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BMW announced that the Z4 will get a facelift by 2012. The details have not yet been disclosed but the roadster will definitely have a new powerplant to add some oomph into its performance.

In the US, the BMW Z4 comes in three versions: Z4 sDriveis, Z4 sDrive35i, and Z4 sDrive30i. The sDriver30i depends on a 3.0L inline 6-cylinder powerplant that gives out 255 horsepower. This will change next year with the BMW Z4 getting a 4-cylinder turbocharged engine to replace the six-cylinder powerplant. Insiders say that the new engine will deliver the same power as the old engine. The BMW 328i is also getting this 4-cylinder engine.

The German carmaker is not implementing major changes for the Z4′s interior and exterior. However, there are some rumors that it will borrow some elements from the CS Concept unveiled back in 2007.

The entry level Z4 will have a 4-cylinder heart giving out 255 horsepower for its 2012 upgrade but the output is expected to be pegged still at 255 horsepwoer. The sDrive35i will still depend on the inline six-cylinder powerplant with an output of 300 horsepwoer. Top speed will still be at 155 mph.

The 2012 Z4 is expected to debut before the end of the year but sales will start on the first quarter of 2012. The current model has a sticker price of $46,500 for the entry level Z4 and we can expect the 4-cylinder BMW Z4 next year to have a cheaper tag price.

BMW M3: Celebrating 25 years and 4 generations of a great car [Video]

June 22nd, 2010 Posted in BMW, BMW M Cars, History, M3 | No Comments » The M3 was launched in 1986 deriving its DNA from the E0 3-Series, and the history of automotive was re-written for the BMW brand.
Since the roll out of the very first M3, BMW has released three more generations of this vehicle. Through modifications of the engine, chassis, and aerodynamics of a standard 3-Series, an M3 performance car is born for enthusiasts.
The original 4-cylinder engine, fitted to the coupe or convertible M3, was replaced by the E36 6-cylinder model that was subsequently made as a coupe, convertible, and a sedan for the first time.
The BMW M3 takes the next chapter when the E46 came with a straight-six powerplant made available in convertible and coupe variants.
The current M3 E90/92/93 series was rolled out back in 2007 with its power given out by a new V-8 powerplant. The current M3 is offered as a sedan, hardtop convertible, and coupe variants.
With the celebration of the 25^th year of the M3, we want to share to our readers videos which detail the different M3 generations. It will take about half an hour to watch everything but it will all be worth it if you are a BMW fan.

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More Carbon Fiber on Future BMW Models

May 1st, 2010 Posted in BMW | No Comments » The public will now be seeing more carbon fiber in future BMW units. According to reports, the carmaker has discovered numerous other ways to maximize the use of the material. BMW officially announced that they will be using carbon fiber extensively in their Megacity electric vehicle. The carbon fiber frenzy won’t be exclusive to BMW’s electric car project, though.
According to Ian Robertson, the global sales head of the company, BMW intends to be the first car company to use massive volumes of carbon fiber in all of their vehicles. Robertson adds that by maximizing the use of carbon fiber on their cars, better economies will be tapped into.
To date, BMW and partner company SGL Group plans to construct a $100 million carbon fiber manufacturing plant. This should be able to supply enough carbon fiber for BMW’s electric car. Robertson also revealed during the interview in Beijing Motor Show that this plant will be situated in Washington.
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BMW’s ActiveHybrid 7 for Spring 2010

March 29th, 2010 Posted in BMW | No Comments » This spring is going to be a great time for all the BMW lovers out there.
Why? Many reasons really. One of them can definitely be attributed to this baby, though.
Feast your eyes on the BMW ActiveHybrid 7, which is scheduled to be available during this season.
It is a luxury sedan with room to seat five. What is considered a “mild hybrid system” powers the vehicle. It has 440 horsepower attached to its 4.4 liter V8 engine, not to mention 20 horsepower attached to its electric motor.
It is estimated that the hybrid system will reduce not only emissions but also fuel consumption by as much as fifteen percent!

