BMW 3 Series Active Hybrid (2013)

 

Car Barn Sport | BMW 3 Series  Active Hybrid (2013) | The BMW Active Hybrid 3 sees the sporty and elegant body design of the BMW 3-Series sedan with custom elements added for its innovativeness in order to highlight it. Again, a gasoline engine with an electric motor for efficiency and driving pleasure typical of the brand combined. The BMW 3 Series ActiveHybrid, BMW twin-turbo six-cylinder engine with an electric motor and an eight-speed automatic transmission that sends power from 250 kW/340 hp combined to cover the rear wheels. Synchronous electric motor, the BMW 3 Series ActiveHybrid engine of a lithium-ion high-voltage battery in the trunk between the wheel arches is receiving power. The latest generation of BMW ActiveHybrid technology adds precise control - and thus highly efficient - power is in the mix.

All hybrid-drive and energy-related components were developed specifically for the BMW 3 Series ActiveHybrid. Synchronous electric motor produces the BMW 3 Series Active Hybrid engine has a peak output of 40 kW/55 hp. Among other things, the internal high efficiency and low weight of the eight-speed automatic transmission contributes to the efficiency of the drive as a whole. During the high-performance gear control system ensures that the gearshifts always closely coordinated with the requirements of the driver and driving conditions. Optionally, the BMW Active Hybrid 3 is highlighted with a fast switching speed sports automatic transmission, whose dynamic properties are determined by a custom gear selector and steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.

The BMW 3-series hybrid model, BMW Active Hybrid technology combining another major boost in the driving experience with a significant reduction in fuel consumption and emissions. To a precisely controlled flow between the engine and the electric-hybrid divided and provides an exhilarating driving experience. The BMW 3 Active Hybrid is a full hybrid, meaning it is capable, the only electrical energy for zero-emission driving in the city. To make the most of the Active Hybrid technology in the BMW 3 Series Active Hybrid, the power electronics with a range of innovative intelligent power management capabilities to ensure that the drive is working as efficiently as possible are provided. In addition to the hybrid start-stop function, ECO PRO mode and braking (available mph at all speeds up to 160 km / h / 100), these features are a unique proactive powertrain control.

The specially developed hybrid start-stop function ensures that comfort is not compromised, even if the vehicle is stopped in traffic for a long time - because the automatic climate control and are supplied to the electrical system of lithium-ion-current high-voltage battery. Moving again when the driver releases the brake, the vehicle again on both of the electric motor alone or the electric motor and the gasoline engine, depending on the high voltage battery, the current layer, and how much force the driver wishes. ECO-Pro mode, which can be activated via the control switch Driving Experience, a particularly economical driving in the BMW 3 Series Active Hybrid and makes frequent use of the pure electric mode.

 

ECO-Pro mode changes the properties of the transmission, including transmission, while the electrically operated comfort features can be programmed for optimum energy efficiency. The brakes - increases efficiency by shutting down the engine down not only when the vehicle is stationary, or when driving in the city but also in overrun Another function is developed for the BMW Active Hybrid third During braking on the gasoline engine and disconnects from the drive shaft. From this point on, the BMW 3 Series Active Hybrid coasts noise, emissions and no engine braking effect. In sport and sport + mode, the waste water is not available.


The BMW 3 Series Active Hybrid, the Advanced Power Electronics design is still under development one step further. In addition to coordinating the functioning of the internal combustion engine and electric motor with clear reference to the current driving situation, they also support proactive, forward-looking analysis of the driving situation for a more efficient energy management. In the longer run the electric motor of the generator function, the high voltage battery can be switched without loss of speed is calculated. The operating status of the powertrain components in an intuitive, model-specific displays in the instrument panel in the Control Display to see the BMW 3 Series Active Hybrid.

A history of fuel that will be displayed, not only fuel consumption history over the last 15 minutes, but the extent was used in which the electric motor, the BMW 3 Series Active Hybrid displays. The chassis specifications of the BMW 3 Active Hybrid a double wishbone spring strut front suspension and five-link rear axle and the electric power steering with Servotronic function of the new BMW 3-Series sedan known. Adaptive suspension is optional, while the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) that the vehicle is stabilized by applying brake pressure and engine performance diminishes with features such as Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), the anti-lock braking system (equipped ABS), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), Brake Assist, Fading Compensation, a brake-drying function and Start-Off Assistant.

In addition to the ECO-Pro mode, mounted the standard switch-Control Driving Experience also offers Sport +, Sport and Comfort set-ups. The body of the BMW 3 Hybrid Active meets the highest standards of strength and intelligent lightweight construction. The safety components are in a comprehensive care system that synchronizes specially designed for the BMW 3-Series sedan and offers an outstanding level of occupant protection. The BMW Active Hybrid 3 has an extremely rigid passenger cell. The BMW Active Hybrid combines three of its ground-breaking hard drive with the usual comfort-enhancing features of the new BMW 3-series range.

The choice of BMW Connected Drive system includes an option for the BMW Active Hybrid 3 Park Distance Control, rear view camera, Surround View, Adaptive Headlights and High Beam Assistant. Other driving aids on the list of options are Speed Limit Info, BMW Parking Assist, Lane Change Warning, Lane Departure Warning and the BMW Head-Up Display.

