GALLERY CARS: 2009

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Mercedes Benz New E-Class Coupé

The signature radiator grille and twin-headlamps. The elegant, pillarless profile. The sculpted, powerful rear. From every angle, the new E-Class Coupé exudes energy confidence, and control.

The new E-Class Coupé is available in two exclusive model lines – the SE and Sport.

Elegant and understated, the SE’s distinctive exterior design touches include 17” multi-spoke alloy wheels and LED taillights. Inside, a tone-on-tone colour scheme uses light trim for the pillars and roof lining and a subtle contrast colour for the dash, steering wheel and gearshift lever.

Standard equipment includes heated front seats with electrical adjustment. Speedtronic cruise control, Advanced Parking Guidance and new Attention Assist are included for optimum safety and convenience.

The Sport offers more dynamic, aggressive looks with AMG bodystyling and 18” AMG wheels. The motorsport-inspired interior features an AMG 3-spoke steering wheel, floor mats with AMG lettering and sports pedals in brushed stainless steel.

For enhanced agility, the Sport comes with sports parameter steering, sports-tuned suspension and sports braking system as standard. The superb Dynamic Handling Package is available as standard on the E 500 Sport and optionally on all other engines.

Supreme efficiency

The E-Class Coupé offers a choice of two BlueEFFICIENCY diesel engines, combining exceptional driving dynamics with low fuel consumption and emissions.

The E 250 CDI is a new 4-cylinder unit that employs a range of technologies to streamline performance. Two-stage turbocharging ensures optimum efficiency and response, both at low and high speeds. Lanchester balancer shafts reduce engine vibration and noise. And 4th generation common-rail technology uses increased injection pressures of 2000 bar to maximise every drop of fuel.

The results are impressive, with the E 250 CDI manual achieving 52.3 mpg combined and doing 0 – 62 mph in 7.4 seconds. CO2 emissions are only 143 g/km, with Benefit in Kind of 19% and a 20% write down allowance.

For drivers who require even more power, the E-Class Coupé is available with a formidable V6 unit – the E 350 CDI – that delivers 231 hp and 540 Nm of rated torque. Yet despite powering the coupé from 0 – 62 mph in 6.7 seconds, the automatic version still achieves 45.6 mpg combined, with CO2 emissions of just 179 g/km.

Exterior - Feast your eyes

With its muscular haunches, pillarless side windows and long, low stance, the new E-Class Coupé simply demands to be driven.

Inspired styling elements include the distinctive V-shaped front end with its expressive twin headlamps and LED driving lights, which feature as standard on the Sport or as part of the optional Light Package on SE. A two-louvre radiator grille with prominent Mercedes star further enhances the car’s bold, assured presence.

Moving back along the car, a dramatic beltline accentuates the Coupé’s wedge-shaped profile. Flared rear wheel arches – a nod to the legendary Panton Mercedes - suggest poise, power and control.

At the rear, eye-catching details include a diffusor-look rear bumper nestling beneath distinctive LED taillights. Chrome twin-tailpipes – oval for V6 models, trapezoidal for the V8 – and 6-twin-spoke alloy wheels complete the car’s dynamic, sporty persona.

Interior - Impeccably finished

Blending sporty design with sumptuous finishes, the interior of the new E-Class Coupé echoes the car’s exquisite exterior styling.

Specially designed ergonomic seats with integral head restraints offer outstanding comfort and support without compromising on style. Automatic belt feeders provide maximum convenience and in the rear, passengers have individual seats.

Attention to detail is meticulous throughout and materials are of the highest quality. For example, the 3-spoke multi-function sports steering wheel is finished in Nappa leather and features a matt chrome inlay. 12 buttons on the steering wheel enable safe, easy operation of various functions. Drivers also benefit from an integrated 5.8-inch colour display and ergonomic control in the centre console.

Other highlights include an aircraft-inspired instrument cluster with five tubular dials and trim elements in brushed aluminium (standard on SE and Sport) or optional wood.

Friday, November 27, 2009

BMW X6 M

The new BMW X6 M.

The new success story in the next powerful chapter of BMW M high-performance vehicles: experience the first BMW M GmbH Sports Activity Coupé with intelligent four-wheel xDrive powered by a highly-efficient M TwinPower Turbo engine with 4.4 litre capacity and 555 hp (408 kW).

The M TwinPower Turbo in the BMW X6 M.

World premiere: as soon as you start the highly efficient EU5 engine, it becomes unmistakably clear that the first M TwinPower Turbo with 555 hp is not just impressive on paper. Its more than 126 hp per litre output sets standards while the patented cross-bank exhaust manifold and two Twin Scroll turbochargers guarantee maximum power flow and optimum transfer of exhaust gas energy to the turbocharger rotors. As a result, the M TwinPower Turbo unit boasts faster turbocharger response than any other Turbo engine in the world. With high torque of 680 Nm that remains constant over an extremely wide rev range, from 1,500 to 5,650 rpm, this is an astonishingly potent machine.

M light-alloy wheels for the BMW X6 M.

The 20-inch M light-alloy double-spoke 300M wheels with mixed tyres emphasise the BMW X6 M's sporting character while the polished finish underlines its dynamic presence. For understated elegance, the optional 20-inch M light alloy V-spoke 299M wheels provides a great alternative. Both light-alloy wheels come with high-speed tyres as standard and deliver precise responses in every situation.

Technical Data

Wheels
Tyre dimensions front 275/40 R20 Y XL RSC
Tyre dimensions rear 315/35 R20 110Y XL RSC
Wheel dimensions front 10 J x 20 aluminium
Wheel dimensions rear 11 J x 20 aluminium
Engine
Cylinders/valves 8/4
Capacity in ccm 4,395
Stroke/bore in mm 88.3/89.0
Max. output in kW (hp) at 1/min 408 (555)/6,000
Max. torque in Nm at 1/min 680/1,500 - 5,650
Weight in kg
Unladen weight EU 2,380
Maximum permissible weight 2,905
Permitted load 600
Permitted axle load front/rear 1,400/1,520
Performance
Drag (cw) 0.38
Top speed (km/h) 250
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (in s) 4.7
Acceleration 0 - 1,000 m (in s) 23.5
Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h (in sec.) 16.9
Fuel consumption
EU urban (l/100 km) 19.3
EU extra-urban (l/100 km) 10.8
EU composite (l/100 km) 13.9
CO2 emissions (g/km) 325
Tank capacity in I (approx.) 85

Further information about the official fuel consumption and the official specific CO2 emissions for new passenger automobiles can be obtained from "The Passenger Car (Fuel Consumption and CO2 Emissions Information) Regulations", which are available free of charge at all sales outlets and at DAT Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH, Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760 Ostfildern, Germany.

Source : bwm.com