2007 BMW Alpina B7

The effect is one of subtle performance emphasis, fully appropriate to the 7 Series’ elegant and substantial presence but leaving no doubt that this is a special performance 7.

Inside the B7: Special Instrumentation and Controls Any

7 Series BMW offers its driver and passengers lavish luxury, fine materials and tasteful design. To this sumptuous ambiance, Alpina adds its own touches, both ergonomic and esthetic; the level of regular-production BMW standard equipment has been raised considerably as well.

Special Alpina features. First and foremost, it’s performance that characterizes the B7. And once seated behind the special Alpina steering wheel, the B7 driver is quickly and keenly aware of this emphasis.

Upon stepping in over the handsome B7 doorsill trims and setting his or her foot on the fine floormat with its Alpina logo, the driver can assess an instrument cluster with the traditional Alpina Blue as its background color and Alpina lettering at bottom right. Four readings from the iDrive system’s On-board Computer can be called up conveniently via a button on the turn-signal stalk: remaining fuel in tank, range on fuel, distance to destination and a digital display of current vehicle speed.

The steering wheel itself presents distinctive visual character and function: in its center, the Alpina logo; on its rim Lavalina leather and special stitching, plus symbols for the SWITCH-TRONIC transmission’s upshift and downshift buttons. These “+” and “-“ inscriptions are in Alpina Blue, and denote the actual locations of the shift buttons on the wheel’s forward side (away from the driver).

Engine

Power bhp:500

Torque: 516

Type: Supercharged V8

Performance

Acceleration 0-60 mph: 4.8

Top Speed: 186

Brabus Black Star 101

We have all seen the Smart Car, but some of us have never seen it like this. Brabus' own Black Star comes with a 3 cylinder turbocharged engine that produces 101 torque and 130 torque. It does a 0-62 mph in 11.2 seconds. It is fitted with a Brabus engine, Brabus suspension, with only 101 models been built the price is 39,000 euros which is about $65,000 American dollars. The best part is, it's a convertible.

Engine

Power bhp: 101

Torque lb-ft: 130

Type: turbocharged 3 cylinder

Performance

Acceleration 0-62 mph: 11.2 seconds

Top Speed: 100 mph

1.5 Million Audi A3 Cars Built

Audi has sold 1.5 million units of its successful A3 model since market launch in 1996. The jubilee car of the compact model built in Ingolstadt is destined for the US market. It is an A3 3.2 quattro in Misano Red, with a 3.2-litre V6 engine generating an output of 250 hp and 236 ft.-lbs. of torque."

The Audi A3 can boast outstanding quality in its class and has hallmarked the market by being the first real premium car in the compact class", says Frank Dreves, Audi Plant Manager in Ingolstadt. Along with the A3, Audi also builds the A4, the A4 Avant and the body of the new Audi TT at its Ingolstadt plant. Further future-oriented models, in the guise of the A5 midsize coup� and the Audi Q5 SUV, are designated to be built at the Ingolstadt plant.

Production of the Audi A3 began at the Ingolstadt plant in 1996. The second generation of the A3 followed in 2003, and June 2004 saw the launch of the five-door A3. At the moment, more than 800 units of the A3 leave the production halls each day and are sent out to customers all over the world. Almost 127,000 units of the Audi A3 were sold worldwide in the first half of 2006 alone. This represents a growth rate of 16.3 percent compared with the same period of last year.

The Audi A3 has made a very significant contribution to the overall success of the brand. "The outstanding way in which the A3 has progressed is thanks to its highly motivated and well-qualified team of workers", Peter Mosch, Chairman of the General Works Council at AUDI AG points out. With just under 463,500 vehicles sold in the first half of 2006, Audi has achieved a growth rate up 9.8 percent compared with the same period of last year.

2008 Maserati Gran Turismo

I have never really noticed Maserati until now. The new Gran Turismo is something to look at, it is not noticeable, but when it's noticed it is noticed by the people who know the car and know what it's worth. The Maserati has a 405 hp V8 engine, like most exotics it is a rear wheel drive, that gives very well handles which the Maserati is know for, but the most wonderful thing about is it has enough seats for four adults.

Engine

Power bhp: 405

Type: V8

Performance

Acceleration 0-60 mph: 5.2 seconds

Top Speed: 177 mph

2008 BMW AC Schnitzer ACS3 Sport

I've always loved the way AC Schnitzer tunes their cars, it's simple but at the same time they make the car look extraordinary. Here we have the BMW 3 series, that is light weight and a spectacular engine, with a mighty suspension. This is a perfect race car. It does 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds, that is fast. The bodykits are made from a high quality material, none of that cheap fiberglass stuff. Options include a sports airbag and a carbon interior trim.

Performance

Acceleration 0-60 mph: 4.6 Seconds

My Rating: *****/*****

60th Anniversary for Porsche

Porsche Turns 60, part of the celebration Car Magazine has published these cool wallpapers for you desktop pleasure, and a cool game where you can win a Porsche experience day, awesome videos and a bunch of great wallpapers.
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Jaguar Goes Into a New Direction

Jaguar's business has not been going well for the past 10 years, so they have decided to go into a new direction. The 2009 Jaguar XF a 4 seated luxury sports car, the exterior is a sporty, muscular and dynamic which was inspired by the XK. The interior maximizes the feeling of space, at same time making it a sports car. The new XF is a dramatic expression of a bold new Jaguar design language, with a driving experience that exceeds expectations created by the striking appearance: relaxed and confident, with outstanding ability and control. I believe the XF will help Jaguar's to grow in a better direction.

Engine
Power bhp: 420

Torque lb-ft: 413

Type: supercharged V8

Performance

Acceleration 0-60 mph: 5.1

Top Speed: 155 (electronically limited)

Base Price: 2009 Jaguar XF $49,975