Porsche 911 Carrera GTS B59 Edition

The 2012 911 Carrera GTS B59 Edition Coupes will all be finished in Carrara White and feature a Black Full Leather interior with Alcantara trim.



It's factory-authorized and exclusive to Brumos Porsche of Jacksonville, Florida. It's a tribute model to Hurley Haywood, who took the checkered flag for Porsche at the Daytona 24 Hours four times in the 1970s and once again in '91.



Like the standard GTS, the B59 is powered by a 3.8-liter flat-six engine with 408 PS (300 kW / 402 hp) and 420 Nm (310 lb-ft) of torque. It enables the car to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds and hit a top speed of 190 mph (306 km/h).



The door mirrors and 19-inch Fuchs-style wheels are painted black, while inside, the red and blue theme continues with contrasting stitching on the wheel and levers.



Inside, a immaculate steel doorway entrance guards come with a “Hurley Haywood” engraved signature. The steering circle and a rigging push get a devious stitching in a same red and blue colors of a stripes on a car’s hood while a Carrera White paint finish also finds a approach inside as interior accents, including a Adaptive Sport Seat Backrests.



Only five examples will be offered exclusively through Brumos Porsche, at a price of $133,540. With those figures, chances are slim that you’ll ever see one up close, so better check it out now in the high.











Press Release



Exclusive 911 Carrera GTS B59 Editions are on the Way!



Jacksonville, Florida (Monday, August 14, 2011); Brumos Porsche confirmed today the production of five rare, factory-built 911 Carrera GTS B59 Edition Coupes. "Our special B59 Edition project is nearing completion and soon the driving fun will begin," said Ray Shaffer, Brumos Porsche General Manager. "It is an honor and a pleasure to be involved so closely with the Porsche factory in Germany and here in the States during the creation of these special 911s - the last of the popular 997 model line and a fitting tribute to Hurley Haywood's amazing record of overall wins at the Daytona 24 Hours (1973, '75, '77, '79 and '91)."



The 2012 911 Carrera GTS B59 Edition Coupes will all be finished in Carrara White and feature a Black Full Leather interior with Alcantara trim. In addition to the many standard comfort and performance features found on the 408HP Carrera GTS, the five B59 Editions will include;



- Brumos Red/Blue stripe design for the front hood and rear deck

- Brumos Red/Blue stripe "PORSCHE" door decals

- Exterior mirrors in Black

- 19" Sport Classic Wheel (Fuchs style)

- Interior limitation badges

- Door entry guards in Stainless Steel with "Hurley Haywood" engraved signature

- Deviating (dual stripe) stitching in Red/Blue on steering wheel and gear/brake lever

- Carrara White painted interior accents including Adaptive Sport Seat Backrests



Performance and comfort options include;



- Sport Chrono Package Plus

- Sport Shifter

- Sports Suspension including PASM and Limited Slip Rear Differential Lock

- BOSE Surround Sound System

- XM Satellite Radio Receiver

- Extended Navigation Module for PCM 3.0

- Heated Front Seats



"In creating the 2012 911 Carrera GTS B59 Editions, we want to honor the close working relationship Brumos has always enjoyed with the factory over the years," continued Shaffer. "The late Peter Gregg often ordered unique street and race cars for himself through his factory connections and we want to revive that same spirit today. Our desire for the five 911s is to be uniquely tailored directly from the factory and free of aftermarket add-ons - something no other Porsche dealer has offered. I am excited to say, we may have exceeded our goals."



To commemorate the concept and build process, each 2012 Carrera GTS B59 Edition will be delivered with a factory produced photo book. This special, coffee table-style book properly documents the history, heritage and pedigree of the 2012 911 Carrera GTS B59 Edition.



"The 911 Carrera GTS B59 Edition is cause for celebration on many levels and we want to make sure it receives the recognition and fanfare it so richly deserves," added Brumos Porsche Sales Manager Brandon Starks. "We have several customer event concepts being discussed right now including the 50th Anniversary Rolex 24 at Daytona January 28-29th, 2012."



The 2012 911 Carrera GTS B59 Edition will carry a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of $133,540. For a complete listing of standard and optional equipment (and to inquiry about availability) prospective US buyers are encouraged to call 904-725-9155.

