Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Mercedes-Benz X Sprinter BRABUS Business Lounge



Brabus has unveiled their latest project based on the new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with long wheelbase and high roof. The huge VAN has received an attractive exterior upgrade as well as an exclusive multimedia equipment
The exterior boasts a new front bumper with integrated LED DRLs and a set of 8.0J x 18" Monoblock wheels fitted with high-performance Continental tires of size 255/55 R18. Other highlights include two Brabus exhaust pipes with hallmark design for sportier appearance.
The interior is simply fantastic – fine leather passenger compartment with four business seats in a face-to-face arrangement and an additional third row of seats. The innovative communications concept of the vehicle integrates the passengers' notebook or tablet computers into the media center of the vehicle independent of the technical platform.
In addition, all four seats offer welcome amenities such as lumbar support, massage function, heating, ventilation, and are power-adjustable with three-position memory function.
The third row of seats faces forward and consists of two individual seats with folding backrest. For times when more space for luggage or other items is needed, the seats can be removed.
The genuine-wood floor is designed as a veneer without tongue and groove. There is also a new air conditioning system designed by German OEM Eberspächer. It has a heating output of 10 kW and a cooling output of 13 kW.
There are 5" displays fitted at each seat in the cabin, eliminating the need for conventional switches in the passenger compartment. There is also an enormous 42" Full HD LCD screen integrated into the bulkhead behind the driver's cab. For passengers seated in the two rear-facing seats there is a 10" display integrated into the center console between these two seats.
The sound is reproduced with superb brilliance by a Dolby surround sound system with an output of 1,200 watts and loudspeakers tailored specifically to the van's interior.













Sunday, March 8, 2015

Geneva 2015: Bugatti Bids Farewell to Veyron with One-off La Finale Edition



Over the course of a decade, the Bugatti Veyron has spawned over 15 individual special editions and one-offs, and now, with the 450th and final Veyron sold, the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse La Finale marks the end of an icon.
As befitting both the price and the exclusivity of Bugatti, each Veyron can be specifically customized as per customer request. With the La Finale, no bystander could possibly mistake it for any other Veyron model. With a striking exposed carbon-fiber body, the La Finale integrates deep red exposed carbon fiber on the rear half of the coupe, with the hue bordering on maroon. The front half is exposed black carbon fiber, providing a distinctive red-and-black contrasting scheme. This is in direct reference and homage to the first Bugatti Veyron to roll off the assembly line, which proudly bore a similar red and black contrasted scheme. “La Finale” script appears under the front right headlight and under the rear wing.
Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse La Finale Front Three Quarter
On the inside, the seats are upholstered in contrasting beige cream and red leather, with red carbon fiber accents throughout the cabin. The historical Bugatti elephant mascot adorns the interior storage compartment, as well as the exterior fuel door and wheel caps.
From a mechanical standpoint, the La Finale is unchanged from a regular Bugatti Veyron Vitesse. As the Vitesse is a targa-roofed variant of the record-setting Veyron Super Sport edition, the La Finale is powered by a 1183-hp 8.0-liter quad-turbocharged W-16 engine, allowing the La Finale to crack 60 mph in 2.6 seconds before continuing on to a top speed of 254 mph.
Take a look at Bugatti’s send-off to the immortal Veyron in the gallery below, and look for the official debut of the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse La Finale at this week's 2015 Geneva auto show.











Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6 Concept Makes Surprise Debut in Geneva 2015



Bentley is forging new territory with this spectacular new EXP 10 Speed 6 concept that makes a surprise debut at this year’s Geneva auto show. Rumors of a two-seat Bentley sports car have circulated for some time now, and the stunning coupe concept is said to closely preview a future model that could join the lineup below the Continental GT four-seater.
Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6 Concept Side Profile
The Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6 concept’s drop-dead-gorgeous looks take plenty of cues from the current Bentley lineup, but the car’s slimmed-down, athletic proportions are a departure from chunkier large Bentleys like the Continental and Flying Spur. The EXP 10 has a low, sloping nose with a large mesh grille that’s flanked by large, round headlights, and shapely front fenders give the car a wide, muscular stance. We see hints of Aston Martin in the profile, which beautifully combines a fastback-like greenhouse with prominent rear haunches that lead into the clean, simple rear end marked by ovoid taillights and exhaust pipes.
Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6 Concept Rear Three Quarter
This stylish sports car is not just a design study, as the EXP 10 Speed 6 is said to be powered by an advanced hybrid drivetrain. Bentley has not yet released more details on the mechanicals beneath the EXP 10 concept’s shapely body, but we would expect this new two-seat sports car to ride on the Volkswagen Group’s MSB platform that’s intended for the next Porsche Panamera as well as other future Bentley and Audi models. European bureau chief Georg Kacher also predicted last fall that convertible and hardcore GT3 variants would be in the cards for this unnamed Bentley sports car.
The EXP 10 Speed 6 concept also features a finished interior, which is ornate and high-class in typical Bentley fashion. The sumptuous brown leather contrasts beautifully with the British Racing Green trim that matches the exterior, and a sweeping dashboard design features both advanced display screens and traditional analog gauges for an interesting mix of modern technology and old-world craftsmanship.
Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6 Concept Rear End
There’s no word yet on an official timeline for an eventual production Bentley sports car, but Bentley CEO Wolfgang Durheimer confirmed in an interview a few months ago that such a model was a strong possibility to expand the Bentley lineup along with the upcoming Bentayga SUV.
Expect to hear more details about the Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6 concept over the next few days as it is officially revealed at this year’s Geneva auto show.

















Saturday, March 7, 2015

Geneva 2015: Brabus rockets the Mercedes S65 to 900 horsepower


Some people you just can't please. They take a look at a vehicle with 621 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque on tap – one of the most powerful cars money can buy – and say that's still not enough. Fortunately there are companies like Brabus that cater to just such individuals.

The Mercedes tuner extraordinaire brought the Rocket 900 to the Geneva Motor Show this year. It's based on the S65 AMG – yeah, the one with the twin-turbo V12 – but takes it a step or ten further. For starters, Brabus has bored the engine out to 6.3 liters and hooked up new turbochargers, exhaust, intake and more – cranking output up to 887 hp and a mind-bending 1,106 lb-ft of torque.

Of course it didn't stop there, revising everything from the limited slip differential and air suspension to aero kit and interior. The result? Try 0-62 in 3.7 seconds, a 217-mile-per-hour top speed and a price tag approaching $400,000.