Jaguar - Repair and Consignment Sales Redwood City - Lister LFT-666 drops its top for LFT-C convertible model - Bosch European Redwood City - (650) 368-3000

In early 2018, a reborn Lister revealed the LFT-666 that was based on the Jaguar F-Type and the company's first sports car since the 1993 Storm. The British tuning company announced Wednesday plans to pop the car's top with the LFT-C.

The LFT-C will share all of its performance upgrades with the LFT-666 coupe, including its Lister-tuned 5.0-liter supercharged V-8. As the car's name implies, it makes 666 horsepower, which helps it reach a top speed of 208 mph. The convertible will have a top speed of 205 mph and clock a 0-62 mph sprint in just over three seconds. Some may recall Lister first unveiled the tuned F-Type as the Lister Thunder, but the company shifted to alphanumerics later in 2018.

Lister LFT-C

Other improvements the LFT-C shares with the LFT-666 are specifically designed carbon-fiber body parts. Lister hasn't specified how much weight they shave, or how they affect aerodynamics, but the convertible gains a carbon-fiber front bumper and splitter, rear diffuser, lip spoiler, and wheel arches. There's also a tweaked grille design from the regular F-Type and both the LFT-666 and LFT-C ride on lightweight alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin tires.

Aside from the power increase, the LFT-C gains a bespoke exhaust system to unleash more of the supercharged V-8's growl. Also new to the car are specific braking and suspension systems.

Lister LFT-C

Customers will have the chance to specify nearly every component of the car from the exterior color, to wheel designs, and the interior colors. Each car features nappa leather sourced from the United Kingdom and all of the finishings are hand-stitched. Lister underscored there's a nearly unlimited options list for buyers to choose from when specifying a car.

While the LFT-666 was limited to 99 cars, the LFT-C will be a rare sight; the British tuner only plans to build 10 of them. Prices start at $183,000 based on current exchange rates. For those who like the coupe, they're sold out for 2019, but Lister will gladly take orders for 2020 production.

source: https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1122195_lister-lft-666-drops-its-top-for-lft-c-convertible-model

by Sean Szymkowski

http://www.boscheuropean.com

Porsche - Repair and Consignment Sales Redwood City - 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster revealed: A topless sendoff - Bosch European Redwood City - (650) 368-3000

The outgoing 991 generation has a few more parade laps left.

Ahead of the 2019 New York International Auto Show, Porsche on Tuesday took the wraps off one of the last 911 models based on the 991 generation before the recently revealed 992 arrives to take the full mantle.

The 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster is a lightweight convertible based from the 911 GT3 Touring model and features a 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-6 at its heart—or tail.

That engine spins out 502 horsepower and spins up to 9,000 rpm, with drive going to the rear wheels through a 6-speed manual transmission only. According to Porsche, the car will speed from 0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds on its way to a top speed of 192 mph.

The Speedster was developed by the Porsche Motorsport department, which massaged the 911 GT3 mill and added throttle bodies from the 911 GT3 R race car. That soundtrack blares into the cabin unfettered; the Speedster's low windshield and lack of a hard roof are perfect for al fresco aural enjoyment.

Porsche also put the 911 on a diet when making the Speedster—aside from chopping off the roof, of course. As standard, the Speedster lacks air conditioning (it can be added back for free), and uses cloth door pulls and netting to cut down on plastics. The "frunk" lid, front fenders, and rear decklid are all made from carbon fiber composites, too. The cloth roof (if you must) is manually operated and the front and rear bumpers are polyurethane. Compared to a GT3, the Speedster weighs just 100 pounds more. 

But the Speedster was made for driving. Aside from the heart of a GT3, the Speedster features rear-axle steering and fluid-filled engine mounts for total tail control. Porsche carbon-ceramic brakes are standard equipment behind stock 20-inch wheels with wide summer rubber.

Porsche will only build 1,948 Speedsters for sale worldwide—a nod to the year Porsche-branded vehicles were first mass produced—and U.S.-bound models will be available to order on May 7. Deliveries for those lucky enough to secure one will begin later this year.

source: https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1122635_2019-porsche-911-speedster-revealed-a-topless-sendoff

by Aaron Cole

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Audi - Repair and Consignment Sales Redwood City - 2020 R8 gets new look, 200-mph top speed for all models - Bosch European Redwood City - (650) 368-3000

The 2020 Audi R8 is ready to storm the Big Apple with a refreshed version of its high-end R8 sports car. On Thursday, the German brand revealed the updated R8 for the U.S. market after showing the global car last year.

