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BMW i8 Named 2012 Best Concept Car

Posted: 16 Jul 2012 10:20 AM PDT

BMW i8 spyder conceptNews about the introduction of a new cars generation from the world's automotive brands that are currently competing to deliver environmentally friendly vehicles with a variety of existing technologies. And the rise of the concept car of the future of eco-friendly event that was introduced in various exhibitions in America seems to have emerged winner of the award for the best concept car in 2012.

2012 Best Concept Car of the Year Award in North America this fall on a sports car with hybrid technology from Germany, the BMW i8 Spyder. And this car managed to beat 34 other vehicles that also were on display in a prestigious exhibition in LA, Detroit, Chicago, Toronto and New York.

BMW i8 spyder side viewOf the 34 car concept, there are 24 automotive journalists who participated in this assessment. Of all the cars that fall into that category, the characteristics of the judgment of the jury, the car must have a specific standard of passenger cabins and be able to reflect future cars with multi functions. And all these characters in the BMW i8.

“BMW i8 Spyder has an excellent design. Function of these cars also reflects the exciting automotive technology for the foreseeable future vehicles. With an environmentally friendly engine and a modern shape, this car may represent the future vehicles that are environmentally friendly,” said one of the jurors, Bill Schaffer.

Given BMW i8 Spyder concept is reinforced with hybrid engine technology, in which the electric engine capable of generating power at 129hp. Gasoline engine was using a 3 cylinder engine will be capable of generating power at 220hp.

Merging these two types of machines will have different tasks. This electric machine will be used as a front-wheel drive, while the gasoline engine will be standard rear-wheel drive typical of BMW. With a sports car so it will have AWD drive with a combined power of 349hp with 406Nm of torque.

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano

Posted: 16 Jul 2012 09:48 AM PDT

ferrari 599 gtb fiorano tvThe beauty of this Ferrari 599 had come up with without the need for many modifications. However, the German tuner, Mansory, has released an accessory fibers made ​​of carbon fiber material, which is designed specifically for the GT version is interesting.

Mansory has shown recent work for the Ferrari 599 GTB at the Geneva Motor Show before, and juxtaposed with other modified supercars including the Mercedes-McLaren SLR and Rolls-Royce Coupe.

Performance device that is inserted is included for high performance and a custom made ​​inter cooling. Powerful V12 engine supercharging is supported by a sports air filter that has the capability to supply more air and so are electrically controls that have been modified.

ferrari 599 gtb fiorano back view

Improved performance 6.0-liter engine with 620 hp power increase to 720 hp, with torque increased by 92 Nm. Ferrari 599 to go from rest to 100 km / h can be reached in 3.7 seconds, where 0.2 is faster than the standard engine and top speed is increased as well, which travels at 340 km / h.

Not only on the machine that changed, legs sector was amended by the wheel diameter 20 “front and 21″ rear with wheels made ​​from alloy. Wherein each front wheel weighs just 13 kg, because the wheels of Mansory are known for its lightweight alloy wheels.

As a result the use of aluminum alloy wheels that are lighter weight of the vehicle to be reduced a lot, so the automatic acceleration, braking distances, as well as control the car better.

In addition, a touch on the body that uses carbon fiber package on his body where the body side to display a new look, front spoiler and rear bumper diffuser get an extra package, in order to create better aerodynamics.
 
 
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