Drive it!: The Motor Magazine

Elegant but cramped - Mercedes' new C-class coupe. Ageless -- VW steps on the gas for the GTI's 40th anniversary. And: Maximum relaxation - Bentley's Flying Spur catapults wealthy customers into automotive dreamland.Present it! Mercedes C300 CoupeMercedes has introduced a sporty supplement to its current C-class generation. The suspension has been lowered by 15 millimeters and with it the car's center of gravity. On the downside, the back seat is quite cramped. For technology freaks, the sat nav and locks can be operated via smartwatch.Admire it! VW Golf GTI ClubsportTo mark the Golf GTI’s 40th anniversary, VW is bringing out the Clubsport model. 195 kW and an additional boost function ensure powerful acceleration and a top speed of 250 km/h. The new front bumpers, rear spoiler, diffuser and side skirts give the GTI Clubsport downthrust that rivals a sportscar's. Drive it! puts the Clubsport through its paces at the Portimão racetrack in Portugal.Test it! Lada GrantaRussian car manufacturer Lada is huge in Eastern Europe, but not so well known in the West. It wants to change that with the Granta subcompact. It's a bare-bones model that's only available with a 64 kW engine. But the Granta's starting price can't be beat: just under 7,000 euros in Germany.Taste it! Bentley Flying Spur100 different kinds of body paint to choose from, 17 types of leather on offer, and seven exotic wood trims to pick from - this Bentley offers high-end luxury. And to top it all off, the 6-liter, 12-cylinder engine generates 460kW of power. That propels the sedan to 100 km/h in just 4.6 seconds and enables it to reach a top speed of 322 km/h. No wonder it's called the Flying Spur!Vintage! Studebaker AvantiIn 1963, Porsche presented the 911 and Chevrolet the Corvette Sting Ray. Studebaker tried to stay in the game with its Avanti sports coupe. It was styled by famed designer Raymond Loewy, the creator of Coca-Cola's legendary bottle. Drive it! recalls an extremely rare design icon and its checkered history.