Car Week Reveals
Monterey Car Week is the premier North American car event as we have pointed out repeatedly and the world’s automakers certainly see it that way as Car Week often serves as the North American reveal of new models or special editions. This year will be no different as several special reveals will occur as well as celebrations of certain automotive milestones. We suspect that this list may grow in the coming days as more information starts to come out related to Car Week events.
Lamborghini
One of the featured classes of the Pebble Beach Concours will be a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Lamborhini Countach. Yes, hard to believe that the Countach was unveiled 50 years ago. Adding further celebration to this milestone Lamborghini will unveil a new hybrid Countach, the Countach LPI 800-4.
Aston Martin:
Aston Martin will be returning to Monterey Car Week to celebrate its 70th anniversary since the brand entered the American market. Aston Martin will host an event at the Pebble Beach. The Aston Martin Club 1913 located on the 18th Fairway of the Pebble Beach Gold Course will be open for guest to view a display that celebrates the return of Aston Martin to F1 and will celebrate its connection with the James Bond franchise. Aston Martin will also unveil the Aston Martin Valkyrie Roadster and as “debut a new product from the brand which extends the company’s performance credentials a step further.”
Pagani:
Pagani will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Huayra with the reveal of the Pacheco Tempesta package the Quail. The modifications increase engine power and add some minor design details.
BMW:
Bringing a strong contingent to Car Week, BMW will be bringing some heat. Expected to be revealed are the new BMW M5 CS, Alpina B8 Gran Coupe, I4 and iX. It will also serve as the world premiere of the M4 Competition conversation and the first M3 and M4 models with all-wheel drive.
At the Rolex Monterey Motorsport Reunion BMW will have the North American Premiere of the BMW M Motorsport M4 GT3 customer race car. Also at the reunion will be one of BMW Motorsports’ 2020 M4 DRTM cars. Additionally, BMW will run three historic M3 race cars piloted by John Edwards, Conner De Phillippi, and record holder for the most IMSA pole positions, Bill Auberlen. The M3 GTR and the two (E92) M3 GT will compete in the ‘Masters Endurance Legends’ class with two 40-minute races on Sunday.
Audi:
The four rings will debut a concept designed to convey their vision for the future known as the Sky Sphere. Details are minimal other than the name sounding like the next iteration of the James Bond franchise.
Pininfarina
The production-ready Pininfarina Battista electric hypercar that was first shown as a prototype at the 2019 Geneva International Motorshow will make its North American debut. The Battista is powered by a 1,877-hp from Rimac made up of four electric motors with a 0-60 time of under 2.0 seconds.
Bentley
The luxury brand will debut several development prototypes called the Blower Continuation Series and the Bently Mulliner Bacalar projects. Car Week will also host the public debuts of the new Bentayga S and the Continental GT Speed Convertible. Both the Bacalar and Blower Series are limited to 12 units each. The Blower model is the first to be produced by the factor since 1930. What does all of this mean? We have no idea, but it’s all the more reason to go check it out.