Tag: Concours d’Elegance

  • Acura Precision Concept has received some special attention at the Concours d’Elegance

    2016 Acura Precision Concept Acura Precision Concept was chosen as one of the featured models on the Concept Lawn at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on Sunday, August 21. As we have told you, the vehicle is created at the Acura Design Studio in California as a dynamic and passionate expression of Acura’s ‘Precision Crafted Performance’ project.

    The Concept itself offers a supercar-like stance, high-performance-oriented drivetrain system and overall body shape, neat proportions and of course, this impeccable styling that only Acura designers can develop and deliver us.

    Furthermore, the athletic stance is enhanced by deep side surfaces and large and beautiful 22-inch wheels. In terms of styling, the vehicle strikes with signature lights: the front strikes with  Jewel Constellation LED headlights and the back hits with floating LED taillights.

    Of course, the worthy vehicle also proudly shows a neat interior design with cantilevered surfaces that meet sweet tones, modern details and all-time classic lines and curves. Instantly recognizable are the double-layered instrument panel, the high-contrast front seat surfaces, the thin floating rear seats and the modern lounge furniture.

    Long story short, this vehicle is far more valuable and beautiful than we all thought. So, we do congratulate the whole Acura team and we wish themthe very best of luck, love and success.

    Source: Acura 

  • Cadillac Ciel Concept

    Huge open-top¸ four-doors, elegant lines and enormous front hood? That’s right – Cadillac, but this time – Ciel Concept, which was introduced at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

    Of course, the picture needs a twin-turbo 3.6 liter V6 to be completed. The power is more than satisfying for a blast in the hair – 431PS (317 kW) and 583Nm (430 lb-ft) of torque. The all wheel-drive is present. However, we don’t like that. The open-tops need to be rear-wheel-drive… PERIOD!

    The interior is awesome:

    * Sloping bolsters on the seats that allow passengers to slide into the seats more comfortably
    * A personal device storage area on the front of the console with inductive charging and Bluetooth connectivity
    * A power-assisted transmission shifter that deploys as soon as the engine is started
    * Lighting in the armrests that combines a natural light well for daytime driving and ambient lighting for nighttime drives
    * Door storage areas that are inspired by premium fashion accessories and open with high-quality zippers
    * Pull-out blankets are available for all three passengers and retract automatically
    * All the seats have heating and cooling features, along with a drawer containing sun lotion, sun glasses and towels, as well as aromatherapy that is controlled from the rear armrest.

    Finally, the Ciel Concept comes with carbon ceramic brake rotors behind the 22” rims. We are in love with this car and hopefully it will go in production. It just has to be seen on the road with four ladies inside it. Sexy!

    Cadillac Ciel Concept FrontSide
    Cadillac Ciel Concept FrontSide

    Check out the specifications, below!

    Cadillac Ciel Concept

    • Body style / driveline:

      Four-door, four-passenger convertible with longitudinally mounted front engine and all-wheel drive
      Wheelbase (in / mm): 125 / 3175
      Length (in / mm): 203.7 / 5174
      Width (in / mm): 77.5 / 1968
      Height (in / mm): 50 / 1270

    • Engine type:

      3.6L V-6 with twin turbochargers; DOHC, continuously variable valve timing and direct injection
      Horsepower: 425PS  (317kW)
      Torque: 583Nm (430 lb-ft)

    • Transmission:

      Hybrid with low-speed all-electric drive

    • Front suspension:

      Independent SLA with monotube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar

    • Rear suspension:

      Independent multilink with monotube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar

    • Brakes:

      Four-wheel disc with ABS; vented front rotors with six-piston calipers and solid rear rotors with four-piston calipers

    • Wheel size and type:

      9J x 22” aluminum with brushed nickel accents

    • Tire size:

      265/35R22

  • Lagonda V12 Prototype gets the gold at Double Twelve

    The inaugural Brooklands Motoring Festival: The Double Twelve, which took place over 28/29 June, was a resounding success with almost 15,000 visitors attending over the weekend. (more…)