BMW 328 Hommage

A week later, on this Concorso d  ‘Eleganza Villa d ‘, the two places  ‘s functional aesthetics will be the focus of attention. In this area of ​​conflict between tradition and modernity itself, the BMW Group is paying tribute to the BMW 328, on the occasion of his birthday with a special model – the BMW 328 Hommage.  “With the Hommage BMW 328, we pay tribute to the passion and creativity of the parents of the BMW 328″, says Karl Baumer, CEO of BMW Group Classic.  “They’ve created an icon, which is considered a milestone in automotive history. ”

Hommage BMW 328 translates the principles and character of the vehicle from that time until today, and offers a possible interpretation of how the designers of the era and Fritz Fiedler Rudolf Schleicher, BMW could have built the current 328 with current technology. Not only the exterior and interior BMW 328 CFRP elements to make a declaration of exceptional. The up-to-date implementation of the original character of the vehicle is also expressed in the choice of other materials used inside and outside the vehicle. Fine leather, matte black and high gloss polished alu-minium and visualize the inner CFRP in the BMW 328 roadster Hommage a pure character and functional sports car of the day. Inside the vehicle there are also many details derived from motor racing, offering a hint of the BMW 328  ‘s most successful racing career
For example, the vehicle pre-Mieres in 1936 did not occur in a show car, but on the race track. In his first race, the BMW 328 disqualified the entire petition with more power and dominated the race tracks of Europe during the years that followed. Hommage BMW 328 was specially designed to mimic the design of the original sports car £ 1720 which uses the lightweight plastic reinforced with carbon fiber. The car also was among the first in line to integrate kidney grilles over the front and tail of the big game on the back. The elegant and no door and inside the earth-tone for the simple elegance deconstructed. Although no official specifications were announced, BMW casually mentions the inclusion of a 3.0-liter engine with six cylinders

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2012 Maserati GranCabrio Convertible Spor

New 2012 Maserati GranCabrio Convertible Sport spruce within the footsteps of his brother, the hardtop offers higher suspension, additional horsepower and optimized sorting reaction. The 2012 Maserati GranCabrio Convertible Sport is galvanized by a stronger and additional economical all-alloy version of its 4.7-liter V8 churning out 450HP and 510 Nm or 376.2 lbs-ft of torque, a rise of ten hp and twenty NM, respectively, over the quality convertible spruce. most speed of the 2012 Maserati GranCabrio Convertible Sport is 285km/h or 177mph.

2012 Maserati GranCabrio Convertible Sport V8 combined with higher six-speed ZF automatic transmission is supplied with MC Auto Shift software from the Quattroporte Sport GT S, that guarantees faster switching times. Maserati engineers have conjointly undergone Skyhooks automobile active suspension system, and added a double-drilled and grooved, solid rotors.

On the skin 2012 Maserati GranCabrio Convertible Sport, obtaining spruce improvement within the type of a black grille, smoked headlights and white facet fresh redesigned front corner splitters and facet skirts. there’s conjointly a replacement new shade of red referred to as Rosso Trionfale, are galvanized by the red Italian national colours used on 1950s racing Maseratis. scan conjointly 2012 Maserati Quattroporte and 2011 Maserati GranTurismo by Wheelsandmore

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2013 Alfa Romeo Giulia

is gearing up for the release of its latest baby, the Giulia. It’s a long time coming considering rumors on the car have been around for quite some time now. But in the classic case of ‘better late than never’, the new Giulia, which is expected to hit the production line at the tail end of 2012, is now further along in its development. This poses as great news for fans of the Italian marquee while on the flip side, the sports sedan’s forthcoming release should be a cause for concern from some of its German rivals, particularly BMW and Audi.

For a brand that has seen its recent struggles, Fiat is hoping that Alfa Romeo’s new Giulia sports sedan will be the car that will help the Italian brand recover its place in the auto industry. It’s a tall order for a sports sedan given the stiff competition it’s going to face in the market once it’s released, but nevertheless, Alfa Romeo is confident that they have found the car that will lead them back to prominence in the 2012 Giulia.

