Sentences with phrase «grand tourers in»

They also pit it against other notable grand tourers in a hypothetical purchasing situation.

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«I'm confident the result, in the shape of the DB9 GT, represents the very best of what DB9 can be, and sets the standard for luxury grand tourers in this class.»

Certainly not for everyone, the DBS Volante is a stately, open - air grand tourer in the exclusive segment where elegant lines meet excessive horsepower.

2011 - 2015 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Top speed: 211 mph Comfortable enough to drive across the country and fast enough to make it from coast to coast in two days, the Ferrari F12 berlinetta is the newest Ferrari grand tourer in a long line of Ferrari grand tourers.

To be unveiled to the world at the 85th Salon International de l'Automobile in Geneva, the Kia SPORTSPACE is perhaps the ultimate «getaway» car — a thoroughly practical vehicle for everyday business use, yet a stylish and athletic grand tourer in the classic sense — ready to eat up the miles across continents, whether for business or leisure.

So we get a look at the interior of the AMG GT in two photos (above) which show a cabin that makes it clear the AMG GT has a healthy dose of Grand Tourer in its nature, with lashings of leather and technology to make the AMG GT's cabin a pleasant place to be.

Aston Martin has unveiled the DB11, the first all new grand tourer in the company's revitalization strategy under CEO Dr. Andy Palmer.

A DB car, the natural successor to all the DBs before it, a grand tourer in the most conventional, but most important, Aston Martin tradition.

Not exact matches

It's a grand tourer designed to eat up large amounts of real estate at very high speeds while cocooning its occupants in absolute luxury.

So perhaps rather than once again going down the Rabbit Hole of excess pretense in vain... perhaps AM's minders would be better focusing their efforts into bringing what AM really should stand for [Gentlemen's Grand Tourers] into the 21st century... rather than foisting rebodied 20the century technology upon its customer base.

After the failure of the aforementioned ATS 2500 GT, Bizzarini briefly settled in with Iso, where he helped create a series of extremely potent and gorgeous grand tourers.

In the latest episode of Ignition, host Jonny Lieberman explores the Italian Riviera in one of Ferrari's latest grand tourers, the California T Handling Speciale, and justifies why it now can be called worthy of wearing a Prancing Horse embleIn the latest episode of Ignition, host Jonny Lieberman explores the Italian Riviera in one of Ferrari's latest grand tourers, the California T Handling Speciale, and justifies why it now can be called worthy of wearing a Prancing Horse emblein one of Ferrari's latest grand tourers, the California T Handling Speciale, and justifies why it now can be called worthy of wearing a Prancing Horse emblem.

The result is a grand tourer more in line with an Aston Martin — with which it shares more than a passing resemblance — than a Ferrari.

The 1961 400 Superamerica was part of a series of premiere flagship grand tourers produced in the 1950s and 1960s.

Designed in the 1950s as a 2 +2 grand tourer, the 503 effectively served as the sporty 507 roadster's more luxurious sibling.

But Ferrari sets its focus differently, and can be considered a grand tourer rather than a focused, lightweight supercar - set up to cross continents in a day, rather than set a blistering track time.

It, too, has a lot more comfort and modernity built in, but while it's far more capable as a sports car now than in previous generations, it's still more of a grand tourer than the track - ready Alfa.

In Grand Tourer, David Burgess-Wise tells the story of a magnificent car and its party - loving first owner / Delwyn Mallett enjoys the sights and sounds at Goodwood's annual Festival of Speed celebration of history's greatest cars and drivers / Pared - down and powerful, Jaguar's XK150S Roadster was the spiritual successor to the celebrated XK120.

In Grand Tourer, David Burgess-Wise tells the story of a magnificent...

Maserati GranTurismo MC Compared with Europe's MC Stradale and its four - point harnesses, optional roll cage, and automated manual, the American MC looks like a tame grand tourer: standard three - point belts, rear seats in place, and a torque - converter automatic.

Despite being a massive «gentleman's grand tourer» in Rolls - Royce's words, the new Wraith is blisteringly fast.

The 8 Series is a premium luxury grand tourer and its market positioning is reflected in the price you'll pay to keep it on the road.

It's a great grand tourer for a long road trip, and it can also stop at a racetrack along the way and hold its own in terms of performance.

