This here is the long wheelbase version of the all-new, fourth-generation Audi A8 that will debut at the this month’s Beijing Motor Show in China with a new 6.3-liter W12 engine. Ingolstadt’s flagship limo has an overall length of 5267 millimeters (17.28 ft), meaning it’s 130 mm (0.43 ft) longer than the regular version. The wheelbase has grown by the same amount, to 3122 mm (10.24 ft) while the height has increased by 2 mm (0.08 in) to 1462 mm (4.8 ft). Width remains unchanged at 1949 mm (6.39 ft). All that extra length benefits rear-seat passengers who also get longer rear doors to further ease access. For those that want the royal treatment, the German firm offers the option of two separate and power-adjustable seats that can be heated, ventilated and adjusted in a variety of ways including forward and back, seat cushion depth and seat back angle with top section adjustable separately. Between the individual rear seats that are standard equipment in the A8 L W12 quattro, there’s a full-length console that extends back from the center tunnel to the rear shelf, and can be specified with several goodies such as a folding table or a refrigerator. Rear passengers also get separate controls for the air conditioning that is controlled by 25 adjusting motors, while Audi also offers an entertainment system with two 10.2-inch screens. The A8 L W12 quattro model is powered by a new 6.3 FSI W12 engine with 500HP and a peak torque of 625 Nm (460.98 lb-ft) at engine speeds at 3250 …

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Ferrari just unveiled the super fast 599 GTO at this years Beijing Auto Show. The car, an evolution of the 599XX track machine, carries its new designation in honor of previous Ferrari race cars turned loose on the street, such as the 250 GTO and the F40s predecessor, the 288 GTO. Calling it the fastest road-going Ferrari ever, the factory says the front-engine rear-drive 599 GTO, which develops 670 bhp and 457 lb.-ft. of torque, holds the track record at Fiorano with a lap of 1:24 (although other records show the 510-bhp F430 Scuderia being a tenth of a second quicker). Still, thats nearly a full second faster than the Enzo. The car can accelerate to 62 mph in 3.35 sec. and has a top speed of nearly 208 mph. The 599 GTOs lightweight construction, which features thinner glass and aluminum panels, results in a dry weight of only 3289 lb. That, when factored with the 670 bhp output of the 6.0-liter V-12, means theres just under 5 lb. of weight for each horsepower. In addition, the 599 GTO is equipped with second-generation carbon-ceramic brakes, with 15.7-in. rotors in front and 14.2s in back. New 20-in. wheels are slightly wider than stock, measuring 9.5 in. wide in front and 11.5 in. wide in back. These alloy wheels are shod with Michelin 285/30 front and 315/35 rear high-performance tires. The 599 GTO eschews the rear-pillar winglets of the 599XX, but adopts a number of that cars aerodynamic features including a new nose profile, a flat bottom and unique wheel doughnuts …

With its largest, most interactive display ever, Ford is highlighting an impressive array of new products and technologies at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show, which started Friday, April 23. Ford is previewing the global next-generation Ford Focus and a future small-displacement Ford EcoBoost…

Okay, Lamborghini. We get it. It’s got 670 horsepower. It has all-wheel drive. It’s really fast. It’s made for China. It’s a limited edition model. Did you really need to put all of that information in the name? The exclusive features of the car over the standard model perhaps takes less time to describe: An orange stripe symbolizing the “strength of an erupting volcano” (poorly timed) over flat gray paint and… well, that’s about it. Oh, and a numbered badge with the owner’s name. After all, nothing makes you feel special like a numbered badge. Introduced by the Italian supercar builder today at the Beijing Motor Show to solidify its commitment to building its brand in China, the Murcielago LP670-4 SuperVeloce China Limited Edition should help Lamborghini continue to grow its presence in the country, where it expanded business last year by 11 percent and will be launching its eighth Chinese dealership this week.

The Audi A8 L W12 isn’t the only long-wheelbase saloon to debut at this year’s Beijing Motor Show. BMW has a stretched version of the all-new 2011 5 Series that’ll be built and sold exclusively in China. The limo-like Fiver is a full 5.5 inches longer than the standard 5 Series sedan, all of which accounts for additional rear legroom. New rear seat amenities like an entertainment system, adjustable sunblinds and a folding table are on hand, as well. Spec-wise, the long-wheelbase BMW 5 Series isn’t much different than the models sold in other markets. Three six-cylinder engines are available and eight-speed automatic transmissions are standard across the board.

The Audi A8 L W12 isn’t the only long-wheelbase saloon to debut at this year’s Beijing Motor Show. BMW has a stretched version of the all-new 2011 5 Series that’ll be built and sold exclusively in China. The limo-like Fiver is a full 5.5 inches longer than the standard 5 Series sedan, all of which accounts for additional rear legroom. New rear seat amenities like an entertainment system, adjustable sunblinds and a folding table are on hand, as well. Spec-wise, the long-wheelbase BMW 5 Series isn’t much different than the models sold in other markets. Three six-cylinder engines are available and eight-speed automatic transmissions are standard across the board. It may not be as over-the-top as Herr Audi, but we’d gladly go for a ride in the back of this upscale Bimmer any day.

Beijing Motor Show 2010. BMW Group Press Conference

With its largest, most interactive display ever, Ford is highlighting an impressive array of new products and technologies at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show, which started Friday, April 23. Ford is previewing the global next-generation Ford Focus and a future small-displacement Ford EcoBoost…