Bentley is introducing the all-new Continental GT Convertible. Designed, engineered and handcrafted in Britain – and representing all Bentley knows about creating the world’s most stylish and elegant Grand Tourers – the GT Convertible is the very essence of the luxury brand. Adrian Hallmark, Chairman and Chief Executive, Bentley Motors, said: “Elegant understatement that forces you to look; engineering excellence you’ll take for granted – the extraordinary breadth of capabilities offered by the new Continental GT Convertible is unique and can only be offered by our noble British brand. We have been building luxury Grand Tourers since the company was founded […]
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This January, and only at Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions®, will you find an “X-Box,” “Transitions,” a “Fierce Fifty-Five” and a ʼ63 “Split-Window” –– even a “Twisted Mistress.” The 48th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, January 12–20, 2019, at WestWorld of Scottsdale, will feature a variety of high-quality and professionally built hot rods and Resto-Mods among a docket of more than 1,000 premium collectibles. Superlative customs have become extremely popular with knowing collectors, says Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Scottsdale-based Barrett-Jackson, which also produces annual auctions in Palm Beach, Florida; Mohegan Sun in Connecticut; and Las Vegas, Nevada. “Not […]
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Porsche has unveiled the new 935 race car on the occasion of “Rennsport Reunion VI” at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in California. Featuring a body reminiscent of the legendary Porsche 935/78, the 700-horsepower competition vehicle will be produced in a limited number of 77 units. “This spectacular car is a birthday present from Porsche Motorsport to fans all over the world,” says Dr. Frank-Steffen Walliser, Vice President Motorsport and GT Cars for Porsche AG. “Because the car isn’t homologated for any series, engineers and designers didn’t have to follow the usual rules and thus had freedom in the development.” The race […]
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The Most performance-oriented production R8 model ever With limited production at 10 units for the United States, each R8 Competition package is preconfigured with all the available Audi Sport performance parts and represents the brand’s most performance-oriented production R8 model ever produced. Optimized performance The R8 V10 plus Coupe Competition package offers drivers reduced vehicle weight and increased downforce over previous models. Through the use of titanium backing plates for the carbon ceramic brake pads, 2.2 pounds has been saved. The same 20 inch fully milled wheels, similar in design to that of the R8 GT4, represent another example of Audi […]
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Inspired by celebrated models and events from the company’s illustrious past, the Centenary Specification will feature on all Bentleys built at the factory in Crewe, England, between January and December 2019. Centenary badging, distinctive seat embroidery, unique treadplates and other special details will identify each car as part of the celebrations – ensuring they become true collectors’ items. Founded in 1919 by W.O. Bentley, the company has been guided by a simple principle: to build “a fast car, a good car, the best in its class”. Through decades of expertise and innovation, Bentley has designed, engineered and built the world’s most […]
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the pinnacle of Lamborghini V12 super sports cars Automobili Lamborghini unveiled the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ in a worldwide premiere during Monterey Car Week in California at “The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering”. The distillation of extraordinary design, groundbreaking technologies and the ultimate in handling, performance and driver enjoyment, the Aventador SVJ creates pure driving perfection, taking the concept of a super sports car to a new dimension. The new Aventador SVJ, where SV historically stands for Superveloce – meaning ‘superfast’ – takes the ‘Jota’ suffix, denoting its track and performance superiority: the Aventador SVJ has already claimed its position as the Nürburgring-Nordschleife […]
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At Porsche Chandler, the storied marque continues its 70-year sports car legacy with vehicles for today’s enthusiast, such as the superlative Macan SUVs. On the southwest corner of Gilbert and Pecos roads, 1010 S. Gilbert Road, just north of the Santan 202 Freeway, the dealership is celebrating seven decades of Porsche sports cars this year as one of just eight Porsche Classic-certified dealers nationally. This distinction allows it to perform mechanical service and restoration, sell and have access to the company’s Classic parts bin and verify and document a Classic vehicle’s authenticity. A luxury setting consistent with one of the world’s […]
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The quickest, most powerful and most track-focused – yet road legal – Sports Series McLaren will make its dynamic world debut July 12 at the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The arrival of the new 600LT, which is built to excel on roads and race circuits alike, marks both the beginning of the next chapter in the McLaren ‘Longtail’ (LT) story and the setting of a new benchmark for super-sportscar performance. “The new McLaren 600LT is our most extreme road-legal Sports Series model and possesses the optimised aerodynamics, increased power, reduced weight, track-focused dynamics and enhanced driver engagement that are the […]
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Porsche unveiled a thrilling concept as part of the 70th anniversary of its sports cars: the 911 Speedster Concept is a drivable vision of a particularly exciting open-top sports car. It links the very first Porsche 356 “No. 1” Roadster, which received its operating permit on June 8, 1948, with today’s Porsche cars. The purist concept and historically accurate execution of the 911 Speedster Concept clearly reflect the essence of the Stuttgart-based sports car manufacturer. All elements of the car emphasize a pure driving experience. The powertrain under the two-tone painted body of the concept is derived from current GT models. […]
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Initially available as the BMW M850i xDrive variant, the coupe makes its return to the U.S. after 20 years and writes a new chapter in the luxury sports coupe’s story of outstanding performance, beautiful design and state of the art technology.
