We are big fans of the BMW M-division at San Diego Prestige. The performance division of Bavarian Motor Works is well known for creating some of the world’s greatest sports cars, and it has been an integral component in BMW’s successful racing career. Our BMW M6 rental and BMW M3 rental options have been built with the knowledge and expertise gleaned from the company’s racing endeavors, and are truly tremendous cars. Built to satisfy both casual and devout driving enthusiasts, the latest generation of cars from the BMW M-division seamlessly combine luxury, performance, driving pleasure, and on-road pose into usable and cohesive packages.To celebrate the fabulous E92 BMW M3 and to thank North American customers for their continued enthusiasm for the M-line (and 25 years of the most famous M car of all, the M3), BMW has announced the special edition Frozen Gray BMW M3. The new car is available only in North America, and features a number of unique upgrades that separate it from the pack, including special 19 inch alloy wheels, a red leather interior, and the M3 competition suspension package. The feature that really makes the car stand out though is the color; the matte gray finish is a subtle, yet stunning color that gives the car a distinct look.So will we be adding a Frozen Gray BMW M3 to our rental fleet? Not likely, as BMW is only making 30 of them for the United States, and the cars sold out in 15 minutes! Talk about a fast BMW M3!
Going into the world’s most famous endurance motor race, Audi looked to be fighting an uphill battle against their French rivals, Peugeot. But after completing 379 laps of the world famous Circuit de le Sarthe, Audi came home victorious. Not only did Audi best Peugeot - who had entered the race with a clear advantage after displaying remarkable speed in qualifying - by taking home the overall victory, but the manufacturer swept the podium, taking the top three positions. The Peugeots on the other hand failed to finish, thanks to a series of crashes and mechanical failures.
The team’s performance was nothing short of spectacular; not only did Audi win, but also set a total distance record in the process. The victory marked the 9th by Audi, tying them with Ferrari for second place in Le Mans victories. Though a factory team hasn’t been campaigned by the Stuttgart-based company in several years, Porsche still holds the record with 16 Le Mans victories, so Audi still has some catching up to do if they wish to take the overall record!
If you are an Audi fan, you may be interested in taking advantage of our Audi R8 rental; with jaw-dropping styling and world-class performance derived from the company’s Le Mans efforts, the Audi R8 is a truly brilliant automobile! We can assure you that you will not find the Audi R8 wanting in any way. It is sure to turn heads when you’re driving down the street and the thrill of driving it must be experienced firsthand to be believed!
We have to say that we are pretty excited about the newest offering from Rolls Royce, due out this year! The Rolls Royce Phantom - which was introduced in 2003 and has served as the company’s sole model since its launch - has proven quite popular with our clients, especially for special occasions, business meetings, and black tie events. It goes without saying that we are eager to get our hands on the company’s first new model in seven years. The Rolls Royce Ghost looks like it will be a worthy alternative to the Phantom.
Designed to serve as a slightly smaller, more accessible, more user-friendly version of the Phantom, the Rolls Royce Ghost gives up nothing in luxury, comfort, or performance over its bigger brother. In fact, in many ways we think that the Ghost may be a better car. The Phantom is the pinnacle of luxury, but this status can make it a bit intimidating to drive on the street. For this reason, and also due in part to the car’s size, many people opt to use a chauffeur when renting our Phantom. A chauffeur service can be great, especially for events that merit a grand entrance, but sometimes you just want to drive yourself. The Rolls Royce Ghost is meant to be driven.
With a 6.6 liter V12 twin turbo engine, advanced suspension, and spacious cabin, the Rolls Royce Ghost is the ultimate street car. The car has enough power to effortlessly merge onto the freeway and is comfortable for four adults. We don’t know about you, but we are anxiously awaiting our first test drive. What do you think: should the Rolls Royce Ghost be added to our luxury car rental fleet?
