2012 BMW i8 Concept Spyder

The 2012 BMW i8 Concept Spyder is a two-seater, open-top hybrid designed to appeal to sports car enthusiasts.

Its innovative, lightweight construction, coupled with a powerful hybrid engine, that delivers a striking performance and impressive fuel efficiency.

The car itself we've already learned plenty about, but seeing it on stage shows once again that BMW is serious about putting cars like these on the road (toned down from the concept's style, of course, perhaps with something like this). We're more than ready for the through-the-road, plug-in hybrid that packs a 96-kW (131-horsepower) electric motor in front and a turbocharged three-cylinder gas engine offering 223 hp in back. 0-62 in five seconds and maybe 78 MPGe? Yes, please.

BMW is also making official the "eDrive" name, which is the new catch-all name for all of the electric drivetrain components: motor, battery and motor management system. First hinted at in 2008, the eDrive designation will be used "for the drive technology of all future electric and plug-in hybrid cars," so get used to seeing it a lot.

Interior

The instrument cluster features a digital speedometer and displays several streams of data to allow the driver monitor all aspects of the car's performance, such as fuel consumption and remaining electrical power. The display changes colors to reflect the various modes that the driver can select. These modes are standard, ECO PRO for maximum fuel efficiency, and Sport.

The 2012 BMW i8 Concept Spyder is also equipped with a comprehensive range of modern electronic systems that control in-car entertainment, traffic and weather information, parking assistance, collision warning, and navigation aids.

Specifications

General Info

Vehicle Type: Hybrid Sports Coupe

Est. Market Price: NA

Performance

Engine: 3 Cylinder Hybrid	Aspiration: Turbocharged
Horsepower: 223 HP	Torque: 406 lb-ft
Electric Motor: 96 kW	Horsepower: 131 HP
0-60 mph: 5.0 seconds	Top Speed: 155 mph (250 km/h)

2012 AC Schnitzer BMW 650i Cabriolet

The 2012 AC Schnitzer BMW 650i Cabriolet is another automobile from the German tuning specialists. The launch was scheduled for the next Frankfurt Auto Show in 2012.

Performance
This car boasts of a lot of new and upgraded features from its engines to the awesome interior detailing. The AC Schnitzer 650i Cabriolet model includes a V8 engine with a 540 horsepower which provides the vehicle with a zero to 62 miles per hour increase in speed in only 4.4 seconds. Now, if you think that’s impressive, it only gets better.

The cars suspension has been re-adjusted in order to make room for a better high performance brake system. Of course, as with any high performance car engine, you will need the top of the line break system to ensure optimal safety.

Exterior & Interior

As for the aerodynamics of this automobile, the 650i Cabriolet has an improved exterior with a brand new rear skirt with an incorporated protection film. This model has 21 inch rims that are light weight and aesthetically pleasing. Just by the looks of it, these wheels were definitely built for high performance driving.

In terms of the interior, the 650i Cabriolet has a lot of new additions in terms of accessories and trimmings. The steering wheel has been redesigned for better driving dynamics as well as the pedal and improved floor mats. The pedal itself is made of aluminium to give a more modern and chic feel to the vehicle.

Specifications

General Info

Vehicle Type: Cabriolet	Base Price: NA
Fuel Tank Capacity: 18.5 gallons (70 liters)	MPG (base): 15 city / 22 hwy

Dimensions

Length: 192.7 in. (489 cm)	Wheel Base: 112.4 in. (285 cm)
Height: 53.7 in. (136 cm)	Width: 74.5 in. (189 cm)
Curb Weight: 4531 lbs (2055 kg)	Ground Clearance: 4.8 in. (12.1 cm)

Performance

Engine: 4.4L V8	Horsepower: 540 HP
0-60 mph: 4.4 seconds	Maximum Speed: NA

2012 AC Schnitzer BMW 1-Series M Coupe

The 2012 AC Schnitzer BMW 1-Series M Coupeis the first project to come out of the 1-Series M coupe which was launched in the 2011 Motor Show in Frankfurt. Most people have wondered why it took the manufacturers such a long time to create a new version of the model. It turns out that they were just waiting for the right

Performance

Upon closer inspection of the vehicle, there have been upgrades in terms of the engine’s horsepower. It has significantly increased from the usual 340 to 400. The rear end of the vehicle also features paired silences with a chrome tailpipe which enhances the overall acoustics of the automobile.With all this new features incorporated into the engine, there is also a demand for a better brake system to ensure maximum safety. The brake system of the AC Schnitzer 2011 is fitted with a 6 piston calliper on the front portion while at the rear end at 4 pistons calliper is installed. Also, the car’s racing suspension is completely adjustable.

