Monday, June 28, 2010
Company BMW presents its new sports concept car – GINA Light Visionary Model. Car has the original design and a totally new concept of the сoachwork. GINA Light Visionary Model can change its shape through the use of new materials in the сoachwork. The Gina replaces the traditional metal and plastic with stretchable water resistant translucent man-made fabric skin – polyurethane-coated Spandex. It was designed by a group of designers, under the leadership of American automobile designer Chris Bangle, who says GINA allowed his team to "challenge existing principles and conventional processes".
Hello dear frends i got a mail and that shows me the dream car for cars lovers and that is BMW Vision Concept Car.
so here are the cool images of BMW Vision and its specifications.
Specifications
Mid-engine, AWD
2-door coupe, 4-pass
Engine: 1.5L/163-hp/214-lb-ft turbo diesel
Electric motors:139-hp/162-lb-ft front and 51-hp/214-lb-ft rear electric motors
Transmission: 6-speed twin-clutch auto
Curb weight: 3100 lb (mfr)
Wheelbase : 78.8 in
Length x width x height: 181.1 x 74.8 x 48.8 in
0-60 mph: 4.8 sec (mfr est)
EPA city/hwy fuel econ: 62 mpg (mfr est, European Cycle)
CO2 emissions: 0.35 lb/mile (est)
![bmw vision concept car[5]](http://www.davidtan.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/bmwvisionconceptcar5.jpg "bmw vision concept car[5]")
If you love the speed and also want the look than this BMW M1 car is definitely for you. I am sure if you own this BMW M1 than you will be a known person in your group. This have peculiar kind of look of BMW but if you look from behind than this car got the sporty look as well.
As showing in photos ... red will be the perfect colour for this BMW M1. But however you can also try black. Allow wheel giving it a perfect and more attractive look.
What Paul Rosche was for BMW in formula 1 in the 1980s, that’s what Günter Manhart is for the BMW tuning scene now, namely the undisputed motor pope. For decades he developed the BMW power trains for many renowned tuners, but remained completely incognito. But that has come to an end because for a few months now, Manhart is storming the tuning charts with sensational compressor and V10 reconstructions and even successfully competed in the high speed circuit at Nardo, Italy, with his M3 E91 Touring with V10 motor (an absolute unique).
3x compressor power!
For the current M3 generation Manhart offers a 3 stage power package, which strengthens the eight cylinder high speed motor to up to 655 HP. Of course with the standard 420 HP you are not exactly under-motorised, but a car fan can never have too much power. The first power stage starts with a small compressor and a supercharging pressure of 0.35 bar, which gives you 515 HP. In stage II the supercharging pressure is increased to 0.50 bar, whereby 585 HP is straining on the rear axle. In the third and largest build-up stage a large compressor from ASA with a supercharging pressure of 0.67 bar is combined with a specially developed exhaust system with 70 millimeter pipe diameter and two 200 cell race catalytic convertors – and the whole thing is made from TITANIUM. With this, a full 655 HP are at the start which catapult the Bavarian power athlete from 0 to 100km/h in just 3.7 seconds. The top speed is just over 350km/h.
Classic BBS wheels!
BMW Performance!
The interior is a nice mix of sportiness and luxurious ambience, thanks to full leather fittings in Alcantara/leather combination, the wonderful performance seats with seat heating and an exclusive performance steering wheel with LED display which shows temperature, transverse acceleration and ¼ mile times. And of course there is a real switch guide plate with six channels to be inserted manually, which is how racing drivers like it.
Power for X6 M and X5 M & high end exhaust technology
Also new to Manhart Racing are increased performances for the new offroad steam hammers X6 M and X5 M. Manhart Racing endows their 4.4 litre V8 with BI turbo supercharging optionally with 600 HP (€5,900), 650 HP (€9,900) or even 700 HP (€14,900). A stainless steel exhaust from the turbocharger with 90mm pipe diameter as well as square or round, 86 or 90mm diameter end pipes are obligatory for all three power stages, at the price of €4,900.
For the M3 E92 Manhart Racing also has high quality exhaust technology at hand. The in-house exhaust system from the heaers has a constant diameter of 70mm and ends with four 82mm end pieces. In the “stainless steel” version (€2,490) it produces extra power of around 18 HP and a booming sound. Even more luxurious: the “TITANIUM” version which not only generates 25 additional HP but also has a weight advantage of 50% compared to the standard technology.
Technical data
Vehicle type: BMW M3 E92
Motor: 4 litre V8 with ASA compressor, 655 HP
Exhaust: 70mm titanium complete system from header incl. modified catalytic convertors (2×200 cells)
Empty weight: 1,550kg
Body: carbon mirror, carbon roof
Undercarriage: Bilstein PSS10 threaded suspension
Wheels/tyres: BBS Challenge R Black rims, front in 9Jx20 ET20 with 245/30ZR20, rear in 10.5Jx20 ET20 with 295/25ZR20
Brakes: front BMW M5 E60-365mm discs with floating calliper, rear BMW M3 345mm discs with floating calliper.
