It had been a while since Bonham had last shown a new vehicle, and it took the shape of the most afordable and family focused model on the line up, compact premium SUV Orwell.
Therefore, for the 2018 Paris Motorshow, the company is poised to step up its image as a maker of premium, luxurious, desirable and sporty vehicles.
And to achieve just that, nothing better than a Sporty Compact SUV.
Introducing the Orwell Silverstone
The Orwell Silverstone is Bonham’s vision for the pinnacle in sporty, luxurious and practical family motoring, while catering to the city dweller, that needs a compact size, but doesn’t give up handling nor comfort.
The powertrain has been revised and breathed on from the standard models, while keeping the double clutch gearbox and AWD, now revised to send more power to the rear wheels. The engine modifications added an extra 63 hp, for a total of 325. All the suspension, tyres and brakes were revised to cope with the extra punch and performance. All while keeping the latest in interior quality and connectivity, virtue of the cars interactive display and digital dials, now with voice commands.
And the numbers tell the evolution, 0-60 in just 5.7s and a top speed of 162 mph.
The Bonham Orwell Silverstone will be on sale from February 2019, from prices starting at $ 45,200 (with 60% markup).
Under the hood is a 6.2L Twin Turbocharged V8 That put out 630HP and 764lb-ft at 3200RPM. All of that torque Is going through our rear biased AWD system And pushes this 4500 pound Vehicle to 60 in 3.2 Seconds. Most of everything has been blacked out to look more sporty. Although we still kept your safety in mind as well as comfort. Suspension is a little bit harder than Base Model as well as Premium. Quarter mile in 11.35 Seconds. Top speed is capable of 200MPH
As you see here, this uses Carbon big carbon ceramics, 16.1 inches in the front. and 15 in the rear. rims are Alloy. (P245/45/R20)F. P255/45/R20)R 60-0 in 118 Ft.
For a while ACA have teased fan with speculation on an all new mid engine performance orientated supercar with leaked images and performance statistics floating round social media. However, today at Paris, ACA have decided to reveal the all new ACA Apache GT
The absolute pinnacle of ACA engineering, the Apache GT features an aluminium semi spaceframe chassis with fully carbon fibre body panels. This reduces weight to a minimum while retaining structural rigidity for good safety.
Driving the rear wheels, is a 3.6L ACA’s most advanced engine, the BlueBoost V6 pushing 606hp and 665Nm of torque. Continuing on to the transmission, the Apache utilises an advanced 6 speed dual clutch transmission and electronic differential. With launch control, the new Apache GT can launch from 0-60 in 3 seconds
Production will start at the end of this year with prices starting at $205,150 (@ 190% markup) with applications to order the car opening by the end of this week.
Also on show is a GTE spec Apache.
Utilising the low weight chassis and a race tuned engine, the Apache GTE can drive harder and faster than its rivals. Detail regarding this race spec model are to be kept secret for now.
Based on Brent's mid-engined Flagship, the Vela 440C, 3HOUND makes a 800 gnarling horses while keeping it comfortable for the driver! ladies and gentlemen of Mondial, we announce the Vela Supersport 800TT
The requester specifically asked the car to strike the balance between performance, ride quality, and comfort. From the engine, 3HOUND tuned the 4.2L V8 flatplane (codenamed TELOS8-800T) by installing a turbocharger & adding exhaust cutout valves so it won't be a nuisance for the neighbors.
For the gearbox we replace the original one for higher power tolerance, while retaining the 7-Speed DCT RWD configuration. Electric LSD is also used from base car's Torsen LSD. We replaced the tires with semi-slicks and replacing the rims with carbon-fiber material with Enlarged carbon-ceramic 4-piston all wheel disc brakes. Downforce undertray, active wings, and cooling flaps are also used
We keep the original interior & entertainment, power steering & driving assists, and also safety features. Suspension is made stiffer for better ride quality when pushed to the max. Unfortunately, due to requests of pertinent person, we currently cannot disclose the costs & price.
