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Old 12-27-07, 06:58 AM
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Default $2 million super sedan : DiMora Natalia SLS 2 spec.







Press Release

World's First Heated Frameless Wiper Clears Windshield on $2 Million Supercar


Von Stach Products announced today that its "HeatFlexx" heated frameless windshield wiper will be standard equipment on the Natalia SLS 2 sport luxury sedan, the world's most expensive production automobile. The electrically-heated "HeatFlexx" windshield wiper quickly melts ice and snow. The frameless design of the all-season blade provides continuous even pressure to the windshield, reducing streaks while reducing wind lift at speeds up to 150 MPH. The wiper was introduced at the SEMA and AAPEX auto shows in Las Vegas and is considered by many to be one of the most novel inventions in the automotive industry this year.

"Ice and snow have been a problem for drivers since the inception of the automobile," says John Von Stach, inventor of the HeatFlexx wiper. "With our product, drivers will no longer struggle with poor visibility due to poorly functioning wiper blades. We are thrilled to have our wipers installed on the Natalia SLS 2 and to be a technology partner with DiMora Motorcar."


DiMora Motorcar Founder and CEO Alfred J. DiMora noted that the vehicle will feature many unique innovations which have never been seen in a production automobile. "The HeatFlexx windshield wiper is a unique and outstanding product. We are pleased to be the first OEM to include Heatflexx as standard equipment, with its controls integrated into our dashboard/steering wheel operation." Mr. DiMora stated the goal for the Natalia is to be the most distinctive luxury automobile in transportation history.

The founder, CEO, and driving force behind DiMora Motorcar is Alfred J. DiMora, who produced two of America's finest luxury automobiles, the Clenet (as owner) and the Sceptre (as co-founder). He and the Clenet were inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in 1986 for the Centennial Year of the Gas-powered Automobile. He also co-founded Star Bridge Systems, which developed the hypercomputers now used by NASA and other technology leaders. According to DiMora, "The goal for the Natalia is to be completely distinctive from bumper to bumper-the most powerful four-door sport luxury automobile in transportation history. The Natalia will set the standard for 21st Century automotive excellence." DiMora further states, "I have drawn on my 30 years of automotive and computer expertise to design this futuristic vehicle, one that is safe, efficient, luxurious, nimble, and powerful."


As part of the production of this unique automobile, DiMora Motorcar will employ a first-time-ever approach for the auto industry-the world will watch the design, build, and test of the Natalia. Anyone with Internet access will be able to view this remarkable educational material via video-streamed webcams transmitting from the company's facilities. The DMC website will afford people the opportunity to comment on Natalia's design as it progresses and to submit their automotive innovations. DiMora states, "Many of the best ideas are created by individuals in their garages." Among the many ways DMC will entertain the followers of the Natalia's creation, DiMora Motorcar is planning to award prizes to thousands of people in a worldwide treasure hunt that will culminate with one very lucky person winning the grand prize-a $2 million Natalia SLS 2.

About DiMora Motorcar

Based in Palm Springs, California, DiMora Motorcar crafts automobiles designed to exceed expectations for safety, performance, technology, ecology, beauty, comfort, and luxury. It reveals the design, production, and testing of these automobiles via the Internet so that people around the world can participate in and learn from the process. The results will demonstrate America's automotive design and engineering leadership.

http://www.dimoramotorcar.com/
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Old 12-27-07, 07:38 AM
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I'll just mod my car with that "HeatFlexx" and save me some money for a better looking car...
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Old 12-27-07, 08:16 AM
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I just barfed in my mouth and swallowed it. Yuck.
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Old 12-27-07, 10:29 AM
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Looks like a damn Wii car or someing from MS Paint....
 
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the exterior on it looks very very outdated. I don't know, they could've done alot better for something that cost $2 million.
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haha, good luck find someone to fork out 2 mil for this ugly thing.
Spider eyes?
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Old 12-27-07, 11:19 AM
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They spent three paragraphs talking about the windshield wipers but nothing about specs of the car??!? Does it really effect performance if the wipers are heated? What are they going to do, melt the water? WTH???
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The profile looks pretty cool... the details...not so much.
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Originally Posted by Stelth91
They spent three paragraphs talking about the windshield wipers but nothing about specs of the car??!? Does it really effect performance if the wipers are heated? What are they going to do, melt the water? WTH???
I checked on their website they apparently plan to put a V16 in it.
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looks like a china brand car trying to copy a maybach
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looks like someone's high school design project from 1988
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