New 2011 BMW 5-Series 550I Sedan

2011 BMW 5-Series 550i Sedan new car is issued by the manufacturer of this BMW in 2011. This car is one of the car edition of the BMW 5 series sedan. This Sedan 5501 BMW Power (SAE): 400 hp @ 5.500 rpm, 450 ft lb of torque @ 1.750 rpm and use Engine: 4.4L V-8 DOHC with variable valve timing and four valves per cylinder. For the exterior dimensions: 193.1 ins. overall length, 73.2 ins. overall width, 57.6 ins. overall height, 116.9 ins. wheelbase, 63.0 ins. front track, 64.1 ins. rear track and 39.2 ft. curb-to-curb turning circle.

New 2011 BMW 5-Series 550I Sedan Front Left Angle

New 2011 BMW 5-Series 550I Sedan Front Angle

New 2011 BMW 5-Series 550I Sedan Front Interior

New 2011 BMW 5-Series 550I Sedan Engine

New 2011 BMW 5-Series 550I Sedan Front Right Angle

Performance
* Turbocharged
* Engine: 4.4L V-8 DOHC with variable valve timing and four valves per cylinder
* Premium unleaded fuel
* Fuel economy: EPA (08):, 15 MPG city, 22 MPG highway, 17 MPG combined and 313 mi. range
* Gasoline direct fuel injection
* 18.4-gallon fuel tank
* Power(SAE): 400 hp @ 5,500 rpm; 450 ft lb of torque @ 1,750 rpm

Handling
* ABS
* Brake assist system
* Cornering brake control
* Ventilated four-wheel disc brakes
* Electronic brake distribution
* Electronic traction control (via ABS & engine management)
* Immobilizer
* Stability control
* Independent front wishbone suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs, independent rear multi-link suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs

Exterior
* Body-color front and rear bumpers
* Day time running lights
* Driver and passenger power, heated ,body-color door mirrors, passenger power, heated ,body-color door mirrors
* Exterior dimensions: 193.1 in. overall length, 73.2 in. overall width, 57.6 in. overall height, 116.9 in. wheelbase, 63.0 in. front track, 64.1 in. rear track and 39.2 ft. curb-to-curb turning circle
* Foldable mirrors
* Front fog lights
* Bi-Xenon headlights with projector beam lenses
* Luxury trim: alloy & leather on shifter, wood & leather on doors and wood/woodgrain on dashboard
* Metallic paint
* Rear window defroster
* Remote glass sunroof
* Curb weight: lbs
* Intermittent windshield wipers

Interior
* Cargo area, front and rear 12V power outlet(s)
* Dual-zone fully-automatic climate control
* Diversity antenna
* Anti-theft protection includes: interior monitoring and anti-lift
* Front and rear ashtray
* Audio system with AM/FM radio, CD player (reads MP3 format) ; includes RDS , digital radio
* Cargo capacity: 14.0 cu. ft. all seats in place
* Cigar lighter in front seats
* Coming home device
* Compass
* Trip computer: includes average speed, average fuel economy, current fuel economy and range for remaining fuel
* Cornering lights/curb illumination
* Cruise control
* Front cup holders
* Outside air temperature indicator
* Floor mats
* Intelligent driver front airbag, intelligent passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and occupant switch off
* Six 12-way power bucket driver seat, six 12-way power bucket front passenger seat:
* Front seat belts with pre-tensioners for driver and passenger
* Front seat center armrest
* Garage door opener
* Two active height-adjustable, electrically-adjustable front head restraints, three height-adjustable rear seats head restraints
* Headlight control with dusk sensor and active headlights
* Heated washer
* Interior dimensions: 40.5 in. front headroom, 38.3 in. rear headroom, 41.4 in. front leg room, 36.1 in. rear leg room, 58.3 in. front shoulder room and 56.2 in. rear shoulder room
* Low tire pressure indicator
* Memorized adjustment: includes door mirror position and steering wheel position
* MP3 player
* Navigation system with 3D and voice
* Park Distance Control (PDC) front and rear radar parking distance sensors
* Remote power locks , includes power windows and speed sensing
* Vehicle speed-proportional power steering
* Power windows, express driver and passenger
* Front and rear reading lights
* Rear seat belts for driver, rear seat belts for passenger, 3-point rear seat belts for center
* Rear seat center armrest
* Auto-dimming rear view mirror
* Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
* Remote control trunk/hatch release
* Front and rear curtain airbag
* Leather upholstery
* Seating: five passengers
* Service interval indicator
* Front side airbag
* Smart card/smart key; manual includes central locking ; includes memory seat
* Twelve speakers
* Leather-trimmed, tilt/ telescoping steering wheel
* Tachometer
* BMW Assist telematics
* Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
* Ventilation system with micro filter, automatic recirculation and active carbon filter
* Voice activating system for radio, phone and navigation system

