Ice Blue Lamborghini Diablo SV on Sale for £265K

If you are one of those people who are still mourning the death of the old vicious, tough, hard-core Lamborghinis, well good news! A 1998 Lamborghini Diablo SV has just become available for sale in the UK and it has some really juicy specs.

The Diablo was the last of pure-bred Lambos before the company was bought by Audi and infused with a heavy dose of German commonsense. So it is fair to say that Lamborghini Diablo SV is a real man’s Lamborghini with a massive 490bhp V12 engine, a 5-speed manual gearbox, rear-wheel-drive, and a top speed of more than 200 mph.

What sets this Lamborghini Diablo SV apart, besides the one-off Ice Blue paint job, is a number of special features fitted to it. This car was prepared by Lambo for the 1999 British Motor Show and original bought it straight from the show. The car comes with SE side skirts, a carbon fibre gear lever, a performance grade stainless steel exhaust system and a two-tone alcantara interior with grey, light and dark blue shades and blue contrast stitching.

This car is currently on sale at Super Veloce Racing in the UK with 6,941 miles (11,171 kilometres) for £265,000. The kit is complete and includes a fully detailed history file, full Lamborghini service history, both keys and every original accessory in place, including the rare Lamborghini umbrella.

1980 Porsche Bisimoto 911BR Set for Auction

It’s as if Mecum Auction’s Monterey event is going to the last exotic car auction ever because they keep adding cars to the lineup, and each one better than the last. One of the latest additions to the list of cars going under the hammer next month is this Porsche Bisimoto 911BR.

Unlike most of the other cars to be sold at Mecum Monterey sale, this 1980 Porsche Bisimoto 911BR will not benefit the proprietor. This one is slated for charity as all the proceeds from its sale (estimated at $135,000 – $175,000) will go to Boys Republic, a non-profit treatment community for troubled youngsters in Chino Hills, California. So besides being extremely cool, this car is also quite noble.

As for the specs and details of the one-of-a-kind Porsche Bisimoto 911BR, the car’s one of the most exquisitely modified vintage 911s built in a joint effort by Bisimoto Engineering and McKenna Porsche. This bespoke Porsche comes in Slate Gray and has Fuchs alloys, lowered suspension, a 3.6 liter engine with a late model GT3 intake manifold, fully sequential fuel injection and a custom fabricated pulse chamber exhaust system.

With 316 horsepower and just 2,400 pound to carry around, the 911BR is also pretty quick, although something this cool is more intended for cruising than racing. The builder of this car claim it is what Steve McQueen would have ordered if he was alive.

1980 Porsche Bisimoto 911BR Specs (via Mecum):

• Custom-built Porsche 911 by Bisimoto Engineering
• Bisimoto combines modern automotive advances with the romanticism and beauty of classis vehicles
• McKenna Porsche helped facilitate this project
• The BR911 is built on a 1980 chassis, backdated to mimic the classic lines of a late-?60s 911
• 3.6/316 HP air-cooled flat-6 engine
• Fully sequential fuel injection system
• Slate Grey exterior
• Black interior
• F1-inspired exhaust system incorporating Helmholtz pulse chambers
• Late model GT3 intake manifold mated to individual throttle bodies
• CANBUS communication protocol onboard diagnostics
• Bespoke rear coilover suspension,
• Custom Fuchs inspired wheels
• R888 Toyo tires
• Power windows
• Tinted windows
• Custom retro racing seats
• Momo Prototipo steering wheel
• Rennline interior accents
• Polished trim and accents
• Bespoke 911BR badge
• Custom 4-point roll cage
• Two-owner vehicle
• Comprehensive maintenance records
• Winner of the coveted Ron Harris Chairman’s award

Official: 2017 VW Beetle Facelift

Volkswagen has launched a new version of the iconic Beetle in the UK featuring new styling details and upgraded specs. Don’t expect a whole new car though, as 2017 VW Beetle comes only with a revised bumper and some new fog lamps.

That’s about it really, except for the new R-Line trim, which is the highlight of 2017 VW Beetle range. The R-Line gets a sporty front apron with extra air intake openings along the upper edge of the bumper. Brighter instrument panel lighting and new dials and dash styling for the Design and R-Line models as well as refreshed upholstery design are among the other notable upgrades.

The R-Line version of the 2017 VW Beetle, which is what you want, replaces the previous Sport trim level and comes with a 2.0-litre TDI 150 PS diesel engine and a choice of either six-speed manual or six-speed DSG transmission. You also get 18-inch ‘Twister’ or ‘Ashmie Adamantium’ alloy wheels, body color rear diffuser, twin exhaust and a rear tailgate spoiler. Kaylami cloth seats, leather-wrapped sport steering, and 2Zone climate control are also standard.

