Lorinser is apparently developing a new kit for the Mercedes SLS by the name of RSK8. Not sure what exactly the high-end tuner has in mind, but it includes some gold-painted wheels!

The light-alloy wheel Lorinser RSK8 for the Mercedes Gullwing is offered in the dimensions 9.5 x 20 at the front axle and 11 x 21 at the back. As a world-wide renowned specialist for Mercedes modifications, Sportservice Lorinser puts special emphasis on rendering highest quality standards by using state of the art production processes.

The RSK8 is manufactured in forged technology and is one of the absolute light-weight models on the market. Moreover, it reduces the unsprung masses and that significantly improves the braking response and the handling of the two-seater. After elaborate test runs with the Mercedes Benz SLS, Lorinser recommends wheels in the dimension 275/30 ZR 20 and 295/25 ZR 21.

Alfa Romeo has today released the first official images and some details of Alfa Romeo Pandion. It should be noted that Alfa Romeo Pandion concept was first announced at the beginning of the year, however at that time, the design house has only provided a sketch of the vehicle. The concept car is designed by Stile Bertone and is scheduled to make its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in early March.

The concept sports car has received its name from a species of raptors which is more commonly referred to as the sea hawk. Alfa Romeo Pandion Concept is designed to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Italian car manufacturer.

According to the initial information available Stile Bertone’s Alfa Romeo Pandion concept car is 4.82 m long and weighs around one tone, thanks to its carbon fiber body. It is still not official but it is said that Alfa Romeo Pandion concept is a 2+2 coupe based on the same platform and V8 engine as the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.

The images clearly show that the car comes with a large glass panoramic roof and a number of other transparent surfaces.

More than 30 years after George Miller’s original Mad Max film starring Mel Gibson as Max Rockatansky hit the screens turning both the American-born Australian actor and his jet-black Ford Falcon XB GT351 coupe-based Interceptor into movie icons, Ford’s local division in partnership with Top Gear Australia magazine, has revealed two concept studies for a modern day Interceptor.

The company formed a group of designers led by chief designer of passenger cars for the Asia, Pacific and Africa region, Todd Willing. The team created several of studies that paid tribute to the styling cues from the original XB Coupe Interceptor, but ultimately, only two made the cut. The winning designs were penned by Nima Nourian and Simon Brook.

Our entire team was very excited to be involved in this after-hours project and they approached it with a great deal of enthusiasm – even those that were too young to remember the first Mad Max movie,” said Ford Australia’s Melbourne-based Asia, Pacific and Australia Design Director, Chris Svensson. “We had a special screening of the original movie so they could understand it.”

In the next phase, Top Gear Australia magazine readers will have the chance to vote on which design they’d like to see being turned into a scale model, which will be revealed to the public later this year.

Commenting on his design, Nima Nourian said he tried to pay tribute to the original 1979 Interceptor while looking into the future.

“There are some great scenes in the first movie with high-speed chases and clashes with the bad guys, and I thought I’d take that one step further,” he said. “So instead of having weapons and machine guns, we’ve got an industrial strength taser that’ll zap cars dead and out of the way.”

Simon Brook said his concept takes styling cues from today’s FG Falcon series with touches from the original Interceptor. “I wanted to keep it clean and aerodynamic in its essence, but still brutal and tough,” he said. “During high-speed pursuits, the wheel’s inner spokes on my design would pop out and start ripping up other cars,” Brook said. “They’d do some serious damage to other people’s vehicles.”

Despite the designers’ claims though, we must say that we fail to see the resemblance between these two concepts and the original 1970s Falcon XB GT-based Interceptor.

George Miller is currently preparing a fourth installment of the Mad Max franchise called “Mad Max 4: Fury Road”, so there’s a fair chance we may see the winning concept making it on the big screen.

Just out of the blue Chevrolet reveals an amazing concept car at the Seoul Motor Show called the Mi-ray. Developed by GM’s Korean branch, it is a sporty hybrid roadster, three things that Chevrolet has never been known for!

But there’s a first time for everything, right? So Chevy is taking its chances with the Mi-ray to explore a new market. The name Miray which means ‘future’ in Korean also hints at new possibilities for GM with this car. It also celebrates Chevrolet brand’s 100th anniversary.

