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2010 Hamann BMW 7 Series

Here is the latest Hamann modified BMW 7.

HAMANN, The German tuner long associated with BMW has gone shopping with the new BMW 7 Series and have made some progressive changes to this big business machine to be worth mentioning as a sport saloon.

First of all, they increased the engine capacity to 7.1 L from 6.0 L V12, increasing the out put to 510hp and 728Nm of torque. Sweet!

Then added new stainless steel exhaust systems with a “sporty and earthy sound”, aerodynamic bodywork that reduces lift, and light alloy rims from 19 to 22 inches. On the inside there’s lots of leather and floor-mats in matching colours.

Four progressively coiled springs which lower the center of gravity by 40 millimeters at the front and rear axles, giving this machine that mean sporty look, plus also improves high speed stability.Good

There’s also a roof spoiler and the rear spoiler that also cut lift and gives limousine a new, attractive and sporty overall appearance.

Performance?, Well the 0 -60 mph sprint is over in under 5.0 secs with a top whack of 312 kmph, impressive!

Specs:

Engine: 7.1 L V8
Layout: Front Engine RWD
Power: 510 BHP
Torque: 728 Nm
Performance: 0-60mph :5.0 Secs
Top Speed: 312 kmph

2010 Audi A8.

The All new Audi A8 - The sportiest sedan of the luxury class that sets new standards.
I was floored the moment I laid my eyes on the big A8. Big, strong, safe, powerful and yet amazingly lightweight with all the luxuries you can imagine of.

The interior of the new Audi A8 is a wellness lounge for the senses. With its elegant styling and quality of workmanship on the craftsman level, the interior is deeply rooted in the philosophy of the Audi brand. It is much wider, more airy and spacious than its predecessor. Its salient element is the “wrap- around” – a circumferential curve forming an elegant beltline as on a yacht. The large curve integrates the sleek and low instrument panel. Its neat & tidy front is shaped like a gentle wave.

On board the new A8 is the full LED headlights, which use light emitting diodes for all light functions. They give the luxury sedan an unmistakable appearance even in daylight and even more so after the fall of darkness. The revolutionary optics used in these headlights mean a departure from the tubular light modules commonly used today. The full LED headlights herald a new chapter in lighting technology.
The low beams comprise ten individual modules forming an arc situated below the wing-shaped chrome contour known as the “wing

The many sophisticated solutions in the new A8 include the start-stop button, which allows the driver to start the engine while leaving the key in his or her pocket, two zone automatic climate control, a 1400 watts sound system from Bang & Olufsen, with an output of over 1,400 watts and 19 speakers, and include state-of-the-art online services. The new Audi A8 has gained in dynamics, convenience, prestige and intelligence, setting new standards in all sectors. The standard front seats feature 12-way electric adjustment. The comfort seats offer even more luxury with their 22-way adjustability.

The 4.2 FSI draws 372 bhp of power from the 4.2 L V8 generating its maximum of 328.22 lb-ft torque at 3,500 rpm. It accelerates the A8 from zero to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds using its 8-speed tiptronic system and quattro permanent all- wheel drive, with the propulsion ending at the electronically controlled speed of 250 km/h (155.34 mph).

Specs:

Engine: 4.2 L V8
Layout: Front Engine AWD
Power: 372 bhp
Torque: 328 lb/ft
Performance:
0-60mph :5.7 Secs
Top Speed: 250 kmph ( Electronically Limited)

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The Fisker What?

Introducing the Fisker Karma. A Unique car from the land of Yankees,
the U S of A.
When I came across it on the net I was amazed by its beauty and genuinely thought it was an Italian stallion. But when I discovered it was from USA I was intrigued to know more about it and was really impressed. So read on & I'm sure you will be too. Enjoy friends!


At the 2009 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Fisker Automotive Inc., the new American manufacturer of premium green automobiles, unveiled its first production car The Fisker Karma 2010.


With four-doors and four-seats Fisker Karma fuses the traditional and timeless styling of a classic GranTurismo with the green technology of a hybrid. This beauty is designed by veteran auto designer and Fisker Automotive CEO Henrik Fisker. Utilising the Quantum
Technologies' clean Q-DRIVE® plug-in hybrid powertrain, the Karma becomes the world's first luxury plug-in hybrid car.


Fisker Karma's exterior design features the continual flow of sculpture and dramatic proportion that is a signature Fisker style. A low, wide stance and raised front fenders offer the driver a unique view of the car's design. Modest changes from the original Fisker Karma prototype include an enhanced upper grill and an enlarged lower intake for improved airflow. A new aerodynamic diffuser under the rear bumper helps cool the electric drivetrain. Instantly recognizable, the Fisker Karma also benefits from having the world's largest continuously formed glass solar panel roof on a car - an industry first and a standard feature on all future Fisker sedans.


Unlike other GT cars with a ferocious V10 or V12 and a flat-plane crank, the Karma does with a puny ,turbocharged 2.0L engine sourced from General Motors which produces just 260 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque, an insulting figure to modern sports car standards.

But wait.

Here comes the kicker . . .

The engine doesn't send its power directly to the wheels. Instead, much like the E-REV system on GM's upcoming Volt, it merely serves to charge the lithium-ion battery pack of the Karma's electric drivetrain, one with two electric motors that Fisker says produces a peak output 408 horsepower and an incredulous 959 ft-lb. of torque. Now that's more like it.


A desirable car of any kind requires an inviting cockpit. Fisker's interior design team focused on sustainable design held accountable to the environment.Fisker Karma's instrumentation and controls focus on ease of use.



Embedded in the layered EcoGlass™ center console is a 10.2-inch touch sensitive screen controlling HVAC, audio and other vehicle systems. LCD gauges behind the steering wheel provide display critical information like battery charge and vehicle speed.


All in all an excellent combination of Beauty and Technology, I say.

Specs:

Type : Hybrid
Engine: 2.0 L Turbocharged + Twin Electric Motors
Layout: Front Engine RWD
Power: 403 bhp
Torque: 959 Nm
Performance:
0-60mph :5.8 Secs
Top Speed: 125 mph
Mileage : 67 mpg