Forza Horizon 4: Another unknown supercar

The latest update of Forza Horizon 4 introduced us to another unknown supercar which is Italian just like the Italdesign Zerouno nobody knows but enjoyed on their first impressions. Say hello to the ATS GT, a McLaren-powered unsung Italian hero that is nothing more of a anti-establishment supercar only a handful of drivers can drive one.



So, what's it all about the ATS GT? The anti-establishment Italian supercar no one heard of? Since its return in 2012, ATS, or Automobili Turismo e Sport, spent lots of years perfecting their supercar that takes on the establishment ones from Ferrari and Lamborghini. With that, the ATS GT is born and it's an ode to the first ATS vehicle, the 2500 GT, launched since 1964.



The ATS GT features a race-inspired engine hood, dynamic rear wing, and high-tech aerodynamics fit for its modern design. Underneath, the ATS GT is powered by a McLaren-derived 3.8L V8 Twin Turbo engine but tuned to over 700 horsepower and up to 553lb-ft of torque. Mated to a seven-speed DCT, it gets through 0-60mph in three seconds and onwards to 206mph, making it on par with the Ferrari 488 and the Lamborghini Huracan.

Like most anti-establishment supercars, the ATS GT is limited to 12 units.



The ATS GT is nothing like any supercar I have ever experienced before because its performance is worth attention-grabbing to those who wield it and in the scale of Ridge Racer-esque driving style, it puts between Standard and Dynamic, meaning it can be either well-balanced or tricky to drive, depending on the weather, but since it's snowing like crazy, it's best to be labeled Dynamic for the fun of it.

Letting the McLaren-derived V8 Twin Turbo engine purr, the ATS GT really shows its colors as the anti-establishment supercar and for those who had enough of big-name supercars, the ATS GT is worth checking out because it delivers establishment-level performance in so many levels and whichever you want to do with it, the ATS GT is more than happy to be driven than to be known because this incognito supercar is made for such purpose.



Now that I got my word with the ATS GT, it's time to take it for a spin to see how it's made, even if its cold outside in the dead of winter.

It may be cold outside but the ATS GT performed a great job kissing the establishments goodbye.



Like most unknown supercars that lay their fingers on the establishment, the ATS GT is a supercar that is on par with the Ferrari 488 and Lamborghini Huracan and with such performance, the incognito supercar has lots of surprises in store for the chosen few and whatever surprises it come across, the ATS GT sure knows how to make first impressions last.

Enjoy your new ride.

Bentley Continental GT (Third Generation)

For over a decade and a half, the Bentley Continental GT reshaped the luxury GT genre hand in hand and whether you love it or hate it, this grand tourer, along with its British craftsmanship and German engineering, has been stapling down the open roads for years and with the advent of the all-new model, the new Continental GT is ready to pen a new story for the playboys elsewhere.

2018 Bentley Continental GT

2018 Bentley Continental GT interior

Starting at 150,000 Pounds, the all-new Bentley Continental GT is literally all-new inside and out and while this all-new model is a clean slate compared to the previous generations, the classic Continental GT feel still remains and it promises to be quite as smooth as a bottle of Skin Bracer.

Outside, the styling draws inspiration from the EXP 10 Speed 6 Concept, and although less radicalized compared to the concept, it's still a beauty worth beholding when parked next to the Aston Martin DB11, it's fair to say that it's got more glitz compared to the other car. Whether you take it on the Stelvio Pass or the Swiss Alps, you can really see the true beauty from within. As for the inside, it's more futuristic than the previous model and Bentley states that the screens have improved retina display, which is as clearer as your new iPhone. Good but the handcrafted interior is something to touch at because with all that leathery and proper wooden trim bundled through this futuristic interior, the new Continental GT shows that it's like Downton Abbey meets MI6. How's that for a fancy living?

