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BMW debuts Project i to make city autos
 BMW announced Tuesday a new Project i model that will be working independently of BMW plus whose mission it will produce low-emission city autos, similar to Smart Fortwo. Norbert Reithofer, the BMW CEO, said the Project i will be dealing with meeting the strict emissions requirements for allowing its vehicles free access in busy cities and towns, like the downtown core in UK, London. Reithofer says a fourth brand name could be in the cards now, if that product doesn’t fit properly under any of current brands from BMW. This could very well be leading to a revival of the Isetta.“We must define what type ...
Tags: bmw, project, i, project i, city, car, india
BMW considers making luxury microcar
 Right after Tata revealed the $2,500 micro auto, BMW, the Bavarian carmaker, is planning on releasing a new micro auto in India, and more exactly a luxury variant of the micro auto class. Aeter Kronschnabl, the President of BMW India, thinks that the manufacturer completed a market analysis already but he could unveil the exact date when the vehicle would be debuted.BMW could now consider to redevelop the classic microcar made at the beginning of the 50s Isseta, but this entire issue remains still just a rumor. Peter Kronschnabl affirmed that this microcar would be priced at about 2,000,000 Indian Rupees (+-$50,000 on the current ...
Tags: bbmw, luxury, microcar, tata, nano, india
CTS-V Coupe by Cadillac is on the work
 After unveiling the CTS-V Sedan model and confirming the debut of the CTS Coupe, the obvious next step was the amazing CTS-V Coupe. The production variant of the CTS Coupe Concept will arrive in 2009 as a 2010 unit year. The production car won’t be too far away from the concept you saw in Detroit, but a little toned down meeting production standards. So, basically on the production vehicle, all the metal ahead of A-pillar will be quite identical to the one on the CTS sedan.Engine spec wise, we heard that Cadillac CT Coupe Concept was designed to be accommodating an area of engines including ...
Tags: cadillac, cts-v, coupe, sedan, 2010, ct, concept, cts
Vision EfficientDynamics Concept from BMW points right to the future
 The Vision EfficientDynamics Concept car from BMW has made the world debut at the Motor Show in Geneva. The concept auto is designed to be showcasing the possible future direction of the performance enhancing plus emissions lowering innovations of the BMW`s EfficientDynamics. But these technologies are not all conceptual – actually far from it. In the same time, the details have been now published outlining the substantial CO2 and savings of the fuel that have been made already by the award-winning technologies at BMW.Auto Start / Stop, the Brake Energy Regeneration and the lightweight engineering are offered on almost all the BMW products since the ...
Tags: bmw, vision, efficientdynamics, concept, future
LSD doors on BMW 3 Series E90
 By mounting the LSD wing door hinges, this quite unadventurous 3 Series E90-saloon BMW becomes now a real show-car. So, the wing doors hinges has immediate effect. The LSD wing door hinges for BMW 3 Series E90 feature the all-new GRS+ (Guided Roller System). This offers an adjustment possibility having the roller guidance of roller bearing integrated into the hinges plus additional stability through the catch which locks in fully-opened condition. And the result is... more safety and more precise opening/closing of the door.The LSD door fittings feature a German TÜV certificate for certifying that LSD wing doors now meet all standards safety. Compared to ...
Tags: bmw, 3, series, e90, lsd, door, wing, german
Creative Workshop Sport Speciale 2008
 The Creative Workshop Sport Speciale 2008 is inspired by vehicles like Ferrari TR59/60, Maserati 450S, Aston Martin DBR1 (plus others) and produce an auto that would seamlessly be fitting into the 1959 paddock.Under the hood there’s a F1 inspired, specially made, performance BMW V12 engine fitted by a 6-speed transmission. This engine produces 450 hp with a peak torque at 480 lb-ft. The 0 to 60 mph sprint it’s done in estimated 3.6 seconds.Road handling is managed by Brembo and Wilwood race disc brakes, tubular, BRT rack steering, race-bred sway bars, adjustable suspension arms and many other high-tech advancements.With modern engineering plus traditional Carrozzeria construction ...