Via : http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2011/bmw/5_series/550i_sedan/1824/specifications/index.html

2012 Honda Civic Interior

Here's a good shot of what the Next Gen Honda Civic's interior will look like....

Honda CBR250R is first entry-level motorcycle with ABS

If you’re looking forward to celebrating warmer weather by getting into motorcycle riding, Honda may have the bike for you. The company just introduced a new entry-level sport bike, the CBR250R, to compete with Kawasaki’s popular Ninja 250, which we tested (and liked a lot) in 2008.

Previously, Honda’s only entry-level bike this small and affordable was the Rebel 250, a cruiser which we also tested then. All our riders preferred the Ninja for its precise handling; smooth, free-revving engine; and slick-shifting six-speed transmission. Some riders also found the Rebel 250 too small and cramped.

Now the CBR250R offers a sport-bike seating position in an affordable, entry-level package starting at $4,500. Better yet for new riders, the CBR250R is available with antilock brakes, which the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has shown reduces motorcycle crashes by as much as 37 percent.

Consumer Reports would like to see ABS offered on more motorcycles, especially affordable models aimed at newer riders. We welcome Honda’s introduction of the CBR250R as a first step in that direction and consider the $500 premium for the optional antilock brake system to be money well spent.

Source;
http://blogs.consumerreports.org/cars/2011/01/honda-cbr250r-is-first-entry-level-motorcycle-with-abs.html

Canadian Driver: Used Vehicle Review: Honda Civic, 2006-2011

By Chris Chase
The eighth-generation Honda Civic hit the market in 2006, and made a bit of a splash when it did, with its wedgy exterior and modern interior, including a controversial split-level dashboard. Nevertheless, the Civic remained one of the most popular cars on the market and largely retained its reputation for being a dependable form of transportation.

If you bought a Civic in 2006, you got a compact sedan or coupe powered by a 1.8-litre, four-cylinder engine making 140 horsepower in all trims save the Si coupe and Hybrid. The Si got a 2.0-litre, 197-hp motor, while the Hybrid used 1.3-litre engine paired with an electric motor for a net horsepower power rating of 110. Regular-grade Civics came standard with a five-speed manual transmission that could be optioned to a five-speed automatic. The Si used a six-speed manual exclusively and also got a limited-slip differential; the Hybrid came with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) as the only one available.

In 2008, an Si sedan was added to the line-up. Some upper trim models got stability/traction control in 2009.

Natural Resources Canada’s fuel consumption ratings for the 2006 Civic were 7.8/5.7 L/100 km (city/highway) for the 1.8-litre model with manual transmission, or 8.2/5.7 with the automatic. The Hybrid was rated at 4.7/4.3, and the Si at 10.2/6.8. These figures would remain the same through the eighth-gen Civic’s run, to 2011.

Reliability on the whole has been good, earning the Civic inclusion on Consumer Reports’ list of used car “good bets.” It’s not without fault, however, particularly the hybrid model.
Consumer Reports’ data on the Civic shows electrical system problems with the Hybrid powertrain. These include the IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) warning light turning on, indicating a problem with the battery or the software that manages the IMA system. Here’s a thread talking about how high ambient temperatures and hot weather can negatively affect the Civic Hybrid’s battery pack. The battery packs themselves appear to be pricey; I’ve seen figures upwards of $3,000 for replacement (including labour) mentioned in more than one forum.
There’s also an IMA software update mentioned frequently that apparently causes driveability issues after it’s installed in the car’s CPU. Apparently, this is due to the system needing to recalibrate itself, but kills the electric assist function in the process, making the car slow, and dangerously so, say some owners.