Despite being called designed, handcrafted, and engineered in Britain, the new Continental GT runs on an all-new platform derived from the second-generation Porsche Panamera, which is a luxury saloon worth pleasuring, and powering it is a brand new 6.0L W12 TSI engine producing 626HP of power and 900Nm of torque. With the 8-speed DCT and 4WD system which works pretty much like the Panamera of today, it does 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds and onwards to 207mph. It even comes with a Sport Launch mode which lets the car launch like a pro, which is pointless for a luxury grand tourer like this but it's worth a shot having fun with it.

Because it runs on a new platform, the new Continental GT works in both ways as a West Coast cruiser and a Silverstone surfer at the push of the button. In Comfort mode, it feels civilized to drive like a luxury car and it's got that Skin Bracer feel to it. Feels good but when engaged in Sport mode, and when taken to the track, the new model demonstrates its mild but menacing character from within although the Electric Power-Assisted Steering works nicely on city streets, expect some torn ligaments from your arms because the harder it gets, the twitchier the car becomes and responding to full-paced driving calls for even more challenging feats. Despite the added challenge while handling this House of Cards, the new Continental GT could become your new favorite the more you drive this luxury grand tourer for a change.

So, could this be your new favorite GT car at the moment? Considering everything the new model has done for drivers like you, it can be either a yes or a no but either way, it shows how much the Continental GT has evolved for over a decade and a half and there are so many stories to write about with this new model.

Photo: Bentley Motors

Forza Horizon: The New Bentley Continental GT

A spectacular combo between a geyser and a Bentley

This is another one of the cars that are new in the world of Forza and this is rather different than what you've expect to be. What this is is the new Bentley Continental GT, a grand tourer from Crewe, redefined for the next generation.

A grand touring epic masterpiece

Being one of the most advanced grand tourers in the world, the Bentley Continental GT is a bit half-cocked and pretty dry when you take it for a spin. It maybe bulky than other grand tourers in Horizon and maybe a bit overpowered by its 6.0L W12 engine but when you get it right, the new Continental GT sure knows how to make better obligations against your rivals. Also, thanks to its advanced all-wheel-drive systems, ensuring that all the power the 12-cylinder engine generates is utilized, that makes it perfect when you play a game of king or infected. I once tried one and I gotta say that its 4WD layout really knows how to outturn and outrun any kind of A-class car in a playground game of their choosing.

I really like this, even though it looks the same as the old Continental GT from my other game. An epic grand touring masterpiece like this is truly one of the reasons why the new Continental GT loves to do a little soul searching in Colorado but on the downside, it's somewhat not quite as good as the all new BMW M6 F13 that I'm tackling soon. It may have more power but it's heavier. Period.

Welcome Back: 2007 Saturn Sky Red Line

Saturn Sky in Hockenheimring

Saturn Sky in Hockenheimring

This is one of the deceased Saturns, the Saturn Sky. Despite its death along with its Pontiac cousin, the Pontiac Solstice, which is famous for being Jazz from the first Transformers movies, those Kappa-platform sportscars are far too memorable and far too valuable for their own rights. When it came out in early 2006 as a 2007 model, this is the only roadster from the Saturn lineup and then later, it was exported in Europe (except in the UK) as the Opel GT and in South Korea as the GM Daewoo G2X. G2X stands for Go 2 Extreme, making it a perfect fit for this car that turned out to be almost nothing than a "commercial flop".

Despite that the Kappa cars are dead, they still have a long way to go in the hearts of the car enthusiasts and here in Forza Motorsport 4, it's all about passion best served with a hint of love. That Saturn Sky is all about just a stress reliever for me. It has a 2.0L LNF l4 engine that produces 260HP of power and 353Nm of torque. It was mated with a 5-speed Aisin AR-5 manual transmission.  It comes with a standard torque-sensing limited-slip differential, standard StabiliTrak stability control, and an enhanced sport suspension.

