From the Bespoke Bentley to the Electric Rolls-Royce, These Are The Latest Luxury Cars to Hit the Road
The two-seat Bacalar marks a return to bespoke coachbuilding for Bentley Mulliner PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
The interior of the Bacalar. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
From an electric Rolls-Royce and a sustainably sourced, bespoke Bentley to some classic American muscle, the latest luxury vehicles to hit the streets are designed with an eye on the road ahead.
Just 12 distinctive cars will be designed PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
RARE BEAUTY: THE BENTLEY BACALAR
As the most exclusive and bespoke Bentley to date, the Bacalar is a true masterpiece for motorists. The rarest two-door Bentley on the market (only 12 will be designed), this elegant, open-air grand tourer marks a return to bespoke coachbuilding, employing the heritage craftsmen at Bentley Mulliner. Enthusiasts will note the tapered cowls and rear nod to the Barchetta style, while sustainable, ethically sourced materials (first previewed in the EXP 100 GT concept car) include paint containing ash from rice husks (a sustainable way of delivering a rich metallic finish), natural British wool and 5,000-year-old riverwood sourced from the ancient fenlands of East Anglia. bentleymotors.com
The Maserati MC20 at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2021 PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
FLOAT LIKE A BUTTERFLY: THE MASERATI MC20
A standout design darling this year dazzling crowds at Pebble Beach and across Europe, Maserati’s new MC20 is a masterpiece of Italian design produced in Modena at the historic Viale Ciro Menotti plant. Butterfly doors and two 10-inch display screens score serious points on this supercar that delivers style and speed. With a top speed of more than 202 mph, the MC20 is the first Maserati with a carbon fiber monocoque and boasts the new Maserati Nettuno engine—a V-6 that incorporates F1-derived technology allowing you to go from zero to 60 mph in less than 2.9 seconds. maseratiusa.com
The Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is available with carbon fiber-accented racing seats PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
Descended from the brand’s racing legacy, this vehicle elevates the V-Series’ heritage PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
The CT5-V Blackwing is the most powerful and fastest Cadillac in history. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
POWER MOVE: THE CADILLAC CT5-V BLACKWING
Boasting an impressive 668 horsepower with a 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 under its hood, the CT5-V Blackwing races ahead as the most powerful Cadillac on the road. This powerhouse can go from zero to 60 mph in just 3.7 seconds, hitting a top speed of over 200 mph, and is available in a rare six-speed manual transmission—something those who like to really feel the road will appreciate. Built by hand in Bowling Green, Ky., each engine is signed by its maker—making this some truly American muscle anyone would be proud to flex. cadillac.com
The Spectre marks Rolls-Royce's first fully electric vehicle. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
VISION FOR THE FUTURE: THE ROLLS-ROYCE SPECTRE
“With this new product we set out our credentials for the full electrification of our entire product portfolio by 2030,” says Rolls-Royce Motor Cars CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös of the luxury automaker’s newly announced Spectre. Global testing will cover 2.5 million kilometers—a simulation of 400 years of use. The planned Q4 2023 launch marks the brand’s first fully electric vehicle—honoring a prophecy by Charles Rolls and the current leadership’s commitment to transform the entire fleet to electric by 2030. “By then, Rolls- Royce will no longer be in the business of producing or selling any internal-combustion engine products,” says Müller-Ötvös. rolls-roycemotorcars.com
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