Road and Driver

“Design, production, fine machining – even the screws for the mounting of the individual parts are from Germany”, Thomas and Michael Schnarr, brothers, managing directors and founders of Cargraphic GmbH are proud of the technical precision of their wheels.

The new design, the GTR, is a three-part forged rim which is the result of an immense development technologically and stylistically, similar to the Supercars which should wear them. Drivers which are crazy about sophisticated cars such as Lamborghini, Ferrari, Porsche, Audi R8 or Aston Martin want the same from a light weight wheel. Michael Schnarr says : „That means not only Style, but also Technical Sophistication.“

Cargraphic, established as a company in April 1985, is not only the supplier but also the developer and the manufacturer of their light weight wheels. Like the other ones, the GTR wheel is a know-how product. Lots of the practical solutions come from the long Motorsport experience of the company, an area in which the smallest detail counts. Thomas Schnarr says : the rotational forged star and the lightened pockets keep the weight low. And the concave curve in the inner rim makes sure that the brake clearance is not a problem even with the biggest ceramic brake system.“

The visual appearance of this wheel is equivalent to its technical brilliance: the expressive center with a red splint reminding of race wheels with centre locking, the massive double-spokes with cross web design. No wonder that the wheel load is 775 kg. Each detail is an ornament. The polished stainless steel outer rim is not only decorative but also protective. Michael Schnarr says : „During a race, there are always sparks from the brake system which could harm an alloy outer rim.“ The machining and material quality of the GTR sets standards that demonstrate the reinforced stainless steel inner rim and the rotation forged star. The screws are also small masterpieces. Despite of this special construction, Cargraphic has no limits for customer individuality: the GTR is standard with a silver wheel centre, polished stainless steel outer rim and silver inner rim, but on customer request the wheel can be delivered in any colour.

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Imola Racing, a member of the DIMEX Group of Wiesbaden, specializes in Modifying Ferraris showed the latest tuned Ferrari to roll out of Imola Racing’s garages in Germany. This widebody 612 Scaglietti sports a full body kit, monster wheels and a unique paint job.

The body kit includes a new front spoiler and rear diffuser, as well as widened fenders and a tiny rear spoiler. The two-tone paint uses a contrasting color in the body scallops and is reminiscent of a classic Corvette. The lighter gray is also used on the roof panel. Blackout wheels with ultra-low profile tires complete the tuned look. The Imola Racing 612 Scaglietti also includes an upgraded interior, though we don’t know if the powertrain or suspension has been modified at all. Imola’s mechanical upgrades have generally been exhaust- and suspension-based, so it’s a good guess that this 612 Scaglietti has benefitted from some of the shop’s expertise in that regard.

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