2011 BMW 1-Series – Rendered

March 20th, 2010 Posted in BMW | No Comments »
When you are talking about BMW – you have to remember the brand new 2011 BMW 1-Series right?  This is a car that not only do I absolutely love but it is actually one of those particular cars that seems to stick out in your head.  This car has been the topic of many conversations, as it has been spotted being driven around Germany as early as last year.
However, the 2011 BMW 1-Series is definitely one of the larger BMW cars that I have seen and its engine is certainly something that I did not expect to find.  It is going to have between a 1.4 to 3.0 liter turbo engine.
The point?  The 2011 BMW 1-Series is going to rock and it is going to kick butt as soon as it comes out.

BMW’s concept car ActiveHybrid 5 this week at Geneva

March 2nd, 2010 Posted in 5 Series, Concept car, Hybrid | No Comments » BMW is set to give the world a preview of their gasoline-electric concept hybrid this week at the Geneva Motor Show. The luxury carmaker will showcase the ActiveHybrid 5 Concept side by side with the 6-cylinder and V8 models.
The concept car ActiveHybrid 5 has under its hood a sophisticated hybrid setup that involves a 6-cylinder gasoline direct injected and twin turbocharged engine paired with a lithium ion battery dependent electric motor.

The electric motor of this green car registers 54 horsepower and is linked to the gasoline engine via a special clutch. When the driver hits the brakes or when the car is coasting, the electric motor will be activated as a generator to charge the batteries.
The hybrid system is similar to the setup of the ActiveHybrid 7 where the electric motor is paired with a V8. According to BMW designers, the technology allows one to save about 10% of fuel and it also permits all-electric driving in the city streets. It also makes use of a stop-start technology to save more fuel. Weather control is also controlled by the battery and does not depend on the engine.
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How To Purchase A BMW!

February 27th, 2010 Posted in BMW | No Comments » Buying a car is a huge, huge deal and if you have been dreaming of buying a BMW, you know that there are a few steps that you need to follow in order to make sure that you not only find the right deal on your BMW but that you find the right model for you.
To be perfectly honest, BMW has a lot of different cars and models to choose from and that is why you need to make sure that you find yourself the model that you might be looking for.  This will take some research, as you want to ensure that you get everything out of the car that you possibly can.
Four door, two door, high power?  These are all things that you will want to ask yourself when you are looking to purchase a brand new BMW!

A Blast from ’06: The BMW Concept Coupe

February 8th, 2010 Posted in Concept car | No Comments » I was browsing through some BMW archives today, and came across something that literally took my breath away: the BMW Concept Coupe, from all the way back in 2006.
There is something about this concept that is both classic and modern. I don’t know, something about it strikes me as being evocative of a Rolls Royce Silver Ghost, and believe me when I say that is an absolutely enormous compliment.
Way back when this was revealed, it was done in the days leading up to the Mille Miglia, a contemporary road race designed for those cars which originally competed in the first event, which took place between the years of 1933 and 1957. As it happened, back then the fastest time was set by the BMW 328, which got an average of more than 100 miles per hour in 1940.

BMW News: They Will Launch Two New Cars!

January 30th, 2010 Posted in BMW | No Comments »
It seems that everyone in the world is switching up their gears and going from the bigger and bulkier cars and moving on down to the smaller, more compact cars.  To be honest, I think that is a better option – only because the cars are better all around for the environment as well as the overall appeal of the cars.  BMW is no different and they are actually switching up their way of thinking too.
In 2014, they are actually rumored to release two cars that are right around the same size of the 1Series and honestly … I think that is great!  One car is rumored to be electric and it was actually shown just a few short weeks ago at the Detroit Auto Show.
The other car – not quite sure what they have in store for it but this little clip of a picture is a sneak peek!

2011 convertible and coupe BMW 3-Series gets refreshed engine, single turbo for 335i

January 24th, 2010 Posted in 3 series, BMW | 1 Comment »

The BMW 3 Series sedan is expected to hit the market by 2011 as a 2012 model but the carmaker is not taking things lightly as it gives the current 3 Series coupe and convertible a mild upgrade inside and out for the 2011 model.

The most noticeable change are the reshaped headlamp clusters making the design go well with the wider grille and lower front end of the car. The tail lights retain their old shape but the reflectors got a reworked detailing. The hood looks a bit wider, side mirrors more extended, and the air dam at the tail end of the car also gets more contour lines.