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BMW 3-series Touring (2013)

 

Car Barn Sport | BMW 3-series Touring (2013) | With 97 mm added to the total car length and 50 millimeters to the wheelbase, the new BMW 3-Series Touring offers extra space for passengers and luggage alike. A 35-liter capacity increase (to 495 liters) means that the load can offer more space than one of the rivals of the Touring. Besides the additional functionality and versatility, the new BMW 3-Series Touring also benefits from increased comfort, the availability of the new Sport Line, Luxury Line and modern line equipment packages, and the materials and colors concept is known of the recently introduced BMW 3 - Series Sedan.

Agility and dynamic performance are some of the other qualities that the new BMW 3-Series Touring put separately. Customers can choose from three sophisticated, efficient and powerful engines in the launch, all with BMW Twin Power Turbo technology. Besides the new four-cylinder gasoline engine developing 180 kW/245 hp and a revised 2-liter diesel with 135 kW/184 hp, the lineup also includes an optimized six-cylinder diesel produces 190 kW / 258 hp combined with a sporty dynamics significantly lower fuel consumption and emissions. All engines meet the requirements of the EU5 emission standard, while the 320d diesel unit can be further optimized to EU6-specification, if desired. The Driving Experience Control Switch with ECO PRO mode, meanwhile, provides additional fuel for all engine variants.

A sporty six-speed manual transmission sends power to the rear wheels in the four-cylinder models. And BMW also offers an innovative eight-speed automatic transmission - standard on the six-cylinder diesel model - as an option. Another option is the eight-speed automatic transmission with shift paddles on the steering wheel. Both transmission variants to reflect lower fuel consumption Auto-Start-Stop function. Sophisticated suspension technology with a large number of alloy components and new tuning, the torque steer without Electric Power Steering, one to 40-pounds lighter overall weight and finely balanced axle load distribution sets the seal on the car's dynamic concept. State-of-the-art electronic control the dynamic potential of the new BMW 3-Series Touring and help to ensure it shows the perfect combination of athletic ability and ride comfort. The new Touring can be ordered with M-Sport suspension or the Adaptive M Sport suspension as an option.

The BMW 3-Series range has always been a beacon of sporting performance, elegance and dynamic flair. The new BMW 3-Series Touring adds extra functionality and versatility of these qualities. Sweeping silhouette with soft sloping roofline, side windows extending well back to the rear and a powerful rear combine into a distinctive character to Touring and the enormous potential of the new BMW 3-Series variant at first sight mark. The harmonious proportions ensure the new BMW 3-Series Touring from every angle as it appears carved from a single form and proves that impressive functionality and dynamic design need not mutually exclusive.

With 97 mm added to the total car length and 50 millimeters to the wheelbase, the new BMW 3-Series Touring offers extra space for passengers and luggage alike. A 35-liter capacity increase (to 495 liters) means that the load can offer more space than one of the rivals of the Touring. Standard equipment meeting the challenges of everyday life, such as the three-way split / folding rear seat, automatic tailgate and neatly stowable cargo cover underline the versatility of the new BMW 3-Series variant requirements. Besides the additional functionality and versatility, the new station wagon offers customers improved ride comfort, new lines of equipment and materials and color concept of the recently launched BMW 3-Series Sedan.

The design of the new BMW 3-Series Touring is identical to that of its new sedan sibling as far back as the B-pillar. The 37-millimeter wider track emphasizes the sporty car. Striking twin headlights with LED accent lights provide a visual unit with the slightly forward, diagonally BMW kidney and strengthening the car the feeling of width and sporty presence. Two larger outer air intakes under the headlights lend further substance to stylistic sports character of the new Touring.

The most striking design element, the BMW kidney. The new BMW 3-Series Touring cuts a sporty and elegant figure from the side. The flowing silhouette gives the car a sense of dynamism inherent before it even turns a wheel, while the long, slightly curved roofline and large windows shine in the spotlight of the Touring the extra space and enviable practicality. The car's athletic overall impression is further emphasized by the steeply sloping D-pillars, the angle of the rear window and subtle wedge-shaped geometry of the window surfaces. The assessed fine balance between the greenhouse and the body gives the new BMW 3-Series Touring a sporty, elegant and graceful look, while the rear lights extend far into the sides of the body and combining it with its flowing lines on a smooth transition to create between the flanks and rear portion.

The back of the new BMW 3-Series Touring also features a compelling blend of sporty elegance and modern functionality. The large rear cut-out and curved rear window, which can be opened separately to ensure optimal access to the boot. And the large aperture and low boot sill loading and unloading of bulky items that much easier. The 97-millimeter increase in the new BMW 3-series Touring the length and its 50-millimeter longer wheelbase 17 millimeters added to the rear knee room enjoyed by the passengers and nine millimeters in the main room has to offer. The front door pockets, meanwhile, larger pockets suited for one-liter bottles.

Drivers and passengers are safe in the knowledge that the new BMW 3-Series Touring, the tasks expected of him to perform flawlessly. A 35-liter increase in its capacity - to 495 liters - gives the new BMW 3-Series Touring leading figures in this field. 40:20:40 split folding rear seats to load standard by which to extend to a maximum of 1,500 liters. The generous tailgate opening makes it easier to load bulky items in, which means that even domestic white goods can be transported in the BMW 3-Series Touring, if necessary. The new BMW 3-Series Touring comes standard with electric tailgate operation. The boat can also be accessed remotely using the Smart Opener feature available as part of the Comfort Access option. The new BMW 3-Series Touring is equipped with a rear window that opens separately from the tailgate. The window is unlocked electrically via a button on the rear window wiper arm and opened by hand.

