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.
The new E-Class Coupé (C 238) combines the beauty and classic virtues
of a grand tourer with state - of - the - art technology.
Stylish and sporty, the new E-Class Coupé (C 238) combines the beauty and classic virtues
of a grand tourer with state - of - the - art technology.
Not exact matches
Which is to say... wouldn't it be more logical as well as potentially profitable for Bristol to do what it did best [incredibly bespoke, infinitely repairable all but anonymous
Grand Tourers capable
of dealing
with all road conditions including several inches
of water created for driving rather than displaying one's conspicuous consumption] by bringing the much loved and vaunted 411 into the 21st century rather than going down Alice's Rabbit Hole
of reviving the Roadster / Speedster which at best even amongst Bristol lovers had a very limited appeal as well as 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.
While it has seen significant upgrades — most importantly, its recent twin - turbocharged V - 8 upgrade — it couldn't compete
with the new crop
of entry - level
grand tourers on the market, including the upcoming Aston Martin Vantage, Lexus LC500, BMW's forthcoming 8 Series, and a host
of others.
But for those
with an open mind and an eye toward the future, they'll find the 2015 Automobile All - Star an enjoyable to drive, distinctively stylish
grand tourer that offers a preview
of coming electrified attractions.
The very definition
of a
Grand Tourer, Aston Martin's DB11 needed to prove itself
with a real continental trip
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.
Instead, the goal was simply to better achieve the basic 599's target — to combine the handling
of a mid-engine sports car
with the passenger comfort
of a front - engine
grand tourer.
The 2015 Aston Martin Vanquish is a
grand tourer of the finest caliber, lapping up miles
with ease.
It was a fortuitous choice,
with grand tourers of past and future making news for the three - pointed star.
The upcoming DBX crossover will no doubt help shoulder some
of that load, but now as always Aston Martin's soul and the fate
of the company lie
with its
grand tourer DB model.
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.
The concept
of the
Grand Sports
Tourer caters to the needs
of modern - minded people looking for a car that offers tremendous versatility combined
with athletic performance.
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.
Maranello, 8 February 2016 — Ferrari announces the addition to its range
of the Ferrari GTC4Lusso, the new four - seater which hails a major evolution
of the sporting
Grand Tourer concept by integrating rear - wheel steering
with four - wheel drive for the first time.
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.
Therefore, towards the second half
of 2020, BMW will present the 2 Series
Grand Sport
Tourer — a redefinition
of the Shooting Brake
with more style and personality than the Gran Coupe or Gran Turismo, and also
with great functionality.
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.
There's not a lot
of turbo lag in lower gears (you notice it a little, but that's inevitable), and while there's more lag in higher gears, you're rewarded
with more urge without having to shift down or work the engine hard, so it makes for a fine
grand tourer.
A
Grand Tourer of the old school,
with a beautifully finished interior, subtle body styling and sufficient power, the V8 Coupe is a fitting swan song to the end
of the «coach built era»,
of Aston Martin production.
It brings a more compliant ride and also a quieter ride... It fits somewhere in the range
of someone who wants more
of a GT [
Grand Tourer] than a sports car
with that European touch.
You now have the chance to experience the world's most timeless
grand tourer with any
of over 140 official Aston Martin dealer partners located around the world.
Master designers worked
with expert craftsmen and produced a level
of fit and finish unheard
of in a
Grand Tourer.
The Firepower
grand tourer concept car, making its debut at the 2005 North American International Auto Show, exudes Chrysler brand attributes
of elegance and performance
with high customer value.
It came
with the choice
of either a naturally - aspirated variant
of the coveted 2JZ 3.0 L inline - six or a stout 4.0 L V8 and was Japan's pinnacle
of an executive
grand tourer.
In Pebble Beach, Calif., Cadillac unveiled the Ciel concept, a four - seat open - air
grand tourer powered by a twin - turbocharged version
of the 3.6 - liter direct injection V - 6 engine, paired
with a hybrid system using lithium - ion battery technology and offering all - electric drive at low speeds.
