BMW Z4 sDrive18i : New Entry-level Engine for the BMW Roadster

The current, so-called "facelift" for the BMW Z4 holds ready manageable updates. The most important innovation in the BMW Z4 range: the new entry-level engine "sDrive 18i" with 156 hp. 

Under the long bonnet of the BMW Z4 sDrive18i a 2.0-liter engine works with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. At a speed of 5,000 revolutions per minute, the unit braces a maximum output of 156 hp to the rear axle. Between 1,250 and 4,400 rpm, the new variant of the four-cylinder drive its maximum torque of 240 Newton meters. The new BMW Z4 sDrive18i is equipped with a six-speed manual transmission and optional with an eight-speed Sports automatic gearbox. The sprint from zero to 100 km / h to the Z4 sDrive 18i in 7.9 seconds (automatic: 8.1 seconds) complete, its top speed will be 221 km / h.

Determined in the EU test cycle average fuel consumption of the BMW Z4 sDrive18i is to be both manual and automatic transmission respectively with 6.8 liters per 100 kilometers. A value which is somewhat surprising: under normal conditions, a consumption of less than 10 liters should adjust. Judging by his performance a consumption that is slightly too high.

The BMW TwinPower Turbo technology package in the new BMW Z4 Drive18i includes acting on the twin-scroll principle, turbocharging, gasoline direct High Precision Injection, fully variable valve control system VALVETRONIC and the variable camshaft control system double VANOS. Identical in composition of this technology package also comes in 2.0 liter also drives the BMW Z4 sDrive20i and BMW Z4 sDrive28i used. For this an eight-speed Sports automatic including shift paddles on the steering wheel is offered as an alternative to the standard six-speed manual transmission. An optimized tuning of the automatic transmission helps them to further improve the acceleration values ​​sprint from zero to 100 km / h All other engine variants sDrive20i, sDrive28i, sDrive35i and sDrive35is remain in the offer.

Conclusion about the BMW Z4 sDrive18i: 

The new entry-level engine is suitable for roadster fans, where sheer power is not too important. The consumption of the Z4 18i is somewhat too high compared to the power output.

Source : BMW

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McLaren P1: yours for only $ 1.2 million

Recently in Beverly Hills, in the context of a private meeting, the British manufacturer had a fantastic P1 coupled with its technical and its official list price, and in which we also found the posted price of the fireball to come.

There was talk of a sum of $ 1.2 million, for to acquire one of the 500 models will be assembled by hand.

With its chassis and carbon fiber bodywork, the McLaren announces P1 weighs only 1300 pounds.

Under its long hood roars, the V8 twin-turbo 3.8-liter MP4-12C, but this time combined with a kinetic energy recovery (KERS). In total, the power of sports car should be around 960 horses.

Photos : © McLaren

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McLaren 12 C Can-Am presented

When in Pebble Beach / California, you can marvel at the McLaren yesterday 12 C Can-Am Edition Race Concept. It is a study of McLaren, which has its origin in the McLaren GT and should provide with only 1200 kg his race fitness to the test. The speech is also one to almost two-thirds higher output because of the special aerodynamics. Less typical is the race car überarbeeitete 3.8-six-cylinder engine that provides the power.

See the first pictures of the cars can be seen here:

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Introducing : Lexus GS 450h F-Sport

The Lexus GS Lexus GS 450h comes with the F-Sport in the fourth round and the 16th To June 2012 have in Germany. Does the hybrid 345 hp and is equipped with a six-cylinder petrol engine, which alone contributes 209 hp. The starting price starts at € 54 750 € 71 806 and ends at.

The so-called pellet grill (named after the uniquely shaped like children's toys) with the wedge-shaped indentations on the sides is a major difference from the front face of the predecessor. The lines on the sides, however, is known. In addition, strikingly large tail lamps are to be drawn into the tail. Only about 2 inches, he has become longer, 3 inches higher. Nevertheless, there is more space in the interrior and much more with 483 liters of cargo space.

As a middle-class car it is also in the interior, especially the features demanded by some. The instruments for the driver to look good and operate. The valves were covered with leather. The centrally mounted screen is down pretty big and the seats offer a very dynamic character.

The Lexus GS 450h is the first hybrid that features a steering-linked rear suspension. Although this is directed only to a maximum of two degrees with, but makes for better cornering. Available in addition to other sports is also the S + mode.