Also available as an option, aluminum roof rails and an electrically operated panoramic roof with a large glass surface. Added to that, the new BMW 3-Series Touring can be equipped with a tow bar, which turns off and power as required. The interior of the new BMW 3-Series Touring is identical to that of its newly launched sedan sibling. The iDrive controller, within easy reach on the center console and armrest - with optional front / rear adjustment and folding function - between the front seats rounds at an exceptionally high degree of convenience and luxury. High quality material combinations and unrivaled build quality the form of premium ambience in the new BMW 3-Series Touring.

The Sport Line, Luxury Line and modern lines embody different takes on the character of the car. The carefully matched features are brought together for each line beyond pure exterior design elements to include material and color options. Sportsline Sportsline gives the extra depth to the dynamic repertoire of the BMW 3-Series Touring with a selection of striking appearance in glossy black. The black inserts in the front bumper draw extra attention to the air intakes and wheel arches. Red trim rings, red scales in the circular dials, red stitching on the steering wheel and a base trim in high gloss black with red coral accent strips underline the sporty atmosphere of the cockpit. The standard sports seats can be specified in a choice of three trim variants and four colors. Luxury Line: Discreet polished chrome accents give the exterior of the BMW 3-Series Touring a particularly elegant and exclusive.

Special 17 or 18-inch alloy wheels multi-spoke design emphasize the refinement of the Luxury Line. From the back, this take on the Touring is characterized by a beautiful, polished chrome trim above the rear bumper and a chrome exhaust punch machine. The key to the Luxury Line versions of the new BMW 3-Series Touring has chrome details. Modern Line: Exterior trim brushed aluminum underscore the forward-looking aesthetics of the modern line, while the BMW kidneys with 11 slats and double-brushed aluminum trim for the air intakes on the theme. Elsewhere, 17 or 18-inch turbine-style alloy wheels give a fresh angle on the exterior design of the BMW 3-Series Touring. Leather or fabric-leather combinations in oyster sauce or black and a choice of four trim levels surfaces with accent strips in pearlescent chrome, create an attractive interaction between materials.

The oyster-colored key for Modern Line versions of the new BMW 3-Series Touring comes with matt silver details. M Sport Package: The optional M-Sport package gives the new BMW 3 Series Touring a fresh shot of adrenaline that spreads beyond its exterior and interior design. Besides the completely new aerodynamic package, including a large number of body components and the BMW Individual High-gloss Shadowline trim, the exclusive option exterior paint shade Estoril Blue metallic creates an unmistakably sporty appearance, supported by 18 or 19-inch alloy wheels feature M design and, in the car through attributes such as M door sills, the new M-design leather steering wheel, M driver footrest and M Short Shifter (in models with a manual gearbox). The driver and front passenger can settle in Hexagon anthracite fabric / Alcantara sports seats with royal blue contrast stitching only offered as part of the M Sport package. Trim elements in aluminum panels with accent strips in either matte or gloss black Estoril Blue complete the interior. Technical characteristics of the M Sports Package include M-Sport suspension and the optional M-Sport brakes with contrasting blue paint.

In accordance with the dynamic overall theme of the new BMW 3-series, this innovative turbocharged engine offers great power and performance acceleration, high torque, high speed ceiling and low weight. The upgrade in power and efficiency is mainly down to the use of the BMW Twin Power Turbo technology, which works with innovative solutions such as High Precision direct fuel injection, twin-scroll turbo, double-VANOS variable camshaft timing and Valvetronic variable valve timing . This has obvious advantages for driving dynamics: the reduced front axle load, the sporty BMW estate even greater maneuverability and enhanced steering and cornering characteristics. The 1,997 cc BMW Twin Power Turbo four-cylinder engine delivers maximum output of 180 kW/245 hp at 5,000 rpm. In the EU test cycle, the new BMW 328i Touring Administration average fuel consumption of just 6.8 liters per 100 kilometers (41.5 mpg), so that the economy of the output 160 kW/218 hp BMW 325i Touring to improve by one full 10 percent.

The new BMW 320d Touring is powered by the BMW Twin Power Turbo four-cylinder diesel engine of the equivalent outgoing model. The engine develops the same high output as before, but has an improved economy and lower emissions. Unchanged maximum output of 135 kW/184 hp at 4,000 rpm and an impressive torque of 380 Nm (280 lb-ft) of torque available between 1,750 and 2,750 rpm is a highly dynamic recipe in the new BMW 320d Touring and ensure they meet its short sporting estate with diesel power. Average fuel consumption The new BMW 320d Touring consumption of 4.7 liters per 100 kilometers (60.1 mpg) in the EU test cycle and CO2 emissions of 124 grams per kilometer better figures are equally powerful predecessor by 2 percent. switching action and an optimal ratio of distance.

