The Cars: November 2013

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

M2G White Bat Space Tourer

The latest from space travel-enthusiast Oscar Viñals, the M2G White Bat combines space tourism with scientific exploration to expand the functionality of each trip. While primarily focused on the passenger's space experience, the craft would be capable of delivering a number of commercial satellites or drones as supplementary support. In addition, an independently operated capsule with a single passenger could be deployed upon reentry in order to train and prepare astronauts for return missions.

Designer: Oscar Viñals

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

BMW X1

New BMW X1 xDrive28i as a pioneer of an innovative combination of driving pleasure typical of the brand and efficiency.

First four-cylinder gasoline engine with BMW twin turbo power, significant increase in performance while significantly improving the efficiency, maximum output: 180 kW/245 hp, maximum torque: 350 Newton meters.

BMW X1

Completely newly developed 2.0 liter engine with all-aluminum crankcase, design principle, closely based on the technology of the inline six-cylinder engine with TwinPower turbo technology, consisting of the highly effective charging system for the twin-scroll principle, more precise fuel injection High Precision Injection with innovative solenoid valve injectors and again further developed version of BMW's patented Valvetronic variable valve timing.

New generation of engines as the current innovation highlight of BMW EfficientDynamics, 2.0 liter engine with increased torque over the previous engine, and outstanding fuel economy and low emissions.

BMW 4

BMW is a brand long synonymous with quality. But like any other car, sometimes it is necessary to replace particular parts. Because BMWs are imported vehicles, a BMW part can not be purchased at any car parts dealer around the corner. Rather, special authorized dealers and retailers of the BMW brand are entrusted to provide the vehicle parts and service that uphold the company's reputation. Finding the BMW part that you need can be accomplished in one of several ways.

BMW 4

First and foremost, the BMW dealership where you purchased your car - or any other BMW dealer for that matter - is the ultimate purveyor of the BMW part. Your dealership, especially, will have intimate knowledge of your particular vehicle and, because you are an existing customer, will give you the service you have come to expect. Part of the service included in buying a BMW part through a dealership is the comfort of knowing that the part will be expertly installed by experienced and knowledgeable BMW mechanics.

BMW m3

First produced in 1986 with the E30 Chassis, the BMW M Division revolutionized the performance street vehicle category with the E30 BMW M3. The E30 BMW M3 was first offered in a street version to allow the BMW M Division to qualify for the touring racing series that was further popularized by high end race teams such as Hamann, AC Schnitzer and Pro Drive.

BMW m3

The BMW M3 was so wildly popular among BMW enthusiasts that the M Division was established and the next generation BMW M3 was produced with the E36 M3. The M3 tradition continued with the revolutionary 333HP S54 Powered E46 M3 and now the new S65 V8 powered E90 M3, E92 M3 and E93 M3. The M division specializes in taking standard BMW 3-Series models and tweaking them for maximum performance and lightweight design. While the M division is very good at producing gains, they do leave room to increase power, decrease weight and improve handling for the BMW M3.

BMW 2013

There has never been a lack of designs that provide us with hints on what the cars of the future are going to look like, with Japan and German car makers making the most interesting and realistic-looking concepts, that could get into mass production in the near future. One such car is the BMW i8 concept, which was unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, and it's expected that the Bavarian car manufacturer is going to start producing it in 2013. It's also known as BMW Concept Vision Efficient Dynamics, and is part of BMW's "Project i".

BMW 2013

This is a plug-in hybrid, that is powered by a high-performance 1.5-liter, 3-cylinder combustion engine, providing 220 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque, that works in tandem with two electric motors. This combination provides excellent performances, reminiscent of the best sports cars in the world, but also makes for a very good fuel efficiency at the same time. So, it goes from 0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds, with a top speed of 160 mph. The fuel consumption is rated at 70 mpg, and it has an ultra-low emissions rating of 99 grams per kilometer, according to the manufacturer. You can travel up to 20 miles before the lithium-ion batteries need to be recharged, which is one of the aspects of the i8 that must be improved.