Of note, Audi will skip the 2019 model year and jump straight to the 2020 model year for the U.S.-spec car, the brand confirmed with Motor Authority. Last October, when Audi revealed the refreshed R8, it hadn't provided performance specs for U.S. cars, but it was worth the wait.

Every 2020 R8 will feature a top speed of at least 200 mph. The R8 V10 Spyder boasts a top speed right at 200 mph, while the R8 V10 coupe will go 201 mph. Stepping into an R8 V10 Performance coupe or Spyder will raise the top speeds to 205 mph and 204 mph, respectively.

2020 Audi R8

The higher speeds are thanks to a bump in horsepower and torque from the 5.2-liter V-10 mounted amidships. Audi confirmed standard R8 coupes and Spyders will make 562 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque, up from 532 hp and 398 lb-ft previously. Performance models boast the most power with 602 hp and 413 lb-ft on tap, which is unchanged.

Like the European car, the new R8 gets crisper lines at the front and rear with a new honeycomb grille, front lip spoiler, revised rear diffuser, and honeycomb air inlets. Sharp eyes will notice the headlights have also been darkened and the rocker panel now includes an inlay. Standard V10 models feature gloss black lower trim, while Performance models receive a titanium finish with the option for carbon fiber instead.

2020 Audi R8

Standard wheels are 19 inches in diameter with optional 20-inch wheels, while the R8 Performance receives standard 20-inch wheels with a titanium finish. An anthracite bi-color finish is standard on regular models. Customers can now also choose Ascari Blue for V10 Performance models; standard R8 coupes and Spyders now offer Kemora Gray as part of the exterior color palette.

The cockpit houses Audi's fully digital gauge cluster as standard and two new interior colors join the fray: Pastel Silver and Palomino Brown. Wireless charging is also standard on all 2020 Audi R8 models.

Audi plans to show the 2020 R8 at the 2019 New York International Auto Show. There, it will sit parked alongside the limited-run R8 Decennium, which celebrates 10 years of the V-10-powered R8 sports car.

source: https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1122570_2020-r8-gets-new-look-200-mph-top-speed-for-all-models
by Sean Szymkowski

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BMW - Repair and Consignment Sales Redwood City - Unique BMW M1 re-discovered after 25 years - Bosch European Redwood City - (650) 368-3000

After sitting in an East London garage for nearly 25 years, this 1979 BMW M1 has become the latest high-profile barn find. 

The car, which was available at the Coys Techno Classica event in Essen, Germany, this past weekend, is a unique model as it's been modified for a high-speed record run. According to the consignment information, the car was delivered in factory specification to its first owner in 1980. Under the hood was the standard inline-6 mounted in the middle with 273 horsepower. The M1's top speed was greater than 160 mph. In 1981, racing driver Harald Ertl purchased the car and worked with oil company BP to give the car a radical transformation.

1979 BMW M1 modified for high-speed record run

BP was interested in promoting its new Autogas product and decided to use the M1 as a promotional tool. Ertl and the company fitted the car with twin turbochargers to push output to just over 400 hp. BP hoped to break the 186-mph barrier, and on October 17, 1981, Ertl piloted the car to the new record of 187.3 mph.

Aside from the modified powertrain, the M1 also sports a more aggressive body kit. The photos clearly show the car was forgotten about for years. The body shows typical signs of neglect. Dirt and dust cake the car, and it appears some of the paint has peeled away on the front bumper.

1979 BMW M1 modified for high-speed record run

After it was sold in 1993, the car disappeared for decades only to be rediscovered recently. Coys' Essen event was held this past weekend, but there's no word if the car sold or if a reserve wasn't met. Coys' website still lists the car, so it may have not received a bid for its estimated sale price of $327,000. Knowing standard M1 supercars sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars, we imagine the seller wanted a top-tier hammer price.

