| The Vehicle |
The Langenburg Maserati is a limited production prototype for a 1996
two passenger Gran Tourismo sports coupe based on a Maserati chassis
and drive train.
Introduced to the public at the 1995 Concours Italiano, the Italian
classic and sports car show held concurrently with the most
prestigious classic car show in the world, The Concours d`Elegance
at Pebble Beach in California, this exceptionally elegant and
extremely fast sports car built by Langenburg Styling and Research
is the only true two seat touring car on the market today!
The car is a front engine, rear wheel drive, two door coupe,
available with a four, six or twelve cylinder turbocharged power
plant producing up to 500 BHP (brake horse power).
Interior appointments include a complete built-in office with
worldwide hookups for all the voice activated, remote controlled
computer equipment, cellular phones and fax machines, computer-based
CD maps, Global positioning devices, TV and video equipment, etc.
for the convenience of the busy executive on a business trip, or
traveling for other purposes.
One of the features that makes this car so unique is the extremely
large luggage compartment (not available in any other two passenger
sports car today) accommodating a complete set of luggage with ample
space left for extra computer equipment and data storage, golf clubs, cosmetic boxes, picnic baskets, coolers,
etc. allowing two people to take a long trip in complete comfort.
The whole interior is fashioned from the finest imported leathers.
The luggage compartments (including the well-equipped trunk space)
with matching sets of luggage and accessories (or if desired the
complete interior of the car) are available in the patterns of the
world's leading couturiers like Louis Vuitton, Yves Saint-Laurent,
Christian Dior, Pierre Cardin, Ted Lapidus, Cartier, Hermes,
Givenchy, Balmain, Balenciaga, and others.
today's security conscious environment, the Langenburg Maserati
stands alone as the top of the line two passenger sports car.
Available with bulletproof glass or in a completely armored version
(without major changes in the basic design of the car) allowing
executives to travel in great comfort and complete security without
resorting to the rather bulky and heavy set limos or four door
sedans in armored form on the market today.
There are over twenty worldwide patents (pending) incorporated in
the design of this car. Just to mention a few: the elimination of
side view mirrors, replacing them with a highly sophisticated
electronic video system, allowing a complete side and rear view from
the two dashboard mounted video screens. This system eliminates the
danger of any accidents caused by blind spots and back-ups.
Another patented system makes the car theft proof. An
additional system operates the doors by remote control, eliminating the door handles. In case of an emergency or mechanical problems, the doors can be operated without difficulties. Our voice activated cruise control
systems are designed using the latest in radar and infrared beams
technology. There is an infrared system incorporated for night
driving and driving in heavy fog, assisted by a display screen built
into the dashboard. All of the above mentioned systems have been
designed and built by Langenburg Research.
Furthermore, the elimination of the side view mirrors and door
handles, the addition of an integrated rear spoiler and stabilizers
to the front and rear quarter panels, and integrated front and rear
bumper assemblies help stabilize the car at high speeds and at the
same time streamline the body.
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| Security System |
You've just worked six hours overtime putting the final touches on a
presentation to new clients. It's 11:00 PM. The parking garage is
empty and quiet. All you hear is the sound of your footsteps on the
cold cement. As you unlock the door someone grabs you from behind.
You're sound asleep. You're abruptly awakened by the sound of your
car alarm. As you rush outside to see what's going on, it's too
late. The car thief pulls away. You're left wondering where the
culprit is headed.
The Alternative: THE LANGENBURG RESEARCH VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM
In the situations above, the problem is quite obvious: lack of
surveillance. Imagine feeling completely safe approaching your car
in an empty parking garage or on an abandoned street. Imagine being
able to actually see where the thief who stole your car is driving. Now you can. The Langenburg Vehicle Security System uses state-of-the-art surveillance technology to prevent theft and to
ensure your safety. Like the Langenburg Home Security System, the
Vehicle Security System uses minuscule cameras (lenses smaller than
a dime) for vehicle surveillance. Strategically hidden, they allow
complete surveillance without detection by the human eye. Utilizing
infrared technology, the Langenburg Vehicle Security System records
even the slightest movement in complete darkness. How does one view
the activity around his or her vehicle? The answer is a 1" x 1"
display connected to a key chain or installed in a cellular phone. With a quick glance at the 1" x 1" display, the owner has a 1,500 feet viewing radius of his or her vehicle. If the system detects movement around the vehicle, an alarm sounds through the display. Our system uses satellite technology. In other words, an owner can be literally thousands of miles away from the vehicle and still have surveillance capabilities.When the alarm sounds, three important functions are put into action:
I. The police are notified.
II. You are notified through your display.
III. Instant video recording begins.
The benefits of owning the Langenburg Vehicle Security System are
quite obvious. By taking a quick glance at the display prior to
approaching a vehicle, one can feel completely safe that an
"attacker" isn't anywhere in sight. Furthermore, the Langenburg
Vehicle Security System makes car theft practically impossible. And
if by chance a vehicle with our system is stolen, the surveillance
cameras reveal where the thief is driving. As clearly shown, the
Langenburg Vehicle Security System is the best defense against car
theft and potential attackers.
| Additional Security Features |
Langenburg Research provides technology that other car manufacturers
are just talking about. The purpose of these safety devices is to
prevent accidents related to the backing up of a vehicle. This
technology is available for all vehicles.
- This enhanced view would dramatically reduce the possibility of colliding with playing or sitting children and/or animals not normally visible behind or to the side of the vehicle.
- Backing out of parking stalls in supermarkets, shopping centers, parking garages, etc. and colliding with unseen pedestrians suddenly appearing behind the vehicle, or how about the shopping carts image that is obscured just outside of the range of rearview mirror.
- To help the driver avoid hitting cars backing out of opposing parking stalls simultaneously.
- To prevent accidents caused by people who can not or will not take the time to effectively view the area behind their vehicle before entering the oncoming traffic or backing up.
- This device is also meant to be of assistance to commercial drivers of small pickup trucks to large tractor trailer rigs, campers, boat trailers or any other piece of equipment which could benefit from a device that would facilitate a safe back-up easily into tight spot.
The device consists of a color or black and white video monitor
installed in dashboards, or mounted separately in a location of your
choice. The system locates how far you are from objects on your
left, right, and rear. The system then prints the information on the
screen in feet and inches (or meters and centimeters) letting you know exactly how far the
objects are from your vehicle. With the combination of cameras and
sensors, the screen registers oncoming traffic from both sides and
from behind, so the driver of the vehicle may backup safely with full
knowledge of the environment behind the vehicle. The range of the
device is 1,500 feet, and the magnification is adjustable to suit the
operator's preferences. The device is equipped with a warning system
connected with the reverse gear for added accident protection. The
device is backed up with a fail-safe secondary system for added
protection and reliability.
For further inquiries about the vehicle and the security systems please contact langen@langenburgresearch.com.
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