Zagato will be presenting the Bentley Continental GT Speed based car on the autoshow in Genève. Zagato, an Italian design company created a whole new face and a remarkable rear end for this car. It has to be a big scoop, but it isn’t anymore. To bad for them, but great news for us to post about it. Here the Bentley Zagato GTZ!
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It isn’t the first time Zagato had a big scoop, in 2006 the released a really exclusive car for a Japanese owner. This Japanese men is owner of several exclusive cars like the 166M, 250 Spider California, two Daytonas and an Enzo. All collectors items, but that wasn’t enough for him. He gave Zagato the job to create a really exclusive Ferrari. It was the Ferrari 575GTZ, based on the 575M Maranello and this design looks a lot on the 250 GTZ from 1956.
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Zagato has also designed the Spyker C12 and several Aston Marin’s.
Not only the Bentley they have created is unique, but they also created the Diatto.That is from a car brand that quited years ago.
Zagato press article about the Bentley Zagato GTZ:
Bentley wears Zagato
Italian Carrozzeria (coachbuilder), Zagato, the most famous Automotive Atelier in the
world is developing a unique, coachbuilt body for a Bentley, one of the world’s most
beautiful and desirable cars.
The Bentley project follows the long-standing tradition of Zagato Atelier co-operation
with premium British automotive brands over several decades. Ace, Bristol, Aston
Martin, Jaguar, MG, Rolls Royce and Rover are among the UK-based brands that
have worked with the Milan Atelier in the past to produce, what are now some of the
most sought after collector’s cars in the world. Other notable cooperations include
Ferrari and Maserati.
The concept of sports elegance, dynamically functional design, remaining free from
contingent tendencies but seeking directly to drive emotion and pure pleasure,
combined with the hand-shaped precious aluminium bodies, have made Zagato
Atelier appreciated as one of the very best and most admired by Customers and
Collectors since the 1920’s.
Zagato’s strength lies in the creation and realisation of this sports-style elegance
within a functional design that does not bow to momentary fashions but seeks out the
sheer excitement and total pleasure of driving, an appreciating value recognised
everywhere.
Today Zagato is the only Atelier capable of marrying its great and long history of
craftsman-led workshop experience with the most modern design and development
technologies currently available. This capability has allowed Zagato to build small
numbers of unique samples, combining the very best of premium manufacturer’s
mechanical running gear with highly exclusive neo-classic Zagato bodies.
Internet in your car, it will be possible this year!
BMW’s iDrive system makes it’s possible that driver and passenger have unlimited Internet connection in the car.
BMW present this innovation within the framework of its connectedDrive development program, where it becomes more and more a multimedia product. In numerous conceptcars we see possibilities. But until now car manufacturer still absolutely have no effectively step taken to make the Internet also really available in the car. Within the framework of BMW ConnectedDrive the car manufacturer from München is presenting for the first time now the possibility at it. Further on in 2008 the system will become as an option deliverable on a large number of Bmw-models.
More info about this can be found on the BMW website.
Today we found more information about the 2009 BMW M3 Convertible car.
I personally love the BMW 3 series. A great car to drive in and it has great performance. Nothing to compare with this M3 Convertible off course 
As I speak for myself, this car will be one of my dreams, but who knows
Below some great images of this ride and the story rsportscars.com wrote about it.
| Engine |
| Type: |
V8 |
| Displacement cu in (cc): |
244 (3999) |
| Power bhp (kW) at RPM: |
414(308) / 8300 |
| Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: |
295(400) / 3900 |
| Redline at RPM: |
8400 |
| Brakes & Tires |
| Brakes F/R: |
ABS, vented disc/vented disc |
| Tires F-R: |
245/40 ZR18 - 265/40 ZR18 |
| Driveline: |
Rear Wheel Drive |
| Exterior Dimensions & Weight |
| Length × Width × Height in: |
181.7 × 71 × 54.8 |
| Weight lb (kg): |
3989 (1810) |
| Performance |
| Acceleration 0-62 mph s: |
5.4 |
| Top Speed mph (km/h): |
155 (250) - electronically limited |
| Fuel Economy average mpg (l/100 km): |
21 (12.9) |
The BMW M3 model family is being upgraded by yet another fascinating player. The new BMW M3 Convertible, the third body version of BMW’s high-performance sports car following the Coupe and Saloon, offers new possibilities to experience uncompromising driving dynamics.
Outstanding performance and thrilling dynamics of this kind create the first impression conveyed by the BMW M3 Convertible right from the start: This very special two-door performer not only comes with the same drive technology as the BMW M3 Coupe and the BMW M3 Saloon, but is also a brand-new development from the ground up, again boasting all the features so typical of a BMW M model.
The BMW M3 Convertible thus transfers motorsport technology to everyday motoring, meeting even the greatest demands made of such a high-performance car. In its character, therefore, it is first and foremost a BMW M3, while nevertheless betraying its unique identity side-by-side with the Coupe and Saloon.
An Eight-Cylinder in a BMW M3 Convertible
The BMW M3 Convertible draws its exceptional dynamic driving potential from its new eight-cylinder power unit developing 414 bhp from 244 cubic inches. Maximum torque of 295 lb-ft is just as impressive as maximum engine speed of 8,400 rpm. This high engine speed concept so typical of BMW M engines comes straight from the latest Formula 1 power unit raced by the BMW Sauber F1 Team. Clearly, this outstanding principle of engine power ensures unique torque and muscle also in the BMW M3 Convertible in transmitting engine power through the variable M Differential Lock to the rear wheels.
Acceleration to 60 mph comes in just 5.1 seconds and the car continues to surge ahead with increasing power and performance as the driver keeps his foot on the gas pedal, all the way to the car’s top speed of 155 mph, where the engine’s electronic control unit sets a limit to the ongoing speed and performance of this open-air athlete.
The new BMW M3 Convertible comes as standard with a manual six-speed gearbox. With short gear lever travel like in motorsport and crisp, precise movement of the shift lever, the driver is able at all times to transmit the superior power and thrust of the V8 to the rear wheels with the ideal gear ratio.
The Interior: Four Seats, if You Wish with the Roof Down
Creating the interior, the designers and other specialists at BMW M have successfully reached their objective to offer the occupants maximum driving pleasure in an ambience perfectly tailored to their requirements. This applies particularly to the driver’s seat, with all elements required for active motoring being modified accordingly and, through their enhanced functions, reflecting the exceptional power and performance of the BMW M3 Convertible.
As soon as the retractable hardtop folds up into the rear compartment, the driver and front passenger enjoy a truly incomparable open-air atmosphere further promoted by the low-slung shoulder line, the seating position moved far to the back, and the short windscreen. The result of this concept, obviously, is an optimum experience of open-air motoring.
The frame round the windscreen keeps a generous distance from the heads of the front passengers, allowing the sun and, to a pleasant degree, the wind to flow smoothly into and around the interior.
A further highlight is that the occupants now enjoy an even more direct, undiluted experience of the V8 power unit with its unmistakable acoustics.
Supreme Performance is the Objective, Sheer Driving Pleasure is the Result
Even though the full power and performance of the BMW M3 can only be used on the race track, the car’s impressive supremacy also in city traffic and on country roads ensures sheer driving pleasure in a particularly fascinating rendition. And even that is not all, for there are countless roads and routes the world over which, while being thoroughly enjoyable in the BMW M3 Convertible with the roof closed, offer an even higher level of enjoyment and satisfaction with the roof open in perfect convertible weather. So whoever demands top performance and knows how to enjoy supreme pleasure in life will be thrilled time and again by the new BMW M3 Convertible.
Source: Rsportscars.com
