Sentences with phrase «of a grand tourer»

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.

With its expressive coupé-esque proportions, clear and sensual design and long - distance comfort for four people, the new E-Class Coupé combines the beauty and classic virtues of a grand tourer with state - of - the - art technology.

The new E-Class Coupé (C 238) combines the beauty and classic virtues of a grand tourer with state - of - the - art technology.

As Kia put it, the Sportspace was «a totally new breed of grand tourer that promises to bring sportiness and utility under the same roof.»

Road and Track said, «Before you proclaim that Porsche has officially sold out to the soccer mom demographic by building not just an SUV, but a hybrid SUV, trust us, this new Cayenne will not leave you yawning» And Motor Trend went so far as to call the Cayenne S Hybrid a GT, «Fast, efficient, and effortlessly capable of crossing continents: That sounds like the classic definition of a Grand Tourer — a GT.

The concept of a Grand Tourer (GT) has always been associated with large luxurious performance vehicles (with sporty leanings) designed to eat up kilometre after kilometre of smooth blacktop.

In 2016, it unveiled a re-bodied version of the grand tourer made by Zagato, but the coupe was soon followed by a Volante version.

You shouldn't be too disappointed if you opt for the non-AMG SLs though, as both SL 400 and SL 500 offer strong performance and, if not quite as sharp as the AMGs, fulfil the role of grand tourer with alacrity.

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.

While it's likely that the 8 Series will go more the way of the grand tourer and will lose some of the sporty aspects of the 6 Series, we do have high hopes for it.

It is a perfect combination of grand tourer and elemental sports car: comfortable but not coddling, sharp but never jolting.

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.

It is a contemporary interpretation of the finest traditions of the grand tourer, a coupe focused on the road, not the track.

On tight mountain passes with little margin for error, the hefty 2018 Ford Mustang GT PP1 inspires confidence, tackling hairpins with the sort of speed that would make earlier iterations of the grand tourer need to back down.

The regular M3 is something of a Grand Tourer — firmly sprung but not uncomfortable on a long trip, but capable of exhibiting incredible control on a twisty road.

With three distinct versions to choose from, the 2012 Jaguar XK offers the comfort and grace of a grand tourer, the stirring dynamism of a high - performance sports car, and virtually everything in - between.

They offer the driving characteristics of a grand tourer (Gran Turismo or GT) and, with one or more electric motors and a battery (E as in Electric), they also offer zero - emissions driving.

Luxury levels are at the lofty levels you might expect of this grand tourer and personalization options allow each owner to build a highly customizable car.

«The experience of driving a Continental GT3 - R is awe - inspiring, and takes the dynamic abilities of our Grand Tourer to new heights.

Indeed, for many, it provides all the driving satisfaction of a grand tourer, alongside the range, space for luggage and rear comfort of the world's finest luxury sedan.

The car also grew, and while many welcomed the increased interior space that the larger dimensions afforded, others felt the push upsize contributed to the transformation of the car into more of a grand tourer than true sports coupe.

«We set out to design a car that is a totally new breed of grand tourer — one for active people who need reasonable cargo space on the weekend, but don't want to compromise moving around in style, comfort and with an element of sportiness,» said Gregory Guillaume, chief designer of Kia Europe.

The very definition of a Grand Tourer, Aston Martin's DB11 needed to prove itself with a real continental trip

The concept of a Grand Tourer (GT) has always been associated with large luxurious performance vehicles (with sporty leanings) designed to eat up kilometre after kilometre of...

To further increase the appeal, Bentley is also offering a special edition, a First Edition, an exclusive version of the Grand Tourer.

The 2018 Audi RS 5 Coupe is more of a grand tourer than a sports car, but it still looks fantastic, packs plenty of power, and growls like an angry bear if you put your foot down.

Our sports cars will become much more obviously true sports cars, and the next generation of DB9 will be more of a grand tourer, something that's for that long journey.

It was, admittedly, more of a grand tourer than a sports car.

Just over thirty thousand of the grand tourers were built over a ten year period, targeting well - heeled drivers who wanted a high - performance V12 engine and the pinnacle of BMW's technological know - how.

Apart from the range - topping XKR - S, the Jaguar XK is more of a grand tourer than a pure sports car.

The Bottom Line The 2015 Lexus RC 350 F Sport looks like a boy racer, but it has the soul (and slightly soft performance) of a grand tourer.

The 2015 Lexus RC 350 F Sport looks like a boy racer, but it has the soul (and slightly soft performance) of a grand tourer.

The larger footprint gives the occupants more legroom, shoulder room and headroom, for sublime comfort in the coupe - specific individual seats, fitting the coupe with the classic virtues of a grand tourer.

In Kia's own words, the Sportspace is «a totally new breed of grand tourer» that promises to bring sportiness and utility under the same roof.