The new Cayenne E-Hybrid doesn't promise to be as wild as those
grand tourers, but
with 455 horsepower and 516 pound - feet
of torque on tap, it's not going to be slow.
With categories ranging from Hypercar of the Year, Grand Tourer of the Year, Coupe of the Year, and even Engine of the Year, the three hosts took everything they've seen, heard, and driven in 2010 to come up with a winner for each respective categ
With categories ranging from Hypercar
of the Year,
Grand Tourer of the Year, Coupe
of the Year, and even Engine
of the Year, the three hosts took everything they've seen, heard, and driven in 2010 to come up
with a winner for each respective categ
with a winner for each respective category.
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.
Am hoping what we are seeing though is the
Grand Tourer (top
of the top) and that still offer a trim that does not have the tech (lane departure etc.) does not have the leather seats, no heated seats, but does retain LSD and Bilstein shocks i.e. something like the Club Trim,
with the lower MSRP.
These days, it comes kitted out
with all - wheel drive, a seven - speed PDK dual - clutch gearbox and plenty
of creature comforts, so it's more
of the range's
grand tourer, leaving hardcore trackday missions to models like the GT2 and GT3 in favor
of luxuriant, long - legged cruising.
Think
of it as an updated Ferrari FF, except
with a new name — a «shooting brake» style
grand tourer, meant more for comfort, than performance.
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.
In line
with Essentia's purpose as a true
grand tourer, a luggage compartment behind the rear seats affords plenty
of cargo room for a weekend road trip
with no particular destination in mind.
Our test car was the 2007 Mazda CX - 7
Grand Tourer with all - wheel drive, which comes in at a base price
of $ 28,000.
During our short stint in the car, we were impressed
with its overall style and functionality, while being happy to see much
of the 6 - Series
grand touring oriented handling characteristics were maintained in this category - defining
grand tourer.
Not often seen
with a
grand tourer, the body is entirely composed
of carbon fiber.
The question,
of course, is whether this is the best
grand tourer you can buy for your $ 298,200, which is what our example came out to
with a few choice options.
The appeal
of the world's most stylish, luxury
grand tourer is enhanced
with the introduction
of the new, sporting Continental GT V8 S. Available as both a coupe and convertible, the new GT V8 S models bring added excitement to the Continental range
with lowered and retuned...
The ultimate
Grand Tourer has covered just 83,000 miles from new, and comes
with an exceptional Full Service History, consisting mainly
of main dealer and specialists.;; The 928 GT was a blend
of the 928 Clubsport and S4 models,
with all the luxuries
of a S4 and the performance
of the Clubsport.
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...
Vision B was presented in the autumn
of 2004 at the Paris Motorshow, alongside
with the Mercedes Vision R and it represented an interpretation in the compact class
of the themes first introduced in the
Grand Sport
Tourer.
The Aston - styled Speedback debuted back in 2015, remixing classic British design themes into a relatively spacious two - door
grand tourer and adding 5.0 - liter supercharged V8 power coupled
with a six - speed automatic, good for 503 hp and 461 lb - ft
of torque.
Now using lighter underpinnings engineered
with help from Mercedes - AMG, the
grand tourer is more than capable
of competing against its more modern rivals.
If you're looking for a comfortable
grand tourer, we'd suggest one
of the other Mercedes - AMG GT options — but if you're looking for something that can compete
with the Nissan GT - R on the track, the GT R Coupe is a credible competitor.
However the drive settings have been tweaked to suit a
Grand Tourer,
with remaps to the Normal, Sport and Track modes, while the gearshifts
of the seven - speed transmission have been remapped, too.
«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.
Coming back to A-Class family, a practical and spacious compact model is apparently in the works as well in a form
of a classical sedan, along
with a GLB crossover
with seven seats as a big brother
of GLA and a competitor for the recently launched
Grand Active
Tourer from BMW.