Drivetrain: 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged V12; awd, six-speed automatic
Output: 552 hp @ 6100 rpm, 479 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
Curb weight: 5456 lb
Fuel Economy (EPA): 13 mpg
Options: 19-inch, five-spoke alloy wheels—bright machined finish ($1,540); satellite radio ($1,140); contrast stitching to seats' fascia and door panels ($990); upgraded veneer—dark stained burr walnut ($890); lumbar massage to both front seats ($540); two-tone-hide-trimmed multifunction steering wheel ($490); deep-pile carpet mats with hide trimming to front and rear ($440); Mulliner alloy fuel-filler cap ($290); valet parking key ($290)
OUR TAKE: Put the top down (one button, no latching or unlatching anything) and listen to the W12 idle, a beautiful muted rumble. Step on the gas, and acceleration from a stop is brisk, but out on the highway, say from 60 to 80 mph, oh baby, that's where you appreciate the twin turbos. And yet it is all so subdued and quiet it's like you're not even really accelerating, just being whisked along, faster and faster, by some unknown force. The ride is near perfect, firm but not too hard. The car stuck like the proverbial glue on every off-ramp, thanks in large part to its all-wheel drive.
Even though the chassis is stiffened (stronger sills, crossmembers on front and rear suspension, beefed-up A-pillars), there is still a little chassis flex, but nothing too serious. The ride is nice and quiet with the top up, and, of course, the interior's leather and wood is gorgeous and superbly assembled.
We are somewhat amused, however, that a $196,000 car can actually have $5,000 worth of options added to it, and things like satellite radio and cut-pile carpeting with aluminum trim wouldn't be part of the standard package.
Via Autoweek
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