Bentley has released a new video featuring the production process of the Bentley Mulsanne.
New customers will be able to choose from at least 115 different colors for their luxury car, though more are possible with the company’s “unlimited palette.” 28 of these were created exclusively for the Mulsanne. The car gets six different layers of paint, including three for the top coat, and two coats of lacquer. Satin finishes, and two-tone versions will be possible.
Naturally this is not the most exiting video, but we’re sure Bentley fans will enjoy it!
Bugatti chose the Dubai Motor Show to conclude its Centenary celebrations by unveiling three special editions of the Veyron hypercar. The “Sang d’Argent” and the Grand Sport “Soleil de Nuit” are one-off models while the “Nocturne” will be limited to five cars only, all of them available exclusively to Middle East customers. Prices range from €1.45 million for the Sang d’Argent, €1.55 million for the Soleil de Nuit, and €1.65 million for the Nocturne. First deliveries are said to take place in the first quarter of 2010.
The Nocturne features a polished aluminium bonnet, galvanised side windows, special polished custom rims and polished aluminium upper body parts at the rear. The interior is dominated by a black nano-coated magnesium dashboard while the centre console is finished in galvanised platinum.
The one buyer allocated to the unique Sang d’Argent will get subtle silver metallic paintwork, polished aluminium doors and front wings, Grand Sport wheels and silver air intakes on the roof. Its so-called Havanna interior features a quilting pattern on the seats and saddle, as well as personalised items make the Sang d’Argent exceptionally special.
Last on the list is the Soleil de Nuit or Sun of the Night, another one-off model that comes finished in a polished aluminium and Black Blue metallic surface. The blue colour is also evident in the upper body parts and in the inner side of the rims (the outer side has a diamond cut). Occupants will be greeted by a bold burnt orange interior.
In this video you’ll see Car and Driver testing a Porsche Panamera Turbo for 24 hours. The 2010 Panamera Turbo only takes 3.3 seconds to reach 0-60 mph and its top speed is 193 mph. Enjoy!
Mercedes-Benz has released some more promotional material of the upcoming 2010 SLS AMG. The earlier driving footage is now joined by a number of new clips including studio beauty shots. You’ll see close attention is paid to details like the open gullwing doors, LED daytime running lights and an engine bay cutaway. While the soundtrack of the engine is heard throughout the video, the interior and a number of its features are revealed.
The SLS AMG is a modern interpretation of the original 300 SL “Gullwing” produced between 1952 and 1963. It features a 6.3-litre (6208cc) naturally aspirated V8 making 420kW (571hp) and 650Nm of torque sent to the rear wheels by a 7-speed double clutch transmission. It will run from 0 - 100km/h in 3.8 seconds and top off at 315km/h.
Ford is planning to bring a large batch of vehicles to the SEMA Show, being held in Las Vegas next week. Amongst the offerings will be eight different Ford Mustangs, each tuned by a different firm, and five variants of the Ford F-150 pick-up truck.
The American automaker is pushing the idea that the Mustang, now 45 years old, “is the most customized car in the $31.8 billion aftermarket industry.” The eight Mustangs are meant to prove this point, with 3d Carbon’s version leading the way. Using their Boy Racer design that was first seen in 2005, 3dCarbon’s custom aero kit will likely be a hit at the show.
Tuner Galpin Auto Sports will be showing off their version of the Ford Racing-tuned, supercharged, 550 hp wide-body Mustang convertible. Nearby, Steeda Autosports will display the Steeda Q350, a “super responsive” version of the sports car meant for the track. Other tuners participating include Ford Vehicle Personalization, H&R Special Springs, Paul’s High Performance, Street Scene Equipment, and Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Amongst the cars are the Ford F150 tune-jobs. Ford claims that F150 models are “the most customized trucks in the $31.8 billion aftermarket industry.” Ford Vehicle Personalization will bring out the F-150 Project FX2 Sport 6.2-liter with a dark grille, new front lighting, and a new set of wheels. Painted in Red Candy with gold graphics, the car also comes with a dual-tip rear exhaust. Also, K-Daddyz Kustomz will be in Vegas, with a truck showing off 24-inch wheels, and a “air bag suspension.” It comes with a supercharged, 5.4-liter engine, and meant to offer “urban luxury.”