Ford Fiesta Centura special edition

Ford UK have revealed a Limited Edition Fiesta – the Ford Fiesta Centura – to mark Ford’s centenary in the UK. 1,000 Centuras to be built.



Based on the Ford Fiesta Zetec, the Centura features extras totalling £600 including Metallic Panther Black paint, chrome mirrors and door caps, 16-inch seven spoke alloys and LED day running lights up front. There's also rear parking sensors and a parking camera mounted in the rear view mirror.



The car is powered by the 1.25-litre 82PS petrol engine, which is exempt from vehicle excise duty in the first year.



Only 1.000 units of the Fiesta Centura special editions will be available, in two versions, three-door for 13.395 pounds and five-door for 13.995 pounds. Wanting to resemble with the Ford Model T, the manufacturer is offering the special edition of the Fiesta only in black.









Press Release





NEW FORD FIESTA "CENTURA" CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF SUCCESS IN BRITAIN

• New special edition Ford Fiesta "Centura" marks 100 years of Ford in Britain
• Adds £600 of extras including LED daytime running lights
• 1,000 to go on sale at the end of August, priced from £13,395
• 1.25-litre 82PS petrol engine
• Available exclusively in Panther Black metallic

BRENTWOOD, Essex, 8 August, 2011 – Britain's best-selling small car, the Ford Fiesta, continues to expand its appeal with the launch of an exciting new special edition, the "Centura", which builds on the most popular model and engine choice in the UK.



The Centura celebrates the 100th anniversary of Ford in Britain, and, available exclusively in black, it pays tribute to the first Ford vehicles to be manufactured in the UK, the Model T in 1911.



Based on the Ford Fiesta Zetec, the Centura boasts a comprehensive list of additional standard equipment valued at £600, including metallic Panther Black paint, chrome mirror and door caps, LED daylight running lights, 16-inch seven-spoke alloy wheels, automatic headlamps and windscreen wipers, reverse parking sensors and a parking camera mounted in the rear view mirror.



Just 1,000 Ford Fiesta Centura special editions will be available, priced at £13,395 for the three-door version and £13,995 for the five-door. The Ford Fiesta remains the UK's best-selling car with 52,327 sold in the first half of this year.



Anthony Ireson, marketing director, Ford of Britain, said: "Fiesta has been a UK favourite its entire lifetime and it was a natural choice to use this great icon to help mark our centenary. With a unique specification and affordable price, the Centura will appeal to thousands of customers, and we anticipate strong demand – who knows it might even become a collector's car one day!"



The Ford Fiesta Centura 1.25-litre 82PS petrol engine is exempt from vehicle excise duty in the first year.

Fiat 500C by Gucci

Fiat launched the 500C by Gucci.

The new special edition Fiat 500C comes with 16" alloy wheels with a retro design, and hub caps featuring the double "G" logo.

Like the coupe, the cabrio 500 Gucci will be available in two colors, white with matte chrome-plated elements and glossy black with shiny chrome-plated accents. The difference, obviously, is the roof which gets the green-red-green Gucci web pattern, also found on the side of the car.

The Fiat 500 Gucci are equipped with a 100 horsepower 1.4-liter engine and provided with a rear brake calipers green Gucci. The Italian home fashion line appears in overdrive,lock-covers,rugs,and seat belts.

Inside, the cabin features two-tone Frau leather seats, polished chrome trim and plenty of Gucci accents. Additionally, the car is equipped with automatic climate control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and the Blue&Me infotainment system.
The Fiat 500C Prices is 20,000 Euros

　

Press Release

Fiat and Gucci introduce the new "500C by Gucci" cabriolet with an innovative European tour

On the wave of the remarkable interest attracted by "500 by Gucci" - 3000 pre-orders logged on the www.500bygucci.com website and requests from all over the world - Fiat and Gucci introduce the "500C by Gucci", a cabriolet version once again customised by Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini in collaboration with the Centro Stile Fiat.

Orders will start in August. The car will be distributed worldwide and from September will be on display in selected Italian Fiat showrooms. It will have a price tag of 20,000 euros. Furthermore, as from 19 August, "500C by Gucci" will be the star of an original tour that will stop at some of the most famous places in Europe.

All the exclusivity of the "500 by Gucci" - attention to detail, feeling of elegance and style - is enhanced in this new version, and made even more attractive by the innovative electric soft top for opening a "window onto the sky".

