SS Customs Improved An Outstanding Pagani Huayra

How do you go about improving a car that’s already perfect?
Apparently, you add a brand new vinyl wrap to it. At least that’s what the tuning experts over at SS Customs did with this stunning Pagani Huayra – one of the world’s most beautiful and exclusive supercars. Even though it might sound like a minor addition, the wrap really does help the car in the visual department, as it allows it to boast a more menacing and aggressive look.

The tuners would have probably attempted to create a body kit for this outstanding car, but doing this would have been difficult without messing with the vehicle’s outstanding aerodynamics. The base car is the carbon fiber version of the Pagani Huayra, and it received various satin black chrome and red details across its body. SS Customs also added a few carbon fiber interior trims as well as a gorgeous set of black alloy wheels. The result is breathtaking.

MANSORY Carbonado “Black Diamond” Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4

Almost three years go the breathtaking Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 got a sleek makeover from Mansory, morphing into the mind blowing Mansory Carbonado.

But the guys from Mansory didn’t stop there and decided to take their upgrade program for the Aventador to the next level, with more carbon, even more power and more goodies.

That’s how the Mansory Carbonado “Black Diamond” was born, with 1250 horsepower under the hood and a sleek and rather intimidating look. This supercar is powered by the same 6.5L V12 engine as the standard Aventador, but it’s got two new turbochargers that take car’s power from 690 HP to 1250 HP, which is almost double.

With all this power, the Black Diamond edition could go from 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 2.6 mind blowing seconds and it could reach a top speed of 380 km/h (236 mph). But this stunning ride has more than just a massive amount of horses under the hood, as it features a much lighter body thanks to a lot of new carbon fiber elements.

Boasting all-over black carbon fiber, the Aventador received a striking carbon skirt with optimized air intakes for improved ventilation, a new front lip spoiler and an exchanged front wing and bonnet. The interior also has a couple of upgrades, like non slip aluminum pedals and a newly positioned started button.

We don’t know yet how much this beauty will cost, but we know that the MANSORY Carbonado “Black Diamond” Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 is absolutely incredible!

Bentley unveils new EXP 10 Speed 6 Prototype

Unveiled at the prestigious Geneva Motor Show earlier this month, the new EXP 10 Speed 6, gently dubbed the new ‘Bentley baby’ is a spectacular two-seater that is posed to redefine the market for luxurious vehicles when it becomes available in three years time.

The new model is expected to be powered by a specially-tweaked 500 brake-horse-power 4.0 litre twin-turbo engine – only recently introduced into other Bentley models. This will allow the EXP to match the top speed of 200mph of other cars in the Bentley range.

In terms of design it is a considerably smaller car with only two seats and two doors, but the change in size does not come at the expense of comfort. The smaller sporty car offers a sublime blend of “modern automotive design, highly skilled handcrafting, the finest materials and advanced performance technology” as eloquently described by a Bentley spokesman. It is a model packed with potential as it offers thrilling, driver-oriented performance with trademark modern Bentley luxury and effortlessness.

The coupé is believed to be the start of a radical new family of five distinct models. With a price tag of Euro 168.500 (£120,000) the high performance two-seater sports car will be the epitome of pinnacle luxury. From the striking copper elements on both exterior and interior features to the innovative technology and excellent craftsmanship – this model is an embodiment of Bentley’s design ambition.

Futuristic technology in the face of two-metal 3D texturing and a deftly intuitive 12” touchscreen facilitates the driving experience. The quilted sports seats are aesthetically-pleasing and covered in high-quality leather.

The new EXP 10 Speed 6 concept captures Bentley’s signature style brilliantly with its design reinterpreting the classic Continental GT styling cues like the four-round headlamps and matrix grille. A beautiful and subtle change are the stretched-oval taillamps over top dual exhaust tips of the same shape.

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The Continental GT V8 S Convertible

Bentley Continental GTC V8S Test : between Sport and Relaxation

If, for most of the uninitiated, the brand Bentley evokes extremely refined aristocratic limousines, full of leather and wood, this does not really stick to the reality.

Because Bentley was, firstly, a brand designed for sport, which has won the prestigious 24 heures du Mans six times. From this point of view, the Continental GT Coupé, with its sporty ambitions, is the most consistent descendant of this age.