Why would General Motors killed the car that is somewhat a good-looking roaster that you can drive it with pride on the city streets of Los Angeles and New York? I don't need reasons why but anyway, this is one of the best looking Saturns of all times, even when I want to call it an Opel GT or a Daewoo G2X. It's definitely that kind of sportscar General Motors' been capable of before their Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the summer of 2009.

The Biggest Thriller for a baddie thanks to its fractiousness and psychopathic nature

In Jeremy Clarkson's DVD, Thriller, the Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series is the biggest thriller car. In Top Gear at the Movies DVD, the best villain car with the best engine noise is for its fractiousness and psychopathic nature, the Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Spyder Performante. Here on Forza Motorsport 4, this is much better. This car is the best of both worlds because this one is the biggest thriller and not only it looks villainous, it sounds nasty. Nasty enough to become a bone-crushing continental crusher. This could only come from a Los Angeles-based tuner.

If you're not careful, the noise would start an avalanche!

At first glance, it looks like a Bentley Continental GT, a British grand tourer that is somewhat popular among blinged-up celebrities, but a tuner named Platinum Motorsports injected some steroids on this car. The finished project is called the "Platinum Motorsport Continental GT". Surely speaking, this was heralded as 2011 E3 Car of the Show awarded by Forza Motorsport 4.

We asked to someone who doesn't like a normal Continental GT
and they're thrilled!

I don't really know how did those punks from Los Angeles pimped this Continental GT but by the looks of it, it's definitely villainous. That car comes with a special wide body kit that consists of redesigned front and rear bumpers, side skirts, and wide fenders. Also, it has some high performance exhaust system that packs a rattling noise. Then, it comes with a smoked headlights and windows and some black rims that makes the exterior design look nasty. In the game of Tag, Pass the It, or Keep the It, this car is a menace. If you're driving a tricked out hatchback, you have to keep an eye out against that car because if this car catches you, you're sitting duck!

Anyway, the 6.0L W12 engine from the Continental GT, it's been tweaked with added power, so now, it gets over 700HP, and it's mated with a 6-speed paddle shift transmission. Although Platinum Motorsport didn't explain the specs of that project, Forza Motorsport 4 has the figures of this fully blinged-up but deadly serious version. This car can go 0 to 60 in 3.6 seconds and flatout, it will do 210mph. There, simple as that...

The noise is so loud enough, Andy Wilman would cover his ears!

There are so many reasons why avid players are having fun with the Platinum Motorsport-tuned version of the Bentley Continental GT because this is one of the best-sounding cars you would hear on the game. Forget the in-game BGM, the noise of this car is music to your ears! The bellowing of the tuned W12 engine is just perfect if you want to listen to the sound of music. This car should have been the biggest thriller and it should be the best sounding car for a baddie with its fractiousness and psychopathic nature. I should have one of these in real life!

2012 Bentley Continental GT tuning by Mansory

2012 Mansory Bentley Continental GT

Mansory tunes the 2012 Bentley Continental GT to be somewhat extraordinary and somewhat intimidating. On the outside, you should expect carbon fiber applied on the hood, front spoiler, and rear spoiler. Also, it is mated with a set of 22-inch rims plated in black to make it more cool. On the inside, two-tone upholstery and carbon fiber trimming takes place. What's good is that they beefed up the performance with an improved ECU, high performance air filters, and exhausts, capable of releasing 672HP of power and 780Nm of torque. That modified Continental GT looks perfect to stand out...

Scoop: http://www.motorward.com/2011/12/mansory-kit-for-new-bentley-continental-gt/

The New Sound of Bentley

2013 Bentley Continental GT V8

The 2013 Bentley Continental GT V8 is the new sound of Bentley It's powered by the all new 4.0L V8 engine that produces 500HP of power and 660Nm of torque. This allows the new Continental GT V8 to go in the 5-second acceleration time for the 0-60mph sprint and 180mph of top speed thanks to its all-new 8-speed Paddle Shift Transmission. It will debut at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan this January!

