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Sports coupé meets “G” he dynamic-expressive styling of the GLC Coupé concept was a centre of attention at its world premiere in 2015 in Shanghai. It unites the typical stylistic elements of a coupé with the design language of current SUV models. Just one year later, this promise has become a reality: the new GLC Coupé translates the design idiom of the show car, with its distinctive basic structure and stretched greenhouse, virtually unchanged into series production. At the same time, the sports car among Mercedes-Benz’s mid size SUVs impresses with its brand-typical safety, modern assistance systems and an especially sporty-dynamic character. The as-standard sports suspension as well as more direct sports steering, DYNAMIC SELECT and 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive with 9G-TRONIC nine-speed automatic transmission combine effortlessly superior ride comfort with decidedly sporty agility. Two suspension variants with continuously adjustable damping are optionally available: the new DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL with steel springing as well as the already familiar AIR BODY CONTROL multi-chamber air suspension. Both options make for further enhanced driving dynamics and comfort.
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BMW Group sales achieve best-ever June result ales at the BMW Group set a new June record with a total of 227,849 vehicles delivered to customers around the world, an increase of 9.1% on the same month last year. This latest record month means that the company has achieved its best ever first half-year sales: year-to-date deliveries are 5.8% up on the same period last year with a total of 1,163,139 vehicles sold. A record total of 189,097 (+9.7%) BMW brand vehicles were delivered to customers in June, bringing year-to-date sales for the brand up to 986,557, an increase of 5.8% compared with the first six months of last year. June saw strong growth in the sales of many BMW models such as the BMW 2 Series (21,720 / +49.6%), the BMW X1 (17,031 / +79.8%), the BMW X3 (15,489 / +27.2%) and BMW 5 Series (29,965 / +5.4%). The BMW 7 Series almost doubled its monthly sales year-on-year with a total of 6,301 delivered to customers worldwide (+92.6%).
Infiniti’s Exclusive Showroom to debut in September ike every iconic brand the world over that has its very own select space to showcase their products, Infiniti Bahrain and Y.K. Almoayyed& Sons is on track to launch an exclusive Infiniti showroom in Sitra. The showroom, which has been in the pipeline for a while, nears fruition and will be launched in September this year. Mohammed Almoayyed, Director, Y.K. Almoayyed& Sons, accompanied Francois Goupil de Bouille, Infiniti Vice President,Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) during his visit to the site to take a look at the progress on the showroom thus far. Also present at the tour were, Jurgen Schmitz, Managing Director, Infiniti Middle East, Nasser Watar, President &CEO, Nissan Gulf, Cameron Gowing, Nissan Gulf, Fahad Shaukat, Nissan Gulf, Anas Abdulla, Sales Manager, Infiniti Bahrain, Alok Gupta, Chief Financial Officer, Y.K. Almoayyed& Sons and Peter Gonsalves, Senior Sales Manager, Y.K. Almoayyed& Sons. 12 www.arabiamotors.co I AUGUST 2016
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Kia crowned #1 in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study! ia Motors has taken the number one spot on the 2016 J.D. Power Initial Quality Survey (IQS)! This year marks the 30th year of the annual J.D Power IQS and the first time in 27 years that a nonpremium brand has topped the list. Each year J.D. Power, a U.S. based marketing research firm, conducts syndicated studies to evaluate driving experience, vehicle performance, and quality during the initial 90 days of car ownership. For 2016, a total of 80,157 surveys of were completed by vehicle owners to assess 233 potential problems for 33 US auto makers and 245 vehicle models.. In addition, 167 assembly plants were evaluated for quality. Kia has been steadily rising in ranking in the past ten years, initially placing 36th in 1999 and entering the top ten in 2013. This year’s first place recognition is an affirmation that Kia Motors has truly come a long way to become a worldclass automobile brand.
First Land Rover Lead Instructor in MENA Features in Latest ‘My Journey, My Inspiration’ Film s part of its ongoing MYLAND regional communications platform, Land Rover has once again tied up with one of the region’s more unconventional pioneers to release the next episode in its ‘My Journey, My Inspiration’ film series. This time, Karim Jawaad, Bahraini car enthusiast and the first certified Land Rover Lead Instructor in the Middle East and North Africa region, talks about his dedication to building the first-ever Land Rover Experience centre in the region from the ground up. The ‘My Journey, My Inspiration’ series embodies the sentiment behind Land Rover’s MYLAND creative communications platform and is a collaboration between the brand and inspirational achievers from the region who have shaped their land. The achievers, from Oman, Qatar, Lebanon, Kuwait, KSA, Bahrain and the UAE, all share one thing in common: inspired by the culture and heritage of their land, they have succeeded in truly going above and beyond in their accomplishments.
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Mercedes-Benz CELEBRATES THE S CABRIOLET, G-CLASS 4x4² AND SLC MODELS he all-new 2017 S-Class Cabriolet raises the pinnacle of desire with unmatched style, craftsmanship, innovation and luxury. The dream convertible offers a symphony of performance, providing up to 577 hp in the AMG S63 model. In a region where the sand dunes, rough terrain and unpaved roads are characteristic foundations for adventure, the
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G-Class 4x4² is an absolute must-have. The G 500 4x42 makes G-Class history with its perfect combination of superior all-wheel-drive powertrain and a revamped G-Class body. The 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine presents high efficiency, top-notch power and a lightweight construction. Although the G 500 4x42 is built for off-road excursions, the powerful SUV delivers an exceptionally smooth ride on pavement. It has been called a sports car
on the road, and the superior 4x4 anywhere else. The new-generation SLC-Class sets the pace for all the years to come. The car’s silhouette is muscular and sensationally dynamic when open and closed. The new sports exhaust systems can be credited for the roaring engine sounds that perfectly compliment the design. This roadster surpasses competition in its high-frequency intelligence, sportiness and sleek exterior.
