Bentley Continental GT

The Bentley Continental GT is two plus two coupe touring, published in 2003, replacing the old Rolls-Royce-based Continental R and T. It is equipped with a 5,998 cc (366.0 cubic inches) (6.0 liters) twin-turbo W12 engine that produces an output DIN rated at 560 metric horsepower (412 kW, 552 hp) 6100 rpm and torque of 650 Newton-meters ( 479 ft • lbf) at 1.600 to 6.100 rpm. transmission Torsen-based permanent four-wheel is standard. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h (0 to 62.1 km / h) in 4.8 seconds, and go to a top speed of 318 km / h (197.6 mph).

The four-door Continental Flying Spur sedan was first introduced at the Geneva Motor Show 2005. The Flying Spur uses most of the technical underpinnings of the Bentley Continental GT, and was introduced to European markets and North America in the summer of 2005. In general, the Bentley Continental GT and Flying Spur have driven Bentley annual production of about 1,000 units in 2003 to 9,200 units in 2006.

The Flying Spur is the 12-cylinder engine 6 liter that could accelarate from 0-60mph in 4.9 seconds. Unlike a conventional 12-cylinder with two rows of six, 6-liter engine of the Continental is set in four banks of three cylinders in W formation. Therefore, despite its small size, this engine can produce 552bhp (412kW). The Flying Spur Speed is 194 mph (312 kmh).

A notable aspect of the Continental Flying Spur is its grille. Designed to resemble traditional chromed brass mesh is a metal base coated with plastic. This was mounted as a safety device is designed to disintegrate in a collision with a pedestrian.

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Autobianchi A112 Abarth

Autobianchi A112 is a small car produced by Italian automaker Autobianchi. It was developed using the mechanics behind the Fiat 127 And then was introduced in 1969 to replace the White and Primrose, and was built until 1986, when it made way for modern brand products Autobianchi Y10 (as most export markets such as the Lancia Y10. A112s over 1.2 million units produced in the Autobianchi Milan.

The A112 is only available with a 3-door body. It was offered with an overhead valve engine of 903 cc Fiat 850 is capable of achieving 42 PS (31 kW). The Auto Bianchi represented the first appearance of this engine in a front-engine, front wheel drive configuration, which later became known to a wider range of drivers in the top-selling Fiat 127 and its derivatives.

November 1977 (new A112) was introduced: Autobianchi even now, the use of expensive version was to make (Elegant A112) (or, in some export markets, A112 Elite), which included improved seats, a blend of senior and equipment, including a 5-speed gearbox, later in life. The most important thing elegant package including extended to 956 cc engine promising 48 hp (35 kW, 47 hp) and torque.

The most interesting part of the A112 Abarth, which was introduced in 1971. It was prepared by the Motor Sports division of Fiat Group and the first engine of 982 cc, which is obtained by adding a section related to a sports exhaust spirit of the carburetor, a camshaft different. In 1975, the shift was increased to 1049 cc, when the power is increased to 58 hp (43 kW, 57 hp) and 70 hp (51 kW, 69 hp) at 6600 rpm, and weighs only 700 kg (1543 lb ). 1975 was also the first A112 model with a 5-speed manual transmission. These changes began to be nervous A112 aircraft, much admired by fans of the benefits young people. The car had been taken in various rally events across Europe and even created one for the trophy.

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Austin A90 Atlantic

Austin A90 Atlantic was a British car produced by Austin Motor Company, launched initially as a four-seater sports convertible. He made his debut at the 1948 Earls Court Motor Show in London, with production models built between spring 1949 and late 1950. The sports coupe with two doors followed a year later, she was presented at the Salon of 1949 and was a driving force in the production at Longbridge between 1950 and 1952, the 1954th Atlantic should not be confused with Austin's next 'A90' model Austin Westminster.

Atlantic was one of the first postwar cars were built by Austin, and was said to be in abstract style, Leonard Lord, the then President of the Austin and then the British Motor Corporation (BMC), although the design was actually more likely to work by a resident of Austin Italian designer Dick Burzi. The car was almost certainly influenced the 1946 Pininfarina medium-bodied Alfa Romeo convertible, which happened to end up in the Longbridge factory in the middle of 1947, just months before the light blue 16 hp sports prototype made its first appearance in the experimental group and close streets around the factory.

