For all of us at Ghost Motorsports, the name Bentley conjures up images of privilege, class and performance. When we had a chance to check out the new Continental Flying Spur (CFS), Bentley’s new full-size luxury sedan, we found no shortage of quality.

Think of a Bentley Continental GT with the addition of two more doors and a slight makeover to keep this auto inline with the stylings of 2012. With a W-12 twin-turbocharged engine to motor you to your destination and “Series 51” highlights, customers will find they have an auto in front of them begging to be taken home.

While Bentley has stuck with it’s single engine offering, it’s more than enough to smoke most cars on the street. We’re talking a twin-turbocharged 6.0 liter W-12 engine (552 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque) which accelerates the CFS from 0-60 within 5 seconds, maxing out at 194 mph.

Not fast enough? The CFS Speed has an upgraded engine to propel you from 0-60 in a mere 4.5 seconds with a top speed of 200 mph. Don’t thank us, you can thank the 6.0 liter W-12 engine belting out 600 horsepower and 554 pound-feet of torque.

Would it be a Bentley without a distinctive look matched to the owner? Of course not! Customers will be able to choose from 14 different Series 51 designs including special badges, alloy wheels and a variety of paint finishes. After all, you’re not so much buying a car as you are an extension of yourself.

The overall style, performance and craftsmanship which has gone into the Bentley CFS keeps it on par with it’s rivals while ensuring you’re smiling in comfort whenever you’re behind the wheel.

Whereas Porsche fans may have once scoffed at the idea of the Cayenne SUV, this dark horse vehicle has taken the top sales slot in the respected automakers line of vehicles.

The Porsche Cayenne, currently within its second generation of production, wasn’t exactly met with fanfare over ten years ago when it was released. But the unlikely speed and handling capabilities have made it a consumer darling. Porsche announced in January 2012 within a year of sales, it has rolled out 100,000 second-gen Cayennes.

The Cayenne was redesigned top-to-bottom in 2011 limiting the updates to look forward to in 2012, but Porsche has provided enough options to keep fans of the respected SUV happy.

Drivers with the environment on their minds will want to look at the Cayenne S Hybrid. The hybrid vehicle marries a 333-horsepower 3.6-liter V-6 to a lithium-ion battery powered 47 horsepower electric motor. Mash from 0-60 mph in 6.1 seconds while reveling in the respectable 20/24 city/highway mpg (a Cayenne Diesel is also in the works for 2013 which promises even greater economy than the hybrid!).

If you have a need for speed, we’re going to point you in the direction of the Cayenne Turbo. With a top speed of 172 mph, the Turbo will launch you from 0-60 in under 6 seconds. If you can meet the price tag of just a bit over $100K, you’ll feel where your money went the moment you hit the gas pedal.

Four different power trains are available. Choose from a starter 300-horsepower 3.6 liter V-6 or take it to the limit with a 500-horsepower twin-turbo-charged 4.8-liter V-8 beast. Hey, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out which engine we’d go with!

Far from a bulky beast, the 2012 Porsche Cayenne is an agile creation thanks to the standard all wheel drive, low mass centering and a lighter body structure. The result is exceptional handling and road-grip making any Cayenne model a great SUV choice for families and serious Porsche enthusiasts alike.

We thought you might want to know the 2012 North American Truck of the Year is none other than the 2012 Range Rover Evoque!

The announcement came on January 9th at the North American Auto Show hosted in Detroit, MI. Beating out the BMX X3 and the Honda CR-V, the Evoque came out on top based on a range of categories including innovation, dollar value, safety, handling and overall driver satisfaction.

Andy Goss, president of Jaguar Land Rover North America was pleased by the award, stating: “This recognition is in keeping with the overwhelmingly positive global response from consumers who are selecting the vehicle for its ideal combination of luxury and capability, within a sustainable package.”

