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Exposed: 2012 Bentley Continental GTC

2012-02-03T23:39:00.001-08:00

The masses presence the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show witnessed the presentation of the new 2012 Bentley Continental GTC. This second-generation model takes the magnificence found in the first GTC and sprinkles in a strong dose of sportiness.

The latest Continental GTC’s power plant is a 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged W-12 engine producing 567 bhp at 6000 rpm and 516 lb.-ft. of torque at a humble 1700 rpm. A new 6-speed automatic ZF diffusion prepared with Quick shift helps cut shift times by up to 50 percent and enables orchestrated downshifts. Continental GTC is said to drag from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds, and from 0-100 mph in 10.9 sec.

Boasting wider front and rear tracks, grippy 275/40ZR-20 Pirelli P Zero tires, sharper navigation, a retuned double-wishbone front and trapezoidal multilink rear suspension and a rear-biased awd system splitting power 40/60 front/rear, the 2012 Bentley Continental GTC promises less under steer and an exciting driving experience. EPA fuel economy figures for the new GTC have it burning 11 mpg in the city and 19 mpg on the main road, amazingly decent considering its boosted 12-cylinder transportation close to 3 tons.

In the cabin, a neck radiator system makes top-down driving contented during evenings and cooler weather. Slim and sympathetic “Cobra Style” front seats provide additional comfort, while also providing more freedom and easier access for the rear. Premium soft-touch leather adorns the cockpit and comes existing in 17 colors with six split color combinations and a choice of seven veneers. The GTC’s tailored multi-layered cloth roof, auditory glass and insulated underbody panel provide optimal sound insulation, perfect for the new touch screen 30-GB infotainment system prepared with the latest wide-frequency Balance Mode Radiator speakers. The infotainment system introduces highly developed satellite navigation with Google Maps compatibility and dynamic direction guidance.

2012 Team and Driver Procession

2012-01-31T01:54:00.000-08:00

The 2012 grid will attribute no less than six Formula One world champions, at least two rookies, and plenty of thrilling talent in between. Below are details of which teams have long-established that for after that period, when Renault becomes Lotus, Lotus become Caterham, and Virgin become Marussia.

Red Bull Racing Renault
1 Sebastian Vettel (DEU)
2 Mark Webber (AUS)

McLaren Mercedes
3 Jenson Button (GBR)
4 Lewis Hamilton (GBR)

Ferrari
5 Fernando Alonso (ESP)
6 Felipe Massa (BRA)

Mercedes
7 Michael Schumacher (DEU)
8 Nico Rosberg (DEU)

Lotus Renault
9 Kimi Raikkonen (FIN)
10 Romain Grosjean (FRA)

Force India Mercedes
11 Paul di Resta (GBR)
12 Nico Hulkenberg (DEU)

Sauber Ferrari
14 Kamui Kobayashi (JPN)
15 Sergio Perez Mendoza (MEX)

STR Ferrari
16 Daniel Ricciardo (AUS)
17 Jean-Eric Vergne (FRA)

Williams Renault
18 Pastor Maldonado (VEN)
19 Bruno Senna (BRA)

Caterham Renault
20 Heikki Kovalainen (FIN)
21 Jarno Trulli (ITA)

HRT/TBA
22 Pedro de la Rosa (ESP)
23 TBA

Marussia Cosworth
24 Timo Glock (DEU)
25 Charles Pic (FRA)

2012 FIA Formula One World Championship Race Calendar

2012-01-24T04:08:00.001-08:00

2012 FIA Formula One World Championship Race Calendar	Date
2012 FORMULA 1 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX (Melbourne)	16 - 18 Mar
2012 FORMULA 1 PETRONAS MALAYSIA GRAND PRIX (Kuala Lumpur)	23 - 25 Mar
2012 FORMULA 1 UBS CHINESE GRAND PRIX (Shanghai)	13 - 15 Apr
2012 FORMULA 1 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX (Sakhir)	20 - 22 Apr
FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE ESPAÑA SANTANDER 2012 (Catalunya)	11 - 13 May
FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2012 (Monte Carlo)	24 - 27 May
FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DU CANADA 2012 (Montréal)	08 - 10 Jun
2012 FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE (Valencia)	22 - 24 Jun
2012 FORMULA 1 SANTANDER BRITISH GRAND PRIX (Silverstone)	06 - 08 Jul
FORMULA 1 GROSSER PREIS SANTANDER VON DEUTSCHLAND 2012 (Hockenheim)	20 - 22 Jul
FORMULA 1 ENI MAGYAR NAGYDÍJ 2012 (Budapest)	27 - 29 Jul
2012 FORMULA 1 SHELL BELGIAN GRAND PRIX (Spa-Francorchamps)	31 Aug - 02 Sep
FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO SANTANDER D'ITALIA 2012 (Monza)	07 - 09 Sep
2012 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX (Singapore)	21 - 23 Sep
2012 FORMULA 1 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX (Suzuka)	05 - 07 Oct
2012 FORMULA 1 KOREAN GRAND PRIX (Yeongam)	12 - 14 Oct
2012 FORMULA 1 AIRTEL INDIAN GRAND PRIX (New Delhi)	26 - 28 Oct
2012 FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX (Yas Marina)	02 - 04 Nov
2012 FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX (Austin)	16 - 18 Nov
FORMULA 1 GRANDE PRÊMIO DO BRASIL 2012 (São Paulo)	23 - 25 Nov

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2011-01-21T02:03:00.000-08:00

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