If the check engine, IMA and battery light come on and the car loses electric assist (runs on the gas engine only), a common, and simple, cause is a weak 12-volt battery (just like the one every car has). If this battery is bad, it frequently causes the car’s sensitive electronics to go haywire.
Here’s a Civic Hybrid FAQ from CleanMPG.com.

I’ll go out on a limb and say that the Honda Civic Hybrid is one to approach with caution, especially used, and even more so if the hybrid system warranty is close to expiry. A couple of posters in this GreenHybrid.com thread call their 2007 Civic Hybrids the worst cars they’ve ever owned.

With that out of the way, non-hybrid Civics have fared much better, suffering only from relatively minor problems.

There’s a common problem with the Civic Si’s transmission that causes grinding and hard shifting into third gear, and a shifter that pops out of third. This prompted the folks at 8thCivic.com to draft a (poorly written) petition in an effort to get Honda to acknowledge the problem. The company eventually did, by issuing a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) advising dealers on how to fix the bad transmissions.

A popping sound from the front suspension, a problem that appears to affect mostly 2006, 2007 and a few 2008 Civics, is caused by an incorrectly manufactured bump stop. Honda addressed this in 2007, with the TSB that can be found here.

Read this thread for a few details about a rear suspension problem – bad upper control arms – that seems to affect only the Hybrid.

This thread indicates that some Civic owners have experienced head gasket failures. There’s no evidence of this in Consumer Reports’ data, though.

The two-door Civic earned a “good” rating in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) frontal offset crash test, and an “acceptable” score in side impact testing, with the IIHS citing a possibility of rib and pelvis fractures for front seat occupants. The four-door model scored “good” in both tests, but the IIHS noted that there was still a small possibility of rib fractures for front-seat riders.

From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gave Civic two- and four-door models five stars for driver and front passenger protection in its frontal crash test, and four and five stars for front and rear seat protection in side impacts, respectively.

Used Civic pricing, from Canadian Black Book (CBB), shows these cars have held their value well, as is the Honda way. At the low end is a 2006 DX coupe, at $8,150, or $8,625 for a DX sedan; for bigger budgets, a 2010 sedan in top EX-L trim is worth $20,200. The Si’s values range from $15,525 for a 2006 coupe, to $21,300 for a 2010 sedan (the coupe is a bit cheaper), and the Hybrid starts at $10,750 for a 2006 and ranges up to $17,075 for a 2009. (CBB doesn’t have pricing info for the 2010 Hybrid.) For middle-ground shoppers, a 2008 LX is worth $14,450.

As stated above, the Civic Hybrid is a car to avoid, or at least, consider very carefully when shopping for a fuel-thrifty vehicle. The rest of the Civic line has held up well, earning consistent above-average used vehicle reliability ratings from Consumer Reports, with few, if any, serious trouble spots. Regardless, look for a car with detailed service records and have it checked out by a trustworthy mechanic before buying.

Source;
http://www.canadiandriver.com/2011/01/27/used-vehicle-review-honda-civic-2006-2011.htm

Honda R and D: Mind Contol a Car

This is a neat idea, but I think all we'd have to do is take the tech that Honda has developed for ASIMO and incorporate it into a R2 unit like below.... no?

Posted on: January 31st, 2011 by Hannah Westfield

Everyone has had a time when they wished things could be achieved through thought alone. As children, many try to move objects and imagine what it would be like to have the power to do things through thought alone.

Well, incredibly this idea may not be far away. Honda, the Japanese car manufacturer, has been having talks this weekend with some top fashion designers. The idea is to design and produce a stylish and attractive ‘driving hat’, which should be able to allow the wearer to be able to undertake tasks while driving via just thinking about what needs to be done.