Motor Authority has contacted Coys to find out if this unique garage find has found a new home. We'll update this story if it has.

source: https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1122508_1989-toyota-land-cruiser-fire-truck-visits-jay-lenos-garage

by Sean Szymkowski

http://www.boscheuropean.com

Range Rover - Repair and Consignment Sales Redwood City - 2019 Land Rover Range Rover PHEV first drive: London, here's your off-roader - Bosch European Redwood City - (650) 368-3000

A cynic could argue that the 2019 Land Rover Range Rover P400e PHEV is a compliance special for the well-heeled.

But the reality is that adding an electric motor both keeps the world's flagship SUV a viable option for city dwellers in places like London and points toward the future of off-roading. Due to go on sale next summer in the U.S., the 2019 Range Rover PHEV pairs a 2.0-liter turbo-4 with a 13.1-kWh lithium-ion battery.

Let's start with the obvious: European cities like London are increasingly considering and adopting tailpipe emissions-free zones in their central cores. Since the Range Rover has fully transitioned from the default ride of manorial gentry to that of city slickers, the PHEV means they don't have to show up to dinner in something as gauche as a Tesla Model X.

On a Level 3 charger, the battery can be topped off in about three hours to provide a hair over 31 miles of electric-only driving. The same powertrain will also make it into the sportier but less chic Range Rover Sport for 2019.

The PHEV marks the first application of the automaker's new 2.0-liter turbo-4 in the full-size Range Rover. Thanks to the electrified powertrain, it's not down on power. Total output is 398 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. That's good for a 0-60 mph sprint of 6.4 seconds and a top speed of nearly 140 mph.

The turbo-4 idles smoothly and accelerates gracefully, albeit without the upscale burble of the Range Rover's available V-8 engines. It's a silent operator regardless of how the Range Rover PHEV is driven due the vehicle's extensive sound deadening. Of particular note is the PHEV's terrific throttle tuning that retains this luxo-barge's stately feel even with all the wizardry going on under its hood.

The 250-pound weight gain over the V-8 model hardly makes itself known in the plug-in hybrid. This SUV still wafts over unbroken pavement yet stands ready to carve corners with considerable body roll but an unflustered feel on a curvy road.

In short, the Range Rover PHEV meets our expectations for the brand's high-zoot 'utes on-road. 

2019 Land Rover Range Rover P400e PHEV

Leaving the pavement behind in silence

What's unexpected is just how much electrification can aid off-roading. Next-generation Land Rover Defender (and even plug-in hybrid Jeep Wrangler), we're looking at you. In addition to the mountain of instant, but easily modulated torque made possible by its electric motor, the Range Rover PHEV can cruise silently over obstacles and it actually regenerates charge when descending moguls.

Over a short, but demanding course in the hills outside of Malibu, California, the Range Rover PHEV prototype felt like a standard Range Rover while clambering up and down loose, undulating surfaces. It wasn't until I rolled down the window that I realized what it lacked: powertrain noise. The only sounds were the late fall birds chirping and the rocks crunching underneath the SUV's tires.

Nothing is more important than vehicle range when it comes to exploring the world, something Land Rover takes rather seriously. Though fuel-economy figures won't be out until next summer, Land Rover assured us that the PHEV will be the thriftiest in the Range Rover lineup. We're not yet at the point where a solar panel could be attached to the roof to extend its range to near perpetual motion, but the future of off-roading is starting to come into view.

Aside from cost and complexity, the only downside to the way the automaker adapted a plug-in powertrain to a platform designed for an internal combustion engine is that its battery is located in the cargo area. Overall luggage capacity behind the second row drops from 31.8 to 28.3 cubic feet.

2019 Land Rover Range Rover P400e PHEV

Charting the changes: ultra-luxe upgrades

My brief drive in the PHEV also highlighted a major interior renovation bestowed upon the entire Range Rover lineup for 2018 (the PHEV is scheduled for the 2019 model year).

A pair of 10.0-inch touchscreens take the place of hard buttons on the Range Rover's dash and center stack. They're cribbed from the automaker's Range Rover Velar that hit the market earlier this year and they work just as well. A quick tap and swipe pulls up myriad audio, climate, and vehicle functions, and the futuristic look suits the Range Rover's hefty price tag.

Additionally, Land Rover redesigned both the front and rear seats, with special attention given to row two. Available power-adjustable outboard rear seats can be fitted with heating, air conditioning, and even a massage function.

