Wednesday, June 27, 2007
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BMW 1-Series Coupe Official Press Release – 135i, 123d Versions Included In Line-Up!
Wow, wow and triple wow! Now this is something none of us we’re expecting - BMW Like its 3-Series Coupe counterpart, the new BMW 1-Series Coupé has 50:50 weight distribution and a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive configuration promising to deliver the same –if not better due to its lower weight, driving dynamics. Based on the 1-Series hatchback, the Coupe is 4,360mm long (133mm more than the hatchback) and 1,934mm wide (1mm more). The slight increase in body size helps raise boot capacity from 350-litres to 370-litres. A standard 60:40 rear seat split permits greater load flexibility allowing for items to be stored in place of one or both rear seat occupants.
According to BMW
Many thanks to Vincent from Autoblog.nl for the tip!
PRESS RELEASE
BMW is extending the 1 Series line-up in the
The flagship of the range is the BMW 135i with its 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged petrol powerplant. Offering 306hp from its light alloy and magnesium straight-six engine, the 135i is capable of accelerating from zero to 62mph in 5.3 seconds before going on to an electronically-limited top speed of 155mph. Peak torque of 400Nm from just 1,300rpm through to 5,000rpm ensures smooth yet rapid progress and in-gear flexibility.
Courtesy of High Precision Direct Injection for the most efficient burn of fuel mix and Bi-VANOS variable valve technology combined with lightweight engineering principles, the BMW 135i is capable of frugal motoring while maintaining its top end performance. The 2,979cc engine posts a 30.7mpg figure on the combined cycle and a CO2 emissions figure of 220g/km. BMW’s EfficientDynamics programme seeks to boost engine performance while at the same time cut fuel consumption and emissions. Second generation High Precision Direct Injection and Brake Energy Regeneration are both elements of EfficientDynamics deployed on the 135i Coupé.
Frugal yet sporting
The BMW 135i is joined in the range by another twin-turbocharged model to offer a unique blend of performance and economical motoring. The 204hp four-cylinder engine in the BMW 123d Coupé sets a benchmark for small diesels. Its 1,995cc powerplant is the world’s first all aluminium diesel to have an output per litre figure in excess of 100hp – something only BMW M cars usually attain. It is also the first four-cylinder production diesel to come with twin-turbo technology. Peak torque is 400Nm from 2,000rpm, while the engine revs to in excess of 4,400rpm where peak power is attained. This performance equates to a zero to 62mph time of 7.0 seconds and a top speed of 148mph – previously unheard of figures in such small capacity production diesels. By comparison the output of the four-cylinder BMW 123d betters that of established six-cylinder diesel engines from both Audi and Mercedes.
The BMW 123d Coupé also makes financial sense. Its 138g/km emissions figure sees it fall into the Band C Vehicle Excise Duty tier while the fuel consumption figure on the combined cycle is 54.3mpg. It is aided in this by the use of elements from BMW’s renowned EfficientDynamics programme. The 123d comes with Auto Start-Stop technology, Brake Energy Regeneration, third-generation common-rail fuel injection, a diesel particulate filter, active aerodynamics, Electric Power Steering and low rolling resistance tyres.
For customers seeking an entry point into the new 1 Series Coupé range, the 120d offers another option of style, driving dynamics and parsimonious motoring. Its 1,995cc four-cylinder engine mixes a 177hp output and a zero to 62mph time of 7.6 seconds with 58.8mpg economy and emissions of just 128g/km. The same EfficientDynamics technologies used on the 123d are also deployed on the 120d.
Dynamic capability
Like every BMW before it, except xDrive models, the new BMW 1 Series Coupé has 50:50 weight distribution and a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive configuration for the best in driving dynamics. To offer the most compliant yet sporting ride and the best in directional stability, the 1 Series Coupé has a double-joint spring strut front axle arrangement with a five-link rear suspension. Such an arrangement allows engineers greater scope in fine tuning the ride characteristics of the car.