It sound like something from a futuristic science fiction film, where a UFO or weapons system is controlled purely by thought. However, this is a real prototype that will actually read its wearers brainwaves to do simple tasks for the driving. It will be able to undertake commands to turn on window wipers or headlights, open things like the boot, or other simple tasks.

The scanner and controller are so small that it can actually fit into the lining of a hat, just an ordinary hat, not even a specially designed one. Some have said that Honda are now looking to get high-end fashion designers and Hollywood stars involved in the project.

Up until recently, reading brain pattern has required probes and often hair removal. However, Honda’s design has managed to read brain waves through hair and via soft pads (no proing required). The idea of the hat is to be a fashionable driving aid, making life easier, while making the driver look good.

Source;
http://news.carrentals.co.uk/do-you-wish-you-could-think-something-to-be-done-34235900.html

2010 Ac Schnitzer ACS3 3.5d Sports Coupe Pictures

Another impressive performance in Nardò came from the AC Schnitzer ACS4 3.5 turbo (based on the BMW Z4 sdrive 35i). At 303.1 km/h, this was not a new world, but such a high speed is almost unheard of for a Roadster. The Z4 was also running with the commercial version of the AC Schnitzer performance upgrade for 3.5i engines.

Honda launches TV ad to interact with iPhone app

Honda is launching what it claims to be the first campaign that allows viewers to use an app to interact with a TV ad in real time.

The 'This Unpredictable Life' campaign, for its Jazz model, breaks tomorrow (1 February). It gives the app's users the ability to "catch" animated characters with an iPhone as they appear on screen in Honda's new TV ad.

The app, named Honda Jazz – This Unpredictable Life, is free to download.

The Pixar-style clip shows a character floating through life, collecting experiences and possessions.

Using audio-recognition technology, app users can pull up to seven characters, including Space Monkey, Baby Balloon Head and Playful Puppy, to their app.

The campaign showcases the car's ability to "handle all that life has to throw at the modern family".

Martin Moll, head of marketing for Honda, said: "This new ad campaign reflects the experiences of our Jazz customers, showing how its Tardis-like interior has the versatility and space to cope with almost anything."

Source;
http://www.marketingmagazine.co.uk/news/1052149/Honda-launches-TV-ad-interact-iPhone-app/

2010 Ac Schnitzer ACS3 3.5d

Naturally the power upgrade which took the latest world record holder to success is part of the extensive AC Schnitzer special accessory range and available for all vehicles based on the 3.5d engine. It is TÜV-approved and available from BMW dealers.

Schnitzer ACS3 3.5d Sports Coupe Reviews

This was the figure on the display of the GPS speedometer system on the 13 km long high-speed circuit after the lap of the AC Schnitzer ACS3 3.5d Coupé. The record that was broken had been that of 2006 with the TENSION as the fastest road-legal BMW. The record had held in 2007 when the GP3.10 GAS POWERED entered to represent gas-powered vehicles. AC Schnitzer cited its power upgrade as the reason for its success.

2010 Ac Schnitzer ACS3 3.5d Sports Coupe

Ac Schnitzer ACS3 3.5d Sports Coupe, AC Schnitzer never tires of receiving awards. Very recently, the carmaker got a third world record for Aachen after having gone to Nardo in southern Italy. Third World Record in Succession: AC Schnitzer builds fastest diesel car! AC Schnitzer ACS3 3.5d Coupé reaches 288.7 km/h in Nardo. It's a hat-trick: for the third time, AC Schnitzer has gone to Nardo in southern Italy and brought home a third world record for Aachen

Schnitzer 2010 ACS3 3.5d Sports Coupe

Historically, many records are set in the high-speed circuit. Each year in southern Italy, in collaboration with the AUTO BILD sportscars’ editors and under the aegis of Continental AG, the top vehicle tuners compete. This year, it was on Oct. 18-19, 2009. The record for the fastest road-legal diesel car was broken by the AC Schnitzer ACS3 3.5d Coupe with a speed of more than 8.7 km/h.288.7 km/h.

