German based manufacturer Lotec has released computer images of its 2009 Sirius model.  Targeted to compete with heavyweights such as the Bugatti Veyron and Koenigsegg CCX-R, these two main players are unlikely to be phased since Lotec may only build a few Sirius units a year.

Previously Lotec made a C1000 in 2003 which offered 854hp/ 636kW from a V8 engine and a 235mph/ 378km/h top speed. An Arab sheikh saw potential and brought out his cheque book to snap up the one and only unit.

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Remember that Sirius and XM merger that was announced well over a year ago? Well, it FINALLY was approved by the Department of Justice. Basically this means everything went through and all that is left is the papers to be signed. This was the biggest hurdle of the entire ordeal and I am happy to see it finally take a giant step forward. The next step is to get the papers signed and begin the merge process that will put the goods from XM like MLB baseball with the goods from Sirius like NFL, Howard Stern and more…

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