Specs
Engine : Glazovich “Telos” FHV 4.2L Ti tuned by 3HOUND, V8 flatplane twin turbo, 800hp@8700RPM, 518ft/lb@7300RPM (98 RON required)
Drivetrain : Mid Longitudinal RWD 7-speed DCT with Electric LSD
Tires : 255/40ZR20F-325/30ZR20R Semi-Slicks
Brakes : 4 Piston 375F/305R Carbon Ceramic
Aerodynamics : Downforce Underpanel, Active Wing, and Cooling Flaps
Interior : Sport with Premium Infotainment
Assists : Variable Electric Power Steering and Stability + Launch Control
Suspension : Active Sport springs, Semi Active Dampers, and Passive Swaybars
Results
Top Speed : 355km/h
0-100km/h : 3.2s
80-120km/h : 1.2s
Quarter mile : 10.39s
Standing km : 18.18s
20m cornering : 1.32g
200m cornering : 1.33g
Roll angle : 4.1 degs
100-0km/h Braking : 28.9m
Frontal Area & CD : 0.853m2 & 0.372
Downforce : 27.9kg F/ 29.2kg R
Weight & Distribution : 1386.8kg & 39.6F/60.4R
MSRP : currently undisclosed
This is the brand-new TSR Natsukashi, TSR’s first mid-size sedan. It uses the same chassis as the TSR Ute-tility, but uses a new aluminium body to keep its weight low. It uses the same 3 litre V6 shared from the TSR Ute-tility again. Of course, since it is targeted for the premium market, all of them have premium-quality leather. It also uses the new body language designed in-house in the TSR design department.
This is a more comfortable version of the Smart. The engine is the same 3 litre turbocharged V6, but now producing 240HP. It now has AWD as standard. It can now do 36.9 mpg. The MSRP is $37806.
This is the most luxurious version of the Natsukashi. The engine produces the same amount as the Style. It can do 37.4 mpg because of the 4 seats instead of 5 seats like the other models. The MSRP is $40837.
This is the sportiest version for now. It is made to compete with the Kia Stinger GT. The engine now produces 376HP. It can go from 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds. It can do 1.16 g. The MSRP is $49458.
NR5 models will be confirmed, stay tuned…
Test drives are welcome. If you’re interested, PM us before Thursday, 4 October, 2018 and we’ll give you the keys to the trim level that you chose. Other than that, thank you!
Of course, the Orwell Silverstone is not all from Bonham.
When we say sporty, premium and desirable, we mean it.
Which is why the company comissioned a brand-new Concept Car.
Meet the Bonham Vision 2020
Following on from the Bonham Vision GT shown last year at Goodwood, and that ended up inflencing the Fleming released in Tokyo, is Bonham’s vision for performance for the next decade.
However, instead of it being another connect, electric, shared and autonomous car, this time Bonham has opted to display what will be the pinnacle of ICE, before electricity takes over.
The engine, therefore, is a twin-turbo charged 6.0 V12 unit, with just over 1000 hp. Enough to take this AWD car from 0-60 in under 3 seconds and onto a top speed of over 200 mph.
This is a one-off car, but much like the Vision GT influenced the Fleming, design elements of this vehicle might be seen in future Bonhams.
The most-emblematic model from the brand receives an update, and it comes many new features, to continue to meet the expectations of the most demanding customers.
The most notorious in this update is its new exterior design. Preserves the master lines of the previous version, but doors, tailgate, fins, bonnet and bumpers are new, as well as the optical groups, providing a more modern line, as well as sophisticated.
In the technological section, it includes assistants such as autonomous level 4 driving, front glass with augmented reality (it is able to show, for example, a line to indicate the safety distance, speed … Fully customizable). Digital matrix laser lights are also available (can show on the road things such as safety distance, for example), as well as taillights composed of LCD screens, also capable of projecting information to the ground, such as an imminent collision warning , and thus alert the cars behind.
The hydro-pneumatic suspension has also been improved, both in reliability and adjustments, being even softer.
The interior has also been completely changed, with more modern lines and better materials, as well as new personalization options: exotic materials for moldings are included, such as Carrara marble, Dioptase, ceramics, Amatanto wood, as well as new types of upholstery, such as wool or silk.
Another great change are the engines, which become all turbocharged with SCHI technology, available in 5.8 V12 with 570hp (only available with AWD), as well as a 5.1 V8 with 487hp. They are so efficient, that despite weighing the car more than 2350kg, they get really low consumption figures (8.9L / 100km in the case of the V12), as well as some really low emissions, and all this, with a delivery of torque and high power from low turns, together with a great softness, and it complies with the strict Euro 6d-temp regulation, without the need for a particle filter, thanks to the water injection, and the studied design of the injectors and combustion chamber.
The previous 8-speed automatic gearbox has been replaced by a 9-speed gearbox, developed by Montes, together with Aisin, which improves both the gearshift times (now it is done in 0.20s), greater smoothness, greater response, and of course, greater efficiency.
Prices start from $146,987 for the V8 version, equipped with rear-wheel drive, and $172,285 for the V12 version. There is no planned MRP version, but soon, a 4.0T inline 6 hybrid version is planned, as well a V16.
