Actor Ranbir Kapoor brings home the Bentley Continental GT worth over ₹6 crore

Actor Ranbir Kapoor brings home the Bentley Continental GT worth over ₹6 crore

This is Kapoor’s second uber-luxury ride in less than a year after he bought the new-generation Range Rover in August last year. The actor has a penchant for British wheels as his garage seems to suggest. While the Range Rover is his daily driver, the Bentley makes for a special car with its opulence and roaring V8 and W12 engines.

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Kapor’s Bentley Continental GT is finished in a fantastic shade of Blue Sapphire. It’s unclear at the moment whether the actor opted for customisation options, which would likely be the case. The Bentley CGT has an extensive options pack and the more boxes you tick, the heavier it gets in the pocket. The two-door offering looks timeless with its twin headlamp design that has evolved over the years, while the rear gets the jewel-themed LED taillights.

The cabin is a mix of old-world charm and new-age technology. The marquee British automaker has retained its luxury quotient with the use of leather upholstery and veneers surrounding the cabin, while the car also comes with electrically adjustable seats, and a 16-channel, 1,550-watt Bang & Olufsen surround sound system. The car also gets the optional Bentley Rotating Display that allows you to customise the instrument console, while there’s a touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay. USB-C charging points, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and remote access via the app. The Continental GT also gets Adaptive Cruise Control, lane detection, autonomous parking, night vision camera, park assist and more.

Power on the Grand Tourer comes from the 4.0-litre V8 engine that develops 542 bhp and 770 Nm of peak torque. The model can sprint from 0-100 kmph in 4 seconds with a top speed of 318 kmph. Being a tourer, the Bentley CGT has been designed for long hours of high-speed driving and aims to keep its occupants comfortable.

The Bentley Continental GT brings back a proper exotic to Ranbir’s garage after ages. The actor previously owned the Audi R8 in the initial years of his career. The red Audi performance car was famously gifted to him by his father, the late Rishi Kapoor. He went on to own the Mercedes-Benz G63 in a pristine white shade later. The actor then moved to using the Range Rover for most of this decade.

On the work front, Kapoor is expected to play Lord Ram in the upcoming Ramayan trilogy directed by Nitesh Tiwari of Dangal fame. He will also be seen in Love and War directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and co-starring wife Alia Bhat, along with Vicky Kaushal. There’s also Animal Park, a sequel to Animal in the works, as well as the next two instalments of Brahmastra.

First Published Date: 03 Apr 2024, 20:47 PM IST


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Actor Dulquer Salmaan brings home the firecracker Ferrari 296 GTB this Diwali

Actor Dulquer Salmaan brings home the firecracker Ferrari 296 GTB this Diwali

Popular actor and certified petrolhead, Dulquer Salmaan has one of the most envious celebrity garages. Dubbed the ‘369 Garage’ on the internet, the Salmaan and his father, veteran actor Mammootty, co-own some of the most exotic and classy wheels in the country. Now, adding another exotic to this famous garage, Dulquer Salmaan recently took delivery of his first Ferrari, the 296 GTB, bringing the prancing horse home this Diwali.

By: HT Auto Desk
| Updated on: 14 Nov 2023, 19:00 PM

The Ferrari 296 GTB is the first Ferrari in Dulquer Salmaan’s garage, which otherwise is a collection of some of the most exotic cars in India (Instagram/Automobiliardent & Dulquer Salmaan)

Dulquer Salmaan’s Ferrari 296 GTB is finished in a deep red shade called Rosso Rubino Metallizzato, which gives the hybrid supercar a richer look, different yet well within Ferrari’s preferred colours. The 296 GTB’s interior has also been customised and finished in Cuoio tan leather upholstery along with Bordeaux inserts that complement the exterior paint rather well.

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The new Ferrari 296 GTB pays homage to the iconic Ferrari Dino sports car that was introduced in the 1960s. In fact, the Gran Turismo Berlinetta (GTB) establishes it as the latest addition to Ferrari’s long line of sports cars dating back to the 1950s. However, what makes the 296 GTB special is its new powertrain with the Italian marquee taking the hybrid route with this supercar.

