BMW Unveils The All New, Third Generation 1-Series
German auto manufacturer BMW are known worldwide for producing affordable, high quality, luxurious vehicles. The current BMW model range consists of a vast array of vehicles, from executive saloon cars to chauffeur driven limousines and large, luxurious SUV's. As mentioned earlier in this article, the 2020 BMW 1-Series now features a front-wheel drive (FWD) layout instead of the usual rear-wheel drive (RWD) layout and this gives the new 1-Series increased interior space. In fact, the 2020 BMW 1-Series measures 4,319 mm (170 inches) long and 1,799 mm (70.8 inches) wide while the wheelbase has been shortened by 20 mm (0.8 inches) and now measures 2,670 mm (105.1 inches). Inside, the new 2020 BMW 1-Series features an extra 33 mm (1.3 inches) of kneeroom, an extra 19 mm (0.7 inches) of headroom and 13 mm (0.5 inches) of elbowroom for rear passengers. Inside, the 2020 BMW 1-Series features an all new interior design which is packed with the latest vehicle technology. As for engine options, BMW will offer the 2020 BMW 1-Series with a long list of different engines which include three diesel engines and two petrol engines for the European market. NextGen event which will be hosted in Munich, Germany from 25 June to 27 June. It is believed that the all-new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe will also be showcased at the same event. Let us know by leaving a comment below.
Even with standard all-season tires, no amount of muck could stop us. We climbed hills, dropped down paths (easy with a trick new hill descent system) and forged streams so deep that water flowed over the top of the hood - no joke. Even when the terrain was too much for the available suspension travel, the electronics took note and shut down power to the airborne wheel. If you get stuck in a new Cayenne, your common sense has failed you, not the other way 'round. We left the paddock of the track and headed out on the highway to check out the Cayenne's on-road etiquette. While it isn't nearly as fun at 65 mph, the lower velocities gave us some time to play with the navigation system and other controls. Porsche's logic is that switches are easier and faster to use than fumbling with a joystick-type controller. We agree, once you learn where the buttons are (did we mention that there are a lot of buttons?). Our other nitpick had to do with cabin noise as our ears picked up a bit more road thrum than we recall from its predecessor (remember, there is a lot of weight tied up in sound absorbing materials). 104,800 (none of the prices include destination charges). Of course, these are all base prices. Today, fresh out of the fat farm with a refined set of running gear and some sexy new clothes, the automaker's hot pepper finally dances like a sport sedan. While it's no twinkle-toed Fred Astaire - and it never will be - the all-new 2011 Porsche Cayenne is finally good enough to turn those petrified cynics into believers.
Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Super Trofeo will be the star of the all-new race series launched in 2009 by Automobili Lamborghini - the world's fastest one-make series. In May 2009, the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo takes to the track with its first race. By the end of October, it will have completed 18 races on famous European circuits, supporting popular series like the Deutsche Tourenwagen-Meisterschaft (DTM), the FIA GT Series and the FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC). To participate, the factory is offering its customers an exclusive sports machine - the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Super Trofeo with 419 kW (570 hp), a reworked chassis and significantly reduced weight. The Super Trofeo is the only one-make series in the motorsport world to feature cars with all-wheel drive. And it is Lamborghini's clear objective to ensure that it will be the fastest single-brand series in the world - partly due to the technical superiority of the all-wheel drive principle. From May the Super Trofeo will make guest appearances at six race events - at Silverstone (UK), on the Adria Raceway (Italy), on the Norisring (Germany), in Spa (Belgium), in Barcelona (Spain) and in Monza (Italy).
Lamborghini is building 30 cars for the Super Trofeo, which they are making available to individual enthusiasts, as well as to Lamborghini dealer teams. The factory will enter one car for itself, and plans to commission well-known guest drivers to take the wheel. And on the edge of the racing action, the Super Trofeo Village hospitality venue will be available. The Super Trofeo race car is based on the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4, powered by the new 5.2 litre V10 with direct fuel injection (IDS), generating an increased output of 419 kW (570 hp). Its power flows through the e.gear six-speed robotized gear box to the permanent all-wheel drive with viscous traction - the kind of power transmission perfectly suited to motorsport. The Super Trofeo is a top-class race car in every detail. Its chassis, featuring double wishbone suspension all round, has been reworked specifically for the purpose. The competition tyres are supplied by Pirelli and a specialist racing brake system provides brutal stopping power with racing ABS. Additional body components such as the large, fixed rear wing are made from carbon-fibre composite.
The cockpit hosts an ultra-light race seat, a racing steering wheel and additional specialized racing instruments. The Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo will take to the track in May 2009 and is the only one-make series in the world to feature all-wheel drive cars. And it is also set to be the fastest single-brand race series anywhere in the world - that is the clearly stated objective. This November sees Lamborghini begin work in Sant'Agata Bolognese on the construction of the 30 race cars that will constitute the starting grid. The rules are straightforward. Either one or two drivers per car can register for the series. On Friday, there are two 30-minute sessions, of which one is a qualifying session. The first race takes place on Saturday, with two further races during the race weekend. Each race lasts approximately 40 minutes and the results are added together. No additional weight penalty will be imposed on the most successful vehicles.