BMW M6 Gran Coupe 2013

Currently, the North American market, BMW M has a variation in its range of 3 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, X5 and X6.

On its model range 6 Series, it was appropriate models coupes and convertibles, can receive a printed scratched by the letter M.

The specialty of the division of BMW M Sport models is to design the most attractive style, powered by engines more powerful.

The most powerful

Thus, M6 coupes and convertibles are powered by a turbocharged V8 engine spirited 4.4-liter, which delivers a power of 560 hp and a torque of 500 lb-ft. Everything is mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission.

The base engine of the BMW 6 Series is a 4.4-liter V8 turbo 407 horses while the 650i Gran Coupe sees its power switch to 445 hp.

The next year, the alluring BMW Gran Coupe will also be sold M6 version.

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Audi A3 Sportback

About the new sprout from Ingolstadt, we have already reported sufficiently. Now, the Audi A3 will be upgraded to the Sportback, which is expressed mainly in an ultra-lightweight technology that makes its predecessor some 90 kg lighter. The variant with 1.4 TFSI is thus only 1205 kg heavy. In addition, the 5-door model in comparison to the three-door between the axles is 35 mm longer.

The interior reveals a audi-typical and elegant line and a good view on the instrument panel with a curved front. Through the seats is a good lateral support given and the longer wheelbase (58 mm longer) provides enough room for three adults in the back seat. For the head and legroom a few millimeters longer available. The handbrake lever has been replaced by the electromechanical parking brake, as seen on the larger models. In the trunk now 380 liters load volume are given, which can be by folding down the rear seats to increase up to 1220 liters.

The Audi A3 Sportback will initially be the same engines as the three-door. The selection includes two turbocharged gasoline engines with 1.4 and 1.8-liter and 122 or 180 hp. In addition, a 2.0-liter diesel engine with 150 horsepower joined (later also 184 hp). Those who would like to sparingly, can later rely on the efficient 1.6-liter diesel. Two 1.2-liter turbo gasoline engine with 105 hp and stroke and stroke and 1.4-liter 140 PS will follow.

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Land Rover: more than 16 different models

Since Land Rover fell under the yoke of Tata, sales have continued to grow, while the evolution of its various ranges could enjoy the same momentum.

Today, there are models:

- Defender;

- Freelander 2 (LR2);

- Discovery 4 (LR4);

- Range Rover Evoque;

- Range Rover Sport;

- Range Rover.

In North America, the Defender models are not available.

Evolving

The British brand is booming, and on all world markets, plans to offer at least 16 different models by 2020.

This was told Autocar magazine, the chief designer Gerry McGovern Land Rover.

Among these projects, we find:

- The Range Rover Evoque cabriolet;

- SUV positioned between the Evoque and the Range Rover Sport;

- Model Defender completely revised and redesigned;

- An SUV more compact than the Freelander 2 (LR2).

This is the only way for this brand, if it wants to maintain and seriously compete with German manufacturers: Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz still hold the upper hand in the luxury SUV segment.

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