INFO OTOMOTIF | BMW X5 SUV SERIES

On February BMW X5 launched a new series of SUVs, a model that comes with the engine completely revised and compact design modifications. On the exterior the new X5 is a side air supply larger in front and increase the proportion of painted body surface, changing the shape around the rear bumper and exhaust, dual round headlights with Xenon lights option, equipped with LED corona.

Made the biggest changes under the hood: a V8 option and the straight six-cylinder, all featuring TwinPower BMW Turbo technology and direct fuel and equipped with eight speedautomatic transmission as standard.

The model line-up includes: The BMW X5 xDrive50i is powered by a V8 gasoline engine TwinPower BMW Turbo and direct injection which gives a total of 407 bhp at 5500 to 6400 rpm. This makes the 0-60 mph sprint in 5.5 seconds, while top speed is limited to 155 mph. The next model in the line-up is the BMW X5 xDrive35i is powered by a straight six-cylinder petrol engines and BMW Turbo TwinPower direct injection, and the total output of 306 bhp at 5800 rpm. The 0-60 mph sprint in this version created in 6.8 seconds and a top speed of 146 mph.

The first is the BMW X5 diesel models powered by xDrive40d Straight six-cylinder diesel engine with aluminum cylinder block, TwinPower BMW Turbo and common rail direct injection which gives a total of 306 bhp at 4400 rpm. This makes the 0-60 mph sprint in 6.6 seconds, while the speed is 146 mph.

And finally there is X5 is powered by xDrive30d straight six-cylinder diesel engine with aluminum cylinder block, a turbocharger with variable turbine geometry and common rail direct injection with a total output of 245 bhp at 4000 rpm and 0-60 mph sprint in 7.6 seconds; highest speed in this case is 137 mph.

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BERITA OTOMOTIF | 10 KOLEKSI MOBIL TERBARU TAHUN 2010

2010 has arrived. For some car manufacturers, this is the moment of determining the success of their latest products to sell to the public. Ten latest car models MSNBC version below includes various types of vehicles, ranging from mini cars to large family cars, each of which represents its own uniqueness.

1. Buick Regal
This new Regal has a more slender body and faster than the predecessor model were impressed soft. With a four-cylinder engine equipped Turbocharge features, this car will compete with the Acura TSX car class. Cars powered 220 horsepower that can travel 48 miles by one gallon of this fuel will be present in the summer of 2010.

2. Chevrolet Cruze
Chevrolet trying to become a known brand in the global world, such as Ford and Toyota. To achieve this goal, General Motors has developed several models and introduced it to the whole world. Chevrolet Cruze is expected to be a better car than its predecessor Chevy models.

3. Chevrolet Volt
The car that was waiting for the market will touch the moment of the day between Thanksgiving and Christmas 2010. But unfortunately, this car is only sold exclusively to residents of California, the United States alone. Although to be released in other countries in 2011, only California community are able to fill this power a new car at his house and drove as far as 64 miles without gasoline.
GM plans to make 3000 units of volts in the first quarter of 2011, 8000 to 10,000 in the year, and 50,000 until after 6000. GM's biggest concern is the public reaction to the price that until now could not be determined.

4. Ford S-Max
S-Max, including the type of multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) is similar to a sports utility vehicle (SUV) in the United States. S-Max 2010 European version is equipped with diesel engines, while the U.S. version will use EcoBosst engine with four cylinders berturbocharge. The car that looks similar to the Honda Stream will be present with the contemporary urban elements.

5. Ford Fiesta
Through the Ford Fiesta, Ford's president plans to make Mullay Allan Ford as a company that has a big name in the small car market. This car actually has been developed at Mullaly Fiesta decided to release to the foreign market. He plans to replace some parts such as lights and bumpers in order to enter the U.S. market. Earlier in 2009, the model Fiesta has sold more than half a million units in several countries. Cars with this captivating design have traveled 64 miles pergalon.

6. Honda CR-Z
Honda so far has a good reputation for its products. Honda car production to produce an efficient cars Cars Civic CRX example. Right now Honda to try luck with new concept car model, the CR-Z, in 2011. This latest concept car using a 1.5-liter gas engine assisted by an electric motor and adapted to the six-speed manual transmission, so consumers feel enthusiastic while driving.

7. Hyundai Sonata
After years of popular V6 engine, Hyundai now testing a family sedan that offers four-cylinder engine. This four-cylinder engine gives greater satisfaction than the V6. Horsepower engine produces a force estimated to be 35 mpg which is adjusted with six-speed automatic transmission while on the road. New Sonata will be launched in January next, with a turbocharged version of the hybrid.

8. Mazda 2
Mazda company will soon launch a new car models degan stylish, neat, and slim. And make the United States eager consumers wanting the car immediately circulated there. This car will be powered by a 1.5-liter engine when you arrive in dealerships in late summer 2010.

9. Nissan Leaf
Nissan will start launching its products, namely Nissan menawrkan Leaf with electric-powered cars. Initial inventory will be limited, but Nissan promises to boost production levels. This car would not be much more expensive than other cars. For the price of lithium ion battery packs, Nissan was the pioneer of innovative financing schemes, which will reduce the cost of the car. Didalamnnya Computer Systems will be helpful in tracking the location of drivers fueling within 100 miles.

