Bentley bringing 500-hp, twin-turbo V8 Continental to Detroit

The Bentley Continental GT and GTC V8 has been unwrapped and it's a kinder, gentler bulldog that makes do with "just" 500 horsepower and 481 pound-feet from its 4.0-liter, twin-turbo V8. That is down 20 horsepower and up just 8 pound-feet from the output of the Audi S8, with which it shares the innovatively-packaged, cylinder-deactivating V8. We're going to guess that's to leave unquestionable space between it and the 631-hp Continental GT, and so Bentley could reach its 40 percent improvement goal with respect to emissions and gas mileage.

Specific numbers aren't divulged just yet, but it will get from standstill to 60 mph in under five seconds and will go more than 500 miles on a tank. Unless the tank size has changed from the 24-gallon receptacle in the big daddy W12, which we doubt, that means the V8 is good for at least 21 miles per gallon.

You'll be able to tell this one apart by its black grille with chrome accents, red Bentley "B" badge (red badges were traditionally used on sportier Bentleys, so we're not sure if that's meant to be a sign of this coupe's performance vs. the W12) and reworked treatment of the lower grille. The package rides on 20-inch wheels, same size as the flagship GT, but in back you'll find "figure-eight" tailpipes (which will quickly be swapped for something less obvious) and another red badge.

Both coupe and sedan will introduce themselves to rich buyers and not-so-rich voyeurs at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. You'll find a press release after the jump with obligatory references to inconceivable colors like Dark Fiddleback Eucalyptus, and a high-res gallery of photos for much more understandable pleasures above.

Bentley bringing 500-hp, twin-turbo V8 Continental to Detroit

The Bentley Continental GT and GTC V8 has been unwrapped and it's a kinder, gentler bulldog that makes do with "just" 500 horsepower and 481 pound-feet from its 4.0-liter, twin-turbo V8. That is down 20 horsepower and up just 8 pound-feet from the output of the Audi S8, with which it shares the innovatively-packaged, cylinder-deactivating V8. We're going to guess that's to leave unquestionable space between it and the 631-hp Continental GT, and so Bentley could reach its 40 percent improvement goal with respect to emissions and gas mileage.

Specific numbers aren't divulged just yet, but it will get from standstill to 60 mph in under five seconds and will go more than 500 miles on a tank. Unless the tank size has changed from the 24-gallon receptacle in the big daddy W12, which we doubt, that means the V8 is good for at least 21 miles per gallon.

You'll be able to tell this one apart by its black grille with chrome accents, red Bentley "B" badge (red badges were traditionally used on sportier Bentleys, so we're not sure if that's meant to be a sign of this coupe's performance vs. the W12) and reworked treatment of the lower grille. The package rides on 20-inch wheels, same size as the flagship GT, but in back you'll find "figure-eight" tailpipes (which will quickly be swapped for something less obvious) and another red badge.

Both coupe and sedan will introduce themselves to rich buyers and not-so-rich voyeurs at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. You'll find a press release after the jump with obligatory references to inconceivable colors like Dark Fiddleback Eucalyptus, and a high-res gallery of photos for much more understandable pleasures above.