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Jaguar Land Rover Demonstrates All-Terrain Self-Driving Research aguar Land Rover has demonstrated a range of innovative research technologies that would allow a future autonomous car to drive itself over any surface or terrain. Jaguar Land Rover’s multi-million pound Autonomous all-terrain driving research project aims to make the self-driving car viable in the widest range of real life, on- and off-road driving environments and weather conditions. To enable this level of autonomous allterrain capability, Jaguar Land Rover’s researchers are developing next-generation sensing technologies that will be the eyes of the future autonomous car. Because the sensors are always active and can see better than the driver, this advanced sensing will ultimately give a vehicle the high levels of artificial intelligence required for the car to think for itself and plan the route it should take, on any surface.
Honda launches new CBR250RR he lightweight sportsbike is powered by an all-new watercooled four-stroke, four-valve, parallel-twin 250cc motor which Honda is aiming to have class-leading power. The engine has ride-by-wire, three riding modes. The link to the larger models in the CBR range can be seen in the styling which features dual-LED front headlights along with the low-front, high-back end. The CBR250RR’s newly designed steel pipe truss frame realizes both strength and flexibility.
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Its swingarm is an aluminum gullarm, and with the right-side swing arm shaped to reduce exhaust pipe extrusion, allows the bike to be slimmer, while retaining bank angle. The suspension features high-rigidity inverted forks for the front, and Pro-link suspension featuring five-step preload for the rear. For the brakes, front and rear ABS is available (for the ABS model). Large 310mm diameter (front) and 240mm diameter (rear) wave discs provide outstanding stopping-power.
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BMW confirm RnineT Scrambler X model MW UK have created the Scrambler X, which is simply an accessorized Scrambler. You get spoke wheels, the option of off-road tyres, LED indicators and heated grips. If X doesn’t mark the spot for you, the stock R nineT Scrambler can be ordered with optional extra spoke wheels and off-road tyres as well as Automatic Stability Control (ASC), heated grips, LED indicators, a handbrushed aluminium fuel tank, chrome plated manifold, lowered suspension and a raised seat. A one-person seat and tail panel is also available to customise the bike as well as a headlamp grill, sump guard, small windshield, Akrapovic sports silencer, comfort seat, knee pads, luggage, rev counter and number panels, and more.
Can-Am release 2017 Spyders an-Am have just released details of their new-for-2017 Spyder F3-S ‘Daytona 500’ edition. This new model has been designed and developed by BRP’s engineers to meet the need for a more sporty-inspired vehicle in their range of eccentric three-wheelers. The rest of the range hasn’t been ignored either, with new riding modes and colour options to its F3-S, F3-T, RT-S and RT Limited models for the 2017 model year. The F3-S ‘Daytona 500’ edition differs in its styling by the addition of black stripes and a Daytona 500 logo; gauge spoiler; super sport front grill; 6-spoke deep black high gloss front wheels, and mono seat cowl and drag style handlebars as standard – all designed to boost the vehicle’s aggressive stance out on the road.
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265 hp anniversary model is most powerful production GTI ever he Golf GTIClubsport, a limited edition anniversary model celebrating 40 Years of GTI, is available at VW Bahrain. The icon of the sporty compact class – the Golf GTI – celebrated its 40th anniversary by launching a progressive special edition: the new Golf GTI Clubsport. The new Golf GTI Clubsport holds the impressive title of the most powerful production GTI ever, with a turbocharged direct-injection engine delivering an output of 265 hp - 45 hp more than on the previous most powerful Golf GTI in the region – and a boost function able to increase power output to over 290 hp for a short time. Not only has Volkswagen given the anniversary model’s engine more power, it has also extensively revised the design, equipment and aerodynamic fine- tuning of the anniversary model. Due to the high power output and significantly improved downforce, the dynamic performance of the Golf GTI Clubsport propels it into the domain of topclass motorsport. This results in groundbreaking handling properties at high speeds and breathtaking cornering speeds. The Volkswagen exterior designers created a completely new front bumper, side sills, rear diffuser, multi-part roof spoiler and exclusive forged alloy wheels for the anniversary model. These features immediately make the anniversary model stand out from the familiar GTI models.
Jaguar’s EV Sedan and SUV To Help Company Leap Back few years ago, when the Tesla Model S arrived, many likened it to a Jaguar in styling and stance. Now the brand from Coventry could be poised to follow the lead of Silicon Valley with some true volume models—two that, not surprisingly, would almost directly take on the Model S and the Model X. The Jaguar XK coupe isn’t coming back; instead, this new model range, code-named X590, will include a large four-door
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fastback, while a companion electric SUV model also is being developed. Both vehicles could arrive as soon as 2019. And in a regulatory environment that’s ratcheting up to favor EVs, they can’t arrive soon enough. With the higher fines for federal Corporate Average Fuel Economy rules, as well as a midterm review underway for California’s ZEV rules (and another major step-up in the rules scheduled for 2018), it’s increasingly in the automaker’s interest to have a volume EV or two in the lineup.
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BMW M5 Limited Edition Has 600 Horsepower, Special Silver Paint f you’re hankering for a 600-hp BMW M5 but didn’t manage to snag one of the 30 units of the 30th-anniversary BMW M5, here’s your second chance. A new Pure Metal Silver Limited Edition M5 is headed out, with similar performance tweaks that bring the 4.4-liter twin-turbo V-8 engine up to 600 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque (25 horsepower and 16 lb-ft more than a standard M5 with the Competition package). Once again, this specially outfitted M5 will be quite an exclusive proposition, with only 50
cars available. The special-edition model’s name refers to its exterior color, called Pure Metal Silver, which is unique to this M5. BMW says the color is applied with a layering process that creates an especially reflective surface. Five-spoke 20-inch wheels are also part of
the visual package, along with black trim for the kidney grilles and faux-carbon-fiber trim for the exhaust outlets. The aluminum-trimmed interior comes with a “Pure Metal Silver 1/50 badge denoting the car as one of the 50 special-edition models.
