Concept Cars : BMW Gina Textile Fabric Skinned Car

BMW GINA Light Visionary Model: BMW of the future?

BMW’s design department has been working overtime lately. Just last month, German car manufacturers are presented M1 Hommage Concept at the Villa d’Este Concours on the shores of Lake Como, Italy. Now, Munich has officially taken the wraps off a new design study called the GINA Light Visionary Model, a creation BMW says should not be seen as “just a concept car,” but “a whole new approach to automotive design.”

With its GINA (Geometry and Functions in ‘N’ Adaptations) model, BMW is the creative freedom that could be offered in future cars, while a conventional front-mounted eight-cylinder rear wheel drive platform and explore.

The surface of the concept with a new material that BMW says is very resistant to expansion, durable and flexible. Under cover material is a light aluminum subframe that moveable via electric and hydraulic controls, so the surface can be transformed, even after the owner of the request.

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Classic Dream Car : Aston Martin DB5 : James Bond Car

The 1963 Aston Martin DB5 was an improved DB4. The DB series was named after David Brown (the head of Aston Martin from 1947–1972).
The DB5 is famous for being the first and most recognised cinematic James Bond car. It has been featured in several films, most notably Goldfinger, Thunderball, GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, and Casino Royale.

The principal differences between the DB4 and DB5 are: The engine was enlarged from 3.7 L to 4.0 L, A new five-speed transmission . Three SU carburettors, producing 282 bhp (210 kW), propelling the car to 145 mph (233 km/h): this engine, available on the Vantage (high powered) version of the DB4 since March 1962, became the standard Aston Martin power unit with the launch in September 1963 of the DB5.

According to wikipedia The Aston Martin DB5 is a luxury sports car that was made by Aston Martin. Released in 1963, it was an evolution of the final series of DB4. The DB series was named honoring David Brown (the head of Aston Martin from 1947–1972).

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Mercedes G Class Brabus V12 S Biturbo 2010

The world’s most highly effective off-roader now comes in a putting broad model: On the Geneva Engine Present 2010 the BRABUS G V12 S Biturbo WIDESTAR celebrates its world debut Mercedes G Class Brabus.

This exclusive distinctive product is powered by a twin-turbo twelve-cylinder motor with 700 hp (690 bhp) / 515 kW. BRABUS builds the five-door by hand based about the newest Mercedes G-Class. Like all extraordinary versions from BRABUS, accepted with the German Federal Vehicle Registration Company (Kraftfahrtbundesamt) as an car producer, the BRABUS G V12 S Biturbo WIDESTAR is available with an intensive list of luxurious appointments. The ultra-powerful 4×4 begins at 394,900 Euros MSRP.

Because the design designation indicates, the motor bay with the G-Class automobile homes the BRABUS SV12 S motor originally formulated for your BRABUS ROCKET with a best speed of 365.7 km/h (227.2 miles per hour)..! The high-performance engine is based on the V12 Biturbo engine from the latest Mercedes S 600 design. Inside the state-of-the-art BRABUS motor store displacement of your three-valve engine is elevated from five.5 to 6.3 liters (336 to 384 cu. in.) using the help of a particular crankshaft with lengthier stroke, bigger cylinder bore and greater pistons. Furthermore, the cylinder heads are re-machined and fitted with particular camshafts.

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Super Car : Maserati MC12

The Maserati MC12 is really a big two-seater sports vehicle created by Italian automobile maker Maserati to allow a racing variant to compete from the FIA GT Championship. The automobile entered production in 2004 with 30 automobiles produced (5 of which had been not for sale) A more twenty five have been created in 2005 making a complete of 50 automobiles accessible for clients, every single of which were pre-sold for €600 000.