But if you want a regular Beetle with some of R-Line equipments VW offers the Black Style Pack among the new options. It includes 17-inch ‘Rotor’ black alloy wheels and a black painted roof as well black trim pieces and stripes. The package costs £625 on top of the base price of £16,820.

2017 Audi R8 Spyder Priced from £130K in the UK

The all-new drop-top 2017 Audi R8 Spyder is now available to order in the roadster-loving Great Britain. The new super car is priced from £129,990 which puts in the same category as many an excellent offerings from English and other German manufacturers.

To beat them for your money the 2017 Audi R8 Spyder relies many on its enticing blend of power, performance, and practicality. This is one of the very few super cars you can actually drive everyday if you want, and with the Spyder version you of course have the folding soft top which disappears in a mere 20 seconds and gives you access to the infinite sky.

Powering this technically brilliant but visually not so appealing exotic is a naturally aspirated V10 engine mated to a seven-speed S tronic transmission and a newly designed quattro drive system. It makes 540PS of power and 540 Nm (398.3 lb-ft) of torque which is enough for accelerating from 0 to 62mph in just 3.6 seconds and achieving a top speed of 197 mph. Meanwhile it returns an average fuel consumption of 24 mpg with 277 grams CO2 per kilometer. 

The highlights of 2017 Audi R8 Spyder equipment-wise include the fully digital Audi Virtual Cockpit, the Audi smartphone interface and internet-based Audi Connect services.

Bristol Bullet Set for Salon Prive Debut

With Uk economy and manufacture experiencing a very healthy period, some of the old sports car brand which we thought were gone for ever are coming back. TVR is one of them, and now also Bristol, who is bringing a new speedster model to this year’s Salon Prive in form of the new Bristol Bullet.

Designed to reflect the traditional look of a Bristol with a little bit of vintage flavor, Bristol Bullet has rather a peculiar look about it which some will find utterly fascinating and some younger audience distasteful. The car’s got all the features of a proper speedster, though, with a short windscreen, sloping long bonnet, and an exquisite but rather cramped leather interior.

The oldtimey looks of the Bristol Bullet are somewhat deceiving because what’s underneath is pretty modern. The construction is largely carbon fiber, and the powertrain is a BMW V8 which is like the iPhone of sports car engines. The car can reach a top speed of 155 mph which is okay for a speedster, but of how it handles we know nothing at the moment. We’re going to have to wait for Salon Prive to find out more.

Julian Ramshaw, General Manager of Bristol Cars Ltd, said: “The BULLET celebrates 70 years of design and innovation at Bristol Cars. This unique speedster sets the tone for the future of Bristol Cars – with a focus on luxury, performance and elegance it really is the ultimate driver’s car.  We are delighted that the first public showing of the Bristol BULLET will be at Salon Prive.’’

Hyundai IONIQ – UK Prices and Specs

It looks like a simple and down to earth car, but the new Hyundai IONIQ is actually one of the most complicated cars to get right in terms of trim level and powertrain. You see, the IONIQ comes with a choice of three electrified powertrains and like seven different trims. So good luck picking the right one!

Well, we’re just kidding. You just need to know what sort of options you like best. The car is available in Hybrid, Electric and Plug-in Hybrid (to be launched 2017).

The base Hyundai IONIQ hybrid launches in the UK starting at £19,995 with a 1.6 GDi hybrid motor. The standard kit on this model include  15” alloy wheels, DAB with Bluetooth, Cruise Control and Rear Parking Sensors with Rear View Camera. Standard safety features include Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS) and individual Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

The same engine also comes as Premium (£21,795), adding keyless entry with push button start, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, Bi-Xenon headlamps with LED rear combination lamps and a driver’s supervision instrument cluster with 7” LCD display, as well as TomTom navigation and Apple Car and Android Auto. After this you have the Premium SE (£23,595) which is more luxurious with eated/ventilated front seats and heated outer rear seats, heated leather steering wheel and a driver power seat with Integrated Memory System, Blind Spot Detection with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Front Parking Assist and optional 17” alloy wheels.

As for the Hyundai IONIQ Electric, prices start from  £28,995 for the Premium specification, mirroring Hybrid Premium, with specific equipment including Automatic Windscreen Wipers with Rain Sensor, 16” alloy wheels, LED headlamps and rear combination lamps and Advanced Smart Cruise Control. Integrated satellite navigation is standard across the IONIQ Electric range. For £30,795 you get the Electric Premium SE featuring heated/ventilated front and heated rear seats, heated leather steering wheel and a driver power seat with Integrated Memory System, Blind Spot Detection, front Parking Sensors and EV specific 16” alloy wheels.