Tags: creative, workshop, sport, speciale, 2008, tuning, f1, race, racing
BMW to debut ConnectedDrive in-car internet service at the Geneva Show
 BMW announced that it will debut its new ConnectedDrive technology at Geneva Motor Show next month. ConnectedDrive will allow all the BMW buyers to access the whole internet via the auto`s iDrive and center mounted LCD screen. So, initially, ConnectedDrive will be available in Europe only.The ConnectedDrive will be provided by the Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution technology (EDGE), which is exactly the same service that Apple is using to connect its iPhone to internet. Transfer speeds will probably be just slower than the 3G — which is the speed that`s on the most wireless cards.ConnectedDrive will be accessible only at speeds slower than ...
Tags: bmw, connected, drive, internet, geneva, show, auto
BMW will reveal in Geneva the aero kit for the 1-series
 BMW will be unveiling at the Motor Show in Geneva a performance aero kit for BMW 3 Series and BMW 1 Series. The aero kit has retrofit table options for suspension, aerodynamics, drive train and cockpit of the auto developed especially for that model, reflecting the unique style of the brand in the technical and design enhancements, and fulfilling all of the excellent standards in of quality and safety at BMW.The Performance Aerodynamics BMW Kit optimizes the dynamic qualities in driving of the vehicle and in the same time it guarantees a strong appearance in the everyday traffic. Available for all units in the BMW ...
Tags: bmw, geneva, motor, show, aero, kit, 1-series, 3-series
Eibach BMW 1-Series Coupe
 Fleet-footed and charmingly agile, just like the legendary 02 models from the 1970`s, but with a 21st century engine, safety and suspension technology: BMW fans have long been waiting for a sports coupe like the Series 1. Particularly since, just like its legendary predecessor, it has two rear seats and a boot. This fascinating vehicle can be made even better handling and more attractive with the optional Eibach Suspension Components, without making it a less practical and comfortable daily run-around. The Pro-Kit Performance Springs bring the centre of gravity closer to the road, make for better looking vehicle. In addition, the Pro-Spacer Aluminum-Wheel-Spacers optimise the ...
Tags: 1-series, coupe, eibach
GM Global input for upcoming Cadillacs
 GM says it will search global input for developing upcoming Cadillacs. General Motors will be taking a group of designers for tour China, Russia plus other developing countries. The next set of units will be developed for global buyers, not like its present autos that are made with Americans in mind.Clay Dean, the new global design director at Cadillac said What we see happening in China is profound in terms of how quickly and exponentially the growth is happening. The luxury market is going to be big in China. It isn`t big there yet, but it will be big in the first and second-tier cities.The ...
Tags: gm, global, cadillac, china, clay dean, luxury
- may 2008
BMW 1-serie
5-doors, stationwagon
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 250 km/h- may 2007
BMW 1-serie Coupe
2-doors, coupé
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 250 km/h- january 2009
BMW 1-serie Cabrio
2-doors, coupé
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 230 km/h- october 2008
BMW 3-serie
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 238 km/h- october 2008
BMW 3-serie Touring
5-doors, stationwagon
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 204 km/h- september 2007
BMW 3-serie Coupe
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 243 km/h- july 2008
BMW 3-serie Cabrio
2-doors, coupé
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 226 km/h- february 2007
BMW 5-serie
2-doors, cabriolet
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 237 km/h- march 2007
BMW 5-serie Touring
3-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 210 km/h- march 2007
BMW 6-serie
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 226 km/h- february 2008
BMW 6-serie Cabrio
2-doors, coupé
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 245 km/h- february 2008
BMW 7-serie
2-doors, coupé
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 250 km/h- march 2008
BMW X3
2-doors, cabriolet
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 210 km/h- september 2008
BMW X5
2-doors, cabriolet
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 208 km/h- september 2008
BMW X6
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 210 km/h- january 2005
BMW 3-serie Compact
5-doors, stationwagon
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 208 km/h- february 2005
BMW 8-serie
3-doors, wagon
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 140 km/h- april 2005
BMW Z1
3-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 180 km/h- september 2006
BMW Z3 coupe
3-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 200 km/h- november 2007
BMW Z3 roadster
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 175 km/h- september 2005
BMW Z4 Coupe
5-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 165 km/h- october 2007
BMW Z4 roadster
4-doors, sedan
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 180 km/h- february 2007
BMW Z8
3-doors, hatchback
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 170 km/h
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