BMW Coupe Zagato 2012

BMW Zagato collaboration with Aston Martin and Zagato V12 comes with a very impressive supercar. But this year, the Italian design company changed direction and worked with BMW to provide Coupe Zagato equally fabulous.

While BMW's design ethos is perhaps best known for aggressive surface-fire language, takes a decidedly different approach Concorso d'Eleganza at Villa d'Este this weekend when it launched Coupé Zagato concept.

Summing must be based on the current Z4, Coupé Zagato was coachbuilt by famous design studio Milan to Kamm-tailed swoopy prototype you see here. Word on the shores of Lake Italy is that, along with a new form, BMW has also increased its output to 400 horsepower coupe - possibly from the 3.0-liter twin-turbo straight six that produces 340 horsepower.

BMW Coupe Zagato combines design cues from both companies and have been entirely hand built. You will see that very long hood is definitely an element of the BMW, but the radiator grille and headlights have certainly received treatment Zagato. This car has a very cool cat Rosso Vivace ranging from something close to brilliant red to black depending on the light

Viewed from the front, the new Zagato Coupe is definitely a stunning interpretation of the classic BMW look. It has twin circular lamps, grille kidney-shaped radiator, and BMW logo, and a pair of air intakes used to cool the machine down. BMW radiator grille is traditional, however, have received treatment Zagato. Frame kidney matte Buckmister inspired by Fuller's geodesic structure and being that it is created by Zagato, it gets a "Z" letter to the kidney grille.

Perfect hood continued to double-bubble roof as the body lines continue toward the back of the car, the design lines signed by Zagato. The back also has been designed in a traditional style 2 seater Zagato, while adopting the hip classic lines BMW Roadster.

Side air vents mimic the shape of the intake hood and extend dynamic agenda for the sides of the car, while developing strong over the rear wheels raised and endorsed by spoiler, inject the entire area with an additional dynamic impetus.

The rear of the car has the clearest evidence of the influence of this Zagato: it was formed almost without a single joint and offering a strong, sturdy and language design goals. A transparent panel is divided into three sections offer a more sporty Coupe Zagato. For even more powerful stance, rear bumper protruding lower feed into the diffuser.

Coupe Zagato is the final element of their impressive 19-inch light-alloy wheels in five-spoke design classic sporty.

Interior BMW Coupe Zagato is structured by BMW, while Zagato designed a concept exclusive to the color and material concepts. The horizontal line on the instrument panel and doors are all fitted with hand and fits perfectly with the exclusive leather trim with light and dark gray. The instrument panel, doors and seats received a red decorative stitching to match the exterior paint cars, and the letter "Z" has been embroidered into the seats.

We have learned that the engine pumps out rather impressive-to-size-400 horsepower, but that's not even the most remarkable.

The most impressive part of this concept Zagato is not power or looks amazing. What drew us in was impressive sound. This beast does not sound like your typical, BMW convenient. This really sounds like a race car race just looking for a little asphalt to lay some rubber vulcanized on. We are now able to share this with your voice, thanks to the Concorso d'Eleganza video of Villa d'Este this fantastic Bimmer judge rolled into the red mat.

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2012 BMW Z4 Roaster

The biggest change for the 2012 BMW Z4 Roaster is the engine, and BMW has dropped the entry-level six-cylinder turbocharged model supports four basic levels. Gone are the Z4 sDrive30i last year, replaced by the new Z4 sDrive28i.

The new four-cylinder engine good for 240 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque, and can be mated with the buyers choice of six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic. SDrive28i is capable of running 0-60 in less than six seconds, but still can provide an estimated EPA fuel economy as high as 22 mpg city and 34 mpg highway with manual transmission.

2012 BMW Z4: Z4 sDrive30i, the Z4 sDrive35i and the Z4 sDrive35is. BMW Z4 basic model can be powered by a 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder that produces 255 hp, but will adjust next year at 6-cylinder motor was dropped in favor 4-cylinder turbocharged engine that actually. BMW offers the promise that this 2012 BMW Z4 fresh SERP can provide efficiencies identical because the idea of ​​replacing the engine. everyone lets us know that the difference is the turbo motor sounded continually sounds better. BMW Z4 4-cylinder engine can be thought to belong to a company in the BMW 328i let alone.