To discover how Bentley really expresses this dynamism on the road, we took the wheel of the last Continental GTC V8S, which is, you have noticed it, a convertible. Do not see any infringement with the story above mentioned as the Bentley 3l, 4 ½ l and the Speed Six, Le Mans’ winners, were also convertibles!

Essential Soft-top

What is seducing from the first kilometers is the outstanding quality of the sound-proofing hood, which offers, in addition to its three layers, a very particular line to this GTC.

The feeling to the touch offered by a soft hood and its muffled doubling can never be equalled by a hard-top. I am left wondering why some are choosing to weigh down even more their cars with these rigid elements hardly ever attractive.

This soft-top fades away in 25 seconds and this, up to 30 km/h, which offers to the Continental GTC a even more compelling profile. No place for debate, a car of this caliber needs to feature a soft-top to preserve refinement and elegance.

Luxury inside

I must admit it, I lied. Indeed, the first true feeling that we experiment when we open the heavy door of the Continental passes through the nostril.

There is a multitude of leathers used in the motor industry but none smells like the ones used by Bentley. British are mastering this field and besides the quality of aspect and materials, the exhalation of the saddlery achieves to make you feel dizzy.

Necessarily, after such a warm welcome, smiling is required and there is a lot more to discover. It seems that there is no part of the cockpit that slips from electrification. The design of the board, that subtly evokes the winged logo of Bentley, highlights the carbon (or the wood) and the aluminium.

The most recent productions offer more embedded technologies, outstanding connectivity and a multitude of functions, even some digital dashboards.

After having handle theses aluminium buttons, grazed this over stitched leather, one left wondering whether high-end-luxury can really disregard the manual commands as there are making us feeling the quality of all these noble materials.

Wouldn’t these modernities, such as the touch screens, remove this particular feeling of prestige and luxury to these singular cars? Unless is it a topic of age? Time will tell us but Bentley did not decide yet and the touch screen can also be controlled thanks to metal wheels and buttons.

On this kind of model, the cockpit is always designed according to the customer’s personal tastes, needless to judge this one. Just note that Crewe’s craftsmen will be attentive to your desires and that the only constant is the quality of the fittings and of the finishing.

For the rest, your imagination and your budget will dictate the designers.

Smooth Character

Under the bonnet, our Continental GTC V8S does not feature the powerful W12 but the evolution of the « small » V8 which offers 528 ch and a staggering 680 Nm from a mere 1700 rpm.

This V8S takes advantage of the opportunity to lighten its nose without becoming a ballerina, as it weighs 2.5 tons. These characteristics allow us to form an opinion on the sporty character of our British!

To achieve 0 to 100 km/h, the 4.80m of our yacht need 4.7s, proof of the effectiveness of the 4 driving wheels and of the strength of this V8 4.0l biturbo whose rumbling will seduce the sportiest customers, much less the music-lovers.

With the first curve comes the behaviour’s chapter and more particularly, the suspension adjustable according to 4 positions. After some there and back between Comfort and Sport, you will conclude that the first position is the best one. It avoids all the useless trepidation that could spoil your pleasure.

The Continental GTC V8S, featuring a ZF eight-speed automatic transmission, wasn't conceived anyway to be brusque. However, it will be an extraordinary, a serene and a fast car ideal to drive around.

The fresh temperatures will not be an issue as everything has been conceived so that you will not feel what’s going out of the cockpit, soft-top open or not. Needless to say that the sound system by Naim will be perfect to entertain a lonely driver.

You have understood, the British conception of the sport car is very far, from by instance, the conception of the German, who possess most of the British prestigious brands. Let’s hope that this difference will carry on so that a Continental will continue to transport its passengers from A to B, but also within another dreamlike universe, with this taste of detachment that characterize our British neighbors.

Powerful Lamborghini Asterion LPI 910-4

Who would have thought that we’d see the day when Lamborghini creates a hybrid supercar? The Asterion LPI 910-4 was launched during the Paris Motor Show, and it represents a “technology demonstrator” – a title that pretty much speaks for itself. 

Yes, the Asterion is just a concept at this point, but it could very well represent the future of Lamborghini automobiles. It boasts a mix of comfort, performance and great looks, which is a known recipe for perfect cars.