The aggressive and rather cartoonish design of the Miray is inspired by modern jet fighters. The front and rear fenders evoke Chevrolet Corvettes of the past and express the concept’s sports car spirit, while the wings and spoilers boost its sporting appeal. The car’s also got retractable flaps fro better airflow. They also cover the the charge port on one side and the fuel filler on the other. That’s a very nice touch.

Speaking of charge port, the Mi-ray is an electric hybrid with a powertrain consisting of a 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine; twin 15-kW electric motors and mid-mounted 1.6-kWh lithium-ion battery pack. It uses a dual-clutch transmission (DCT) and start-stop system. The Mi-ray has the capability of being switched from front-wheel drive to rear-wheel drive. This system in combination with the Carbon fiber body and aluminum chassis make the car very economical.

Projected fuel economy rating for the Miray is 3.92L /100km city and 3.73L /100km highway.

Other technical features of the car include 20-inch wheels in front and 21-inch wheels in the rear with 245/35/20 and 295/30/21 tires, Double wishbone type front and rear and Ventilated disk front and rear.

Porsche’s ground-breaking 918 Spyder hybrid supercar goes on sale officially this week — with an eye-watering £672,000 price, and its own limited-edition 911 to tide buyers over until deliveries start in 2013.

The two-seater has been inching towards a production green light since it appeared as a concept at the Geneva show in 2010. Now Porsche has confirmed the build programme — limited to no more than 918 examples, all in left-hand drive — will start at its Zuffenhausen facility on 18 September 2013. Deliveries will begin around six weeks later.

Sketches of the production car confirm that it will retain the concept’s basic profile and show it will have a removable roof. Outgoing Porsche R&D chief Wolfgang Dürheimer confirmed to Autocar in January that the car would offer a one-piece panel similar to the set-up used on the Carrera GT.

Porsche says the car will cost 645,000 euro, plus VAT. This translates to a price of £672,000 in the UK.

The firm has also confirmed the production car’s technical spec. It will feature a petrol V8-based hybrid powertrain, with two electric motors (one on each axle) adding “at least” 215bhp. Its lithium-ion batteries can be charged from a domestic socket (Porsche claims a full-charge time of three hours in Germany) and it can travel 16 miles on electric power alone.

Porsche says the 918 Spyder will be able to reach 62mph in 3.2sec and a top speed in excess of 199mph. It will also return 94mpg and emit 70g/km of CO2.

Audi’s super car superstar, the lightest, fastest, most powerful car it makes, will also be its most expensive. The 2012 Audi R8 GT will sell in the U.S. for $196,800.

Even if you’ve got that kind of cash and you’ve been waiting to spend it on a super car that runs like a top, you better act fast. Only 333 R8 GTs will be built in the entire world, with 90 of them earmarked for the U.S.

The 2012 Audi R8 GT receives significant exterior modifications aimed at enhancing its already stellar handling, and it is powered by a modified 5.2-liter V10 FSI engine that produces 560 horsepower (35 hp more than the R8 Coupe 5.2 quattro and the R8 Spyder 5.2 quattro). The 2012 Audi R8 GT employs the R tronic sequential manual transmission. This pairing produces a top track speed of 199 mph, and a 0-62 mph time of 3.6 seconds. Overall, the Audi R8 GT will provide drivers with high lateral acceleration and a low center of gravity.

The signature Audi ASF® lightweight construction of the Audi R8 GT, combined with extensive use of lightweight carbon fiber body parts reduces the weight by approximately 180 pounds when compared to the Audi R8 Coupe 5.2 quattro. Key carbon fiber components are the rear hatch, spoiler and diffuser.

The Audi R8 GT continues the heritage of mid-engine configuration with quattro® all-wheel drive that has distinguished all R8 variants. The axle load distribution of the Audi R8 GT will be 43/57 front/rear. Integrated into the front differential is axle-load-optimized torque split with self-locking differential in the rear axle.

The newest member of the Audi sports car family was inspired by the Audi R8 LMS GT3 race car. To convey its limited-edition nature, the Audi R8 GT will come with a variety of exclusive interior and exterior touches. Each car will have a numbered gearshift knob. The instrument cluster will be white with the R8 GT logo and the interior will feature carbon matte inlays. The seats, headliner, steering wheel and handbrake lever will be black Alcantara® with contrast stitching. Door sills will include aluminum inserts with the R8 GT logo.

On the exterior, the grille, distinctive sideblade and other trim parts will come in exclusive matte finishes. The Audi R8 GT will also be available in an exclusive new color: Samoa Orange.