In the middle range, the Z4 sDrive35i brings more than a year ago, still good for 300 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque from the turbocharged, 3.0-liter engine inline-six. Which gives the car enough power for a 0-60 dash in 5.1 seconds with the manual gearbox, or 5.0 seconds when equipped with BMW's seven-speed transmission, dual-clutch DCT.

In case this is not fast enough for you, Z4 sDrive35is offers, turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six good for 335 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque, and comes mated only with the DCT gearbox. The 0-60 sprint in just 4.8 seconds occurs.

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BMW X3 2012

BMW X3 is now entering its second generation. This latest generation of this car to raise the level of a higher level. What about performance? what BMW has to offer greatness?We are led first to the outside. Said the man, from the eyes down to the heart. If you look ugly outside, then the feeling would be to buy another car.

BMW X3 has a large grille design that is typical BMW kidney-shaped grille with chrome around the kidney grille also comes in black.

Sloping front combined with a high rear sport strengthens character of this car.

While the rear lights are placed on the outside with the design of the T is also characteristic of BMW X3. Even so, it does look X3 is the exterior design is mediocre.

This latest-generation X3 offers head room and leg room are more spacious than the previous model, the rear passengers can sit more comfortably with the increased space on the second line of this car.

The car was seen by many practical premises that integrates perfectly with the elegant interior.

Quite comfortable riding position for unimpeded views to the front. Control display harmoniously integrated in the instrument panel.

Satisfied glaring exterior and interior, we just turn on the engine. Press the Start / Stop enginenya, and grengg was lit with a fine engine for diesel engine size.

Equipped with a capacity of 1995 cc engine with maximum power of 184 hp at 4,000 RPM with 8 speed transmission, the car immediately jumped spontaneously when the accelerator is pressed.

When detikOto take this car on the highway, pull the car is very responsive. Typical diesel engines. We had trouble finding the weakness of this car from the aspect of the engine.

Although quite large, this car takes 8.5 seconds to sprint from 0-100 km per hour with a maximum speed of 210 km per hour.

Although can be invited to run the X3 has a fuel efficiency is pretty good. BMW claims an average consumption of 1 liter BBMnya for a distance of 17.9 kilometers, with CO2 emissions of just 247 g / km.

This figure can be achieved thanks to the Auto Start Stop feature. This feature will turn off the engine when the car stops in the state for such a short time while at a red light. The machine will automatically re-live the moment.

This feature can be activated via the Auto Stop Start behind the wheel. Icon will appear in the dashboard that shows this feature is active.

The driver must brake the car up to a stop and keep stepping on the brake pedal. The machine will automatically shut off if the car has been standing still for about 1 second.

When it's time to go, the driver releases the brake pedal stamping and automatic machine will live with. If the Auto Hold function is turned on the car, the engine will still die even if the driver releases the brake stamping. But when the driver stepped on the gas pedal the engine will automatically turn on again.

There are times when this feature will not work, for example when the engine is hot or the temperature of the cabin has not yet reached the desired temperature, battery charge has not been sufficiently or when the driver moves the steering wheel.

Overall, the BMW X3 is suitable for those who need a high performance car and still economical fuel of course.

BMW X3 2012  Specifications:

• Inline 1995 cc diesel engine
• Maximum power of 184 hp at 4,000 RPM
• The maximum torque of 380 Nm at 1750 RPM
• The maximum speed of 210 km per hour
• Acceleration 0-100 km per hour 8.5 seconds

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BMW i8 Concept

German carmaker BMW unveiled their new car at a car show Detroit Motorshow 2012. The most awaited BMW enthusiasts is the BMW i8 hybrid sports car concept.

In the Detroit Motorshow this year, BMW introduced the BMW i8 concept prototype that offers innovative plug-in hybrid, which combines the concept of electric propulsion systems. BMW's latest concept car has a dynamic proportions that give a unique appearance.