McLaren Starts Development of New Hybrid, V-6 Engine e already know that McLaren is working on a smaller powerplant, which we believe will be a V-6 based on the same architecture used in the existing V-8 family. Flewitt dropped a very broad hint that this will only be offered in conjunction with the performance-boosting hybrid system the company has already said that
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it’s developing. work on the development of the EV prototype has already begun. A single prototype will be built for initial testing, with this then followed by an ultra-limited run of what are likely to be ‘Ultimate Series’ EVs that will gauge reaction to a more mainstream version among McLaren’s customer base.
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15 things you should know about the Bentley Bentayga l The Bentayga name was inspired by the marque’s founder’s name and the natural world. With a nod to the Taiga, the unforgiving transcontinental snowforests abutting the Arctic Circle, Bentley also looked to the rugged peak of Rogue Bentayga in Grand Canaria for inspiration. l The development programme for the Bentayga has been the most exhaustive in the Bentley brand’s history, with tests taking place in five continents. From the dirt and gravel of South Africa to the dunes of Dubai and the muddy fields of Cheshire, from -30°C in Norway’s frozen North Cape to searing 50°C desert heat in the Middle East.
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MOTORING NEWS l The Bentayga has driven more than 400 laps of the famous Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit, as part of developing the dynamic performance of the chassis and fine-tuning the relevant control and stability systems. l Bentley’s iconic W12 engine was revised from the ground up, specifically for the Bentayga. l The Bentayga features the most advanced and efficient powertrain ever created by Bentley. l Only 608 models were exclusively produced of the limited edition First Edition Bentayga to celebrate the creation of an allnew luxury SUV market segment. l The Bentayaga’s body is produced using one of the most exclusive metal forging techniques in the world. The body is produced using the largest single piece aluminium pressing technique in the automotive world. l The design of the Bentayga’s dashboard pays homage to company’s logo by taking inspiration from the Bentley wings. The famous marque’s logo inspired the architecture of the cockpit, forming the basis of a symmetrical, double-wing arrangement that flows from door to door, encircling the occupants. l Bentayga customers have near infinite combinations of personalisation to choose from. Each Bentayga commissioned will be as unique as its owner. l The Bentayga features the world’s finest leather upholstery. The leather hides which line the interior of the Bentley Bentayga are sourced from Northern European bulls where the more temperate climate helps ensure there are fewer parasites affecting the animals’ hides, keeping the leather naturally blemish free. l The leather inside the Bentayga is produced using traditional artisan techniques. The traditional leather tanning process has been kept to ensure the leathery smell remains, creating the aroma of vintage Bentleys. l Bentley’s first ever SUV still shares similarities with nostalgic Bentley models such as the Bentley Blower. l The Bentayga features the automotive world’s first luxury event seat experience. The new model is equipped with a quilted leather event seat which folds out from the tailgate of the vehicle making every Bentayga trunk a luxurious and comfortable position to enjoy any outdoor event, such as a day at the Polo. l The Bentayga offers tailored specification packages designed to suit the tastes of every customer, including two styling packs. l The Bentayga houses one the most expensive optional features in the world. This comes in the form of a bespoke mechanical Mulliner Tourbillon by Breitling.
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Alsaie clinches narrow win in SWS second round
haled Alsaie came away with the narrowest of victories in the second round of the Bahrain SWS Sprint Championship last month, hosted by Bahrain International Karting Circuit (BIKC) in Sakhir. Alsaie outduelled fellow title hopeful Mohammed Mattar by a mere 0.008 seconds to clinch his maiden victory of the new season. Alsaie completed the 15-lap sprint around BIKC’s 1.414-kilometre track in a total time of 18 minutes 38.554 seconds.
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Mattar claimed his second podium in as many races with his finish. The leading pair were trailed not far behind by Abdulla Buhindi, who was classified third to take the last podium spot after finishing just 0.104seconds behind Alsaie. Louis Skalski (+2.571s) was fourth-best in the race while Bader Mubarak (+2.964s) finished in fifth place. Winner of the season’s opening round, Ali Baslar (+2.971s), had to settle this time for sixth, while Ahmed Ebrahim (+3.027s) and Hussain Lala (+3.174s) rounded out the top eight.
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Aston Martin & Red Bull Racing unveil radical AM-RB 001 hypercar ston Martin and Red Bull Racing are today revealing their ground-breaking hypercar; codenamed AM-RB 001. The product of a unique Innovation Partnership between the British luxury brand and eminent F1 team, this ambitious, uncompromising and wholly extraordinary collaboration combines the vision and skills of two worldleading brands to create a road car the like of which has never been seen before. The three men charged with realising this shared vision are Adrian Newey, Red Bull Racing’s
Chief Technical Officer and the world’s most successful F1TM designer, Marek Reichman, Aston Martin EVP and Chief Creative Officer and David King, VP and Chief Special Operations Officer. Together they spearhead a formidable alliance. One that combines more than a hundred years of specialism – both with heritage, making some of the world’s most beautiful and charismatic GT cars, and with technological brilliance and relentless pursuit of speed and efficiency that has seen Red Bull Racing excel in the ferociously competitive world of Formula One.
