Supercars & Imports : Chennai

suhaas307 · 29th January 2012, 02:56

I'd asked this question earlier in some other thread, but didn't get a response.

What in the World is that silver colour called? It doesn't look like a normal silver to me! Why I say it's not normal is because I've seen a XJ in silver before and it didn't look great. Almost boring! But this looks stunning! So tasty! I'd seen a XF-S in Bangalore with that same colour and trust me, it's THE BEST colour on a Jag! I'm absolutely in love with it.

anekho · 29th January 2012, 03:21

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Originally Posted by suhaas307

I'd asked this question earlier in some other thread, but didn't get a response.

What in the World is that silver colour called? It doesn't look like a normal silver to me! Why I say it's not normal is because I've seen a XJ in silver before and it didn't look great. Almost boring! But this looks stunning! So tasty! I'd seen a XF-S in Bangalore with that same colour and trust me, it's THE BEST colour on a Jag! I'm absolutely in love with it.

AFAIK that colour goes by the name 'Vapour Grey'. Looks brilliant!

Unknownsatan · 29th January 2012, 14:22

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Originally Posted by suhaas307

I'd asked this question earlier in some other thread, but didn't get a response.

What in the World is that silver colour called? It doesn't look like a normal silver to me! Why I say it's not normal is because I've seen a XJ in silver before and it didn't look great. Almost boring! But this looks stunning! So tasty! I'd seen a XF-S in Bangalore with that same colour and trust me, it's THE BEST colour on a Jag! I'm absolutely in love with it.

There is an XJ as well in Bangalore with the same color. Looks absolutely stunning IMO.

the best color for XF and XJ.
Think //M has posted a pic of it in Bangy thread.

anekho · 29th January 2012, 14:36

Continuing with the XJ theme!

Courtesy 'nickatnite' on 'pakwheels'.

Sivasankar · 29th January 2012, 22:21

If any supercar (sports car / luxury car) owners are reading this (or if any one knows such owners, ask them to) do use Shell fuel for their automobiles.

I find Shell fuel both the regular unleaded and the premium variant better in keeping engine vibrations down and delivering more economy rather than the fuels supplied by our OMCs

anekho · 29th January 2012, 23:17

Audi A8, in a rarer shade. Nice to see owners opt out of the traditional white!

Courtesy 'nickatnite' on 'pakwheels'.

shamik.bose · 29th January 2012, 23:27

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Originally Posted by anekho

Audi A8, in a rarer shade. Nice to see owners opt out of the traditional white!

Courtesy 'nickatnite' on 'pakwheels'.

Is that a W12? The wheels look very similar to the ones offered as standard on that model. Nice shade of paint, btw

SuperSlick · 30th January 2012, 11:00

Spotted a Silver Hummer on Mogappair Main road (heading towards Ambattur) around 9:20 A.M. today. Couldn't get a picture as I was on my bike on the opposite side. It had 'Abhi' written in larger font in red on the front number plate though.

anekho · 30th January 2012, 13:43

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Originally Posted by shamik.bose

Is that a W12? The wheels look very similar to the ones offered as standard on that model. Nice shade of paint, btw

Hmm, I think you might be right! Not very clear, but the badge on the second photo does seem like a 'W'.

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This one's for Thad; Bentley Continental GT

Courtesy 'nickatnite' on 'pakwheels'.

suhaas307 · 30th January 2012, 13:56

Is it just me, or does it look like Bentley has given the new Continental GT some extra ground-clearance?

ShortShifter · 30th January 2012, 14:04

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Originally Posted by shamik.bose

Is that a W12? The wheels look very similar to the ones offered as standard on that model. Nice shade of paint, btw

That definetly is the W12 going by the exhausts and the Rims.

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Originally Posted by suhaas307

Is it just me, or does it look like Bentley has given the new Continental GT some extra ground-clearance?

I second that suhaas, looks like it has been given some extra ground-clearance than the previous generation GT's, and in this picture the B's adjustable air suspension settings looks like it was set to max height !

Off topic: You could control the height of the suspension using a button on the dash or the touch screen interface.

Picture's Source: http://www.cars.com/bentley/continen...s/?revid=57268

Thad E Ginathom · 30th January 2012, 14:53

Wow! Does anybody remember the old Citroens that had everything hydaulic: you could raise or lower the car by adjusting a lever.

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Originally Posted by anekho

This one's for Thad; Bentley Continental GT

Appreciated. It's beautiful!

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Originally Posted by suhaas307

Is it just me, or does it look like Bentley has given the new Continental GT some extra ground-clearance?

Certainly looks like my worries in a previous post have been taken care of.