The powertrain is based on three electric motors complemented by a beastly 5.2-liter V-10 engine. The engine is able to dish out 610 horsepower, while the electric motors provide 300 horsepower of their own. With a combined output of 910 horsepower, the Lamborghini Asterion LPI 910-4 is able to perform a 0-62 sprint in 3 seconds flat, and its top speed reaches the mind-boggling figure of 199 mph. In pure electric mode, the car can reach a maximum speed of 78mph and flaunts a range of 31 miles.

 The vehicle’s CO2 emissions are what you would expect from a modern hybrid: 157 g/mi. We should also mention the 57mpg mileage, which is extremely impressive for such a powerful ride.

As we said before, this amazing concept by Lamborghini has everything it takes to be considered the perfect car. Even though it is the most powerful Lambo ever made, it features a refined, welcoming interior and is able to ensure a comfortable ride.

Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 By Novitec Torad

The tuning experts over at Novitec Torado managed to transform a regular Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 into an even more impressive machine visually and performance-wise.

As far as the aesthetic modifications go, the tuners implemented a superb carbon fiber aero body kit that not only looks great but also improves the vehicle’s aerodynamics. The kit includes new side skirts, a 2-part front spoiler, a new rear diffuser, a trunk lid with air ducts, an adjustable rear wing and new air extractors.

Inside, the vehicle flaunts custom leather and Alcantara pieces as well as clear-coated carbon-fiber parts. The suspension was created in close partnership with KW Automotive and can be adjusted according to the owner’s preference. The client can also opt to lower the Aventador’s ride height permanently (by 30mm) by installing a set of sports springs. The wheels measure 21 inches at the rear and 20 inches at the back, and they are enveloped in high-end tires.

Under the hood, the Lamborghini’s 6.5-liter V12 engine received an ECU upgrade as well as a sports exhaust that flaunts an electronic sound management system. The engine now has an amazing power output of 718 horsepower and 522 lb ft of torque, which is quite impressive even for a Lambo supercar.

The final model of the “Les Légendes de Bugatti” honors Ettore Bugatti

The sixth and final model of the exclusive “Les Légendes de Bugatti” (Bugatti Legends) edition honors company founder Ettore Bugatti. As with the five previous Legends, only three of the final Legends model will be produced, each priced at €2.35 million net.

Alongside the world premiere of the Ettore Bugatti Legend, for the first and only time, Bugatti will be presenting all six models of the Legends Edition in Monterey, California on Friday, August 15 at The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering and also on Sunday, August 17 at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

The “Ettore Bugatti” Legend is based on the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse1, as are all the other Legends. The super sports car is powered by a 1,200 PS, 8-litre W16 engine that transmits an unequalled 1,500 Nm at 3,000 to 5,000 rpm to the tarmac. Acceleration from zero to 100 km/h takes 2.6 seconds. With a maximum speed of 408.84 km/h (254 MPH) with the roof down, the Vitesse is the world’s fastest production roadster ever built.

The design of the carbon body of the Legends model “Ettore Bugatti” is based on a 1932 Type 41 Royale with the chassis number 41111 and sports a “yin-yang” color split. The front part is made of hand-polished aluminium and finished with a clear coating. Bugatti is the only manufacturer to use clear-coated aluminium on a production vehicle.

For the first time, this material is used for the entire front and side panels including the bonnet and the doors. The vehicle’s rear, sill panels and A-pillar trims are finished with dark-blue exposed carbon.

Bugatti is using two types of leather for the first time in the “Ettore Bugatti” Legend. Traditional calf’s leather in a natural brown (Brun Cavalier) is used throughout the vehicle interior. Those parts that are typically touched by hand including the steering wheel rim, gear lever, door handles, centre console armrest and door handle recesses, the switches in the door trims and in the roof module are all jacketed in an exclusive, natural cordovan leather.

The eye-catching feature of the interior is the platinum-coated dancing elephant, that is inset in the cover of the rear centre box and reminiscent of the hood ornament of the Type 41 Royale. The figure was originally sculpted by Ettore’s brother, Rembrandt.

Other well-known Legends features have also been included in this vehicle, namely the “Brun Cavalier” leather-clad insert in the centre console extension which bears the “Les Légendes de Bugatti” nameplate and the relief of the dancing elephant as well as the door sills bearing the portrait and signature of Ettore Bugatti.