Motoring | Mar 2 2018

Motoring March 2, 2018

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New Jahre racetrack-proven

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hirty years ago, BMW M Division complemented its model range for the first time with an open-top highperformance automobile.

Just in time for the beginning of the summer of 1988, the BMW M3 Convertible offered motorsport fans the possibility to enjoy also in the open air the fascination of a sports car designed for everyday use, but with racetrackproven engine and suspension technology.

The current successor, the BMW M4 Convertible, is the latest interpretation of this vehicle concept.

This model’s successful tradition and exclusiveness are now expressed in concentrated form in the BMW M4 Convertible Edition 30 Jahre.

The edition model is being produced in a limited quantity of 300 vehicles and brought to the road featuring the M Competition Package.

The open-top four-seater enthuses with 331 kW/450 hp, an M Sport exhaust system, adaptive M suspension with specific SPORT mode and an extremely sporty configuration of the stability control system DSC and the Active M differential.

Specially developed design and equipment features provide for the exclusiveness of both the exterior and interior.

There is a choice of two tradition-steeped body colours for the BMW M4 Convertible Edition 30 Jahre.

Macao Blue metallic gives reference to the open-top high-performance car’s debut there decades ago.

Mandarin II uni is reminiscent of the colour Dakar Yellow, which was available for the second generation of the BMW M3 Convertible.

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Bullitt still a star

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ilverstone Auctions has enjoyed another hugely successful Race Retro Sale with celebrity cars showing star appeal and attracting bidders from around the world at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire last Saturday.

Joined by hundreds of historic motorsport and classic car enthusiasts, Friday’s Competition Car Sale achieved a very respectable 63 per cent sales rate, followed by the Classic Car Sale on Saturday when 70 per cent of lots were sold, lifting the overall sales total to a heady £3.7 million.

Undoubtedly taking centre stage was the 1969 Dodge Charger ‘Bullitt’ spec previously owned by Hollywood film star Bruce Willis and pop legend Jay Kay of Jamiroquai, which sold for £94,500, almost double its lower estimate.

Meanwhile, a superbly maintained 1997 Aston Martin V8 Vantage V550-Manual formerly owned by music royalty Sir Elton John CBE achieved one of the highest sale prices of the afternoon at £219,375.

However, two rare and modern classics from the personal collection of British actor and comedian Rowan Atkinson CBE were not to be outdone. With both cars offered at no reserve, the 1993 MercedesBenz 500E provoked a lively bidding war selling for a mighty £71,300, while the 1989 Lancia Thema 8.32 sold for an impressive £29,813.

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Sale has always been popular and this year’s was no exception. It was particularly pleasing to see a number of celebrity cars selling well, with respected and wellknown collectors such as Rowan Atkinson and Jay Kay trusting Silverstone Auctions to achieve the best possible sale price for their cars.”

Away from the celebrity glitz and glamour, fast Fords also proved that demand remains strong.

Among those selling for above their estimates were a 1980 Escort RS2000 Mk2 selling for £50,525, a 1974 Escort Mk1 RS2000 for £37,125, a 1986 Sierra RS Cosworth achieving £41,625 and a 1996 Escort RS Cosworth selling for £58,500, almost £15,000 above its lower estimate.

Other highlights included a one of 90 ‘road spec’ 1987 Ford RS200 achieving £157,500, a rare 1969 Aston Martin DBS reading just 58,000 miles selling for

£99,000, more than £30,000 over its lower estimate, a 2004 Honda NSX (facelift) also exceeding its estimate, selling for £84,375.

There was also some fast and furious bidding for serious competition cars including the 1990 BTCC Championship winning Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500 ‘Group A’ model driven by Robb Gravett which sold for £182,250, and a ready to compete 1970 Lola T210 SL210-07 that fetched £146,250.

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Friday, March 2, 2018

Delights of topless motoring

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iven the opportunity, both sub-editor Steve Devereux and the writer will be very happy to tell you – at length – that one of the very best ways of enjoying the fine days of this summer has to be in a sports car, top down, especially so on some empty country roads.

