Debuting at the Concours d’Élegance in the Palace Gardens in Luxembourg, the new Monteluci Duca is not so much as a revolution as it is an evolution of the vehicle.
The name ‘Duca’ relates to the noble descent of the vehicle, and the role it has in Monteluci’s return to the world stage. ‘Progetto Flora B’ is a revolutionary facelift to the already successful model. A Sportwagon (SW) will be unveiled at a later date.
The Duca symbolises everything Monteluci stands for. Sportive & luxurious transportation, exclusivity and nobility. The Duca is an outright successor to the Monteluci models constructed before the Second World War. The ‘Duca SW’ combines sportivity and luxury with practical usefulness, while the Duca only got better.
New features include new standard features, such as a panorama roof, that covers 80% of the Duca’s top, and can be opened to allow more fresh air to flow inside. In the facelift, the rear seat has also been divided into three separate parts, of which two can be electrically adjusted. For the third part, one can opt for a centre console (factory option), with independent airconditioning controls, extra storage space, and a small refrigerator. The complete centre console will be finished in either titanium look (Titanio) or in the traditional Monteluci Olive finishing, using real wood parts of the olea europae van luxemburgum; Van Luxemburger Olive Tree.
The engine range has also been upgraded, and reworked with Monteluci’s advanced Birturbo system.. The atmospheric 2-litre engine has been dropped in favour of a 1.8 engine with Biturbo technology: This engine develops 190 PS.
The 2.0 Turbo model has been reworked, and now develops 260 PS. The atmospheric 3.2 V6 will remain in production to please purists. The 3.2 V6 Biturbo has been uprated to 345 PS by slight modifications to the ECU and turbochargers. The V8 SFS remains unchanged.
In terms of Diesel Engines, Monteluci now offers a 1.8 BMD (Biturbo Monteluci Diesel) with 180 PS, to replace the 155 PS 2.0 MD. The 2.0 engine turbo has also been tweaked, and the new engine now develops 210 PS. To fill up the gap in between the 2.0 and 3.2, Monteluci now offers a 2.4 litre 5-cilinder Biturbo Diesel engine, developing 260 PS. The 3.2 MD has been changed into a 3.2 BMD with 310 PS.
In line with the current tendency to move to fuel-efficient cars, Monteluci has launched the Duca EcoDrive. This model will become available in both sedan and SW version, and sport a 1.2 BMD Ecodrive engine, developing 120 PS. With this vehicle, the car can be extra fuel-efficient and will use only 1 litre of fuel per 22 km. This equals to a fuel use of 4.55 litres per 100 km. To achieve this, Monteluci has not only changed the engine, but also increased streamlining and aerodynamics, lowered the car by a further 20mm, made the car lighter and created an ‘eco’ setting for all onboard technology. If the equipment is not used, it will automatically turn off and save fuel. Shifting indicators will show the driver when to shift up or down, to improve fuel economy.
The chassis has been slightly reworked, and offers more feeling and sportivity, while it can also be set to a more luxurious ride. The car also has an additional security system: the vehicle will refuse to start the engine and activate it’s electrical system without the driver having entered the correct entrance code. This entrance code will also effect the radio and navigation: without this code, they will be unusable.
With the facelift, Monteluci will introduce the Duca SW: A stationwagon that fits the identity of Monteluci. With a cargo capacity of 1450 litres with the rear seat folded down, a lot of space is freed up for the demanding family, to transport their goods the Monteluci way: swift, fast and luxurious. The dynamic styling says it all: this vehicle is for true enjoyment, life with the family, while keeping the sportivity and luxury so beloved by the Monteluci drivers. Having a family is not a punishment: let them enjoy your car!
The Duca SW offers all the features from the regular Duca (Facelift model), but accompanied by several new options, such as a 40/20/40 split-folding rear seat (not possible with the centre console option), roof rails in silver as well as four lashing eyes in the luggage compartment. The Duca SW is available in all engine specifications.
The facelifted Duca will be available by April 2008 in all Monteluci dealerships around the globe. The new Duca SW will be unveiled at a later date.
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