Necker Island (Richard Brandson'sIsland)
Gulfstream G550 ($59.9 million Jet)
Jets have always been considered as toys for big boys, and this Jet is clearly for Big boys with very deep pockets, with the price-tag of $59.9 million, this toy is not for everyone. This is a high speed and High class business Jets that was created for high Net worth individuals and corporations, you can customize the Jet and add your own featured and custom interior at an extra cost, and they are more than welcome to put whatever you want on the Jet, including gold finishes or diamond encrusted cutlery.
Maximum speed: 0.885 Mach (585 mph, 941 km/h)
Cruise speed: 488 knots (562 mph, 0.85 Mach, 904 km/h)
Range: 6,750 nmi (7,768 miles, 12,500 km)
Service ceiling: 51,000 ft (15,500 m)
Takeoff distance: 5,910 ft (1,800 m)
Landing distance: 2,770 ft (880 m)
Bentley Mulsanne
The Bentley Mulsanne is a masterpiece, a fine work of art, its unique design of sportiness and elegance elevates this car to the top. This is by far one of Bentley's greatest creation thus far.
As one would expect, when it comes to the interior the latest in-car technologies are discreetly placed within the Mulsanne. A multimedia system with 60GB hard disc drives satellite navigation, audio/video, personal data, telephone and Bluetooth connectivity. The upper dashboard houses an 8-inch multimedia screen, positioned unobtrusively behind an electrically operated veneered door, while below sits a stylish, leather-lined media player stowage drawer with connectors for iPod, USB, Mini USB and 3.5mm aux.
A 14-speaker audio system with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and 6-CD autochanger is provided as standard while the Naim for Bentley premium audio system may be specified as an option. This forging of two British luxury brands provides customers with the world’s most powerful production in-car amplifier with 2200 Watts, eight dedicated DSP modes and 20 custom-made speakers.
A personalized keyless entry system allows multiple pre-programmed configurations and automatically sets radio stations, phone book, seat (including ventilation and massage modes, both front and rear), steering column and seatbelt settings and even the electrically operated rear-seat blinds for side and rear windows.
The keyless system also operates with the chrome door handles which incorporate touch points to initiate communication with the key for verification and entry. The Mulsanne also features keyless start, having a stop/start button on the center console.
The interior itself takes over 90 hours to complete, and is finished in high-quality mirror-matched wood veneers, leather hides and hand-finished stainless steel, as well as new touches such as beautiful ‘glass’ switches.
When developing the engine for the Mulsanne, our engineers set themselves three challenges. First, the engine needed to produce effortless torque from extremely low revs. Secondly, it should maintain the highest levels of refinement at any speed. Thirdly, and of equal importance, it would need to satisfy strict environmental emissions standards for years to come. Challenge accepted.
While other powertrain configurations were considered by the Mulsanne engineers, it became clear that these targets, along with the massive torque that is such a trademark of every grand Bentley, could be best achieved with a V8 engine.
Every major component from the forged crankshaft to the pistons to the connecting rods are now designed to be light and strong to reduce internal loads and friction for even better engine response. To achieve a significant reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions plus improved refinement and torque, the Mulsanne’s V8 sees the introduction of two revolutionary control systems: Cam Phasing and, a first for the flagship motoring sector, Variable Displacement.