UPDATE 04/13/2011: It seems Fiat-Chrysler CEO, Sergio Marchionne, is unhappy with the design for the new Giulia so Alfa Romeo may have to wait until 2013 to make its return to the U.S. We’ve waited this long, what’s a few more months?

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Camry 2012 Exterior

has been known widely in the market for its efficiency in delivering high-performing and trusted cars. With its repeated launch of high-end cars, Toyota has acquired a firm stand in the competitive market, thereby matching the expectations of all its potential buyers. Toyota Camry had set out a breakthrough in the year 1983 and has come into being among several other powerful cars in the catalogue of 'most successful cars' lately. This midsize sedan is representative of a systematic progress in the launch of unequaled designs as well as attributes. Toyota has launched a hybrid version of Camry, which has become the most popular in the market and is known as Toyota Camry Hybrid.
The Camry Hybrid is categorized as a midsize sedan exclusively designed for lovers of space and luxury. This Hybrid version of the car has received a minor facelift. The car ranks the highest as far as the performance factor is concerned while considering the other models of its class including the hybrid version of Ford Fusion. According to a review done on the vehicle, the Toyota Camry Hybrid is par excellence in almost all the various aspects that make up a high-end car. It has been ranked accurately after a test drive.

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2012 Infiniti G37 Coupe nissan

Nissan’s Infiniti brand is poised to introduce the new 2012 Infiniti G37, including a coupe variant that’s scheduled to be launched to the market around 2012. The move to release a new G37 isn’t all that surprising considering the brand’s apparent intention in building cars that are more aesthetically pleasing to the eye in today’s car market. There have been talks that the G37, specifically the coupe version, will be designed using the Infiniti Essence concept that was debuted by the company at the Geneva Motor Show a year ago.

Though nothing has been confirmed yet, we’re expecting nothing less from these guys considering that if they really are using the Essence concept as a peg for how the new G37 looks like – just so you know, we were totally smitten over the Essence when we saw it in Geneva – then it’s safe to say that the G37 is poised to definitely knock our socks off when it is officially unveiled.

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2012 Vauxhall Astra GTC

Vauxhall launched new car based on the stunning 2010 GTC Paris concept, the 2012 Vauxhall Astra GTC, that would be a competitor for the VW Scirocco and Renault Megane Coupe. Offering a heady mix of dynamic excellence, dramatic design features and competitive pricing. In entry-level trim, the 2012 Vauxhall Astra GTC adopts the sophisticated front suspension from the Insignia VXR, featuring Vauxhall’s HiPerStrut (High Performance Strut), combined with the clever Watt’s link rear axle for unmatched stability and handling precision. Enhancing the GTC’s chassis still further is the option of Vauxhall’s FlexRide adaptive damping. FlexRide automatically adapts to prevailing road surfaces and driving styles, providing drivers with fully optimised handling, even in the event of an emergency situation. In addition, FlexRide offers a choice of three settings – Standard, Tour or Sport – which will change the car’s character on demand at the push of a button.
The 2012 Vauxhall Astra GTC can be ordered with a choice of four engines – one diesel and three petrols. With 165PS, the 2.0 CDTi is an upgraded version of the diesel that’s fitted to some models in the Insignia and Astra ranges. All engines have a diesel particulate filter, six-speed transmission and Start/Stop as standard, maximising economy and performance. That torque also allows the Vauxhall Astra GTC a relaxed cruising gait, meaning a combined mpg of 57.6mpg and C02 emissions of just 129g/km. It also gives
drivers a range potential in excess of 700 miles. Start/Stop and a six-speed gearbox are also standard on both versions of the 1.4-litre Turbo petrol engine. With either 120PS or 140PS, the 1.4T achieves a combined 47.9mpg and 139g/km of C02 emissions, yet each still delivers crisp performance with maximum torque of 200Nm delivered between 1850-4200rpm. The most powerful engine in the range is the 1.6-litre Turbo, which produces 180PS and allows the GTC to hit a top speed of 132mph. The 2012 Vauxhall Astra GTC have the powerful shoulder section gives the car imposing proportions and a purposeful road presence. The line from the C-pillar wraps around the tail and the rear spoiler, which integrates with the roofline. LEDs – optional across the GTC range – highlight the stretched ‘wing’ motif created by the tail lamps

