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Posted on Saturday, January 16, 2010 / 0 nhận xét / Read More

BMW X1 4-cylinder snd 6-cylinder petrol engine options

BMW has announced new petrol engine options for its X1 compact SUV. First on the list is a 2.0 liter 4-cylinder powerplant for the rear wheel drive X1 sDrive18i model. The 4-pot makes 150hp at 6,400 revs and has a peak torque of 200Nm at 3,600 revs.

This engine can be mated either to a standard 6-speed manual cog box or to an optional 6-speed automatic slush box. With the latter, 0-100 km/h can be achieved in 10.4 seconds (9.7 seconds for the manual) while top speed is rated at 200 km/h (202 km/h for the manual).

Fuel consumption is figured at 8.2 liters per 100 kilometers with the manual transmission and 8.4 liters per 100 kilometers for the automatic. Next on the list is the new all wheel drive X1 xDrive25i that is powered by a 6-cylinder unit. This engine is able to produce 218hp at 6,100 revs and 277Nm of torque at 2,500 revs.

This model comes standard with a 6-speed automatic. 0-100 km/h takes 7.9 seconds and it can deliver a top speed of 223 km/h. Fuel consumption wise, the xDrive25i carries a 9.3 liters per 100 kilometers rating.

Posted on Friday, January 15, 2010 / 0 nhận xét / Read More

Detroit: BMW ActiveE Concept Cornered

BMW introduced the new BMW ActiveE Concept at Detroit's NAIAS yesterday. The all-electric concept, based on the 1-Series coupe, sprints from 0-100 km/h in about nine seconds, before topping out at the electronically limited 145 km/h (90 mph).

Unfortunately, the time posted by BMW's second electric vehicle is over a half-second slower than their first electric car, the MINI E. Sprint times are likely hampered by its heavy weight, roughly 350 kilos more than the MINI.

Like the E, range remains at 160 kilometers, or just under 100 miles.

The ActiveE features a 125-kiloWatt motor, which receives power from a lithium-ion battery that is liquid-cooled. Charging the battery from 0-100% takes three-to-five hours, depending on location.

Posted on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 / 0 nhận xét / Read More

BMW Alpina B7 with 500HP for North America

BMW has announced that the Alpina B7 will be offered in North America as a 2011 model year. Previously, the E65 based B7 was only available in North America as a limited edition in 2007 and 2008.

The specialty F01 based BMW 7-Series already made its debut in Geneva last year, and then as a long-wheelbase F02 variant in Tokyo just a few months ago.

To refresh your memory the B7 comes with BMW’s twin-turbocharged 4.4 liter direct injection V8 engine which has been massaged by Alpina from 400hp up to 500hp (373kW) and 516 lb-ft (700Nm) of torque. 0-60 mph arrives in 4.5 seconds.

In the chassis department goodies include electronically-adjustable suspension with active roll bars and 21-inch wheels based on the classic Alpina 20-spoke design.

Interior is typically lavish with Alpina branding seen on the illuminated door sills, upper seatbacks, inlayed into the exclusive wood trim, inner roof panel just in front of the sunroof, instrument cluster and finally the engine cover. Also included is the Switch-tronic steering wheel in hand-stitched Lavalina leather. Optional Alpina Piano Lacquer interior trim with its silver diagonal rhombs is also available.