Tuesday, September 30, 2008

ACS3 Sport Cabriolet Based on the BMW M3 Cabrio

The way AC Schnitzer describes the BMW M3 Cabrio, I'm surprised they don't have to get out every half a mile for a change of trousers, but lets be honest – the rest of us would probably have to do the same as well.

The model is labelled the ACS3 Sport Cabriolet, a sports suspension by suspension guru Manfred Wollgarten is claimed to have thoroughly mastered the physics of driving the M3. Around the bonnet's powerdome are two AC Schnitzer Vents which emit a howling sound during driving.

The sides feature flexibly moulded side skirts which emphasise the wheelarches, these house the 20" Type V lightweight wheels and AC Schnitzer's 8-pot high performance braking system. Other features found on the model include a carbon fibre rear diffuser and a sports rear silencer with chromed tailpipes in "Racing“ design

The acclaimed tuning house has yet to get to work on the award winning 309 kW / 420 HP V8 engine, but we are assured we can expect announcements in this area some time in the future.

MINI Cooper Performance Upgrades by Hamann

In early 2007, BMW Group tuning specialist, Hamann, was quick to produce an aerodynamics styling kit for the new second generation R56 Mini, but took over a year and a half to complete the program with engine performance upgrades mainly consisting of reprogrammed ECUs.

Nonetheless, the Bosch Motrotnic ignition control unit has be remapped, and the 1.6-liter turbo engine in the Cooper S, which normally produces 175 hp / 128 kW, has been increased to 204 hp/ 150 kW at 5,500 r.p.m. and torque of 300 Nm at 1,600 – 5,000 rpm.

However, Hamann offers an even more powerful kit for the Cooper S. Called SPORTKIT CS 230, it adds on top of the ECU upgrade with an improved intercooler and sport muffler making 230hp / 169 kW at 6,050 r.p.m. and 330 Nm torque at 3,860 r.p.m. As a result, top speed increases to 238 km/h and 0-100 km/h increase by at least 0.5 seconds.

For the Cooper D which normally has 110 hp, it now makes 26hp / 20 kW more for a total of 136 hp / 100 kW at 4,000 r.p.m. and a maximum torque of a huge 300 Nm at 1,750 – 2,000 r.p.m.

AC Schnitzer X5 Falcon

German BMW tuning specialist, AC Schnitzer, from Aachen has a new widebody kit for the BMW X5. Called the Falcon, it gets its name from the front and rear wheel arch flairs which are lovingly referred to as broad “wings”.

The kit includes front spoiler, rear skirt and front/rear fender flairs. AC Schnitzer further emphasizes the 'bird of pray' theme with two triangular metal-rimmed air intakes in the bonnet. Add AC Schnitzer's lowering spring kit, sport exhaust system plus 22-inch wheels for the completed look.

For the 3.0 litre diesel engine, ACS offers an electronically upgraded which bumps power from the standard 286hp (210 kW) to 310hp (228kW).

Toyota Corolla Altis - stills, reviews, specifications



Whenever you talk about sport or politics or film stars or even cars, one tends to zero in on the two or three who keep on competing against each other making the competition even more fun and intriguing than the final outcome itself. In all these dogfights the one which has been played to a great extent continuously now for the past two decades has been the all-Japanese rivalry between the Honda Civic and the Toyota Corolla. These two have battled it out on their home turf, in the US (probably the largest and most important battlefield for this duo to perform on), in Asia and also in India. It is a fight that not one single car ever wins comprehensively, the duo exchanging places at the forefront while continuously sparring at each other and in the process delighting the millions of users who flock to buy one or both of them!






This is exactly the impression I got when Toyota Kirloskar gave us the exclusive use of a pre-production 10th generation Corolla Altis which was launched yesterday in New Delhi. It comes just about two years after Honda’s quantum Civic-leap and it promises to keep the executive segment slugfest simmering in all earnestness. Being Toyota the all new 10th generation Corolla is all evolution where the Civic was a barking mad revolution. However it depends on one’s point of view as whether evolution is the preferred taste of the hour or revolution is what is needed to light those latent desires. We’ll leave the Civic out of the picture now and concentrate totally on evolution and why it is good and great for the Corolla.




One cannot fault Toyota for their planning and their intense creed for detail and perfection. This is what makes the Corolla one of the most refined automobiles on the planet and at the price point it is pegged at, it makes for terrific value. Many a time I have myself mentioned the Corolla being a very boring car because it does things so perfectly well. Clinically efficient with nary a whimper or protest and that’s why it is the car of choice for the sensible and the staid. The 10th generation Corolla Altis is the modern face of the sensible and staid and you have to really look closely as to how it has advanced in generation.

General Motors Unveils Electric Powered Car




After completing 100 years in the auto industry, General Motors plans to focus on next-generation vehicles and technologies through its year-long global initiative, GMnext. General Motors unveiled on Tuesday (September 16) the production version of the car that it hopes will turbocharge its momentum and recast its image.

CEO Rick Wagoner showed off the highly anticipated Chevrolet Volt, a plug-in electric car. It’s the focal point of GM’s 100th anniversary celebration. The Volt reflects the company’s drive to move away from gas guzzling trucks and SUVs.

“It shows we’re forward looking, that we’re committed to playing a big role and that making sure that personal transportation is just as important and viable to the average consumer out there in fifty years as it is today,” said Rick Wagoner, Chairman and CEO of General Motors.