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Audi R8 GT

The Audi R8 GT Spyder catapults from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 3.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 317 km/h (196.97 mph). In every situation, the engine impresses with its thrust and bite – and that unmistakable sound of an Audi ten-cylinder
The Audi R8 GT Spyder comes standard with an automated six-speed R tronic transmission with two fully automatic modes. In the additional manual mode, the driver can shift gears using the paddles on the steering wheel or by flicking the joystick. At high load and revs, gear changes take only one-tenth of a second. The launch control program manages the starting sprint with high engine speed and precision-control of
The quattro permanent all-wheel drive has a strong rear-wheel bias, granted by the axle load distribution. If the situation calls for it, the system sends additional torque to the front axle. In tandem with the limited slip differential at the rear, it provides an added measure of traction, stability and cornering speed, giving it a strong lead over the rear-wheel-drive competition.

The suspension is unrivaled in its performance. Aluminum double wishbones locate the wheels, and the rack-and-pinion power steering provides intimate contact with the road. Taut tuning lowers the body by approximately 10 millimeters (0.39 in). The open high-performance sports car has 19-inch wheels, with 235/35 tires up front and 295/30 tires at the rear. The large, lightweight carbon-fiber ceramic brake discs decelerate the car with supreme ease. The ESP stabilization program has a sport mode and can also be deactivated entirely.

Visual modifications accentuate the styling of the Audi R8 GT Spyder. These include add-on parts in contrasting titanium gray, a front splitter with a dual lip, flics at the sides of the front bumper, red GT badges, round exhaust tailpipes, an enlarged diffuser and dark LED tail lights in a clear-glass design. Audi offers an optional windshield frame in matt CFRP.

2012 Sport Car The Audi R8 GT Spyder Audi engineers also trimmed weight from the technical components in the area of the transmission, wheels and brakes. In the interior, the bucket seats alone, with their chassis of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP), saved 31.5 kilograms (69.45 lb) of weight.

2012 Sport Car The Audi R8 GT Spyder In classic Audi fashion, the Audi R8 GT Spyder features a lightweight fabric soft top that is extremely quiet and fully suitable for highway cruising. Its electrohydraulic drive brings it up or down in 19 seconds, even at speeds up to 50 km/h (31.07 mph). The extendible glass rear window is nestled in the bulkhead, separate from the soft top. Integrated in the bulkhead is a rollover protection system comprising two pretensioned plates.

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2012 Morgan Sports Cars EvaGT

Morgan was one of the first car companies to see the advantage of a bonded aluminium chassis to give rigidity but also to save weight. The 2012 Morgan Sport Car EvaGT uses a further developed version of the bonded aluminium chassis of the Morgan Aero SuperSports, a chassis that successfully competes in International GT3 Sports Car Racing. Compliant with European and US safety approvals