Optional carbon-fiber reinforced ceramic brakes are available to provide superb fading resistance even in racetrack conditions. Brake calipers with a red anodized finish come with the ceramic brakes. A 12-speaker, 495-watt Bang & Olufsen® sound system is also available. The Audi R8 GT offers other trim and wheel options to personalize the full array of standard features.

In the shape of the new C 63 AMG coupé, Mercedes-AMG is presenting an autonomous, high-performance car that appeals to all the senses. Distinctive design is combined with a powerful drive package and dynamic handling. The new coupé joins the successful C-Class AMG family, which includes the classic saloon as well as the practical estate model. The C 63 AMG coupé also enhances the AMG family of coupés: in addition to the CLS 63 AMG and the CL 63 AMG, Mercedes-AMG GmbH is now able to offer another dream car featuring a high-performance eight-cylinder engine. The market launch commences in July 2011. Looking particularly attractive is the “Edition 1″ of the C 63 AMG coupé, available from launch with exclusive equipment.

The AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine in the C 63 AMG coupé delivers a maximum output of 336 kW (457 hp) and peak torque of 600 Newton metres for outstanding performance: the coupé is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and the top speed is 250 km/h (electronically limited). With this kind of specification, the new two-door vehicle is set to take the lead in its segment.
The new coupé variant benefits from all the technology updates that have been adopted on the C 63 AMG saloon and estate models. Deploying the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission with “Controlled Efficiency” mode as standard and a new power steering pump reduces fuel consumption: the combined NEDC figure for the C 63 AMG coupé is 12.0 l/100 km.
AMG performance package for a maximum output of 358 kW (487 hp)

This fuel consumption figure also applies to the performance version generating 358 kW (487 hp) courtesy of the AMG performance package. Available as an option, this package improves acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h to 4.4 seconds, with technology transferred from the SLS AMG responsible for the 22 kW (30 hp) increase in output. The forged pistons, connecting rods and lightweight crankshaft adopted from the gull-wing model’s high-tech drive system save three kilograms in weight. This reduces inertia and enhances the agility and responsiveness of the high-revving, eight-cylinder naturally aspirated engine. Visually, the AMG performance package can be identified by the variable intake manifold in titanium grey under the bonnet, the AMG high-performance braking system with composite front discs and red painted brake callipers all round, the carbon fibre spoiler lip on the boot lid and the AMG performance steering wheel in nappa leather with an Alcantara® grip area.

AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission as standard
The AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission provides direct and dynamic power delivery. Rather than using a torque converter, it has a compact, wet start-off clutch which reduces the losses associated with a conventional automatic transmission and thereby significantly lowers fuel consumption. Another major factor is the Controlled Efficiency “C” mode: by providing early, comfortable upshifts while maintaining the lowest possible engine speed and “soft” accelerator characteristics, the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission helps the driver achieve better fuel economy figures.
The exclusive Mercedes-AMG power transmission is compelling because it offers a high level of variability and inspiring dynamism. The “S”, “S+” and “M” modes deliver increased agility and are selected via the new rotary control established on the SLS AMG. Faster gear changes and higher revs add to the driver’s emotional experience and double-declutching is active in “S”, “S+” and “M” modes, boosting enjoyment further. Gear changes in the “S+” and “M” modes take just 100 milliseconds. The RACE START function allows the driver to explore the vehicle’s full acceleration capability.
Specific AMG sports suspension for great dynamism and ride comfort.

It is not just the engine and power transmission which influence the C 63 AMG coupé’s dynamic quality – the AMG sports suspension and AMG high-performance braking system are also key here. Departing from the standard suspension, the top-of-the-range AMG model has a separate three-link front suspension, a reinforced multi-link independent rear suspension and a wider track all round. The stiffer elastokinematics, the autonomous axle kinematics with more negative camber all round and anti-roll bars with a larger cross-section result in higher agility and greater lateral acceleration. Specially adjusted spring and damper rates have optimised both the responsiveness of the suspension as well as the road roar and tyre vibration characteristics.