This experience is both invigorating and different to when travelling in a normal car or SUV, from the feeling of speed and delights of cornering, to the sights, the expanse of sky, to the sounds and smells of the country.

But what about those days of torrential rain that now seem to consistently slot in between the days of sunshine and heat?

So while the MX-5 Roadster’s lined fabric hood is both cosy and definitely storm proof, some people want to combine their open-air driving experiences with the extra feeling of the security of a solid roof above them.

Which is exactly what the MX-5 RF’s Targa-style lightweight, but strong folding hardtop and disappearing rear window provides.

With the press of a switch it opens or closes in just 13 seconds.

Progress is displayed on an LCD screen, so you don’t even need to turn around to check where it’s at.

As well the RF is quite a styling masterpiece, for with roof in place it looks like a fastback coupe.

But then, as this and rear window disappear the rear pillars stay in place to create the Targa look.

On the open road there’s just a little more wind noise from these than in the Roadster.

Wind buffeting however is absent and the driving environment delightful.

Then, with roof in place, it’s particularly quiet and refined.

There’s three RF models – the $48,495, 6-speed auto-only GSX and the Limited (6-speed manual $51,495 or $52,995 for the auto).

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■■ Transmission: 6-speed auto, rearwheel-drive. LSD ■■ Quoted economy: 7.4L/100km.

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Of course the Limited ups the already impressive features the GSX has by adding climate air-con, satnav, a premium Bose sound system, heated leather seats, keyless entry, different 17-inch alloys and plenty more.

The snug, sportily furnished cabin, in which you feel very much part of the car, has an aura of both quality and elegant simplicity.

Everything is pretty much exactly as and where you expect it to be, including the colour touch screen.

It’s an almost perfect set-up, the only thing missing is reach adjustment for the steering wheel.

Clutter-free motoring is encouraged, for there’s no glove box, just a small lockable bin, while the boot, even with an inflation kit in place of a spare, holds 127 litres (two decent sized overnight bags).

The RF has the same 2-litre SkyActiv engine as the Roadster.

It produces 118kW and 200Nm of torque, all done with a neat exhaust burble.

The test car had the 6-speed auto, which does a great job of keeping this always-eager engine (without manual interference) so well on song when you are out there going for it!

And then when you are not, it’s delivering a relaxed and easy drive.

As well, the smile on your face that appears as soon as you get behind the wheel continues as you hit the road, as the RF’s extra weight is hardly noticed.

The suspension is slightly changed to ensure it mirrors the Roadster’s enviable reputation of being totally involving, nimble, perfectly balanced, entertaining and most of all, satisfying in any driving situation.

It all happens with the RF in such an accomplished manner, that you always feel in control and the electronic driver aids either don’t interfere or aren’t needed.

The ride too is very good, not as stiff as you may expect around town and riding the bumps and corrugations really well.

Finale: Just as the characterful MX-5 Roadsters do, the RF gives you the opportunity to enjoy both topless or solid top motoring.

Then during either, it really shows that fun doesn’t need to be fast or frantic, and that in most situations, handling purity will beat power!

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A new standard

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reen light for a new cabriolet based on the T-Roc: within the framework of its major model offensive, the Volkswagen brand is launching its first convertible SUV. The new model is to be produced from the first half of 2020.

At its meeting this week, the Volkswagen Group Supervisory Board confirmed the investment of more than $80 million in the Osnabrück plant which is required for this purpose.

With this decision, the brand will be continuing the cabriolet success story of the Osnabrück team and safeguarding employment at the plant.

Dr. Herbert Diess, CEO of the Volkswagen brand, says: “Volkswagen is evolving into an SUV brand.

“The T-Roc is already setting new standards in the compact SUV segment. With the cabriolet based on the T-Roc, we will be adding a highly emotional model to the range. I am especially pleased to note that we can

count on the Osnabrück team’s decades of experience with convertibles.

The Osnabrück plant now has bright prospects for the future.”

