Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Brabus Ultimate 120 2012
Highly exclusive and equally dynamic limited-edition city sports cars have a long, successful history at Brabus. Reason enough for Brabus to celebrate yet another world debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show: based on the latest evolution of the smart fortwo cabrio there is now a successor to the sold-out limited-edition models Ultimate 101, Ultimate 112, Ultimate R and Ultimate style - the Brabus Ultimate 120. As the name indicates, this drop-top two-seater car is a supercar with 120 hp (118 bhp) / 88.3 kW and a top speed of 170 km/h (112 mph), which will be built in a small-series production run limited to just 120 consecutively numbered cars. The exclusive appointments range from a special paint finish as per customer specification to the WIDESTAR wide-body version with forged Brabus Monoblock F 18-inch wheels and an all-leather interior. MSRP for a Brabus Ultimate 120 starts at EUR 45,900.
In addition to the special paint finish, which on the car at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show is an intense metallic red, the Ultimate 120 immediately catches the eye with its muscular Brabus WIDESTAR body kit with front spoiler, side sills and Brabus WIDESTAR fender flares front and back.
The large wheel wells offers space for a tire/wheel combination that is highly unusual in this vehicle class and design: the new Brabus Monoblock F "Platinum Edition" forged wheels are mounted on the front axle in size 7Jx18 with size 205/35 R 18 high-performance tires. Size 8.5Jx18 wheels with size 235/30 R 18 tires in the rear provide plenty of grip for transferring the power of 120 horses to the asphalt with no slip.
The height-adjustable Brabus coilover suspension is custom-calibrated to the ultra-low-profile tires and the wider track. It combines direct and safe handling with excellent ride comfort. A Brabus high-performance brake system with cross-drilled discs and four-piston fixed calipers painted in body color on the front axle provides enormous stopping power and maximum durability.
This makes the Ultimate 120 perfectly suited for the installation of the powerful Brabus three-cylinder turbocharged engine. In keeping with its name, the Ultimate city sports car keeps a maximum power output of 120 hp (118 bhp) / 88.3 kW at 6,000 rpm on tap for its driver. However, even more important in day-to-day operation is the peak torque of 160 Nm (118 lb-ft), available between 2,250 and 3,750 rpm, and unparalleled in this vehicle class.
Gears in the Brabus Ultimate 120 are shifted either automatically or similar to Formula 1 racing manually with shift paddles on the ergonomically shaped Brabus steering wheel that has a diameter of just 34 centimeters (13.4 inches).
With a sprint time of 8.9 seconds for 0 - 100 km/h (62 mph) and an electronically limited top speed of 170 km/h (106 mph) the convertible also sets new class standards in these disciplines.
The performance is accompanied acoustically by the Brabus stainless-steel sport exhaust system with two chrome-plated tailpipes.
The Ultimate 120 also features a number of exquisite interior highlights: the entire interior is clad in especially soft and breathable black Brabus Mastik leather with red contrasting seams that match the outer skin. For perfect lateral support during fast cornering the city sports car is equipped with Recaro Sportster seats. These also are wrapped in the finest Brabus leather and their seat shells are painted in the same color as the cars exterior.
Numerous other details such as the speedometer, tach and clock including the instrument bezels, dashboard molding, turn signal stalks and door handles were also painted in body color. Brabus stainless-steel pedals as well as an aluminum shifter and emergency-brake lever create pure motor sports ambiance.
Air conditioning system, radio and navigation system are of course also part of the two-seat drop-tops standard equipment.
Saturday, November 2, 2013
BMW 7 Series The Ultimate BMW
The 7 Series is definitely the flagship of the BMW fleet. And, as such, she is entitled to the very best in technology. If the first generation of this large sedan in 1977, the current generation, the fifth, dates from 2009. For BMW 7 Series 2013, changes to the car are particularly engines, gearboxes, suspension, iDrive infotainment system and the interior of the 7 Series.
The BMW 7 Series 2013Â offers consumers interested in obtaining a sedan except no less than four engines. First, the model 740 Li xDrive advantage of the engine 6 cylinders in line, DOHC, whose power is 315 hp, and torque of 332 lb-ft. The gearbox is the new 8-speed automatic.
Second, the 750i xDrive and 750Li xDrive receive a V8 biturbo DOHC 4.4-liter is rated at 443 horsepower and produce a couple of 479 pound-feet. This mechanism is coupled to a gearbox 6-speed automatic with manual mode. Third, the model uses 760Li, meanwhile, a V12 biturbo engine DOHC 6 liters. The power of this beast reaches 536 horsepower, and torque, 550 pound-feet. This engine uses an automatic 8-speed.
Fourthly, the ActiveHybrid L receives a hybrid composed of a 6-cylinder DOHC biturbo 3 liters of an electric motor whose power is combined with 315 horsepower, and torque of 330 ft-lb. In the latter case, the car benefits from the stop-start technology manufacturer. We opted here for an automatic 8-speed.
Body and interior BMW 7 Series 2013
The large sedan from the German manufacturer is very similar to the model of last year. The main changes concern the front to the outside, and the seats and some interior details. For 2013, all 7 Series are air suspension that can be adjusted depending on the road and the car’s occupants.
Inside, you can enjoy a new kind of mood lighting. In addition, the insulation against road noise has been improved. In terms of safety, the BMW 7 Series 2013Â is equipped with an adaptive controller that adjusts the speed of the car according to the vehicle ahead and may even stop the car completely in case of distraction of the driver. There is also a system that studies the behavior of the driver and detects drowsiness. The car further comprises the detection of lane change and automatic headlight beam.
As always, the iDrive infotainment system comes standard on all 7 Series. This year, we jousted a 3D display, a more powerful processor of 1.3 GHz and a 9.2 inch screen for the rear passengers. The audio is a Bang & Olufsen 16-speaker that will delight music lovers.
The BMW 7 Series 2013Â is a luxury sedan that you will not see every day. In its basic version to 6-cylinder engine and ActiveHybrid, it displays a relatively modest fuel consumption for a car of this size, one speaks of a vehicle over 2200 pounds, anyway. The ActiveHybrid is capable of consuming a little more than 10 liters per 100 kilometers.
BMW 7 Series 2013
BMW 7 Series 2013: The Ultimate BMW