The new convertible version will be available in two sophisticated body colours: white with matte chrome-plated elements and glossy black with shiny chrome-plated accents. For both, the soft top is black with the characteristic green-red-green Gucci web pattern printed lengthwise (the same graphic pattern is sported on the side of the car). Furthermore, the side pillars of the saloon version are maintained and with its special sliding electric top the Fiat "500C by Gucci" can be enjoyed all year round.

The exterior of the Fiat "500C by Gucci" is embellished by 16" alloy wheels characterised by the unmistakable retro design of the spokes, in perfect harmony with the exterior colours: an absolute first for cars in this category. The hub caps have a double "G" logo in matching body colour and the Gucci signature in italics is displayed on the tailgate and on the door pillar.

The passenger compartment of the Fiat 500 by Gucci also brims with style: stylish stitching, exclusive materials, satin and polished chrome-plated elements, a velvet-effect finish on the radio panel and two-tone Frau leather seats with Guccissima print. The "Gucci" web theme also appears on the seats, gearbox, key cover, mats and, with an innovative finish, on the seat belts.

Fiat "500C by Gucci" will of course come complete with a great deal of standard equipment: automatic climate control system, seven airbags (front, side, window and knee), Blue&Me system integrated with rear parking sensors, car radio with CD-MP3 player and leather steering wheel with radio controls.

Before debuting in showrooms in August the "500C by Gucci" will be the star of an original tour that will stop at some of the most charming locations in Europe. The first stop will be at Saint Tropez (from19 to 27 August) followed by Berlin (8 - 14 September), Barcelona (25 September - 2 October), London (16 - 23 October) and Geneva (23 - 30 October). In Italy, the tour will start from Forte dei Marmi (22 - 28 August) and then reach Rome (4 - 11 September), Florence (19 - 26 September) and Milan (8 - 16 October).

A striking 5-by-5 metre crystal cube with elegant shiny black lacquered bottom and top will be set up for each stage of the tour. Inside, set like a precious jewel, an example of the exclusive cabriolet will be on show. At night, the installation will light up creating a suggestive atmosphere that will further enhance the elegant car and the prestigious location. The stage is completed by three small showcases displaying some of the articles in the "500 by Gucci" collection, which comprises travel accessories, small leather goods, track suits, bomber jackets, driving gloves, eyewear and a watch.

Like the saloon version before, an original advertising campaign has been created for the Fiat "500C by Gucci" in which the car features next to model Natasha Poly. The selected Fiat dealerships that will be displaying the "500C by Gucci" will receive copies of an exclusive lifestyle brochure created as a fashion catalogue and designed to bring out the class and one-of-a-kind nature of this extraordinary interpretation of the glamorous world of 500 in artistic photographs.

Turin, 2 August 2011

Mazda 2 and MX-5 Black Edition

Japanese car manufacturer Mazda has released Black Editions of the MX-5 and 2 models, inspired by the success of the MX-5 GT race car.

The MX-5 Sport Black features a black folding metal roof and is available in green, pearl white or red mica. It comes with 17-inch gunmetal alloy wheels, black leather, piano black trim details and ‘Black Limited Edition’ badging, as well as a numbered interior plaque.

Power comes from a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 160 PS (118 kW / 158 hp). It enables the car to accelerate from 0-62 mph in 7.9 seconds and hit a top speed of 136 mph (219 km/h).

The model also comes with black leather interior with contrasting ‘sand’ color stitching, Piano Black steering wheel and deco panel, and unique ‘Black Limited Edition’ exterior badging, uniquely numbered interior plaque and Limited
Click to enlarge [Mazda MX-5 Sport Black]
Mazda MX-5 Sport Black
Edition floor mats.

Only 500 units of the MX-5 Black Limited Edition will be manufactured and customers will have to spend 22.995 pounds before they can get their hands on one. On the other hand, 618 units of the Mazda 2 Black Edition will be available, with a 12.815 pounds price.




Press Release

Mazda Press Release: Mazda unleashes track-inspired 'Black Limited Edition' MX-5 and Mazda2

• Mazda MX-5 Sport Black inspired by this year's highly successful MX-5 GT race car
• Mazda2 Black introduces a black vinyl roof, privacy glass and matt black alloy wheels
• Only 500 and 618, respectively of these Limited Edition Mazdas available for the UK market

Inspired by the highly successful 275bhp Mazda MX-5 GT race car competing in the 2011 Britcar Production GTN Championship, Mazda has introduced two new 'Black Limited Edition' models - a Mazda MX-5 Sport Black and a Mazda2 Black - bringing a darker edge to Mazda's model range.