Bernie Ecclestone’s mother-in-law kidnapped Brazilian magazine has reported that Bernie Ecclestone’s mother-inlaw has been kidnapped in Sao Paulo, with a ransom of 120 million Brazilian Reals. According to local magazine Veja, 67-year-old Aparecida Schunck was kidnapped from the Interlagos area on Friday. The report goes on to explain that the kidnappers are asking for R$120 million – approximately US$36.5m – which would make it the largest ransom sum in Brazilian history. A second report from the Jornal Nacional on Rede Globo has also since appeared. Schunck is the mother of Ecclestone’s third wife Fabiana Flosi, with whom the F1 supremo has been married since 2012, after the pair met when she was working at the Brazilian GP in 2009.
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Want to know what the best oil is for your pride and joy? Ask the experts at BAPCO.
APCO are pioneers when it comes to stuff that powers our cars. Recently they’ve launched their very own line of engine oils and lubricants that have met global standards from leading automotive manufacturers. As part of this, we have BAPCO on board to answer any questions that you may have regarding your next oil change. We’ve been told that Bapco also has a range of engine coolants? Can you tell our readers a little bit about those? There are two grades of premix engine coolants available, the SuperCool 50 and the SuperCool 30. These are 50% and 30% ethylene glycol respectively in de-ionized water. Coolant is made up of a heat transfer medium, typically high quality de-ionized water and glycol, various corrosion inhibitors and functional additives depending on the coolant type. What are the functions of coolant? Coolants effectively remove heat generated from the combustion of fuel in the engine block. It provides corrosion protection to engine components, freeze protection when subject to sub zero temperature, boil protection, heat transfer to the passenger compartment of vehicles, lubrication to the water pump and general chemical and oxidative stability to ensure efficient functioning of the cooling system. Why can’t one just fill the engine with normal water? Water is an effective heat transfer fluid but has a limited operating temperature range (water boils at 100°C). Glycol when combined with water offers a wider operating temperature range than either fluid used by itself. Ethylene glycol is the most prevalent glycol used in coolant based on functionality, cost and availability. Depending on the application and climate, an engine coolant may be based on water only if an extended operating temperature range is not required. 2 www.arabiamotors.co I SEPTEMBER 2015
What or when is the appropriate time to replace your engine’s coolant? That all depends on the application where the coolant is used whether light duty or heavy duty and type of the engine coolant: Conventional Light duty – 2 years or 80,000 km, Heavy Duty – 3000 Hr. or 300,000 Km Organic Acid Technology Light Duty – Up to 5 Years or 250,000Km Heavy Duty – up to 6 years or 960,000km Hybrid Technology Coolants. Light Duty – Up to 5 Years or 250,000Km Heavy Duty – up to 6 years or 960,000km Above are estimated coolant change intervals. Specific recommendation can be found in your vehicle maintenance manual. With the summer and the rising temperatures, what kind of oil would you recommend that we use in our cars? The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) sets the standard in the rheological properties of automotive engine oils based on SAE J300 standard. Most of the engine oils available in the market, in GCC in particular are already multigrade which commonly read as SAE 5W40, 5W-30, 10W-40,15W-40 and the most popular SAE grade in GCC the SAE 20W-50. Every car manufacturer recommends specific SAE grade to be used in their engines depending on the engine model. They have reasons ranging from validity of warranty, engine durability and optimum performance. Having said that the best recommendation we can give is to check your vehicles maintenance manual to find out the right engine oil for your car. Latest model of Honda cars are
now using the SAE 5W-30, that is including the GGC regions. GMC and Ford even recommend the SAE 5W-20. That means when the car manufacturers make recommendation on what grade of engine oil to be used, extreme temperature of summer and winter are both covered. No need to worry about hot and cold weather. Does the quality of fuel that you use affect the longevity of the oil in your engine? Why / why not? The quality of fuel used does affect the longevity of your engine oil. We call it Oil Drain Interval (ODI). Car Manufacturers recommend the ODI which is to be followed by their dealers and customers to maintain warranty, engine durability and performance. The use of inferior fuel quality normally leads to shorter ODI, poorer engine performance, engine durability is at risk and worst case could invalidate vehicle warranty.
Dynamic Luxury The 2017 Bentley Mulsanne
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or 2017, Bentley offers the Mulsanne in the follwing trims: the Mulsanne, the Mulsanne Speed, and the Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase. The Mulsanne’s engine is a hand-assembled, old-school, 16-valve pushrod V8 displacing 412 cubic inches, from an engine family whose lineage stretches back to the late 1950s. Thanks to turbocharging and engine-control technology, the Speed’s version of this powerplant makes 811 pound-feet of torque at a just-beyond-tick-over 1,750 rpm (752 pound-feet in the other Mulsanne models).
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What the Mulsanne is really all about, though, is the craftsmanship. It takes 400 hours to build one, and that includes handsanding all those layers of lacquer paint, 150 hours of hand-stitching the leather upholstery, and hand-shaping and grain-matching all 40 pieces of wood. The most impressive bit of fabrication and design in these cars has got to be the aircraft-style folding tables in the Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase. The mechanism is purely mechanical, with 761 hand-machined components (most of which are invisible to the user, but they’ll know that each piece is a work of art), and the tables can support 88 pounds apiece.