Schnitzer 2010 ACS3 3.5d Sports Coupe

Historically, many records are set in the high-speed circuit. Each year in southern Italy, in collaboration with the AUTO BILD sportscars’ editors and under the aegis of Continental AG, the top vehicle tuners compete. This year, it was on Oct. 18-19, 2009. The record for the fastest road-legal diesel car was broken by the AC Schnitzer ACS3 3.5d Coupe with a speed of more than 8.7 km/h.288.7 km/h.

2011 BMW 3-Series 335I Coupe Edition

2011 BMW 3-Series 335I Coupe Edition : Performance :
* Turbo compressor
* Engine: 3.0L in-line 6 double overhead cam with VVT ( 10.2 :1 compression ratio ; four valves per cylinder)
* Fuel: premium unleaded ( 91 octane)
* Fuel consumption: city= 19 (mpg); highway= 28 (mpg); combined= 22 (mpg); vehicle range: 354 miles
* Gasoline direct injection fuel system
* 16.1 gallon fuel tank
* Power: 300 HP ( 224 kW) @ 5,800 rpm; 300 ft lb of torque ( 407 Nm) @ 1,200 rpm
Handling :
* ABS
* Brake assist system
* Cornering brake control
* Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
* Electronic brake distribution
* Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
* Immobilizer
* Stability control
* Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs

2011 BMW 3-Series 335I Coupe Front Angle

2011 BMW 3-Series 335I Coupe Right Angle

2011 BMW 3-Series 335I Coupe Front Interior

2011 BMW 3-Series 335I Coupe Rear Angle

Exterior :
* Painted front and rear bumpers
* Day time running lights
* Driver power heated painted door mirrors, passenger power heated painted door mirrors with automatic
* External dimensions: overall length (inches): 181.9, overall width (inches): 70.2, overall height (inches): 54.1, wheelbase (inches): 108.7, front track (inches): 59.1, rear track (inches): 59.6 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 36.1
* Front fog lights
* Projector beam lens Bi-Xenon headlights
* Luxury trim alloy & leather on gearknob, wood/woodgrain on doors and wood/woodgrain on dashboard
* Black paint
* Fixed rear window with defogger
* Glass remote front sunroof
* Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,560
* Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe and rain sensor

Interior :
* 12v power outlet: front
* Air conditioning with fully automated climate control 2 and auto
* Diversity antenna
* Front ashtray
* RDS audio system with digital radio and CD player CD player reads MP3
* Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 11.0
* Front seats cigar lighter
* Clock
* Computer with average speed, average fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
* Floor console
* Cornering lights/curb illumination
* Delayed/fade courtesy lights
* Cruise control
* Front seats and rear seats cup holders
* External temperature
* Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
* Bucket electrically adjustable driver seat with height adjustment, four adjustments and tilt adjustment memory and memory, bucket electrically adjustable passenger seat with height adjustment, four adjustments and tilt adjustment electric and electric
* Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
* Front seat center armrest
* Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats and rear seats
* Headlight control with dusk sensor active
* Heated washer
* Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 38.4, rear headroom (inches): 36.8, front leg room (inches): 41.8, rear leg room (inches): 33.7, front shoulder room (inches): 55.3, rear shoulder room (inches): 51.9 and interior volume (cu ft): 88.5
* Low tire pressure indicator
* Memorized adjustment with two settings on door mirror position with four driver's seat positions
* Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch, includes power windows and speed sensing
* Power steering
* Front power windows with two one-touch
* Front reading lights
* 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side and passenger side
* Rear seat center armrest with trunk access
* Two asymmetrical bench/sports front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
* Rear view mirror
* Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
* Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
* Front and rear side curtain airbag
* Vinyl seat upholstery with additional vinyl
* Seating: four seats
* Service interval indicator
* Front side airbag
* Smart card / smart key manual, includes central locking and includes memory seat adjustments
* Thirteen speaker(s)
* Alloy & leather steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
* Tachometer
* Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
* Ventilation system with micro filter and automatic recirculation

http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2011/bmw/3_series/335i_coupe/3058/specifications/index.html