Interior: performance seats with seat heating, performance steering wheel with digital display, full leather fittings with Alcantara/leather combination, carbon hand brake grip.
[Source: Manhart]
The BMW X1 is the latest welcome addition to the compact vehicles segment, and brings the characteristic BMW “Driving Pleasure” to this class. With an extensive range for the BMW X1, the AC Schnitzer version now celebrates its world premiere at theGeneva Motor Show 2010.
The BMW X1 is available with choice of a 6-cylinder petrol engine and three 4-cylinder diesel power plants. Here again, AC Schnitzer is setting totally new standards for driving pleasure in the premium compact segment. The BMW X1 xDrive23d has been upgraded from a 150 kW/204 HP diesel engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo and Common Rail injection to 240 HP. The 2.0 d and 1.8 d units in the BMW X1 also feature Common Rail injection and a turbocharger, and with the AC Schnitzer tuning package achieve 210 and 171 HP respectively. Naturally, the power upgrades are available for both the sDrive and xDrive versions. The AC Schnitzer engine styling including capacity logo is available
for vehicles with and without performance upgrade.
Acoustically, the sporting driving experience is enhanced by the AC Schnitzer sports rear silencer for the petrol X1 xDrive 28i (in development). Visual elegance is provided by the chromed “Racing“ tailpipe trim which is also available for all other models.
The superb driving behaviour of the BMW X1 with its focus on agility, precision and handling is the direct result of the sophisticated suspension technology used on the extremely solid body structure. AC Schnitzer has built on this and with its suspension spring kit and an aluminium strut brace, ensures the perfect balance between
sporting performance and driving comfort.
The AC Schnitzer aerodynamics package is far more than mere decoration, although it harmonises effectively in the overall concept. The front spoiler and rear skirt extension, in combination with the rear roof spoiler, improve downforce and ensure additional ground adhesion.
Engine bay venting is optimised by the AC Schnitzer Bonnet Vents. These are enhanced further with chromed centre webs available as an option. In aesthetic terms, the AC Schnitzer aerodynamic conversion emphasises the expressive styling and reveals to the observer on first glance the universal sporting ambitions of the X1 by AC Schnitzer.
Impressive design elements also lend a sporting and youthful note to the interior of theBMW X1 by AC Schnitzer. These elements include silver “Exclusiv“ carbon interior trim, illuminated leather gear knob, aluminium gear knobs with or without digital gear display, “Black Line“ aluminium cover for the i-Drive system controller, aluminium handbrake handle and pedal set, foot rests and velours foot mats.
The finishing touch comes from a set of attractive wheels, so the X1 retains its stylish appearance not only on twisty or changing terrain, but also outside a fashionable cafe. An ideal choice is the brand-new Type VIII wheel in 19“. The new wheel with its 5 double spokes in BiColor Finish is an evolution of the well-known Type VI wheel, and complements perfectly the styling language of the BMW X1. AC Schnitzer Type IV wheels in silver or in BiColor in 18, 19 or 20 inch, together with the Type VI rim in 18“, complete the range available for the BMW X1.
[Source: AC Schnitzer]
The company's tagline in English is currently "The Ultimate Driving Machine". The original German slogan is "Freude am Fahren", which translates to "Joy in Driving" in English. In certain regions, BMW also uses the English tagline "sheer driving pleasure" (e.g. Hong Kong).
BMW's main competitors include Alfa Romeo, Audi, Infiniti, Jaguar, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Saab and Volvo.
Production outside GermanyBMW started producing automobiles at its Spartanburg,South Carolina, plant in 1994. Today, the plant manufactures the BMW X5, the BMW Z4 Roadster and Coupe, and the BMW Z4 M Roadster and Coupe. Outside Germany, the largest output of the BMW Group comes from British factories.
The Hams Hall plant manufactures four cylinder BMW engines for use around the world in 3-Series, 1-Series and Z4 vehicles. This is in addition to MINIs and Rolls-Royces made in Oxford and Goodwood.
The BMW Group is considering the establishment of a new plant which will be located either in Volos, Greece or Limasol, Cyprus.These plants will be manufacturing motorcycles as well as the BMW 1 Series and the BMW 3 Series and will be serving the markets of Eastern Europe and Middle East.The construction will start in 2009 even if it is finally built in Greece or in Cyprus.
BMW is also building a production plant in Chennai, India for production of 3-series and 5-series vehicles. The plant will begin production in 2007.
