EXOTIC CARS COLLECTIONS

RANGE ROVER VELAR:- WHAT MAKES IT THE MOST INNOVATIVE SUV IN 2018.

noreply@blogger.com (owensogbeiwi) — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 05:26:00 +0000

RANGE ROVER VELAR

The Velar’s bloodline is unmistakable. A floating roof, an unbroken waistline, and rounded corners culminate in a tidy rear featuring nearly vertical cutlines from the roof to the bumper. Careful review permits us to be reasonably sure the Velar is one and the same as the camouflaged Range Rover Sport Coupe spy shots that have been circulating for some time. The rakish sliding panoramic glass roof is standard across the Velar line. So maybe it’s not as radical a departure into the depths of SUV coupledom as, say, the BMW X4 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC coupe; we respect Land Rover for resisting the urge to go full “coupe” on the Velar.

The Velar is a beautifully designed and mostly finely wrought car. It will sell well to the growing number of affluent urbanites who want a stand out suv. They will buy it, probably love it and get covetous glances from neighbors, other road users and the fashion conscious . They will enjoy exploring the wonders hidden in the touchscreen menus and showing them off to friends.

Perhaps the Velar’s greatest trick is that it doesn't sacrifice practicality on the altar of style. Although the interior isn't as cavernous as the Velar’s exterior dimensions suggest, it is useful and roomy. Thanks in part to the ample rear overhang, there is a class-leading 34 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second-row seats. And Land Rover even cleverly installs a switch in the cargo area for lowering the air suspension (on models so equipped), helping to mitigate the Velar’s somewhat high lift-over height.

Infotainment teething issues aside, the Velar is successful at its mission of feeling like a true luxury good;

2017 Audi Q7

noreply@blogger.com (owensogbeiwi) — Sat, 26 Nov 2016 01:47:00 +0000

Audi has had plenty of time to get this one right: The four-ringed brand’s engineering team began to work on the second-generation Q7 SUV as early as 2009. And even then, the original was already four years old. Shown first as thePikes Peak concept in January 2003, the production version bowed in 2005.

There are valid reasons why it took Audi six years to get the successor to market. During that period, Audi switched its development chief twice, and in both cases the car was thoroughly re-examined. Moreover, the new 2017 Audi Q7 is the pilot vehicle for the second-generation MLB architecture, which is very important for the VW Group—it serves as the basis for many future models from Audi, VW, Bentley, and Porsche. "The new Q7 needs to make a clean production launch," says R&D chief Ulrich Hackenberg. And there is another explanation: With more than 500,000 units sold worldwide, the previous model has been so successful that Audi was in no big hurry to replace it.

2016 Volvo XC90 T8 Twin-Engine AWD Plug-In Hybrid

noreply@blogger.com (owensogbeiwi) — Sat, 26 Nov 2016 00:50:00 +0000

Volvo doesn’t actually convert a finished XC90 into a T8 Twin-Engine Plug-in Hybrid. There is no team of Swedish robots ripping out Haldex hardware to make way for the 9.2-kWh battery pack that gets bolted into the driveshaft tunnel. Volvo’s Scalable Product Architecture was designed from the start to accommodate the rear-mounted 87-hp AC motor that differentiates the T8 from other XC90 models. Volvo calls this version “Twin-Engine” because it retains the 316-hp turbocharged and supercharged four-cylinder that powers the T6. But the T8 in fact has a third power source, a 46-hp electric motor that sits between the gas engine and the XC90’s eight-speed automatic trans axle. Total system output is 400 horsepower and 472 pound-feet of torque.

In electric mode, the T8 operates as a rear-driver, and if you go easy on the accelerator, you can travel up to 13 miles before the gas engine kicks in. At other times, only its front wheels are driven, and selecting the battery-saving mode will force the T8 to use the gas engine to recharge the battery, adding about five miles of electric range. You can also lock it into four-wheel drive or select the power mode, which keeps the rear electric motor engaged and ramps up the gas engine’s throttle response.

The lithium-ion battery has its own coolant circuit, while an electric immersion heater warms the other coolant loop to heat the cabin when the T8 is not burning hydrocarbons. Both electric motors are capable of recharging the battery during deceleration or when sending torque to the wheels.

Volvo has managed to package all of this in the same envelope as conventional XC90 models without intruding on the cabin, cargo hold, or third row, or diminishing the 5000-pound towing capacity.