Aside from its looks, the 3-Series has some changes under its hood. A single turbo version will be replacing the twin turbo charged 3.0L. The new engine called N55 was recently launched as the power plants for the 535i Gran Turismo and for the 740i. The new engine resolves the turbo lag which might have been experienced by drivers with the twin turbo system. The N55 makes use of dual exhaust inlets that result to faster spinning of the turbine because of the better balance achieved with the incoming pulses.

Renault To Launch Four New Zero Emission Cars By 2011

The next generation of eco green vehicles are getting ready to hit the streets in about a year. If Renault will have its way, then we could be witnessing its latest line of zero emission vehicles in the year 2011. this new line should provide a much needed respite from the pollution and the addition to carbon gases added to the environment by today’s cars.

This latest addition to the latest growing environment friendly vehicles from Renault is named, Renault ZE (zero emission) and was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2009. The Renault ZE series is comprised of two seat Urban Car, a light commercial vehicle, an electric family car and a city car. With the new line of its urban vehicles, Renault is also introducing an all new market trend, where the consumers will be provided with an option of renting the rechargeable batteries, instead of buying the expensive power house that give the cars the energy to operate.

The whole idea behind the rent-a-battery program is to provide the users with the ease of mind as far as the batteries are concerned. The consumers will be able to recharge their car batteries via regular electrical outlets, that would take about four to eight hours and all the while they can have a spare battery for use in emergencies.

Home Home All-new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Features Dramatic Design Auto Spectator: February 14, 2011 Search new car features, prices, specifications & pictures: Google Custom Search By admin - Posted on September 8th, 2008 Tagged: 2011 • Auto Shows • Chevrolet • Chevrolet Cruze • GM • Paris Motor Show Read the full article or car review below: Browse by vehicle type green cars and hybridsGreen cars/hybrids SUVSupercars SUVConvertibles SUVCoupes SUVSedans SUVSUVs SUVCompact Cars SUVWagons SUVVans & Minivans SUVSports Cars SUVTrucks Paris Motor Show Preview: First Images of the Chevrolet Cruze

Detroit, 2008-08-21 - The first photographs of Chevrolet's all-new Cruze sedan - making its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show in October - reveal a dynamic four-door coupe that proves exciting design and value are not mutually exclusive.

2011 Chevrolet Cruze

On sale beginning in Europe from March next year, Cruze features a dramatic re-interpretation of the traditional sedan featuring Chevrolet's new global design language that is becoming a signature on all new products carrying the gold bowtie.

Cruze's arching roof-line, extending from the steeply raked windshield to its sloping rear pillars and short rear deck, brings coupe-like proportions to a compact sedan.

Wider and longer than most of its competitors, Cruze has a purposeful stance with its wheels located at the outer edges of the tautly drawn bodywork. Noticeably tight body panel fits and a restrained use of exterior trim add to a high quality, 'hewn from solid' appearance.

Cruze's dramatic profile is matched by bold front styling, with large headlamp housings that wrap around the front corners and sweep up, arrow-like, into the fenders and sculpted hood. Other distinct design themes include a concave shoulder line, the two-tier grille and a "wheels-out/body-in" stance. Inside, Cruze features a 'twin cockpit' design motif, first introduced in the iconic Corvette sports car.

"Our goal in designing Cruze was to be bold, not evolutionary," says chief designer Taewan Kim. "We wanted to take a big step forward, making a strong design statement for Chevrolet products around the world."

Visitors to the Paris show will see how Chevrolet's progressive design is also reflected in the quality of Cruze's interior. The use of grained surfaces, soft-touch materials and low gloss trim panels ensures a quality ambience that echoes the clean, harmonious design of the exterior.

At launch in Europe, Cruze will be available with 16-valve, 1.6-liter (112 hp/82 kW) and 1.8-liter (140 hp/103 kW) gasoline engines featuring variable valve timing (VVT) on both inlet and exhaust sides, giving more power as well as better fuel economy and lower emissions. A new 2.0-liter turbo diesel, developing 150 hp/ 110 kW and 320 Nm of torque adds power with even greater frugality. Five-speed manual gearboxes and an all-new automatic transmission, Chevrolet's first six-speed application in the compact segment, complete the powertrain menu.