2012 MINI Cooper Coupe Official Specs

The 2012 Mini Coupe has finally been revealed in all its production-ready glory, replete with racing stripes. That’s right, Mini has released official images and specs of the new 2-seat Coupe, a hatchback model that goes on sale in October.
Let’s be clear; no one buys a Mini for its commodious cabin and cavernous cargo area. But the area beneath the rear hatch is larger than you might expect in the new Coupe, and it’s aided by a pass-through that allows longer objects to be carried in the car.
Sharp handling reflexes and zingy engines are the Mini mainstay; and the Coupe variant looks to keep these attributes at Mini’s exciting levels. We’ve already had a brief stint behind the wheel of the Mini Coupe and came away highly impressed.
Mild to Wild
There will be a Mini Coupe for everyone—or at least anyone who doesn’t need to haul more than one passenger and a lot of luggage. Three models will be available: Mini Cooper Coupe, the Mini Cooper S Coupe and the Mini John Cooper Works Coupe. The base Coupe is motivated by a 121-bhp 1.6-liter inline-4 that benefits from fully variable valve timing. The base Coupe can reach 60 mph in claimed 8.3 seconds, and it has a top speed of 127 mph.
Next is the Cooper S Coupe, powered by the 181-bhp turbocharged 1.6-liter inline-4. With twin-scroll turbo on overboost, there’s 192 lb.-ft. of torque available from a nice and flat 1700 rpm to 4500 rpm. The Cooper S Coupe reaches 60 mph in 6.5 seconds, while top speed jumps to 142 mph. If that’s not enough, the Mini John Cooper Works Coupe serves up 208 bhp—also courtesy of a turbocharged 1.6-liter—and this car hits 60 mph in a fleet 6.1 seconds. Top speed for the JCW Coupe is 147 mph.
Fine Details
At various points, the design of the Mini Coupe had us wondering if the production model would live up to racy looking concept. Test mules in bizarre camouflage didn’t inspire a lot of confidence. Yet the Mini Coupe in production trim manages to balance cuteness with sporty aggression. The lowered roofline (the “helmet” roof, in Mini-speak) appears much better integrated into the design—and the contrasting color scheme with racing stripes works well. A recess in the headliner is also smart, as the Coupe’s roofline has been lowered by about an inch when compared to the standard Mini.
Out back, the retractable rear spoiler automatically raises at 50 mph. The driver can also position the spoiler manually, via a button on the overhead control panel. The entire chassis, derived from that of the Convertible, has been strengthened. Wheel sizes range from 15 inches for the base Coupe, up to 16s and 17s, respectively, on the Cooper S and JCW versions. A 6-speed manual transmission is standard, with a 6-speed Steptronic automatic available on the Cooper and Cooper S (the JCW is available only with the manual gearbox).
Every Mini Coupe comes equipped with Dynamic Stability Control (which includes ABS, EBD, Cornering Brake Control, Brake Assist and Hill-Start Assist). But only the JCW comes standard with Dynamic Traction Control, which has integrated Electronic Differential Lock control. That means the 2012 JCW Mini Coupe squirts out of corners with superb thrust, not spinning its inside front wheel excessively.
When it goes on sale in October, the 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe will be priced at $22,000, with the Cooper S version starting at $25,300 and the JCW at $31,900. That’s a little more expensive than the 2012 Mini Hardtop, which will be priced at $20,200, $23,800 and $30,600, respectively.

2012 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe

One of the selling points of Cadillac’s superb  coupe and sedan was that even modestly-engined models could be ordered with a row-it-yourself gearbox. Buy a Performance or Premium package CTS with the 3.6-liter V-6 engine, and you could select either a six speed manual or a six speed automatic. Even base, 3.0-liter equipped cars could be ordered with a manual transmission, which gave Cadillac bragging rights and the ability to counter sales of European sport sedans. Competitive products from Audi and BMW gave buyers the option of a stick or a slushbox, and including a manual transmission option was key to Cadillac’s market positioning (even if most buyers opted for the automatic). That’s changed for 2012, and if you’re looking to buy a 3.0-liter or 3.6-liter Cadillac CTS with a manual transmission, you’re out of luck. Insufficient demand for the manual transmission has forced GM to cease production, since it’s simply not cost effective to build cars that customers don’t want to buy. Since there’s no significant difference in other mechanicals between the 2011 and 2012 cars, you may still have luck shopping dealer inventory for a manual-transmission-equipped 2011 CTS coupe or sedan.
The change doesn’t impact Cadillac’s CTS-V models, which continue to be available with either the six speed manual or the six speed automatic transmission. Even the CTS-V Sportwagon can be ordered with a manual transmission, making it the only 556 horsepower, row-it-yourself station wagon on the market today. Ironically, the CTS-V’s record Nürburgring lap time was set in an automatic-equipped car, with the transmission in “Sport” mode. Sure, the automatic is faster, but it’s no where near as satisfying to drive.

2011 Ford Mustang GT Coupe

The 2011 Mustang is a 2-door, 4-passenger family coupe, sports coupe, convertible, or convertible sports car, available in 8 trims, ranging from the V6 Coupe to the GT Premium Convertible.