The success of the 850kg MX-5 GT race car is that is retains the same characteristics that make the road-going Mazda MX-5 a great handling, nimble and fun-to-drive roadster. In its first year of racing the MX-5 GT has achieved two podiums and is currently third in class. The MX-5 GT race car continues to challenge convention, taking on the more powerful established race cars from Lotus, BMW and Ferrari.

The success of this year's MX-5 race programme and the popularity of MX-5 GT has lead to the track-inspired 'Black Limited Edition' Mazda MX-5 and Mazda2. Available from mid-July, the Mazda MX-5 Sport Black is distinguished by unique paint finishes and an enhanced specification, offering more for a lower price than the car it's based on. Externally the car is highlighted by a Brilliant Black powered retractable hard-top, this is in contrast with the choice of bodywork colours - Spirited Green metallic, Crystal White Pearlescent and Velocity Red mica - but compliments the dark 'gun metal' 17-inch alloy wheels.

The model also comes with black leather interior with contrasting 'sand' colour stitching, Piano Black steering wheel and deco panel, and unique 'Black Limited Edition' exterior badging, uniquely numbered interior plaque and Limited Edition floor mats.

The MX-5 Sport Black incorporates the generous equipment specification of the Sport Tech model, including climate control air-conditioning, a premium Bose® audio system, an integrated hands-free Bluetooth® system, cruise control and front fog lights. Owners will also benefit from the world's fastest folding powered retractable roof, which goes up or down in 12 seconds.

Only 500 examples of the Mazda MX-5 Sport Black will be produced, each costing £22,995 (OTR), just £360 more than the 160ps, 2.0-litre, six-speed transmission Sport Tech model on which it is based.

"Special Edition models of the Mazda MX-5 have always been eagerly received by UK consumers, and the new Sport Black model takes inspiration from the MX-5 GT race car that embodies Mazda's Defy Convention brand strategy," comments Peter Allibon, Sales Director, Mazda Motors UK. "Both the race car and road-going sportscar remain true to their roots, those of driving entertainment, great handling and fun to drive. The Sport Black model delivers a distinctive and sharper edge to our long-running star performer and as in the Britcar Production GTN Championship, it remains unrivalled as a rewarding sportscar."

Five-door Mazda2 with attitude

Following the MX-5 Sport Black theme, the new Limited Edition Mazda2 Black five-door is also available in Spirited Green metallic, Crystal White Pearlescent and True Red. Based on the 84ps, 1.3-litre Tamura model, the Mazda2 Black adds a black vinyl roof, matt black 16-inch alloy wheels, front fog lights, privacy glass and a rear bumper sports trim.

Inside, there is the Sports interior with climate control air-conditioning, a Parrot Bluetooth® hands-free system, electric rear windows, plus unique 'Black Edition' exterior badging, uniquely numbered interior plaque and Limited Edition floor mats.

Inspired again by Mazda's convention-defying race car, just 618 examples of the Mazda2 Black will be produced, with prices starting at £12,395 (OTR) for the True Red version and £12,815 for the other metallic and pearlescent colours.

The next Britcar race takes place at the Snetterton race circuit from 13-14 August 2011.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

Mazda MX-5 Sport Black
Additional equipment above MX-5 Sport Tech Roadster Coupe

Unique dark Gun Metal 17-inch alloy wheels
Three unique exterior colours
Brilliant Black painted powered retractable hardtop
Black door mirrors
Black fashion bars
Alloy pedal set
Unique 'sand' colour stitching on Black leather seats, steering wheel and handbrake
Piano Black finish to steering wheel and deco panel
Unique, numbered plaque and 'Black Edition' branded floor mats

Mazda2 Black
Additional equipment above Mazda2 Tamura

Unique matt Black 16-inch alloy wheels
Black vinyl roof
Dark rear privacy glass
Rear sports bumper
Front fog lights
Climate-control air-conditioning
Parrot Bluetooth® system
Electric rear windows
Black sports interior trim with red piping
Unique, numbered dashboard plaque and 'Black Edition' branded floor mats