The transmissions in the new BMW 328i Touring is optimally adapted to the performance characteristics of the turbo engine, and the distance ratio provides a powerful sprint performance and fast mid-range acceleration, while also reducing fuel consumption. The new BMW 3-Series Touring is equipped with the electromechanical power steering EPS (Electric Power Steering). The BMW 330d Touring and the BMW 328i Touring are equipped with Servotronic function for speed-sensitive power steering. Variable steering wheel is optional, providing different steering ratios depending on the angle of the steering wheel. It means that the new BMW 3-Series Touring more or less directly to steering wheel input to the driver responds, and provide easier and more convenient parking and turning maneuvers.

Intelligent lightweight design is integrated into all aspects of BMW vehicle development work and in all parts. Due to the wide variety of driver assistance systems available in the new BMW 3-Series range, the amount of information can be displayed in the Head-Up Display is now an unprecedented level. Among the auxiliary systems for convenience and safety to increase the Lane Change and Lane Departure Warning systems like Collision Warning. High-performance interface technology ensures a high level infotainment capacity that extensive use of external mobile phones and music players make. Here the user can make use of selected offerings from BMW and BMW Live Online. The BMW ConnectedDrive app makes use of web radio and social networks like Facebook and Twitter in the car.

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2012 BMW Zagato Coupe

The BMW Zagato Coupé.
Cernobbio. The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este will once again host a spectacular world premiere in 2012 and, in so doing, build on its tradition as a gathering of the industry’s leading coachbuilders. The premiere in question will see the time-honoured Milanese coachbuilder Zagato team up with BMW to unveil the result of a unique collaboration: the BMW Zagato Coupé.

Zagato has worked in close collaboration to create an exciting and emotionally charged coupé in the finest tradition of automotive workmanship. The BMW Zagato Coupé embodies the unbridled fascination of cars and fuses the design DNA of the two companies into a fresh and desinctive whole. This one-off model is the product of many hours of skilled hand-craftsmanship and breathes new life into the tradition of coachbuilding.

It is hard to think of a better occasion for the premiere than the Concorso d‘Eleganza Villa d’Este, one of the most exclusive events in the world of classic cars and motorcycles. The vehicles shown on the banks of Lake Como are hand-picked, the number of entrants limited and the surroundings simply without comparison. The Concorso began as a get-together of coachbuilders presenting one-off hand-built creations, and the BMW Zagato Coupé follows very much in that tradition.

The design – a BMW seen through the eyes of Zagato.
The BMW Zagato Coupé is a collaboration between auto enthusiasts – a BMW seen through the eyes of Zagato. This comes through in the design of the car, hallmark design cues from both companies merging to form an emotion-laden coupé in the best Zagato tradition. The brief for the car was clear from the outset: the BMW Zagato Coupé was to be a “Vmax concept”, a road-registered, aerodynamically optimised machine capable of achieving high speeds yet at the same time meeting all legal requirements and crash-related stipulations – a car that is ready and eager to be driven.

The proportions of the BMW Zagato Coupé alone exude the promise of a very special driving experience. The extremely long bonnet, greenhouse set well back and double bubble roof and Kamm Tail sum up the dynamic focus of the car as only a coupé could. The flowing roofline melts away into the compact, muscular rear, where the car’s power is transferred to the road. This sculptural and visually striking surface treatment is a Zagato hallmark and lends the BMW Zagato Coupé a distinctive and instantly recognisable personality. The surface treatment, on the other hand, is clearly inspired by BMW. The car’s dynamic silhouette sees precise lines forging a path over taut surfaces towards the rear. Surfaces moulded with eye-catching depth underline the sporting statement of the BMW Zagato Coupé. “For me, the BMW Zagato Coupé holds a very special magic. It exudes a certain spontaneity which, when combined with the type of unconventional solutions typical of Zagato, lend the car a very individual elegance,” says Zagato chief designer Norihiko Harada.

Highlights and details.The unique character of the BMW Zagato Coupé is reflected in even smaller details. The 19-inch light-alloy wheels in classically sporty five-spoke design have a hint of propeller about them, offering a subtle nod to the origins of both companies. Indeed, both BMW and Zagato founder Ugo Zagato took an airborne route into automotive construction. Their subtly attractive matt finish lends the car extra allure from the side.

A very special highlight of the BMW Zagato Coupé is its paintwork. The exclusive exterior paint finish Rosso Vivace – an expressive shade of red – brings the surfaces and forms of the BMW Zagato Coupé to life. Depending on how the light hits the body, the colour spectrum ranges from something close to black all the way to a brilliant red. This remarkable depth and radiance is possible thanks to sophisticated paint application technology. The primer coat – made up of a black application, followed by a layer of shimmering metallic silver – is applied first. Then come six ultra-thin coats of the exclusively developed red shade to deliver this unique effect. Finally, two layers of clear coat seal in the colour.

2012 A Kahn Design BMW X5 5S

 

The Afzal Kahn JEEP restoration challenge

London/May 2011 – Just how did Afzal Kahn’s team of savvy designers persuade the principal British designer to take time out of his busy schedule to oversee the transformation of a vehicle with 75,000 miles on the clock?

As you can imagine, this was no mean feat. Afzal had no control over the type of vehicle which was delivered to him. The design team simply sourced the vehicle and asked him to get on with it.
And as expected, Afzal Kahn delivers this high-impact military edition Jeep with such clout; it is safe to say that this military grey metallic game-changer would not look out of place with London, Chelsea or New York centric drivers, rock climbers and off-roaders at the helm, nor would it look weary in a Daniel Craig inspired 007 movie.

