Two of the best new cars at the Frankfurt Motor Show are throwbacks to another way of life
The reveals are rolling in at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, and two of them showcase what’s happening at the top of the luxury game.
Ferrari pulled the cover off its Portofino, the replacement for the entry-level California T.
“The new car, which takes its name, Portofino, from one of the most charming villages on the Italian Riviera, an eponym for stylish elegance, is the most versatile model in the range,” the automaker said in a statement.
“A Ferrari designed to be driven every day that also effortlessly converts from an authentic ?berlinetta? coupe? to a drop-top capable of delivering a unique Ferrari soundtrack and superb driving pleasure even in day-to-day situations.”
The newest Ferrari. Ferrari
Meanwhile, Bentley revealed the Continental GT, like the Portofino a two-door, but with a massive W12 engine. ?When Bentley launched the original Continental GT in 2003 it established an entirely new market segment ? the modern luxury grand tourer,” Bentley CEO Wolfgang Dürheimer said in Frankfurt.
“Today, I?m convinced that we are redefining this segment again. It is an honour to replace a car that has ? for 14 years ? been the benchmark against which all other grand tourers are judged.”
And the updated Bentley. Bentley
Both cars look pretty sharp. I took the Cali T on a road trip a few years ago and was impressed. I’m looking forward to getting behind the wheel of the Portofino. In 2014, I also spent a weekend with ...
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