The New Bentley Continental GT V8

2012 is a big year for Bentley, as it is celebrating an enviable positive increase in car sales worldwide from last year, and the Crewe based über-luxury car company have also just launched the eagerly awaited Bentley Continental GT V8 to the crowds at this months’ Detroit Motor Show in the USA. The Bentley Continental is one of the company’s best selling models and is available as the GT (hard top) or the GTC (convertible, soft top). The Continental has been completely re-designed, whilst keeping the original shape and essence of the model.

This new car uses many lighter, weight-saving materials, which has also given it a much more rigid chassis, so handling and performance have ultimately benefited from this new design concept. The other big revelation is sitting under the bonnet in the form of the all-new 500bhp, twin-turbo V8 engine, as this makes the car feel livelier.

The new V8 engine offers a 40 per cent increase in fuel economy over that of the current 6.0-litre W12 engine option, which will still be available. This new V8 motor is capable of accelerating from 0-60mph in a mere 4.6sec, which is amazing for a luxury car of this size and calibre.

This new V8 should be hitting the streets from this spring and the coupé GT and cabriolet GTC models should appear in time to be enjoyed during the summer later this year.

So, to find out more about this prestigious new V8 Continental, visit your Bentley dealer or, for something timeless to drive, contact your local classic car dealers who also offer classic car restoration work; so, if you find a particular classic car, they will undertake the restoration for you.

New Porsche Panamera GTS 2

The German sports car manufacturer Porsche has always been known for innovation in design. The company has moved with the times but remained true to its traditions, and the rear engined Porsche 911 is the perfect testament to that.

Porsche has not rested on its laurels and has looked at breaking into new markets over the last 10 – 15 years, with the development of the 4×4 SUV Porsche Cayenne and the more recent Panamera luxury four door saloon.

These two vehicles have been a real success story for Porsche, which has led them to develop and launch the third generation of the Cayenne and now in 2012 launch the new Panamera GTS 2, which is officially Porsche’s fastest four-door saloon car.

This new Panamera GTS 2 is a true Gran Turismo, with the exceptional performance and handling of a four door luxury saloon. It is powered by a 4.8 litre V8 engine, which produces 430bhp, and utilises a seven-speed gearbox that offers a smooth transfer of power to the wheels. The performance is amazing for a four-door saloon, as it can effortlessly achieve 0-60mph in 4.3 seconds, with a phenomenal top speed of 178mph, proving this is a luxury four-seater to be reckoned with.

So, to find out more about this fantastic Porsche four-seater or their ‘go anywhere’ luxury SUV, visit your Porsche specialist. Or, for something timeless to drive, contact your local classic car dealers who will undertake restoration if you find a particular car you would like restored to your own specification.

The Ferrari car debuted at the now famous 1940 ‘Mille Miglia’ race but, due to World War II, the car saw little competition during this period of time. Enzo never started out to build road going cars, but due to diminishing funds and financial reasons, he succumbed to the idea of road cars as a way to bring much needed income to fund his beloved Scuderia.

So, 1947 saw the first Ferrari road car to bare the famous name. It was the 125 S, which was powered by a V12, 1.5litre engine; this was the start of one of the most famous prestigious road going sports car marques in the world. Today, the Ferrari story is not too different; Ferrari is the most successful team in Formula 1 racing history and has raced in every Grand Prix world championship since 1950. 

Ferrari still produces some of the most beautiful luxury sports cars and supercars in the world. The current Ferrari 458 Italia is testament to this, as it has won many awards and accolades; it has clearly left the company’s competitors in its wake and many in the sports supercar industry use the Ferrari 458 Italia as a benchmark.

So, to find out more about the different Ferrari models currently on offer, just call into your Ferrari dealer in Surrey and we will be able to help you with your next luxury car purchase. Alternatively, you might be considering a classic car dealers inSurrey to purchase a classic Ferrari of yesterday.

Classic cars are showing they are a sound investment as certain makes and models have been fetching astonishing prices, throwing collectors into fierce bidding wars to add desired favourites to add to their collections.

A perfect example of the excellent investments is courtesy of Radio presenter Chris Evans. He is a huge Ferrari fan and has seven road legal Ferrari’s in his own private collection. It includes Chris’s pride and joy, a 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (one of only 36 ever built) which he paid a whopping £12m for! It’s not just a passion for Chris but good financial sense, as Chris has avoided paying Capital Gains Tax, by investing in his Ferrari collection.

Another car to go under the hammer for a big sum earlier this year was the Porsche 911S, which formally belonged to the deceased famous actor Steve McQueen. The King of cool’s Porsche 911S fetched a staggering $1,375m (£832,800) at an auction in Monterey, USA.

For something a little cheaper you could consider a used Ferrari Dino 246 GT, which in 1980 was worth around £9,000. In today’s market these are often fetching over £140,000 at some auctions, with a recent example of a Ferrari Dino 246GT (1972 model) with only 30k miles on the clock, selling for £164,300 at Bonham’s at Goodwood.

So, visit your local Ferrari Dealer or your Aston Martin Specialist to see what automotive precious metal investments they have for you in store, as you could be buying the luxury car of your dreams.

Bentley is said to be planning to use the both economical and powerful V8 TDi and V12 TDi diesel engines. These diesel engines are already being used within the VW and Audi range and have proved popular in many of the car markets around the world.

It has not been confirmed exactly which models will be offered with a diesel engine option, although Bentley have said they will be offering a Diesel engine option in there new 4×4 SUV, which is aimed for production during 2014.

