BMW M6 will be dropped in favor of a supercar with the design of ED Vision to fight directly with the Audi R8. BMW will not continue to produce an M version of its 6 Series when they will release the next generation or model, which will be replaced with a design inspired sports model BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics concept. The information was published in the British premiere of the Tour, who say it will be the official response that BMW will have before it the much-acclaimed Audi R8. According to information we have from the British journalists, the decision was already taken constructor offices in Munich, which is based on the fact that the 6 Series has become over his career a Grand Tourer model, rather than a sporty one. In these conditions M6 becomes increasingly inappropriate in a range that does not focus on sportiness. The new sports model BMW will most likely have a 4.4-liter V8, the same engine that will be on the next generation of M5. “A future supercar must be intelligent and radical at look, like the Vision Efficient Dynamics Concept style” – Klaus Draeger, Director of Research and Development Bureau of the BMW Group. ...

Mar 29, 2010

Hennessey has today published the first pictures and information about model Venom GT, the supercar with 1200 horsepower and reach 421 km/h, which aims to overthrow the Bugatti Veyron. Hennessey today published the first pictures and information of the Venom GT supercar, expected to steal the supremacy of the Bugatti Veyron. American model aims to establish a new speed record for a series car, based on simple ingredients: a Lotus Elise body and an American V8. The result is a supercar that weighs only 1088 kg in the basic version and proposed to start with 725hp , squeezed out from a 6.2 liters LS9 V8 engine. Gas unit, similar to those found on the Corvette ZR1 will be found but the other two types of power more potent: one with 1000hp and a peak of 1200 horsepower range. All engines will be connected to a six-speed manual transmission, Ricardo provenance. Version of the “nervous” Hennessey Venom GT will be able to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.2 seconds and reach a top speed of 421 km/h, much more over what the rival Bugatti Veyron promised. To control resources under the hood, Hennessey has opted for a braking system that includes carbon ceramic discs with a diameter of 15 inches, and six-piston calipers front and four back. U.S. manufacturer plans to build about 10 units each year of the Venom GT supercar. To date, the manufacturer has already registered four orders, the supercar being sold for $ 600,000. After a simple calculation shows that this year will be placed on the factory gate only 6 units. John Hennessey, founder with the same name, said...

Mar 26, 2010

Ferrari plans to build only 599 copies of the Ultra version sporting 599 GTO, 670 horse power endowed. The price is 319,495 euros. Although there are few good weeks until the official unveiling of the new Ferrari 599 GTO, the fastest and most powerful version of the Italian, Dutch journalists were able to take possession of valuable information. It’s about this exclusive supercar’s price and about the number of units planned for production. Ferrari is not going to give up easily before the economic crisis, as for proposing the most passionate clients a supercar costing319,495 euros. Starting price is of course one, which can be added lots of accessories such as a set of custom bags, which since 6000 euros out of the pockets of customers. Price is a little steep but not unreasonably. Who will be able to park in the garage or a Ferrari GTO will be among the few owners, only 599 in number, Italians intending to keep an exclusive character model. Also, customers will receive their financial effort and a serious compensation under the hood: ready to develop a V12 670 horsepower. Resources will be combined with a low mass, the model was subjected to a process of weakening, which facilitated the work propellant 195 kilograms. In these conditions, the new Ferrari 599 GTO promises a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.3 seconds, a performance hard to reach. Latest official details and release the first images will be revealed only on April 7. via | autoblog Incoming search terms:ferrari 599 GTO599 gtoferrari 599ferrari gto 599ferrari 599gtoferrari 599 gto priceferrari...

Who drive a four-wheel car to the snow just for fun, can also snow and ice conditions remain cool, they say. 4×4 is really better? We tried it – in an exclusive safety training with the Suzuki SX4 and the Suzuki Grand Vitara. Out on the runway and into the fun: When to call a man who is 1.90 meters tall, with good sturdy shoes, a 90-second intervals in high spirits and grinning from ear to ear broadest Bavarian speaks, then you have it all expected to do with Niki Schelle (43). And the fun does not take place on two boards, but on four wheels. Four driven wheels, to be exact. Motorsport fans is the name clamp familiar: Since 1986, Niki mix successfully with the rally circus. In 2002 he started the first time for Suzuki in the Junior WRC, won his eighth straight away. Meanwhile, he served as athletic director serves different junior teams – and are happy to pass his driving across Professional knowledge in courses. Together with rally co-driver in January Enderle (36), he showed us on a locked 4×4 beginners, groomed surface, what can be done on snow. Especially if a car has four-wheel drive and outfitted with lockable center differential and low range gearing is controlled driving is also a slippery surface is no problem....

Mar 23, 2010

The University of Bochum and the Institute of Electrical Mobility and the initiative of Bochum Ruhr-E Mobile, are also engaged in the automotive supplier Delphi, with its development center in Wuppertal and competence to take on the development of an electric van. The goal is to design not just a prototype, but it will develop in two years to ready for operation. On the development of various project suppliers and the Opel plant in Bochum, with work contributed the standard components from the mass. The “Bomobil” will provide space for 2 people and 400 kilograms payload. A battery charge is enough for 150 kilometers distance, the van will be 120 km/h fast. Electrical specialists from Delphi expects from the project to generate new knowledge and suitability for series production of electric vehicles. These include the weight optimization and the reduction of power dissipation in order to maximize its coverage. Thus, for example, by use of LED technology significantly reduces the power requirements of outdoor lighting. Other aspects are the adaptation of the immobilizer on the needs of electric vehicles, to prevent, for example, the riding is not accidentally removed when charging, as well as the loading process itself. Incoming search terms:electric vanelectric vansfast vansBochum opelbochum universityelectric trucks and vansimages of electric vanRelated Posts:Luxgen Neora Concept Daimler and Toyota could work together to develop fuel cell technologyChrysler announced a three-year collaboration with...

Mar 22, 2010

Volvo introduced a new version of the FM truck on the market. Brand logo with an enlarged grille, headlights and air intake are now clearly inspired by the Volvo FH. Other innovations, such as non-slip treads and an improved interior are among the other changes. In addition a wider range of cab packages from Basic to Premium. The FM is now equipped with additional innovations, such as with the recently revised I-Shift gearbox and new engine range that offers more power with less fuel consumption. According to Volvo, the 13-liter engine used in conjunction with Volvo I-shift compared to the previous model by up to three percent less fuel. Here, the engine provides up to 500 hp and a peak torque of 2500 Newton meters. He is just like the 11-liter engine, also known as EEV variant (Enhanced Environmentally Friendly Vehicle) available. The new position of the air intake supplies the engine with cleaner air and providing better visibility when reversing. It is now available in all cab versions, including a short for the cab. With the new turn signals is to use advanced LED technology, which ensures a better function and longer life. The work lights, and reversing lamps are available on request in different variants, as well as devices for retrofitting. The position of the sensor of the adaptive cruise control in the lower grille has been modified in terms of improved functionality. New, larger fuel tanks made of steel, which offer almost the same ground clearance as the existing tanks are available upon request. There are also new colors for upholstery and curtains in the cab....