Bentley will be returning to racing for the first time in almost a decade, thanks to the racing tuned 2013 Bentley Continental GT3 Concept Racer.

The Concept Racer capitalizes on outstanding high-speed stability, exceptional performance and renowned durability of the Continental GT Speed. Bentley intends to achieve this while tailoring its track’s specification with the adoption of all-inclusive aerodynamic package, rear-wheel-drive chassis, and high-tech motorsport hardware in compliance with the regulations.

Engine

The Continental GT3 Concept Racer will have a 6.0L W-12 engine, which is expected to be changed to a V8 in the future. Bentley has not yet announced the power output of this racer, but if they were to borrow the 6.0L twin-turbocharged W-12 from the GT Speed; then, the output numbers can be expected to be around 616 hp and 590 lbs-ft of torque.

With the rear-wheel drive in place, it’s no doubt that the GT3 will be doing away with the AWD system. In addition, the GT Speed’s 8-speed automatic gearbox is also likely to be abandoned for a racier transmission.

Exterior & Interior

The exterior and interior specifications have yet to be provided, but it is expected that the car will come with a redesigned rear and front bumpers for aerodynamics, air intakes, flared wheel-arches of a race car, wide fenders, massive rear spoiler as well as center locking wheels.

The interior is made of high-end materials. The GT3 Concept Racer currently has an overall weight of 5,115 pounds.

The development of the 4-seat 2013 Bentley Continental GT3 Concept Racer is expected to continue in the next few months. The GT3 Concept has already received full support from the FIA, and is expected to be featured in motorsport arena including the Le Mans 24-hour marathon later in 2013.

All in all, it will face competition from rivals like Chevrolet Corvettes, Porsche 911s and Ferrari 458 Italias among others.

The 2013 Aston Martin DB9 has been launched, and it comes with innovative styling both inside and out. It is being introduced as a replacement for the Virage, which will no longer be manufactured.

The car is available in either Volante (convertible) or Coupe body styles. The DB9 is powered by a naturally aspirated 6.0-liter, V12 engine that produces 510 horsepower.

Specifications

Exterior & Interior

The 2013 DB9 is aimed at the GT luxury market and the features that come with it clearly demonstrate this goal. The car has 20-inch alloy wheels available in a selection of different styles.

Upholstery and the steering wheel are done in leather. The sports seats, fitted with side airbags, are power adjustable and have a memory function. There is a wide selection of optional equipment offered for this Aston Martin. You can opt to have a reversing assist camera fitted; two optional carbon fiber packs are available, one for inside the car and one for the exterior.

The exterior pack includes a rear diffuser and a front splitter, tailpipe covers with graphite finish, and caps and arms for the mirrors. The interior pack comes with an upper fascia, door pulls and selector paddles for the gears.

Braking

The DB9 is fitted as standard with CCM (Carbon Ceramic Matrix) calipers and disks manufactured by Brembo. CCM is made from a mixture of carbon fiber and silicon. This material makes the discs and calipers far stronger than those made from traditional cast iron. It is also considerably lighter than cast iron, reducing the overall weight of the car.

The material conducts heat far more efficiently, giving you a much improved braking performance. Additional cooling of the brakes is achieved by forcing air to the discs via intakes located below the front grille.

Price

The 2013 Aston Martin DB9 does not come cheap. The estimated selling price in the USA is over $185,000.

The 2013 Audi RS 5 Cabriolet is a four seat convertible that combines power, elegance, and a stylish design.

The car is powered by a 4.2-liter, naturally aspirated, V8 engine, housed in an aluminum crankcase that generates 450 horsepower and 317 pounds-feet of torque.

Specifications

Performance

The powerful engine can accelerate the RS 5 Cabriolet from 0 to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds, and achieve a standard top speed that is capped at 155 mph. However, customers can request a non-capped version from the manufacturer that increases the maximum speed to 174 mph. Given the power of the car, its combined city/highway fuel consumption is a relatively low 21.5 miles per gallon.

The Audi RS 5 comes with a seven speed, S tronic transmission with a dual clutch system that can be operated manually or automatically. In manual mode, gears can be selected using either the manual shift lever or the paddles mounted on the steering wheel.