The other cool thing about the XKR - S is that it accelerates explosively and brakes beautifully if you want to drive it like a sports car, yet you also can just drive this Jag in a docile manner and it will behave exactly like a stock XK convertible, which is to say, like a grand tourer.

Aston Martin announced the Vanquish S, the latest evolution in its line of luxurious and powerful grand tourers, in late 2016.

For Bob, buying the 2018 Aston Martin DB11 V8, Gaydon's first Grand Tourer with fewer than 12 cylinders in nearly 20 years, would be an act of blasphemy.

The Munich grapevine says a plug - in hybrid is in the making, but it is likely reserved for the Grand Tourer (and for the new X1 and next Countryman).

That means some compromises, even in what Lotus considers its grand tourer.

BMW of North America says there are no plans to import the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer, which goes on sale in Europe late this year, though Munich indicates the long - wheelbase Grand Tourer and PHEV will make it to the U.S..

Its in the middle of a super car and a Grand Tourer for me but still an excellent machine.

However, the epic crescendo of horsepower (which culminates in the needle pounding itself into a soft redline at the 8,500 rpm mark) feels more philosophically in line with an eager go - getter of a track car rather than the stately effortlessness of a grand tourer.

In short, these circumstances gave Porsche quite the challenge to conceiving its first luxury grand tourer.

Gavin Farmer describes the development of this refined Grand Tourer and is impressed by a restored 1954 example / The Model T in Manchester — Former Ford archivist David Burgess-Wise recommends the latest story of the car that put the world on wheels / Commercial Restoration — The Ipswich Transport Museum restores its own buses and lorries.

The low ride height, relatively limited wheel travel, and aggressive shock damping likewise make not for a wholly uncomfortable ride, but don't expect to feel like you're cruising in anything resembling a grand tourer.

Ford's huge investments allowed Jaguar to modernize its factories and engine designs while adopting cutting - edge aluminum architecture for its XK grand tourer and its biggest sedan, and its control systems also helped the marque achieve massive quality gains, as exemplified in last year's J. D. Power awards for dependability and owner satisfaction among luxury brands.

The 650i is available with BMW's optional xDrive all - wheel drive system, which helps get the range topper to 62mph in 4.5 sec - not bad going for a hefty grand tourer.

What's most likable about the 300 SRT8 is that it's very Mercedes AMG - like - not - un-ironically since it's distantly based on a Mercedes - Benz - in its ability to be both a smoky - burnout hooligan and an effortless and rewarding grand tourer.

One of the worst - kept secrets in the auto industry — Ferrari's new baby grand tourer — has been the subject of intense speculation throughout its gestation, even as Maranello steadfastly denied its existence.

Nobody wears a gown in a Lamborghini, but it's suitable attire for a Bora, which is an almost unbelievably civilized grand tourer.

Vehicle Description: After The DB7 Prototype Was Completed In The November Of 1992, This All New Grand Tourer From Aston Martin Was Then Showcased To The World At The March 1993 Geneva Motor Show, With The Order Books Then Open For New Car Deliveries The Following September.

Stiffer springs, a small drop in ride height and tweaked anti-roll bars are among several changes designed to improve the handling, without — Bentley claims — spoiling the ride comfort or refinement that make it such a cosseting grand tourer.

Billed as the first complete overhaul in the 14 - year history of Bentley's most successful model, the third - generation two - door grand tourer is based on the same MSB platform that underpins Porsche's new Panamera sedan.

The 2 Series family of compact cars will further grow in size with the addition of a BMW 2 Series Gran Turismo, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe and a BMW 2 Series Grand Sport Tourer.

In addition to embodying Chrysler grand tourer spirit in the exterior design, Computational Fluid Dynamics modeling was used to shape the body with aerodynamics in minIn addition to embodying Chrysler grand tourer spirit in the exterior design, Computational Fluid Dynamics modeling was used to shape the body with aerodynamics in minin the exterior design, Computational Fluid Dynamics modeling was used to shape the body with aerodynamics in minin mind.

Not unacceptably, but definitely it's more sports car in here than tousle - free grand tourer.

Three variants of the new Opel Insignia will be launched in 2017 — the Grand Sport, Sports Tourer, and Country Tourer.

It's an annoying phrase, I know, but in the case of Porsche's all - new grand tourer, it's apt.

This Grand Tourer comes in the...

This means being able to switch from open - air thrills to the bold grand - tourer - style, which has always been a key part of the DNA of the Abarth brand, in a few minutes.