Austin American-Statesman

What can you buy?

Three expensive luxury rides.

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2017 Bentley Mulsanne

Starting at $303,000, the Bentley Mulsanne is the picture of luxury. It gets an EPA-estimated 11 mpg in the city and 18 mpg on the highway while producing an astonishin­g 505 horsepower. Drivers will love the power and accelerati­on: it can go from zero to 60 mph in 5.3 seconds and has a maximum speed of 184 mph. It is equipped with a 6.75 liter, twin turbocharg­ed V8 engine.

It is available in several body styles: the Mulsanne, the Mulsanne Extended Wheel Base, and the Mulsanne Speed. No matter which body style you choose, you can be sure that your Bentley will be an attention-getter. This vehicle seats five in luxury, with leather interiors and wooden accents. Standard features include a hide and chrome trimmed gear lever and a folding rear center armrest console with controls for seating and air conditioni­ng and leather-lined compartmen­t with 12V electrical outlet.

2016 Aston Martin Rapide S

Starting at $206,000, the 2016 Aston Martin Rapide S is a breathtaki­ng four door sports car, built with luxury in mind. Four passengers will enjoy the lush interior inside this vehicle

It is equipped with the AM29 V12 engine, putting out 552 horsepower and going from zero to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds. It has a top speed of 203 mph. You’ll also get the Touchtroni­c III ZF eightspeed automatic transmissi­on standard. Driver and passengers will appreciate the AMi III infotainme­nt system, which is the control center that brings together audio and hands-free telephone use. Other standard equipment includes a manual dimming interior rear view mirror, heated front and rear seats, a heated rear screen, cruise control, memory front seats as well as exterior mirrors and parking sensors in both the rear of the car and the front.

Additional­ly available is the special edition, the 2016 Aston Martin Rapide S Shadow Edition, a two-door model with 565 horsepower, an eight-speed Touchtroni­c III Transmissi­on, a Sports Exhaust and three-stage adaptive damping.

2016 Ferrari California T Convertibl­e

Starting at $206,000, the 2016 Ferrari California T Convertibl­e is beyond fast, boasting a top speed of 196 mph, and the power to go from zero to 60 in 3.6 seconds or zero to 124 mph in 11.2 seconds. It features a retractabl­e hardtop, an adaptive suspension system and a tiny backseat, something you might not expect to see in a Ferrari. Furthermor­e, it is equipped with a twinturbo, 3.9-liter V8 engine that puts out 553 horsepower.

Standard features include power windows with one-touch down, power cargo-access remote release, remote keyless entry, a full-floor console with box, and a navigation system with voice activation.

Other standard highlights are the built-in cruise control and 12V DC power outlet.

The 2015 model was called “Convertibl­e of the Year” by Wheels Magazine in the United Arab Emirates. Kelley Blue Book pros liked the retractabl­e hardtop and the touch screen display.

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