The Morgan Motor Company  has been making new cars all along. Morgan used the unveiling of the EvaGT sports car to again commit to releasing a brand new model every two years, with new niche markets in mind. It says the EvaGT is a four-seater coupe with a bit of “automotive theatre” aimed at young sporting families, while it also has plans for “a fun weekend vehicle” and, most intriguingly, an “electric sports car
The Morgan Motor Company is the last survivor of these British sports car manufacturers. Morgan sports car has a history of successful collaborations with German suppliers BMW, Siemens and Bosch. But Morgan also works with a number of young engineering companies in the United Kingdom and with world class British university research departments The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is one of the most prestigious automotive events of the year, and is drawing the attention of more and more high-end manufacturers. Count Morgan among them, as the company has just debuted the stunning Morgan EvaGT 2+2
The Morgan Motor Company is in a good position to respond to this challenge because the company is small and flexible with a proven track record of fast development cycles. It currently manufactures one of the greenest sports cars in the world, the Morgan Four Four Sport. Morgan sports cars achieves this result with the use of the new Ford 1.6 Sigma engine coupled with a light chassis. Morgan currently has a young well qualified technical team working towards a potential 5 engineering PHD's, who will make full use of research departments at the University of Oxford, Cranfield and Birmingham City to tap into a technical knowledge network to make more efficient cars. This team is helping to develop a high torque electric motor twice as powerful as others of the same weight and size and a powerful lithium phosphate battery with a higher charge density to achieve the most efficient performance for weight so far
The turbocharged, 3.0-liter inline-six from the BMW 335i sits under the sculpted hood and produces a healthy 306 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels by either a six-speed automatic or six-speed manual. Morgan sports cars expects a scamper to 62 miles per hour to take 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 170 miles per hour. With its top speed at 170mph, Morgan sports cars Eva GT returns an impressive fuel economy of 40mpg UK, equals to 7.0lt/100km and 33.3mpg US, and has CO2 emissions of 200g/km The first public view of the 2012 Morgan sports cars EvaGT will be at the 60th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, California, USA on the 15th August 2010. The Morgan Motor Company will be taking orders worldwide with a request for a deposit of ￡5000 from prospective clients for an allocated build slot. The first 100 cars of a limited run are planned to begin production mid 2012 and the "on-road" price will be competitive for a car of this class

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2011 Chevrolet

will reveal their new product, that Colorado Rally Concept which will debut at the 2011 Buenos Aires International Auto Show. This adventurous debut vehicle to follow the truck that showed Colorado’s first in Bangkok Motor Show in April 2011.

“Both trucks give a Glimpse of the Next-generation Chevrolet global midsize pickup, the which is of huge importance to consumers in many countries around the world. For example, in Brazil, costumers made ??Chevrolet’s midsize truck the vehicle segment leader for 16 consecutive years,” Brad said Merkel, the GM Global Vehicle Line Executive.

is an unparalleled heritage and a pickup truck that is durable and dependable, and sturdy and strong. Trunk shows the incorporation of a signature design element with a legendary of Chevrolet Car.

“Colorado Rally exhibits Chevrolet’s DNA in an off road version. To develop this vehicle we did an extensive research on the off- road Motorsport. Each and every detail was deeply studied in order to deliver maximum authenticity, designed with the rally raid category in mind, also known as cross country rallying”, says Carlos Barba, GM South America Design Center director.

In order to create a real rally vehicle, the GM South America Design Studio added up to Colorado concept a wide variety of off road features such as rally windows in acrylic for higher safety against side impacts with air inlets for better air circulation, two milled aluminium tow hooks integrated to each bumper, wide fiberglass fenders, spare tire support inside the bed and tool boxes integrated. Open tailgate to improve flux of air as well as optimize the rear view and reduce the weight, and many more details

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Audi A9

This is Audi A9 concept from the reputed Spanish designer Daniel Garcia who has Ducati 6098 R concept and may other to his credit. The awesome A9 concept will be lighter than Audi’s current flagship model, A8. Inspiration for the styling of A9 comes from the stunning architectural style of Santiago Calatrava’s buildings in “La Ciudad de las Artes y de las Ciencias in Valencia


Daniel’s A9 concept is a low emission hybrid vehicle for the future. A9 concept features a single-piece windscreen and its roof is formed from nanotechnology material (which is yet to be discovered) that has a unique automatic-system that repairs damage and can also be adjusted for colors and opacity


