BMW 5-Series GT

The Geneva Motor Show has contributed a lot in triggering the improvements in automobile industry. Every year, there are always new innovations that are very fascinating and impressive. The Geneva Motor Show of 2009 has brought up this new concept that is offered by BMW that is their BMW 5-Series GT. German manufacturer BMW produces this as a mid size or an executive car. The BMW’s Progressive Activity Sedan (PAS) is begun by the launching of this car. Just like BMW 7 series, this series is also classified as a long vehicle. The uniqueness of this car is that the ‘bi-modal’ trunk system. This system make the door is possible to be opened in traditional way or the hatch may be opened in traditional SUV way for large object.

The transmission system used in BMW 5-Series GT is 8 speed automatic transmissions. The brake system applied in this car is BMW Efficient Dynamics regenerative braking. This car is basically quite roomy; the cargo capacity is 590 liters and the capacity is increased up to 1700 liters if the rear seats are folded. The engine of BMW 5-Series GT could produce power up to 408 PS. Though this car is considered as big, the look is still elegant.

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Ferrari FF

In the beginning of 2011 Ferrari introduced the successor of the 612 Scaglietti series. Next on the beginning on March 2011 Ferrari made the official presentation of that car. The car still is in the segment of sports car. This grand tourer produced by Ferrari is Ferrari FF. FF here means that this car is a four wheel drive car and has four seats. The design and the feature of the car seem a little unusual as Ferrari has been never before producing any four wheel drive model. Not to mention the system of the shooting brake that has never been applied by Ferrari formerly.

Ferrari FF maximum speed reaches 335 km/h (208 mph). This is a very impressive capability a car could offer. The acceleration ability is also impressive as the car could reach 100 km/h (62 mph) from zero in 3.7 seconds. This is the proof that Ferrari FF is the fastest four seats car in the world. This car is produced up to 800 units in the first year release and it is sold at the number of $300,000. The four wheel drive system makes this car be more stable in risky conditions such as, snow or rain. Not to mention the application of the shooting brake system that makes the car is much more practical.

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BMW Z4 GT3

For some industries, cars are not always a matter of lifestyle. There are a lot of industries that demand the functionality of a car. This could be the transportation industry, delivery service industry, and many other industries. One of the industries that need the functionality of a car is the racing sport industry. BMW does not limit their product in the range of creating lifestyle cars but they also involve in the development of racing cars. One of their products is BMW Z4 GT3. This car performs in the GT3 series and has done a very great success. No matter how good their track record is, BMW still feel that some improvements are needed for this car.

BMW Z4 GT3 design is aimed to be more competitive in the GT3 class. Thus, BMW try to examine which part needs main concern to be improved. Then they see that this is the aerodynamic efficiency to make BMW Z4 GT3 be more competitive. So far, the improvements that had been made are elongated bonnet, a long wheel base, and the narrow wheel arches. BMW uses carbon fiber reinforces plastic to keep the car lightweight yet still strong. The racing teams could buy this car in the price of $454,000.

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Ferrari F430

Ferrari was once producing a series called 360. Then this giant manufacture of sports car tries to create the successor of this series. So in the year of 2004 Ferrari released the successor of 360, Ferrari F430. This car was first introduced at 2004 Paris Motor Show. Later in 2009, Ferrari produces the successor of this car, the F458. This successor of F360 is sold at the range starting from $186,925 up to $217,310 in the US. As a successor, this car is designed to be more aerodynamic and curvaceous than the predecessor. Not to mention the down force of this Ferrari F430 that has been significantly enhanced.

The uniqueness of this car is the heredity aspects the car has from many other series of Ferrari sports car. For example, the front bumper in oval shape is got from the 60s Ferrari racing models. The interior design and the shape of the tail lights are given by Enzo. Ferrari F430 uses 4.3 L V8 petrol engine. This engine that is derived from Maserati could produce 490 ps at 8500 rpm. The top speed of this car is 200 mph (100km/h). A brake that is used in this car is claimed as fade-proof even after 300-360 laps at their test track.

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BMW X5 Redesign

BMW has already possessed a place and also grabbed some markets for their products. Many people have been fanatic to their product. BMW has a very smart way to create innovations in their products. The way they innovate is actually very various. One of the innovations they make is usually improving the former series of their products. As we see, they have finally released the BMW X5 Redesign. This series is the improvement of its predecessor, the X5 itself. The look of this new car is slightly still the same. There is no significant different in this series. Yet, BMW X5 Redesign series is somehow resemble more aggressive look.

People in US believe that this car is a very glorious design of SUV. This creates a total luxurious look of an SUV. People believe that this type will somehow increase the purchase of this series. The engine that will be placed inside this car has not actually been decided yet. There is an option to keep the engine from the current series. On the other hand, there is also an option to use 3.0 liter inline 6 cylinder that could produce 260 hp. There is also a possibility that BMW X5 Redesign will use V8 as the engine.

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Honda PCX

Riding a motorcycle demand a high comfort. When a motorcycle could offer comfort then most likely the performance is not really good. On the other hand, when the motorcycle have incredible performance then the comfort is not adequate. So, Honda is trying to produce a vehicle that could accommodate those two needs, comfort and performance, by releasing Honda PCX. The outlook of this motorcycle is quite impressive with the sporty styling. This scooter is priced $3,399.

Honda PCX is aimed to be the bridge between the 108cc Elite and the 153cc SH150i. The transmission that is used in this scooter is automatic transmissions. This scooter is capable of an estimated 110 miles per gallon. It means that riding this scooter is a very economical ride. Honda PCX also features with fuel injected, 125cc single cylinder power plant. The scooter provides room for two. The saddle is 29.9 inch tall and this will separates the operator and the passenger with small divider. Honda claims that you could remove it and replace it at any time you want. If you want to park the scooter you could choose either a side stand or center stand. So now you could enjoy the comfort ride all around the town.

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BMW M6

BMW creates breakthrough in creating the design of their products. They believe that the design will be one of the most important considerations that is taken by the customer to choose which car they will buy. This is simply because we cannot neglect the fact that people still tend to judge the outlook first. This is why an iconic design has to be made and BMW produce this BMW M6 as the answer. This car was firstly produced in the year of 1983. In the 1989, BMW stopped the production and it was once again produced in 2005 but also stopped once again in 2010.

BMW M6 has this iconic ‘shark nose’ styling, an elegant design, and also the luxury equipment the car provides. This car is basically the high performance version from the 6 series automobile. The performance of this BMW M6 is also a very good aspect for the consideration of purchasing because this car could do 158 mph as its top speed. The acceleration is 0-60 mph in the time of 6 to 6.8 seconds and this is pretty impressive. This car uses the 5 speeds manual transmission. Overall, this car is quite a worth to buy item.

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