Exterior & Interior

As for the exterior, there have also been a lot of significant changes in the recent AC Schnitzer in comparison to the model it was patterned on. The body kit itself is made of a carbon spoiler, the front grilles are manufactured with chrome and it boasts of a carbon rear end diffuser.

In terms of the interior changes include changes in the seat design. As a tribute to the base model, the interior is treated with the familiar Valencia Orange tint matching up to the outside.

Specifications

General Info

Vehicle Type: Coupe	Base Price: NA
Fuel Tank Capacity: 14 gallons (53 liters)	MPG (Base model): 19 city / 26 hwy

Dimensions

Length: 172.4 in. (437.8 cm)	Wheel Base: 104.7 in. (357 cm)
Height: 55.9 in. (142 cm)	Width: 71 in. (180 cm)
Curb Weight: 3251 lbs (1475 kg)	Ground Clearance: NA

Performance

Engine: Inline 6	Compression Ratio: 10.2: 1
Horsepower: 400 HP	Max RPM: 6100 RPM
Torque: 560 lb-ft @ 1500-3500 rpm	Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
0-60 mph: 4.7 seconds	Maximum Speed: 186 mph (300 km/h)

Mansory BMW 7 Series

 The design of theMansory BMW 7 is one of elegance and luxury. The parts fit well with the LED daytime running lights and the brand new carbon radiator grill and the MANSORY 7 series front stylistically catches the eye and never lets it go. The car’s parts mesh well like a work of art that the roof spoiler, the rear rim and the rear apron designed in the diffuser all look like it was taken out of Michelangelo’s eyes.

It has an engine of 6 liter V12, twin turbochargers aspiration, 640 hp, and a torque of 679 lb-ft.

The Mansory does not only provide beautiful designs but it also gives great performance. It has performance kits 750i and 760 Li for its models. 360 kW / 490 hp and 720 Nm torque with the 750i as well as 470 kW / 640 hp and 920 Nm torque with the 760Li are used. The Mansory 760 Li zooms to a speed of 60 mph in 4.2 seconds.

The Mansory’s speed cannot be handled by plain tires. The rims are 22 inches and 10 inches wide and take the pressure of high performance wheels that measure 295/30 at the back and 265/35 at the front axle.

2013 BMW X6

When the 2013 BMW X6was launched, the company described the car as a Sports Activity Coupe, a vehicle that was designed to include the dynamic properties of a sports car in a top-end coupe.

The car certainly has the sleek, swept back look of a sports vehicle and at the same time appears solid and reliable

Performance Options

Buyers of this car have a choice of four powerful engines, two diesel and two gas. The diesel options are an X6 xDrive40d that produces 305 horsepower and an X6 xDrive30d that is slightly less powerful at 245 horsepower.

While these two engines provide powerful performance they also have impressively low emissions levels. The X6 xDrive30d can be fitted with the optional AdBlue system that reduces emissions even further.

In fact, with AdBlue in place the emissions from the car are already below the European standard that will be required from 2014.

The gas engine options are the 4395 cc BMW X6 xDrive50i and the 3.5-liter BMW X6 xDrive35i. These engines can deliver 407 horsepower and 306 horsepower respectively. These V8, in-line 6-cylinder engines include BMW's TwinPower Turbo Technology and squeeze every last drop of available energy from the fuel.

Interior

Inside, the car is just as stylish as its exterior and the availability of a range of optional equipment can turn the car into a real luxury vehicle. The choice of smooth or perforated leather seat covers in a variety of different colors can be supplemented with an additional Dynamic package that replaces the sport front seats with comfort seats.

The comfort seats feature a variety of adjustments, including seat depth, and a memory function for up to two drivers.

The 2013 BMW X6 can be equipped with a Head Up Display (HUD), an idea borrowed from military aircraft design. With HUD essential information, for example, sat-nav guides, is displayed as an semi-opaque graphic on the windscreen. The driver can control the position and intensity of the image.

Specifications

General Info

Vehicle Type: Coupe/SUV	Base Price: NA
Fuel Tank Capacity: 22.5 gallons (85 liters)	Miles Per Gallon: 16 city / 23 hwy

Dimensions

Length: 192.1 in. (487.9 cm)	Wheel Base: 115.5 in. (293.3 cm)
Height: 66.5 in. (168.9 cm)	Width: 78.1 in. (198.3 cm)
Curb Weight: 4784 lbs (2170 kg)	Ground Clearance: NA
Luggage Capacity: 25.6 cu ft	Maximum Seating: 5 people

Performance

Engine: Twin Turbo Inline 6	Displacement: 3.0 Liter
Horsepower: 300 HP	Max RPM: 5800 RPM
Torque: 300 lb-ft @ 1300-5000 rpm	Transmission: 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic
0-60 mph: 6.3 seconds	Maximum Speed: 130 mph (209 km/h)