Fiat to Debut New Abarth 595 Specials and 695 Assetto Corse Racer at Bologna Motor Show

There seems no end to the release of various flavored versions of the Fiat 500 Abarth version that made its North American debut in Los Angeles last week.

Today, the Italian company has announced it will release two new editions of production and a racing version of the 500 Abarth in the upcoming Bologna Motor Show 2011, to be held in Italy from December 3 to 11.

The new production models 595 and 595 Abarth Turismo Competizione, the first is said to target buyers who want a sports model "without going to extremes," while the other is designed to appeal to those who love want something a little more aggressive.

Both models are equipped with the peppier 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with T-Jet Abarth customization kit that increases output to 160 horsepower and 230 nm (169.6 lb-ft) at 3000 rpm for 62 mph 0-100km / h () sprint time of 7.4 seconds and a top speed of 211 kmh (131 mph).

Tourism 595 is equipped with a manual transmission power steering wheel, while the 595 Competizione comes with a 5-speed manual transmission.

Tourism is notable for its two-tone black and red, the alternative was presented first convertible model. 595 logos in aluminum rear fenders and tailgate titanium-colored 17-inch alloy wheels complete external upgrade. Inside Tourism receives two red and black leather seats and steering wheel and aluminum pedals and trim accents.

Moving the 595 Competizione, which sports a special paint Grigio complements the exterior color matching finish alloy wheels 17-inch Brembo brake calipers made of aluminum and yellow logo on the rear fenders and the tailgate. The natural two-tone leather seats and Sabelt suede inside out, while the combo of the same color appeared in the door panels and steering wheel.

Fiat said both Turismo Competizione and 595 are also available with a variety of performance enhancements, such as brakes and sports suspension kits.

The third 500-model debut in Bologna is the Abarth 695 "Assetto Corse", which was designed for the track. Competition model is powered by a specially developed 1.4-liter turbo four-pot 205HP and features racing-spec wheels, brakes, transmission and suspension, along with all the safety devices required by FIA rules, like the roll bar welded to the frame.

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2011 Bentley Continental GT Facelift Revealed, Gains 4.0-liter V8

Introduced in 2003, Bentley Continental GT is officially the oldest model in the range of British car manufacturer. It was time for a facelift? Bentley think too much. Conti 2011 has been updated with an interior and exterior have changed more in line with Mulsanne flagship brand, while a new 4.0-liter V8 will join the W12 refined in 2011.

Most notable on the front is the jewel headlights look from behind the wings recently passing the hole on the front panel Fender / bumper down. Moreover, the grille officially become a part of the lines of Hood and now houses the front as well.

You can see a similar project on the back of a Bentley Mulsanne use the "double horseshoe" theme. On either side of the trunk, the rear fenders are a little 'more definition and the car's rear lights are slightly out of square. The total package adds a front track width of 41 mm and 48 mm rear.

Now the good part: the engine (now plural). Offered under the hood now two forms of propulsion: 1) as usual, a large 6.0-liter twin-turbo W12, which creates 575 horsepower and Nm 700 / 516 lb-ft of torque and is compatible flex (up to E85), and 2) for the first time in the performance of the model, a 4.0 V8 that comes later in 2011 with Bentley claiming emissions 40% lower than the W12.

With the extra 15 horses (and the car's weight reduced by 65 kg), the W12 is good to begin with 0 to 60 mph (96km / h) in 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 198 mph / 318 km / h . Bentley kept their lips sealed about leaving 8-cylinder, for now, but they say "high efficiency", so expect loud.

Set the power range of the sidewalk, revision 6-speed automatic allows the "double scaling", and still use all four wheels, 20 - or 21-inch rollers now have 40/60 front-rear power distribution (compared to the outgoing model, which was 50/50).

Seating is arranged a script, a unit of information and entertainment touch screen with a 30 GB hard drive (15 GB for music in particular), and redesigned, the interior, while still clearly continental, it is updated before offering an additional burden rear of 46 - mm of legroom. The sounds are presented by 11 speakers of Nain, and there are TV / DVD / phone / iPod / etc connectivity, almost everything you expect from a Bentley.

Generally, Bentley was able to update his livelihood while keeping very clear and identifiable. Expect to see off the Mulsanne, in Paris, and as soon as there are some official figures on the V8, you will know. Now back to your regular dreams.

By Phil Alex

 

 

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