Mercedes-AMG GLC43 Coupe car review.

noreply@blogger.com (owensogbeiwi) — Sat, 26 Nov 2016 00:36:00 +0000

The growth of the Mercedes-AMG sub-brand shows no sign of slowing, and the next model to enter the stable is the GLC43 coupe, a derivative of the Mercedes-Benz GLC coupe. The GLC43 coupe was almost a no-brainer, as it can be spun up quickly from the mechanically similar and conventionally bodied Mercedes-AMG GLC43.

The GLC43 is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 tuned to make 362 horsepower at 5500 rpm and 384 lb-ft of torque from 2500 to 4500 rpm. The power is channeled to all wheels through a nine-speed torque-converter automatic that’s programmed to deliver quicker shifts than in non-AMG models. AMG also has tweaked the all-wheel-drive system to operate with a 31:69 front-to-rear torque split, which is more rear biased than on regular Mercedes-Benzes.

The GLC coupe already has a capable chassis, one that AMG has reworked for 43 duty, including a stiffer suspension that promises less body roll and improved cornering capabilities. The steering, if the other variants of the GLC are a template, ought to feel direct and responsive. The standard wheels are 20-inch pieces wearing 255/45 front and 285/40 rear tires. Twenty-one-inch wheels are optional. The brakes also have been upgraded, and the Sport and Sport+ modes that control throttle response, suspension, and steering have been made more aggressive.

2017 Honda Ridgeline AWD car review.

noreply@blogger.com (owensogbeiwi) — Sat, 26 Nov 2016 00:23:00 +0000

The Ridgeline also comes with only one engine, a 3.5-liter V-6 paired to a six-speed automatic (the Pilot’s nine-speed gearbox is not available here). But we might argue that it doesn’t need another one. Honda’s V-6 makes 280 horsepower, versus 250 previously, and 262 lb-ft of torque, up from 247. Those 280 horses put it mid-pack in this group (with the GM twins on the high side, at 305 with their V-6, and the Frontier on the low end, at 261); Honda’s peak torque is the lowest, but not by much, trailing the Toyota and GM V-6s by less than 10 lb-ft, the Nissan by 19.

At the test track, however, all of that was academic. The Ridgeline blasted to 60 mph in 6.6 seconds and through the quarter-mile in 15.2 at 93 mph. That smokes the Tacoma, which laid down a 7.9-second zero-to-60-mph time and a 16.1-second quarter-mile at 91 mph in our most recent test of a V-6 Limited 4x4. The Honda also was a full second quicker than the more powerful Colorado to 60 mph, and beat it in the quarter-mile as well. Subjectively, though, the Honda doesn’t always feel particularly muscular. Driving up gentle grades, you have to get your foot well into the throttle before there’s a downshift, giving the impression that the Ridgeline struggles to maintain speed. But mash the gas—when, say, jumping out into fast-moving traffic—and the Ridgeline roars ahead.

The Ridgeline also leads the field in its roster of available active-safety features, with adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, lane-departure warning, and blind-spot warning. All of those, however, are reserved for the RTL-E and Black Edition. During our time with the Ridgeline, the forward-collision warning had a couple of freak-outs, with especially curvy roads triggering false alarms from oncoming traffic.

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE400 4MATIC.

noreply@blogger.com (owensogbeiwi) — Sat, 26 Nov 2016 00:10:00 +0000

This year, the GLE400 4MATIC gets Mercedes’ 329-hp 3.0-liter twin-turbo V-6. The new engine helps the GLE drive, feel, and look more like a real, honest-to-Stuttgart Mercedes than any M-class ever did. That’s true even though it’s assembled, as the ML always has been, at a plant near Vance, Alabama. “More like,” however, isn’t the same as “is.” This refreshed Mercedes still doesn’t seem to have its whole heart in this market segment.

The renaming wasn’t particular to this model but part of a larger scheme to establish a rough harmony between Benz’s traditional sedan and SUV lines. Basically, the SUVs are now branded as GL, with the third letter indicating each model’s position in the size hierarchy. So the GLE is bracketed between the smaller GLA and GLC (previously the GLK) and the larger GLS (formerly the GL). And, no surprise, the GLE400’s twin-turbo V-6 also is offered in the E-class sedan and seems destined to spread throughout the M-B range as a fuel-stingier alternative to V-8s. In the GLE range, as in the sedan, this V-6 supplants a 402-hp turbocharged V-8 model, which used to be called the ML550.