2011 BMW 3-Series 335IS Coupe Edition

2011 BMW 3-Series 335IS Coupe Edition Specification :

Performance :
* Turbo compressor
* Engine: 3.0L in-line 6 double overhead cam with VVT ( 10.2 :1 compression ratio ; four valves per cylinder)
* Fuel: premium unleaded ( 91 octane)
* Fuel consumption: city= 18 (mpg); highway= 26 (mpg); combined= 21 (mpg); vehicle range: 338 miles
* Gasoline direct injection fuel system
* 16.1 gallon fuel tank
* Power: 320 HP ( 239 kW) @ 5,900 rpm; 370 ft lb of torque ( 502 Nm) @ 1,500 rpm

Handling :
* ABS
* Brake assist system
* Cornering brake control
* Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
* Electronic brake distribution
* Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
* Immobilizer
* Stability control
* Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs

2011 BMW 3-Series 335IS Coupe Edition Front Interior

2011 BMW 3-Series 335IS Coupe Edition Rear Right

2011 BMW 3-Series 335IS Coupe Edition Rear Right

Exterior :
* Painted front and rear bumpers
* Day time running lights
* Driver power heated painted door mirrors, passenger power heated painted door mirrors with automatic
* External dimensions: overall length (inches): 181.9, overall width (inches): 70.2, overall height (inches): 54.1, wheelbase (inches): 108.7, front track (inches): 59.1, rear track (inches): 59.3 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 36.1
* Projector beam lens Bi-Xenon headlights
* Luxury trim alloy & leather on gearknob, alloy on doors and alloy on dashboard
* Black paint
* Fixed rear window with defogger
* Glass remote front sunroof
* Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,571
* Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe and rain sensor

Interior :
* 12v power outlet: front
* Air conditioning with fully automated climate control 2 and auto
* Diversity antenna
* Front ashtray
* RDS audio system with digital radio and CD player CD player reads MP3
* Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 11.0
* Front seats cigar lighter
* Clock
* Computer with average speed, average fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
* Floor console
* Cornering lights/curb illumination
* Delayed/fade courtesy lights
* Cruise control
* Front seats and rear seats cup holders
* External temperature
* Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
* Sports electrically adjustable driver seat with height adjustment, thigh support, four adjustments and tilt adjustment memory, memory and manual, sports electrically adjustable passenger seat with height adjustment, thigh support, four adjustments and tilt adjustment electric, electric and manual
* Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
* Front seat center armrest
* Two height adjustable active head restraints on front seats, two height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
* Headlight control with dusk sensor active
* Heated washer
* Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 38.4, rear headroom (inches): 36.8, front leg room (inches): 41.8, rear leg room (inches): 33.7, front shoulder room (inches): 55.3, rear shoulder room (inches): 51.9 and interior volume (cu ft): 88.5
* Low tire pressure indicator
* Memorized adjustment with two settings on door mirror position with four driver's seat positions
* Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch, includes power windows and speed sensing
* Power steering
* Front power windows with two one-touch
* Front reading lights
* 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side and passenger side
* Rear seat center armrest with trunk access
* Two asymmetrical bench/sports front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
* Rear view mirror
* Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
* Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
* Front and rear side curtain airbag
* Vinyl seat upholstery with additional vinyl
* Seating: four seats
* Service interval indicator
* Front side airbag
* Smart card / smart key manual, includes central locking and includes memory seat adjustments
* Thirteen speaker(s)
* Leather covered steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
* Tachometer
* Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
* Ventilation system with micro filter and automatic recirculation

http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2011/bmw/3_series/335is_coupe/3251/specifications/index.html

2011 BMW 3-Series 335D Sedan Edition

2011 BMW 3-Series 335d Sedan is one of the new car manufacturer BMW issued in 2011 with the sedan, and this edition is a bmw 3-series.

