Competition Automotive Elegance at Pebble Beach is one of the most prestigious events in the world auto industry, so it is not surprising that this area is used for the premiere of the most interesting samples of their products — from production cars to concept cars. I am not an exception in 2015.
Korean Hyundai brand showed the world the prototype of the premium coupe. The concept, known as Hyundai Vision G Coupe Concept, bright appearance is different and almost serial «character.» Interior looks very functional, under the hood of a five-liter 425-horsepower V8, so if we do not take into account the automatic door opener when approaching the owner and quite a futuristic appearance, the machine can even now put on the conveyor.
The Japanese did not philosophize, and timed to coincide with the premiere event of the two updated models — sedan Lexus GS 200t and crossover Lexus LX 570.
The car has received a more aggressive appearance, with the LX dispatched seriously redesigned interior, a lot of new electronics and a new 8-speed automatic transmission, and got GS 245-horsepower turbo engine with a new 8-band automatic transmission.
There were no interior modernization, expansion of equipment and range of exterior colors.
The Infiniti rivals Prime Minister replied Q70 Premium Select Edition. On the basis of the sedan was produced a limited version of the model, wherein body elements of dark chrome, a new rear bumper, spoiler and special 20-inch wheels and aluminum panels in the interior.
Full debut was the Lamborghini Aventador LP 750–4 Superveloce Roadster — open version «charged» coupe. Dvuhdverka got a removable roof of the two carbon elements, four-wheel drive and 750-hp 6.5-liter V12 — top speed is neshutochnye 350 km / h, and circulation will be limited to 500 copies.
The British brought in the United States McLaren MSO 570S Coupe from his studio, which colored the special compartment in purple called Mauvine Blue and modified the interior using a similar tone leather trim with carbon inserts.
More Germans were massed — BMW showed two new concept car. BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage R is a tribute to the classic coupes of the 1970s, made in a futuristic way. Recognizable features of the new product combined with ultra-modern solutions like laser lights, racing overalls with light and helmet visor which is used as a projection screen.
Simpler looks BMW Concept M4 GTS — a forerunner of the serial «charged» version of the coupe. The concept has received engine with water injection from —kara MotoGP, rear optics organic light emitting diode, adjustable aerodynamic and lightweight body.
The Chinese presented a new version of its supercar Icona Vulcano, whose design was inspired by aircraft Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird Blackbird. The creators promise a combination of machines titanium and carbon fiber in the body structure, but instead of the hybrid power plant under the hood of the new version more than 980-horsepower 6.2-liter V8 from the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1.
But the owners of the exhibition showed Galpin Auto Sports Rocket Speedster — seriously modified convertible Ford Mustang GT last generation. Tuners redesigned body, added 21-inch wheels specially designed, five-liter V8 and impact brought to 735 hp All new body parts are made of carbon fiber and preserve the original features — despite the «cap», the roof automatically goes up and down, and the second row of seats can be used for other purposes.
But all this is the present, and how are things with the classics? This year, the main focus of the exhibition was drawn to the brand Ferrari and DuPont, the Italian body studio Carrozzeria Touring, postwar Cunninghams, the pre-war British sports car brand and Mercury, as well as the Lincoln Continental, celebrates the 75th anniversary, and the half-century hero of the day Shelby GT350 Mustang. But in the end the prize of the best car got a very different stamp.
At the 65th competition Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Best of Show award was awarded Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A Cabriolet already in 1932! Although this year is dated but elegant body of work F. Ramseier & Cie Worblaufen, and the car was released in 1924!
Traditionally, the show turned out to be rich in a variety of classic cars and the premiere of the most modern cars, but already behind and in front of waiting Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance-2016 pass which can watch a clip of the exhibition.
