Smart Fortwo: Stretched to the Limits, Hearse Version Coming Soon…

To be precise, UK limo specialist Carbonyte took a Smart Fortwo and stretched its chassis by 106.2 inches (2700mm) to create a 17 feet long vehicle (5100 mm) - about the size of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class. According to the UK firm, despite growing twice its normal length (2695mm), the Smart’s new lightweight alloy chassis allows the vehicle to be powered by its original 600cc engine and still reach motorway speeds of 80mph. In all, the build process took 300 man hours over four weeks from the initial chassis cut to the final paintwork.

The prototype model you see in the pictures was designed as a promotional vehicle, featuring a 20:1 scale fibre-glass replica soft drinks can, complete with ring-pull, which serves as van-like storage space for promotional items. The stretched Smart Fortwo can be liveried to any client’s design choice and hired on a daily basis or it can be manufactured outright at a projected cost of around £25,000 or approx $49,400.

We know it’s eerie, but Carbonyte is also looking to take the stretched Fortwo into the funeral industry by using the latest electric technology to produce an individual yet environmentally-friendly hearse. Now that’s something we definitely want to see – from the outside that is … -Click through for more pics

VW MicroBus Limousine

This 60’s MicroBus limousine made a special appearance at the VW Bus Exhibition in Hanover earlier this month (October 5 to 9) to celebrate the Microbus’ 60th anniversary. We don’t know any specific details about the MicroBus stretched limo but it certainly goes down as one heck of a cool car in our books. Can you imagine what it would be like owning a vehicle like the MicroBus limo in 70’s; totally orgylicious to say the least… -More images after the jump

Toyota Prius Stretch Limo!

Is this one… happy Toyota Prius or what! Created by a Canadian in Canada –don’t laugh, we’ve seen Canadians in other places too, the custom made Prius hybrid Limo is equipped with six doors and it can accommodate 10 passengers in its interior. Follow the jump to see the work that was done in order to transformer the Prius into a stretch limo. -Continued

Via: Le Blog Auto

eBay: Scooby Doo Mystery Machine Limousine

Can’t say that I ever liked Scooby Doo and his animated mystery pals -let alone the pitiful movie, though at some point of my childhood era I did actually buy a toy version of the Mystery Machine. I didn’t like it and I don’t like this particular replica of the Mystery Machine that we discovered on eBay UK either. Based on a ’93 Chevy van, it was used as a limo car. It can fit 8 passengers in its Scooby Doo themed interior which is equipped, among other things, with a flatscreen TV, DVD player, neon-lights and a smoke machine. Now tell me; wouldn’t you be scared to death if you saw your 16-year-old teen girl entering this vehicle? -More images after the jump

Volkswagen New Beetle Limousine!

While a standard New Beetle won’t get you much attention these days, a Limo Bug on the other hand will certainly raise an eyebrow or two. Sure you see Hummer and Lincoln limos every day, but how many times have seen a stretched bug? The specific Bug'a'Limo is based on a 1999 2.0-liter Beetle GLS and it can seat 5 to 6 passengers in the rear (excluding the two seats up front). The rear passengers get all sorts of treats like a cd player, a mini TV and a small bar area along with an electric hatch / divider that seals off the back from the driver. -Continued after the jump

Link: eBay

Audi Q7 Stretch Limousine

A company called Royal Limo announced that it will add a 16-passenger Audi Q7 stretch-limousine to its… hey wait a sec; doesn’t the procrustean Q7 pictured above look like a dog taking a leak? Or better yet, a pregnant albino sausage dog crossed with a British bulldog taking a wiz –if we’re going to be asinine, we might as well do it to right… -Details and pictures after the jump

“!!! Coming Soon in October 2007 !!! - This BRAND NEW 2008 Audi Q7 limousine is the ultimate in luxury and convenience. This limo should comfortable seat about 14 passengers but it will fit 16 maximum. Every package comes stock with refreshments like water, sodas, etc. Alcohol is at extra charge unless specified (excluding weddings). These elegant limousines are at your service for any occasion, from weddings to proms to sporting events to nights out, or simply for a more memorable ride to one of our Area Airports. Prom packages are based on garage to garage timeframe.”

• Elegant and classy styling
• 3 Flat Screen TVs
• AM/FM/CD/MP3 player
• Fiberoptics mirror ceiling
• Color Changing on the partition
• Disco Floor
• Changing Color Fiberoptics
• Color changing bar
• Seating for 16

Via: Germancarblog , Source: Royal Limo