With the edict of government and then 'Export or die' and Steel granted only to those who have generated much needed revenue in dollars, the Atlantic has been designed specifically to appeal to the tastes of Americans (some ways resembles a 1949 Mercury and a chrome hood looks like the Pontiac Chieftains at the time). The car also is doing minute-retailer, with front wings that swept up the tail rounded, enclosed rear wheels, integrated fog lamps installed a fire in the center to the model of air inbox, then unheard of luxury in the form of hydraulic windows and hood (roof), 'intermittent' (as opposed to state, for the U.S. market at least) and the possibility of EKCO radio autocrat or HMV. The top end of Austin has been offered in a variety of 'jewelescent' colors.

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Audi Locus

LOCUS name, a situation that defines a continuous figure is a curve. The main design features are the way its surface shapes are formed with a continuous flow from front to rear of the car. The inspiration for which was obviously the Mother Nature we deal with every day but somehow usually do not realize that e-period in nature in some way its specific curves and flow lines, is very rare spot perfectly straight lines. The main objective was to implement this design aspect into a car that creates a feeling of relaxation, energetic, dynamic and secure.

It obvious curved line that starts with sharp edges in front, the mean flow slightly curved downward, while the column and then go back to the rear wheel arches to follow its way back until the diffuser. This same curve language is also applicable to the greenhouse, and how the shape of the windows. The front is aggressive, looking somewhat traditional AUDI grill and air vents, which are by far the shape of the headlights to create a unique feel. Back is naturally well-defined organic curves and detail, rear lights are designed to be integrated without outtakes underneath them to avoid unnecessary detail. dual exhaust and fairly empty rear creates a sense of subtlety.

Another feature is the air intake to the roof, which was designed to avoid distracting design elements on the roof of a car that combines style functionality.End Audi Locus Concept Design by Ugur Sahin again.

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Aston Martin Vanquish

Aston Martin Vanquish is a coach, which was designed by Ian Callum and manufactured by Aston Martin. After the introduction to the collection since 2001, it was Aston Martin flagship vehicle. And bring to the recognition of the public were then invited to an official car and James Bond film Die Another Day-mail was closed in 2007. Aston Martin DBS V12 temporarily replace it atop Aston for replacement until 2010.

The Vanquish was developed in the wake of a GT concept car, the Concept Car Project Vantage, which began with a V-12 engine on the North American International Auto Show in January 1998. The production model was unveiled in 2000 and mass production began in 2001 (the car arrived in the United States as a 2002 model). The car was largely unchanged until 2005, when the Vanquish S model debuted at the at the 2004 Paris Show, with more power, revisions and new soft style wheels. It is also integrated with a bunch of 2004 option, the dynamic sports package, which is incorporated sport suspension, steering and braking. This model was sold in 2005 (with base Vanquish) and 2006 (as stand-alone) model years in the U.S. with minor modifications, it was not sold in the United States for 2007.

The end of the Vanquish production cycle was celebrated with the Vanquish S Ultimate Edition. Aston Martin has announced that the last 40 cars built would have exterior color of a new 'Ultimate Black' upgraded interior, and personalized plates threshold. More importantly, the Vanquish Ultimate Edition is the first to be offered with a manual transmission with manual transmission standard. The gearbox semi-automatic in the original Vanquish has been widely criticized by Jeremy Clarkson in BBC Top Gear), if this change was met with approval by the automotive press. Aston Martin has offered to modernize the new gearbox in any Vanquish, at a cost of £ 13,250.

Aston Martin has often said it is considered a roadster version of the Vanquish, particularly in response to the Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina, but no version of this type created. The Vanquish is the basis of two concept cars, both shown at the Geneva International Centre in 2004, the Zagato Roadster (convertible seat-2) and the Bertone Jet 2 (a door Shooting Brake-2). Vanquish production ending 19, 2007, coinciding with the closure of the Newport Pagnell factory after 49 years of operation. The last car was a Vanquish S Ultimate Edition in black. In April 2008, his appearance in the James Bond film Die Another Day 2002 (led by Bono who last played Pierce Brosnan) has obtained the Vanquish third in the list of cars to the best film ever behind the Minister of The Italian Job, and KITT Knight Rider.

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