Maserati has joined together with Italian design house Silvia Venturini Fendi to create a bespoke version of the Maserati GranCabrio. Built at Maserati’s headquarters in Modena, the Maserati GranCabrio Fendi will be introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show. This limited edition car is instantly recognizable by its unique Grigio Fiamma Fendi paint job, which is actually comprised of two coats of dark gray and a top layer of iridescent golden. The Maserati GranCabrio Fendi is powered by a 4.7-liter V8 engine with an automatic transmission. [Maserati]
Jaguar will release a cabriolet version of their 2012 XKR-S early next year. The XKR-S cabrio will be powered by a 5-liter supercharged V8 engine, with an output of 550PS and 680Nm of torque. Word has it that the cabriolet version of the XKR-S can get from 0 to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds with a top speed of 186mph (300km/h). The Jaguar XKR S Cabriolet is expected to be priced close to £105,000 or around $173,000. Stay tuned for more updates. [AutoExpress]
Lotus will unveil the Evora GTE Road Car at the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The GTE Evora is developed with the sole purpose of competing in the motorsport GTE category, which includes the famous Le Mans 24 Hours race. The Lotus Evora GTE Road Car is powered by a race-developed engine, which outputs around 420bhp and is coupled with a sequential AMT racing gearbox. The sports car sits on ultra-lightweight forged alloy wheels with center-lock hubs covered in Pirelli P-Zero Corsa tires. No word on pricing at this moment. Stay tuned for more updates. [Zercustoms]
Here is a spy video that shows the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera (991) prototype at a gas station in Stuttgart, Germany. The video shows the sports car starting up and driving away from the petrol station and a traffic light. The electronic roof and the rear braking light between the openings in the engine cover are easily visible. Watch the video after the jump. More»
Spada Vetture Sport has released new details about the Codatronca Monza. Based on the Codatronca coupe, the Spada Codatronca Monza has an aluminum chassis, a composite body, Brembo brakes and OZ Racing wheels with Pirelli PZero Corsa tires. The car is powered by a supercharged 7.0-liter V8 engine with 720PS (530kW/ 710hp) and 950Nm (701lb-ft) of torque. The engine is connected to a six-speed manual transmission, which enables supercar to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in three seconds. The Spada Codatronca Monza also has a top speed of 335km/h (208mph). Watch the preview video after the jump. More»
Aston Martin will build only 150 units of the V12 Zagato. Priced at £330,000 ($530,000) each, the 2012 Limited Edition V12 Zagato is powered by the 6.0-liter V12 engine, producing 510bhp (380kW/ 517PS) and 570Nm (420lb ft) of torque. Production is expected to commence during the summer of 2012 at Aston Martin’s Gaydon facility in Warwickshire. First deliveries are expected in the second half of 2012. [Autoblog]