The AMG speed-sensitive sports steering with a direct ratio (13.5 : 1) affords excellent road feel and contributes to the agile, direct driving experience. This is complemented perfectly by three-stage ESP®: the Electronic Stability Program enables three individual control strategies to be accessed at the touch of a button. The driver can use the ESP® switch on the centre console to choose between ESP ON, ESP SPORT and ESP OFF modes. The AMG high-performance braking system with internally ventilated and perforated discs all-round ensures outstanding responsiveness, short stopping distances and high resistance to fading.
Confident and athletic: the design of the C 63 AMG coupé
Visually, the coupé version of the C 63 AMG has a confident, athletic presence that is reminiscent of the high-performance SL 63 AMG roadster. All AMG-specific design features have been skilfully combined with classic coupé proportions. This compact two-door car has an exciting low profile, powerful shoulderline and a narrow C-pillar. Other key styling aspects are the short overhang, long bonnet, steeply raked windscreen and long, stretched out roof.
As is typical for AMG, the car has a striking, arrow-shaped front section with the new AMG front apron including a lower cross strut painted in high-gloss black, AMG-specific LED daytime running lights and side air outlets. The large Mercedes star sits on a wing-shaped transverse louvre in the new radiator grille and, in conjunction with the modified aluminium bonnet with its powerdomes, underlines the impression of masculinity that the car exudes. Another eye-catching feature is the new clear-lens headlamps, especially when the optional Intelligent Light System (ILS) is also specified.
The wide front wing bearing the “6.3 AMG” legend, AMG side sill panels and the new 5-twin-spoke AMG light-alloy wheels painted in titanium grey with a high-gloss finish dominate the side view. Good contact with the road is provided by the wide 235/40 R 18 (front) and 255/35 R 18 (rear) tyres.
At the rear, the unique AMG rear apron has a distinctive, black diffuser insert and three pronounced diffuser fins. The two chromed twin tailpipes of the AMG sports exhaust system also attract attention.

High-quality, dynamic interior
On opening the door of the C 63 AMG coupé, passengers enter a specially designed, dynamic interior of quality. The dashboard instrument panel with integrated screen immediately recalls the new CLS 63 AMG. Three sporty, separate round instruments provide information on speed, engine rpm, fuel level and coolant temperature. Other display options are incorporated into the AMG main menu. This can be accessed via the multifunctional buttons on the steering wheel. Located in the middle of the speedometer, the colour, three-dimensional TFT display welcomes the driver by showing an AMG logo when the ignition is switched on.
The specially shaped AMG performance steering wheel has been adopted from the CLS 63 AMG. It has flattened top and bottom sections, a metallic trim element, grip areas which are trimmed in perforated leather, and aluminium shift paddles. Trim elements in high-gloss, black piano lacquer on the dashboard instrument panel, centre console and doors emphasise high quality. Situated on the centre console is the rotary control for selecting the C, S, S+, M transmission modes and RACE START.

The new AMG sports seats with integral head restraints, EASY-ENTRY system and high-quality AMG badges have a sporty design with horizontal seamlines. Combined ARTICO/DINAMICA black upholstery comes as standard. DINAMICA is a new type of breathable man-made fibre which is pleasant to the touch and is characterised by low emissions and a high degree of lightfastness. The side bolsters of the AMG sports seats are covered in ARTICO while the centre panels of the seat cushions are upholstered with DINAMICA. The C 63 AMG coupé is a fully fledged four-seater with the rear seats featuring the same style of horizontal seamlines as the AMG sports seats. To enlarge the luggage compartment, the backrests in the rear can each be folded down as standard.
Available as an option, designo leather appointments give the interior a particularly exclusive character: four single colours and three two-tone combinations are available. These can also be complemented with “extended black designo leather appointments” for the top section of the dashboard.
Other attractive optional appointments are also exclusively available for the C 63 AMG coupé from the AMG Performance Studio:

AMG five-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted in titanium grey with a
high-gloss finish, with 235/40 R 18 (front) and 255/35 R 18 (rear) tyres
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AMG multi-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted in titanium grey with a high-gloss finish, with 235/35 R 19 (front) and 255/30 R 19 (rear) tyres
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AMG multi-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted in matt black with a
high-gloss finish on the rim flange, with 235/35 R 19 (front) and 255/30 R 19 (rear) tyres
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AMG Exterior Carbon Fibre package
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AMG rear axle differential lock
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AMG trim elements in carbon fibre/high-gloss black piano lacquer
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Illuminated AMG door sill panels
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AMG floor mats

High level of safety and new assistance systems
With seven airbags as standard, belt tensioners and belt-force limiters for all seats, the C 63 AMG coupé has extensive safety features. The airbags, which can deploy in milliseconds in the event of an accident, include front airbags and sidebags for the driver and front passenger, a kneebag on the driver’s side, and windowbags. The side protection system – comprising windowbag and sidebag – optimises the level of protection afforded to individual parts of the body.

