BMW prepared a special Vision EfficientDynamics Concept especially for the Frankfurt Motor Show and today we present you the official details surrounding this new machine.
This is the perfect mix between M3’s performance and a low fuel consumption. According to the automaker the car can go from 0 to 62 in only 4.8 seconds and scores 62.6 mpg on the E.U combined test cycle.
Compared to the 3.0-liter engine on the 335d, this concept uses only half of that boasting with a three-cylinder 1.5-liter turbodiesel matched to a six-speed DCT delivering 163 hp and 214 lb-ft of torque.
The Vision EfficientDynamics Concept uses a new strong hybrid system and apparently BMW will pull the plug on the two-mode hybrid system coming with the new X6.
We all love races and every now and then we need to see something good happening on the track. That’s why we bring you this interesting piece of news about a powerful car made by Ford.
Up until now, the 2010 Taurus SHO and the track didn’t make such a cute couple despite the twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 engine and the 365 hp of the former. But even so, this SHO took the chance in a straight-line foot race at the New England Dragway in Epping, New Hampshire.
The 4,300-pound Taurus ran against a Fox body Mustang and won the race fair and square notching an amazing 13.92 at 100 mph.
Congratulation Taurus for a beautiful performance!
The British car builder Noble presented to the public a set of official images and details of its new £200,000 M600 supercar powered by a Volvo-based twin-turbo 4.4 L V8 engine delivering 450, 550 or 650 hp and a max torque output of 618 lb-ft. In terms of performance the M600 can fly at 60mph in just 3.0 seconds, 100 mph n 6.5 seconds not to mention an impressive top speed of 225 mph.
For this huge amount of money you’ll get a car build from a stainless steel tub, tube skeleton and chassis, and carbon fiber body panels for 2810 lbs curb weight.
The traction control system can be deactivated any time and the ESP system and anti-lock brakes are completely out of the picture. Shifting will breathe old school through its lungs because the car uses a 6-speed manual gearbox and no paddle shifters.
The most important piece of news is that on September 19-21 the M600 will be unveiled to the public at the Goodwood Revival.
I think it’s time to say that the show is finally over for the special edition Bugatti Veyrons.
According to some rumors, the Grand Sport Sang Bleu unveiled last weekend at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance will most probably be the last special edition Veyron signed by Molsheim. Veyron announced 300 units to be released for sale and reports say that 250 of them already found their masters.
The next project waiting to happen is now known as Bordeaux but the details surrounding it are yet to be discovered.
We’ll keep you posted with more information!
Although only three years have past since the first launch, the popular Kia cee’d model falls today under the knife. Changes are not only on the surface because the car received a new diesel engine, an inner change and a completely new design.
On the main front, the Korean manufacturer added a new grille and headlamps with an aggressive design, inspired by the model Forte Koup. Also the spoilers have been updated, hence resulting in an increased length of the machine with 25 mm. Otherwise, the profile and the back does not show important changes, only mirrors with turn signal built or new interior design of the taillights.
Facelift is applicable to all three body versions (hatchback, SW and pro_cee’d) and the official launch was scheduled to take place at the Auto Salon in Frankfurt.
This is a successful facelift and the picture below speaks for itself.
A Japanese newspaper reported a few days ago that Toyota is thinking to add another cheap Yaris-based hybrid to the family. According to some rumors this new baby will be cheaper than the Honda Insight: for example, in Japan the car will be sold for $15,650 and in exchange of your money you’ll benefit from a 94 mpg fuel efficiency rating but the same 10-15 urban test cycle rated the new Prius at no more than 89 mpg. I don’t know if these numbers are the real deal but the real world driving conditions will speak the truth once the cars will hit the streets.
There’s a big chance that the EPA ratings will dance around 50s while the real world performance will be of 40s.
We’ll keep you posted with more information as soon as Toyota will make an official announcement.
Morgan automaker proudly presented the breath-taking Aero SuperSports vehicle which is basically an Aeromax targa. The Aero was initially presented at Villa d’Este but Morgan surprised everyone at the Monterey 2009 when they unveiled this car along with 50 other astonishing vehicles.
The 2010 Aero SuperSports boasts with an aluminum chassis and a BMW 4.8-liter V8 matched to a six-speed stick or automatic transmission. A unique feature is the two piece top that can be very easily removed.
The official press release announced that only 200 units will be available on the market but according to some rumors, 80 of them already found their drivers for $187,000 per piece.
General Motors is getting ready to introduce on the market in November 2010 together with the 20100 Chevy Volt the new 230-mpg Chevy Volt charger.
Every Volt will be sold with one of these two charges: a 240V unit (pictured below) that will require installation into a powerful connection or a 120V portable charging unit that will work perfectly plugged into any regular outlet in the garage.
It’s obvious that the former is a lot stronger than the portable unit but the needs of each customer are different. Also, you should know that options for you are also the coiled orange cord on the 240V and the regular straight cord but we have a year ahead of us so… who knows what will happen next?!
The American consumption has different standards than the rest of the globe especially if you compare their levels with the Asian ones. That’s one of the reasons why Alfa Romeo decided to keep their petite MiTo only for themselves considering it to be too small for US. Too bad because this is a very pretty car and the only 150 special Imola Edition MiTos will stay home.
The Imola yellow – painted vehicle will run on 18-inch wheels and will feature beautiful chromed mirror caps, red brake calipers and Pelle Frau leather.
We’ll keep you posted with more info on pricing and release date.
BMV is planning to amaze everyone at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show but the top of the spear will be the 50th anniversary of the famous Mini.
In order to celebrate this event, Mini will invite the SE 50 Mayfair and 50 Camden to the party and will get a special placard on the nose and ear-splitting audio system.
In addition to all that, the stands will show off the entire Rolls-Royce line (Ghost incl.) next to BMW’s Efficient Dynamics fleet including the ActiveHybrid 7 and Active Hybrid X6 models.
Have fun and don’t forget to wish MINI Happy birthday!
