Bentley Mulsanne

At the Geneva auto show Bentley has released full details on the ultra-luxury Mulsanne model.

And lots of details there are. First off, though, let's start with the powertrain figures, which are impressive enough. The Bentley Mulsanne comes with a twin-turbocharged 6.75 liter V8 engine with 512 PS (505 bhp / 377 kW) and a massive 1020 Nm (752 lb-ft) of torque kicking in at an early 1750 rpm.

But that is just the start of it because, as Bentley says, they only begin to build their cars where other automakers end, and the true exceptionalism of the Mulsanne is found in its luxury fixtures. "Over 170 hours - almost half the entire build process - goes into crafting the interior of the new Mulsanne," says head of interior design at Bentley Robin Page.

Rolling on standard 20-inch wheels (21-inch optional) the Mulsanne is more like a presidential suite on wheels than a vehicle with a few luxury fittings. There's the 60 GB multi-media system with an 8-inch dashboard screen and a 14-speaker audio system which also includes USB connectivity. The leather finish is available in 24 different colors, there are 23 seatbelt colors to choose from, the finest woods line the cabin, and Bentley's own carpeting with more fiber depth and density line the floor. It takes 15 hours just to hand-stitch the steering wheel.

Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible

Bentley's fastest, most powerful topless car can be seen parked at the Bentley stand in Geneva. The Continental Supersports Convertible has a twin-turbo W12 engine worth 463 kW (630 PS / 621 hp) and 800Nm (590 lb-ft) of torque. It is said to blast off from standstill to 100km/h in 3.9 seconds and stop accelerating at 325km/h (202 mph).

One of the car's main attractions is the fact that it can run on any combination of petrol and biofuel thanks to Bentley's FlexFuel technology.

The two-door four-seater features a satin-finish carbon-fibre trim, some Alcantara, and of course lots of leather. Bentley will customise and individualise the interior to the tastes of its customers.

It rides on 10-spoke 20-inch wheels with Pirelli Ultra High Performance tyres and comes with an AWD system with a rear-biased 40/60 torque split.

Gemballa MIG-U1 based Ferrari Enzo

German tuners Gemballa, known for their work with Porsche cars, may have taken a stab at the Ferrari Enzo. The Gemballa MIG-U1 is either a limited edition or a privately-commissioned one-off model that missed its planned debut at the Dubai Motor Show.

News of the car comes from the Ilyas and Mustafa Galadari Group, a company that runs several automotive businesses from their offices in Dubai. They claim the car has a completely new exhaust, and not just new tailpipes. The car boasts a unique rear bumper and wing, new side sills, and a front bumper. It appears the car has LED daytime lights as well.

It just wouldn't be a Gemballa without the roof-mounted air intake. Interior mods include quilted upholstery, dual-tone floor mats, and a video screen.

We hope to find out more about this car's performance specs in the next few days. No word yet if the Gemballa MIG-U1 will appear at the Geneva Motor Show in March.

Gemballa Tornado GTS 750 4-Seater New photos

A new set of photos featuring the Gemballa Tornado 750 GTS 4-seater has been released by the manufacturer. Gemballa engineers have made a few changes to the €400,000 SUV-come-sports car in an effort to keep the vehicle fresh.

At the front, we immediately noticed the new teardrop-shaped CGT headlights being used on the car, similar to those found on the Carrerra GT-based Gemballa Mirage GT. Slight modifications to the lower half of the front bumper appears to now include fog lights. In back, a new rear spoiler design includes three sections of lighting, as opposed to just one. One of the close-ups also shows the center-mounted camera in the grille, possibly part of the SUV's infotainment and night vision system.

Earlier in the year, we reported that engineers had stripped about 250 kilos (551 lbs) from the vehicle's weight. Combined with 750-horsepower turbo V8 engine that produces up to 1,050 Nm, this vehicle hits 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds. A top speed of over 300 km/h (186.4mph) is also possible.