With sales in Europe up by 23 percent for the first six months of 2008, Chevrolet is GM Europe's fastest-growing mainstream brand. The arrival of Cruze spearheads an exciting new product roll-out program that is expected to propel the brand to even greater success.

"We are proud that Europe is leading the introduction for this global product," said Wayne Brannon, Executive Director, Chevrolet Europe. "Chevrolet has always stood for expressive value and Cruze delivers on that promise like never before. It further redefines Chevrolet with its design, quality, materials and great style inside and out. The fit and finish for gaps and interfaces sets a new standard for this segment in Europe and around the world."

Cruze is the result of a development process harnessing GM's global expertise and is the first of a new family of compact products that will deliver world class quality. It will be backed by expected highest scores in all major crash safety ratings.

The Chevrolet Cruze will be available in Europe from March 2009, followed by other global markets with regional-specific engine choices.

FIAT Flatout, Mobil terpendek di dunia !! Cek dah

Kita semua tahu bahwa FIAT adalah salah satu perusahaan produsen mobil terbesar di dunia, berjuta-juta produknya telah tersebar di seluruh penjuru dunia. Sudah banyak jenis mobil FIAT yang menjadi primadona bagi jutaan penggemar mobil di seluruh dunia. salah satu produk FIAT yang bisa menarik perhatian dunia adalah FIAT Flatout.

FIAT Flatout terkenal bukan karena modelnya yang canggih, melainkan karena ukuran tingginya yang sangat ceper. Mobil FIAT Flatout ini bahkan dinobatkan sebagai mobil umum terpendek di dunia, tinggi mobil ini hanya sekitar 40 centi, atau setara dengan mesin pemotong rumput.


Keseluruhan tinggi body mobil ini bahkan hampir sama dengan tinggi bannya. sedangkan jarak antara body terbawah dengan permukaan tanah hanya sekitar 6 cm. Tak heran jika mobil ini dinobatkan sebagai mobil terpendek di dunia. bahkan saking pendeknya, mobil ini bisa
menerobos bagian bawah truk.




Untuk dapat mengendarai mobil ini, si pengendara harus meluruskan kakinya saat menegmudi (layaknya mengemudikan gokart). Untuk kecepatanya, FIAT Flatout tak perlu diragukan, karena walaupun ukuranya ceper, kecepatanya tetap sama denga kebanyakan mobil normal lainya.

What recession? 2011 Bentley Mulsanne prices start at $285,000

Bentley will not be attending the 2009 LA Auto Show that opens its doors to the media in a couple of hours. Nonetheless, that did not stop Bentley from making headlines today with the release of pricing details of its new 2011 Mulsanne sedan.

The 2011 Bentley Mulsanne will hit dealerships in the middle of 2010 with prices starting at $285,000. Of course, handling, destination fees and an extensive list of options should bring that price close to $300,000.

The 2011 Mulsanne is powered by a 6.75L twin-turbocharged V8 engine making 505-hp with a peak torque of 725 lb-ft. It will be mated to a ZF 8-speed automatic.

Hit the jump for the press release for more details.

2010 Bentley Mulsanne:

Press Release:

“The new Mulsanne is a thoroughly modern flagship that captures the essence of the Bentley marque. It is elegant yet distinctly sporting in character, delivering effortless performance while within its sumptuous cabin, advanced technology sits discretely with handcrafted luxury.”

Bentley Motors Chairman and Chief Executive, Dr. Franz-Josef Paefgen

While paying homage to past Bentley greats, the brief for the new Mulsanne”s design and engineering teams was to create a Bentley that represents the pinnacle of British luxury motoring.

The new Mulsanne, designed and engineered at Crewe from the ground-up, reaffirms the marque”s intent to create a new flagship Bentley with refined performance, unparalleled levels of interior luxury and coach building skills to the fore. The return of the Mulsanne name underlines Bentley”s sporting heritage and passion for power and speed. Nothing reflects that prowess better than the legendary Le Mans 24 Hours, a race that Bentley has won on six occasions, where its powerful and reliable race cars thundered down the long Le Mans straight into the famous Mulsanne corner, from which the new model takes its name.