Scoop: http://www.netcarshow.com/bentley/2013-continental_gt_v8/

Carte Blanche Limited Edition

Carte Blanche Limited Edition

This is the Carte Blanche limited edition packaging in collaboration with Bentley. The covering shaped like the Bentley Continental GT, which is James Bond's new car on his mission to Dubai. This latest novel was written by Jeffrey Deaver, who wrote 28 novels that sold over 20 million copies globally.

It is limited to 500 copies and it costs 1000 British Pounds (about 72,000 pesos estimate). Pre-orders are open on http://www.007carteblanchebentley.com/ so for those who are willing to get the special version should buy it immediately before its gone for good.

The latest Bond novel, Carte Blanche, is set to be on sale this late May 2011.

New Bentley Continental GT

2012 Bentley Continental GT

2012 Bentley Continental GT

Although Bentley dubbed this the "second-generation" Continental GT, this latest Continental GT is pretty much more of a minor model change, but honestly, despite minor change, Bentley claims that this is the Continental GT's first "full model change" after eight years of existence. With an even more bolder design, the new Bentley Continental GT is the Grand Touring coupe now refined to take on other challenges from the Crewe-based luxury marque that is under Volkswagen's control.

With the design derived from the flagship Mulsanne sedan, the new Continental GT has an improved headlamps, revised front bumper, new set of rims, sleeker side view, and a revised rear lamps. The new design for the new Continental GT made it more sleeker and more aristocratic for the sophisticated men in their 40's. On the interior, there are some mild refreshes around here, like the new steering wheel, new paneling, and something else. Checking around every nook and cranny and I expect that despite being called a "full model change", it is still the same Continental GT as far as I know it.

Powered with the brute 6.0-litre W12 Twin Turbo engine, the new Continental GT has a maximum power output of 575PS/6000rpm and the torque output of 700N-m/6000rpm. The standard transmission is a ZF 6-speed tiptronic automatic transmission with paddle shifters. The new Continental GT's maximum top speed is 318km/h and it can go for about 4.6 seconds on the 0-100km/h run. Coming soon is the V8 engine that delivers an impressive fuel economy and lower emissions, suitable for the eco-conscious driver.

My thoughts about the Continental GT:
Is it a Minor Change or a Full Model Change. In the eyes of fans, it was a minor change, but for Bentley, the term "second-generation" really states that this is the Continental GT's first full model change for after eight years starting from 2003.

I love the fact about the W12 twin turbo engine because this grand tourer behaves just like exotics despite this is a 2-door, 4-seater, premiere luxury coupe suitable for the aristocrats. Imagine myself getting one of those...

I'm impressed upon leveling up the Continental GT from ordinary to extra-ordinary because of its new design based from the Mulsanne. Created by the finest craftsmen in Crewe, the new Continental GT boasts an excellent elegance from the outside to the inside. Despite being called a "Full Model Change", I sense that this is still the same Bentley Continental GT as we first met this car in 2003.

But still, I am very happy to see Bentley's flagship coupe all grown up...

Photo: Bentley Motors Limited

For Crewe, James?

Bentley Continental GT for Carte Blanche

Over the years, the legendary British spy, James Bond, drives several Aston Martins, BMWs, and rarely a Lotus Esprit. Did you know that James Bond also drives a Bentley? Prior for the new Bond book, 007: Carte Blanche, schedule to hit British bookstores this May 26, two days before the 103rd anniversary of the James Bond writer, Ian Fleming, which was on May 28, the new car for James Bond will be none other than (gasp) the Bentley Continental GT!

Scoop: http://www.topgear.com.ph/news/james-bond-gets-a-new-car

Although the Continental GT will be featured on the new James Bond book, we expect that the new Bond car may get some high-tech gadgets only Her Majesty's Secret Service would need. For Crewe, James?

NOTE TO SELF: I hope that Daniel Craig will get behind the wheel on this new Bond car, the Bentley Continental GT, so we can enjoy his new mission on his new wheels while catching the bad guys and some dames.