The new luxury sports coupe will be built at the BMW Dingolfing plant in Germany, home to BMW 7 Series sedan production. The number ‘8’ in the model name indicates the new vehicle’s high-ranking status within BMW’s product range. As in the past with the BMW Z8 and with the current BMW i8, it is reserved for exceptionally sporty cars […]
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Later this year, Mercedes-AMG is extending its sports car portfolio with an attractive open-air model: the new AMG GT S Roadster. With this latest addition, the AMG GT family now has a dozen members: four two-door Coupes, three Roadsters, two customer sports racing cars and three four-door Coupes. The basis for the high Driving Performance of the new AMG GT S Roadster is the combination of a lightweight aluminum spaceframe, a Handcrafted AMG 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine, a seven-speed dual clutch transmission, a rear axle locking differential and a sport suspension with aluminum double wishbone axles. “With the AMG GT S […]
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When Rolls-Royce announced three years ago that it would launch Cullinan, it did so in the knowledge that its customers around the world had asked it to build “The Rolls-Royce of SUVs”, with luxury, performance and usability not seen before in the SUV market. Many of these customers were younger, very successful high-net-worth individuals who are heavily engaged in the experience economy, and wanted a Rolls-Royce that would take them to the ends of the Earth in ultimate luxury. Automotive mobility has always been a fast moving and dynamic business, with new concepts – such as SUVs – appearing with great […]
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The 2019 RS 5 Sportback represents the latest model in the highly successful Audi Sport family, with breakthrough 5-door coupe design and exceptional performance. “The Audi RS 5 Sportback is a completely new offer for our customers. Our progressive interpretation of a five-door high-performance coupe has neither a predecessor model nor a direct competitor,” says Michael-Julius Renz, managing director of Audi Sport GmbH, about the latest member of the RS family. “The Sportback offers the ultimate in functionality with maximum performance.” Powertrain and performance The 2.9 liter TFSI V6 biturbo engine delivers power, efficiency and distinct RS sound. The new biturbo […]
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one of the most powerful and fastest production Maseratis ever Maserati reveals the first Levante built around a V8 engine at the New York International Auto Show. It is the Levante Trofeo, the ultimate Maserati of SUVs, capable of accelerating in style from 0-62 mph in 3.9 seconds and reaching a top speed of over 186 mph. The Levante Trofeo is equipped with one of the most powerful engines ever fitted in a Maserati. A 3.8-liter Twin Turbo V8 engine that has been engineered to perfectly mate with the Q4 Intelligent All-Wheel Drive System and delivers an astounding 590 hp at […]
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Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing establish new performance benchmarks on the water with the Cigarette Racing 515 Project ONE Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing are proud to mark 11 years of collaboration with the debut of the most impressive and innovative performance boat ever constructed by the iconic Miami-based boat manufacturer. Designed from the ground up using the latest technology and methodologies, the Cigarette Racing 515 Project ONE was inspired by the highly anticipated Mercedes-AMG Project ONE supersports car. Representing the ninth special edition boat created from this partnership, the Cigarette Racing 515 Project ONE is 51′ 5″ in length and features an […]
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Heading to Monterey this month? You’ll want to take some time to stop by and see the DiMora Vicci 6.2 at Concorso Italiano. The most recent supercar from DiMora Motorcar out of Palm Springs, California, will be displayed during the 31st-anniversary of the Concorso, Aug. 20. The Concorso Italiano is the world’s largest Italian exotic auto show, at the Bayonet & Black Horse Golf Course in Seaside, California, a few miles from Monterey. Among the 1,000 vintage and contemporary cars, most of Italian origin, the DiMora Vicci 6.2 should be an easy find. Inspired by classic custom roadsters of the 1920s […]
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What’s Walt Brown Jr. bringing to the 45th Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale? For The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions®, the owner of Brown’s Classic Autos in Scottsdale is offering two examples of American muscle, both handsomely outfitted in signature bow ties: a ’57 Chevrolet Belair (Lot #1459) and a 1965 Chevelle Malibu SS (#1465). Since 1953, Brown’s Classic Autos, 9024 E. Bahia Drive, has provided car enthusiasts a full automotive menu, including restoration, builds, service, consignment and sales of collector cars and worldwide auction representation. The showroom is a block north of WestWorld, site of Barrett-Jackson 45, just off the Loop […]
