMW's uncompromising on-road ability. |
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Aston Martin DBS |
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| Aston Martin is cool again, and there's no cooler Aston than the DBS. Decadent power, a beautifully crafted cabin, and equally at home around town or doing triple-digit speeds, the DBS is the type of car that would be welcomed in anyone's garage. Until late last year, the car was only available with a six-speed manual gearbox but the addition of an optional "Touchtronic 2" automatic gearbox just made the world of extreme performance all the more accessible. Did we mention the DBS also played a starring role in the last two James Bond flicks? |
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2009 Porsche 911 |
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| One of the longest-lived exterior silhouettes in the industry, Porsche's 911 gets yet another update for 2009. Don?t let the familiar face fool you, however - there's much new to be found just beneath the surface. More powerful - and yet more efficient - direct-injection engines, a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox, improved interior features and materials, LED lighting and a range of lighter, stronger and higher-performing structural elements make the latest 911 the best yet. |
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Mercedes Benz SL63 AMG |
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| The Mercedes Benz SL63 AMG hardtop roadster is entering its ninth year in current form, and has continually been upgraded through the years to keep it abreast of the field. As always, outright performance combined with cutting-edge engineering and ample luxury best describes the car. Even the engine is in a class of its own. Hand-built by AMG's engineers and churning out more power than any other naturally-aspirated production V8 in the world, the Mercedes Benz SL63 AMG is hard to beat. |
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Ferrari California |
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| Ferraris are typically extreme, passionately focused, engaging, and of course blisteringly fast. But could a car with the Prancing Horse label feature all those qualities yet remain easy to live with, versatile, and perhaps even comfortable? Ferrari's latest California convertible shows that it can, combining a new folding hardtop roof, quick-shifting seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox and a throaty V8 engine. |
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