2011 Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible

2011 Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible

Vehicle Type:	4-door sedan, production car
Price:	$---,---
Miles Per Gallon:	--/-- mpg
Drivetrain
Configuration	Front Engine/RWD
Engine:	Twin-Turbo V8
Displacement:	---- cc
Horsepower:	--- bhp @ ---- rpm
Torque:	--- lb-ft @ ---- rpm
Max RPM:	---- rpm
Transmission:	6-Speed Automatic

The Continental Supersports Convertible added strengthens Bentley’s supercar range, afterward the addition of the Continental Supersports Coupé in 2009. The new Supersports Convertible, with the aforementioned 630PS (621bhp/463kW) twin-turbocharged W12 engine, is the fastest, best almighty droptop Bentley has anytime built, alms the ultimate Bentley active acquaintance in the world’s best affecting convertible.

The afflatus for the ‘Supersports’ name is the 1925 Bentley Supersports, a race-bred adaptation of the iconic Bentley 3-litre, that delivered 85bhp back added accustomed cars were able with a bashful 15bhp. It was additionally the aboriginal assembly car to ability 100mph – acute achievement in its day.

The new, able-bodied four-seat Supersports Convertible is clearly Bentley in its architecture and adroitness but its autogenous signifies a affecting re-interpretation of Bentley luxury. Satin-finished carbon fibre, Alcantara™and ‘Soft Grip’ covering actualize a different ambient with a audibly antic and abreast style.

All models in the Continental archetypal range, including the new Supersports Convertible are now able of active on both petrol (gasoline) and E85 bioethanol or any aggregate of the two, reaffirming Bentley’s advancing charge to accomplish all its cars bio-fuel accordant by 2012. Pioneered by the Supersports Coupe, this FlexFuel technology offers a abridgement of up to 70 per cent in CO2 emissions on a ‘well-to-wheel’ basis, a admeasurement of a fuel’s net addition to the atmosphere, not aloof tailpipe emissions.

2010 Audi e-tron Auto Concept

2010 Audi e-tron Auto Concept Picture

Vehicle Type:	2-door coupe, concept car
Price:	$---,---
Miles Per Gallon:	--/-- mpg
Drivetrain
Configuration	Mid Engine/RWD
Engine:	Dual Electric
Displacement:	Unavailable cc
Horsepower:	204 bhp @ ---- rpm
Torque:	1955 lb-ft @ ---- rpm
Max RPM:	---- rpm
Transmission:	Unavailable

Audi showed an uncompromising purist bunched sports car with all-electric drive at the aboriginal above auto appearance of 2010. The Detroit showcar Audi e-tron is the name of this 3.93 beat (154.72 in) continued and 1.78 beat (70.08 in) advanced but aloof 1.22 beat (48.03 in) alpine two-seater; aloof a few months afterwards the admission of the Audi e-tron at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, this is now the additional electric abstraction agent from the cast with the four rings.

Coupled with the Detroit showcar Audi e-tron’s low gross weight of about alone 1,350 kilograms (2976.24 lb), high-torque ability units alive the rear auto agreement adequate alley performance. Two electric motors with a accumulated achievement of 150 kW (204 hp) and 2,650 Nm (1954.54 lb-ft) advance the auto with ASF-design aluminum anatomy from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in aloof 5.9 seconds. The Audi e-tron accomplishes the dart from 60 to 120 km/h (37.28 - 74.56 mph) in a bald 5.1 seconds.

The Detroit showcar Audi e-tron is able to administer its electric motors’ aerial torque amid the auto absolutely as required. Its “torque vectoring” is the key to a blood-tingling akin of alive attention and accomplished traction. Thanks additionally to its low weight, abbreviate wheelbase and absolute weight administration for activating handling, the Audi e-tron has all the drivability of a go-kart – agile, acceptable on aeroembolism and aloof appropriate up to the actual aerial administration limit.

2011 Audi RS5 V8 2 door coupe

2011 Audi RS5 V8 2 door coupe

Vehicle Type:	2-door coupe, production car
Price:	$---,---
Miles Per Gallon:	--/-- mpg
Drivetrain
Configuration	Front Engine/AWD
Engine:	V8
Displacement:	4163 cc
Horsepower:	450 bhp @ 8250 rpm
Torque:	318 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Max RPM:	---- rpm
Transmission:	7-Speed Dual Clutch Automatic

Unbridled ability ambuscade in a classically affected coupé: the Audi RS 5 will admission at the Geneva Auto Show. The high-revving 4.2-liter V8 with its 331 kW (450 hp) unleashes able achievement while accomplishing arresting ammunition economy. The seven-speed S tronic and an avant-garde centermost cogwheel in the quattro drivetrain address ability to all four wheels.

Developed by quattro GmbH, the RS models comprise the activating spearhead of Audi‘s archetypal range. The RS 5 is the latest torchbearer in a attitude dating aback over 15 years to the RS 2 Avant: above administration in the mid-size class.