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Elegance Redefined The E-Class is the New King of Executive Sedans
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et’s face it – the fact that the new E looks like the S both on the outside and the inside is win enough for most people. Mercedes is calling the new E “the most intelligent saloon in the business class”, packed with technology that’s sure to filter down the range in future. Amongst the cutting-edge features, the E-Class is the first Mercedes with the capability to be upgraded wirelessly through a software download and comes with the brand’s latest autonomous driving tech. The fifth-generation saloon is 43mm longer than the outgoing model overall, with an extra 65mm added to the wheelbase for increased passenger space. The most desirable option will be the virtual instrument display, which replaces the conventional dials in favor of a fully customizable set-up. This will give owners a widescreen cockpit that Mercedes says “appears to hover in thin air”, but is only available as an option. The infotainment system is more advanced than in the
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S-Class, and there are touch-sensitive buttons on the steering wheel to control it. Customers will be able to add the optional Drive Pilot system to their car, which takes cruise control to the next level. AMG Line cars get sportier bumpers and side skirts, bigger alloy wheels, an AMG-branded steering wheel and sports seats. Comfort, Eco, Sport, Sport+ and Individual modes allow owners to set the car up to suit their driving preferences, although the brand says it offers soft base suspension, but still with good stability and decent handling. Optionally, the E-Class will come with ‘Comfortable Avantgarde’ suspension, lowered by 15mm for a sportier character. Adaptive ‘multi-chamber’ airsuspension will also be an option, which Mercedes claims is a class first. The Air Body Control system also has a self-levelling function, which automatically controls the ride height depending on speed. It hunkers down on motorways to reduce drag, and can raise the chassis on rough roads at the push of a button.
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HEAD TO HEAD
MERCEDES A45 AMG VS
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his time round, we’re pitting two of the hottest sedans (well, technically one is a hot-hatch) on the market. Both are German and both boast some pretty incredible performance numbers and both offer extreme bang-for-your-buck as far as explosive performance is concerned. Both Audi and Mercedes have taken the “Boost is the only replacement for displacement” formula and applied it to their pedestrian entry-level bargain mobiles, instantly turning them into products that have revolutionized their segment entirely. CATEGORIES
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The A45 looks like something that was snatched straight off the DTM circuit, with the huge rear wing, and all the carbon-fiber aerostrakes. Select the AMG graphics package and you also get a colormatched racing stripe running the length of the car. Looks – wise atleast, it’s safe to say that the Mercedes has the upper hand in terms of outright visual drama.
If it weren’t for those nifty chromed, quad-tailpipes sticking out of the rear and a few discreet “S3” badges, you’d be hardpressed to tell the S3 apart from its A3 brother. Audi’s design language is more full of powerful reserve than outright shouty-ness like Mercedes. The Audi formula may appeal to some, but here in the Middle-East, we suspect that a majority of buyers would be swayed by the A45’s raceinspired flair.
INTERIOR
The inside of the A45 is a nice place to be in – there are swathes of carbon fiber and red-piping on the bucket seats, red seatbelts and the Alcantara-covered steering wheel is straight from the AMG GT supercar.
The S3 on the other hand carries Audi’s infamous reserved-styling theme on the inside as well. Yes there’s every gadget you can think of, and the interior is put together flawlessly, but sometimes you can’t help but wonder whether things would be a bit better off if there was more “drama”.
ENGINES AND POWERTRAINS
The A45 has been crowned with the title of the “most powerful production four-cylinder engine” ever fitted to a car, and there’s a good reason for it. The A45’s 2.0 liter turbocharged four pot puts out a stomping 381hp and 350lb.ft of torque. Mercedes also offer a locking front diff, and adaptive dampers as well as a loud sports exhaust.
The S3 is a stonking little motor, but falls just short of the A45 with 306hp and 295lb.ft of torque. The formula between these two is pretty much the same – the Audi utilizes a 2.0-liter turbo four as well, along with its famed Quattro all wheel drive system.
PERFORMANCE
As far as figures go, the A45 can blitz to 100kph in 4.2 seconds and onwards to an electronically limited top speed of 270kph.
Despite being down on outright grunt, the S3 still manages to be not too shabby behind the A45 with a 4.4 second 0-100kph time.
CONCLUSION
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If you want an all-round performance sedan with a lot of creature comforts and copious amounts of power, the S3 should suit you fine. But if it’s mad-hatter, ear-to-ear grins that you’re after, in terms of outright, explosive performance, there’s really no rival to the A45 in its class.
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Kia’s all New Cadenza Slices through the Segment
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IA has been pushing its lineup with ever more value and tech in the past few years, even to a point where they built their first full-size luxury range-topper – the Quoris (or K900 in global markets). But the Cadenza is the middle-child, competing with the likes of the Honda Accord V6 and the Toyota Avalon. The formula was just right – packed chock-full of luxury features, good quality and a linear V6 powering the front wheels. The design was pretty decent too, but has been getting along the past year or so. Now this is the refreshed Cadenza, and it looks better than ever.
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“KIA HAS RETUNED THE CADENZA’S 3.3-LITER V-6 ENGINE FOR BETTER FUEL ECONOMY. KIA GIVES AN ESTIMATE OF 290 HP, AND COMES PAIRED TO A NEW EIGHTSPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION...”
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KIA CADENZA CONSUMER REVIEW Looks Wise,
there’s new hexagonal grille pushes inward toward the engine bay, creating a concave form. Lower trim models feature a concave version of the three-dimensional grille pattern we see on a number of other Kia cars. But higher tiers feature concave vertical blades that help distinguish the model from the rest of the lineup. Other visual details on the new Cadenza include chrome accents and Z-shaped lighting signatures on the headlights and LED taillights.
Under the hood,
Kia has retuned the Cadenza’s 3.3-liter V-6 engine for better fuel economy. Kia gives an estimate of 290 hp, and comes paired to a new eight-speed automatic transmission, which Kia claims is even lighter than the outgoing model’s six-speed. Under the sheetmetal, the Cadenza benefits from more high-strength steel and increased structural stiffness, which improves driving dynamics. Same goes for the Cadenza’s retuned suspension and retuned steering. Larger brakes up front helpsreduce stopping distances and also provides for more sure-footed braking.
