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Yes, we know, it is not a race right nor one it forever supposed being, but these comparisons are always more recreation. And NOT, the tii of the half-compartment 135i marked, will not gain this, but it gives us the other chance to see the car in the action.
It is equipped with the aerodynamic package of execution of BMW, brakes 18 of execution that it. wheels light-allow. The mirrors on carbon fibre side, lid of boot and other elements, achieve the image of car on the subject of which many ventilators of BMW had phantasm.
Here full the official statement and photographs with press of BMW
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BMW 135i Coup� takes the large guns at Australian large Prix
BMW announced 135i Coup� is placed to take the muscle of the park of Albert with 2009 of this Australian large Prix year.
A 135i particularly equipped Cut, supporting the famous stable of tii and comprising the speed of execution of BMW, will take part in the final comparison speed.
A race between V8 Supercar, car and road entirely prepared BMW going 135i Cut formula 1 of BMW Sauber, the final comparison speed is a favourite of crowd which wells three forms of high efficiency to circulate in the car ones against the others in a race of one covering to the finishing line.
The final comparison speed is held with five occasions separated during the weekend from race. The event is run with a synchronized handicap, giving to each car a chance to take the line honors.
BMW 135i Coup� is equipped with a certain number of levellings of execution and beauty product of the stable of execution of BMW, which are re-elected for a range of the exclusive and dynamic accessories of sports.
An aerodynamic package of full execution of BMW, installation of suspension of possession of road, cross drilled and of the light-alloy wheels of. of package of brake of saving of weight and execution 18 of BMW are adapted to the car.
The covers of carbon fibre mirror and the carbon fibre look at the cap with the integrated roof and initialize lines of sports, others accentuate the sporting character of this single vehicle.
The 135i Coup� supports transfers of tii of `before and back accentuating the fascination of the motorsport and the heritage of the mark of BMW.
Inspired by the famous model of BMW 02 presented in 1966, which in its time was recognized as �pitom� of the supreme agility and the enthralling drive, BMW 135i is also distinguished by its compact dimensions, low weight and before-back perfect balance.
A powerful twin engine the turbo one of 6 cylinders, producing of 225 kilowatts makes sure that the car can reach 100km/h as Juste 5.3 seconds. High speed is electronically limited to 250km/h.
The pilot for BMW 135i with the final comparison of this year speed will circulate in the car the journalist Paul Gover, who took BMW Mr. Coup� by his steps with the event of last year.
Christian Klien will be with the bar of the racing racing car of BMW Sauber F1, whereas Greg Murphy takes two BMW in its V8 Supercar.
BMW took part in the final comparison speed since its beginning.
BMW is happy to support this fantastic spectacle,� known as the noble one of Tom, sale managing director, BMW group Australia.
The final comparison speed proved to be a particularly popular segment on the large program of Price and incarnates perfectly the `the final driving complaint of Machine,� it says.
With its short duration on the market, BMW 135i Coup� claimed a certain number of coveted rewards, such as the car of 2008 drives of the year (the best sport scar more than $60.000) and cars of Australia of best, the best sport scar 2008 taking the tastes of many vehicles exotic of sports of high efficiency.
With the difference of the F1 car or V8 Supercar, the Australian ones can buy BMW 135i including/understanding the parts of execution of BMW adapted.
A complete chain of the components of execution of BMW is available exclusively by the network of merchant of BMW.
All the components of execution of BMW reflect the mark of BMW in their technology, design, quality and safety.
Final times of comparison speed:
11.40am on Thursday March 26
4.25pm on Thursday March 26
2.15pm on Friday March 27
1.00pm on Saturday March 28
1.10pm on Sunday March 29
With leisure suits now just a bad dream, the new sixth-generation VW Golf GTI that hits our shores in October as a 2010 model, is just as hot. That makes it pretty cool.
The new GTI , which will make its formal U.S. debut at the New York Auto Show in a couple of weeks, is no longer the power player in the segment if all you’re counting is horsepower. No, the MazdaSpeed3 cranks out 273 hp, while the new GTI makes 200 hp from its 2.0-liter turbocharged four cylinder.
You’re correct if you say that this car has the same power as the outgoing model. What makes this new GTI worth talking about is the refinement VW engineers have worked into the car’s handling, not to mention the updates to the interior and exterior.
Unfortunately, U.S. buyers will not be able to get several features available on European-spec cars, like Dynamic Chassis Control that allows for three settings– comfort, normal and sport–of the car’s shock absorbers. Other items like dynamic cruise control will also not make it to the States. HID headlights, standard on the outgoing model, will be optional on the new car.
The U.S. VW folks say they kept the standard equipment list limited in order to keep down the cost of the three- or five-door hatch (the five-door is a $500 option). But the standard feature list is quite high, so don’t think all the models we get will be strippers. Official prices were not released at our initial test drive, but expect the car to start around $24,000, making it relative bargain in the front-drive sporty market.
So while this new GTI looks much like the fifth-generation car, every body panel (save for the roof) is different. The interior, likewise, is further refined with a better-looking center stack and chrome-trimmed gauge cluster. And yes, the plaid cloth seats are still part of the package. Some things from the ’70s just never go out of fashion.
The base transmission is a six-speed automatic with a six-speed dual-clutch tranny as an option. VW says a seventh gear, available on other VW models, is not necessary here because of the engine’s 207 lb-ft of torque. We sampled them and like both for different reasons. But if we’re headed to our garage, we’d save the $1,200 (approximately) on the DSG and spend it elsewhere…the six-speed manual is damn good.
