The original Nissan Murano set new standards for style and sportiness when it was first introduced, becoming, in essence, a “class of one.” The all-new, second generation 2009 Nissan Murano elevates that unique position with new exterior and interior designs, enhanced technology and a premium driving feel resulting from a new, advanced platform and continued refinement of Murano’s standard 265-horsepower V6 engine (an increase of 25 horsepower over the previous generation) and advanced, second-generation Xtronic CVT™.The 2009 Murano is offered in five models Murano S FWD, Murano S AWD, Murano SL FWD, Murano SL AWD and a new Murano LE AWD model (the previous generation Murano included a Murano SE AWD model). The 2009 Murano S FWD starts at an MSRP of $26,330 and comes fully equipped with intelligent Xtronic CVT™, dual zone air conditioning, power front windows with one-touch auto up/down with auto reverse feature, push button ignition, 60/40 split fold-flat rear seat, auxiliary audio input jack, 18-inch wheels and much more. The Murano S AWD has a starting MSRP of $27,930 and includes the extensive standard features on the FWD, along with Nissan’s intuitive All-Wheel Drive system.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
BMW Z4 M Coupe 2009
The weight of the Z4M Coupè is 1,495 kg, 100 kg more than the 3.0si, and 5 kg more than the Z4M roadster. The engine is the famous 6-inline from the M3, with a capacity of 3.2 liters, 343 hp at 7,900 rpm and 365 Nm of torque at 4.900 rpm.
Having seen the BMW Z4 Coupe in person during the Hall of Frankfurt last year, we know firsthand that the photographs do not do justice to the design of the convertible. Thus, we offer you this video (here) of the new BMW Z4 M Coupe to illustrate a little better design of the latest BMW sports. It remains two-dimensional, but at least they can observe devouring the track from all angles.
The underbody is extremely riggid, with a resistence to torsion of 32,000 Nm/degree), while the braking system comes straight from the M3 CSL. The result is a car that goes round the Nurburgring Nordschliefe faster than her Roadster sibling and, surprisingly, faster even than the M3 E46. More photos and the text of the BMW press release below the fold.
BMW 3 Series Convertible 2009
BMW 3 Series Convertible 2009
BMW Z4 Coupe 2009 modification
G-Power BMW M3 CSL 2007
northern German refiners G-POWER present a further exemplar for BMW series vehicles equipped with V10 motors. First time vehicle presentation was held June 2007 at the Salzburg-Ring in Austria during the M Drivers Club meeting; official partners of G-POWER. The modulation of the larger V10 aggregate to the significantly smaller M3 CSL engine compartment is mastered by G-POWER with flying colours. its very beautifuly car this 2007 automotive in world.
New BMW 5 Series 2009
The new design is critical for BMW 5 series 2009 New design manager Adrian van Hooydonk and his team, who have to create an exterior that radiates the brand’s distinctive design values and at the same time feels new and fresh. Using information from various sources, these renderings were compiled by our partners over at Sweden’s Auto Motor and Sport and their illustrator Radovan Varicak, giving us a preview of what the final version will look like.
The front-end will likely feature a more upright kidney grille in order to comply with stronger pedestrian protection laws, while the headlights won’t be stretched out like on the current model. BMW’s characteristic interaction between convex and concave shapes will still be emphasized, and will be clearly indicated in the engine hood’s lines.
These are the latest attempts by talented graphic artists at predicting how the 2010 BMW 5-series will look like. The next generation BMW 5-series is expected to be codenamed the F10, one of the first of new BMWs to adopt the F-code for chassis, abandoning the current E-code. This very detailed rendering hints of a larger and fatter 5-series, and the headlamps used are similiar to the one on the Coupe, much sexier than AutoBild’s 3-series headlamps on their rendering of the F10.
BMW 5 Series 2008 Modification Car
The current 5 Series has been around since 2004, so to keep things fresh, BMW is giving its mid-level offering a quick refresh.
