22 March 2021 www.bahrainthismonth.com motoring news BESPOKE INTERIORS Bentley Mulliner - Bentley’s bespoke commissioning division - is offering an elegant and sophisticated door trim option in tweed for the Flying Spur, Continental GT and Bentayga, providing customers with even greater choice when specifying their new vehicle. For admirers of authentic British heritage and those passionate about the use of sustainable materials, the four contemporary tweed patterns add a new, high quality texture to the near-limitless range of customisation options showcased in the Mulliner Personal Commissioning Guide. The introduction of tweed as an option for the complete product range gives customers the opportunity to specify an even more unique finish for their vehicle’s interior. The introduction of tweed to the list of personalisation options continues Bentley’s progress towards the greater use of sustainable materials in the production of its luxury vehicles. This is in line with the recently announced Beyond100 strategy, which outlined plans for the company to become a global leader in sustainable luxury mobility. THE ULTIMATE HIGH-PERFORMANCE HYBRID SUPERCAR McLaren Automotive, the British creator of luxury, high-performance supercars, has revealed the long-anticipated McLaren Artura. The Artura combines the McLaren philosophy of super-lightweight engineering with faster throttle response, lower emissions and ability to run in pure EV mode, thanks to its ground-breaking electrified powertrain. The McLaren Artura is the first model built on the new McLaren Carbon Lightweight Architecture (MCLA), which sets new standards for advanced and flexible chassis design and has been optimised for hybrid applications. The Artura is designed with full Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) capability and can be charged to an 80% level in just 2.5 hours. At the heart of the Artura’s all-new powertrain is a lightweight 2,993cc twinturbocharged V6 petrol engine, paired to a bespoke eight-speed transmission and a compact e-motor. The package generates a combined power output of 680PS (671 bhp) and 720S Nm of torque, which translates to a class-leading powerto-weight ratio of 488PS per tonne*, as well as truly breath-taking performance figures. The Artura’s top speed is electronically limited to 330km/h with 0-100km/h reached in just 3.0 seconds* and 0-200 km/h in 8.3 seconds*. A FIRST FOR THE REGION Genesis Middle East & Africa HQs has announced the opening of the region’s first dedicated Genesis showroom, in Manama, Bahrain. The first-of-its-kind showroom will display the entire Genesis range, offering customers an even more personalised and first-hand experience. Closely following the design of the Genesis Gangnam showroom in South Korea, the new facility is designed to provide a complete experience in all facets of the brand and product. All Genesis products including the flagship G90, G70 and recently launched all-new G80 and GV80 will be on display, along with all available exterior colours, wood and interior leather material for visualisation and comparison. The 900m² venue will host an unparalleled collection of Genesis models which will be able to showcase up to six cars. This is in addition to a test drive area and configuration space whereby customers can sample interior materials including colours, fabrics and leathers as well as exterior finishes. The opening of the showroom is part of Genesis’ expansion plans in the region, with a further five standalone showrooms scheduled to open by the end of 2021.
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