Upon introduction, the V6 Coupe is equipped with a standard 3.7-liter, V6, 305-horsepower engine that achieves 19-mpg in the city and 29-mpg on the highway. The GT Premium Convertible is equipped with a standard 5.0-liter, V8, 412-horsepower engine that achieves 16-mpg in the city and 24-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims, and a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.

The 2011 Mustang is a carryover from 2010.

New Cars 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

As standard, the Porsche 911 Carrera GTS has a six-speed manual gearbox and the seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK), is available as an option. Compared Carrera S. The upper speed GTS with manual transmission increases 2mph to 190 mph. In general, the acceleration from zero to 62mph is improving, 0.1 seconds; for GTS Coupé with PDK and Sport Chrono Package Plus Sport Plus mode, the source sprint takes only 4.2 seconds.

Special attention was paid to charge exchange in the 3.8-litre flat engine delivering 408 hp: In a special resonance intake manifold, six vacuum-controlled tuning flaps switch between power- and torque-optimized geometry whereas in a Carrera S power unit there is only one tuning flap. Thus, maximum torque of unchanged 420 Nm is already available at 4,200 rpm, 200 rpm earlier compared with the Carrera S. Add to that a sports exhaust system with two dual tailpipes. Their outer shells are painted in black and their inner tubes are polished on the outside and nano-coated.

Unique within the 911 Carrera family, the GTS combines the 44 millimetre wider body of the all-wheel drive Carrera 4 models – including widened rear track – with a classic rear-wheel drive configuration. The Porsche 911 Carrera GTS sits on 19-inch centre-locking RS Spyder alloy wheels, painted in black with high-gloss finished rims, with 235/35 ZR 19 tyres on the front axle and 305/30 ZR 19 tyres on the rear. Further features include the SportDesign front apron with spoiler edge painted in black, special side skirts also in black, and the Carrera GTS logotype on doors and rear lid, in black or silver depending on the body colour. The area between the two tailpipes on the rear apron is also finished in black.

The new Porsche 911 Carrera GTS will have its global debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show on October 2 and goes on sale in the UK in December, priced from £76,758 for the Coupe and £83,493 for the Cabriolet.

Audi TTS Coupe 2011

Audi TTS Coupe Turing

Audi TTS Coupe 2011 με 2.0 liter TFSI turbo pumps out 272 HP and 350 Nm torque from 2,500 to 5.000 rpm. With the optional six-speed electronic S, the Audi TTS Coupé sprints from zero to 100 km / h (62,14 mph) in 5.2 seconds and accelerates all the way to an electronically limited top speed of 250 km / h ( 155.34 miles / hour). The Coupé with the electronic S consumes an average of only 7.7 liters of fuel per 100 km (30.55 U.S. mpg).

Audi TTS Coupe Front

Audi TTS Coupe Side

Audi TTS Coupe Back

Audi TTS Coupe Interior

The Audi TTS, in both the Coupé and Roadster body styles, combining an exciting sport with cultured comfort. two-liter TFSI with a supercharger and the large number of additional amendments pumps 200 kW (272 hp) and 350 Nm (£ 258.15-ft) of torque, the last from 2,500 to 5.000 rpm. With the optional six-speed electronic S, the Audi TTS Coupé sprints from zero to 100 km / h (62,14 mph) in 5.2 seconds and accelerates all the way to an electronically governed top speed of 250 km / h (155 , 34 mph). The Coupé with the electronic S consumes an average of only 7.7 liters of fuel per 100 km (30.55 U.S. mpg).

Alloy 18-inch tires 245/40-series, the Audi magnetic ride adaptive damper system, the Sport button and a powerful braking system with internally ventilated discs four make the Audi TTS extremely dynamic. The agency, which has been lowered 10 mm (0,39 in) compared to the model size was an array of design updates. The most striking of these is a single-part grille with aluminum-look horizontal double bar and guard.

A new color, Panther Black, Crystal result is available for the exterior, the new spectral color combination silver / black available for the interior. The instruments are gray boards. Xenon plus headlights with LED lights coming days as a model.