Most notable are the mechanical changes, with six-cylinder engine options being brought in line with the 3 Series, including the addition of the 300 horsepower twin-turbo variant. Thus, the new 5 Series lineup consists of the 528, the 535, and the 550. Additionally, an all-wheel drive version of the 535 will be offered in both sedan and wagon form, something not available on the 3 Series. The V-8 powered 550i remains unchanged. No longer offered is the SMG, while the automatic transmission receives upgraded programming and becomes a no-cost option.
BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupe 2008
The tuners and tunettes at AC Schnitzer have turned their wrenches toward the 2009 BMW X6, BMW's unique Sports Activity Coupe. When we reviewed the Bimmer, making it look stranger with visual tweaks wasn't high on the list of things we were hoping someone would change. That didn't seem to deter AC Schnitzer, who added a new nose with a lower skirt, along with repositioned intakes and a revised rear diffuser. Lest you think it's all weird show and no go, the company is also tweaking the diesel engines with a new motor control unit, resulting in an unknown amount of horsepower through the Schnitzer's dual-flow exhaust system.
BMW X6 is another addition to BMW X-cars lineup, (BMW calls them SAVs - Sports Activity Vehicle) but is a crossover of a coupe and an SUV and they call this an SAC - Sports activity Coupe.
Right now X6’s design is subject to a lot of controversy like all the Bimmers designed by Chris Bangle. People complaining about the X6 are more than the ones who like it and I’m among the minority. X6 has been executed beautifully inheriting a lot of design features from the X5 but in the looks department way better than the other X-cars (especially the X3 IMO which is uglier than the ugliest of the lot).
BMW 1-Series Convertible 2008 modification car
This, in combination with the diagonal grille insert, ensures a far more dynamic appearance. And naturally the Cabriolet not only has a neat front, but also a strong rear: The AC Schnitzer rear skirt lip or insert (for M-Technik version) provides an extra cross contour in comparison with the original, and hence a more "powerful" look. Underneath, a diffuser element highlights the sporting heritage of the vehicle.
Monday, December 29, 2008
BMW M3 ALMS 2009 Car Race
BMW presented the racing version of the new BMW M3 at the Chicago Auto Show. Powered by a 485 bhp eight cylinder engine, this impressive race car has been designed to compete in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) beginning in 2009. The car is based on the fourth generation of the BMW M3, the high-performance sports car produced by BMW M GmbH. Those engine blocks, cast in BMW's light alloy foundry in Landshut - the very source of BMW's Formula One castings - selected for race duty need to withstand even more power: the BMW P65 race engine delivers 485 bhp. The race version of the BMW M3 is wider and significantly lighter than its production equivalent, enabling it to perfectly transmit the power of its V8 to the track. Widespread use of carbon-reinforced plastic (CRP) provides proof of substantial weight reduction. As with the production version, the race car's roof is manufactured from this high-tech material.
BMW has released footage of the all new racing version of the M3 Coupe completing its maiden drive on the race track. The race prepped BMW M3 that was first shown to the public at this year’s Chicago Auto Show has been designed to compete in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) beginning in 2009. Wider and significantly lighter than its production equivalent, the M3 ALMS is powered by a modified version the M3’s 4.0-liter V8 engine delivering 485 HP.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Jaguar XF uncovered 2009
Jaguar XF uncovered 2009
After months to see the truck 2009 of jaguar XF covered in the camouflage, we can to finally almost completely bring you the first projectiles of a model discovered of production. The glances of end postpones the concept of C-XF just like and the devices handwritten jaguar on the trunklid, has it jumping above the lettering and a pair of well integrated pipes of tail. As we envisaged, the passages in the panels front quarters imitate the current truck of XJ and the half-compartment of XK. The design of wheel is new
Aston Martin V8 modification
The internal line obtained these projectiles of spy of a new and reinforced version of Aston Martin V8 advantageous. Developed to supplement the advantageous standard, the new model will comprise levellings with the suspension, the brakes and the engine. Await-you best breathing and with a new ECU to provide the answer improved of power control de with more power and couple.Aston Martin will unveil a new revised, more powerful V8 Vantage for summer 2008. The new V8 Vantage will be powered by a 4733cc V8 engine that will help the sports-car to take on the sportier 911s.