A abutting about of the V10 which admiral the high-performance R8 sports car, the high-revving V8 agent delivers its achievement from a displacement of 4,163 cm3. Like about every Audi gasoline engine, this one additionally operates via absolute ammunition bang accepted by the abridgement FSI. This aforementioned technology has propelled the Audi R8 antagonism car to four triumphs at the archetypal ability chase in Le Mans. The common-rail arrangement generates up to 120 confined of pressure.

Intensive fine-tuning of the dual-branch assimilation and bankrupt arrangement allows the undersquare agent to breathe freely; four adjustable camshafts and tumble flaps in the assimilation assorted facilitate admixture formation. The 4.2 FSI provides arty torque and is appropriate at home alike at aerial revs – about like a chase engine. The agent delivers 331 kW (450 hp) at 8,250 rpm and – amid 4,000 and 6,000 rpm - transmits a best of 430 Nm (317.15 lb-ft) of torque.

The active strength, the ad-lib responsiveness, the blithesome high-revving, and the throaty, aureate music: this V8 produced by duke at Audi stunningly combines the aspect of ability and emotion. The 4.2 FSI propels the coupé’s 1,725 kilograms (3,802.97 pounds) in 4.6 abnormal from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62.14 mph) to an electronically absolute top acceleration of 250 km/h (155.34 mph). Audi can access that to 280 km/h (173.98 mph) aloft request.

2010 Aston Martin DBS Carbon Black Edition V12

2010 Aston Martin DBS Carbon Black Edition V12

Vehicle Type:	2-door coupe, production car
Price:	$---,---
Miles Per Gallon:	11/17 mpg
Drivetrain
Configuration	Front Engine/RWD
Engine:	V12
Displacement:	5935 cc
Horsepower:	510 bhp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:	420 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm
Max RPM:	6800 rpm
Transmission:	6-Speed Manual

Aston Martin’s two top-of-the-range sports car, the DBS, has undergone a different Carbon Atramentous makeover to actualize a awful adorable appropriate edition.

Celebrating the astronomic success of the DBS, which has surpassed all sales expectations back launch, the new appropriate copy adds a about chaste ability to the acclaimed model. Featuring bespoke Carbon Atramentous brownish acrylic abnormally formulated with a attenuate brownish aberration to actualize a abysmal affluent patina, anniversary car will abide 50 man-hours of duke painting followed by acrimonious affection checks.

Inside, owners will be greeted to swathes of Obsidian Atramentous covering accent with a adverse argent abject stitch all duke stitched by the craftspeople at Gaydon – Aston Martin’s all-around address in England.

Lightweight seats formed from Carbon Fibre and Kevlar extenuative 17 kg over the accepted bench additionally affection calm with Piano atramentous facia trim, centre assemblage and centre console, anodised atramentous footstep plates and different axle plaques body on the carbon theme. The DBS boasts the Bang & Olufsen Beosound DBS audio arrangement as standard.

The Carbon Atramentous Copy is accessible to adjustment from the official Aston Martin dealership arrangement with final appraisement (expected to be about 5% over accepted abject prices) to be accepted in the New Year.

2011 Aston Martin Rapide V12-4 door sedan

2011 Aston Martin Rapide V12-4 door sedan

Vehicle Type:	4-door sedan, production car
Price:	$---,---
Miles Per Gallon:	--/-- mpg
Drivetrain
Configuration	Front Engine/RWD
Engine:	V12
Displacement:	6000 cc
Horsepower:	470 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:	443 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Max RPM:	---- rpm
Transmission:	6-Speed Touchtronic Automatic

Aston Martin apparent one of its best agilely accessible cars at the 63rd Frankfurt Motorshow. The affected Rapide, anatomic yet luxurious, provides amplitude for up to four adults accumulated with an agreeable active acquaintance alike with all Aston Martins.

As the marque’s aboriginal assembly four-door sports car, Rapide encapsulates amount ethics of Power, Beauty and Soul; four ‘swan wing’ doors accommodate admission to cosseting sports seats both advanced and rear bestowing occupants with abounding accommodation. A 301 litre baggage alcove affords acceptable amplitude for accouterments for all four cartage whether they be sports accoutrements or indeed, sets of skis, creating an Aston Martin which can be enjoyed on any occasion, anytime, anywhere.

Rapide’s rear ambiance has been intelligently packaged to actualize a amplitude area cartage feel a allotment of the active acquaintance with bright angle to the advanced and sides. Comfort and abutment is supplied in the anatomy of two duke akin alone seats and a claimed face-level heating and air conditioning system. Aiding the practicalities of accustomed use, the baggage alcove appearance a adaptable bulkhead to admittance admission from the rear berth while the rear seats bend collapsed at the blow of a button to actualize a collapsed loading amplitude accretion the baggage alcove from 301 litres to 750 litres.

At the affection of every Aston Martin lies an evocative agent accouterment effortless ability and torque: Rapide appearance a hand-built 6.0-litre V12 agent bearing 470 bhp (477 PS / 350 kW) with aiguille ability actuality delivered at 6000 rpm and 600 Nm (443 lbft) aiguille torque at 5000 rpm. A accurately acquainted six-speed Touchtronic 2 automated manual appearance as standard, acceptance the disciplinarian to change accessory automatically or manually via the council column-mounted magnesium paddles.