Bentley has released the full details and images of the new Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible, which is scheduled to be officially introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in early March. According to the manufacturer the vehicle is the fastest and most powerful Bentley drop top ever produced. It is also claimed to be the fastest four-seat convertible in the world.

The all new Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible comes with the same twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter W12 engine found on the Continental Supersports Coupe. The engine can run on both gasoline and E85 bioethanol, well as any combination of the two. The car produces 630 HP (621bhp/463kW) at 6000 rpm and 800Nm (590lb ft) of torque at 2000 rpm – 4500 rpm.

According to Bentley, the convertible accelerates from 0 to 60mph in 3.9 seconds (0-100km/h in 4.2 seconds), while it can reach 100mph in 9.6 seconds (0-160km/h in 9.5 seconds). The top speed is limited to 202mph or 325km/h.

The Continental Supersports Convertible rides on 20-inch 10-spoke lightweight alloy wheels shod in 275/35 ZR20 Pirelli Ultra High Performance tires.

Bentley hasn’t released pricing on the Supersports Convertible yet.

Porsche will unveil its 911 Turbo S of the 911 range at the Geneva auto show in March. The 2011 model year Turbo S will come with a more powerful boxer engine as well as a number of other features, which were available as options on the standard Turbo model.

The most significant feature of the Porsche 911 Turbo S is the boost of 30 bhp over the standard 911 Turbo, reaching horsepower of up to 530 bhp (390 kW / 523 hp), and torque of 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) including the overboost, 650 Nm (479 lb-ft) without. Top speed of the vehicle is now 315 km/h or 195 mph, which is up by 3 km/h. The fuel consumption is 11.4 liters/100 km, which is the same as the previous model.

The 911 Turbo S features Porsche’s seven-speed double-clutch PDK transmission, Porsche traction management (PTM) for the all-wheel drive system, as well as Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) which includes a differential lock for the rear axle.

Standard features include Porsche’s Torque Vectoring system with a mechanical differential lock on the rear axle, Ceramic Composite Brakes, Dynamic Bending Lights, 19-inch wheels in RS Spyder design with central locking, a three-spoke sports steering wheel, adaptive sports seats, cruise control, a CD/DVD changer and exclusive twin-tone leather upholstery in Black/Crema or Black/Titanium Blue.

The 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S will be available as a cabriolet and coupe. According to Porsche the new Turbo S will arrive to dealerships in May 2010.

 

Protoscar is going to take part in the international Swiss motor show this year with a new take on its all-electric roadster study, after presenting its LAMPO concept study at the 2009 Geneva Salon.

The two-seater model, named LAMPO2,  has a newly designed aerodynamic body that recollects the previous study’s rear wheel covers as well as a new interior that boasts a large digital instrument panel.

 

The Swiss-based design company says that weight, aerodynamics and the efficiency of individual components of the BRUSA electric drivetrain have been further optimized.

The new review of the LAMPO accelerates from zero to 100km/h (62mph) in just 5 seconds and 5 seconds and reaches a maximum speed of 200 km/h or 124 mph.

Potoscar also claims that it has further expanded Lithium-Ion battery’s capacity offering the roadster a driving range in excess of 200km or 124 miles.

2010 will be a busy year for Wald International, the Japanese tuner known for its big collection of aggressive body kits. Wald International is making exterior packages for five brand-new luxury sedan models, the 2011 BMW 7-Series, 2011 Infiniti M / Nissan Fuga (JDM), 2011 Jaguar XJ, Porsche Panamera and the new ‘baby’ Rolls Royce, the Ghost.

In spite of the fact that the Japanese tuning firm has only released one teaser shot of each saloon, we can tell that the packages include new bumpers, spoilers, rocker panels, larger alloy wheels and suspension kits.

We’ll give  you detailed information on Wald International’s new tuning proposals as soon the company releases the products.

 

2010 Maserati GranTurismo Convertible, also known as GranCabrio in European auto market has made its debut last week at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show. Now the vehicle is available on sale in North America  and today the representatives of Maserati in the region has finally announced pricing on the new 2010 model year GranTurismo.

Thus, car buyers in the USA will be able to purchase the vehicle starting at $135,800, exclusive of taxes and paperwork. It should be noticed that the price of the 2010 Maserati GranTurismo Convertible was significantly increased compared to the base GranTurismo Coupe, which was priced at $117,500.

The new GranTurismo Convertible comes with the Italian car manufacturers 4.7L V8 engine, which produces 433-hp. The engine also powers the GranTurismo S Coupe, which is priced at $135,000.  The engine comes with a six-speed adaptive automatic gearbox and is able to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in just 5.4 seconds with a top speed of 176 mph.

The vehicle is available with a number of standard options, including 20-inch Birdcage wheels, active suspension, quad-tailpipe exhaust, a rear parking alarm, as well as  a surround sound stereo from Bose.

 

The all new Ford Focus has recently been unveiled to the public at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Some of the main competitors of the next-generation Ford Focus are considered to be such vehicles as the Chevy Cruze, Honda Civic, VW Golf / Jetta and Toyota Corolla.

The car manufacturer has revealed the five-door hatchback and four-door sedan versions of Focus with the same styling at Detroit show. Ford has combined the design and the features of the new Fiesta and the European Mondeo.

“The new Ford Focus is a clear demonstration that our ONE Ford strategy is providing global consumers with great products that harness the best of Ford Motor Company,” said Alan Mulally, Ford’s president and CEO. “The efficiencies generated by our new global C-car platform will enable us to provide Ford Focus customers with an affordable product offering quality, fuel efficiency, safety and technology beyond their expectations.”

