Each of the six bespoke cars, all versions of the current Vanquish Super GT in either Coupe or Volante form, is subtly different and tailored to reflect one of the six decades being celebrated. Bespoke metal rotary control dials formed from pistons from iconic Aston Martin engines will even feature in the centre console. The result is a collection of rare sports cars that will be instantly recognisable as ‘Works 60th Anniversary’ models.
Prices yet to be announced
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The technology of the Audi prologue show car is as sophisticated as its interior is emotion-evoking. The 4.0 TFSI, which is installed in the engine compartment produces 605 PS and 700 Nm (516.3 lb-ft) of torque; in overboost mode, which the driver can call up for around 15 seconds, a boosted torque of 750 Nm (553.2 lb-ft) is available. The sonorous biturbo V8 accelerates the two-door coupe from 0-62 mph in 3.7 seconds, while its strong horizontal effect expresses an image of powerful dynamics.
Prices yet to be announced
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If any single element defines the new Lexus RC F as a thoroughbred performance machine, it is its new V8 engine. The most powerful V8 Lexus has ever produced for a road-going car, it benefits from detailed design and engineering to deliver an exhilarating experience. The 4,969cc 32-valve unit has evolved from the engine featured in the previous IS F model, but comprehensive changes have taken performance to a higher level. Maximum speed is restricted to 168mph and 0-62mph can be achieved in 4.5 seconds.
From £59,995
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The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class fuses the perfection of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class with the exclusivity of Maybach. The new luxury saloon is also the top-of-the-range model in an ever-expanding model family which was extended last September to include the S-Class Coupé and the S500 Plug-In Hybrid as the third hybrid model. The V12 S600 reaches 0-62mph in 5 seconds with a top speed of 155mph.
€187,841
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The Bentley Grand Convertible concept is the most sophisticated open-top car ever created by Bentley. Resplendent in Sequin Blue, originally a bespoke colour created from a single sequin from a customer’s haute couture gown, it features a silver ‘liquid metal’ finish. The wheels hint at the enormous power and torque that wait under the bonnet. With 537 PS (530 bhp / 395 kW) and 1,100 Nm (811 lb.ft) of torque from Bentley’s legendary 6¾-litre twin-turbo V8 engine of the flagship Mulsanne, the engine delivers 0-62mph in 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 190mph.
Approx £275,000
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