Other updates for the new model year include a gesture control for the panoramic moonroof shade. Simply wave a hand backward in the rearview mirror and the shade slides back.

Land Rover hasn't priced the entire 2019 Range Rover line, but the PHEV will sticker from $96,145 in HSE guise when it goes on sale in summer. Assuming prices for the standard range don't change much, that puts it essentially on par with a V-8-powered Range Rover HSE—and the PHEV is faster and more fuel-efficient.

And you don't have to live in London to see its benefits.

source: https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1114102_2019-land-rover-range-rover-phev-first-drive-london-heres-your-off-roader

by Andrew Ganz

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Mercedes - Repair and Consignment Sales Redwood City- AMG to debut updated 2020 GLC63 at New York auto show - Bosch European Redwood City - (650) 368-3000

While Mercedes-Benz's star at next week's 2019 New York International Auto Show will be the redesigned 2020 GLS full-size SUV, the automaker will also show off updated versions of the small GLC and GLC Coupe.

More importantly, the Mercedes-AMG division will show its high-performance GLC63 and GLC63 Coupe models, the tuner confirmed on Tuesday.

The Mercedes go-fast division promised the vehicles will offer even better driving dynamics plus gesture control for the infotainment system. The latter, which has been upgraded to the latest MBUX system in the updated GLC range, will feature new AMG-specific functions and displays in the latest GLC63 models.

Additional design tweaks are a given, such as a slightly wider grille, redesigned LED headlights, and more.

2020 Mercedes-AMG GLC63 Coupe facelift spy shots - Image via S. Baldauf/SB-Medien

Aside from the listed changes, the powertrain will most likely remain the same. A 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 will still likely pump out 469 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque in the standard model and 503 hp and 516 lb-ft in the hotter S model.

Sometime in the future, AMG should give the tamer GLC43 models a shot in the arm. Although it won't be in New York, we expect the 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 to be bumped to 385 hp in the latest GLC43 models, up from 362 hp currently.

The GLC remains a strong seller for the German luxury brand, which moved 48,643 of them from dealers to driveways in the United States last year. The success reflects the rather minor changes we'll see, but look for more information on the updated SUVs when they're revealed on April 17.

source: https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1122524_amg-to-debut-updated-2020-glc63-at-new-york-auto-show

by Sean Szymkowski

http://www.boscheuropean.com

Jaguar - Repair and Consignment Sales Redwood City - In-House Recycling Program Will Allow Jaguar to turn old Cars into New Ones - Bosch European Redwood City - (650) 368-3000

One Jaguar's scrap is another model's treasure, at least it will be soon.

The British automaker last week started to develop the second phase of its materials repurposement program. In this case, old Jaguars will provide materials to build new ones.

Specifically, Jaguar will recycle aluminum from old models and use the same materials to manufacture new cars. In the process, the aluminum will become a new higher-grade material, too. The development for the second phase of what Jaguar calls its "closed-loop strategy" has begun with pre-production Jaguar I-Pace SUVs that need to be scrapped. The electric SUVs have their batteries removed (which are also recycled or placed into a second life) and a scrap process sorts the various materials. Advanced sensors identify the aluminum, which is pulled out, melted, and reformed.

Jaguar I-Pace aluminum recycling program

The benefits are clear. Jaguar uses less raw materials per new car built, which saves money and the environment and also further reduces CO2 production. The brand said it's already reduced CO2 produced per car manufactured by 46 percent, though it's committed to cutting carbon further.

While the new process is only in a test phase, Jaguar has already been recycling aluminum in other manners for years. Since 2013, around 300,000 tonnes of aluminum have been processed into the company's aluminum architecture that underpins its vehicles. In 2014, the Jaguar XE became the first car ever to include a specific aluminum alloy grade in its body panels, which was made of 75 percent recycled aluminum.

In the future, the new recycling program should go hand-in-hand with shared fleets of cars. When Jaguar deems a fleet is ready for retirement, it can call the cars back for recycling and use the same materials to manufacture new vehicles. The economies of scale will make for an efficient recycling process that's easier on the Earth, Jaguar believes.

source: https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1122506_in-house-recycling-program-will-allow-jaguar-to-turn-old-cars-into-new-ones
by Sean Szymkowski

http://www.boscheuropean.com

Porsche - Repair and Consignment Sales Redwood City - Porsche Half11 is sure to shock classic car purists - Bosch European Redwood City - (650) 368-3000

The Porsche 911 is a dream car for many enthusiasts. Yet, a lot has been done with vintage 911s over the past decade that moves beyond what came from the factory, despite how purists may feel. Forget all that, though, because the Half11 is a 911 project like we've never seen.