SUVs are currently making a key contribution to the growth of the Volkswagen Group’s core brand. With 720,000 Tiguan vehicles delivered, this car is among the 10 best-selling models in the world and the top three SUVs. By 2020, the brand intends to expand its SUV range throughout the world to 20 models. By then, about 40 per cent

of the vehicles sold by Volkswagen are to be SUVs. With the new cabriolet based on the T-Roc, Volkswagen is bringing this body style into the currently particularly strong growing SUV segment.

This model continues Volkswagen’s cabriolet tradition, which dates back almost 70 years. The original version of the T-Roc was successfully launched in European markets at the end of 2017.

To date, more than 40,000 orders have been taken for the model.

Aston make their mark A

ston Martin marks the 88th Geneva International Motor Show with an all-new show stand and location fit for the marque’s biggest-ever presence at the opening event of the European automotive show calendar.

Aston Martin’s spacious new home is stand #2229, located in Hall 2 of the Palexpo Exhibition Centre. The move was required to accommodate what promises to be the most diverse and exciting display of road and race cars Aston Martin has ever gathered at Geneva.

At the heart of this display is the new Vantage, which is making its global show debut.

Yet to be tested by the world’s media, this is the first opportunity for press and public alike to have a close look at Aston Martin’s thoroughbred twin-turbocharged V8 sports coupe.

Underlining its credentials as the most sporting model in Aston Martin’s series production range, the Vantage road car is joined by Aston Martin Racing’s new Vantage GTE race car.

Built to contest the World Endurance Championship (WEC), including the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans, the striking racer is in the final stages of an intensive development programme ahead of its international race debut at the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps in May. Joining the road and race Vantage siblings

is the V8-powered DB11 Coupe together with the recently launched DB11 Volante.

It’s the first time both derivatives of the DB11 and the new Vantage have been shown collectively. Together they provide a vivid demonstration of Aston Martin’s unfolding ‘Second Century’ product strategy.

Adding further excitement to the brand’s presence at Geneva is the Aston Martin Red Bull Racing F1TM show car.

Sporting the new 2018 livery to celebrate Aston Martin’s title sponsorship, the new F1 challenger will be accompanied on press day one (March 6th) by Red Bull Racing’s Team Principal, Christian Horner and Chief Technical Officer, Adrian Newey.

Looking forward to the 88th Geneva Show, Aston Martin’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Andy Palmer said: “Geneva is a highlight of the industry calendar and a motor show with a rich history and great atmosphere. It’s an indication of Aston Martin’s growth that we have adopted a new stand location for 2018: one that affords us the extra space we need to display our growing range.

“I’m especially excited to see how people react to the new Vantage. I’m certain motorsport fans will be thrilled to see Aston Martin Red Bull Racing F1 car and Aston Martin Racing’s all-new Vantage GTE World Endurance Championship challenger.”

The 88th Geneva Motor Show is on from 6 March to 18 March 2018.

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Safety first for Jag A

ll variants of the new Jaguar E-PACE have achieved an industry-recognised 5 star ANCAP safety rating.

Jaguar’s first compact SUV has been tested to provide the highest standard of safety, with high scores of 86 per cent for adult occupant protection, 87 per cent for child occupant protection and 77 per cent for pedestrian protection.

The E-PACE performed well in the side and frontal test for both adult and child occupants. In the pedestrian tests, E-PACE scored highly, particularly for the protection of a pedestrian’s head in the event of a collision.

The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) is Australasia’s leading independent vehicle safety advocate. ANCAP recommends 5-star rated cars.

“The Jaguar E-PACE scored well across all assessment areas and features a pop-up bonnet and external airbag to improve head protection for struck pedestrians,” said ANCAP Chief Executive, James Goodwin.

E-PACE features a comprehensive suite of standard safety systems, including Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection. The advanced technology is able to detect a collision risk with cars or pedestrians in the road ahead and automatically apply the brakes.

In safety assist tests, E-PACE performed well with a score of 72 per cent. The Autonomous Emergency Braking system demonstrated its high reliability when tested at highway speeds of 80km/h.

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