On the inside,
the Cadenza brings features you’d perhaps expect on the range-topping Quoris. The seats are finished in Nappa leather with quilted seat bolsters accented by diamond stitching. New tech features include a head-up display, a wireless smartphone charger, and an automatic smart trunk opener. Other changes were made to boost ergonomics; the driver’s seat has been lowered, and the seat cushion has been extended, which makes for a very comfortable place to sit in on long drives or when you’re stuck in traffic. Safety wise, the Cadenza adds a driver’s knee airbag and offers plenty of driver assistance features, including autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, and smart cruise control with stop-and-go functionality. Smart blind-spot detection will intervene if the driver drifts toward an adjacent vehicle, automatically braking the opposite side front wheel to help the car stay on track. Pretty cool stuff!
Out on the road, the Cadenza is expectedly smooth,
quiet and refined. This is definitely not the car for those with sportingaspirations, and Kia knows that none of the buyers looking into this segment are anyway. The cabin is whisper-quiet and the steering is light and smooth. The Cadenza is definitely a car that you’d enjoy getting into after a long day at work.
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Chevrolet has debuted The All-New Camaro. We test it, But there’s a Slight Catch
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o obviously when we talk about muscle cars, the first thing that comes into our heads is a fire-breathing V8equipped monster. But off-late, things are beginning to change. The Mustang can now be had with a turbo four and reports are that those things are pretty quick – especially considering the tune-ability of a forceinduced motor. Every step of the way, auto makers are downsizing and making things more efficient, so much so that even a four or six cylinder engine now produces more power than most V8s ever could in the past.
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Thus, this arrest-me-yellow Camaro that you see here came with Chevy’s latest 3.6 liter V6 under the hood, mated to an 8-speed auto. Unheard of for a muscle car right? Until now! The 335 horses that the V6 produces is equivalent to what the venerable LS1 used to ply back in the day and as such, can get the car to 100kph in 5 seconds. That means that you’ll be quicker than pretty much anything on the road, save for a Camaro SS. The great thing about the new Camaro is the way it sounds, drives and handles. The cockpit is a beautiful place to be in with almost Audi-like interior fit and finish, which just goes to show how far the “muscle car” has come since its retro-resurgence in the early 2000’s. There’s every conceivable option you can wish for – leather everything, an ipad-like infotainment screen that also offers Apple Car Play. Chevy has even managed to squeeze in a sunroof despite the relatively modest roof area of the Camaro. The interior is also filled with various mood-lighting strips that make for an excellent effect when the sun goes down and you want to impress your date. Not that she won’t already be impressed with the way the Camaro sounds and goes – the V6 has plenty power to pin you back in the bucket-seat, and if you select Sport from the Drive selector button, the Camaro produces a very satisfying “brrahp” from the dual exhaust tips every time you shift up a gear. The steering is incredibly telepathic and since the rear end now comes with independent suspension and a Limited
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Slip diff, it’s fantastic to corner with and even drifts are supremely controllable. The chassis is taut and after spending a few hours with the car, it almost felt like I was in a Porsche and not a muscle car. Since the V6 is so incredibly thrifty on fuel, means this Camaro makes for a great daily driver. So if you want a coupe that turns heads and has enough performance to take on a track day on the weekend, this is the ride for you.
“The 335 horses that the V6 produces is equivalent to what the venerable LS1 used to ply back in the day and as such, can get the car to 100kph in 5 seconds.”
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Meet A Record-Setting New Chapter In Jaguar’s History – The F-Pace
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very manufacturer has a turning point in their history – an event that changes the course of their operations or a new model that rejuvenates the brand from the ground up. If you ask us, Jaguar has always made some pretty soulful cars – but then again we’re enthusiasts and the opinion of enthusiasts alone does not a financially successful car company make. After a recent revival by Tata, Jaguar is building cars that it should’ve always built – the F-Type is a great example.
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HOWEVER, SEDANS AND SPORTS CARS ALONE SIMPLY DON’T PROVIDE THE KIND OF CASH FLOW NECESSARY TO PUSH A CAR COMPANY FORWARD – SUVs and crossovers are all the rage; more so luxury SUVs and crossovers. Jaguar teased us back in 2013 when it unveiled the C-X17 concept car – the original framework for the F-Pace crossover.
So what’s this cat like?
It’s light for one – 80 percent of the F-Pace’ body structure is made out of aluminum; the tailgate is composite, the front-end structure out of magnesium, and steel for the doors. Jaguar says that the “body-in-white” (bare metal frame) weighs just 298kg – which is about the same as a Fiat 500L. It is worth noting that the F-Pace sports the only aluminum-intensive monocoque in the segment. The F-Pace is based on the same architecture and platform as the XE and XF sedans.
Powertrain
There are a couple of diesel engine options available, but for us, the focus is on the 3.0-liter supercharged V6 petrol engine that’s lifted directly from the F-Type. Combined with the 8-speed automatic transmission, the F-Pace will put out a healthy 376hp to the tires via a state of the art all wheel drive system. Jaguar claims that the F-Pace will be able to crack the 0-100kph dash in just a hair over 5 seconds.
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Chassis Tech
The F-Pace comes with a plethora of new chassis tech – chief among which are torque vectoring, an optional electric adaptive damping system and tunable driving modes that adjust functions such as throttle mapping, transmission shift points and steering feel. The F-Pace’s all-wheel drive system is derived from the one recently launched in the F-Type. Called Intelligent Drive Dynamics, the rear-biased system is designed to boost on-road dynamics and traction. Off-road ability comes from Jaguar’s newly developed Adaptive Surface Response system. This is derived from Land Rover’s Terrain Response system and is designed to allow the F-Pace to perform on mud, gravel, snow and other low-grip surfaces. Other tech includes All Surface Progress Control and LowFriction Launch systems.