Naturally, this V-6 hits all the expected technical highlights: It’s direct injected, has variable valve timing, and is tuned to keep engine speeds low for better fuel economy (the EPA city rating rises 4 mpg over that of the former V-8, while the highway number increases by 3 mpg). Compared with the naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V-6 used in the GLE350, it has a shorter crank stroke and smaller cylinder bores. And it runs a 10.5:1 compression ratio, relatively high for a turbocharged engine.

2017 Infiniti QX30 AWD car review

noreply@blogger.com (owensogbeiwi) — Fri, 25 Nov 2016 23:53:00 +0000

Infiniti has mitigated its capital risk in developing an entry to a trendy segment by borrowing much of the all-new QX30 from Mercedes-Benz, which offered up the platform and powertrain it uses for its own GLA-class crossover. The QX30, tested here in its top Premium AWD trim level, borrows from the Benz its chassis architecture, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, along with smaller pieces such as the door-mounted seat controls and the key fob.

Most of us drive most of our miles alone, so the comfort of the folks in the back seat is usually secondary to a car’s prowess on the road. There, the QX30 delivers a solid but uninspiring performance. The 208-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 258 lb-ft of torque feels strong enough and doesn’t run and hide during full-throttle acceleration, but turbo lag is evident, and the QX30 lacked the midrange grunt that one usually finds with turbocharged engines. A zero-to-60-mph time of 6.6 seconds is respectable but somewhat perplexing when compared with the 6.1-second sprint we recorded in a Mercedes-Benz GLA250 with a similar curb weight and equipped with an identical powertrain. It may be that Infiniti applied its own distinct tuning to the throttle and transmission programming; the Infiniti just doesn’t launch with the same verve as the Mercedes does.

Infiniti also put its own spin on the suspension and steering tuning, but its handling doesn’t stand out, either. The steering feels direct and accurate, but it’s too light for our tastes, and some editors noted torque steer despite our model’s all-wheel-drive setup. Moderate understeer and lots of body roll when maneuvering make this tall hatch feel like a much bigger crossover in the worst way, and its harsh ride is an unwelcome trait in a luxury-brand vehicle. With 0.83 g of lateral grip, the QX30 is in the same neighborhood as its competitive set—but on the wrong side of the tracks. The GLA250 was at 0.84 g, the X1 grips the road to the tune of 0.87 g, and the Audi Q3 recorded 0.88 g.

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 car review

noreply@blogger.com (owensogbeiwi) — Fri, 25 Nov 2016 23:41:00 +0000

The GLA250 4MATIC starts at a reasonable $35,425, but approaching the options sheet with a heavy hand can quickly burn through another $10,000. Our test car came equipped with the $2300 Sport package (19-inch wheels, cross-drilled front brakes with painted calipers, AMG body-styling bits), a $460 backup camera, a much-needed $550 blind-spot monitor, the $1480 panoramic sunroof, Apple CarPlay for $350, Mountain Grey Metallic paint for $720, and a neat, if slightly gimmicky, illuminated star logo for the grille ($550). The grand total of $41,975 is a bit steep for something this size, but it’s not really bad by class standards. Comparably equipped, the Audi Q3 and the BMW X1 can cost more, and an Infiniti QX30 we tested recently, which shares the GLA250’s platform and engine, rang up a $43,700 tab.

Under the hood is a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 208 horsepower. It’s eager to play, as long as you use the paddle shifters for the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission to keep the boost up. When the vehicle is driven hard, the transmission is a willing partner, snapping off quick and smooth shifts. Mercedes-Benz claims that the GLA250 with 4MATIC all-wheel drive (a front-drive version is available) can run to 60 mph in 7.1 seconds, but we easily bested that figure using the car’s launch-control function to get to 60 mph in 6.1.

The GLA250 shares its platform with the CLA-class, which means steering that’s light and precise, if withholding of feedback. This Mercedes-Benz is a competent handler, despite some understeer at the limit, with body motions that are well controlled. But the same suspension that keeps cornering attitudes relatively flat might simply feel too stiff for many. That the GLA250 is so eager to abandon its SUV aspirations (and marketing) and try its hand at being a sporty hatch makes it endearing.

