Thursday, October 8, 2009

Bentley Continental Flying Spur




It is Bentley's big car. Big power output, big price tag, and a bigger garage needed too cosset this luxury coupe. The Bentley Continental Flying Spur is a high performance coupe with an amalgam of exquisite design, peerless craftsmanship, and unforgettable driving dynamics. It is available as a four-wheel-drive and powered by a 553 bhp 5.9-litre turbocharged engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission. It can travel at a maximum estimated speed of 312 km/hr going from 0 to 100 km in 4.9 seconds. Sold only as one variant, the Bentley Continental Flying Spur starts its price at Rs 2 Crore (ex-showroom Delhi). Bentley plans to sell only 10 units of the Flying Spur in India per year. It would take about six months from the date of order in India to deliver the vehicle, as it is a completely imported unit.

Lamborghini Murcielago




There are a few automobile brands that are so steeped in history, glamour, and awe-inspiring technology that hyperboles come naturally when we talk about them.Price of this model starts from Rs 3 Crore,the Murcielago is being launched in India with a 6.5-litre, 12-cylinder, engine generating a peak power of 631 bhp at 8,000 rpm. It can touch an estimated top speed of 340 km and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km in just 3.4 seconds. In 2006, six cars were already bought by Indians. Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 is a super luxury car that caters to high-end buyers. The company plans to sell only 50-60 cars per year in India.

Bentley Azure


The England-based car maker Bentley rolled out two convertibles since its entry into India in 2003. The Azure two-seater coupe is for kings and oil magnates. Bentley has restricted the sales number to maintain exclusivity. With a starting price of Rs 3.8 Crore (ex-showroom Delhi), the Bentley Azure is surely for the super rich of India. Surprisingly, the dealers in Delhi are getting orders even from Ludhiana and Bhiwandi, which are districts in Punjab and Rajasthan. With a 5.9-litre engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission, the car generates an amazing 552 hp and can touch an estimated top speed of 317 km/h.

Mercedes Maybach



The other Mercs and Beamers feel like commonplace in comparison to this new Palanquin among cars. The elitist club can now buy this palace on four wheels. The numbers of its owners in India are in single digits. The new Maybach 62 and, the slightly smaller variant, Maybach 57 are offered in India. The Maybach looks sturdy and is unmistakable on the road. With a wide-range selection of standard and optional equipment, there are over two million different ways in which Maybach customers can personalise the design and fittings of their high-end luxury saloon. Individualisation is further expanded with a range of high-quality accessories developed specifically for the Maybach, from a made-to-measure luggage set to a Sterling silver champagne flute, from a humidor to a golf bag. A sliding glass rises up to compartmentalise the rear. The 5.5-litre, V-12, twin-turbo motor along with a five-speed automatic transmission generates 550 bhp and an outstanding 902 Nm of torque. The 62 is estimated to top 250 km/h easily and accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds. Price starts at Rs 5.5 Crore (ex-showroom Delhi).