Dynamic Stability Control is standard on the 120d Coupé to act as an electronic safety blanket for the driver. Dynamic Traction Control is a further function of DSC that permits a greater degree of wheelslip for more spirited driving. The BMW 123d and the 135i come as standard with Dynamic Stability Control+ with its five additional safety features of Soft Stop, Hill start assistant, Brake Drying, Brake pre-tensioning and Brake fade compensation. In addition to this the 135i Coupé has a high performance braking system featuring six-piston callipers for greater retardation.
Design
The BMW 1 Series Coupé uses the same architecture as the three- and five-door models, but is shrouded in an elongated coupé body to emphasise the sporting nature of the car. The 1 Series Coupé is 4,360mm long (133mm more than other 1 Series) and 1,934mm wide (1mm more). The slight increase in body size means the boot space swells from 350-litres to 370-litres. A standard 60:40 rear seat split permits greater load flexibility allowing for items to be stored in place of one or both rear seat occupants.
The BMW 120d Coupé will be available in ES, SE and M Sport guises, while the 123d Coupé will be offered in SE and M Sport and the 135i Coupé just as an M Sport. M Sport raises the specification bar by including 17-inch light alloy wheels on the 120d and 123d Coupé but unique 18-inch light alloy wheels on the 135i Coupé, M Aerodynamic package, M Sports suspension, Sports seats, High-gloss Shadowline exterior trim, M leather steering wheel, M designation door sills and Anthracite headlining.
Prices for all three models will be announced closer to the on sale date.
Source: BMW UK
2008 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport?
Yikes, a ’08 Impreza with an “Outback” outfit! How worse can it get… However, before you start cracking up any jokes about the ‘08 Impreza Outback Sport’s appearance let us state that we’re not absolutely convinced in relation to the image’s authenticity –it could be photoshopped. Nonetheless, for the sake of conversation, let’s say it’s for real. Our opinion? Well, let us put it this way; the equation Impreza + two-tone paint job + higher ground clearance + construction worker’s roof rails doesn’t seem to add up at all…Via: Straightline , Source: VW Vortex
Nissan Navara To Die 4.0... Limited "DIE HARD" Version Released
Nissan Just so you don’t get excited or anything, the only difference between the “DIE HARD 4.0” version and the Outlaw double cab plus optional Premium has to do with the hand polished stainless steel styling bar behind the cab area, the DIE HARD 4.0 body decals with a shattered glass effect, plus the individually numbered tailgate badge. -Continued after the jump
According to Nissan, five of the 444 trucks will be more prized than others since all the new owners’ names will go into a hat and numbers 1, 4, 44, 400 and 444 will be randomly allocated and in addition will receive a free specification upgrade as found on the top of the range Aventura model. The additional equipment over the standard Navara DIE HARD 4.0 includes a voice activated DVD satellite navigation with a full color 7” screen and a premium audio with MP3 CD compatibility worth around £1200.
The Nissan Navara “DIE HARD 4.0” goes on sale in the
Nothelle Audi TT With 520Hp BiTurbo 3.2 V6
Referred by Nothelle as a “Porsche-killer”, the supped up TT is equipped with a bi-turbo version of Audi’s 3.2-litre V6 raising output from 250Hp to 520Hp and maximum torque from 320Nm to a breathtaking 635Nm. According to the German based tuner, the bi-turbo TT, which is offered in both coupe and roadster versions, manages a top speed of 308 km/h (191 mph). Unfortunately, Nothelle hasn’t announced any acceleration figures yet. Along with the supped up V6 Nothelle also upgrades the TT’s suspension system with a set of sport springs that lower body height about 25 mm while the high-end solution in Nothelle’s program is a coilover suspension with integrated adjustable compression and rebound settings. With the aim of giving the TT an individualized look, Nothelle offers an aerodynamic kit that includes a three-piece front spoiler as well as other front apron air intakes (Double Frames), side sill elements, a rear apron, 20-inch rims and a 3-part rear spoiler that promises to provide extra downforce, particularly at higher speeds. Additionally, Nothelle offers a roof spoiler, excluding however the Roadster version. -Gallery and press release after the jump
Via: Autoblog.nl , Source: Nothelle
Press Release June 2007
Audi TT - Program with 520 HP – sensational!