This award is no “gimme” either. The Evoque was subject to review by 50 automotive journalists hailing from the US and Canada. These jurors evaluated the Evosue along with other ten trucks, rated them in various categories on a point system and then submitted their ballots to Deloitte and Touche in Detroit. From there, 3 finalists were selected and voted on to determine which contender would be the North American Truck of the Year.

When the dust settled, the Evoque stood alone thanks to being possibly the lightest and most fuel-efficient offering from Range Rover yet. Despite the compact nature of the vehicle, designers and engineers didn’t surrender any of the luxury, performance or multi-terrain capability Range Rover drivers (and of course Ghost Motorsports) have come to expect.

We’ve got our eyes on the new 4-door AUDI S4 which promises to the bridge the gap between comfort and performance.

First, let’s talk performance. The S4 has a supercharged 3.0 liter V-6 engine with 333 horsepower. While not on par with Audi’s edgier RS models, the S4 still can whip to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds, up to a limited 155-mph top speed. Right there it’s on an even keel with it’s BMW and Mercedes counterparts.

A Quattro all-wheel drive system comes standard with the S4 and owners can opt between a standard six-speed manual transmission or a seven-speed dual clutch.
While both are sound choices, the dual clutch does offer some advantages including smoother gear swapping and enhanced fuel efficiency (Up to 18/28 mpg city/freeway.)

While the performance is impressive, we know the S4 is, at its heart, a genuine luxury vehicle. Amenities include the Audi MMI controller (Operating audio, climate and navigation functions), enhanced steering wheel, standard leather interior, connectivity for your Bluetooth devices, music ports for your favorite audio player, xenon headlamps, keyless entry and more.
Audi is also making a number of other options available to S4 owners including navigation, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot warning system and a 505-watt Bang & Olufsen audio system.

Style paired with a sound performance and drive system makes the S4 an Audi offering we can’t wait to take for a spin. Stop by Ghost Motorsports, you’re welcome to join us!

Recent rumors on the online forum site Teamspeed are hinting Italian powerhouse Lamborghini will be revealing two new additions to their “supercar” family in March at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.

With a present model line-up occupied only by the Gallardo and Aventador LP700-4, speculation is high as to what Lamborghini will be laying out for enthusiasts.

One possibility is the Geneva debut of the Aventador Roadster, an open-top version of the companies flagship model featuring a retractable, carbon fiber roof. Inside sources have confirmed the model as “ready to go” based on press photos.

There’s a chance attendees might be seeing a production version of the Sesto Elemnto Concept car? While the Sesto was given the go ahead for production last year, no confirmed sighting have been forthcoming making Geneva a likely place for it’s big debut.

Perhaps the most exciting possibility is Lamborghini unveiling an all-new model bringing the present brand line to three distinct models. While rumors have been circulating about a new addition for a while, it won’t be until March when we all find out whether it’s truth in speculation or just a lot of wishful thinking.

Ghost Motorsports will be following the newswire closely as this one develops, so keep checking back with us!

In 2012, unlike anytime before, forced induction is the name of the game. BMW, Mercedes and a variety of other European and exotic car manufacturers have decided to ditch naturally aspirated engines in favor of boost-craving monsters.

Mercedes recently rolled out a new turbo motor that’s being used in AMG models, including the E63 and CLS63, which has performance-craving enthusiasts drooling. BMW has taken the turbo craze one step further by offering boosted engines in a variety of models, including the 335i, 550i, 750i and many others.

In the past if you wanted big power you had to do a considerable amount of work, but now things are much easier. In 2012, the best performance upgrades for BMW and Mercedes-Benz vehicles will be software tuning, exhaust and intake modifications. Simply tuning a turbocharged car will produce excellent results.

We’re excited to see how things progress and we’re particularly interested in getting our hands on a 2013 BMW M5. We have purchased a 2012 Mercedes CLS63 as a project car, which will be arriving soon. Updates on the CLS63 project will be posted regularly, so stay tuned!