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Sunday, October 16, 2011

BMW 335is

BMW 335is Convertible : 3.0-liter, inline 6-cylinder engine with TwinPower Turbo technology, 320 horsepower, Rear-wheel drive, 26 mpg hwy, Starting at $60,600.

BMW 335is Coupe : 3.0-liter, inline 6-cylinder engine with TwinPower Turbo technology, 320 horsepower, rear-wheel drive, 26 mpg hwy*, Starting at $51,900.

BMW 335is rear view

Friday, October 14, 2011

Sunday, October 2, 2011

The 2011 Ford Explorer is a completely redesigned vehicle. This redesign starts with a new unibody construction, which replaces the truck body found in the last few model years. The new Explorer also has a 3.5 liter 290- horsepower V6, which greatly increases the vehicle’s efficiency.The 2011 Ford Explorer gets 17 miles to the gallon in the city, and 25 miles to the gallon on the highway. The vehicle will go from zero to 60 mph in 8.3 seconds. It goes from 60 to 0 in 122 feet.

Climbing inside the vehicle, buyers will discover that the vehicle has become much more luxurious. The vehicle comes standard with Sync, MyFord Touch and MyKey. This is also the first vehicle on the market to have second-row airbags attached to the seatbelts. Ford has also chosen to include rear parking sensors to help the driver in these tough spots. The vehicle also contains Ford’s Terrain Management system, which adjusts traction for different terrain conditions. The vehicle can also contain an optional blind-spot warning system, collision warning and brake support.

The Ford Explorer can easily tow trailers or boats up to 5,000 pounds.For those needing to haul people and cargo, perhaps while towing a boat or trailer, the 2011 Ford Explorer is a great vehicle. It is equally at home rather hauling kids to the latest event or getting the tough job done. The new V6 engine offers great fuel efficiency. Ford has taken great effort to increase the safety of this vehicle. This vehicle can be highly recommended.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

BMW X1

BMW X1 shows elegance confident, versatile and sporting character, as well as spontaneous agility. The interior of the BMW X1 is characterized by a clear function and trends, modern style. Driver orientation so typical of BMW's extra-emphasized by pushing the line forward in the cockpit area.

The driver of the BMW X1 is positioned to sit high, generous feeling of space, a variety of storage options and variable interior offers ideal conditions to enjoy the BMW X1. BMW X1 luggage capacity can be increased from 420 cu ft litres/14.7 maximum of 1350 cu ft litres/47.3 A panorama glass roof electrically operated available as an option.

Modern drivetrain technology BMW X1 provides superior performance and high efficiency all in one. Fuel consumption average EU standard of 5.2 litres/100 kilometers (54.3 mpg imp equal) and the CO2 rating of 136 grams / kilometer offers the highest standard of efficiency all round, with emission standard EU5. BMW X1 has two variants fuel engine, gasoline (BMW X1 xDrive 28i) and diesel(Four cylinder diesel engine, turbocharger with variable intake geometry and common-rail direct fuel injection).

BMW X1 Engine variants:

BMW X1 xDrive28i :

Fuel : Gasoline

Capacity: 2,996 cc, max output: 190 kW/258 hp at 6,600 rpm

Max torque: 310 Nm/228lb-ft from 2,600 – 3,000 rpm

Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 6.8 sec

Top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph)
(230 km/h or 143 mph with optional high-speed set-up)

Average fuel consumption: 9.4 ltr/100 kilometres

CO2 emissions : 219 g/km.

BMW X1 xDrive23d:

Fuel : Diesel

Capacity: 1,995 cc, max output: 150 kW/204 hp at 4,400 rpm

Max torque: 400 Nm/295 lb-ft from 2,000 – 2,250 rpm

Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 7.3 sec

Top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph)

(223 km/h or 138 mph with optional high-speed set-up)

Average fuel consumption: 6.3 ltr/100 kilometres

CO2 emissions to the EU standard: 167 g/km .

BMW X1 xDrive20d:

Fuel : Diesel

Capacity: 1,995 cc, max output: 130 kW/177 hp at 4,000 rpm

Max torque: 350 Nm/258 lb-ft from 1,750 – 3,000 rpm

Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 8.4 sec

Top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph)

(213 km/h or 132 mph with optional high-speed set-up)

Average fuel consumption to the EU standard: 5.8 ltr/100 kilometres (equal to 51.4 mpg imp)

CO2 emissions to the EU standard: 153 g/km.

BMW X1 sDrive20d:

Fuel : Diesel

Capacity: 1,995 cc, max output: 130 kW/177 hp at 4,000 rpm

Max torque: 350 Nm/258 lb-ft from 1,750 – 3,000 rpm

Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 8.1 sec

Top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph)

(218 km/h or 135 mph with optional high-speed set-up)

Average fuel consumption: 5.3 ltr/100 kilometres

CO2 emissions : 139 g/km.

BMW X1 xDrive18d:

Fuel : Diesel

Capacity: 1,995 cc, max output: 105 kW/143 hp at 4,000 rpm

Max torque: 320 Nm/236 lb-ft from 1,750 – 3,000 rpm

Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 10.1 sec

Top speed: 195 km/h (121 mph)

Average fuel consumption : 5.7 ltr/100 kilometres

CO2 emissions : 150 g/km.

BMW X1 sDrive18d:

Fuel : Diesel

Capacity: 1,995 cc, max output: 105 kW/143 hp at 4,000 rpm

Max torque: 320 Nm/236 lb-ft from 1,750 – 3,000 rpm

Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 9.6 sec

Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph)

Average fuel consumption : 5.2 ltr/100 kilometres

CO2 emissions: 136 g/km.

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

BMW 128i Convertible

BMW DNA is now sharper than ever, with bold performance and new design elements added to an unmistakable 1 Series profile. It's a BMW 128i Convertible that answers to no one, least of all mother nature. With the wind or against, the aerodynamic resistance of BMW EfficientDynamics lets all 230 horses possess the road. supported by machine 3.0-liter, DOHC, inline 6-cylinder.