Sunday, December 20, 2009

Most concept cars lets the automotive designers imagine things running around, but landing with a successful result. BMW had an idea to do something awkward, yet astonishing by molding a car into fabric. Instead of metal and steel, the GINA Light Visionary Model has a body of fabric over the metal to lets its drivers shape it to their willBMW GINA Light Visionary Model

Chris Bangle, head of the design for BMW says, “challenge existing principles and conventional processes." The BMW GINA has been built on Z8 chassis and a 4.4-liter V8 and six-speed automatic transmission. BMW has stated that the fabric is resistant to water and polyurethane-coated.

BMW GINA Light Visionary Model

Drivers can easily get in and out with ease by their interior, which actually is quite fascinating. I would encourage people to get this car because it is a different trend of designs from most other cars today in the market.


BMW GINA Light Visionary Model interior


The 2009 Hamann BMW 7 Series is a high performance four door luxury car.

The Hamann features a diesel engine with turbine geometric and stainless steel exhaust systems that gives a comfort and smooth driving and engine delivers an output power of 245 bhp.

The Hamann features 22-inch black aluminum wheels wrapped with high performance tires. The front tires measure 265/30 ZR and the rear tires measure 295/25 ZR. The wheels feature high performance braking system with piston calipers on all the wheels for better braking that stops the car safely even at high speeds.

Hamann BMW 7 Series



The ingenious minds from Vorsteiner should be worshipped for their release of the limited edition GTS3 BMW M3 for both the E92 and E90. There are so many new innovations on the BMW M3 introduced with this body kit, which includes a full front bumper and hood replacement unit. Just by looking at it, you won’t be able to help yourself from admiring its artistry and technical precision that can be considered as a beauty all in itself. Fans of the BMW M3 will be pleased with the new front bumper which proudly displays an extended center mouth opening that has about a 6.35mm extra length, making the overall appearance much sleeker. There is also a fiber splitter, made entirely from carbon fiber that can improve the aerodynamics of the The Vorsteiner GTS3 BMW M3 body kit also makes strong improvements on the hood of the car by revising the central power dome to give it dual ventilation openings to let heat from the engine escape efficiently and allow airflow to reach the radiator and air box. All these added options provided by Vorsteiner have carbon fiber construction so you’re assured of nothing but the best quality and unadulterated craftsmanship in car modification

2009 Vorsteiner GTS3 BMW M3 480

The 2009 BMW Vision EfficientDynamics is an interesting technological marvel. It evokes dynamism and carries the evocative appeal of its bloodline, while setting new standards as a luxury hybrid vehicle. Conceived as a plug-in hybrid car, the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics emits fewer emissions and is fuel-efficient. It’s the embodiment of a sustainable vehicle.

2009 BMW Vision EfficientDynamicsIn terms of design the super car highlights efficiency in a sports car. It was envisioned as a two-seater mid-engined coupe with improved aerodynamics. The hybrid vehicle’s powertrain can pull off a fuel consumption of 62.6 mpg. The revolutionary car is powered by a turbo-diesel three-cylinder engine and two electric motors. The car has a wonderful chassis and suspension. The roof and door inserts of the car are made of polycarbonate glass which makes them grow dark in response to incoming light. With 356 hp, this machine can reach 60 mph in 4.8 seconds and obtain a top speed of 155 mph.

2009 BMW Vision EfficientDynamics


On the outside, the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics looks futuristic with its curvy, flowing design. Remarkable gullwing doors open up to the side. The interiors of the luxury green car are also well thought out. There’s ample space for cargo, and the rear seats can be tilted down for even greater space. From its innovative light technology to interior details like the on-board computer & other techno features, to its green features, the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics is simply breathtaking.

The 2010 Manhart Racing BMW Z4 V10 is a blast to drive. The Z4 is heftier than its predecessor (the BMW Z3) and features a significantly stiffer chassis. Transplanted with a new & stronger heart, the luxury car with gorgeous dimensions and overall distinctive styling commands interest.

The car is available as a roadster with convertible top. The other option is a sports coupe with a fixed roof. With its elegantly chiseled exteriors, elongated hood, and conventional front-engine/rear-drive layout, the BMW Z4 model which has the name of Günther Manhart (who may be credited for more than 25 years of rebuilding BMW engines) attached to it can deliver unparalleled performance. By fitting a small roadster with the V10 engine from the M5 saloon, the BMW design team made a breakthrough. The result is an exciting revolutionary machine breathing the fire of a powerful engine and making an impressive 550 horsepower. The BMW Z4 also regained its six-speed manual transmission, clutch and differential


Along with its enhancements, the new BMW Z4 comes with a new set of tires and wheels to match its fabulous look and mighty capabilities, all within a trim 1,450 kilogram frame. Blaze away in the BMW Z4 which can chalk in 3.9 seconds covering 62 miles 2010 Manhart Racing BMW Z4 V10 front view 480

Audi is the first in the world to design a second generation diesel sports car. Audi once again proved to the world its supremacy in car technology to the 24 Hours Le Mans. The 24 Hours Le Mans is an economical, less weight and an environmental friendly car. The R15 TDI is unique compared to the previous models because of the technical features which cannot be seen in any other sports car.

2009 Audi R15 TDI

Engine
The engine is a sophisticated V10 Turbocharged Direct Injection which generates more than 600 hp, torque output of about 1,050 Newton meters. The power generation component is highly compact, which weighs less than twelve cylinder engine that is used in the previous R10 TDI engine, which is useful in reducing the CO2 emissions and fuel consumption. The modernization at the fuel insertion places and turbo charging helps to improve the better performance of the engine. In addition, the engine contains diesel particle filters.

The aerodynamics of the car plays a key role, particularly at Le Mans, when Audi won the DTM championship in the year2008.

The Audi Q7 V12 TDI is a high performance passenger vehicle and is the most powerful diesel-engined SUV in the world.

The body of the Audi Q7 V12 TDI is made of aluminum and the appearance is a bit muscular with the high side panels.

The Audi Q7 V12 TDI features a V12 diesel engine with a capacity of 5934 cc. The bore measures 83 mm and the stroke measures 91.4 mm. The engine delivers an output power of 500 bhp and 737 lb-ft torque at 3250 rpm. The RS6 reaches the speed of 60 mph in 5.5 seconds and the top speed is about 155 mph.

Audi Q7 V12 TDI

The V12 TDI is equipped with six speed tiptronic transmission which is specially designed for this car. The gear shifts can be performed easily and smoothly even on higher loads.

The V12 TDI features 20 inch alloy wheels with 20 spokes which are made of ceramic. These wheels contain the ventilated discs which consist of eight piston calipers on the front and four piston calipers on the rear. These discs ensure better handling and grip even at higher speeds.

The exteriors feature the bi-xenon headlights and taillights which gives a high intensity of light at nights. The interiors feature the adjustable spot seats covered with Verano leather, Bose Surround Sound System, Bluetooth, navigation system, multimedia system which features iPod connection point and Audi parking system with a camera.


Specifications

Vehicle Type: 4-door SUV

Configuration: Front Engine

Engine: V12 diesel engine

Capacity: 5934 cc

Torque: 737 lb-ft at 3250 rpm

Horsepower: 500 bhp

Transmission: 6-Speed Tiptronic

Length: 5063 mm

Width: 2000 mm

Height: 1737 mm

0-62 mph: 5.5 sec

Top speed: 155 mph