Under the Kahn expedition vehicles umbrella, the ‘Chelsea truck company’s Wrangler Jeep Military edition includes a meshed front grill, gold finished calipers, quad exhaust system, rear wheel cover, smoked side lights and repeaters, petrol flat cap in billet mat black, mud flaps hardwearing, aluminum machined foot pedals, smoked side lights and repeaters, sat-navigation, reverse camera, blue tooth, dial facia clocks and LED driving lights and to finish it all off, the compulsory branded rear wheel cover.
Furthermore, a commitment to fostering cutting edge technology ensures, should customers wish, for the blank rear window sections and LED lights to be made available in bullet-proof glass. Furthermore, depending on the level of protection required, a superior type of glass, more advanced than the sort of glass which is used to protect world statesmen, is also available.

Inside is the ‘bespoke touch’, this particular vehicle comes with red quilted leather seats, dial facia clocks and more. However, we always provide our customers with what they want. And Afzal Kahn could, for example, design for you a vehicle with an exterior the colour of your jeans and an interior with seats akin to the shade of, let’s say, a grey t-shirt. Customers could also change the colour of the clock, or ask for anything else, the world is their oyster, so to speak.

Kahn wheels sit perfectly, on any vehicle, conveying the essence of the vehicle’s identity. Created using state-of-the art manufacturing and materials technology, the Kahn RS wheels are available in 9 x 20 in silver or black and fit all original centre caps.

With simple clean lines, soft organic surfaces on the edge of the spoke and a purposeful mechanical centre, the RS wheels are synonymous with elegance and innovation.

A. Kahn Design is for the individual who will not submit to a life of uniformity and who will only accept perfection. Dedicated to the creation of luxury bespoke vehicles, we redesign the ordered monotony of mass produced vehicles and rebuild them into individually tailored creations.

BMW M6 Convertible (2013)

  

CARBARN | BMW M6 Convertible (2013) | Classic proportions, sporty and elegant lines of the BMW 6-series and the familiar design language of BMW M cars are the foundation for the eloquent body design and BMW M6 Coupe BMW M6 Convertible. Both models are equipped with 19-inch aluminum-alloy M. The dark color of the roof two-door silhouette gives the car a very long look, which is further emphasized by a dynamic indentation in the center of the roof. BMW Individual high gloss shadow line (default) draws attention to this optimized weight distribution, covers dark the edge of the window (or waist circumference, in the case of the BMW M6 Convertible) and the base and the lower optimizes the aerodynamics of the M wing mirror cover. The exclusive appearance of the new BMW 6 Convertible, he emphasized the "fin" architecture of high-grade soft-top roof. The optional Comfort Access system allows the roof open or closed by pressing the remote control that is present in the key of the car. 

The distinctive, typical performance of the 4.4-liter M-power of a lightning reactions and dynamic, linear power delivery maintained to the highest reaches defines the entire speed range. The latest high-performance composite braking system helps the new BMW M6 Coupé and BMW M6 Convertible new excellent braking performance. Unmistakably, the smallest weight, excellent feel and fade-free performance even under high load. The diameter of the internally ventilated and perforated brake discs are 400 mm 396 mm front and rear. As an alternative to the standard compound high performance braking system, make M carbon-ceramic brakes her debut in the new BMW M6 Coupe and the new BMW M6 Convertible. Available in conjunction with 20-inch alloy wheels and M have disc brakes measuring 410 mm in diameter at the front axle and 396 mm rear. This innovative material also exhibits excellent wear resistance. M The optional carbon-ceramic system also provides for stable six-piston front brake calipers combined with single-piston floating-caliper brake calipers on the rear axle.

An intelligent combination of materials gives the body structure clout in combination with extremely low weight. The doors and the hood of two high-performance sports car made of aluminum, the front side panels made of thermoplastic. In addition, the caps and start BMW M6 Convertible manufactured for roof glass fiber composite material SMC (Sheet Moulding Compound). A weight-to-energy ratio of 3.3 kg / hp for the new BMW M6 Coupe and 3.5 kg / hp for the new BMW M6 Convertible is a significant improvement over those of his predecessors. The standard safety equipment includes front and side airbags, head airbags for side two rows of seats in the new BMW M6 Coupe and head airbags front and side airbags, thorax side airbags attack in the new headquarters of the BMW M6 Convertible. The soft-top model has also benefited from the roll bar fabricated from high strength aluminum. Both models also available with three-point inertia reel belt on all seats, belt force limiters and belt tensioners for the front seats and Isofix child seat connectors are on the back.

Both models are designed as a high-performance four-seater, with room for rear passengers has increased significantly compared with those of his predecessors. The viability of the new BMW M6 Coupe 460 liters. Optional head of BMW-Up Display is using M-specific information, along with a variety of other systems support the driver of the BMW Connected Drive, such as Park Distance Control, rearview camera, High-Beam Assist, Speed Limit Info, Lane Change Warning, Operation of Lane Departure Warning, Surround View and BMW Night Vision with pedestrian recognition. The choice of optional equipment includes M multifunction seats, navigation system Professional and high-end Bang & Olufsen surround sound system.

BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe UK Version (2013)

  

CARBARN | BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe UK Version (2013) | The BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe has the proportions of a classic Gran Turismo coupe - characterized by a long hood, put a curved roof line and a passenger compartment toward the rear of the car - with the available space and ease of access a executive lounge. The Gran Coupe is spacious and practical six series of all time. The BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe is 5007 mm long with a wheelbase of 2968 mm. BMW familiar features a "shark nose" is a great leaning forward and large air inlets in the kidneys of double dual round tail pipes, LED and xenon headlights. BMW is known for producing award-winning engines, and the triumvirate of power to the new 6-Series Gran Coupe is no different. In all variants of the BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe power is transmitted to the road in a sports gearbox eight-speed automatic. With its extremely fast gear changes this machine is designed for sporty driving, comfort and built out of optimum efficiency. 

For manual gear selection, this comes with steering wheel mounted paddles to change gear. The BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe benefits of a lightweight chassis with extensive use of aluminum. Adaptive Drive is a system that allows the driver to select the set-up your own car, with variable damper control and management Dynamic Drive active roll stabilization. Dynamic Drive reduces side roll automatically determine the vehicle in curves and during sudden changes of direction, sensors, and to build the engines in the front and rear stabilizers, contradicting forces to stop the car.
Electro-mechanical power steering is standard and can be combined with the optional Integral Active Steering. This consists of Active Steering on the front axle with a rear axle direction. The steering angle and steering assistance at both ends of the cars are controlled by means of electric motors for the agility of the 6-Series Gran Coupe.

 
The BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe in SE types and M-Sport trim offers an exceptionally high standard of equipment available, while a wide range of active safety features and innovative systems for driver assistance available optionally. Standard with the models 640i and 640D SE are 18-inch star-spoke alloy wheels, while the 650i has 19-inch alloy wheel-spoke V All models feature Dakota leather upholstery, navigation system Professional with high-resolution 10.2 "display front and rear Park Distance Control, keyless go, dual-zone climate control, electronic adjustment of direction and two-way heated front seats . The M Sport derivative is expected to represent about 80 percent of all BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe sales.

 
The BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe with Bang & Olufsen Advanced Audio System with surround sound, developed specifically for the BMW 6 Series. Other options include surround-view, BMW Night Vision with pedestrian recognition, Park Assist, Lane Change Warning System, Lane Departure Warning System, Display speed limit and a color display head-up.

BMW Concept Coupé Zagato (2012)

 

CARBARN | BMW Concept Coupé Zagato (2012) | The two partners decided to take a realistic approach and the development of the BMW Coupe Zagato. "Zagato has always drive his clients with ready-to-cars that can be sent without further delay in action on the track or road race, provided - and the BMW Coupé Zagato fits the same model," said Andrea Zagato, the represents third generation of his family to sit at the head of the company. The challenge is to inject the emotionality of a concept car in a street-legal car. And we think that we managed to do just that with the BMW Coupé Zagato is." In fact, the new creation already cut a "beautiful figure" at high speed during the tests on the BMW test track. It is a fact Marella Rivolta, Andrea Zagato, Zagato is an art director and head of the BMW Coupe Zagato surfaces and colors. The hands of the Italian designers were also responsible for the attractive appearance of the BMW 3200 Michelotti Vignale (1959), BMW 700 (1959), BMW 3200 CS Bertone (1962) and the BMW M1 (1978) - each of which preserves the quality of design icons against each other. The Zagato Coupé BMW heralds a new chapter in the tradition of collaboration between BMW and Italian designers.

Building the collaboration with Zagato was a fantastic experience. It was very rewarding for us to do something with people who share our understanding of good design and a passion for cars," said Karim Habib, Head of BMW Automobile Design. Open and constructive dialogue with Zagato, the sensual experience, skill and incomparable forms All these gifts are wrapped in BMW Coupé Zagato". The body of the BMW Coupe Zagato was built completely by hand. Zagato experts spent many hours working in an aluminum plate by hand and carefully make to the car's unique shape. From the perspective of the BMW Coupe Zagato shows the distribution of lives at the bottom, solid visual mass, for it is known Zagato, mixed with the surface treatment and familiar design language of BMW. Its design, a new coupe roofline, the car's potential with impressive fluidity and dynamic swing lifts required. The rear section is nearly perpendicular to the other cue Zagato, the cut improves the aerodynamics. The attractive interaction of the lines here draws attention to the rear wheels and rear wheel drive configuration. Among the side air intakes, the silver "Z" is another allusion to the collaboration between BMW and Zagato.

The two S "z" in the vents and BMW are the distinctive elements in polished chrome only on the BMW Coupé Zagato. Another feature of Zagato design theme is especially transition "back and forth" from the side windows in the rear window. The lower portion of the lateral window surrounds substantially tilts upwards just before the rear end and extends around the upper edge of the rear window to form. In this way ensures that connection distinctive design element of the sides and rear of the C-pillar and a harmonious relationship between the different sections of the car. This aspect of the design BMW Coupe Zagato is most apparent when seen from above. The distinctive tail provides the strongest evidence for the influence of Zagato. Taken together, the rear of the BMW Coupe Zagato a very broad and deep set phenomenon, her powerful, robust and functional design language give the car a planted on the road.