So the order book is open for the Porsche 918 Spyder. But it’s still a long time away, so to keep the customers amused until then Porsche has come up with a special version of the 911 Turbo S called “Edition 918 Spyder”.

Inspired by the 918, this special edition too is limited to 918 units. The 918-inspired bits in this car include the distinctive acid green features such as the specific and part-embroidered model logos and seams, the instrument cluster needles, the specific PCM screen and illuminated door entry guards. The limited edition badge on the glove compartment lid bears the same number as the 918 Spyder the customer has ordered. The 911 Turbo S “Edition 918 Spyder” can also be ordered in the same colour.

Available as both coupe and cabriolet variants, Porsche 911 Turbo S “Edition 918 Spyder” is powered by the same 530 hp (295 kW) engine as the normal Turbo S models and also like them, they are fully equipped with almost every option Porsche offers for the 911.

Deliveries of this model start in June 2011. The coupe will cost you 173,241 Euro and the Cabrio 184,546 Euro. So taking the price of the Spyder into account, your Porsche 918 love will cost you in the neighborhood of 1 million Euro!

Bentley Continental GT, the first generation of the range Bentley Continental bear as much as the engine has a cylinder variants. More than seven years of production, they include coupe GT, convertible GTC and Flying sedan Spur, in three levels of engine output (standard, speed and Supersports), with a special edition of countless and factory-sanctioned variant coachbuilt (like Zagato’s GTZ and the Touring’s Flying Star) along the road. So what’s next in the pipeline? Well, now that the second generation of the Continental GT have reached the market, we can expect the whole rigamarole to start new. While the range will extend south to the new V8 engine options, rumors began to surface on the expansion to the north with new Supersports model. For Crewe design and engineering team, the new Bentley Continental GT coupe is an opportunity to set the bold and exciting direction for one of the most respected names Bentley – Continental. Seminal and highly successful Bentley Continental GT was introduced in 2003 is the first step in Bentley’s renaissance, and define new market segments. That is a luxury GT offers excellent utility that remains true to the spirit of Bentley major tour.

Now the new Continental GT coupe 4-seat built on the success of its iconic predecessor, capturing the spirit of the GT but with a higher standard of design, engineering, luxury, expertise, dynamic performance, and practical day-to-day repairs. A new body beautiful sculpture give the Bentley Continental GT coupe is even sharper, clearer appearance. Contemporary interior design offers a new level of cabin comfort and luxury crafts. The chairs, for example, provide greater support and rear leg room, even more sweeping dashboard style and modernity. New infotainment system touchscreen navigation features state-of-the-art, Google Maps and the latest entertainment while Balanced Mode Radiator speaker technology and Dirac Dimension digital sound processing provide enhanced audio quality.
Recognized powertrain Bentley 6-liter, 12-cylinder, twin-turbocharged now has a power output raised from 575PS (567bhp/423kW) and 700nm (£ 516 ft) of torque and is mated to a new Quickshift transmission that allows multiple downshifts. Thanks to advanced technology FlexFuel also can run on either standard unleaded petrol (gasoline) and sustainable bioethanol (up to E85) or mixture of both. At the end of 2011, all-new high-output 8-cylinder engine will also be available to order. Advanced generating unit will provide 40 percent emissions reduction compared with W12 engine and will offer a ratio of CO2 emissions of its class-to-power with Bentley level of performance and improvement. Both engines are coupled to the system with all-wheel drive sporty rear torque bias 40:60 (50:50 compared to the bias of the original Bentley Continental GT), minimize understeer during hard cornering and allow experienced drivers to control the car line and the balance through control precise throttle.
“The new Continental GT automotive works of art, with remarkable skill and elegant, contemporary design of these drives like a supercar, but without the usual sacrifices in the course or practicality. This is a car that can be enjoyed every moment of every day.” – Dr. Franz-Josef Paefgen, Chairman and Chief Executive

QUALITY AND INTEGRITY OF DESIGN

Inspired by Bentleys iconic past, the design team under the leadership of Bentley Design Director Dirk van Braeckel, has created a body, really modern carved, built with advanced production technology to ensure the highest standards of quality and integrity of the body. Aluminum Super Formation of the technology used to make the front wings and boot lid. This process of heating the aluminum panels to almost 500 degrees Celsius before forming them with air pressure. By using a single sheet of aluminum, no coating or welding is required.