2016 Aston Martin Vulcan

noreply@blogger.com (owensogbeiwi) — Sun, 20 Nov 2016 02:22:00 +0000

There’s been a lot of talk lately about Aston Martin’s financial troubles and whether or not the brand will manage to survive on its own. A recent report suggests the Brits might receive financial backing from its biggest shareholder, Italy-based equity fund Investindustrial S.p.A., but while that possibility won’t materialize anytime soon, it seems Aston Martin is ready to launch an all-new vehicle nevertheless. Dubbed Vulcan and described as "something very special," Aston Martin’s new project turned out to be a track-focused supercar in the vein of the Ferrari FXX K and the McLaren P1 GTR.With the 2015 Geneva Motor Show right around the corner, the Brits unleashed the Vulcan for the whole world to see, and, as it turns out, Gaydon’s new baby is as special as it gets.

Skeptics that expected to see a beefed up, race-spec Vantage are in for quite a surprise, as the Vulcan is brand new not only in design, but under the hood as well. What’s more, it comes with its own racing program and the kind of exclusivity only Ferrari was able to deliver until now.

2016 McLaren 675LT

noreply@blogger.com (owensogbeiwi) — Sun, 20 Nov 2016 02:15:00 +0000

McLaren’s hot, new 675 LT is a higher-performance variant of the 650S, and the LT portion of its name is derived from the wild 1997 F1 GT "Longtail" homologation special. That rare McLaren menaced the road with radically lengthened bodywork, racy aerodynamics, and a better power-to-weight ratio than the car on which it was based. The 675 LT has two of those things, but its tail? Quite vestigial, we’d say.

In fact, the 675LT is just 1.5 inches longer than the 650S, and it appears a decent stretch of that extra length comes from the sports car’s epic chin splitter. The rest goes to a slightly longer active rear spoiler that McLaren claims is 50 percent larger than the one fitted to the 650S. McLaren says that a “focus on outright performance, weight reduction, and ultimate levels of driver engagement” define a Longtail, so maybe we’re just being too literal. That said, the mighty F1 GT Longtail got more tail—the car was a full 25 inches longer than the regular F1—not to mention a full aero kit that entirely altered the supercar’s visuals.

Subaru’s 2017 BRZ car review

noreply@blogger.com (owensogbeiwi) — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 17:30:00 +0000

That Subaru’s 2017 BRZ should come with a turbocharged version of the company’s 2.0-liter flat-four FA engine, like the one that makes 268 horsepower inits WRX sedan, is a foregone conclusion. After four years of sameness, the too-buzzy, too-slow BRZ was beginning to look like the sports coupe the world had forgotten.

But the potential-laden coupe was due for a refresh, and Subaru had to do something. Imagine the predicament, then: Do they engineer a solution to the packaging problem that supposedly prevents fitting the turbocharged FA engine in the BRZ’s nose, or do they revise its naturally aspirated engine to make more power? Subaru representatives say that the primary concerns about the BRZ are a low center of gravity, balanced handling, and low cost, and those preclude fitting the turbocharged engine.

2016 BENTLEY GTX

noreply@blogger.com (owensogbeiwi) — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 04:01:00 +0000

Whatever road you choose in life, do it from a position of unparalleled power and control.

From the moment your hands grasp the new Continental GT Speed’s sport steering wheel, you’re aware you’re taking control of Bentley’s ultimate two-door coupé. The twin-turbo engine produces an awe-inspiring 642 PS and 840 Nm of torque yet, thanks to the variable power assisted steering – which provides increased economy and reduced emissions – the drive remains precise through the most demanding corner.

The only equal of such limitless power is the exquisite reﬁnement to be found in the Speed’s redesigned cabin, this introduces a more dynamic look to the upholstery, with a smaller, tighter diamond pattern in the hide.

If you love to drive far and fast but insist on travelling in absolute luxury, the Continental GT Speed awaits.

Land Rover Range Rover Evoque custom made

noreply@blogger.com (owensogbeiwi) — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 03:51:00 +0000

The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is easily one of the more attractive entries in the coupe-ish SUV set, beating newcomers like the BMW X4 for sheer beauty, and carrying tidier proportions than Infiniti's QX70.

Th Evoque is more concerned with style than off-road capability and, in that way, it's a refreshingly honest take on the modern crossover, as they're increasingly being purchased as fashion accessories and seldom if ever venture off pavement.