Naturally, this required bigger wheels, brakes, and air intakes, all of which can be found here. Gemballa uses a 415/380 mm braking system with six-piston calipers in the front, and four-piston calipers at the back. 12x22" forged GT Sport Wheels are also used on the now 70 mm lower vehicle. The package is rounded out with sport seats in the front and back, video screens all around, leather, Alcantara, and a set of carbon trim inserts.

Aston Martin One-77 Hits 220mph During Development Testing

Aston Martin is accelerating development on the upcoming One-77 supercar. During top secret high-speed testing in the south of France the car comfortably achieved a top speed of 220.007mph (354.86 km/h) under dry but windy conditions. More tests will be conducted in the new year, including dynamic testing.

The One-77 is powered by a 7.3-litre V12 engine and will be Aston's most powerful and of course expensive road car ever. It is a two-door, two-seat coupe with a carbon fibre monocoque body structure.

A limited production run of only 77 will be produced and sales are scheduled to start in the middle of 2010.

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2010 Mercedes SLS Panamericana Body Package by Gullwing America

Texan Tuner Arturo Alonso, and his Gullwing-America team, have come up with a cool new project, and gave us an exclusive first look at the renderings. The 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS Panamericana makes the SLS look more like the classic Gullwing 300SL.

This is not the first time Alonso has harkened back to the past. GW America previously designed a much-liked updated version of the Gullwing with a 370 horsepower, 5.5-liter V8 engine.

Like their last project, the SLS Panamericana features hybrid body panels. This time around, the company chose aluminum and carbon fiber as the two materials for the seven different body parts, as well as chrome detailing. We would have liked to have seen some chrome accenting on the front grille, like their previous project. Replacing the LED daytime lights for something more unique could also be a interesting touch.

Nonetheless, the SLS Panamericana is a very good looking car, especially with the pearl white, red stripes, and red brakes. Racing stripes and exterior color can be customized on request. Xenon headlights were used, as well as custom five-point star wheels. The wheels measure 19-inches up front, and 20-inches in back.

Although the interior was mostly unchanged, plaid, contrasting Alcantara inserts were placed in the seats. The Panamericana logo is also emblazoned on new, lit aluminum door sills.

Alonso tells WCF that the 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS Panamericana package is scheduled for development in Germany as soon as they receive a delivery of OEM parts. Pricing and availability will be announced in the near future.

Ferrari 458 Italia Configurator Launched with New Jaw-Dropping Video

Ferrari has released a 458 Italia configurator and a new promotional video which shows the car's racing abilities.

While there's nothing groundbreaking about the configurator, it will likely placate your fantasy for Italian exotics. Users can choose from 26 different exterior colors, two 20-inch wheel designs, and five brake disc caliper colors. Inside, visitors can build an exclusive interior that reflects their personal sense of style.

With your dream car created, check out the video to see two 458 Italias doing 'hot laps' around Italy's Mugello racing circuit.

As we have previously reported, the 458 is powered by 4.5-liter V8 engine that produces 570 hp and 540 Nm of torque. The massive V8 is connected to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, which enables the car to rocket from 0-100 km/h in less than 3.4 seconds. If you keep your foot planted, the Italia will eventually top out somewhere in the neighborhood of 325 km/h (202 mph).

Rolls Royce Ghost Preview

What we see on this promotional video clip is Rolls-Royce's next biggest seller. The Ghost will be RR's smallest model in the range. Product Manager Dan Balmer takes us through a short ride in the exclusive super luxury car. The pre-production unit looks immaculate especially with that aluminium-covered bonnet. Balmer is all smiles as he explains how the Ghost produces supercar figures but is much more comfortable than those types of cars.

Rolls-Royce will officially unveil it at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show in just over a month's time. Some engine details already available: 6.6-litre turbocharged V12 making 420kW (571hp) and peak torque of 780Nm. It is coupled to an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission and 0 - 100km/h is achieved in 4.9 seconds and 0 - 60mph in 4.7 seconds.