A curved bar with the trademark Zagato divides the area into sections and give the car a greater impression of width. The tinted rear window can be opened, allowing access to the rear trunk.  One prominent rear bumper feeds down into a large loudspeaker. Matt edge accentuates the shape of the speaker, draws attention to the wheels, and indicates the location of the planted BMW Coupé Zagato.  This character has been hit by designer Zagato, and given further emphasis by a unique color and material concept. High-quality materials and high-quality details give a very elegant way to present sporty interior and driver focus. A "Z" embroidered in the seats of reference is the clearest on the inside to the origins of the BMW Coupe Zagato. The "horizontal line" design theme has found its way into the trunk, and two shades of gray and red accents. Two exclusive accessories: a bag, hat, and a travel bag - the seal on the color Zagato and update the materials. The travel bag also creates the shape of the double bubble roof and was designed to keep its rounded lines, even if it is empty.

Founded in 1919 by Ugo Zagato, Zagato, today is the only automobile manufacturer in the body is still independently owned and operated. From its earliest days, Zagato a minimalist approach and comparison of down taken his creations, much in line with the tradition of the Milan design. The "essential beauty" of aerodynamics and lightweight construction has come to a maximum design that has defined the shape of each Zagato defensible. The narrow focus on two-door coupe driving cars reduced to its essential components, also has a tradition of Zagato will be on the basis of experience "wild" ride.

BMW 7-Series (2013)

CARBARN | BMW 7 Series (2013) | In the luxury sedan segment, which represents the epitome of elegance and sporty driving experience supreme. The BMW-7 Series update reaffirms its stylish presence and sportsmanship in 2012 with major new features of the design front and rear. From the front, the length and width of the bonnet of the BMW 7 Series offers a sleek profile and expressive. The design of the air curtain, then, represents a technological and advertising strategy BMW EfficientDynamics. Hallmark BMW proportions, as a long wheelbase, short front overhang, long bonnet, cabin set-back and sweeping with a coupe-like roof, define the sporty, elegant silhouette of the BMW 7 Series. The back of the BMW 7 Series conveys a powerful sense of security sport. The design of the mark family rear lights L-shaped, connected by a chrome strip attractive, remains unchanged. All the engines available for the new team of eight with a Series 7 speed automatic intelligent and refined, with fuel consumption and emissions significantly reduced. The Auto Start-Stop, Brake Energy Regeneration and the second generation of control switch driving experience with the ability to offer so ECO PRO additional fuel economy. Carefully optimized suspension and steering for all rear-drive models also the driving comfort to a new level, while the self-leveling air suspension for the rear axle also features standard on all models.

Together with the flagship BMW 760i engine with 12 cylinder engine and entry-level BMW 730th (not available in all markets), customers can choose between the new inline six-cylinder power unit of the BMW 740i and gasoline revision the V8 engine in the BMW 750i. The six-cylinder diesel engines in the BMW 730d and BMW 740d also offer drivers a combination of increased productivity and lower fuel consumption. Completing the range is the second generation of BMW ActiveHybrid 7 with new engine with six cylinders in line and greatly reduced emissions. While BMW continues to move forward with the development of intelligent hybrid drive, the second generation of BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is set to debut in 2012. The updated model is distinguished with lower fuel consumption and emissions, as well as innovative auxiliary functions. This last development stage uses an engine with six cylinders in line, showing impressive features high speed, torque and efficiency. The top petrol engine with BMW Twin Power Turbo is 235 kW/320 hp variant of the unit installed in the new BMW 740i and replace the eight-cylinder engine used so far. Other hybrids include the 40 kW/55 hp synchronous electric motor, the hybrid-spec eight-speed automatic transmission, a lithium-ion high-performance and power electronics that support intelligent power management. 

This means that the most powerful technology uses fuel hybrid about 14 percent less than a 740th BMW with a conventional transmission system. A series of innovative functions are involved in improving machine dynamics and obtain an excellent overall system efficiency. The new BMW ActiveHybrid 7 can also be performed only with the power. Dynamic performance of safety, comfort and active are again among the qualities stand out from the BMW 7 Series sedan in 2012. To complement the enhanced chassis set-up - with ball bearings and rubber bumpers changed again - and self-leveling air springs for the rear axle, power steering is standard on models with rear wheel drive. State-of-the-art electronic control systems with software returns also help improve long-distance attributes of the BMW 7 Series sedan and ensure that the new edition of the car is traveling aboard more pleasant in terms of dynamics and comfort. All BMW 7 Series sedan is equipped with an Auto Start-Stop, which can reduce fuel consumption by up to six percent. 

 Finally, the control switch Driving Experience gives drivers the option of selecting the ECO PRO optimized so that, by modifying the powertrain management and program heating and air conditioning, heated seats and heated outside mirrors to optimize operational efficiency promotes an economic driving style and reduces fuel consumption up to 20 percent.

BMW 750Li (2013)

 

CARBARN | BMW 750Li (2013) | Ahead, the long hood and the big BMW 7-Series offers a sleek profile and expressive. The precise contours of the hood to draw attention to the upright BMW kidney for prolonged new front grille. The large air inlet dominates the overall width of the bottom of the front apron modified is now divided into three sections, a pair of bars chromium marking their outer sections and adding more detail the appearance of the sports car. The design technology air curtain, which is a good strategy for advertising BMW Efficient Dynamics. Hallmark BMW proportions, as a long wheelbase, short front overhang, long hood, sweeping and set-back cabin with coupe-like roof, set the profile, sporty and elegant BMW 7 Series.

