Archive for the ‘2011 Cars’ Category

There are some news that BMW is preparing to release its most compact crossover. The new car, which will probably be given an index X0, will be built on the platform MINI Countryman.

However, the new car should be larger than the model Countryman, but slightly less than BMW X1, and thus take a new niche in the automotive market. As for powertrains for this baby, it’s likely it will be three-and four-cylinder engines of about 1.5 liters. Well, if we talk about the drive, it can be assumed that all the major will be available only as an option.

Supposedly, the car will be released in 2011. Major competitors Bavarians, Mercedes-Benz and Audi, has not yet been reported on developments in this segment.

The company introduced the concept Jaguar XJ75 Platinum, which eventually could become a top range XJR.

Designed by Jaguar XJ75 Platinum is decorated in white and black style with new front and rear panels, as well as new thresholds, set at 22-inch wheels.

Contrast theme was continued and in the interior, with regard to door trim and seats. At the center console appeared custom made swiss watches handmade from Bremont Watch Company, Bowlers & Wilkins audio system in 1200 with 20-watt speakers Tew.

Under the hood is Jaguar XJ75 Platinum 5.0-liter Supercharged V-8 power of 470 hp and 575 Nm of torque.

The company announced the sporty version of the Hyundai Genesis Coupe called the R-Spec, a concept which was shown at the exhibition SEMA-2009. Sports car has 3.8-liter V6 power of 306 hp, inherited from the sedan of the same family. Up to 100 km / h, accelerate the car with him in just 5.5 seconds: this contributes to the dynamics of six-speed manual gearbox. From the basic configuration R-Spec also features stiffer suspension, the presence of auto-differential-seat “bucket” and 19-inch wheels with brakes are Brembo.

In Hyundai also said that the interior Genesis R-Spec has undergone significant changes: it now chrome accents and available high-quality leather. The company has already named the new product, the hottest coupe in the history of Hyundai “.