Gadgets
As standard, an 8-inch touchscreen and Jaguar’s “InControl” infotainment system are offered. An upgraded “InControl Pro” system with a 10.2in touchscreen is optional. Other functions include a WiFi hotspot that allows up to eight devices to be connected to the system. In place of the usual instrument binnacle is a 12.3in HD screen that displays speed and trip computer functions, as well as 3D navigation graphics. A laser head-up display projects such things as navigation instructions and speed limits onto the windscreen. The F-Pace also features the largest opening panoramic glass sunroof of any car. Perhaps the coolest feature of the F-Pace is something known as an “Activity Key”; this is a watch-like wristband that you wear and is waterproof. Jaguar says that this is aimed at those who love water sports. The Activity Key has a screen that allows you to lock and unlock the car whilst leaving the actual key inside when you go to the beach for example – clever and very thoughtful. There is no better way to launch a game-changing new model than to have it set a record; the F-Pace just set a Guinness world record for driving around a loop – you know, like a Hot Wheels car. If that doesn’t impress buyers into the showrooms, pretty much nothing will.
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T The G is a proper offroader – with solid front and rear axles, low range and three different kinds of locking differentials to ensure that even the worst situation doesn’t leave you stuck without a paddle. Today, you can get the G in one of 3 forms – the entry G500, the barnstorming G63 and the bonkers G65 that comes with a 600hp twin turbocharged V12 engine. But we aren’t concerned with those run-of-the-mill G’s, today we’re here to tell you about what happens when you take an already capable platform and hand it to people who just happen to be high on Acid. Enter the G500 4x42.
What is it?
To put it simply, Mercedes decided that those who didn’t really want the 6-wheeled configuration of the AMG G-pickup, would want the capability minus two wheels. So they created this monster. Visually, the Squared looks so massive that you’d be forgiven for thinking that it’s almost
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four feet taller than the standard G-class. It wears rally-derived shocks and struts, and two spring/damper struts running in parallel are used per wheel. One spring/damper strut works conventionally with set damper characteristics. The massive offroadspecific tires are shod in special wheels that keep the bead on even through the toughest terrain imaginable. “Portal axles” borrowed from the AMG 6x6 further enhance the Squared’s already immense capability. This is one truck that can literally go through anything or over anything you can throw at it.
Under the hood
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MERCEDES BENZ G500 4X42 COVER STORY are twice as hard as conventional cast-iron cylinder liners, minimize the inner friction and thus the fuel required and facilitate maximum mileage. Twin sidepipes on both sides in front of the rear wheels modulate the G-typical sound of the G 500 4x4² and master the entire repertoire of potent sports cars – from soft mumbling in neutral through sonorous humming in the partial-load range to emphatic booming when accelerating under full load.
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“THE SQUARED STANDS FOUR FEET TALLER THAN THE STANDARD G-CLASS, AND WEARS RALLY-DERIVED SHOCKS AND STRUTS.”
On the Inside
Despite being similar in layout to the regular G-classes, the G500 4x4² offers an exclusive ambience with the designo Exclusive package. The seat bolsters and head restraints as well as the dashboard, centre console and armrests in the doors are styled in black designo leather with white contrasting topstitching. The seat surfaces and door panels are covered in DINAMICA microfibre and impress with their attractive diamond-design quilting. In addition to this there is DINAMICA trim for the roof liner and the body pillars.
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F-body TransAms are a rarity these days- nothing is more proof of that fact as the prices these cars command on the market. A good one will run you upwards of BD6 large and ones that are getting on a bit go for not less than 4.
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“I always liked the look of the Trans Am since it’s very unique and especially the 98-02 was an instant classic.”
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1955 FORD F100 CLASSIC CULTURE
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“THE 1955 F100 IS THE SECOND GENERATION OF FORD PICKU
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1955 FORD F100 CLASSIC CULTURE For a little background on this machine for those of you not in the know, the 1955 F100 is the second generation of Ford pickup trucks that was in production from 1953 till 1956. The truck came in a variety of engine configurations – from a 3.5 liter inline six to a 4.5 liter “Y-block” V8. Now however, this particular truck owned and worked on by Hamad Ali Abdulgafar has come a long way from its farmtruck origins. Underneath that pristine babyblue hued bodywork lies a newer fuel-injected Ford V8, although at first glance you could actually be fooled into thinking that you’re looking at a carb’d motor with the way the aircleaner is placed. For us however, the piece-de-resistance on this gorgeous truck is the beautifully woodlined bed. Dig the metal!
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ince its launch, the Kawasaki Z1000SX has dominated the sports touring segment. Kawasaki’s number one best seller has been upgraded for 2016 with a number of customercentric features including: an FCC Assist and Slipper Clutch, ABS as standard and new colour options.
The 2016 Z1000SX now comes with a race-inspired FCC assist and slipper clutch – with a 30% lighter feel at the lever, the Slipper Clutch will appeal to both sports bike riders and those adjusting to the weight of a pillion and luggage.
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Under normal riding conditions, the clutch functions as a self-locking mechanism, pulling the clutch hub and operating plate together to compress the clutch plates. This allows the total clutch spring load to be reduced, thereby resulting a lighter clutch lever pull when operating the clutch. While the back torque limiting or ‘Slipper’ function works in the traditional way; where the clutch partially disengages or “slips” when the rear wheel tries to drive the engine faster than it would run under its own power. All 2016 Z1000SX models will be ABS as standard. Along with additional features, three colour choices on the Z1000SX continue for the 2016 machines. The Candy Lime Green option has a sportier and more aggressive treatment and Candy Plasma Blue makes a welcome return to the Kawasaki colour charts with Metallic Carbon Gray completing the line-up.