 

The back of the powerful BMW 7 Series conveys a sense of reliability sports. The horizontal lines and to the subdivision of the rear visually different levels reduces the height of the car. The design of the family trademark L-shaped rear light, connected by a strip of chromium surprisingly remains unchanged. A second, delicately sculpted chrome strip draws a visual connection between the two reflectors in thin rear bumper and rear gives a more unique sound and overall feel. Another subtle chrome bar between four escutcheons chrome exhaust in the rear bumper has a distinctive feature of the flagship model of 12 cylinders. The exceptional quality of construction BMW 7 Series reflects the attention to detail from the creators of the car, and tests on specific craftsmanship is amazing. A feature typical of BMW interior is driver adamant his attention - the way they gravitate ergonomically to the person behind the wheel. In the new 7 Series, which includes the addition of newly designed, thinner front seats that offer the best possible ergonomics excellent lateral support and comfort over long distances. Sports seats and the seats are also available multi-function instead of the standard elements.

The new BMW 7-Series can be specified as an option with rear seats that can be tailored to meet individual needs. The controls are identical to the front seats with memory function. The long version of the BMW 7 Series offers the ideal platform to maximize comfort on long distances. A special feature of the BMW 7 Series is the display of the multifunctional tool, which makes its debut on the list of options. Instead of the instrument panel traditional - in which four circular analogue dials keep the driver informed of the vehicle speed, engine speed, fuel level, oil temperature, almost perfectly integrated 10.25 inch screen provides a completely new consciously and engaging looks inspired by the latest electronic devices. Although the familiar format of four circular instruments are kept here, extended black panel technology, the driver's hands a new range of display options. For example, the display shows different information and different colors and moods worlds COMFORT, SPORT and PRO ECO driving experience, ensuring greater safety and efficiency and demonstration of exemplary attention of drivers. The displayed information adapted to the driving mode is currently involved, and therefore changes accordingly. 

While COMFORT mode offers a classic layout, with four circular instruments sound, sport ECO PRO rings and open to provide additional space for additional information between the two instruments. ECO PRO mode the screen turns blue and becomes a tachometer Efficient Dynamics view to show the efficiency of the car is in motion. In SPORT mode, the display lights up orange signature BMW. The speedometer indicates the speed of the car in digital form with a figure, a large central position, while the gear is currently displayed in the middle boldly tachometer if the driver is moving manually using the paddlewheel. The V12 engine with BMW Twin Power Turbo, direct injection and continuously variable control chamber is the culmination of the range BMW 7-Series engine - no change there. To avoid neck injuries after a collision behind the front seats have headrests as standard crash-activated, which are controlled by security. In the case of a collision, the system responds by causing the front of the head restraint to shoot forward by 60 mm and up to a maximum of 40 mm. The main functions of the health system have been described in detail in the chapter on BMW Connected Drive, but the most striking features of injury prevention: the full-LED headlamp with new anti-reflective, high-beam assistant, who are making their debut BMW 7-Series, including adaptive headlights cornering lights and variable light distribution, active protection system to the attention of the assistant with a feature of eCall automatic vehicles and more to limit the risk of collision, adaptive brake lights.

BMW M135i (2013)

  

CARBARN | BMW M135i (2013) | This power plant increases the range of engines available for the new compact three-door BMW 1 Series. At the same time, is an essential component of a portfolio positioning performance BMW M engine top performance segment. The technology package includes a turbocharger TwinScroll high-precision direct injection with multi-hole central injector, variable valve control VALVETRONIC and double VANOS variable valve timing. This 3.0-liter engine offers maximum output of 235 kW/320 hp at 5 800 rpm. BMW M135i the sprints from 0 to 100 km / h in just 5.1 seconds (automatic: 4.9 seconds) and reaches a top speed of 250 km / h - the maximum allowed by the system's electronic control vehicle speed. The unique engine for compact car BMW Performance M also features a custom cooling, performance monitoring and tuning the M engine sounds, plus a newly developed six-speed transmission with dry sump lubrication.

Model-specific suspension technology allows BMW M135i to explore the performance of the engine extremely powerful, allowing the driver to an extremely self-confident, exciting driving dynamics. Moreover, its system of variables Sports signs determines its own set of characteristics.  Vehicle performance BMW M comes with a fixed caliper brake M Sport with four-piston front and two pistons at the rear as standard equipment. The system is equipped with disc brakes and big dark blue logo with metal clamps M. The M Sport brake system is also available on all other models in the new BMW 1 Series three-door hatchback range, in combination with the optional Sport M.

The standard system includes DSC Dynamic Stability Control anti-lock brakes (ABS), Dynamic Traction Control system (DTC), Cornering Brake Control System (CBC) and Dynamic Brake Control System (DBC). These features are now complemented by additional features such as wizard, brake fade compensation, brake function and Hill Start Assistant dry. Moreover, the sliding of the driving wheels of the controlled vehicle oversteer gives the possibility of dynamically negotiating curves. When the DSC mode is disabled, the differential braking force (ADB-Sport) on the rear axle is activated.

 Standard safety equipment includes front airbags, side airbags integrated in seat backrests, head airbags front and rear seats, automatic seat belts fitted to three points on all seats, belt force limiters and tensioners for front seats Children ISOFIX brackets on the back.