A pure expression of Bentley design

The design of the new Mulsanne is a unique fusion of sportiness, coachbuilt elegance and solidity. Echoing the Bentley S -Type of the 1950s, the Mulsanne features a bold frontal design dominated by the traditional Bentley matrix grille and highly prominent, classic round inner headlamps with chrome surrounds, flanked by two, smaller outboard lamp clusters, all featuring the latest in lighting technology. The iconic “˜Flying B” retractable radiator mascot is available as an option.

The long bonnet, short front overhang and long rear overhang help to convey a sense of power and movement, reinforced by muscular haunches and sharply sculptured lines which flow gracefully from the front wings to the rear. Uniquely designed 20-inch wheels (and optional 21-inch) reinforce the Mulsanne”s powerful, sporting stance.

Design Director Dirk van Braeckel explains the inspiration behind the Mulsanne”s distinctive appearance:
“The opportunity to design a new flagship Bentley is something afforded to very few designers. The team set out to create a sculpted form that blended classic Bentley heritage cues with modern lines that allow the marque to stride confidently into the 21st century.”

The body is produced in a new manufacturing facility at Bentley”s headquarters in Crewe where traditional metalworking skills, developed over six decades, are still used extensively during the nine-week build process. It is the very opposite of volume-production car-building”¦ but the very epitome of Bentley.

The rear screen, for example is fully enveloped by the coachwork. This provides a flowing, flawless line to the rear of the car, complementing the exquisitely formed D-pillars ““ whose complex curves can only be created by skilled coach-builders. All spot welds are performed by hand during the Mulsanne”s construction and all panel joints are hand-brazed. These further enhance that “˜hewn from solid” appearance and result in an extremely stiff body.

The complex form of the aluminium front wings, impossible to achieve with normal pressing techniques, is created using superforming, a technology usually reserved for the aerospace industry. This also makes the wings both lighter, stiffer and provides superb surface definition. Other lightweight materials, such as the composite bootlid, are used to remove mass wherever possible without compromising quality. New construction techniques meant the designers could also incorporate details such as the “˜floating” elliptical LED tail lights, which uniquely echo the shape of the exhaust tailpipes.

To accentuate the beauty of the bodywork, the Mulsanne features “˜brightware” exclusively in polished stainless steel, including sill treadplates and matrix grilles. Bentley is the only manufacturer in the world to do this. The stainless steel door handles also incorporate the traditional Bentley “˜knurling” to their inboard surface for enhanced grip, reflecting the company”s typical attention to detail. The sporting character of the Mulsanne is reinforced by front wing vents, large diameter tailpipe finishers and a choice of 20-inch or 21-inch wheels.

Bentley customers have a world of infinite choice when commissioning their cars. There are 114 paint colours in the range that include everything from unusual heritage colours, special satin and pearlescent finishes and duo-tone combinations.

But the choice does not end there. Through the bespoke world of Bentley Mulliner, unique colours can exactly match a customer”s vision and taste.

Sumptuous interior meets advanced technology

The latest in-car technologies are discretely placed within the Mulsanne”s sumptuous interior. A multimedia system with 40 GB hard disc drives satellite navigation, audio/video, personal data, telephone and Bluetooth connectivity. The upper dashboard houses an 8-inch multimedia screen, positioned unobtrusively behind an electrically operated veneered door, while below sits a stylish, leather-lined MP3-player stowage drawer.

A state-of-the-art 14-speaker audio system with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and 6-CD autochanger is provided as standard while the Naim for Bentley premium audio system may be specified as an option. This forging of two British luxury brands provides customers with the world”s most powerful 2200 Watt, in-car amplifier, eight dedicated DSP modes and 20 custom-made speakers, delivering an unparalleled sound quality.

