6.Bently Continental GT
If you like to splurge in 2011, then this new Continental GT will make perfect sense for you. The new GT is actually the old GT with only a few tweaks here and there. The powerhouse that propels this 2.3-tonne monster is the same 6.0-litre W12 motor that faithfully serves the current car. The power output has gone up a little compared to the current car with the peak power output now standing at 575 PS and peak torque at 700 Nm. The price of the new GT might go up a little. No official news from the manufacturer about when the new GT will hit the dealerships in India. We expect it to be here by the end of 2011.
7.Force Motors SUV
Force Motors, the wholly Indian manufacturer known primarily for their rugged utilitarian people carriers, are now preparing to tread into unfamiliar territory with the introduction of their very own sport utility vehicle (SUV). Test mules of this upcoming SUV have been spotted doing rounds in and around the factory’s headquarters in Pune and the vehicle appears to be of an enormous size, as befitting its competitors, including the Safari, the Scorpio and the Toyota Innova.
8.BMW 6 Series Coupé
The 2011 6 Series Coupé is a perfect example of how the Bangle legacy has been carried forward with finesse, intricacy and a strong German character. The exterior and interior design of the new car is completely different from the current car. The 2011 6 Series now has a bolder exterior with curvier lines, a sharper silhouette and fresh headlamps. However, the tail-lamps still borrow ideas from previous generations. The interior has been revamped in order to keep up with the contemporary competition. It features new two-tone leather upholstery in shades like grey and beige in balanced proportions. BMW will also offer the Bang and Olufsen sound system with 16 speakers as an option. To set all this luxury and technology in motion BMW will offer an array of motors on the new 6 Series Coupé. A 4.4-litre, twin turbo V8 petrol will do duty in the 650i and the company might also throw in a 3.0-litre twin turbo straight six diesel motor along with the petrol. BMW will bring in the new 6 Series Coupé by the end of 2011 and we expect the prices to stay similar to the current car (Rs 96-106 lakh).
9.BMW 6 Series Convertible
BMW will bring in the new 6 Series along with a convertible option that will feature the same tech and design as the 6 Series coupé itself. It will be powered by a 4.4-litre V8 that will develop about 405 PS. The convertible will have a soft top, strengthened A-pillars and pop-up roll over protection in case the car flips over. Apart from these the car will be very similar to the coupé. In the Indian market it will compete with the Mercedes E Cabriolet.
10.BMW X3
Apparently the baby SUV of BMW in the Indian market, the X3 will also be seen in a new avatar in 2011 as the company brings it in by the second quarter of 2011. The expected engine options will include a straight six petrol engine with a capacity of 3.0 litres and a 2.0-litre diesel motor. BMW offer the X3 with a 2.0-litre diesel and a 2.5-litre petrol. However, the 3.0-litre straight six petrol will replace the 2.5-litre unit. BMW designers have changed the styling of the new X3, but the silhouette of the SUV still remains in line with the current X3. The front end has been redone with new fog lamp inserts, rectangular headlamps and revised bumpers. The price might go up a little and we expect it to be in the Rs 50-55 lakh range.