The Ferrari 296 GTB draws power from the 2,996 cc (ergo 260 moniker) twin-turbo V6 engine that’s paired with an electric motor. The petrol hybrid engine is tuned to produce a combined output of 807 bhp and 741 Nm. The power figures are enough to get the supercar from 0-100 kmph in 2.9 seconds with a top speed of 330 kmph. The 296 GTB can run on electric power alone with a 7.45 kWh underfloor battery that has a range of 42 km and at speeds up to 135 kmph.

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The 296 GTB comes with four driving modes via an ‘eManettino’ switch on the steering wheel – eDrive, Hybrid, Performance and Qualify. Each mode offers different levels of involvement from the electric motor and regenerative braking. Dulquer’s newest Ferrari is on sale in India with a base price of 5.40 crore (ex-showroom) before the options and taxes kick in.

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Interestingly, the 296 GTB is not the only car that Dulquer Salmaan acquired recently. The actor also took delivery of his new BMW 7 Series a few days ago. Apart from the 296 GTB and 7 Series, the actor and producer’s garage also comprises the Porsche Panamera, E92 BMW M3, Porsche 911 GT3, Nissan 370Z, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, BMW E46 M3, Mercedes-AMG G63, Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600, Land Rover Defender 110, MINI Cooper S, Volkswagen Polo GTI, and many more. Mammootty also brought home the Mercedes-AMG A45 S performance hatchback earlier this year.

First Published Date: 14 Nov 2023, 19:00 PM IST


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Actor Anil Kapoor brings Diwali in style with his new Mercedes Maybach S580

Actor Anil Kapoor brings Diwali in style with his new Mercedes Maybach S580

The Mercedes-Maybach cars have been a popular choice in the Indian entertainment industry for many. And the latest actor to join the bandwagon is Anil Kapoor who has brought home the Mercedes Maybach S580 right in time for Diwali. Mercedes-Benz India’s flagship sedan was recently delivered to the star at his residence in Mumbai, images of which have made their way online. The Mercedes Maybach S580 is one of the most opulent sedans and is priced at 2.70 crore (ex-showroom, India).

By: HT Auto Desk
| Updated on: 09 Nov 2023, 23:41 PM

Actor Anil Kapoor with his new Mercedes Maybach S580 in the emerald green shade

Anil Kapoor’s new Mercedes Maybach S580 is finished in the emerald green shade. The sedan draws power from a 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbocharged engine with the 48-volt mild-hybrid system tuned to produce 496 bhp and 700 Nm of peak torque. Power goes to all four wheels via the 9-speed automatic transmission with the 4MATIC All-Wheel Drive as standard. The luxury saloon can sprint from 0-100 kmph in 4.8 seconds with an electronically restricted top speed of 250 kmph.

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The cabin on the S580 has been optimised for utmost comfort with plenty of tech thrown in. The model arrives only in the long wheelbase guise and has a multi-contour massage for every seat, heated armrests, door panels, seat ventilation, and even a calf massager for the rear seat footrest. The model runs the latest MBUX infotainment system with a 12.8-inch screen at the front and centre and a 12.3-inch digital instrument console. There are two 11.6-inch rear-seat entertainment screens as well, along with the 1,750-watt Burmester sound system.

The Mercedes-Maybach S580 also comes with Level 2 Autonomous Driving with Evasive Steering Assist and Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function. The car gets 13 airbags including two belt-bags and rear airbags, as well as optional rear-axle steering and the Airmatic air suspension for a comfy ride.

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The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class is quite popular with actors like Shahid Kapoor, Kangana Ranaut, Kiara Advani and many more owning the same. This is an upgrade for Anil Kapoor as well, who previously owned the last generation Mercedes-Maybach S-Class. Apart from the S580, the actor also owns a Toyota Vellfire MPV and Mercedes-Benz GLS. The actor has also owned the Volvo XC90, BMW 5 Series, Range Rover Sport, and even a Tata Safari over the years

On the work front, the 66-year-old actor will be seen in the movie ‘Animal’ set to release in a few weeks. He will also star in the aerial action flick ‘Fighter’ scheduled for release in early 2024. The Slumdog Millionaire actor was last in the web series ‘The Night Manager’ released earlier this year.

First Published Date: 09 Nov 2023, 23:41 PM IST


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