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Ferrari announce new 680bhp GTC4Lusso

Ferrari has unveiled its long-awaited FF replacement – the GTC4Lusso.  Capable of 208mph, the four seat supercar will feature a new four-wheel steering system. 

The 4RM-S (four-wheel drive and steering) setup comes with Ferrari’s latest E-Diff and SCM-E dampers, delivering greater control and agility on snow and wet roads.  The naturally aspirated 6.3-litre V12 has been boosted from 651bhp in the FF to 680bhp, giving a 0-62mph time of 3.4sec – a 0.3sec improvement.

Styling changes include new headlights (similar to the 488 GTB’s), four round tail-lights, a new front grille, air vents on the wings and a revised rear diffuser and spoiler.  Internally, the GTC4 features the latest Ferrari infotainment system, with a 10.25 inch screen, a new, smaller steering wheel and a ‘Dual Cockpit’ dashboard, that gives the passenger their own driving display.

The GTC4Lusso will debut at the Geneva motor show in March, with pricing expected to be around £250,000.

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Aston Martin launch V8 Vantage S Blades Edition

To celebrate Aston Martin’s relationship with the British aerobatics team, the Cambridge dealership has commissioned 5 very unique V8 Vantage Blade Editions.

The limited-run Blades will be sold exclusively out of the Cambridge dealership and come with a very special handover package.  Buyers will be given their cars during a day spent with The Blades at the Sywell Aerodrome, where they will receive the full VIP treatment.  The day includes a driving experience with a professional driver in their car, a helicopter hovering lesson and an aerobatic flight with The Blades, rounded off with a display from the world’s only aerobatic airline.

The car itself is finished with bespoke styling in The Blades’ colours, each marked with a unique aircraft identification code.  Styling details include The Blades logo embroidered into the headrests, with orange and black contrasting stitching throughout the cabin and seat stripes.  Externally, the cars are finished with orange accents and Jet-black trim, and come with a matching car cover made from parachute silk.  Each buyer will receive an Aston Martin leather photo album, following the car’s journey from conception to reality. 

In common with the standard V8 Vantage S, The Blades Edition is powered by a 418bhp naturally aspirated 4.7-litre V8, and can sprint from 0-62mph in 4.9 seconds.

Priced at £119,950, The Blades Edition is £9250 more expensive than the regular Vantage S, and is available to order now from the Aston Martin Cambridge dealership. 

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First 2016 Honda NSX sells for $1.2M

The first of Honda’s new NSX hybrid Supercars, VIN number 001, has sold at auction, raising an astonising $1.2 million for charity.  Honda’s first NSX was produced between 1989 – 2005, and the new model has been hotly anticipated.

Auctioned at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale sale on the 29th January, the NSX sold for almost ten times its face value of $157,800, going to Rick Hendrick – NASCAR team owner and collector of first-edition performance cars.  The car will be added to Hendrick’s museum collection in North Carolina and the proceeds will go to the Paediatrics Brain Tumour Foundation.

Honda is launching the 550bhp hybrid supercar to compete with the likes of Ferrari and Porsche.  The new NSX is built around an aluminium and high-strength steel space frame and carbonfibre floor.  It uses a complex triple-electric-motor, 3.5-litre V6 hybrid system, delivering 0-62mph in less than 3 seconds.  

The long-awaited NSX goes on sale in Europe in late 2016, with an estimated £111,000 starting price. 

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Shelby release GT40 50^th Anniversary Le Mans Edition

Marking the anniversary of the remarkable GT40’s 1-2-3 finish at the 1966 Le Mans race, Shelby has commissioned a truly authentic ‘continuation’ of the Ford GT; the GT40 MKII 50^th Anniversary Le Mans Edition.

In collaboration with Superformance and Safir, Shelby is recreating just 20 examples of the legendary car, focusing on authenticity and detailing.  Over 90% of the parts used in the recreation are interchangeable with the original GT40.  This version is eligible for the GT40 Register, as Superformance and Shelby licence the GT40 name and the car’s have proper GT40-style chassis and serial numbers.

The Le Mans Edition, true to the original, comes in right-hand drive with right-hand shift (left-hand drive optional), and is available in a choice of three colour schemes to match the 1966 1-2-3 race cars.  It features modern suspension, brakes, air conditioning and a choice of engines, including Shelby’s aluminium 7.0-litre FE V8.  Priced at £120,000, the Le Mans Edition is as close as you can get to the stunning original. 

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New F1-themed Mercedes-AMG A 45 Petronas

Mercedes will release a special F1-inspired hatchback in celebration of their championship-winning team.

The Mercedes-AMG A 45 Petronas 2015 World Champion Edition will feature F1 styling, including silver and turquoise (‘petrol green’) livery, a large front splitter and a roof spoiler at the rear to give the car an extra sporty edge. There is the choice of three different shades of grey, which match the 19-inch cross-spoke alloys, detailed with a green flash in the centre of the wheels.

The grey/green colour scheme is continued through the interior, with turquoise-stitched leather or fabric sports seats and F1 details on the dashboard and steering wheel. The 4-wheel drive special edition gets the same 2.0 litre four-cylinder petrol engine with seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox as the standard car.

The F1 edition will debut at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and is expected to go on sale next year for around £46,000.  

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