The latest in a long line of BMW art cars was recently unveiled to the public, and if we do say so ourselves, the car is a stunner! The BMW Art Car program was first started in 1975 and has been popular with BMW fans ever since. Famous artists like Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and Frank Stella have all been commissioned to design art cars, and the results have been truly spectacular; Warhol’s BMW M1 art car has become immortalized and Lichtenstein’s black, white, and yellow 3-series racecar is one of the most unique racecar liveries ever put to track! As car enthusiasts ourselves, we love the BMW Art Car program and love this newest addition.
Jeff Koon’s BMW Art Car - an E92 BMW M3 GTS racecar - features a striking color palette of bright yellows, blues, greens, and reds, and highlights sharp lines that streak back towards the rear of the car. The effect makes the car look as if it is going 200mph even when it is standing still! We can’t wait to see the car in action; the car will be competing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans race this year (June 12-13), and we can’t help but think that the design is going to look stunning going down the Mulsanne straight!
If you want to experience BMW M-power firsthand, our BMW M3 convertible rental will not disappoint! The V8 in the current generation M3 is a superb engine that is capable of propelling the car down the road in a hurry, and the handling and braking are world class. Needless to say, we think that BMW has a good chance of success in France this month!
We are constantly expanding our collection of cars at San Diego Prestige to meet the needs of our clients, and are pleased to announce the newest addition to our rental fleet: the Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster! We love Aston Martins at San Diego Prestige because they are truly unique cars; no other sports car manufacturer so seamlessly combines understated and sophisticated styling, uncompromising luxury and world-class performance into one package as Aston Martin.
If you have always found Ferraris and Lamborghinis to be a bit too extroverted and perhaps find Porsches and Corvettes to be a bit too pedestrian, then an Aston Martin is for you! The V8 Vantage Roadster is a stunning car that you can drive on the racetrack in the afternoon and to a Black Tie event in the evening, which is exactly why we love it. Mr. Bond, your car is ready!
Of course, the Bond villains always had some fancy cars themselves, which is why we also offer the new Mercedes Benz SL63 AMG. This beast of a car has the precision of a Swiss watch and the power of a sledgehammer, and is a natural rival to the Aston Martin Vantage. The two are so closely matched in fact that they were recently pitted against each other in a Road & Track test. Find out for yourself which one is better!
Not more than six months ago, BMW introduced the ultimate version of the all-new E92 BMW M3: the GTS. With a built-in rollcage, upgraded dampers and brakes, and a reworked 4.4 liter V8 engine good for 450 horsepower, the svelte M3 GTS – which weighed some 400 lbs less than the standard model – was a focused, track ready street car that was capable of world-class performance. Built in the vein of cars like the Porsche 911 GT3 RS and Ferrari Challenge Stradale, the M3 GTS was designed solely with performance in mind, and was intended for BMW’s most demanding, most enthusiastic customers.
Now it would appear that an even lighter and faster version may be on the way called the GTS-R. As Porsche has recently done with the introduction of the Porsche 911 GT2 RS, BMW is considering upgrading the GTS to improve upon its already brilliant performance. We for one are all for such a car of course; we are enormous fans of the current E92 BMW M3 and have always appreciated track-ready cars like the Ferrari F430 Scuderia and Mercedes Benz CLK63 AMG. Unfortunately, even is the GTS-R does come to fruition, we probably won’t be able to lay our hands on it anytime soon, as they are sure to get scooped up by die hard BMW fans!
Even if you can’t get behind the wheel of the M3 GTS, you can still experience the ultimate driving machine firsthand: our BMW rental fleet features the BMW M6 convertible as well as the BMW X5. Needless to say, we are confident that you will find a car to your liking!