A personalised keyless entry system allows multiple pre-programmed configurations and automatically sets radio stations, phone books, seat (including ventilation and massage modes, both front and rear), steering column and seatbelt settings and even the electrically operated rear-seat blinds for side and rear windows. As a world-first, the keyless system operates with the stainless steel door handles which incorporate touch points to initiate communication with the key for verification and entry. The Mulsanne also features keyless start, having a stop/start button on the centre
console.

The Bentley interior design team has continued to develop and evolve the luxurious interiors for which their cars are renowned, based on a large-scale, research programme to identify the classic signature features that have defined Bentleys from the 1920s to the present day.

Armed with this invaluable resource, the Mulsanne”s design team set itself highly challenging targets for key interior characteristics such as material design, smell, colour harmony and handcrafting. Similar targets were set for the operational refinement and robustness of all control mechanisms. The result is a hand crafted interior that fully reflects traditional Bentley values, executed to the highest possible standards, where customers may tailor their cars to their individual specification.

As Head of Interior Design, Robin Page says:

“Over 170 hours ““ almost half the entire build process ““ goes into crafting the interior of the new Mulsanne. At Crewe, Bentley”s way of working is the opposite of mass production ““ we start where others stop.”

The use of wood and leather hides has increased significantly to create an even more refined and luxurious cabin. While classic design features such as bulls-eye air vents (now also fitted in the rear compartment), high-quality mirror-matched wood veneers, leather hides and hand-finished stainless steel are retained, they are mixed with new touches such as beautiful glass switches.

The entire cabin is encased within a “˜ring of wood” waistrail with an unbroken panel of wood gracing the Mulsanne”s dashboard. Inverted dial needles within the instrument cluster are evocative of early Bentleys while the entire dashboard and console design is a subtle reminder of the Bentley wings motif. Customers may select from an extensive range of premium quality veneers, unbleached for a natural appearance, and two marquetry options: picture frame and contemporary crossbanding. True to the Bentley ethos, customers may also select from a virtually unlimited palette of leather hides, including 24 “standard” colours, of which three are new for Bentley. This unrivalled choice of veneers, leather hides and paint colours ensures that the needs of all customers can be matched perfectly.

Following detailed customer feedback, a traditional tanning process has been re-instated to match the rich, worn leather smell that is so evocative of vintage Bentleys. Only a very few hide suppliers worldwide have the capability to do this.

The carpet of the Mulsanne is unique to Bentley, its increased fibre depth, density and feel enhancing cabin quality. It is available in a range of colours to complement each individual hide. Pure wool, deep pile Wilton-weave over mats add a further touch of comfort and luxury.

These exquisite materials are fashioned by craftsmen and women with up to 40 years” experience. Each steering wheel, for example, can take 15 hours to hand-stitch (and three times longer if the customer opts for cross-stitching). Stainless steel brightware gleams so perfectly thanks to an intensive 10-hour finishing process. A wood veneer takes two weeks to turn from a rough root ball into a full set of mirror-matched, fine-polished leaves.

Re-engineered V8 engine and new chassis: power, refinement and efficiency

The Bentley powertrain engineers were set three objectives for the Mulsanne:
1) To produce the effortless torque from extremely low revs that customers expect of a grand Bentley
2) To maintain the highest levels of refinement
3) To satisfy strict current and future environmental standards through improved engine efficiency

While other powertrain configurations were considered early on in the project, it soon became clear that these targets could best be achieved with a totally revised version of the 6¾-litre V8 engine ““ the very configuration that had been used so successfully in the past. However for the new Mulsanne, all the major building blocks of the engine would be comprehensively re-engineered to integrate the very latest technologies.

Dr Ulrich Eichhorn, Bentley Motor”s Director of Engineering, explains the reasons behind the Mulsanne”s V8:

“Using our V8 guaranteed the immense power at low revs and unstressed performance that are the hallmarks of a flagship Bentley. But we also set our engineers the challenge of maintaining high levels of refinement at any speed and, equally important, improving efficiency.”

To achieve a significant reduction in fuel consumption and CO2. emissions, the Mulsanne V8 sees the introduction of two new control systems: cam phasing and, a first for the ultra-luxury sector, variable displacement. The pioneering use of these two technologies in combination allows the Mulsanne”s engine management system not only to adjust the V8″s breathing for improved engine idle quality and torque delivery, but also to close the valves of four of the eight cylinders for maximum fuel economy when cruising.