Not only BMW i8 concept, the German automaker is also introducing their latest products at the largest auto show in America is.

BMW i8 concept of dynamic proportions that give the appearance uniquw. Advanced concepts back to the top-spinning the door to the A-pillar underscores the ability of sports cars and open access to the front and rear seats at the same time.

Inside, the BMW Concept i8 offers a driver-focused design. Driving functions such as the gearshift lever, start / stop button and set the parking brake in the center console and the driver is also very driver-oriented graphics. Driver's position is also dominated the second level within easy reach of both driver and front passenger. Overall, the BMW i8 hybrid sports car concept is amazing.

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BMW X4

BMW car manufacturers to ensure the presence of X the newest family of X4. Certainty is obtained after BMW invested more than U.S. $ 900 million plant, located in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

The funds will be used to maximize the production of cars in as many as 350,000 units within a period of one year, where the funds are used to produce the BMW X4 Crossover.

Finally in 2011, BMW X4 been rumored to be brisk global car market to strengthen the ranks of the X family of Sports Activity Vehicle with plants (SAP). Later X4 is going to be positioned on the BMW X3.

"This is to respond to the growing demand for BMW X4 type X and also to expand the market," said President Frank-Peter Arndt BMW quoted from inautonews, Friday (13/01/2012).

If the plan proves to the range of BMW X model more complete with the presence of X1, X3, X5, X6, and X4 is the calendar according to BMW will make his debut in 2014.

BMW X4 will reportedly have a length of about 4.65 meters and will use a machine that has a power of 184-306 hp. In addition, BMW X4 will also be equipped with 4 wheel drive system alias four-wheel drive (4WD) with features such as automatic start-stop, in the middle dashboardnya display and voice control.

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2012 BMW X6

2012 BMW X6  was introduced and will be available in spring 2012. For the fog lamps and ornate around the trunks of a redesigned grille. In the segment, X6 became the first automaker to adopt adaptive LED headlamps. Taillight underwent a redesign, with LED technology.

BMW X6 will be offered with a choice of 2 color and 8 non-metallic metallic (including metallic Marrakech Brown, Orion Silver metallic and Midnight Blue metallic).

Compared with the concept, very little has changed. In fact, you'll have a hard time noticing any differences at all. The only obvious design tweak was made to the crossover's side windows. On the concept, the B- and C-pillars are not visible, but on the production car they clearly divide up the glass.

Even the X6's complex front fender design made it to production. Each front quarter panel surrounds the entire headlamp, creating a very seamless appearance. The X6's aggressive front fascia is also carried over from the concept, with its large air intakes and stylish fog lamps.

Daring design

The X6's roofline begins arching downward after the B-pillar and continues plunging right to the X6's rising waistline. As a result, second-row headroom and rear cargo volume are both compromised.

The new X6 is longer and lower than the new X5, seating only four. But what the sporty X6 loses in seating and storage, it gains in performance.

Compared to the X5, the X6 has almost an inch of additional wheelbase length, and two inches of added width. The overall height of the X6 is a whopping 3.3 inches lower than that of the X5.

All-new twin-turbocharged V8

The range-topping X6 xDrive50i is propelled by an all-new twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 unit producing 400 horsepower at 5500 rpm and 446 pound-feet of torque between 1750 rpm and 4500 rpm. The sprint to 62 mph takes just 5.4 seconds and fuel economy is estimated at around 19 mpg (U.S. gallons).

The engine is designed as a replacement to the company's current 4.8-liter naturally-aspirated V8. It is expected to filter into other models like the 5-Series, 6-Series and 7-Series in the near future.

The engine seems to represent the second stage in a shift at BMW from high-displacement naturally-aspirated motors to slightly smaller turbocharged powerplants. BMW's twin-turbo 3.0-liter engine that powers the 335i and 135i has been met with overwhelmingly positive reviews, and it appears BMW is hoping for similar results with its new V8.

The X6's other engine is also a twin-turbo setup. The xDrive35i comes with the aforementioned 3.0-liter inline-six from the 335i, producing 300 horsepower.

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