- Aerodynamic kit
- Increase in performance for the 2.0 TFSI up to 330 HP
- World premiere: Turbo-kit 3.2 V6, 520 HP, 635 Nm, Vmax 308 km/h!
- Wheel design “NOVEDRA IX” in 9.0 x 20 in four available Finishes!
- Optionally Wheel design “NOVEDRA VII Sport” in 8.5 x 19
During this year, Nothelle looks back on a fourty-year history of vehicle individualization programs. Since 1967, the name nothelle has been affiliated with supreme engineering aesthetics. Nothelle offers an unmatched array of extensive experience far beyond any other company within this field. Hardly any other company has gathered such a wealth of experience. The refinement program for top-range Audi models meets the highest standards and combines experiences acquired from motor sports with the traditional nothelle values of quality and exclusivity. The enthusiasm for motor sports and innovative concepts is the foundation of the individualization programs for vehicles from Audi.
For it’s anniversary year 2007, featured highlights offered from the nothelle program include extensive modifications for Audi TT, including both versions Coupé and Roadster.
Aerodynamic, Design, Sport Exhaust System
With the aim of giving the TT an individualized and emotionally expressive look, Nothelle offers a shaply aerodynamic kit for a perfect match to the Audi original design really spicing it up.
A three-piece front spoiler as well as other front apron air intakes (Double Frames) bestow the TT an expressive face. The nothelle side sill elements give the Audi TT a much sturdier profile building up a sort of lateral muscle mass look. In back, a rear apron in special nothelle design comes with complete, perfectly integrated end pipes extending from the silencer – which is offered by nothelle in combination with the rear apron – guaranteeing a super spine-tingling sound with very distinctive rear view. Perfect to the completion of the rear, nothelle provides a 3-part rear spoiler providing extra downforce and particularly at higher speeds, a better stabilization effect. Additionally, nothelle offers a roof spoiler, excluding however the Roadster version.
Sport Suspension System
Because reduction to the center of gravity results in better agility, nothelle offers a set of sport springs. This brings TT to about a 25 mm lowering. The high-end solution in Nothelle program is a coilover suspension with integrated adjustable compression and rebound settings. The driver can choose from three different shock absorbing levels. The suspension strut housing is made of high value stainless steel, with anodized suspension plates and gaskets of Teflon. The material provides for long-lasting life and offers something for the eye as well. Not a bad investment, in terms of the pleasure endowed while taking those curves quick as a flash.
Motor Performance Increase
Matching the racier look, Nothelle makes available more zest for the TT motor as well. The
Then, nothelle drops the big one: A world premiere is celebrated for the 3.2 V6 being modified through twin turbo technology. This increases performance up to 520 HP and 635 Nm and a Vmax of approx. 308 km/h turning the TT from the underdog to a Porsche-killer per se! The conversion is available for manually shifted versions as well as for TT´s with DSG-transmission (direct shift gearbox). The conversion of course includes a reinforced clutch and a specially adapted gear transmission ratio. Because on one hand the sheer power should be transmitted without causing damage, and on the other hand it should enable a full gallop of the 520 ponies.
Light Alloy wheels
The superior, distinctive and modern design of the “NOVEDRA IX” is immediately noticable, due to its’ complete self-containment. The nine spokes (hence “IX”) consists of a broad basic design in which a slender ridge runs into the rim flange. The sporty dynamics of this perfectly-shaped masterpiece makes every vehicle look fast even while when just standing still. These are offered in 20-inch for the Audi TT by Nothelle.
Nothelle makes available no less than 4 different surface finishes. For variations “silver”, “white”, and “black” the spokes and rim flange are polished. Trendy again particularly for white vehicles is the white finish really standing out with an individualized look.
The variation “NOVEDRA IX brillant” features an elaborate, high-polished finish available by Nothelle through special ball-polishing techniques and high-polished clearcoat. Through these processes, the wheel not only receives its own individual non-imitable look, but possesses increased durability as well. The sealing of the surface occurs through a transparent baked-on lacquer finishing process.
The attractive wheels are made available from Nothelle as a set with tires in sizes 255/30-20, contributed by its’ technology partners Hankook and Continental.