We are pleased to announce one of the newest arrivals to our rental fleet of exotics and sports cars: the Mercedes Benz SL63 AMG rental! We offer a wide range of cars at San Diego Prestige to meet the needs of our clients, from track-ready sports cars like the Ferrari F430 to luxury sedans like the Rolls Royce Phantom; our Mercedes Benz SL63 AMG rental is for individuals who want to experience a little of both worlds. With a 518 horsepower V8 engine and advanced 7-speed automatic transmission, the SL63 AMG is capable of tremendous speed on the road or on the race track, yet still features a compliant suspension and luxury cockpit that has been built with the driver’s comfort in mind. We would be hard pressed to think of another car that can so effortlessly and so comfortably transport two individuals at high speed! As Motor Trend magazine stated, “Even in basic form, the hardtop convertible is a most capable sports car that loses none of its appeal when subjected to the stresses of the track. This is a quality shared by just a few other cars and assures the Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG its proper place at the head of a long lineage of exceptional roadsters.” It goes without saying that our new Mercedes Benz SL63 AMG rental is in a class of its own!
If you are looking to attend a Black Tie event in style or are coming to Southern California on a business trip or on vacation with your spouse, we think you’ll find the Mercedes Benz SL63 AMG offers everything that you could need in one nice package. With sophisticated styling and a leather-wrapped interior, you can entertain business associates or attend a formal dinner, yet the retractable hard top and race-spec engine allow you to let your hair out – figuratively and literally – on a weekend jaunt up the Pacific coast! Contact San Diego Prestige today regarding rental options!
With spring coming to a close and summer around the corner, it’s time to put the top down! We love convertibles at San Diego Prestige because they allow the driver to feel more connected with both the car and the outside world. Putting the top down not only allows you to soak up the sun and feel the wind through your hair; it also lets you have a closer connection with your car. Your senses are heightened when the top is down on a convertible: the engine exhaust note is louder, the squeal of the brakes feels more connected to your foot, and the sense of speed is vividly illustrated by the scenery rushing past the open cabin. Anyone who has driven a convertible knows that there is no other experience quite like it. Modern cars have a way of sheltering us from the outside world, and for many have made driving an arduous process. We can assure you that one day with a convertible rental from our fleet will remind you that driving can be fun!
If you are interested in a convertible rental, we have a selection of some of the world’s finest on-hand. We can’t help but think that a Chrysler Sebring convertible rental is such a disservice when you can rent a car like the Ferrari F430 Spyder or Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder instead! In addition to the Gallardo and F430, we also offer Ferrari’s newest convertible, the Ferrari California, and the beautiful Spyker C8 convertible (if you want to turn heads, there is no better car for the job then the Spyker!). If you are a Porschephile, we are pleased to offer both the 911 Cabriolet and the popular Porsche Boxster. We have not forgotten that we live in Southern California at San Diego Prestige, and we think that our selection of convertible rentals shows that! Ditch the sedan this summer, even if only for a day, and feel what it’s like to drive one of the world’s finest convertibles! You will not regret it!
In preparation for the upcoming 24 Hours of Nurburgring endurance race, which is taking place at the famous Bavarian racetrack between May 15-16, 2010, Porsche and Williams teamed up to test the brand-new Porsche 911 GT3RS Hybrid race car. As the Williams race team was responsible for the development of the car’s flywheel generator, current Williams F1 driver Nico Hulkenberg had the honors of piloting the revolutionary race car around the 14 mile track. And from the looks of the test, the car has great pace and is likely to be in competitive form in two weeks time!
The Porsche GT3RS Hybrid system will be familiar to fans of Formula 1, as it is similar to the KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) technology that was used during the 2009 season. When the brakes are activated, a pair of electric motors on the front drive shafts charges an electric flywheel generator. Once the charging process is complete (which takes only a couple applications of the brakes), the driver can opt to engage the electric motors and receive an extra 160 horsepower for 6-8 seconds, which is ideal for overtaking or preventing a driver from making a pass out of a slow corner. The system is a true “power on demand” technology that takes advantage of mechanical energy that would otherwise be wasted, and is likely the future of racing!At San Diego Prestige, we are big fans of Stuttgart’s most famous automobile manufacturer, which is why we offer a diverse fleet of Porsche rental options. If you are interested in driving a Porsche, we would be happy to help you get behind the seat of a Porsche 911, Boxster or Cayenne.
