Jaguar will release six restored and matched pairs of the iconic E-Type to celebrate the sports car’s 60th anniversary, known as the “E-Type 60 Collection”.

It’s almost been 60 years since Jaguar launched the iconic Jaguar E-Type. To celebrate the anniversary that occurs in March 2021, Jaguar is releasing six special matched pairs of two of the oldest and most famous E-Types: The “9600HP and “77 RW”.

These two specific cars played a pivotal role in the original unveiling of the car at its world debut in Geneva, Switzerland, in March 1961.

The “9600 HP” E-Type Coupe was an Opalescent Gunmetal Grey colored 3.8-liter Fixed-Head Coupe and one of the first two models to be revealed to an invite-only event at the Parc des Eaux Vives. To make it to the launch, public relations manager Bob Berry drove it “flat out” from Coventry to Switzerland the night before the launch and managed to make it with only minutes to spare in time for demonstration drives.

Due to the overwhelming response and demand for test drives, Jaguar Test and Development Engineer Norman Dewis was told to “drop everything” and join Bob in Geneva. It was the British Green 3.8 liter “77 RW” roadster that he drove overnight to Geneva to complete the media road test drives.

Once described by Enzo Ferrari as “the most beautiful car ever made,” the sleek, long lines and rounded curves of the E-Type were appealing to a wide range of customers and with an impressive top speed of 150mph saw over 70,000 racing off the factory floor over its 13 year production period.

“The Jaguar E-type is a genuine icon, as sensational today as the moment it was unveiled in 1961,” shared Dan Pink, Director of Jaguar Classic. “It’s testament to the E-type’s advanced design and engineering that it can still be enjoyed and admired as passionately almost 60 years on. The E-type 60 Collection is a lasting tribute for E-type admirers, honouring the car’s legacy and the achievements of the team that created it – many of whom have descendants working for Jaguar Classic today, expertly restoring, maintaining and future-proofing enjoyment for generations to come.”

Like the first two models shown in 1961, the six matched pairs of E-Type 60 Collection will feature a coupe and a roadster in commemorative detailing and two exclusive paint colors: “Flat Out Grey” for the “9600 HP” coupe and “Drop Everything Green” for the 77 RW roadster.

Every E-type 60 Collection edition built by the team at Jaguar’s Classic Works facility in Warwickshire will be an existing 1960s 3.8-litre E-type fully-restored to exclusive 60th anniversary tribute specification.

Orders are currently being taken and pricing available through Jaguar Classic directly.

Bentley reveals the new Bentayga Speed model – the ultimate performance edition of the brands popular SUV.

Bentley has announced a new “Speed” version of the Bentayga SUV, building on Bentley’s tradition of Speed models dating back to 2007 with the Continental GT Speed.

The most luxurious version of the Bentayga Speed to date, the new Speed version tweaks the 6.0-liter W12 engine to deliver maximum performance and includes many luxury extras as standard, including the Mulliner Driving Specification.

Hand-built at Crewe, the new Bentayga Speed increases the Bentayga’s performance to new levels, utilizing the 6.0-liter W12 twin-turbocharged engine to achieve a top speed of 190mph (306km/h) and deliver peak power of 635 PS (626 bhp).

Effortless acceleration is always guaranteed thanks to 900 Nm (664 lb.ft) of torque, available as a plateau from 1,500 rpm to 5,000 rpm while the Bentayga Speed’s 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) sprint is delivered in 3.9 seconds.

“The new Bentayga has already raised the benchmark for luxury SUVs, against which all others are measured. Ahead of the launch of the new Bentayga Hybrid – the world’s only definitive luxury hybrid – in the coming months, it’s important that we still recognize the customer desire for absolute performance” shared Adrian Hallmark, Bentley Motors Chairman and Chief Executive. “The new Bentayga Speed remains the fastest SUV in the world, but more than that, it’s also the most luxurious version of the new Bentayga – the best of both worlds, the pinnacle.”

The Bentayga’s appearance has also had a few additions in the form of darkly tinted accents, a new front and rear bumper, and oval-shaped quad exhausts. If that’s not enough, there’s the option to upgrade to Bentley’s Black Specification featuring gloss black or carbon-fiber exterior chrome work and black 22” Bentayga Speed wheels.

The new interior of the Bentley Bentayga Speed also sees Alcantara introduced to the cabin and the Mulliner Driving Spec diamond quilting and “Speed” embroidery across the seats and wall panels.

The new Bentayga Speed now also has a fully digital driver’s information panel similar to the Continental GT and new Flying Spur. The display brings a contemporary look to the cockpit and can be customized to the driver’s requirements.

Exact release dates of the 2021 Bentley Bentayga Speed and final pricing are yet to be revealed but are expected to be upwards of USD$240,0,000.

Maserati has announced both the Ghibli and Quattroporte Trofeo models will be given sporty Trofeo upgrades and powered by Ferrari built V8 engines.

Beginning in 2018 with the sporty Levante Trofeo SUV, Maserati has now announced the Ghibli and Quattroporte will also receive a super-sports upgrade and be made available in Trofeo versions – the top of Maserati’s range.

Powered by a 580 horsepower 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo engine, both the Ghibli Trofeo and Quattroporte Trofeo have a top speed of 326 kilometers an hour and take the title of Maserati’s faster sedans ever. In contrast, the Levante Trofeo’s maximum speed is 302 km/h.

The engine, which is already in the Levante Trofeo, is built at the Ferrari plant at Maranello to Maserati’s specifications, and has been modified and developed to deliver equally impressive performances on the rear-engine sedans.

Although entirely new for Ghibli, the V8 engine has already been used in the past on Quattroporte GTS as the 530 hp version and today is available in the 580 hp V8 engine in the new Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante Trofeo.

The Ghibli Trofeo has also been given two extra air vents on the hood of the car while the lateral air vents are bordered in red with the distinctive Trofeo badge and features a new front grille finished in Black Piano.

The Trofeo details continue into the interior, with a new on-board panel that displays an exclusive interface at switch-on, and headrests that bear the Trofeo badge with the name in three-dimensional embroidery. Both Trofeo models also feature full-grain Pieno Fiore natural leather and carbon fiber inserts with the Italian flag embellished on the central pillar.

Like the Levante Trofeo, the new Ghibli and Quattroporte Trofeo incorporates the Integrated Vehicle Control (IVC) system, with a specific setup that guarantees enhanced driving dynamics and greater active safety.

Both sedans feature a “Corsa” button that sets the car for an even sportier driving style. Also included is Launch Control, a function that first appeared on Levante Trofeo, to unleash all the engine’s power for the ultimate driving experience.

For their official launch, the Quattroporte Trofeo model will be released in green, the Levante Trofeo in white and the Ghibli Trofeo in red to celebrate Maserati’s all-Italian heritage.

The new Ghibli and Quattroporte Trofeo will be built at the Avvocato Giovanni Agnelli Plant (AGAP) at Grugliasco (Turin), and Levante Trofeo at the Mirafiori (Turin) plant.