The new SUV planned by Bentley is a much talked about vehicle, expected to share chassis design and technology with the eagerly awaited new Audi Q7 SUV. As Bentley sees there is a gap in the expensive ultra luxury SUV market for vehicle that encompasses the needs of buyers looking in the upper echelons of the SUV market.

Diesel powered Bentley vehicles are sure to be a hit in emerging economies like India, China, Qatar and Brazil, which are enjoying good economic growth. Likewise, the diesel option Bentleys will be well received in the USA and across Europe where fuel prices are creeping up and buyers wanting extra luxury whilst driving a luxurious greener car.

So, visit your local Bentley Dealer to see what they have to offer or Ferrari Dealership to find the best luxury car for your motoring needs.

Its V6 engine develops an impressive 375bhp with 332lb of torque, with an added bite from the addition of a supercharger. The engine gets the new Jaguar “Twin Solenoid Starter stop-start system”, which in turn is linked to the ZF 8-speed automatic gearbox which has an integrated 95bhp electric motor.

With this setup the Jaguar C-X16 hybrid sports car can accelerate from 0-62mph in 4.4 seconds, while still returning a desirable 165g/km of CO2 according to EU tests. It is also expected that Jaguar Land Rover are planning to share this engine dual-hybrid configuration with other models within its range soon.

The company have already released its plans for their DC100 and DC100 Sport models which were seen this year as concept vehicles at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. All of these new models should bring the JLR Company into the 21st century and improve their eco-credentials along the way.

So, visit your local Land Rover Dealer or your Porsche Dealer to see what they have to offer and find the right luxury car that suits your motoring needs.

With these features it makes this vehicle perfect for anyone who is likely to want to drive across different or difficult terrains, especially if you plan to tow a trailer or a horse box.

The Land Rover was born in 1948 and over the years evolved into many different guises, but ultimately it has retained the classic Land Rover attributes and features that make it loved the world over.

So to find out more about this ‘go anywhere SUV’ visit your local Land Rover Dealership in Surrey, who can also offer you a Classic Car Restoration if you have an old Land Rover that is in need of some careful restoration to make it look new again.

This award was presented to Ferrari by the UK’s biggest car magazine, Auto Express. This is one of the most widely respected titles in the UK and it would seem that the general consensus from the Motoring Industry’s journalists and motoring specialists.

For many people in the prestigious sports car industry, the Ferrari 458 Italia is a real benchmark by which most other sports cars are measured against and with this latest award, it will mean the yard stick has just got raised again for many of Ferrari’s competitors.

The 458 Italia fought it out with 20 other shortlisted performance cars where it finally emerged as the clear and outright winner in for overall performance and handling, which were rigorously tested on both road and on the track

With this recent accolade it will mean that Ferrari 458 Italia has now received the highest number the industry’s leading international awards ever, against any of its rivals.

Even as far a field as the Far East, both Ferrari and the 458 Italia’s reputation is receiving much critical acclaim and awards from the Chinese Automobile Industry. Which is very positive for Ferrari as China is now Ferrari’s second largest sales market globally. Other awards for the 458 Italia include; BBC Top Gear’s “Car of the Year” and “Supercar of the Year”, with similar awards coming from countries around the world.

So, visit your local Ferrari Dealership or call your Classic Car Dealers to get best service and advice before making your next purchase.

Bentley which is owned by The Volkswagen Group, are planning to use some its parent company’s technology architecture, by utilizing the chassis from the new generation  Porsche Cayenne / VW Touareg  / Audi Q7 4×4 SUV’s, which already share technologies around the range.

The new über-luxury SUV will come with a price tag in the region of £150,000 from the Bentley luxury car marque, which will put this SUV firmly in the upper echelons of the SUV stratosphere.

This move into the SUV market is an obvious choice for the Crewe based Bentley Motor Company, which is aiming to secure its market sector and capitalise the continued growth it’s seeing in emerging luxury car markets. As the company is seeing rising car sales in most of the new and emerging luxury car markets, such as; India, China Indonesia, the UEA (United Arab Emirates) and the traditional luxury market within the USA.

Bentley is planning to use the recently developed Audi V12 TDi diesel engine, which will have a huge supply of power and torque to the new ultra-SUV’s 4×4 drive-train. The diesel engine power option will obviously be a better option for economy and offer better greener credentials than some of its competitors.

So to find out more about luxury SUV cars visit the premiere Bentley Dealer in Surrey, who can help you with your next luxury car purchase. Alternatively contact your local Mercedes Dealer for even more choice when purchasing your next prestigious luxury car.

Porsche has now increased its range of petrol-electric “Hybrid” cars which now encompass the Panamera Saloon and Cayenne SUV ranges. Which means it makes both these models the cleanest and greenest cars in the Porsche stable currently.

The Porsche Panamera Hybrid a recent addition to the Porsche range is the company’s luxury saloon, which has been given wide approval and acceptance by the automotive industry journalists and its critics worldwide, including the Porsche buying public.

Whereas the Cayenne is Porsche’s well established 4×4 SUV, now in its third generation has also received the Hybrid technology treatment, making both vehicles a very popular choice for an environmentally conscious luxury car buying public.

The Hybrid option will know doubt prove to be a popular choice for eco-aware city driving luxury car drivers, who are looking to reduce their carbon emissions and carbon footprint. But in financial terms the benefits do not stop there, as like London and other cities around the world that are starting to implement controlled congestion charged zones, will see Hybrid cars like these gain free city access.

So, why not visit one of the best Porsche Specialists in Surrey who can help you with your next luxury sports car purchase and who also have a Ferrari Dealership with a wide range of facilities, which will give you even more choice when buying a prestigious sports car.