Roarington's Christmas Gift Ideas 2: Tech Ideas for Petrolheads

The Roarington.com editorial team, as promised last week, has selected more Christmas gift ideas. This time, we’ve focused on tech gadgets connected to the world of automobiles to surprise even the most dedicated car enthusiasts. We’ve got something for every budget, from affordable to exclusive items.

Let’s start with the mouse shaped like a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing, featuring a scroll wheel and buttons placed on the car’s hood. A great way to add a touch of fun to your computer use. The price? On the official Mercedes-Benz website, it’s available for €31.00.

The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing-shaped mouse, a quirky and original idea.

In recent years, especially after the 2020 pandemic that kept us at home for weeks, esports and gaming have seen a massive increase in fans, particularly in car racing games. Whatever your favorite game is, with Thrustmaster’s Scuderia Ferrari headphones, you can talk to your teammates like a true professional.

Thrustmaster gaming headphones make you feel like you’re on Ferrari’s pit wall.

For those who own a Thrustmaster simulator with replaceable wheels, the American company offers, in partnership with Ferrari, the 250 GTO Wheel Add-On. A true-to-life wood and metal replica, scaled 8:10 and 33 centimeters in diameter, it delivers the thrill of driving one of Ferrari’s most iconic cars. Note: it’s only compatible with PCs, not consoles, so make sure to check the specifications on the website before purchasing.

The Thrustmaster Ferrari 250 GTO wheel replica is priced at €399.99.

There are also several interesting Bluetooth speaker options from different manufacturers for stylish music listening. The first we recommend is an outdoor-compatible speaker created by Bang & Olufsen in collaboration with Ferrari, available on Ferrari’s store for €299.00.

Bang & Olufsen’s Bluetooth speaker in collaboration with Ferrari.

If the Ferrari speaker isn’t car-themed enough for you, Porsche has a solution: a Bluetooth speaker inspired by the 911 exhaust system, faithfully replicating the tailpipe. The cost? €471.00 on Porsche’s official website.

Porsche’s Bluetooth speaker draws inspiration from the 911’s exhaust system.

If you really want to spoil yourself and have no budget concerns, check out the new partnership between Lamborghini and Modena-based company iXOOOST, which has created the Avalàn professional hi-fi system. At first glance, the original exhaust pipes of the Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica and the hexagonal grille immediately evoke the design of the supercars from Sant’Agata Bolognese. Made of carbon fiber and limited to just 63 pieces, it’s priced at €16,500.

The exclusive iXOOST hi-fi system in collaboration with Lamborghini.