New lightweight componentry including pistons, connecting rods and forged crankshaft reduce reciprocating mass and internal friction for improved engine response.

In the new Mulsanne, the 6¾-litre V8 develops 512 PS (505 bhp/377 kW) while the massive torque (1020 Nm / 752 lb ft) is now delivered even earlier at 1800 rev/min. This dramatic improvement in torque delivery from just above idle and right across the rev range ensures that with a mere tap of the accelerator the driver is immediately rewarded with that characteristic deep, muffled V8 burble and phenomenal acceleration.

These new technologies are complemented by the new eight-speed automatic transmission which, for the first time on a flagship Bentley, comes with steering-wheel mounted gearshift.

Overall, CO2 emissions and fuel consumption are reduced by more than 15 percent, in line with Bentley”s environmental commitment. Prodigious power and torque are complemented by an all-new chassis, unique to the new Mulsanne. Both lighter and stiffer than previous flagship Bentleys, the new chassis benefits both ride and handling.

A new Drive Dynamics Control system operated by a rotary switch mounted next to the gearshift selector, can be used to select from three standard modes ““ Bentley, Sport and Comfort ““ offering precise calibration of suspension and steering control systems.

A fourth mode, “˜Custom”, allows the driver to select bespoke settings via the multimedia system to “˜tune” the Mulsanne to a preferred driving style. A new air suspension system with continuously variable dampers creates an even more refined and comfortable ride at lower speeds, yet can reduce the Mulsanne”s ride height automatically at high speeds to reduce lift and improve aerodynamic stability. With 20-inch alloy wheels and 265/45 ZR 20 tyres as standard, dynamic handling is assured. Customers may also opt for 21-inch wheels, available in two styles, fitted with 265/40 ZR 21 tyres

New 2011 Bentley Continental GT Revealed

The new-look Bentley Continental GT will be officially unveiled on the Internet in a couple of hours, but no need to wait, here’s the official images of the car! For uninterested eyes, the new Conti is literally the same as before, but those with a bit more Bentley passion quickly notice that there’s a facelift, even though very subtle. It looks fresh and the whole design is still good for another couple of years. Some say the British firm is going to treat this design like Porsche does with the 911 and maintain it for a long long time!

The 2011 Bentley Continental Facelift comes with new fancier headlights, wider chunkier grille, and a revised bumper at front. From the side it is pretty much unchanged, but then at the back, you get new sleeker taillights along with a more pronounced trunk lid that acts as spoiler, and new rear valance and new-shape tailpipes.

If anything, the changes make the Continental more lovable.

As for the power, it still comes from that magnificent 6.0 liter W12 VW-engineered engine but it’s revised, again, to generate even more horsepower. It started life with 552 hp, then got 560, and now in 2011 it can offer 575 hp and 516 pound-feet of torque. Of course this engine is capable of way more than that as we’ve seen with the GT Speed and SuperSport.

The word is that in a year or so, the Continental will become available with a V8 option. It’s not confirmed yet, but it’ll probably be an Audi-sourced 4.0 liter with the same sort of power output as the W12 (Bentley says it won’t be an entry-level after all) but with 40 percent cleaner. That helps the company to bring its overall CO2 emissions lower.

Official details and specs of the car should emerge in a few hours, meanwhile check out some pictures…

UPDATE! Click Here for official details of the car

via: automobilemag

Lamborghini LP 670-4 SV Winter Edition 2011 from Pro Skier Jon Olsson

2011 Lamborghini LP 670-4 SV Winter Edition - New Car

The 2011 Lamborghini LP 670-4 SV Winter Edition has created from Pro Skier Jon Olsson. Turning such a nice car into a rolling billboard a bis disappointing and it does look ridiculous with the ski box on top. Still, it probably looks good enough to be parked in front of the Monte Carlo Casino in Olsson adoptive country, Monaco. Swedish taxes are pretty heavy.

2011 Lamborghini LP 670-4 SV Winter Edition - Interior Music

2011 Lamborghini LP 670-4 SV Winter Edition - Car Review