Offered in three-door and five-door variants, the Evoque is one of the best concept-to-production examples in a while. Nearly everything, from the sharp sheet metal to the stark interior, made the transition from show car to showroom. We applaud Land Rover for having the guts to make such a design statement with this model, and to bring it here in two different body configurations as well.

MERCEDES BENZ X CLASS REVIEW

noreply@blogger.com (owensogbeiwi) — Sat, 29 Oct 2016 13:10:00 +0000

The X-Class still is a concept at this point, but it's a concept in that wink-wink nudge-nudge sort of fashion. The final version should arrive at an upcoming auto show before hitting showrooms late in 2017. Well, not U.S. showrooms, of course, as we're not going to get the Benz pickup.

We've seen the spy shots of what we assumed would be called either the GLT or possibly the X-Class. It's built upon the bones of the latest Nissan NP300 Navara pickup, which is a body-on-frame truck. This truck also exists in rebadged form as the Renault Alaskan.

how fast is 2016 Mazda 6 2.5L Manual

noreply@blogger.com (owensogbeiwi) — Sat, 22 Oct 2016 01:47:00 +0000

A resculpted dash with a slimmer center stack and console brings the 6’s cabin in line with other Mazdas, such as the compact Mazda 3 and the CX-5 crossover, as does the seven-inch, tablet like color screen mounted high on the dash. The functions on the display can be operated both via touch and by using Mazda’s central control knob that sits neatly on the console next to the new electronic parking brake.

2017 Mazda 3 2.5L Manual Hatchback

noreply@blogger.com (owensogbeiwi) — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 04:52:00 +0000

Mazda has shuffled the 3’s lineup a bit for 2017, doing away with the confusing i and s trim designations, moving advanced safety content into cheaper models, fiddling with the front and rear bumper designs, and adding G-Vectoring Control. Mazda also tells us it worked to reduce noise in the cabin; our tests recorded 71 decibels at 70 mph in this vehicle, versus 72 decibels that we measured in a 2015 model with the same power train.

SSC ULTIMATE Aero CAR REVIEW

noreply@blogger.com (owensogbeiwi) — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 11:34:00 +0000

The SSC Ultimate Aero held the title of the fastest production car in the world, according to the Guinness World Records, from 2007 (when it was officially timed at 256.14 mph (412.22 km/h)) until the introduction of theBugatti Veyron Super Sport in 2010. However, in April 2013, the Guinness World Records temporarily disqualified the Veyron's record time for a period of five days, due to concerns about electronic speed limiting changing the function of the car, thereby reinstating the Ultimate Aero as the fastest production car in the interim.

2017 Mercedes-AMG SL63 CAR SPECIFICATIONS

noreply@blogger.com (owensogbeiwi) — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 01:45:00 +0000

The Mercedes-Benz SL, with two seats and a convertible top, is what you'd expect from a roadster in some ways, but less so when it comes to being small and nimble.

A power-operated retractable hard top works at up to 25 mph, and the car comes standard with an adaptive suspension and LED headlights.

While the SL550 growls aggressively under acceleration, then sounds off with exhaust pops on gear changes and deceleration, the SL450 emits a mechanically pure whirr, like a big turbine spinning up. The latter felt more composed and civilized as I cruised Southern California streets or wrestled the big roadster on mountain roads, while the lessened power was barely noticeable. Both cars were very well-behaved on urban streets, although I felt the torque shift during gear changes more with the V-8, taking a temporary toll on how much the SL550 pampered me.

For lack of a better term, I consider the SL a grand roadster, a large, powerful two-seater appropriate for a comfortable cruise through wine country or to the yacht harbor, top down to enjoy a sunny day. Those who can pack light might even consider it for a weekend getaway.

2018 Audi S5 The sports coupe

noreply@blogger.com (owensogbeiwi) — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 01:21:00 +0000

Despite output increases of 21 horsepower and 44 lb-ft, the engine feels much the same, although we found a slight dead spot at the bottom of the power band before the turbo spools up. The eight-speed automatic transmission fires off crisp, smooth shifts and generally chooses the right gear, and we managed to catch it out in corners only once or twice. It’s good, but it’s not as perfectly predictive as Porsche’s PDK programming, nor as engaging as the previous generation’s seven-speed dual-clutch S tronic unit. And, as is the way of the world, the old car’s six-speed manual has gone the way of the mastodon, sacrificed to the technical needs of the semi-autonomous cars of tomorrow.

