Luxury brand Bentley...
Luxury brand Bentley is simply flying at the moment. Not only has it recently unveiled its new Brooklands flagship (New Cars, Issue 999), but the hot Continental GT Speed is making waves, too. The only downside is that even the entry-level Flying Spur costs a huge ÷£117,500.
500 firebreather ready for the off
500 firebreather ready for the off
Here’s a Fiat 500 with a sting in its tail! Tuning arm Abarth has
created the Assetto Corse for a pan-European one-make race series due
to begin in 2009. Only 49 of the pocket rockets will be built, and each
features a gaping, low-slung bumper, 17-inch lightweight alloys and a
small rear wing. The stripped-out interior gets racing seats and a roll
cage, saving 180kg. Under the bonnet, the 1.4-litre engine is
turbocharged to give 197bhp and 300Nm of torque. Drivers also get a
special Abarth-branded leather bag, comprising overalls, helmet, gloves
and shoes.
Cops shopped by speed cam
Here"s a case of non-PC behaviour! A Sheffield policeman has been snapped giving speed cameras the thumbs-up... while he was on an emergency 999 call! The stunt meant PC David Mayes had to take both hands off the wheel, and landed him with a ÷£400 fine and a six-month ban from driving. But he’s not the only copper who’s been behaving badly. A firearms officer in Cornwall invented a high-speed chase to escape a speeding ticket. PC Richard Holding was fined ÷£950, but managed to hold on to his licence after claiming he was suffering from post-traumatic stress after serving in Iraq.
Updated Volvos join kit parade
Fresh looks and more kit – that’s what Volvo is offering with its 2009 model line-up. Changes to the C30, S40, V50 and C70 include a larger logo on the tailgate, plus a ÷£200 optional automatic Bluetooth system. The XC70 estate is offered with an updated rear-seat entertainment system and digital TV receiver costing ÷£400 more. Also, the luxury S80 can be fitted with the 2.5T FlexiFuel engine, capable of running on E85 bioethanol. All models can be ordered now for July delivery.