2011 BMW 3-Series 335D Sedan Edition Specification :

Performance :
* Turbo compressor
* Engine: 3.0L in-line 6 double overhead cam ( 16.5 :1 compression ratio ; four valves per cylinder)
* Fuel: diesel
* Fuel consumption: city= 23 (mpg); highway= 36 (mpg); combined= 27 (mpg); vehicle range: 435 miles
* Diesel common rail fuel system
* 16.1 gallon main diesel fuel tank 13.4
* Power: 265 HP ( 198 kW) @ 4,200 rpm; 425 ft lb of torque ( 580 Nm) @ 1,750 rpm

2011 BMW 3-Series 335D Sedan Front Seat

2011 BMW 3-Series 335D Sedan Front Right Angle

2011 BMW 3-Series 335D Sedan Engine

2011 BMW 3-Series 335D Sedan Front Interior Angle

Handling :
* ABS
* Brake assist system
* Cornering brake control
* Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
* Electronic brake distribution
* Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
* Immobilizer
* Stability control
* Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs

Exterior :
* Painted front and rear bumpers
* Day time running lights
* Driver power heated painted door mirrors, passenger power heated painted door mirrors with automatic
* External dimensions: overall length (inches): 178.8, overall width (inches): 71.5, overall height (inches): 55.9, wheelbase (inches): 108.7, front track (inches): 59.1, rear track (inches): 60.2 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 36.1
* Front fog lights
* Projector beam lens Bi-Xenon headlights
* Luxury trim alloy & leather on gearknob, wood/woodgrain on doors and wood/woodgrain on dashboard
* Black paint
* Fixed rear window with defogger
* Glass remote front sunroof
* Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,825
* Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe and rain sensor

Interior :
* 12v power outlet: front
* Air conditioning with fully automated climate control 2 and auto
* Diversity antenna
* Front and rear ashtray
* Harman/kardon RDS audio system with digital radio and CD player CD player reads MP3
* Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 12.0
* Front seats cigar lighter
* Clock
* Computer with average speed, average fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
* Floor console
* Delayed/fade courtesy lights
* Cruise control
* Front seats and rear seats cup holders
* External temperature
* Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
* Bucket electrically adjustable driver seat with height adjustment, four adjustments and tilt adjustment memory and memory, bucket electrically adjustable passenger seat with height adjustment, four adjustments and tilt adjustment electric and electric
* 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
* Front seat center armrest
* Two height adjustable active head restraints on front seats, three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
* Headlight control with dusk sensor active
* Heated washer
* Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 38.5, rear headroom (inches): 37.5, front leg room (inches): 41.5, rear leg room (inches): 34.6, front shoulder room (inches): 55.4 and rear shoulder room (inches): 55.1
* Low tire pressure indicator
* Memorized adjustment with two settings on door mirror position with four driver's seat positions
* Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch, includes power windows and speed sensing
* Power steering
* Front and rear power windows with two one-touch
* Front and rear reading lights
* 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
* Rear seat center armrest
* Three fixed bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
* Rear view mirror
* Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
* Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
* Front and rear side curtain airbag
* Vinyl seat upholstery with additional vinyl
* Seating: five seats
* Service interval indicator
* Front side airbag
* Smart card / smart key manual, includes central locking and includes memory seat adjustments
* Thirteen speaker(s)
* Leather covered steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
* Tachometer
* Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
* Ventilation system with micro filter, automatic recirculation and active carbon filter

http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2011/bmw/3_series/335d_sedan/3102/specifications/index.html

2011 BMW Sports Coupe Z4 sDrive35is

2011 BMW Sports Coupe Z4 sDrive35is

The exhaust system of the BMW Z4 sDrive35is has been tuned specifically for this model. Acoustic engineering gives the car a very unique sound pattern across the speed range. This tuned sound is the result of special baffles and a unique set of mufflers. The sound is characterized by a deep rumble with a focus on the low frequency sound range.

2011 BMW Sports Coupe Z4 sDrive35is

The standard 7-speed Double-Clutch Transmission (DCT) in the BMW Z4 sDrive35is combines the best in driving dynamics and efficiency. A highlight is the dual-mass flywheel, configured for the higher levels of power and performance.

2011 BMW Sports Coupe Z4 sDrive35is

The BMW Z4 sDrive35is includes new M Sport upgrades such as M Aerodynamics and adaptive M Suspension. The adaptive M Suspension combines a ride-height reduction of 10 millimeters (almost 0.4″) with electronically controlled shock absorbers (Dynamic Damping Control) to improve the vehicle’s agility without compromising ride comfort. Special 18-inch light-alloy wheels in five-spoke design round off the sporty character of the Z4 sDrive35is. 19-inch light-alloy wheels are available as an option.