AUDI S5 2016 MODEL CAR SPECIFICATIONS.

noreply@blogger.com (owensogbeiwi) — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 01:06:00 +0000

a 333-hp 3.0-liter supercharged V-6 for effortless performance. All-wheel drive is standard, as is a six-speed manual transmission; convertibles get a seven-speed automatic that's optional on the coupe. The cabin is upscale and roomy, even for those relegated to the back. The infotainment system remains among the easiest to use.

2016 ACURA NSX EV CONCEPT

noreply@blogger.com (owensogbeiwi) — Sun, 09 Oct 2016 18:03:00 +0000

So, what's the deal with the SH-AWD hype," you might ask.The secret hides in the application of separate Twin Motor Units (TMUs) on each axle. This is how Acura actually achieved independent torque distribution to all four corners. In addition, the new technology uses highly responsive acceleration characteristics. Combined with the regeneration capability of electric motors, this further advances the torque vectoring systems that are currently applied to NSX. The experience and knowledge gained will be utilized in Acura's RLX and the upcoming MDX.

PEUGEOT RALLY CAR 2016

noreply@blogger.com (owensogbeiwi) — Sun, 09 Oct 2016 17:57:00 +0000

Team Peugeot Total and Red Bull have proudly revealed the fresh PEUGEOT 3008 DKR. Heir of one of the most successful machines from previous championships, this confident beast has a lot to demonstrate. So, let's waste no more time and see what the key features are!

First of all, the new Dakar warrior is based on a new PEUGEOT SUV vehicle, yet to be revealed and at the same time stays true to some of brand's successful concept ideas. Racers will still be dealing with a two-wheel drive system and many more familiar stuff, but they will also meet some sweet changes and additions.

Going directly to the drivetrain system, we first see a revised 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbodiesel power unit that is especially created to deliver greater torque levels at low revs.

GT-PHEV Concept: Mitsubishi's

noreply@blogger.com (owensogbeiwi) — Sun, 09 Oct 2016 17:47:00 +0000

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation reveals more details for the GT-PHEV Concept next-gen SUV that will be revealed at the 2016 Paris Motor Show.

What we know so-far is that the GT-PHEV will be some sort of super-high-end next-gen SUV machine that can tackle down any road and off-road challenge. Dressed up in MMC's latest design ideals and geared with advanced drivetrain systems, the Concept will serve as brand's turning point towards the future.

PHEV Concept incorporates the next-generation of super powerful and efficient batteries and engines and it is expected that the SUV will deliver some outstanding performance rates.

The aim of the engineering team is to deliver a combination of aggressive road behavior and smooth ride at the same time. Personally, I am not convinced that "road aggressiveness" and "smooth ride" can be blended in a single sentence, but it appears as Mitsubishi team thinks otherwise.

Aston Martin V8 Vantage N430 and DB9 Carbon Black and Carbon White

noreply@blogger.com (owensogbeiwi) — Sun, 09 Oct 2016 17:37:00 +0000

2014 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N430 is available in Coupe or Roadster form. It comes with carbon fibre and Kevlar seats and ten-spoke forged alloy wheels in a new graphite painted finish – together yielding a weight saving of 20 kg – and it's clear that the GT4-inspired N430 has been created to deliver exceptional performance with a club sport ethos.

The N430 is powered by a 4.7 liter V8 engine – 436HP (321 kW) at 7,300RPM. 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 310 km/h (190 mph). The power is sent to the rear wheels through a sporty 6-speed manual gearbox.

BMW 2002 Hommage Concept

noreply@blogger.com (owensogbeiwi) — Sun, 09 Oct 2016 17:31:00 +0000

BMW has kept the design of the car very close to the original 2002 turbo car. However, there are a lot of new materials used like the carbon fiber line that physically wraps around the car from front to rear and the 20-inch alloys in bi-colour design as well as the gold-colored brake callipers bearing the M logo.

But probably the most striking feature of the exterior design is the front end: it has a styling that makes a bridge over a gap of 50 years. In other words, it combines the qualities of the horizontal grill graphic of the 02 series with modern elements of BMW design. Just like the 1973 car, the BMW 2002 Hommage also has two single round headlights. There are a lot of other details to talk about, like the gold-elements, large front apron that mimics those of the 70s and the "turbo" lettering. And not forgetting the cool surfaces in exposed carbon.