CAR TALK
Aston’s new Vanquish
Aston Martin has revealed its new Vanquish model, which will replace the DBS. Available as a 2+2 or 2+0, the super GT has an upgraded 565bhp 6.0-litre V12 engine and is capable of 0-62mph in 4.1 seconds and 183mph. Styling cues including its elegant waist, elongated side strakes and LED rear lights come from the One-77 supercar. Cost: £190k.
Jag F-Type
A development prototype of Jaguar’s forthcoming F-Type sportscar will make its public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The two-seater convertible will be driven up the famous Goodwood Hill by Mike Cross, Jaguar’s head of vehicle integrity. Inspired by the C-X16 concept, the road-going car will be sale mid-2013 and should cost under £60k.
Land Rover meets Bowler
Land Rover has joined forces with performance 4×4 maker Bowler, builders of the Wildcat. In future Bowler’s EXR rally car and EXR S road car – which are based on the Range Rover Sport – will be badged “Powered by Land Rover”. The road-legal EXR-S uses a 550bhp supercharged 5.0-litre V8 and is capable of a 0-60mph in 4.2sec. It costs £155k.