Construction techniques of the latest body to provide crisp, highly defined lines and shapes for each feature of the exterior design. Electricity lines are familiar and hamstrings – an echo of the 1950’s original R-Type Continental – now has a sharper radius to make the surface very different, so the nuances of the car a truly coachbuilt to the new coupe. Views this new GT coupe is more daring than ever. Bentley radiator grille is more upright classical matrix, while a new headlamp design, in the format of the traditional four-lamp, has a beautiful jewel-like details, including lights, LED running round-the-eye-catching.

At the rear, the ‘floating’ LED Bentley’s signature wings extend around the corner, emphasizing broad new coupe and attitude objectives. This song is more widely with 41mm on the front and 48mm at the rear than the previous model. Design bootlid has a strong motive ‘double horse-shoe’, reminiscent of the new Bentley Mulsanne, while elliptical exhaust tailpipes blazing a new mandate to strengthen sport Bentley Continental GT. Body shape new Bentley Continental GT coupe is also more aerodynamic wind tunnel following an extensive analysis. In conjunction with various improvements underbody wide (including the wheel arches and exhaust helps aerodynamics) GT’s coefficient of drag has been reduced to 0.33Cd and elevator at the front and rear axle have also been reduced to create greater stability at higher speeds . Bentley Continental GT new set with 20-inch alloy wheels as standard, with, for the first time on the Continental family, the option to upgrade to 21-inch design. Three wheel styles are offered – the version of five-spoke 20-inch and two 21-inch Elegant and Sports split-rim variations, which come in a variety of chrome finished and painted. “The new GT coupe sports have a stronger character than before. It is 2 very smooth and comfortable two grand tourer, but with soul, heart and looks of a supercar.” – Dirk van Braeckel, Director of Design

With the interior completely crafts, Bentley Continental GT cabin sets new standards in the repair and luxury to create a stylish space where up to four people can relax in total comfort. The instrument panel and dashboard smooth flying wing echo of the ancient motif of Bentley leather and highest quality soft touch. New touchscreen technology and called chrome-bezelled placed in a dynamic cockpit area, which rises from the center console in the form of a dramatic show ‘wing’ support. A striking and unique seat design ‘Cobra’ is very comfortable thanks to the introduction of new materials using the foam body of the complex to give a touch of softness at first, but with excellent support during the trip again.

The seat can be specified with front-seat ventilation and massage-state system-the-art massage with 10 cells individual and the individual side airbags are provided as standard for all passengers. Front seat belt presenter features a new automatic electrically operated, making the bend-up easy. Driver knee airbag are standard fitment. Bentley Continental GT new offer everyday usability extraordinary. Front seat of a new slim-line with the back teeth also provide 46mm more legroom for rear seat passengers information and easy access to the rear cabin. No other Grand tourer offering such an impressive level of improvement thanks to the noise-suppression technology that includes sophisticated acoustic glass, hidden under the floor and anti-vibration panel shield the entire interior.

The cabin is trimmed with soft-touch leather, a full range of veneers of wood, cool-touch metal and deep-pile carpet – all in a handicraft workshop Bentley unmatched in the factory in Crewe, England. Attention to detail even extends to apply UV stabilizer to the veneers of wood to protect from bleaching, thus ensuring they can be enjoyed as new for decades to come. Each leather hide is sewn under the strict supervision of highly skilled craftsmen and women Bentley. By entering a clever, oblique ‘ramps’ back skin, the interior designers have created a sharp, stylish lines that are clearly defined, while maintaining a soft touch.

Another simple but practical functions, including boot-powered as standard, Electronic Park Brake Assist with Move Off and newly designed, leather door storage bins with bottle holder integrated. Perhaps the most stylish new storage device in the new Bentley Continental GT is, beautifully designed folding, removable case designed to hold items such as keys and pens and which can also be slipped into a pocket or purse. Made from veneers to match the interior of the coupe, the case (available as an option fee) is finished with decorative Bentley wings, satin chrome and leather-lined, and secured in a recess above the twin drinks holders in the center console. “Interior new GT coupe combines form, practicality and innovation Our task is to translate the original design sketches for the cab car – a fairly extreme, almost revolutionary for the Bentley into the end result is a cockpit design that moves the Continental GT to the next generation.” – Darren Day, Senior Designer