In a Thursday report, Autoweek caught up with the firm Oil Stain Lab, and the man behind the Half11, Nikita Bridan, to understand what inspired the radical open-wheel build.

Bridan said the goal was to create a 911 in an alternative universe—one where Porsche focused on the sports car as its only machine for motorsport. Oil Stain Lab decided to bring the idea to life after asking, what would the 911 have been like if cars like the 917 hadn't come along? That conjured ideas of a top-level race car based on the 911. It's a remarkably creative process, as the firm aims to tell a story with its work.

Oil Stain Lab Half11 project car Photo: Oil Stain Lab

The donor car was quite literally half of a Porsche 911. Bridan explained the company purchased a 911 chassis for about $450, which inspired the idea of the Half11. The images shown are renderings of how the final car will look, something of a cross between a Formula One race car at the rear with a massive wing and a regular 911 in the front. We have to admit, the Frankenstein sports car looks pretty cool.

So far, Bridan said the car has been cut up and the roll cage is partially built. Other parts have been purchased to get the project moving full-steam ahead. However, the finer details still need to be worked out with the aid of CAD. All told, he estimated the car is probably six-to-nine months away from being drivable. When it does hit the streets, we have a feeling Oil Stain Lab will have accomplished its main goal of shaking up the world of classic cars, and maybe ruffling a few purists' feathers along the way.

source: https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1122479_porsche-half11-is-sure-to-shock-classic-car-purists

by Sean Szymkowski

http://www.boscheuropean.com

Audi - Repair and Consignment Sales Redwood City - 2019 Audi e-tron rated by EPA with 204 miles of Range - Bosch European Redwood City - (650) 368-3000

The battle for electric car supremacy is starting to really heat up now that established automakers are joining the fray. The most recent salvo was launched by Audi in the form of the 2019 e-tron, a mid-size crossover SUV with a 95-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery and a reasonable $75,795 starting price.

Ahead of the showroom arrival in May, Audi on Thursday confirmed that the EPA-rated range for the e-tron is 204 miles. In comparison, EPA range ratings for the Tesla Model X start at 238 miles and top out at 295 miles, while Jaguar's I-Pace comes in at 234 miles.

2019 Audi e-tron first drive - Abu Dhabi UAE, December 2018

Audi explains the gap with the way the e-tron has been designed. Instead of using the full 95-kwh capacity of the battery, the e-tron is designed to utilize only 88 percent, or 83.6-kwh. What this means, according to the automaker, is that the e-tron is able to deliver a more consistent range over a wide variety of conditions and many years into the future. It also enables the battery to be charged at peak rates for longer.

Using a 150-kilowatt charger will see approximately 54 miles added in 10 minutes and 163 miles in 30 minutes, and as a bonus anyone using the Electrify America network will receive 1,000 kwhs, equivalent to about 2,000 miles of range, free for use within the first four years of ownership. Electrify America will have around 2,000 chargers across 42 states by the end of 2019. Most owners are expected to charge their vehicles overnight at home using their wall socket, though.

2019 Audi e-tron battery pack

Also aiding the longevity of the battery is a robust cooling system that separates the battery modules from the cooling fluid to help keep them operating at their ideal temperature despite what ambient temperatures might be.

Drive in the e-tron comes from an electric motor at each axle that together form an all-wheel-drive system. Combined output is normally 355 horsepower but with Boost Mode engaged this is increased to 402 hp, or enough to spirit the vehicle from 0-60 mph in 5.5 seconds. Towing capacity of the e-tron is 4,000 pounds when equipped with an available towing package.

2019 Audi e-tron first drive - Abu Dhabi UAE, December 2018

Inside the e-tron, there's ample space for five adults plus 57 cubic feet of storage when the rear seats are folded flat. A small front trunk provides additional storage space.

