2008 BMW Alpina B7 Exclusive Ultra-Performance Luxury Sedan
The latest manifestation of the unique BMW-ALPINA synergy is the B7, based on the BMW 7 Series luxury sedan. Currently, BMW offers ultra-performance models of its 3, 5, 6 and Z4 Series developed by BMW M, BMW’s own performance subsidiary. BMW M’s automobiles have specific performance character, typified by high-revving engines and manual or sequential-manual (SMG) transmissions. For an ultra-performance version of the 7 Series – a platform that is defined by lavish luxury and generous interior space and offered only with an automatic transmission – something other than “M” performance character was called for.
Read more
Audi JBR ULTRA-LITE Flywheel/Clutch/TOB Instruction Sheet
Please read this instruction sheet in its entirety before starting this process.
1. Remove the stock flywheel and clutch from the engine.
2. Now might be a good time to check and/or change the rear crank seal.
3. Remove the stock TOB and bobbin from the stock clutch arm.
4. With a small screwdriver, remove the clips that hold the TOB to the plastic hub.
5. Save the plastic hub as it will be re-used. Discard the stock TOB and the clips.
6. There are no modifications required to the plastic hub. (must be cleaned)
7. Install the new TOB and spacer supplied onto the stock plastic hub. A press works well or you can press the two parts together in a vise. Read more
Sony’s SXRD 4K Projectors help keep Ford Motor Company in the passing lane
Challenges
• Enable designers to project and display large-scale, computer-rendered graphics of the company’s vehicle line up in a way that made the images “come to life.”
Solution
• Ford teamed with IGI, a large-sale display solution designer, and equipped its facilities with Sony’s ultra-high definition, SXRD 4K projectors.
• For Ford’s Electronic Design Presentation Room, IGI installed a 60-feet wide Powerwall equipped with three SRX-S110 SXRD 4K projectors, which produce 10,000 ANSI lumens each and produce 8.8 million pixels per unit. In their Advanced Visualization Center, they installed two additional SRX-S110 SXRD 4K projectors for two separate screens, which are used for full-scale viewing of vehicle designs.
Read more
Concept BMW M1 Hommage
The iconic BMW M1 celebrated its 30th birthday last month and to mark this special occasion, the German car maker has reinterpreted this mid-engined classic with ultra modern styling cues.
The M1 concept – known as M1 Hommage – was unveiled at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa D’este over the weekend alongside the Maserati Quattroporte Bellagio Fastback and Bugatti Veyron Fbg Hermès and it proved to be the stand-out at the event. Blending retro and modern styling cues, the reincarnation of the M1 is aggressive as ever with its wide-body stance and profile.
Read more
2006 Dodge Charger R/T
The Dodge Charger – one of the biggest names from the muscle car era – powered its way out of its storied past and onto the stage at the 2005 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The much-anticipated 2006 Dodge Charger will muscle its way back to streets and racetracks across America early this summer.
The Charger coming off the line and out of garages this year will create a new reputation for the Dodge legend, featuring a modern design to back up its 21st century muscle car power, sports car handling and cutting-edge technology.
Read more
2007 Big 3 Performance Ford Mustang Limited
Big 3 Performance and several of today’s leading aftermarket manufacturers have embarked on a project to create a limited production Mustang. For this project Big 3 has taken their experience building one off customs to research what they believe will be the standard of performance for Mustangs in this price group.
Big 3 Performance has joined up with some of the biggest names in aftermarket performance and restyling to take on the likes of America’s premier muscle cars. Big 3 has assembled a group of industry giants that have extensive experience in the Mustang enthusiast market to produce a limited number of 100 vehicles for the 2007-2008 model years. Over the past year Big 3 Performance has combined their research, experience and ambition to offer this hand assembled Limited Edition Mustang. Big 3 not only promises more performance per dollar than their competition but also offers a 3 year/36,000 mile warranty on these vehicles.
Read more
2008 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI 240 hp
The Audi Q7 3.0 TDI with 240 hp of output and 406 lb.-ft. of torque – the latest version of the incredibly powerful 3.0 TDI six-cylinder engine is now available in the Audi Q7. The ultra-modern compression-ignition engine with Common Rail fuel injection system and piezo injectors impresses not only with its sheer power, but also, and even more so, with its remarkable efficiency. On average, the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI requires a mere 9.8 liters of diesel for every 100 kilometers traveled. This means that the new version needs 0.7 liters less than its predecessor, despite the significant increase in power output and torque.
Read more
2008 Mercedes E 350 CGI Improved Efficiency
In parallel with the E 300 BLUETEC, Mercedes-Benz is expanding its model range with the E 350 CGI, which features an ultra-modern direct-injection petrol engine with a spray-guided combustion process. This unit, the world’s first V6 petrol engine with this innovative combustion system and piezo-electric injection, was introduced in the CLS 350 CGI in spring 2006 and is now also available for the Saloon and Estate in the high-volume E-Class.
Read more
2008 Audi A3 125hp
A new, ultra-modern four-cylinder TFSI engine with a displacement of 1.4 litres and turbocharger can now be ordered for the Audi A3 and A3 Sportback. The 1.4 TFSI engine delivers 92 kW (125 bhp) at 5,000 rpm. Its maximum torque of 200 Nm is available across an unusually wide speed range of 1,500 to 4,000 rpm.
Audi’s engineers have long been demonstrating the effectiveness of FSI technology in combination with turbocharging both on the world’s racetracks and on the road. The prime example of this is the “Engine of the Year” award with which a jury of experts crowned the 2.0 TFSI in 2007 for the third time in succession.
Read more
BMW’s 3-Series Developing a Tradition
BMW’s philosophy is to build driving machines that respond faithfully and enjoyably to
their driver’s commands while also providing the safety, practicality, style, quality,
reliability, and durability that help make long-term ownership a rewarding experience. It
was BMW’s policy to develop new platforms for its series of cars every 7 to 8 years.
New platforms were not simply modifications, but completely new structures. According
to Friedrich Nitschke, manager for the BMW 3 series development project, there were
three goals for the new 3 series platform that came to market in the 1999 model year.
First, it was to generate the highest level of customer satisfaction in its class. Second, it
was to utilize the best processes available within BMW. Third, it was to generate the
most profit of any BMW series.
Read more
