Friday, February 27, 2009

BMW M3 E36


The replacement for the original M3 appeared at the 1992 Paris Auto Show. This E36 coupe model got the 3.0 straight-6 engine. Following the legacy of the E30 M3, the E36 falls short of the original intent for the series. Unlike the E30 M3 which was designed for competition purposes, the E36 M3 was developed as a road-going GT that lacked motor sport program.

BMW 850 CSI E31


The BMW 8 Series E31 is a V8 or V12-engined 2-door 2+2 coupe built by BMW from 1989 to 1999 with a top speed of 186 mph. A common misconception is that the 8 Series has been a successor for the original BMW 6 Series in 1989.

BENTLEY GT


Performance claims predict the Bentley Continental GT coupe will accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than 5 seconds and reach a maximum speed of more than 180 mph. Power will be fed through a new, paddle-operated 6-speed automatic gearbox and will be delivered to the road via all-wheel drive--a first in Bentley's history. The company says all-wheel drive was considered essential not only for safety but to enhance the car's everyday usability everywhere from metropolitan highways to ski resorts all over the world. Electronic Stability Control is also included. Suspension is made up of a multilink rear axle with double wishbones in the front and the latest in electronic damping control.

AUDI R8


The Audi R8 is the first mid-engined sports car and was released by Audi in 2006. Audi announced in 2005 that the name of the successful Audi R8 race car would be used for a new road car in 2007, the Audi R8, based on the Audi Le Mans, which was a concept car at the 2003 Geneva Auto Show. The R8 was officially launched at the Paris Auto Show on 30 September 2006. The R8 combines Audi's experience gained from numerous motorsport victories.

ASTON MARTIN DBR9


The Aston Martin DBR9 racing car by Aston Martin built in 2005. The name DBR9 is derived from the original 24 Hours of Le Mans-winning DBR1 car, named for then owner David Brown. The DBR9 GT racing car is based on the latest Aston Martin production sports car - the DB9 - but is significantly modified for competition use. Aston Martin Racing will build 12 Works cars, which will be run by three Works teams in the major international GT series.

ASTON MARTIN DB9


The Aston Martin DB9 is a sports car with GT levels of comfort and refinement. Its design philosophy is uncompromising and brings together everything that makes a sports car great with that unique Aston Martin character. It has a fully equipped cabin trimmed in the finest quality materials.

ASTON MARTIN DB7 VANTAGE


The Aston Martin DB7 Vantage is powered by an all new engine. The new 420bhp, 48 valve, all alloy V-12 engine delives 400lb-ft of torque and is the first of a totally new generation of advanced technology AM power units, which are already capable of exceeding the most stringent of current and projected worldwide and California emission standards. It incorporates the latest F1 Technology and has been designed and developed in close cooperation with Ford Research.