Interior

The standard sport seats are power adjustable. They are built with high side panels that provide the best support laterally, and each has its head restraint integrated. They also have lumbar support, as well as thigh supports that can be slid out if required.

Seat covers come in Alcantara and leather. You can opt for superior upholstery made of Fine Nappa leather that is pigmented to reduce heating during sunny conditions. Some opt for either bucket seats that can be adjusted manually, or for seats with individual climate control that includes ventilation.

Features

The 2013 Audi RS 5 Cabriolet comes with a host of standard features. These include parking assist, heated seats in the front, and an information system that alerts the driver to recommended rest periods.

Optional equipment includes adaptive cruise control that uses radar to maintain safe distances from vehicles in front, emergency braking assist, lane change assist and the addition of a rear-facing camera to supplement the parking assist.

Arrinera Automotive, a company established 4 years ago has unveiled its revamped design for the first supercar from Poland. The company’s main objective was to develop a supercar they can be proud of and they’ve been working consistently to achieve that goal.

In the summer of 2011, the first prototype of the Arrinera Hussarya sports car hit the road. For the last 14 months, the engineers at Arrinera have been working diligently to improve on the car’s design. The result is the 2013 Arrinera Hussarya.

Specifications

Engine

Fitted with a V8 6.2 liter engine, it produces 650 HP and capable of a maximum torque of 605 lb-ft, , goes from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.2 seconds and with a top speed of 224 mph, the Arrinera Hussarya certainly packs the right amount of punch.

Design

The latest design has improved the supercar’s features, although the base dimensions of the car remain the same. The cockpit has been redesigned to give the driver and passenger more space and boasts of a new interior that befits a supercar.

Inspired by the movement of air across the car’s body, the design has been modified so that it merges modern supercar design with complete efficiency. Its strong muscular form emanates power, but the new design exudes a lightweight design. With strength, speed and a degree of lightness in the new design – the new Hussarya is prepared to impress.

The ground clearance level has been raised, wheel arches are highly accented and the doors have been redesigned so that they open in a more traditional manner. The car also comes with a number of special features including retractable spoilers.

Special Features

The prestige of Arrinera’s first supercar is highlighted by a unique color palette created by some of the leading manufacturers of automobile paint colors.

The Hussarya comes equipped with retractable spoilers that can be used as an air brake at higher speeds. At over 92 mph, the spoilers are deployed by the brake in order to decrease braking distance of the vehicle. The new spoilers are just one of the many advanced aerodynamic features of this supercar from Poland.

The 2012 Porsche 918 Spyder Martini Racing Design Prototype, is being followed keenly by many people, bearing in mind it is just in its early stages.

Powertrain

The 2012 Porsche 918 Spyder Martini, uses a 570 horsepower 4.7L V8 hybrid engine that combines with 2 electric motors at the front and rear axles to generate a total of 770 hp. The combination enables this supercar to sprint from standstill to 60 mph in less than 3.0 seconds, reaching a top speed of over 200 mph. The fuel economy of this vehicle is estimated at 3 liters in every 100 km, equaling to about 70 gram of carbon dioxide per kilometer.

Other performance related features include: a 6.8 kWh capacity Lithium-ion battery, electro-mechanical power steering and hybrid braking system with adaptive recuperation.

Specifications

Exterior

This supercar has an athletic look, with a monocoque body made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) material. This does not only reduce the overall weight of the car, but also leads to incredible precision and rigidity.

Interior

On the inside, you can expect to see an enormous center console with a large LCD touch screen monitor. Below the screen, there are control interfaces and dials. In addition you will find a red indicator that will show the gear in place, and easy to see gauges that help the driver.

Most of the interior is made from carbon fiber materials. The sporty seats come with the 918 Spyder logo stitched onto the headrest. Other notable interior features include aluminum paddles and tachometer that has a 9000 rpm redline.

Other key highlights of the 2012 Porsche 918 Spyder Martini Racing Design Prototype include: adaptive rear axle steering, variable aerodynamics, and top pipes exhaust system routing the pipes upwards.

All in all, the development of this supercar continues steadily, and with the tests trials at the Nurburgring track in Germany entering critical stage; many people are keenly waiting for this car to be released.