It's still excluded from my car-buying list, though. Guess why!

ssh1979 · 30th January 2012, 15:18

Whatever Indian-road-specific features and gizmos are on offer, these brands of beauties are definitely OFF my purchase list

On another note don't you think these ultra-luxury and ultra-performance brands could increase their margins or offer better price by NOT OFFERING some functionality, for e.g., SEAT WARMERs?

Yeah I know what the answer is. If they did, they wouldn't be BENTLEY (for e.g.)

That Bentley's color is amazing.

suhaas307 · 30th January 2012, 15:22

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Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

Certainly looks like my worries in a previous post have been taken care of.

It's still excluded from my car-buying list, though. Guess why!

Let me guess, your cheque-book wouldn't approve?

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Originally Posted by ssh1979

Whatever Indian-road-specific features and gizmos are on offer, these brands of beauties are definitely OFF my purchase list

On another note don't you think these ultra-luxury and ultra-performance brands could increase their margins or offer better price by NOT OFFERING some functionality, for e.g., SEAT WARMERs?

Yeah I know what the answer is. If they did, they wouldn't be BENTLEY (for e.g.)

That Bentley's color is amazing.

I agree with you to some extent. But like you said, it wouldn't be a Bentley without these features. And someone willing to spend 2-3 crores on a car will want EVERYTHING. Whether they'd use the features or not. *winks*

Thad E Ginathom · 30th January 2012, 20:52

My cheque book couldn't even dream about it. Even my house doesn't come anywhere near a fraction of it. A new Polo will have to do

ssh1979: I have dreamed around the Bentley site a while back, and they really are highly customizable. Don't let the heated seats be a deal breaker for you: they will probably leave them out if you ask!

Of course ...they might charge extra for that!

29th January 2012, 02:56	#4951
suhaas307 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 8,830 Thanked: 12,255 Times	re: Supercars & Imports : Chennai I'd asked this question earlier in some other thread, but didn't get a response. What in the World is that silver colour called? It doesn't look like a normal silver to me! Why I say it's not normal is because I've seen a XJ in silver before and it didn't look great. Almost boring! But this looks stunning! So tasty! I'd seen a XF-S in Bangalore with that same colour and trust me, it's THE BEST colour on a Jag! I'm absolutely in love with it.
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29th January 2012, 14:36	#4954
anekho Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: . Posts: 1,995 Thanked: 684 Times	re: Supercars & Imports : Chennai Continuing with the XJ theme! Courtesy 'nickatnite' on 'pakwheels'. Attached Thumbnails
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Sivasankar BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 915 Thanked: 301 Times	re: Supercars & Imports : Chennai If any supercar (sports car / luxury car) owners are reading this (or if any one knows such owners, ask them to) do use Shell fuel for their automobiles. I find Shell fuel both the regular unleaded and the premium variant better in keeping engine vibrations down and delivering more economy rather than the fuels supplied by our OMCs Last edited by Sivasankar : 29th January 2012 at 22:26.
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anekho Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: . Posts: 1,995 Thanked: 684 Times	re: Supercars & Imports : Chennai Audi A8, in a rarer shade. Nice to see owners opt out of the traditional white! Courtesy 'nickatnite' on 'pakwheels'. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by anekho : 29th January 2012 at 23:24.
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30th January 2012, 11:00	#4958
SuperSlick BHPian Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chennai Posts: 200 Thanked: 95 Times	re: Supercars & Imports : Chennai Spotted a Silver Hummer on Mogappair Main road (heading towards Ambattur) around 9:20 A.M. today. Couldn't get a picture as I was on my bike on the opposite side. It had 'Abhi' written in larger font in red on the front number plate though.
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suhaas307 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 8,830 Thanked: 12,255 Times	re: Supercars & Imports : Chennai Is it just me, or does it look like Bentley has given the new Continental GT some extra ground-clearance?
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30th January 2012, 15:18	#4963
ssh1979 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chennai Posts: 395 Thanked: 109 Times View My Garage	re: Supercars & Imports : Chennai Whatever Indian-road-specific features and gizmos are on offer, these brands of beauties are definitely OFF my purchase list On another note don't you think these ultra-luxury and ultra-performance brands could increase their margins or offer better price by NOT OFFERING some functionality, for e.g., SEAT WARMERs? Yeah I know what the answer is. If they did, they wouldn't be BENTLEY (for e.g.) That Bentley's color is amazing.
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30th January 2012, 20:52	#4965
Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 11,005 Thanked: 26,447 Times	re: Supercars & Imports : Chennai My cheque book couldn't even dream about it. Even my house doesn't come anywhere near a fraction of it. A new Polo will have to do ssh1979: I have dreamed around the Bentley site a while back, and they really are highly customizable. Don't let the heated seats be a deal breaker for you: they will probably leave them out if you ask! Of course ...they might charge extra for that!
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