Complementing contemporary cabin, the new Continental GT also features sophisticated new touch screen technology with rich imagery maps and 30GB on board hard drive. The display shows the 8-inch car audio systems, telephones, rising and setting of comfort and the very latest navigation systems, which use both drive the car hard-disk and DVD players to access the route data. It also employs a dynamic navigation to guide you around areas of heavy traffic, find the destination by using geo-tagged photos from SD memory cards and is compatible with Google Maps (specific market). Infotainment system, with 7 digit postcode entry, using a combination of touchscreen controls and classic knurled rotary switch for instant usability and offer feedback crystal clear. Graphical user interface screen is engineered in-house to ensure the visual that really fits the style interior. Look closely and you will see that the knurled switch on the screen is a ‘virtual’ switch knurled echo from below.

New infotainment systems The Bentley Continental GT also provides the ultimate in car audio entertainment. An eight-speaker sound system is offered as a standard using the latest Balanced Mode Radiator technology. This compact, unique flat panel speakers provide exceptional clarity with a very wide frequency range. A 11-speaker Naim for Bentley system – created specifically for the Bentley Continental GT by British audiophiles Naim – employ revolutionary Dimensional Dirac digital signal processing. Industry-first technology to create layouts’ independent virtual sound field from the speaker to provide concert hall quality sound reproduction for all occupants wherever they may sit. Bentley Continental GT coupe also benefits from a phone connectivity and music player, digital television (if available) and DVD movie playback. Music can be played and controlled directly from the iPod  as well as the six-disc CD changer, SD card reader or directly from your hard-disk drive cars, which can store up to 15GB of music.

Bentley Continental GT is set to have two engine options with a very unique high performance. In addition to the new 575PS versions of the famous Crewe’s powertrain W12 6.0 liter, new high-output 4.0-liter V8 engine options will be introduced in late 2011. Bentley Continental GT is supported with 4.0-liter V8 engine the new honor Bentley environmental commitment to provide powertrain that reaches 40 percent increase in CO2 emissions. New V8 was specifically designed by Bentley engineers to provide all the power and torque exciting marque synonymous with it. Crewe-built new machines also will offer class-leading CO2 emissions-to-power ratio. At launch, the new Bentley Continental GT coupe is powered by the latest evolution of the machine is recognized Bentley 12-cylinder, twin-turbocharged 6-liter, now calibrated to provide greater performance, thanks to increased power, torque and fuel efficiency. Designed on the ‘W’ unique configuration, this is the most compact and technologically advanced 12-cylinder engine in the world. Four camshafts and 48 valves allow the engine to breathe easily and helps to produce distinctive Bentley wave of torque. It is also capable of running on petrol (gasoline), E85 ethanol or a mixture of the two – all from a single tank.

Increased power and torque is transmitted to all-wheel drive system through Quickshift uprated six-speed transmission, which shifts part time (only 200 milliseconds). Revised gearbox also has the capability to provide double downshifts (sixth-fourth gear, for example) and increased acceleration in the range of all teeth. To cope with the extra power and torque, planetary gear sets ZF six-speed transmission was also reinforced. Positive torque during downshifts achieved through the interaction of engine and gearbox electronic controller for additional throttle and fuel injection during ‘blip’ it, overrun replication manual throttle to rev match exactly. During upshifts the transmission, fuel and ignition cut short to allow time for the mechanical shift faster by reducing the torque, as well as improve shift quality and durability. “The extra power and torque and Quickshift W12 transmission bless new Bentley Continental GT with supercar performance directly accessed across the full range of rotation. At the same time, use the pioneer Bentley FlexFuel technology underscores our commitment to environmental sustainability.” – Brian Gush, Director, Chassis and Powertrain, Engineering
Casing new Bentley Continental GT to provide optimal travel and handling balance. The front width and rear track and handling agility benefits, while the solid cast aluminum-forged, high rigidity of the front suspension uprights and aluminum gravity die casting in the back work together with anti-roll bars front redesigned and back spring and damper settings. The result is increased responsiveness and stability at all speeds. Continuous Damping Control (CDC) continue to monitor the attitude of the car and tranquility. By adjusting the suspension settings hundreds of times per second to provide a very supple ride at low speeds and improved ride control speed. It also can lower the car in the mode ‘V-Max’ to increase stability at high speeds.