Infiniti G37S Convertible Sports Car Coupe

Infiniti G37S Convertible Sports Car Coupe

The first-ever Infiniti G Convertible builds upon the performance legacy of the Infiniti G line, with the liberation only a convertible with the top down can provide. It is scheduled to go on sale at Infiniti dealers in North America in the spring of 2009, followed later in other Infiniti markets around the world.

Infiniti has released new pictures and details of its fifth body-style for Europe, the Infiniti G37 Convertible. Arguably Infiniti's most seductive car yet, the G37 Convertible will go on sale across Europe from summer 2009.

The body design is similar to the new G37 coupe, though many body panels are completely unique. With the top raised, the G37 convertible carries a softer, sleeker silhouette than the coupe, though the design will be instantly recognizable to Infiniti fans.Most interesting to Infiniti sports car enthusiasts who like to drive hard will be the limited edition G37S Convertible Sport 6MT, with the obvious 6 speed manual transmission, higher-feedback steering, bigger brakes and 19 inch wheels to the G37 convertible package.

Infiniti G37S Convertible Sports Car Coupe

The interior design combines sophistication, craftsmanship and thoughtfulness with unique, available systems created to enhance the open-air driving experience. The driver-oriented cockpit features an Infiniti signature "double wave" instrument panel design with Infiniti electroluminescent instrumentation with white-and-violet illumination, integrated multi-function information drive computer display and analogue Infiniti clock. The double hand-stitched leather-covered steering wheel is designed for maximum comfort and usability, with standard wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls. Genuine magnesium paddle shifters are standard for the 7-speed automatic transmission.

Infiniti G37S Convertible Sports Car Coupe

The engine is backed by a choice of an electronically controlled 7-speed automatic transmission with available magnesium paddle shifters or a responsive close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission. Like the G Coupé and G37 Sedan, the new Infiniti G37 Convertible's outstanding dynamic performance credentials start with a combination of its advanced FM platform and award-winning V6 engine. Every Infiniti G37 Convertible comes equipped with a standard 3.7-litre V6 engine with VVEL (for Variable Valve Event and Lift), rated at 320PS.

The VVEL system combines hydraulic-controlled variable valve timing and electronically controlled variable valve lift on the intake side, helping to improve not only performance and response but also emissions and fuel efficiency (over a non-VVEL system). It also provides cleaner emissions by allowing for quicker warm-up of the catalyst and by stabilizing combustion when the engine is cool.

Infiniti G37S Convertible Sports Car Coupe

Technology features include standard RearView Monitor and an available touch-screen Infiniti Navigation system with XM NavTraffic® Real-Time Traffic information with 9.3GB Music Box Hard Drive, Pre-Crash Seat Belts, Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) with Preview Braking and Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS).Responsive steering is provided by a vehicle-speed-sensing system. Also standard on the Infiniti G37 Convertible is Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with cancel switch and Traction Control System (TCS).

Infiniti G37S Convertible Sports Car Coupe

Braking performance is provided by standard 4-wheel vented discs with 4-channel, 4-sensor Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist. The Infiniti G37 Convertible will also be available with larger ventilated rotors (14.0-inch front/13.8-inch rear) and aluminum four-piston calipers front/two-piston calipers rear, embossed with Infiniti lettering.

The G Convertible is offered in two models: the G37 Convertible and the G37S Convertible Sport 6MT, which adds sport-tuned steering and larger sport brakes, along with 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and W-rated performance tires.

Infiniti G37S Convertible Sports Car Coupe

Also available is a special, limited production G Convertible Premier Edition, offered exclusively through the Bloomingdale’s Holiday Catalog. With only 200 being built, the Premier Edition features a custom Monaco Red Leather leather-appointed interior, handcrafted red-tone Maple Wood trim, Midnight Black front grille and 9-spoke 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and tires. Pre-orders for the Premier Edition are being taken now for delivery in 2009.