Tuesday 26 June 2012

BMW M6 Coupe at Dealers before the Tuner


Unlike the M6 Convertible that can now be purchased at the BMW dealer has the confidence, the M6 Coupe late September rolls out of the workshop from BMW. This seems logical, because most people in the waning autumn the pleasure of driving with the top down. Tickles the car tuners Lumma Design from Winterlingen it but now in the fingers. The coupe is already a hot project.


Sure you can look forward to material issues in leather and Alcantara. First results are already characterized in the form of larger air intakes, a carbon bonnet, a fat rear wing and wheel arch from the widening. The centrally positioned dual tailpipes, the rear diffuser and the in-house racing wheels (10 x 21 inches front, 12.5 x 21 inch rear) round out the whole thing.




Whether you look also at the 4.4-liter V8 biturbo assaults, is not yet clear. From spring 2013 to the newly minted owners can equip their liking of the M6 coupe by Lumma.

Aston Martin Vanquish 310 AM: Here comes the successor DBS!


Very athletic Elle, coupled with a touch of luxury and extravagance: these are the hallmarks of Aston Martin - which is exactly what one expects. And it gets even! Newest trick: The AM 310, which is led by the heroic name of Vanquish and the DBS will replace.


At first glance it is: The Aston Martin's designers have done a great job and created a racing car, which probably carries the most advanced design Aston in recent years. Striking here is the sharp and powerful lines. If you look at the Vanquish from the side, falling immediately striking shoulder line and the wheel arches in the eye. The lines were scratched as with a razor blade: From the front to the rear with the integrated rear spoiler and new tail lights with inlay look.
Without doubt, this is probably the brand new top of the British. Or to put it to formulate the words of Aston Martin CEO Dr. Ulrich Bez, "The new Vanquish is the ultimate Aston Martin design dar. same time he shows ingenious innovation and present technical possibilities. It offers luxury and driving pleasure without compromising those conditions, and quickly expanded to cross the continent. "

This is also reflected in the hood. Below that is a 6.0 liter V12 snarls, which was again revised and combined with the proven six-speed automatic Touchtronic-2. This brings the Vanquish 572 hp at 692 Newton meters of torque to the tarmac. It goes from 0 to 100 in just under four seconds at 295 km / h is the end.


By the way the body was made entirely from carbon fiber. What certainly was decisive also for weight - 1739 kg of Vanquash weighs.

Inside you will find an elegant combination of Alcantara and fine leather. Of course, all exclusive material that are worthy of an Aston Martin. In addition, you will enjoy more space and luggage space is 368 liters bigger than the impressive 60 percent of the DBS. By the way, there will be as the Vanquish 2 +2 and 2 +0 seater. Here, you can revive a decades-old Aston Martin GT tradition. Finally, it remains to say is: The legend is back! And we are excited about the launch at the end of the year. Incidentally, the price is around 235,000 euros will be ... 


pictures : Astonmartin

Wednesday 20 June 2012

Introducing: Ford Focus ST


Already at the IAA 2011, we were allowed to have a look at the 250-horsepower Ford Focus ST throw, which is now in Germany is not to roll under 27 950 € over the counter.The Ecoboost turbocharged four-cylinder two-liter engine capacity and enables a sprint from zero to sixty in 6.5 seconds. 248 km / h will take up the Focus ST. For Europe, it will also give the tournament a combined version.


For a sports car, the Ford Focus ST is a 7.2 liters per hundred kilometers quite economical. This leads to the manufacturer by 20 per cent better value than its predecessor, even if the mileage better. A six-speed manual transmission is standard for care in the transmission. In addition to the aforementioned body variant tournament, there is the five-door hatchback with. Color versions of the factory are Sunset Yellow Metallic, Performance Blue, Panther Black, Arctic Silver, Frost White and Colorado Red are available.

On face: The front of the first trapezoidal grille catches your eye. At the rear there is a diffuser insert and a spoiler for the roof, which will contribute to a more stable ride and better aerodynamics.
The interior is showing special sport seats, which were created together with Recaro, and to ensure a safe grip. For the back seat of a special foam was used, which gives her wayward form and will provide more comfort. To the impressive sound of the engine is the advanced sound Symposer deliberately directed into the interior, where n for driver and front passenger provide / for increased driving pleasure.
Moreover, some driving assistants are available, which are in the driver assistance package II for an additional 1,200 euros included. Here you get an Active City Stop system for avoiding rear-end collisions, a lane departure warning, fatigue Warner, a traffic sign recognition, electrically folding exterior mirrors and an assistant for blind spots. The front and rear window is electrically heated by means of special nozzles.


images : Auto-Medienportal.Net/Ford