More luxury brands plan to introduce electric cars in the coming years. Mercedes-Benz's EQC arrives in mid-2020 and is expected to have a similar range to the e-tron. BMW will also add an electric X3 next year and Audi will add a coupe-like Sportback version of the e-tron. Cadillac is also working on an electric SUV.

source: https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1049170_2019-audi-e-tron-rated-by-epa-with-204-miles-of-range

by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

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BMW - Repair and Consignment Sales Redwood City - BMW says it will be a challenge to keep V-12 after 2023 - Bosch European Redwood City - (650) 368-3000

BMW will champion the V-12 engine for at least another four years, but after 2023 the German luxury marque said it will be a challenge to keep the powerplant in its vehicles.

Michael Bayer, head of BMW powertains, said the brand has no plans to abandon the V-12 engine, which serves the 2020 7-Series, and it will remain safely tucked under the hoods of the full-size luxury sedan until 2023, according to a Wednesday Top Gear report. After that, it's unclear what kind of future the 6.0-liter twin-turbo V-12 has within the brand.

2020 BMW 7-Series

New emissions regulations will make it extremely difficult to keep the V-12 around in various parts of the world, and the massive mill could exit production after 2023. For now, it leaves BMW as the only German luxury brand to offer a V-12 in its largest car. Mercedes-Benz announced the AMG S65 Final Edition earlier this year and said no future S-Class would house the brand's 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-12.

Bayer said BMW won't give up hope on the V-12 come 2023. He said it's possible the engine could be updated to meet the upcoming round of efficiency and emissions regulations in the European Union, but admitted it would be quite the undertaking. If the brand does decide to update the V-12, expect some sort of electrification to counter the large-displacement engine's thirsty habits.

2020 BMW 7-Series

The brand also has some incentive to keep production of the engine humming. According to Bayer, BMW has been shocked by the demand for the 7-Series with the V-12. Middle Eastern and Chinese customers, specifically, have been the top buyers. He said since the reveal of the 2020 7-Series, production of the V-12 has been at full capacity to meet demand. The new 7-Series also offers a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6, an electrified version of the inline-6, and a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V-8.

source: https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1122457_bmw-says-it-will-be-a-challenge-to-keep-v-12-after-2023

by Sean Szymkowski

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Range Rover - Repair and Consignment Sales Redwood City - Updated Land Rover Range Rover Sentinel adds power to armored SUV - Bosch European Redwood City - (650) 368-3000

Flashback to 2015 and recall Jaguar-Land Rover's Special Vehicle Operations revealed an armored version of the swanky Range Rover with the Sentinel badge. On Monday, the Range Rover Sentinel got a shot in the arm of more power.

SVO announced the armored SUV is now fitted with the supercharged 5.0-liter V-8. Previously, armored protection only came with the supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 that made 340 horsepower. That engine is on its way out at Land Rover, to be replaced with a new inline-6. The supercharged 5.0-liter V-8 brings 375 hp to the party and lets the hulking SUV lumber from 0-60 mph in 9.8 seconds. That sounds slow, but there's more than one ton worth of armor protection baked into the Range Rover Sentinel. It's also six tenths of a second faster than it was with the V-6. Land Rover offers 500-plus horsepower versions of the V-8, but this vehicle is about protection, not performance.

2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sentinel

The SUV is fully ballistic- and blast-certified thanks to its six-piece armored passenger cell made of high-strength steel. Multi-laminated armored glass is also used for the windows to make the most-susceptible areas safe. Other features that make the Range Rover Sentinel one of the best beasts for protection include an anti-tamper exhaust, a self-sealing fuel tank, a backup battery system, and run-flat tires. The tires can keep the SUV moving at speeds up to 50 mph for 30 miles if one should puncture.

Those who need utmost discretion can take advantage of a document delivery system, which is a fancy way of saying one front window can drop a maximum of 6 inches. It also has a "public address" feature that lets occupants speak to outsiders without leaving the comfort and safety of the Range Rover Sentinel. Options include sirens and emergency light packages.

2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sentinel

To handle all of the extra weight, the Range Rover Sentinel packs all the necessary suspension, braking, electronic assist, and chassis upgrades. Land Rover said the hefty SUV still performs like a regular model when it comes to handling and driving dynamics, though we find that impossible given all the extra weight. Inside, Land Rover's newest Touch Pro Duo dual-screen infotainment and control system is now standard and passenger headroom is greater than before.