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Automobili Lamborghini presents the Lamborghini Huracán LP 580-2: a two-wheel drive version of the Huracán coupe. Specifically designed and engineered for its rear-wheel drive set-up, the Huracán LP 580-2’s combines dynamic new looks with a package for an enhanced Lamborghini driving emotion. “The Lamborghini Huracán LP 580-2 continues the Lambo-rghini tradition of pure, visionary and technology-driven models,” says Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini. “The rear-wheel drive model fits perfectly into our Huracán family, appealing to those wanting an even more intense driving experience, or who currently drive other rear-wheeldrive marques and aspire to driving a Lamborghini. This is […]
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A magnificent 1953 Delahaye 235 Saoutchik, Boyd Coddington’s last creation, three consecutive VIN #001 Corvettes, 1955−1957, the famous “Entombed” and “Purple People Eater” ’Vettes, and an A list of celebrities will be among the stars of the 45th Barrett-Jackson Anniversary Scottsdale auction, Jan. 23−31, at WestWorld of Scottsdale. In nine days of celebration and car mania, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions® will feature 1,400-plus vehicles on the auction block with most selling at No Reserve, events, exhibits, new symposiums, Ride ’N Drives and Thrill Rides with Ford, Chevrolet and Dodge, the extensive Barrett- Jackson vendor marketplace and family fun. “Forty-five […]
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Class, and classic, act: Since 1953, Brown’s Classic Autos, 9024 E. Bahia Drive, has provided car enthusiasts a full automotive menu, including restoration, builds, service, consignment and sales of collector cars and worldwide auction representation. Led by owner Walt Brown Jr., Brown’s has also recently expanded its High Performance Parts Department, establishing strong relationships with Classic Instruments, Borla, Imagine Injection, Roush Yates and GM Performance. The premium showroom is a block north of WestWorld, just off the Loop 101 between Frank Lloyd Wright and Bell Road in north Scottsdale. Current builds at Brown’s include a 1965 Mustang Fastback, which will feature […]
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Taking center stage in the Lexus booth at the Tokyo Motor Show 2015, Lexus revealed the LF-FC flagship concept, a visionary new vehicle that offers a peek into the design and technology direction of the brand’s future flagship sedan. “Lexus wants to surprise and evoke emotion with its distinctive design and forward-thinking technology. For us, it is more than just a car, and we should exceed conventional imagination. The LF-FC expresses our progressive luxury and high-tech vision of a not so distant future,” said Tokuo Fukuichi, Lexus International President. The LF-FC features a fresh new styling theme that embodies Lexus’ “L-finesse” […]
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Fresh from the hugely successful Digital Dawn online launch on September 8th 2015, which saw the new Rolls-Royce Dawn’s debut trending #1 worldwide on Google and watched by 4,000 media around the world – the new benchmark in open-top luxury motoring made its World Premiere at the Frankfurt International Motor Show on September 15th 2015. Using the medium of early morning dawn light resulting in a burst of sunshine, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars revealed the most social and seductive of motor cars to media assembled at the Rolls-Royce Villa. “Our new Rolls-Royce Dawn promises a striking, seductive encounter like no other Rolls-Royce […]
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The 2016 Competition Edition stands for exceptional individuality, paintwork colors, BMW Individual components made of high-tech carbon fiber, fine leathers with coordinated contrast stitching and a range of unusual details. Limited to 100 units in the US, the Competition Edition is available exclusively for the BMW M6 Coupe with the further honed Competition Package and with a BMW M Performance Driving Center Experience Voucher. The 2016 Competition Package has also been released for three model variants: 2016 BMW M6 Coupe, BMW M6 Grand Coupe and the BMW M6 Convertible. Defined by outstanding performance, the three model variants are powered by a […]
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A year on from the launch of the BMW M4 Coupe, BMW M GmbH is presenting an initial preview of a high-performance model for use on the road and on the race track: the BMW Concept M4 GTS – the first M3/M4 special production vehicle to be sold in the US. The BMW M GmbH was founded in 1972 as BMW Motorsport GmbH and caused a sensation with its iconic BMW M1 racing car. As the force behind the world’s most successful racing touring car, the Group A BMW M3 and the development of the first turbocharged engine to win the […]
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