The car looked more curvy than last year’s sporty angular concept version that evoked a muscle car. Vice chairman Bob Lutz said GM altered the design so the Volt can reach its ambitious target range of 40 miles on a lithium ion battery.

But critics wonder if GM can deliver by its target date of November 2010. A US energy official said Monday that practical lithium ion batteries are still years away. What’s more, a lithium battery costs roughly 10-thousand dollars.

Denise Gray heads battery engineering at GM.

“We’re working diligently in every aspect of the battery pack to bring that cost down as much as possible. But it is going to take a number of learning loops by OEMs (original equipment manufacturer), by the uppliers to optimize the overall system to get the volumes up, to get the quality up, to bring the price down.”

Consumers could get a jolt when they hear the estimated price for a Volt: under $40,000. GM hopes federal and state governments will offer tax credits to put the Volt within the reach of car buyers.




Some characteristics of the Volt:








–Lithium-ion batteries, which are still under development, are expected to propel the car up to 40 miles on a single charge from a home outlet.

–As it approaches 40 miles, a small internal combustion engine kicks in to recharge the batteries, extending the car’s range to hundreds of miles. The engine can run on gasoline or E85 ethanol.

–Design is among the most aerodynamic in GM history, although the company won’t reveal its drag coefficient.

–Interior has a liquid-crystal instrument display that the driver can configure to his or her needs, as well as touch-screen climate, information and entertainment controls.

–It takes about eight hours to recharge through a 120-volt outlet, costing about 80 cents a day assuming a price of 10 cents per kilowatt-hour.

–Top speed is 100 mph.

–Due in showrooms in November 2010.

Men's T-shirts

Men’s T-shirt with contrasting seams. Lavishly embroidered with the trademark M double spoke and BMW M logo. Material: 100 % cotton double finish.

BMW M Men's T-Shirt Antracite

M Men's T-Shirt Antracite


Stylish T-shirt with asymmetrical details. Front with laser cut appliqué and decorative seams on the left shoulder. Discreet, printed team logo. Slim fit. 95 % cotton, 5 % Lycra.

BMW Men's Fashion T-Shirt

Men's Fashion T-Shirt


Classic T-shirt, white with dark blue inserts and large dynamic graphic motif. Printed “BMW Motorsport” lettering and BMW logo appliqué. Material: 100% cotton.

BMW Men's Motorsport T-Shirt 1

Men's Motorsport T-Shirt 1


BMW Men's Motorsport T-Shirt 2

Men's Motorsport T-Shirt 2


Not just for a day on the racetrack: classic T-shirt with white half moon in the neck area. Appliqué patches with sponsor logo, number 1 and gap board motif. Printed BMW Motorsport wordmark and BMW logo on the sleeve. Slim fit. Material: 100 % cotton.

BMW Men's Motorsport T-Shirt Dark Blue

Men's Motorsport T-Shirt Dark Blue


Extraordinary replica T-shirt, inspired by F1 driver base layers, printed with the team’s and the current sponsors’ logos. Standard fit. 90 % nylon, 10 % Lycra.

BMW Men's Pit Crew T-Shirt 1

Men's Pit Crew T-Shirt 1


BMW Men's Pit Crew T-Shirt 2

Men's Pit Crew T-Shirt 2


Classic sporty T-shirt with round neckline and fashionable sleeve detailing. With subtle printed BMW lettering on the neck. Embossed metal BMW logo at the hem. Material: 100 % cotton.

BMW Men's T-Shirt Black

Men's T-Shirt Black


Baby sneaker, white with dark blue PUMA form stripe and non-slip sole. Printed with team logo and PUMA No. 1 logo. 100 % leather.

BMW Men`s T-Shirt Nick

Men`s T-Shirt Nick


Classic white business shirt with decorative seams at shoulder level, embroidered with the team logo. Standard fit. Crinkle-resistant. 100 % cotton.

BMW Men’s Business Shirt

Men’s Business Shirt


Dark blue T-shirt with stylish slogan at the front. Standard fit. 100 % cotton.

BMW Men’s Graphic T-Shirt

Men’s Graphic T-Shirt


Classic white T-shirt with dark blue inserts and red piping at shoulder level. Large team logo print on the back. Standard fit. 100 % cotton.

BMW Men’s Logo T-Shirt

Men’s Logo T-Shirt


Classic blue T-shirt with rubberised Robert Kubica logo at the front, sporty shoulder trims, and cuffs with fashionable rip closures. Printed racing number and team logo. Standard fit. 100 % cotton.

BMW Men’s T-Shirt “Robert”

Men’s T-Shirt “Robert”


White t-shirt with decorative stitchings under sleeves. Badge "08 BMW Yachtpsport" on right sleeve. Eye-catching seams. "33" embroidered on back. 100% cotton.

BMW T-Shirt Yachting

T-Shirt Yachting


Must-have T-shirt with stylised Nick Heidfeld print, plenty of racing appeal, and tonal contrast seams. Printed Nick Heidfeld lettering and team logo. Standard fit. 100 % cotton.

BMW “Nick Edition” T-Shirt (unisex) 1

“Nick Edition” T-Shirt (unisex) 1


BMW “Nick Edition” T-Shirt (unisex) 2

“Nick Edition” T-Shirt (unisex) 2

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Monday, September 29, 2008

BMW Shop Products

Like the BMW model range, the range of products in the BMW Online Shop continues to grow and grow. So that you are always well informed about brand-new textiles and accessories, we present for you on this page the latest products in the BMW Online Shop.































BMW Men's apparel
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BMW Kids' apparel
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