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Bentley “Toy Box” Celebrates First Live Event Since the Beginning of COVID

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Bentley celebrates first live event since February with a drive day and a few Bentley Heritage Fleet cars from their “toy box.”
Bentley Toy Box 2020
Bentley’s first live event since February this year was held in Northamptonshire. Credit: Bentley Motors

After a few very long months (eight to be precise), Bentley has finally had the chance to celebrate the renewal of its complete model range with the hosting of its first live driving event since February.

Held at The Falcon at Castle Ashby in Northamptonshire, Bentley brought along the entire model range, including the complete Continental GT family (coupe, convertible, V8 and W12) along with the latest Flying Spur W12 and the new GT Mulliner and Bentayga V8 for their drive-day debut.

Bentley Toy Box 2020 Castle Ashby
A few of the toys from Bentley’s toy box. Credit: Bentley Motors

Along with the Continental, Flying Spur, and Bentayga models, Bentley also gave guests rare driving access to an extraordinary selection of cars from their Heritage Fleet, aka the “Toy Box.”

Bentley Toy Box 2020 Drive Day
Guests enjoying Bentley’s from a range of era’s. Credit: Bentley Motors

These included models that showcased the evolution of Bentley’s Grand Tourer across its lifetime:

  • The 1 of 208 1952 R-Type Continental, Bentley’s own car and the fastest four-door coupe in the world when launched (also the most expensive car of its time)
  • The 1 of 11 2003 Bentley Continental R Mulliner Final Series (last two-door car to be built by Bentley before the Continental GT)
  • A first-generation Continental Supersports car (the last to be built in 2012)
  • One-off 2019 Pikes Peak Bentley Continental GT as driven by Rhys Millen when he set a new Production Class record of 10:18:4888 at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in 2019
Bentley Toy Box 2020 Lineup

Also on display but (unfortunately not for driving) were other prized cars from the “Toy Box” that included:

  • A supercharged 4½-litre Bentley ‘Blower’ (Bentley’s own road-going homologation demonstrator from 1930)
  • A limited-edition Bentley Mulliner Bacalar (only 12 to be built)
  • The #7 Bentley Speed 8 which won Le Mans in 2003
Bentley Toy Box Event
An old Bentley “Blower” and the new Bentley Mulliner Bacalar. Credit: Bentley Motors

Guests were also given a chance to experience the Bentayga Hybrids powered solely by electric power while being chauffeured to a specially designed off-road track. Here they were able to put the new Bentayga V8 to the test and see how it handled steep inclines and descents, descents up to 32°, and wading through deep water.

Bentley Toy Box Event Bentayga Offroad
Bentley Toy Box Bentayga V8 Electric Hybrid
Taking the new Bentley Bentayga V8 through its paces. Credit: Bentley Motors

As the first event Bentley had held since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, every measure was taken to ensure both guests and staff were safe. The entire event was run under strict COVID protocols and all staff, including all hotel personnel, were antigen-tested before, during, and immediately afterward.

Bentley Toy Box 1952 R Type Continental
1952 Bentley R-Type Continental and its modern day descendant. Credit: Bentley Motors

Meanwhile, guests were required to have their temperatures recorded on arrival and were paired and placed in micro-bubbles with hosts as they joined the event. Facemasks were worn indoors and outdoors at all times, and every car received an immediate and thorough sterilization after each usage, using a powerful aerosol disinfectant.

Through these measures, Bentley was able to allow more than 70 guests to experience the very best Bentleys from past and present.

Bentley Toy Box Event Continental GT
Parked up at The Falcon at Castle Ashby in Northamptonshire. Credit: Bentley Motors
Bentley Toy Box Bentley 7 Speed Le Mans
The #7 Bentley Speed 8 which won Le Mans in 2003. Credit: Bentley Motors

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Lamborghini Reveals Countach LPI 800-4 Revival

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Lamborghini is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Countach with a special edition LPI 800-4 model debuting at this year’s Monterey Car Week.
Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 Aerial
The new Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4. Credit: Lamborghini

In celebration of the Countach’s 50th anniversary, Lamborghini has unveiled a special limited edition Countach LPI 800-4 as a futuristic tribute to the poster car of the 1980s.

While sharing the same name and drawing on the visual legacy of its predecessor, the new Countach LPI 800-4 is powered by Lamborghini’s aspirated V12 engine combined with new hybrid supercapacitor technology initially developed for the Sian.

Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 Side 1
Powered by Lamborghini’s V12 engine with hybrid supercapacitor. Credit: Lamborghini

Delivering 802hp maximum combined power (rounded to 800 for the sake of its model name), the LPI 800-4 can reach 0-62mph acceleration in just 2.8 seconds and hit a top speed of 220mph.

Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 Front Side
The Lamborghini Countach has a top speed of 220mph. Credit: Lamborghini

“The Countach LPI 800-4 is a visionary car of the moment, just as its forerunner was,” says Automobili Lamborghini President and CEO Stephan Winkelmann. “One of the most important automotive icons, the Countach not only embodies the design and engineering tenet of Lamborghini but represents our philosophy of reinventing boundaries, achieving the unexpected and extraordinary and, most importantly, being the ‘stuff of dreams.

“The Countach LPI 800-4 pays homage to this Lamborghini legacy, but it is not retrospective: it imagines how the iconic Countach of the 70s and 80s might have evolved into an elite super sports model of this decade. It upholds the Lamborghini tradition of looking forward, of exploring new design and technology avenues while celebrating the DNA of our brand. It is a Lamborghini that innately expresses the marque’s enduring and emotive power: always inspirational and thrilling to see, hear and most of all drive.”

Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 Front
Inspired by the Quattrovalvole edition with low rectangular headlights. Credit: Lamborghini

Inspired by the Countach’s distinctive silhouette, sharp angles, and wedge shape, the Countach LPI 800-4’s exterior inspiration was taken specifically from the Quattrovalvole edition in the bold lines of the front bonnet with long, low rectangular grille and headlights, as well as in the wheel arches with their hexagonal theme.

Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 Rear Side
Futuristic hexagonal rear lights like those of the Sián. Credit: Lamborghini

Unfortunately for fans of the Wolf of Wall Street Countach, there’s no fixed rear wing on the latest model. However, there are still air scoops integrated fluidly into the car’s shoulders and the distinctive Countach slatted “gills” and famous scissor doors.

The rear of the Countach LPI 800-4 still features a distinctive inverted wedge shape, with the rear bumper featuring a lower, sleeker line and the hexagonal rear light design similar to that of the Sián.

Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 Side
The famous scissor doors still remain. Credit: Lamborghini

Lamborghini has revealed only 112 models of the new Countach LPI 800-4 will be produced (a number chosen in honor of the internal project name “LP 112” used for the original Countach development) with allocations already fulfilled prior to the public launch.

Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 Front Side
Only 112 Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4’s will be produced. Credit: Lamborghini
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Porsche & Manthey Racing Collab on Limited Edition 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25

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Porsche Motorsport celebrates 25 years partnership with Manthey-Racing and reveals the limited edition 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25.
The new Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25. Credit: Porsche
The new Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25. Credit: Porsche

Porsche Motorsport is celebrating 25 years of collaboration with Manthey-Racing GmbH and has unveiled the limited edition 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 to commemorate.

Founded by racing driver Olaf Manthey in 1996, Manthey-Racing GmbH is responsible for running the Porsche 911 RSR of the factory squad in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and has made a name for itself in both the motor racing world and as a GT road car specialist.

Celebrating 25 years partnership with Manthey Racing. Credit: Porsche
Celebrating 25 years partnership with Manthey Racing. Credit: Porsche

The basic concept and technical ideas for the new special edition was provided by Manthey and based on the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport with Porsche providing the final design. 

Developed specifically for track days and circuit racing, the Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 is powered by a 3.8-liter flat-six twin-turbo engine and produces 515 HP directed to the rear wheels through Porsche’s seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox (PDK). 

Green and yellow design accents inspired by "Grello". Credit: Porsche
Green and yellow design accents inspired by “Grello”. Credit: Porsche

Taking inspiration from Manthey’s 911 GT3 R, known as the “Grello” because of its distinctive green and yellow livery, the Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 sports a similar green and yellow color scheme to highlight functional areas of the vehicle and adopts many vehicle components and elements from future Porsche racing cars. 

Limited to 30 vehicles worldwide. Credit: Porsche
Limited to 30 vehicles worldwide. Credit: Porsche

“The design of the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 expresses the long-standing collaboration between Porsche Motorsport and Manthey,” emphasizes Grant Larson from Style Porsche. “It amalgamates the respective strengths of each partner into one racing car, and at the same time bridges the gap between the 991 and 992 model generations of the 911.”

The Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 is limited to 30 vehicles in total (only six are allocated for North America) with deliveries expected to begin in early 2022.

To order, customers will need to email 911GT2RSClubsport25@porsche.de directly and have a spare $620,00 on hand. 

2021 Porsche 991 GT2 RS Aerial
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Pagani to Reveal Huayra BC Pacchetto Tempesta at Monterey Car Week 2021

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The new Pagani Huayra BC Pacchetto Tempesta is set to make its debut at this year’s Monterey Car Week and celebrates ten years of the Huayra supercar.
Pagani Huayra BC Pacchetto Tempesta Front Side View
The new Pagani BC Huayra Pacchetto Tempesta. Credit: Pagani Automobili

This year at Monterey Car Week, Pagani celebrates ten years of the Huayra with the world premiere of the new Pagani Huayra BC Pacchetto Tempesta.

Based on the Huayra BC, the new Pacchetto Tempesta package means the Huayra BC’s high-performance platform can be equipped with a range of “state-of-the-art technical and artisan solutions” to maximize the car’s racing abilities and achieve an 8% power increase to deliver 827 hp and 1,100 Nm torque.

Pagani has only teased several introductory images of the green carbon fiber bodied beauty ahead of the premiere, and although full details are yet to be shared, Pagani has noted that the Pacchetto Tempesta features a new front splitter, dedicated air intake, rear wing with an integrated central fin, and six-pipe exhaust system to maximize aerodynamic efficiency.

Pagani Huayra BC Pacchetto Tempesta Rear Aerial
New rear wing design with an integrated central fin. Credit: Pagani Automobili

A tweaked suspension system and the addition of an all-new “Soft Driving mode” also ensure drivers are afforded maximum comfort in the aggressive Huayra BC Pacchetto Tempesta.

The Huayra BC Pacchetto Tempesta will make its debut at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering event on Friday 13th August at Monterey Car Week 2021 and will be seen alongside the Huayra R project and an up-close-and-personal look at the all-new Pagani V12-R engine, six-speed sequential gearbox.

While no prices have been revealed yet, the Pagani Huayra BC Pacchetto Tempesta will no double start above the $2.25 million price tag of the Huayra BC.

Pagani Huayra BC Pacchetto Tempesta Rear
New six-exhaust design (four central and two below). Credit: Pagani Automobili
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