The SUV made its debut at the Home Office Security and Policing Show this week in the UK. Pricing was not included in the announcement, but the previous model cost around $447,000. Security doesn't come cheaply.

source: https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1121912_updated-land-rover-range-rover-sentinel-adds-power-to-armored-suv

by Sean Szymkowski

http://www.boscheuropean.com

Mercedes - Repair and Consignment Sales Redwood City- Meet the man who owns not one, but five Mercedes-Benz SLR McLarens - Bosch European Redwood City - (650) 368-3000

The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren has been somewhat of a forgotten supercar from the last decade. It boasted major performance credentials, but we don't hear about them too often. For American supercar collector Manny Khoshbin, it's his favorite.

How much does the entrepreneur like them? He owns five of them. In a video, Khoshbin gives us a quick tour of the cars in his personal garage, which also includes a McLaren P1 and Koenigsegg Agera RS. The five SLR McLarens are two 2009 roadsters, a 2006 coupe, and two 2005 coupes. They range from white, silver, and black, and three of them have a rare interior option with red upholstery.

According to his story, one of the 2009 roadsters and the one 2005 coupe were sitting at a McLaren dealership when Khoshbin went to pick up his McLaren P1 years ago. He ended up leaving with not the one car, but three, after the dealer gave him somewhat of a package deal for the two cars. The other three came along after the businessman fell in the love with the looks and performance. Each SLR McLaren features a 5.7-liter supercharged V-8 engine that makes 617 horsepower, which was no small figure for the 2000s. Mercedes-Benz built the car with help from its former Formula 1 partner, McLaren.

As we're treated to the walkaround of the cars, Khoshbin points out some neat features. For example, the ignition start button hides under the gear selector, sort of like an airplane. It might be gimmicky, but it's still cool. No one sits on the hoods of these cars, either. Nor do they lean on them. That's because a replacement hood costs $75,000 due to their carbon fiber construction and unique lifts to open them.

With Mercedes-AMG soon to launch the One hypercar, which Khoshbin is lined up to acquire, perhaps he sees the price of the SLR appreciating with all of the hype.

https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1122170_meet-the-man-who-owns-not-one-but-five-mercedes-benz-slr-mclarens

by Sean Szymkowski

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Jaguar - Repair and Consignment Sales Redwood City - SLister LFT-666 drops its top for LFT-C convertible model - Bosch European Redwood City - (650) 368-3000

In early 2018, a reborn Lister revealed the LFT-666 that was based on the Jaguar F-Type and the company's first sports car since the 1993 Storm. The British tuning company announced Wednesday plans to pop the car's top with the LFT-C.

The LFT-C will share all of its performance upgrades with the LFT-666 coupe, including its Lister-tuned 5.0-liter supercharged V-8. As the car's name implies, it makes 666 horsepower, which helps it reach a top speed of 208 mph. The convertible will have a top speed of 205 mph and clock a 0-62 mph sprint in just over three seconds. Some may recall Lister first unveiled the tuned F-Type as the Lister Thunder, but the company shifted to alphanumerics later in 2018.

Lister LFT-C

Other improvements the LFT-C shares with the LFT-666 are specifically designed carbon-fiber body parts. Lister hasn't specified how much weight they shave, or how they affect aerodynamics, but the convertible gains a carbon-fiber front bumper and splitter, rear diffuser, lip spoiler, and wheel arches. There's also a tweaked grille design from the regular F-Type and both the LFT-666 and LFT-C ride on lightweight alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin tires.

Aside from the power increase, the LFT-C gains a bespoke exhaust system to unleash more of the supercharged V-8's growl. Also new to the car are specific braking and suspension systems.

Lister LFT-C

Customers will have the chance to specify nearly every component of the car from the exterior color, to wheel designs, and the interior colors. Each car features nappa leather sourced from the United Kingdom and all of the finishings are hand-stitched. Lister underscored there's a nearly unlimited options list for buyers to choose from when specifying a car.

While the LFT-666 was limited to 99 cars, the LFT-C will be a rare sight; the British tuner only plans to build 10 of them. Prices start at $183,000 based on current exchange rates. For those who like the coupe, they're sold out for 2019, but Lister will gladly take orders for 2020 production.

source: https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1122195_lister-lft-666-drops-its-top-for-lft-c-convertible-model
by Sean Szymkowski

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