Again, for features: Four variants of the Lexus GS 450h will be acquired. There are already at the base model is a rear view camera, bi-xenon headlamps and automatic headlight range control. There are also LED daytime running lights, automatic air conditioning and a limiter for the belt force (for front and rear seats). Other trim levels offer with the Executive Line (6750 + €), the F-Sport (+ € 17 050) and Luxury Line (+ € 15 750). This can be upgraded with additional packages.

photos : Auto-Medienportal.Net

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BMW presents i8 Spyder Concept

In a few days there will be on display at the auto show in Beijing, the BMW Concept i8 Spyder. This offer her third Munich BMW i-electric model, a plug-in hybrid, which makes 354 hp and one-on reaches 250 km / h limited top speed. In just five seconds, according to BMW with the study vehicle from zero to one hundred. This value is the stated consumption of only three liters per hundred kilometers of such a range of quite considerable.


The electric motor on the front axle alone makes 131 hp. He has a range of up to 30 kilometers on its own. Less than two hours should be required to the lithium ion battery recharge. Rear features a petrol engine with three cylinders and 223 hp for the driving charge. Overall, the two units come to a torque of 550 Nm. The pilots, two different modes to choose from, an Eco-mode and a sport.

The basis for the Spyder put it, a year ago, BMW presented 2 +2 Coupé Concept i8. This will go into series production in 2014 even. When Spyder the wheelbase has been shortened slightly and there are stylish swinging doors and a rear glass. When it gets rainy times is to provide a folding roof in two parts for the necessary protection.

Otherwise, the two-seater is characterized by several features. For example, you can display with a smartphone, any nearby charging stations, according to the pre-program load time and call up the current state of charge. The preheating of the interior is also possible. The journey planning using navigation data is very extensive and is available when needed even public transport and the parking situation with a.

Images:  BMW

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New BMW X6 2012 facelift

At the Geneva Motor Show 2012 BMW presents the new facelift of the current Sports Activity Coupe X6. Selective updates on design and new features to the BMW X6 prepare for the fall of its product life cycle.

As recognition of the X6 can e.g. The most distinctively shaped kidney are higher-placed fog and tail lights with LED technology. The X6 can be called "the only car in the segment" optionally equipped with adaptive LED headlamps, as it says at BMW.

Who wants to spice up X6 optically addition, it must do to be no coercion: The program will include the optional equipment expanded by 20-inch bi-color alloy rims and a hood with a pronounced power dome powerful.

For performance junkies particularly relevant: the M Sport Edition with the first M-diesel with 381 hp and M550d massive 740 Nm of torque.

(Photos: Car-Reporter)

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Sport Car : Ferrari Millenio

The new sport automotive concept known as Ferrari Millenio may be a results of style analysis of futuristic electrical automotive that takes inspiration from the architectural concept. This futuristic sport automotive is formed as a brand new aesthetic approach. The author of Ferrari Miellenio is Marko Petrovic who has finished the master degree in transportation style from Domus Academy in 2010 that based mostly on Milan. based mostly on the styleer’s opinion the event of automotive technological may be a breakthrough from the event of visual design.

The project of Ferrari Millenio is an innovative concepts that's not restricted by a box of potentialities. the outside style of the automotive is characterised by the presence of various form, complicated type and conjointly optical illusion. This futuristic electrical sedan feature 2 motors engine. Another distinctive part of this automotive style is that the use of buckycraper material that is resulted from a skinny sheet fabricated from carbon nanotube in order that the vehicle is light-weight indeed.

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New Toyota FCV-R

Several automobile pictures below show the preview of Toyota FCV-R concept that is planned to travel on production in 2015. The automobile is resulted from a deep analysis of mid-size hatchback with are completed with a fuel cell powertrain. Toyota FCV-R concept has been revealed at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show at the side of different automobile variants like Fun-Vii ideas and FT-EV II. The dimension of the automobile is accentuated by 4.7 meters of long with the outside options aerodynamic line that is galvanized from Prius variant. Along the flank there's additionally sharp line.

Toyota FCV-R variant has stretched overhang combined with special wheel arches. Either the front and rear finish of the automobile has same surface treatment and are completed with massive trapezoidal component located on very cheap (the front grille/rear diffuser) and higher lights and L-shaped aspect openings that giving frame to the entire sections.

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Toyota GRMN Hybrid Concept

The new sport automotive concept that is termed as GRMN Sports Hybrid Concept II could be a 2-seater roadster that is powered by a hybrid drivetrain and completed with a mid-mounted engine and an electrical motor on the front. This class Toyota Hybrid sport sedan was created by adopting the styling of racing hybrid concept that was exhibited at 2010 Tokyo Auto Show.

The GRMN hybrid roadster is formed in mid – size dimension, with 4,350mm of length, 1,890 mm of width, 1,200 mm of height and a wheelbase measures two,575 mm. The front and rear finish style is presented in dark gray carbon fiber wings that are extended from the lighting part and from the front yet as rear spoilers.

Visually these styles are appropriate indeed together of polished soft prime cowl, the “blades” on the side’s automotive that unites spacious air intake and a special wings on rear shoulder appearance quite class.

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