According to Ford the 2011 Focus comes with front-wheel drive and a new line of engines. The 1.6-liter and 2.0-liter Ecoboost turbocharged petrol engines as well as improved Duratorq TDCi common-rail diesels offering reductions in fuel consumption between 10 and 20 per cent over the outgoing models will be available for European consumers. The North American buyers will be able to get the vehicle with a new 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) and direct injection (DI) delivering an estimated output of 155-horsepower and 145 ft.-lb. of torque.

“We believe the new Ford Focus will provide consumers with an unmatched driving experience, together with an unrivaled ownership experience,” said Jim Farley, Ford group vice president, Global Marketing. “The Focus brand always has been very special to Ford, and this new global model shows our commitment to developing another generation of exciting and appealing cars.”

Some of the most significant features of Ford Focus include a new generation SYNC package, Bluetooth connectivity, an 8-inch touch screen, a rear camera and a semi-automatic parking assist system.

The production of the Focus will start late 2010 in Europe and North America. The production in Asia, Africa and South America will start later, while the vehicle will be available for sale in 2011.

GM calls the XTS Platinum a concept model, but the 203.5 inches (5,170mm) long XTS is considered to strongly influence Cadillac’s future flagship sedan that will displace the DTS, and also the STS. The full-size sedan keeps all the usual styling cues of modern Cadillacs such as the sharp creases and vertical lights.

The concept’s interior consists of leather, wood and other high quality materials with modern technology like the Organic Light-Emitting Diode (O-LED) displays that replace the traditional gauges and screens. Under the Caddy’s bonnet is GM’s 3.6-liter V6 engine with direct-injection plus a plug-in hybrid system that deliver a combined output of 350HP and 295 lb-ft of torque.

Ford has officially revealed the 2011 Mustang GT, which will be first presented to the public at Detroit auto show, which will take place next month.

The 2011 model year Mustang GT comes with a new 5.0-liter V8 engine uses 32-valves and Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT). Due to these features the engine has an output of 412 horsepower and 390 ft.-lb. of torque. The current model of Mustang GT has a 4.6-liter V8 engine, which delivers 315HP and 325 lb-ft. According to the car manufacturer the weight of the V8 engine is 430 pounds (195 kg).

Ford has also replaced the 2011 Ford Mustang GT’s five-speed transmissions, so now the new 5.0-liter Mustang will come either with the 6R80 six-speed automatic transmission or the MT82 six-speed manual gearbox.

Ford claims that the fuel economy of the vehicle will be an estimated 17 city / 25 highway (up from 17 city / 23 highway) for models with a six-speed automatic transmission, while the fuel economy for the six-speed manual will remain unchanged at 16 city / 24 mpg highway.

Some of the new features of the Ford Mustang GT include a specially tuned Electric Power Assist Steering (EPAS), 11.5-inch front and 11.8-inch rear vented disc brakes, and an enhanced suspension featuring an improved rear lower control arm and stiffened rear stabilizer bushings. Other updates include a revised instrument cluster, three new exterior colors (Yellow Blaze Tri-Coat, Race Red and Ingot Silver), and improved standard equipment.

The Brembo brake package which features unique 19-inch alloy wheels, summer performance tires, and 14-inch vented front discs from the Mustang GT500 are also available as an option.

BMW has released photos and information about its new vehicle, the BMW Z4 sDrive35is, which will make its world debut at next month’s 2010 Detroit Auto Show. The vehicle is scheduled to go on sale worldwide in Spring of 2010.

The Z4 comes with a powerful version of the BMW’s 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged straight six and M-Sports styling and chassis packages. The company’s 3.0-liter engine features optimized air supply and increased boost pressure, which allows the vehicle to reach 340HP at 5,800 rpm (more than the previous version with 306HP). The peak torque is increased to 450Nm or 332 lb-ft and is available from 1,400 rpm all the way to 4,500 rpm.

The vehicle is equipped with a revised version of the firm’s seven-speed double clutch transmission. According to BMW representatives the vehicle can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds (0-60mph in 4.7sec), while the top speed is limited to 250km/h or 155mph.

Compared to the Z4 sDrive35i, the BMW Z4 sDrive35is has a better performance and delivers the same fuel economy of 9.0lt/100km.

The new Z4 sDrive35is features an M Sports Package including the M Aerodynamics Package and adaptive M Suspension. Te most significant characteristics of the M Suspension are the electronically controlled dampers, lowers the entire car by 10 mm or almost 0.4-in.

The company will also offer unique 18-inch alloy wheels with 19-inch rims, a new front bumper, re-trimmed kidney grilles, matte silver exterior mirror caps, a new rear bumper with an integrated diffuser and specific tail pipes, as an option with the M package.

First WSTO’s BMW 135i Coupe was shown in September. Now you’re, for certain, going to love it. The WSTO has an improved compact bimmer with a front apron, trunk lip spoiler, shadow line grilles, H&R sport springs that lower the vehicle’s ride height, aluminum sport pedals, alloy wheels, reprogrammed ECU and exhaust system.

WSTO, to this second stage of the project, added an exemplar US-spec quad exhaust system from Bastuck with modified tips that are wrapped inside 3D Design’s carbon fiber diffuser.

The team displaced the 19-inch black mixture from Klassen with a new set of 19-inch Advan RS wheels in a gunmetal finish, this time shod in Yokohama Advan AD08 tires size 225/35 R19 up front and 255/30 R19 at the back. The tuning house transfered the matte black stickers from the 135i’s sides and added two stripes stretching from the headlights all the way back to the tail lights. We must  definitely say that this particular scheme works very well on the small bimmer coupe.