motor and car: August 2010

Mazda Shinari Concept Wallpaper

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Mazda Shinari Concept Wallpaper

Mazda Shinari Concept

Citroen DS4 Wallpaper

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Citroen DS4 Wallpaper

2011 Citroen DS4

2011 Ford Explorer Wallpaper

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2011 Ford Explorer Wallpaper

2011 Ford Explorer SUV

Jaguar XKR175 Coupe Wallpaper

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Jaguar XKR175 Coupe Wallpaper

Infiniti Performance Line G Coupe Wallpaper

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Infiniti Performance Line G Coupe Wallpaper

2011 IPL G Coupe Key Features and Specs

* IPL-tuned 3.7-liter DOHC 24-valve VQ37HR V6
* 348 horsepower @ 7,400 rpm
* 276 lb-ft torque @ 5,200 rpm
* IPL-tuned high-flow dual exhaust
* Close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission with short-throw shifter or 7-speed automatic transmission with solid magnesium paddle shifters
* IPL-tuned performance suspension with independent front double wishbone / independent rear multi-link, front and rear stabilizer bars
* 19-inch IPL split 7-spoke graphite-finish wheels (19x8.5" front / 19x9" rear)
* P225/45R19 front / P245/40R19 rear W-rated Bridgestone Potenza RE50A summer tires
* 14.7:1 sport-tuned steering gear
* 4-wheel ventilated disc sport brakes with aluminum-alloy 4-piston opposed front brake calipers / 2-piston opposed rear calipers
* Viscous Limited-Slip Differential (VSLD)-IPL aerodynamics with front and rear fascias, side sills and rear spoiler
* Unique IPL emblem
* IPL engine cover
* Red-stitched sport front seats and steering wheel
* Aluminum pedals and footrest
* Interior colors: Monaco Red Leather and Graphite Leather
* Infiniti Studio on Wheels by Bose premium audio system
* Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation System with XM NavTraffic with Real-Time Traffic Information, XM NavWeather with Real-Time Weather and 3-day forecast (XM subscription required, sold separately), Zagat Restaurant Guide and 9.3GB Music Box Hard Drive
* RearView Monitor
* Rear Sonar System
* Moonroof
* Exterior colors: Malbec Black and Graphite Shadow

Bentley Continental GTC Speed 80-11 Wallpaper

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Bentley Continental GTC Speed Wallpaper

The Middle East isn't the only region to get a pair of special edition Bentleys as the British automaker unveiled the Continental GTC and GTC Speed 80-11 models designed exclusively for North America on the Concept Lawn at this past weekend's 60th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. For those wondering about the designation, the 80 stands for the number of units that will be built and the "11" indicates the cars' model year (2011).

And yes, as you probably already suspect, the changes over the standard Continental GTC and GTC Speed convertibles are purely cosmetic. Both cars are offered in a variety of colors including a new and unique finish called "Midnight", combined with a Dark Grey Metallic soft top and the Mulliner fuel-filler cap plus Union Jack brightware badges on the front fenders as standard.

The GTC, which boasts a twin-turbo 6.0-liter W12 engine producing 552HP and 479 lb-ft of torque for a top speed of 195mph (190mph with the top down) and a 0-60mph sprint time of 4.8 seconds, also gets new 20-inch 4-spoke alloy diamond wheels, polished with unique black center caps.

The sportier GTC Speed model, which uses an uprated twin-turbo 6.0-liter W12 with 600HP and 553 lb-ft of torque for a top speed of 200mph (195mph with top down) and a 0-60mph time of 4.5 seconds, is offered with dark tinted 20-inch alloy wheels displaying red brake calipers underneath.

Inside, the firm's designers dressed the interior in Beluga leather with contrast stitching, piping and Bentley emblems in white on the GTC and Pillar Box Red on the GTC Speed. In addition, both cars get Piano Black trim and engine-turned aluminum dash with a bright finish in the GTC and a dark finish for the GTC Speed.

The "race-inspired" drilled alloy sport foot pedals along with the special treadplates and a badge on the console which are both branded with the "80-11 Edition" signature, complete the look.

Alfa Romeo MiTo Turismo Sport Wallpaper

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Alfa Romeo MiTo Turismo Sport Wallpaper

Alfa Romeo MiTo Turismo Sport Wallpaper

A new trim level has been added to the UK range of the Alfa Romeo MiTo hatch. Named the Turismo Sport, this edition is all/just about colors and extra content. On top of the standard equipment found in the MiTo Turismo, the Sport edition adds new 16-icnh alloy wheels, a roof spoiler, cruise control, Blue & Me technology, fog lights and a leather steering wheel with audio and phone controls.

The MiTo Turismo Sport is available in a choice of three colors, Solid Black (as standard), Biancospino White or the new Alfa Metallic Red, and two engines, a 1.4-liter gasoline unit with 95-horsepower and a frugal 1.3-liter JTDM diesel with 95HP that accelerates the Italian hatch from 0-62mph (100km/h) in 11.6 seconds while returning 65.7mpg UK on the combined cycle.

The MiTo Turismo Sport 1.4 16V 95bhp petrol is available in the UK from £12,895 OTR, while the diesel model is priced at £14,410.