On our initial test drive of the car, we found it to be quick and fun to drive, which has long been the GTI’s trademark. A decent rumble is emitted from the twin tailpipes, and while 200 horsepower may seem anemic amidst all the 500-horsepower ground beaters available today–the car doesn’t lack for oomph.
The sixth-generation car features subtle changes from its immediate predecessor but can easily trace its lineage back several decades, and is a worthy successor to the hallowed GTI badge.
Car Restoration
Classic car restoration is one of the most rewarding activities a car enthusiast can perform. Transforming a “seemingly old car” back into a classic vehicle in all of its glory is nothing less than art.
Car owner must know how to properly evaluate the condition of a car and then establish the level of car restoration to be performed to such vehicle. There are 4 levels of classic car restoration. These are the top tips for classic car restoration who want to reverse the effects of ‘the sands of time’ on their vehicles:
1. Inspect your car very carefully, top to bottom, inside and out; use strong flashlights to inspect the trunk, the engine area, etc. If possible take it to a car shop where it could be lifted to take a good look at the condition from beneath. Here you will determine if the car restoration process is worth the time and money.
2. After inspecting the vehicle, it is also important to decide whether you have a ’solid’ car which can be restored without replacing the entire frame, floor, axles, etc. By ’solid car’ we are inferring that the car structure should be strong, as well as the floor; a little rust can be repaired but a completely rusty car which has the entire frame compromised will eventually crumble.
3. Decide whether you want to work with a “friend who knows how to repair cars” or a professional. Cars restoration did by people other than professionals tend to run well for a couple of years and in some cases start to breakdown thereafter.
4. Decide the level of car restoration:
a. Driver car restoration: is often performed to get a car back to a fully functional and operational condition, they often include part replacement and minor cosmetic adjustments.
b. Street Show: this car restoration level involves getting a car into a fully working condition and repairing all major cosmetic problems (body work is required).
c. Show Car: restoring a classic car back to this form often requires professional work, if judged by a professional, there restorations and labor quality will fall within the 90-95 point range.
d. Concours: this is the highest level of car restoration possible. All the work should be done by professionals, from part replacement to body work.
5. Start the car restoration process, if possible follow a 2 step procedure (part replacement and chassis adjustments). Visit the car shop as often as possible to make sure the right work is being done.
6. Take it for a ride and see if it works correctly.
copy from : http://www.covercarworld.com/car-restoration
Still holds the BMW hydrogen combustion because of the relatively low technology and low cost space, particularly for a good alternative to hydrogen fuel cells
H2BVplus Hydrogen Combustion Engine with Laser Measurement Equipment
The second-generation CR-V was all-new for the 2002 model year and remains one of the most popular compact sport-utility vehicles on the road, offering a unique blend of SUV versatility, top level safety performance, car-like handling and Honda quality. The Honda CR-V is powered by a 2.0-litre, 16-valve, DOHC 4-cylinder i-VTEC engine producing 150 hp and 190 Nm of torque. Fuel economy is pretty good for 4x4, especially with the 5-speed manual. A 4-speed auto is optional.
The CR-V utilizes a 4-wheel independent suspension system that employs a Toe Control Link MacPherson strut front suspension for exceptional handling, ride quality and packaging efficiency. In the rear, the CR-V is equipped with a reactive compact double wishbone suspension that helps provide additional cargo space.
Agile is the ideal description of the CR-V's suspension tuning. There is body roll on turn-in, but not too disconcerting. In twisty roads, it stuck well in the corners. With a decent amount of body roll, the Honda gently transfers weight without flopping over, as other 4WDs tend to do. Heading off into the desert is possible in the CR-V, but with only 8.25 inches of ground clearance, it's best to stay off the big dunes.
Safety features on the CR-V include advance dual-stage driver and front passenger airbags and seatbelt pre-tensioners.
For added safety, the lower front side frame and lower bumper beam have been specially engineered to engage the structural elements of cars, trucks and SUVs in the event of a crash. These advanced features helped the CR-V earn the highest rating of five stars in USA from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for both front and side impacts.
The front seats are excellent. In most measures of interior room, the CR-V beats its competition. More surprising than the front-passenger accommodations is the space and comfort provided by the CR-V's rear seats. The rear bench is neither too soft nor too hard, and allows passengers to travel for more than a few minutes without getting numb-reared or fidgety. All three rear positions have three-point belts and head restraints, something not all SUVs offer.
The cargo area of the CR-V measures a generous 72.0 cu. ft. With the fold-and-tumble rear seats stowed, the CR-V can accommodate two full-size mountain bikes with no difficulty. The 60/40 split rear seats offer six inches of fore and aft travel to maximize either cargo or passenger space. The large rear cargo floor also doubles as a portable picnic table with folding legs. In front, the center console mounted storage area is now large enough to accommodate music CDs.
The CR-V is offered in well-appointed 4WD trim levels. All models include dual mirrors, intermittent front and rear window wipers and washers, air conditioning with Micron Air-Filtration, power windows with auto down and auto up driver's window, power door locks, floormats, engine immobilizer and anti-theft system, cruise control, two-texture seating surfaces, sunglass holder and rear coat hooks.
The basic RVi trim level incorporates an AM/FM/cassette player with four speakers. The top RVSi trim includes an AM/FM/cassette player with six speakers, a power moonroof, foglights and keyless entry. Honda's Real Time' 4WD is standard on all models.
The CR-V is a practical alternative to a full-size 4WD, being easy to maneuver in traffic and offering good fuel economy. But passing on the highway is an annoyance due to its low power output. It is offered with the Accord's 2.4-litre engine in some markets, but has to make do with the 2.0L over here. Plus it's not a true offroader. However, it has proven to be as reliable as any other Honda, with strong resale prices, and would be a good buy for a small urban family.
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