Cars Blog: June 2011

Bentley Continental Supersports

The Bentley Continental Supersports began as an 'under the radar' project exploring the possibilities of weight reduction on the Bentley Continental GT but with more power and torque. A largely experimental process crystallised over a period of 24 months into an official new car programme, driven by the passion and enthusiasm of a small group of Bentley engineers and designers. The results are dramatic. With 630PS (621 bhp) and new 'Quickshift' transmission that halves shift times, the Bentley Continental Supersports sets new performance benchmarks for Bentley. It accelerates from 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds (0-100 km / h in 3.9 seconds) with a top speed of 204 mph (329 km / h).

Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible

The inspiration for the 'Supersports' name is the 1925 Bentley Supersports, a race-bred version of the iconic Bentley 3-liter, 85bhp Delivered khi that more ordinary cars were equipped with a modest 15bhp. It was the first production cũng car to reach 100mph - extreme performance in its day.

The new, four-seat muscular Supersports Bentley Continental Convertible is unmistakably Bentley design and craftsmanship in its pen its interiorsignifies a dramatic re-Interpretation of Bentley luxury. Satin-finished carbon fiber, Alcantara ™ and 'Soft Grip' leather create a unique ambience with a distinctly contemporary style and Sporting.

Bentley Mulsanne

The new Bentley Mulsanne, Designed and engineered from the ground at Crewe-up, reaffirms the intent to mark's flagship create a new Bentley with refined performance, Unparalleled Levels of interior luxury and coach building skills to the fore.

The return of the name Mulsanne Bentley's sporting heritage underline and passion for power and speed. Nothing better than prowess That Reflects the legendary Le Mans 24 Hours, a race you won on Bentley That six occasions, where, powerful and reliable STI race cars down the long Thunderer Le Mans Mulsanne straight Into the famous corner, Which the new model from STI Takes name.

Bentley Continental Flying Spur Series 51

Bentley has reserved the limited-edition Sapelli Pomelle veneer (Which Provides a rare, naturally occurring quilted effect in the wood) for the Series 51 Flying Spur and a range of further options, including Bentley's leather trimmed child seat and scatter cushions for the rear seats , May Also be specified further queries to complement the exclusive design.

Whilst the 14 options for the Series 51 Flying Spur Provide customers with the Opportunity to select some of Bentley's most eye-catching design work, the color and trim team is Also more than happy to create even more bespoke designs, Knowing They have only shown the fraction of the Possibilities, the June-Melinda Jenkins Explains

Bentley Continental GT

A beautifully sculptured body gives the new Bentley Continental GT coupe an even crisper, more defined appearance. The contemporary interior offering new levels of cabin design, comfort and hand-crafted luxury. The seats, for example, just Provide Greater Support and rear leg room, even a sweeping dash more style and modernity. The new touch-screen infotainment system features state-of-the-art navigation, Google Maps and entertainment, while the latest technology and Balanced Mode Radiator loudspeaker Dirac Dimensions ™ digital sound processing deliver enhanced audio quality.

Bentley Continental Supersports

Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible

Bentley Mulsanne

Bentley Continental Flying Spur Series 51

Bentley Continental GT

BMW 3-Series Touring UK Version (2009)

The new mid-life refresh of the fifth generation BMW 3-Series is set to maintain BMW as the number one manufacturer of premium cars. With its unsurpassed driving dynamics, executive class refinement and technological innovation, the BMW 3-Series has defined the compact executive segment since the first E21 model Appeared in 1977. Its dominance is so strong That the compact executive segment has long been Referred to as the BMW 3-Series class by its competitors. And this dominance makes the launch of any new BMW 3-Series an Important event in the calendar of the car-buying public and motoring commentators alike.The Might BMW 3-Series leads the pack but BMW has never lost sight of its customers and Their expectations

Ferrari F430 (2005)

The Ferrari F430, unveiled for the very first time to the public at the 2004 Paris Motor Show, Hails the arrival of a whole new generation of Ferrari 8-cylinder aluminum berlinettas and takes the first technologies used in the Ferrari 360 Modena to a new level . It also offers a series of spectacular Innovations directly derived from Ferrari's Formula 1 single-seaters. Two of these Innovations are world firsts for productions cars: the electronic differential (E-Diff) initially developed by Ferrari for its F1 single-seaters and designed to make the most of the engine's torque to optimize traction, and the handily placed steering wheel-mounted commutator switch (better known to the Scuderia drivers as "manettino") the which directly controls the integrated systems governing vehicle dynamics.The other main characteristics of the Ferrari F430 are its light, compact 4.300 cc 90 ° V8 engine, the which punches out 490 hp to Achieve a specific output of 114 hp / liter, also Providing the Ferrari F430 with a weight-to-power ratio of 2.8 kg / hp (dry weight); a braking system with carbon-ceramic discs for optimal efficiency under extreme use (optional ); a Formula 1-derived gearbox That cuts gear shifting times down to 150 milliseconds allowing the driver to make the very most of this truly high performance car - 0 to 100 km / h (0-62 mph) acceleration in 4 seconds flat, a top speed in excess of 315 km / h (196 mph) - and an aerodynamic design That embodies the very latest competition technologies, specifically the flat underbody and large rear diffuser to increase of downforce.

Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (2004)

The Ferrari 612 Scaglietti is the perfect marriage of sporty Ferrari Berlinetta Thoroughbred performance and excellent onboard comfort for four occupants. The replacement for the highly Successful Ferrari 456M, the new model's own winning combination derives from a roomy interior enhanced by significantly larger dimensions, a 60 kg reduction in weight, and a range of Uncompromising design solutions.All-aluminum space frame chassis and bodywork construction used for the very first time on a Ferrari 12-cylinder and built entirely by Ferrari at the Scaglietti light-alloy technologies facility. The result is a massive 60% increase of in overall structural rigidity (rigidity-weight ratio). The Ferrari 612 Scaglietti's advanced aluminum construction also translates into improved comfort and handling, in Addition to offering maximum occupant protection in the case of a collision.A mid-front layout with the engine mounted behind the front axle, and the gearbox and differential in unit at the rear Ensure That the center of gravity is Kept as far back and as low as possible.