Other F-150 tuners include Malibu Customz, Superlift, and DeWalt, who will be showing off a 2011 Super Duty concept.
You can read about each model in the two included press releases below. All vehicles will be on display from November 3 to 6 in Las Vegas.
It’s strange, but somehow supercar crashes have something fascinating about them. It’s probably not so much the crash that’s fascinating but more the fact that a beautiful and expensive car is wrecked.
Anyway, in this case we have a Dodge Viper with a somewhat impatient driver behind the wheel. The drives weaves through the traffic at high speed and then is blocked by two trucks. At this moment the impatience starts to show and as soon as there is an opening he speeds past on the right, only to find himself crashing into stationary traffic moments after…
Last week Bugatti revealed the conceptual four-door super sedan 16 C Galibier at a private event to a select group of customers, who Bugatti refers to as “opinion-makers.” The event took place at the firm’s home in Molsheim. The 16 C Galibier could very well go into production in the next couple of years. According to Bugatti’s current president, Dr. Ing. Franz-Josef Paefgen, the Galibier is one of several concept studies with which the company is considering for the future of Bugatti.
Surprisingly for a supercar marque where automotive designers usually try their hardest to create products that stand out of the crowd with distinctively repulsive styling traits, the Galibier 16 C features an almost boringly straightforward design - both exterior and interior - without any unnecessary gimmicks - well, forget about the eight tail pipes at the rear…
Echoing the styling of the famous Type 57 Atlantique, the Galibier 16 C combines a liftback bodystyle with the typical Bugatti radiator grille, large round LED headlights and the distinctive clamshell running the length of the vehicle.
Underneath the bonnet you’ll find a 16-cylinder, 8-litre, flex-fuel engine with supercharging. The Galibier 16 C also comes equipped with a four-wheel drive system.
Generally a roadster has a long bonnet, a very low profile, and a small boot. Only two people can sit in it. This new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG pretty much fits this definition. Already confirmed as a Frankfurt debutant, the video shows some of the SLS’ abilities on a track and on the road.
A main attraction is the sound trumpeting from the shiny twin tailpipes, urged on by the naturally aspirated 6.3-litre AMG V8 powerplant. You can hear a lot of the sound if you put up the volume as it accelerates into the straight or when cornering.
The V8 produces 571hp, which the driver can access through the 7-speed double clutch gearbox and the round 3-stage ESP knob which changes the suspension’s characteristics from everyday comfort to sharp and sporty.
The SLS will be in the showrooms before the end of the year and compete with supercars like the Ferrari 458 Italia and the Lamborghini Gallardo.
This is the awesome new promo video of the Audi R8 Spyder supercar. The video has an interesting soundtrack, and shows the car driving in various locations in the quick, thirty-second spot.
The R8 Spyder has a 525-horsepower 5.2-liter V10 engine, which you hear quite clearly in the video. This powerplant gets the car up to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds and has a top speed of 313 km/h (194 mph).
Audi R8 Spyder sales will begin soon, with deliveries taking place next year.
Porsche 911 Sport Classic Special Edition at Frankfurt Motor Show
This week Porsche showed the limited edition 2010 Porsche 911 Sport Classic at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The 408 horsepower supercar is based on the Carrera S, and comes with a 3.8-liter engine.
With the 23 horsepower increase over the Carrera S, it only takes 4.6 seconds to reach 100 km/h in the 911 SC and continues all the way to a 302 km/h (187 mph) top speed. The carbon-ceramic brakes help you slow down quickly.
The limited edition model comes with blacked-out 19-inch custom Fuchs wheels, which ought to evoke a 1960s-era look. Styling helps to convey this feeling, including the ducktail spoiler, and double-dome roof.
If you’re interested in one of the 250 editions of the Porsche 911 Sport Classic, your wallet will be at least €169,300 lighter, not including tax.