Maserati intended and built the car on the chassis with the Enzo Ferrari but the ultimate car is a lot bigger with less drag coefficient. The MC12 is longer, wider and taller and contains a sharper nose and smoother curves than the Enzo Ferrari, that has faster acceleration, far better braking overall performance (shorter braking distance) along with a increased prime velocity. The leading rate of your Maserati MC12 is 330 kilometres each hr (205 mph) whereas the leading pace of the Enzo Ferrari is 350 kilometres every hour (217.five mph)

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Dream Car : Porsche Boxster Spyder 2011

Porsche Boxster Spyder 2011, The draft goes like this: Take an aging sports car and parts of the RAID Corporate’m stolen for a few high-performance products, probably by a top model. Tweak the suspension tuning, throw on some wider rubber Pare to standard functions, add a smidge more horsepower and then a few cosmetic changes so that it is on the showroom floor. Finally, slap on a more expensive price.

We have seen many times do, but rarely carried out so well. With the recently updated when starting Boxster S, Porsche has developed a completely new model Spyder Boxster series, join as its new flagship. Although the two-seat follows the recipe above, we must admit that there appears to be something, but kit-based and short-sighted.

We are big fans of Porsche Boxster Spyder, but that’s almost everybody else. With an optimal mid-engine design, near-perfect suspension tuning and famous efficient brakes, the only thing entry-level Porsche lacked long-term model range is excited. We welcomed the special variants like the 550 Spyder 50th Anniversary Edition RS60 Spyder and Design Edition 2, they apparently went as quickly as they came.

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Electric Car : Tesla Model S

The Tesla Model S sedan Tesla Motors in the development. There is an electric car that was code-named White Star in the research and development in advance. It was the 30th in a press release of June 2008 Announced. A prototype vehicle was at a press conference on March 26, 2009 show.

Production for the retail market is expected to begin in early 2012 with an exercise price of U.S. $ 57,400. The basic model has a range of 160 miles (260 km) when fully charged, and a 0-60 mph (0-97 kmh) acceleration of 5.6 seconds.

There are also larger batteries are available with a range of 230 and 300 miles (480 km and 370). The prices for the larger batteries are not yet known. Announced Normal charging time is 3-5 hours depending on battery capacity and a 45-minute Quick Charge, will be possible when a 480 V electrical outlet connected. Moreover, a battery-swap possible in less than five minutes.

Tesla Motors announced on 20 May 2010 from a partnership with Toyota to the new cheaper model S on the former NUMMI assembly plant in Fremont, California to produce.

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British Sports Car : TVR Tuscan

TVR Tuscan are British Sports Car and TVR is an independent British manufacturer of sports cars and was up in 2006 and based in the seaside town of Blackpool, Lancashire, but has since divided it into several smaller companies and moved elsewhere.

The company manufactures lightweight sports cars with powerful engines and was the third largest specialist sports car manufacturer in the world and offers a wide range of coupes and convertibles. Most vehicles use an internal straight-6 cylinder engine design, others an inhouse V8. TVR sports cars are made of steel tube, wrapped in fiberglass body together.

TVR two arms are TVR Engineering, which manufactures sports cars and grand tourers, and TVR Power, their powertrain division. The company had a turbulent recent history and an uncertain future.

TVR Tuscan Engine

Five different inline six-cylinder engine options were offered to customers. Four of these variants of the 4.0 L Speed ​​Six making different amounts were in power and torque chosen according to equipment level. The last was a 3.6 L Speed ​​Six which produced the same amount of energy as the lowest level, 4.0 L engine, although slightly less torque.
Bore and stroke: 96 mm (3.8 in) of 92 mm (3.6 in) (4.0 L) or 96 mm (3.8 in) of 83 mm (3.3 in) (3.6 L ).

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Japan Sports Car : Mazda RX8 Review

The Mazda RX8 is a sports car manufactured by Mazda Motor Corporation. It first appeared in 2001 at the North American International Auto Show. It is the successor to the RX-7 and like its predecessors in the RX range, it is driven by a rotary engine. The RX-8 began North American sales in the model year 2004.

Mazda rotary engine vehicles introduced in the U.S. in 1971, beginning with the R100, followed by the RX-2 RX-3 RX-4 RX-5, and then three generations of RX-7 sports car. However, the lack of creature comfort and ease of use, with the high price and a declining interest in sports cars and coupes coupled at this time, go with the Mazda RX-7 from most major markets except Japan. After 1995 Mazda suffered from a relatively insignificant product line in the U.S. save the MX-5 Miata.

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