ESSENTIAL
Think you know all
there is to know about
the language of cars?
Think again...
Attitude
a car with a noticeable demeanor, either
aggressive, playful and intimidating and/or
its overall relationship to the ground.
Bling
When details of a car such as the grill,
wheels, trim, moldings, badges or other
ornamentations are finished with particular
flare, built with chrome or any bright
scintillating material. Note that the scale of
the details must be oversized to increase
notability.
Brabus
brand which specialises in motoring and
styling cars, especially Mercedes-benz.
Created in 1977, brabus is recognised by the
German federal Motor Vehicle registration
agency.
Cosmograph Daytona wristwatch
This self-winding and waterproof up to 100 meters watch Cheat (verb)
from rolex comes in an 18-karat white gold version with
When a design feature is exaggerated in
a sapphire crystal face. The first model was presented in 1961.
a sketch or model in order to improve the
Due to its limited production and increasing popularity,
car’s appearance or proportions, such as
even the stainless steel version is considered a rare timepiece.
stretching the wheelbase and lowering the
for inquiries: Wynn & Co. Watches, Wynn Macau
height of the body.
Couple distance
The distance between the front and rear seat
Porsche Eyewear H-points and a critical interior packaging
Sunglasses or reading tools that offer the dimension.
same attention to detail as its mechanics with
the racecar engines. Surely you’ll see the
world differently through a pair of these.
Greenhouse
for inquiries: Jebson Group, Hong Kong
Part of the car body above the beltline that
includes the roof, pillars and glass.
Organic
When surfaces are made to blend together
seamlessly. forms that appear to have grown
biologically.
Schnitzer
another renowned tuning house specialising
in bMW’s, best known for its competence in
the suspension sector.
Zero point
a point that locates all other parts and
surfaces of the body of the car. The zero point
is often at the very center of the theoretical
front axle, but it can also be ahead of the car
to prevent minus numbers.
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