Spec: Engine type: Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line 4 Displacement: 1,043 cm³ Bore x stroke: 77.0 x 56.0 mm Compression ratio: 11.8:1 Valve/Induction system: DOHC, 16 valves Maximum power: 104.5 kW {142 PS} / 10,000 rpm Maximum torque: 111 Nm {11.3 kgf-m} / 7,300 rpm Fuel system: Fuel injection: ø38 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles Ignition: Digital Starting: Electric Lubrication: Forced lubrication, wet sump Transmission: 6-speed, return Final Drive: Sealed chain Clutch: Wet multi-disc, manual Frame type: Aluminium twin-tube Rake/Trail: 24.5˚ / 102 mm Suspension, front: 41 mm inverted fork with stepless compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability Suspension, rear: Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and spring preload adjustability Wheel travel, front: 120 mm Wheel travel, rear: 138 mm Tyre, front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) Tyre, rear: 190/50ZR17M/C (73W) Brakes, front: Dual semi-floating 300 mm petal discs Caliper: Dual radial-mount, monobloc, opposed 4-piston Brakes, rear: Single 250 mm petal disc Single-piston Steering angle, left / right: 31° / 31° Dimensions (L x W x H): 2.105 x 790 x 1.170/1.230 mm Wheelbase: 1,445 mm Ground Clearance: 35 mm Seat height: 820 mm Fuel capacity: 19 litres Curb Mass **: 230 kg / 231 kg (ABS)
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KAWASAKI Z1000S BIKERZONE
“The Candy Lime Green option has a sportier and more aggressive treatment and Candy Plasma Blue makes a welcome return to the Kawasaki colour charts with Metallic Carbon Gray completing the line-up.”
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MERCEDES BENZ MEN’S AUTOMATIC WATCH - BLACK EDITION Keep an eye on the time with this classic and elegant stainless steel watch. Black, PVD coated stainless steel case, Black dial with 3D effect, Black leather strap, Water resistant to 10 ATM, Swiss made, Laser-engraved Star below 12 hour mark, Diameter: 43 mm. Price: $949.00
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Craftsmanship combined with contemporary design: this soft lambskin jacket has chamois inserts, shaping and quilting inspired by the 488 Spider. Engineering meets elegance in the line of the pockets, on the front embossed piping to highlight the form. The central zip is two-way with automatic locking. - 488 Spider in relief on the yoke and Prancing Horse on the left breast - Dedicated 488 Spider packaging - Made In Italy Price: $1,650.00
AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI BY MIZUNO WAVE TENJIN RUNNING SHOES
The Automobili Lamborghini by Mizuno Wave Tenjin running shoes are the result of the sharing of innovation, design and craftsmanship values of these two top brands. A hi-tech shoe that evokes the style of the Lamborghini supercars. A high performance shoe under the Automobili Lamborghini shield. 95% polyester, 5% rayon - Sole: 100% rubber. Price: €301.00
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MERCEDES BENZ WIRELESS COMPUTER MOUSE, 300 SL
Designed after the iconic 300 SL of the 1950s. • LED headlamps and taillights with on/off switch • 2.4 GHz wireless technology • USB nano receiver • High-resolution optical sensor with switchable sensitivity (800 dpi/1,600 dpi) • 30-foot working radius • (1) AA battery included • System requirements: Windows® 8, Windows® 7, Vista, XP, 2000, ME or Mac® OS X
ASTON MARTIN PAPERWEIGHT
Aston Martin ‘wings’ badge mounted on a clear acrylic base. Price: $236.25
Price: $59.00
PORSCHE 911 SOUNDBAR
From 0 to 100 in 3.5 seconds. Up to 9,000 revolutions per minute. Top speed of 315 km/h. These are just numbers to some people – for us, they are notes in a symphony of the sports car: the sound of the Porsche 911 GT3. A high-end 2.1 virtual surround system with an integrated subwoofer made of an original rear silencer and twin exhaust module from a Porsche 911 GT3. 200 -watt system performance, DTS TruSurround and Bluetooth radio technology for wireless audio transmission from tablets, smartphones and many other devices. Price: $3,499.99
MATRIK CARBON FIBRE BAG
The Automobili Lamborghini Matrik carbon fibre bag is the result of an exclusively Italian collaboration between the Raging Bull firm and TecknoMonster. Completely hand crafted and entirely chiselled in Italy, this high range wheeled travel case collection is manufactured with the same materials used for the Lamborghini super sports cars: soft carbon fibre and authentic Automobili Lamborghini leather. The interior is divided into three compartments and the upper zipper can be extended to increase capacity. Adjustable and removable shoulder strap. The zip pullers are customised with the Automobili Lamborghini logoscript, while the back pocket is designed to accommodate the dual trolley handle. 100% Made in Italy. Price: €2,427.00
PORSCHE PREMIUM CLASSIC AUTOMATIC WATCH – LIMITED EDITION
Limited to 1911 units. Set consisting of an automatic watch with a leather strap made of high-quality cowhide leather, three-part interchangeable strap made of stainless steel, Porsche 911 sculpture, limited edition badge and polishing cloth. Stainless-steel casing with a finely satinised finish and polished casing plate. Metal dial. Black dial base colour with Porsche crest and sunburst pattern. Engraving on base with unique serial number. Anti-reflective sapphire glass on one side with anti-reflection coating. Screw-down crown with engraved Porsche crest. Strap changing tool included. Watertight casing [5 ATM]. Ø 42 mm. Swiss made. Price: $1,999.00
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The Lexus GS F 4-door sedan forges new grounds for Lexus performance, with unprecedented levels of exhilaration and striking sophistication throughout. The naturally aspirated 471HP 5.0-litre V8 engine with 8-Speed SPDS transmission delivers invigorating power and excellent response with added control using high performance BremboÂŽ brakes, Lexus Torque Vectoring Differential (TVD) and a race-ready cockpit. Welcome to the next expression of F performance. Visit the Lexus showroom to discover the most powerful Lexus sedan, the first-ever GS F. Lexus Showroom - Sitra 17 737 773, lexus.com.bh
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