The whole cabin will be improved with a series of detail changes, so hopefully Aston will upgrade much of the Volvo switchgear that grates in an otherwise classy cabin.
Porsche 911 Turbo 2009 modification
Porsche 911 Turbo 2009 modification
Resemble Porsche 2009 911 that Turbo obtains a contact upwards. This prototype located in Germany resembles the standard model, but we noted that some minor modifications which indicate an imminent midcycle regenerate. The front end is in peace insofar as we can say, but the back end has new rear lights with the LED and an arrangement slightly different of objective.
Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 2009
Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 2009
They are the last projectiles of what can be very well called the Chevrolet Corvette 2009 ZR-1. It could be the Corvette soluble solids or the Z07 Corvette also, but independently of the fact that it 's called, the new superb Corvette is guaranteed to be one of the fastest cars of production on the road. Actuated by 6.2 liters overfed V8, one expects that the nearest Corvette produces of 625-650 powers in horses. That the kind of power will give him not only rights of boastfulness above the late viper, it should be enough for an high speed above 200mph
Subaru WRX STI 2009
Subaru WRX STI 2009
Volkswagen Scirocco 2009
This isn’t the actual 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco, but it pretty close. Based on the same prototypes shown in our latest Scirocco spy video, this illustration reveals just how close the production Scirocco will come to the Iroc concept. It looks pretty good, but don’t expect to see it in the U.S. anytime
Volvo C30 Concept modification
From the outside the C30 looks like a Volvo, and has the very distinctive Volvo lines. It’s nose is Volvo, and it has the Volvo hips on it that make it look very Volvo. I like the Volvo body style so the outside is a winner for me. It looks very exciting and very Volvo. The front bumper is very sporty looking and has an aggressive look to it. The rear is a bit odd but it works as a hatch back. I would have liked to have more room to slide in wider objects but over all it’s good.
Subaru B5-TPH concept
Subaru B5-TPH concept
The name certainly does not fall the language, but Subaru B5-TPH is soft to indicate because of the fact that these letters represent - hybrid parallel of Turbo. The gear box of TPH is composed of an electrical motor 10kW sandwhiched between the transmission and the engine turbocharged of boxer. The gasoline engine produces 256 powers in horses and a couple of 253 deliver-pi, whereas the electrical motor put to the top from 111 more deliver-pi of couple. This additional couple is provided by the electrical motor to low speeds while the reels the turbo one upwards, indeed eliminating the delay the turbo one. The engine also uses the cycle of Miller, who increases the effectiveness of the engine up to 30 percent by leaving the valve of open admission for part of the compression stroke, which shortens the compression stroke of cycle 'of S. All this leads to a mileage envisaged combined of the mpg 40 and one good moment beating seam flat where you crush the pedal.
Honda Acura RDX Prototype
Prototype SUV of Honda Acura RDX debuted today to the automatic exposure of Strait. Taking a sheet of the action plans of concept of slope of Hyundai, the RDX is designed to combine the utility of sport with the execution of truck of sports, though in a more conventional package.
Comprising driving Acura 'turbocharged of S first, the 2.3 liters four extinguishing 240 powers in horses and a couple of 260 deliver-pi, and Acura 's order (SH-AWD), Acura hopes that the model of series of the car, due superb All-Wheel of handling outside this summer, will redefine the segment of the best quality of entry SUV.
Honda Civic Si Sedan Concept
The Civic Si sedan is 2 inches longer than the coupe and weighs 60 pounds more, but it has the same high-performance personality and even makes the same numbers at the test track. It just happens to have four doors. This is great news.
The prototype is expected to finish development and be released in Spring 2007, in the Japanese market. The Honda Civic Type R sedan will have a specially tuned sport suspension and will feature the legendary K20 i-VTEC high-revving engine, over 220PS.
Friday, December 26, 2008
Honda FCX Concept 2008