10. Toyota Sienna
Americans tend to still like the production of large cars to transport the family, friends, and equipment. Toyota is preparing a new product, namely Toyoyta Sienna, a minivan that offers luxury features and opinion in the form of four-cylinder engine. The standard engine is a V6 used. This gives good strength, but it gives fuel economy a little better than some V8 models. Sienna 2.7 liter capacity can not pull a trailer, but it can provide an estimate of the EPA, 26 mpg in action on the highway. February 2011, confirmed Sienna arrived at dealerships.

source:
Liputan6.com

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5 BEST CAR OF FERRARI

What if all the Ferrari pitted ever produced? Which is better? The fifth car bearing the horse is called a best jump of the terbaik.Yang clear, not only a masterpiece of perfection and in each era, as well as works of art pieces hand no doubt. Ferrari design work is very aggressive, with elegant lines which are perfectly integrated with the advanced aerodynamic solutions.

Therefore, performance on the street is very high. Not long ago, Ferrari also evolve to use the most advanced construction technology, fully using aluminum. So, do not be surprised if you suddenly shuddered to read mystery what the car manufacturer owned by Enzo Anselmo Ferrari's creation is.

Ferrari 250 GTO. Natural that this variant highest obsession Ferrari collectors. Made a limited addition of about 39 units of course, is the master creator Giotto Bizzarini supercar that is also mastermind behind the Lamborghini V12. Bizzarini not only play an important role in the chassis sector, which usually Pininfarina and should have a share in the design sector eliminated without bargaining.

The result, a small grill on the front is not formed without alasan.Lubang are believed able to increase the speed of air entering the engine room and lower temperatures. To get a small weight, engine covers are made from magnesium. Why, the weight of soaring machines of the twelve piston berkonfigurasi V (V12) against the front of the car that only fits two people (coupe).

250 GTO was created in two versions, 3000 cc and 4000 cc, capable of touching the numbers 296 km / hour. Extraordinary tight in the 1950s. V12 3000 cc version of his claims to blow the horsepower to 295 points. So do not be surprised if this car a bogey circuit for a full decade. Unfortunately, the front drive car production is terminated since the focus of the Ferrari F1.

Ferrari F50. The last unit of the 349th anniversary produced when the Ferrari 50. Made in two versions, with and without a roof (convertible). Whole body F50 bermaterial carbon fiber, including the interior. Starting gear knob seat to produce weights only 1230 kg, lighter than even a compact car. Moreover, 18 inch alloy wheels made of magnesium.

F50 only came in 5 colors, namely Rosso Corsa, Rosso Barchetta, Fly Giallo, Nero, and Argento regardless of whining spoiled Ferrari customers with customizable when ordering. Electronic suspension damping vibrations of a thick tires in the back and thinner in the front.

Machine in the middle of the store altileri V12 4700 cc, only took less than 4 seconds to reach 100 km / h from rest position. Its top speed reaches 324 km / h generated from F1-like design of the machine. Its uniqueness is in the dry lubrication system, aluminum hood, and titanium con-rods.

Ferrari F430. After 360 Modena replaces Frank Stephenson who was holding the reins of Ferrari designer Pininfarina took for a modern car design retro accent. This is seen from the air hole twin F1 inspired by the 1960's. Contributed to Michael Schumacher in the F430, feature E-diff (Electronic Differential) from besutannya cut 3 seconds when tested at the circuit with the 360 Modena Fiarano.

Six-gear gearbox was also inspired by F1 with shift paddles behind the steering wheel. Position in the middle of a V8 engine produces 483 dk for less than 4 seconds from a stationary position up to 100 km / hour. The highest speed could bring the needle in the numbers 314 km per hour. Uniqueness that inspired many designers supercaradalah glass cover on the engine compartment.

Ferrari Daytona. This variant became the last of the family V12 prototype at Daytona since 1968 in the Paris Salon. Daytona name is taken from the nickname of journalists during this variant won 24 hours of Daytona race in 1967. Pininfarina is the designer at that time so maximize aerodynamics with light planted behind plastic (pop-up lamp).

Its convertible version was first introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1969 and inspired Ferrari to make as many as 150 unit.Saat stopped production in 1973, noted that 1350 units have been diluncurkan.Sementara version of the engine 365 GT4BB who were his idol. Machines used is 4400 cc V12, which spewed 352 hp and 5.4 seconds to 100 km / h from rest position.

Ferrari Enzo. Carry the name of the legendary Ferrari Enzo Anselmo, this variant still got a lot of praise from the experts even had time to doubt the Bugatti Veyron has 1000 hp. Options Sport, Race, and Super at the gearbox makes the car which only 399 units produced is so exclusive. Just like its predecessor, the material carbon fiber and aluminum so potions flagship car the V12 engine is 6000 cc.

The result, from 660 hp and maximum torque of 657 Nm this car could melesatkan to 100 km / h from rest position just 3.2 seconds. ECU engine control regulated by the Bosch Motronic ME7. The result, displacement of teeth only 150 milliseconds of semi-automatic gearbox behind the wheel.

Not yet satisfied? Moving to sport mode and the displacement teeth needed only 90 milliseconds. Its uniqueness is in the steering wheel F1-like design, complete with LED lights as indicators of the gearshift and traction control. (picture is ferrari enzo)

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