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The popularity of hybrid cars seem more attractive. This sports car looks of the concept to be shown at the Internationale Automobile BMW Austellung (IAA) that the 63 or the Frankfurt Motor Show 2009, which will be held on September 17-27. The car will be introduced concepts that BMW is 2 + 2 sports that rely on hybrid drive systems. In this case, the system is a diesel engine and electric motor. Explained, the latest concept cars from manufacturers are a visualization Munich BMW ActiveHybrid technology plus, symbol of a future sports car is fuel efficient and environmentally friendly.
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To obtain the fuel consumption performance is efficient and low emissions, the experts adopted the technology or the BMW small car concept to the premium class. BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics call.
The concept is a hybrid car using the engine three-cylinder turbo diesel and two electric motors. In this case, BMW uses a series hybrid. Only electric motors mounted on each front axle rear, driving the car. Read the rest of this entry »
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This is the fastest BMW coupe in the world. The ability of proud of, which can reach speeds above 370 km / hour. Thus the claim of the house tuner G-Power Hurricane CS, Germany. Their work is called the BMW M6 G-Power Hurricane CS. Unfortunately, the claim is not accompanied by accurate data.
Among other things, whether this is the official world record? When and where the speed tests are done? In fact, the real speed is not expressed by the G-POWER is modified this car, both engine and body.
Twin-supercharger
Just described, this car uses SK III V10 engine equipped hospital with twin-supercharger. This machine previously had invested in Hurricane M5 CS. But for the M6, the system was redesigned twin turborcharger. The goal for the machine can achieve a higher round again. Read the rest of this entry »
BMW immediately handed a new automatic transmission has eight teeth acceleration (8-speed) which was developed by ZF. This gearbox will be mounted on a luxury sedan, BMW 7 Series. Interestingly, in addition to more efficient, cheaper than a 6-speed. In fact, its performance comparable to the magnificence 7-speed dual clutch on the BMW M3 which was introduced last year.
Speaking to Automotive News, BMW development chief Klaus Draeger said that luxury car manufacturers in Germany are still focused on the transmission system embracing dual clutch for models of engine capacity.
“Automatic Transmission 8-speed developed by ZF can be competed with a double clutch transmission. In addition to lighter, more efficient, and profitable in a matter of cost,” Klaus said. He also asserted that the dual clutch transmission is expensive and heavy, and only fit in a car with a longitudinal engine and rear wheel motion.
The 8-speed transmission of ZF development is designed for moving cars and the rear wheel all-wheel drive (AWD). In fact, it was appropriate for some models of BMW and Audi that was launched this year. From the test results, ZF transmission is more efficient 3 percent (gasoline) and 6 per cent (diesel) compared with a 6-speed .