The Nothelle wheels, manufactured from high-grade aluminium alloy, stand out because of their minimal weight. This means reduced unsprung mass, decreased wheel tramp resulting in increased driving comfort. Over and above this, large spacing between spokes guarantees prefect cooling of the brake system. For security aspects, a point not to be underestimated. Also optionally is the Nothelle “NOVEDRA VII SPORT” wheel in multiple-parts look available in 8.5 x 19” Car-scoop
Peugeot 308 Official Release "Part Deux" – 3d Version Included
And this time, it’s for real; no cryptic press releases and teaser images… Due to be launched in Europe this September right after its Frankfurt Show worldwide premiere, Peugeot’s new C-Segment hatch will be available with a broad range of powerplants, including 1.4, 1.6, 1.6 Turbo petrol units producing 95, 120 and 140-150Hp respectively and 1.6-litre and 2.0-litre diesel engines delivering between 90 and 136Hp. In comparison with its predecessor, while the 308 maintains the same wheelbase (2.610 mm) it’s 74mm longer (4.276 mm) and 85mm wider (1.815 mm) promising to boost interior space. This year, we’ll only see the 3door and 5door versions of the 308 however, according to Peugeot, the C-Segment model will evolve into a number of different body shapes over the coming months and years which translates into a 308 CC (Coupe-Cabrio), a 308 SW and maybe even a 308 Sedan. The French company states that we’ll see a “BioFlex” petrol model (enabling the car to be driven with a fuel composed of up to 85 percent ethanol) in 2008 while they note that the 308 could also one day benefit from Peugeot’s HDi Hybrid technology. -Full high-res image gallery after the jump
Just for the record, we avoided adding the 72-page long PDF file preferring to post Peugeot
PEUGEOT 308 – INSIGHT INTO A NEW MODEL
- To be launched in September 2007
- Powered by seven engine options
- Class leading aerodynamics
- 1.6 litre HDi 90 emits only 120 g/km of CO2
- The start of a new “3” series family
Peugeot’s first vehicle of the “8” generation, the Peugeot 308 five door hatchback will be launched in the
Designed by Peugeot’s in-house designers, the Peugeot 308 builds on the successful concept of the Peugeot 307, with its semi-high architecture, large interior space, class leading safety equipment and high standards of road holding.
The stylish design not only looks good but contributes to reducing fuel consumption and emissions, due to its class leading aerodynamics – Cx of 0.29 – enabling the 1.6 litre HDi 90 to emit only 120 g/km of CO2.
The Peugeot 308 will be available with 10 powerplant options:
Petrol engines *VTi – Variable valve lift and Timing and injection
- 1.4 litre VTi* 95 bhp - 5-speed manual gearbox
- 1.6 litre VTi* 120 bhp - 5-speed manual gearbox
- 1.6 litre VTi* 120 bhp - 4-speed automatic gearbox
- 1.6 litre THP 150 bhp - 5-speed manual gearbox
- 1.6 litre THP 140 bhp - 4-speed automatic gearbox
HDi Diesel engines
- 1.6 litre HDi 90 bhp - 5-speed manual gearbox
- 1.6 litre HDi 110 bhp - 5-speed manual gearbox
- 1.6 litre HDi 110 bhp - 6-speed controlled manual gearbox
- 2.0 litre HDi 136 bhp - 6-speed manual gearbox
- 2.0 litre HDi 136 bhp - 6-speed automatic gearbox
Safety is another strength of the new Peugeot 308, with seven airbags fitted as standard; even rear side airbags will be available as an option on 5 door models. Peugeot’s lane departure warning system (LDWS) and bi-xenon directional headlamps will also be available.
The increased size compared to the 307 results in greater interior space and carrying capacity. The boot of the 308 is cleverly laid out to maximise the space which, with the parcel shelf in place provides 430 litres, increasing to 1,398 litres with the seats folded.
The Peugeot 308 will evolve into a number of different body shapes over the coming months and years, and will see a “BioFlex” petrol model introduced. It could also one day benefit from Peugeot’s HDi Hybrid technology.
The Peugeot 308 will go on sale in the
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