Limited-edition – All about car

The current-generation BMW 2 Series is due soon for replacement, so the German automaker is sending it out with a bang in the form of the M2 CS.The M2 CS is powered by the same turbocharged S55 straight-six as usual, pumping out 444 horsepower and 406 lb.-ft. of torque, sent to the rear wheels only via either a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic; or six-speed manual transmission.The automatic drops the zero-to-96-km/h time by 0.2 seconds, but buying that will tell BMW you dont care about manual transmissions, so please just skip it for the stick and deal with a 4.0-second to-96-km/h time.An Active M differential and Adaptive M suspension is now available for the M2 and features three modes: Comfort, Sport and Sport+. M Carbon Ceramic Brakes are also optional, and a dual-branch exhaust system with electronically-controlled exhaust valves comes standard.To make the car lighter, carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) elements have been added all around. The front splitter, roof, rear spoiler, M twin-stalk exterior mirrors, rear diffuser and hood have all been replaced with CFRP versions. Even the centre console is CFRP and now weighs 2.7 kilograms less than the previous part. With the introduction of the Mini-based BMW 2 Series sedan (or “Gran Coupe,” ugh) it seemed like the last bastion of rear-wheel-drive performance at BMW was coming to an end. Not to worry, though, BMW has said its sports cars and performance variants will remain rear-wheel-drive to meet consumer demands, and when the next generation is revealed, it will be available in RWD or AWD.Only 2,200 M2 CS models will be built, and we wont know pricing and availability for Canada until closer to the cars launch date here in April
Origin: Limited-edition BMW M2 CS sends generation out with a bang

Bentley has revealed a limited-edition Bentayga, a result of a collaboration between its Mulliner bespoke division and Savile Row tailor Huntsman. There are two versions available: the Businessman and the Sportsman. Both replace traditional wood veneer with Huntsman tweeds while the Businessman features a Mulliner chessboard in the rear seat rest, complete with a drawer trimmed in Huntsman fabric to hold the chess pieces. The Sportsman “take its cue from relaxed countryside pursuits,” said Bentley, with more obvious use of tweed on passenger and driver and includes blue leather and Liquid Amber veneer inserts, paired with a red exterior. The Businessman is described as having a “more urban spirit”, with a black Anthracite interior with two-tone black and grey exterior, carbon fibre fascias and waistrails and tweed on door cards. The limited-edition Bentayga is only available through Bentley showroom Jack Barclay, based in Mayfair, London close to Huntsman. The partnership is described as “uniting two icons of London’s Mayfair district and two special centenaries; that of Bentley Motors and that of Huntsman’s Savile Row boutique”. Huntsman and Jack Barclay logos are embroidered into each of the head rests. Stefan Sielaff, Bentley director of design said: “Bentley is delighted to bring together two brands which have such an impeccable heritage in the heart of London – Jack Barclay and Huntsman. “The personalisation work we do at Mulliner is about bringing a vision to life – like creating a perfect tailored suit – so adding an element of bespoke Huntsman material to the Bentayga’s lavish and beautiful interior is a perfect fit.” All buyers of the limited-edition Bentayga also receive a bespoke Huntsman jacket with a lining made exclusively for Bentley. Pricing has not been revealed, but is expected to be significantly more than the Bentayga’s starting price of £162,700. Bentley is ramping up its Mulliner division, as it recognises more and more demand for ultra-exclusive models. Later this year, a new model of which only 10 will be made will be revealed and is expected to cost in excess of £1m. The Crewe-based marque has already seen success with a limited-edition Mulliner model this year. The Continental GT Number 9 Edition by Mulliner was revealed at the Geneva motor show in March and all 100 examples promptly sold out. The special edition model celebrates the brand’s 100th anniversary and sports design that echoes the 4 ½ Litre ‘Blower’ raced at Le Mans in 1930. Bentley’s main centenary celebrations will happen next week, 10 July, at its headquarters and will include a new concept showcasing the future of grand
Origin: Limited-edition Bentley Bentayga features plaid interior and chessboard