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  • Jaguar Land Rover to show three new models at 2014 Pebble Beach

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    Jaguar Land Rover has announced three new product debuts that will happen at the Pebble Beach Automotive weekend – the company will present the new 550 horsepower (404 kW) Range Rover Sport SVR (global debut), the US version of the Jaguar F-TYPE Project 7 and the prototype of the new Jaguar Lightweight E-Type, of which just six cars will be built.

    All three vehicles are from Jaguar Land Rover’s newly created Special Operations division which, under the leadership of Managing Director, John Edwards, will focus on designing and engineering high specification vehicles, bespoke commissions, heritage products and branded goods.

    Perhaps, the most interesting model of the three is the F-TYPE Project 7, which is an all-aluminum, fully road-legal, two-seated roadster that features bespoke carbon-fiber aerodynamic aids. F-TYPE Project 7 is based on the 2014 Jaguar F-TYPE and features a Jaguar D-type inspired fairing, as this year marks the 60th anniversary of the iconic Jaguar D-type. The all-new Jaguar F-TYPE Coupe will also be on display at the Monterey Jet Center as part of the Petersen Automotive Museum’s World’s Greatest Sports Coupes Exhibit.

    At Pebble Beach Jaguar Land Rover will also present its full model line-up including the high-performance Range Rover Sport SVR, the Range Rover Long-wheelbase and the Range Rover Evoque Autobiography Black. Some event guests will also have the chance to drive current model year lineups including the Range Rover Supercharged, the Range Rover Sport Supercharged and others.

    Source: Jaguar Land Rover

  • Aston Martin to present 2015 V12 Vantage S Roadster at Pebble Beach

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    The famous luxury car maker Aston Martin has announced that its new 2015 V12 Vantage S Roadster will make its global debut at the Pebble Beach Automotive Week, which starts on August 14.

    The upcoming Aston Martin vehicle will deliver sporting agility and an enviable sports soundtrack thanks to its naturally aspirated Aston Martin AM28 6.0-liter V12 engine that delivers 565 horsepower (415 kW). Thanks to this engine and state-of-the-art Bosch engine management the new car can reach 201 mph (323 km/h), accelerating from rest to 60 mph (100 km/h) in just 3.9 seconds. When released, the new Aston Martin 2015 V12 Vantage S Roadster will be the car company’s most potent, fastest and fastest-accelerating series production roadster to date.

    The Aston Martin 2015 V12 Vantage S Roadster will be accompanied by the new Design Prototype 100 (DP-100), which makes a North American debut. Developed in six months time, the DP-100 is a new virtual-only GT racer. The upcoming car looks beautiful and will be available to owners of Gran Turismo 6 to download; later this month it will be shown as a full-sized hand-crafted model at Monterey.

    The DP-100 will come with a powerful twin-turbo V12 engine that delivers 800 HP (588 kW). In addition to that the prototype provides an exceptional level of detail with a fully functional suspension system and state-of-the-art electronics. The DP-100 will be exclusively available for viewings to customers and invited guests at the Aston Martin Estate (14-16 August) where it will be joined by the V12 Vantage S Roadster which will also lead the marque’s presence at Quail: A Motorsports Gathering (15 August).

    Source: Aston Martin

  • Galpin Ford GTR1 at Pebble Beach

    Galpin Auto Sports is going to introduce Ford GTR1 at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, next month. The sports car is inspired by Ford GT and comes with super-powerful engine.

    The GTR1 will be powered by a 5.4 liter twin-turbocharged V8 with 1,024HP (764 kW) and 998Nm (739 lb-ft) of torque. The top speed will be over 362 km/h (225 mph) – making it a truly modern and bold American mid-engine supercar.

    Designed by Galpin Auto Sports, the hand crafted all aluminum body was widened by 5” compared to the Ford GT, and constructed by renowned concept car builder Metalcrafters. It features 20” forged aluminum knock-off wheels fitted with Pirelli P-Zero tires, 6-piston brakes with full carbon rotors, jeweled headlamps and tail lamps and carbon fiber accents.

    The interior boasts a machined aluminum instrument cluster, a McIntosh sound system, and luxurious hand fabricated leather trimmed seats, dash, door panels and headliner. The Galpin Ford GTR1 will be extremely limited in production, with a choice of aluminum or carbon fiber bodies.

    “We’re incredibly excited and honored to celebrate the culmination of Galpin’s 60 years of creating unique vehicles with the debut of our first supercar at such respected venues,” commented Beau Boeckmann, Vice President of Galpin Motors and President of Galpin Auto Sports.

    Source: Galpin Auto Sports

  • 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!

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    Check out the specifications, below!

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    • 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

  • 2010 Devon GTX

    Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is the place which all the luxury brands prefers for the presentation of their new models for the first time, and that is the place which Devon Motorworks chose for the premiere of their all-new 2010 Devon GTX. (more…)

  • Bentley Mulsanne – the new flagship grand tourer

    Bentley Mulsanne is the name of the Bentley Motors all-new flagship grand tourer. The grand luxury car maker Bentley unveiled their new addition at the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance in Monterey, California. (more…)

  • Bugatti Sang Bleu Grand Sport

    The Bugatti Sang Bleu Grand Sport is the next surpise for the Bugatti’s 100th anniversary celebrations. The new Bugatti is a highlight that pays tribute to the legendary brand and it will be presented on the prestigious Pebble Beach event. (more…)

  • 2011 Infiniti M Makes Virtual Debut At Concours D’Elegance

    Infiniti today provided an advanced look at the all-new 2011 Infiniti M performance luxury saloon at the 59th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. This is the third generation of Infiniti’s popular M and the first to be sold across all of Infiniti’s 32 markets around the world, including Western Europe.

    Like the current Infiniti M, the next-generation design will be offered with V8 and V6 engines. The 2011 M models will be designated the Infiniti M56 and Infiniti M37 respectively, reflecting their more powerful, larger displacement engines. For Western Europe, the M56 will be replaced by a V6 performance diesel. (more…)

  • M Is For Mystery

    Infiniti, the luxury automotive brand from Japan, will preview its sixth model for Europe, the new Infiniti M performance luxury saloon, at the 59th annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in less than two weeks.

    The new Infiniti M will be the third generation of the car but the first to come to Western Europe. It will fit into Infiniti Europe’s range above the G37 Saloon.

    Images and information will be released via Infiniti Europe’s media website at 04:00CEST on August 15 following a private event at Pebble Beach.

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  • Bentley’s all-new model will debut at Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance

    Bentley Motors today celebrates its 90th anniversary and confirms that its all-new Bentley will be revealed – and named – in August at the Pebble Beach Concours D’ Elegance in Monterey, California where the company is a featured marque. (more…)

  • Production start for the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport

    Last year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in California was the setting for the very first public presentation of the new Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport. (more…)

  • Hyperion: A New Custom-Built Car From Pininfarina

    Pininfarina HyperionWhile arranging this press release, Andrea Pininfarina, Chairman and CEO of Pininfarina S.p.A., died in a road accident. Mr. Roland Hall, client and owner of the Hyperion, has decided to dedicate this car to his memory, remembering his outstanding human and professional qualities. A car as extraordinary as the man who left us, but who will remain with us forever. (more…)