Erin have revealed two new version of the Berlose at this year’s Paris motorshow, continuing to evolve their world-famous full-size saloon by with variants that offer two completely new and unique ownership experiences.
The Berlose Coupe is stunningly graceful vision of entry-level luxury motoring, with elegant styling, a wealth of options and superb performance.
The Berlose 400X-Turbo is the most powerful version of the car ever made, introducing a loud, brutish, barely tamed member to the X Tune family.
Since 1912, Merciel have been the face of the French automotive industry, with models such as the 1949 Modele 49, 1968 Merciel 112 and the 1975 Mericel 312. To celebrate three special models from our current lineup, the Verona, Pixi and Corsaire.
Verona JR3 "Mirage"
An unapologetically fast version of the Verona JR3 Sedan. Featuring a 557hp 3.5L i6 turbocharged engine lifted from the Corsaire.
Pixi GTi "Mercure"
A tuned up version of the Pixi GTi, featuring a 1.4L i3 turbo pushing out 238hp while revving to 9,300 RPM.
Corsaire "Rafale"
The embodiment of Merciel’s motto “Automobiles Perfectionnées”. The Corsaire Rafale has been tuned to handle like no other car before with a 557hp 3.5L i6.
Find more information about them on the Merciel thread later.
Based on the twin turbo V6 version of the Katana Turbo, making 314hp and weighing in at 1069KG, making full use of the 3.4kg/hp power to weight ratio limit of R-GT. Also featuring adjustable suspension and final drive ratio.
IMP has yet again modified their Opera sedan, now going into its 4th year of production, time for the first major facelift.
Engines: Hardly changed, 3.3 to 7.0L, six or eight cylinders, petrol and diesel, 245-820hp, all available with a manual transmission and cloth seats with three exceptions. Two of them: the Opera Velocitas, which was presented at Paris in 2016 and is already revised for the second time. Whereas the original 2016-2018 model featured a 6.4L Twin-Turbo V8 with 820hp, the more sporting 2018 model used a 5.8L with similar performance and a simpler, less tech heavy suspension setup. Due to unsatisfying sales and the ever increasing need for increased economy the high-strung 5.8L has been confined to the history books, replaced by a stroked 7.0L V8, with smaller turbochargers and less boost. Power remains at 820, while torque is up to 1340Nm. The 8-speed transmission has been upgraded due to accounts of premature failures related to the high torque. The modifications combined improve real world performance while also improving fuel economy to an impressive 9,7L/100km.
Also in the name of efficiency IMP has launched yet another high performance Diesel, a 40 Valve, Twin-Turbo Straight 8 unit displacing 5.5L and producing 500hp and 1050Nm. This engine makes the car capable of 200mph while consuming 6,9L/100km. In our newfound strive to reduce complexity the D50 is devoid of many features some consider to be essential for a modern luxury car, although those can still be ordered as options. It also heralds a new direction for our naming system, now only displaying fuel type (B/D) and hp divided by ten (50)
By the 2020 model year, the Zenshi Kamata will be no more.
The Kamata originated as the RWD counterpart to the FWD Nimessa Tri 3-Door hatchback. After racers and drifters drove the car and found it’s true potential, the car came to be Japan’s one and true modern-day RWD sports hatch over the coming years.
The final generation of the Kamata, which started in 2017, while lacking the already defunct Kamata GTR variant with AWD and a turbocharged I6 motor, still possesses great potential in drivability and performance overall.
To celebrate the coming farewell of the model, ZMD stepped in to be to one in charge of developing a special model: the ZMD Limited.
Sharing similar designwork with the new Kuma, the Kamata ZMD Limited was also given a more aggressive front and rear to give off the usual sporty demeanor that Zenshi is known to have.
Thin LEDs adorn the taillights and help give off a language on the rear that other people on the road would know what exactly is being driven here. 18-inch wheels from WEDSSPORT are equipped, and are lined with high-grade Yokohama ADVAN tires. Project-Mu ventilated disc brakes are used on both the front and the rear to enhance braking prowess.
Being a limited model, the ZMD Limited is planned to be released within a limit of 2400 units, meaning which, there will be 300 cars of each colour available, which is 8.
Powering the car is an extensively tuned variant of the QS25-GDAII engine, courtesy of ZMD themselves. It pumps out a hearty 288 HP, making this engine the most powerful naturally aspirated production Inline-4 out in the market right now. All models will be mated to a short-throw 6-Speed Manual transmission.
On the inside, the car is equipped with the Zenshi-Fujitsu infotainment system, AIGCS, and original ZMD front sport bucket seats, with black cloth and ramune blue striping.
Things must come to an end someday, but memories can stay forever.
