Porsche has packed as much street-legal motorsports technology as possible into the new 911 GT3 RS. The result is a track beast that can lap the Nürburgring in 7 minutes, 20 seconds—making it the fastest current-generation 911. Powered by a 4-liter, 6-cylinder engine with 500 hp, the car can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds. Drivers who want to record their track times can opt for the Sport Chrono Package, which features integrated timers and a Track Precision App that logs data on speed, lateral …

The new Cigarette Racing 50? Marauder GT S is the latest result of the Miami boatbuilder’s nearly decade-long partnership with Mercedes-AMG. Nearly every year at the Miami International Boat Show, the two industry leaders launch a new boat that combines Mercedes-AMG styling with Cigarette Racing performance. For instance, 2013 saw the debut of the 42 Huntress, which shared visual cues with the Mercedes G83 AMG. This year’s concept boat was inspired by the Mercedes-AMG GT S road car, which was introduced last y…

Tilt-rotor aircraft, which can take off like a helicopter and fly like an airplane, have already proven their worth in military use. Now AgustaWestland is developing the first one aimed at the civilian aircraft market. The executive version of the AgustaWestland AW609 TiltRotor (formerly known as the Bell/Agusta BA609) will carry up to nine passengers in a pressurized cabin, and promises to reduce point-to-point travel time for many trips. Tilt-rotors are considerably faster than helicopters and can travel lon…

Chef William Bradley of the Grand Del Mar’s acclaimed Addison restaurant is presenting Collections by Addison, an exclusive series of four eight-course tasting dinners, each centered on a specific season and its produce. Bradley—Robb Report’s 2014 New Culinary Master, nominated for the competition by the legendary chef Thomas Keller—offers an ever-changing menu of contemporary French cuisine year-round at the San Diego restaurant, including such dishes as Dover sole on brioche with Little Gem lettuce and clam …

Ferrari stepped up its game at the recent Geneva International Motor Show, debuting the record-breaking new Ferrari 488 GTB. The replacement for the Ferrari 458 Italia, the car promises thrilling performance—even for amateur drivers.

The 488 GTB’s styling is aggressive but still features Ferrari’s classic, sleek lines. Aerodynamic enhancements include a double front spoiler, two side channels, large rear air vents, and a blown spoiler on the tail. Inside, the Formula 1–inspired cabin combines sportiness w…

Ferrari stepped up its game at the recent Geneva International Motor Show, debuting the record-breaking new Ferrari 488 GTB. The replacement for the Ferrari 458 Italia, the car promises thrilling performance—even for amateur drivers.

The 488 GTB’s styling is aggressive but still features Ferrari’s classic, sleek lines. Aerodynamic enhancements include a double front spoiler, two side channels, large rear air vents, and a blown spoiler on the tail. Inside, the Formula 1–inspired cabin combines sportiness wit…

Fabergé makes the world’s most famous eggs. Originally created between 1885 and 1916 for the Russian Imperial family, the Imperial Easter eggs are iconic bejeweled objets d’art, each of which took the Fabergé artisans more than a year to produce. Of the 50 original Imperial eggs, 42 have survived—one of which sold at a 2002 Christie’s auction in New York for $9.6 million. Since that time, the Russian jewelry house has continued the legacy of the Imperial eggs, with  designs—including pendants, jewelr…

One of the largest annual U.S. boat and yacht shows, the Miami International Boat Show, held in February, saw the debut of numerous impressive models. And while the vessels at the Miami show are never as large as those at Europe’s major superyacht shows, they are nonetheless impressive examples of modern maritime performance and design. Here are seven of our favorite new boats and yachts—which range from 50 to 122 feet—from this year’s show.

With a whopping 300 watts per channel on tap, the dual-mono Balanced Audio Technology (BAT) VK-655SE is indeed a beastly power amplifier—but with great power comes the need to properly handle it. Whereas many amp makers taking the dual-mono approach include separate power-amplifier channels in a single chassis, or even dual power-supply sections to minimize interactions between the left and right channels, BAT takes it a step further. For the VK-655SE, the Delaware manufacturer includes dual power-supply units…

Now in its 35th year, the Association of International Photography Art Dealers fair, the most prestigious photography fair in the country, will be held from April 16 through 19 at the Park Avenue Armory in Manhattan.

Among the more than 80 dealers in attendance will be the Barry Singer Gallery of Petaluma, Calif., offering for sale the compelling photograph Ford Trimotor, a 1934 gelatin silver print by the late Brett Weston, son of Edward Weston. PDNB Gallery of Dallas will offer the accurately titled Hockn…