Also, the vehicle flaunts the unique ‘electronic painting’ system that allows the owner to change the color with the touch of a button. The concept is proposed to be powered by an advanced hybrid setup which uses an internal combustion engine working in conjunction with four in-wheel electric motors

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Volkswagen Kai

The brainchild of Josep Ferriol, the Volkswagen Kai-Nalu concept car has been created as a part of his final year thesis. The futuristic sports car concept with unique design is composed of two distinctly different elements: the waves of the Mediterranean Sea and shoreline rocks. The concept car features flowing glass upper section which is inspired by the waves of the Mediterranean Sea and is designed to mimic the sea; whereas the angular, jagged bodywork underneath represents the rocks of the coastline
The mixture of two different shapes and textures represents the dynamic and forceful appearance, similar to the waves. The other unique features of the concept include highly stylized wheels which were inspired by the appearance of bicycle wheels; VW logo in the center is balanced and mounted on a bearing and clear roof. Also, there are windows and upper bodywork that provides a glimpse of the vehicle’s electric drive-train, featuring two separate motors – one mounted upfront and the other at the rear to help balance out weight distribution

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Lexus LF-A Roadster

Everyone loves fancy cars and so do we. I guess most of us dream of owning a car like the one we see in James Bond movies but only few live long enough to experience them.Here’s our pick of Top10 from the most luxurious concept cars designed by the great brains at Audi, Mazda, Peugeot, Toyota and more.These are sure to appeal to everyone. Take a look and let us know the one you fancy the most

The LF-A is a 2-door exotic concept car built as a prospective halo car for the Lexus division. Integrating the simple elegance of the new Lexus design initiative with racing–inspired style, sculpted curves and fluid lines make a dynamic statement.It’s powered by a high-revving 5.0-litre V10 engine that produces more than 368kW and capable of test-track speeds greater than 322km/h.

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2012 buick regal gs

It's here. Buick enthusiasts have been brimming with anticipation for the return of an iconic performance moniker. We've seen plenty of the new Regal, but here's our first official look at the high-performance-themed 2012 Buick Regal GS.

As expected, the car's European roots and Opel handprint are unmistakable on the visual side. The Regal GS shares many styling similarities with the Insignia OPC, including the satin-metallic, vertical air intake ducts prominently forged to the front fascia. A unique front grille sits between the bi-xenon HID headlights, while trapezoidal exhaust outlets give the rear a more striking look. An integrated rear spoiler and rocker panel extensions build up the theme of aggression. But we'd be remiss to call the Buick an Opel clone, as this Regal comes solely with front-wheel drive and four cylinders beneath the hood.

The engine pressed into service was never a secret. Regal GS drivers will be treated to a version of GM's direct-injected and turbocharged 2.0-liter Ecotec inline-four used in the Regal CXL Turbo, only with more power. Buick's tuning team fitted a 3-inch-diameter exhaust system and encouraged the intercooled, twin-scroll turbocharger to compress even greater amounts of air for a more fiery combustion. The gain in performance numbers is obvious on paper: The CXL Turbo is rated at 220 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque; the GS version puts out 255 horsepower and 295 pound-feet.




As Buick's gift to the enthusiast, a six-speed manual comes standard and helps propel the Regal GS from 0-60 mph in under 7 seconds (the CXL Turbo we just tested takes 7.5 seconds to get there). Despite its estimated 3710-pound curb weight, fuel economy isn't affected at 19 city/29 highway mpg, which is 1 mpg better in the city than the weaker CXL Turbo. The Regal GS will be offered with a six-speed automatic with Driver Shift Control at a later date, and that transmission will be sufficient for 18 city/28 highway mpg.

With fuel efficiency numbers pleasing enough for the CAFE bean counters, let's dive into the components. The target Regal customers (re: young) who are thrilled to row their own gears will no doubt also appreciate the lowered ride height, Brembo front four-pot brake calipers, real-time Computer Damping Control, and Interactive Drive Control

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