Sunday, February 12, 2012

The New BMW M6 Coupe/Convertible (F13M / F12M)

The New BMW M6 has been officially released, Here are some stats.

BMW V8 Twin Scroll Twin Turbo (S63Tu) Engine
Displacement: 4,395cc
560hp (at 6,000-7,000rpm)
502 lb-ft torque (max torque from just 1500rpm)
Weight (coupe), unladen (DIN/EU) - 1850kg / 1925kg (4,078 / 4,243lb)
Weight (convertible), unladen (DIN/EU) - 1980kg / 2055 (4,364 / 4,530lb)
7-speed DCT transmission (manual transmission for US also likely)
Active M Differential
Coupe average fuel consumption: 9.9 liters/100 km
Convertible average fuel consumption: 10.3 liters/100km
CFRP roof (carbon fiber reinforced plastic) for M6 coupe Optional M carbon-ceramic brakes reduce weight by 19.4 kg (42.8 lb) and increase fade resistance - calipers gold-colored 

Weight-to-power ratio - Coupe (3.3kg/hp, 7.3lb/hp); Convertible (3.5kg/hp, 7.7lb/hp)
Pictured colors: Sakhir Orange (coupe), San Marino Blue (convertible)
 

Performance:
Coupe: 0-100km (0-62mph) in 4.2 seconds (F10 M5 takes 4.4 seconds); 0-200km (0-124mph) in 12.6 seconds
Convertible: 0-100km (0-62mph) in 4.3 seconds; 0-200km (0-124mph) in 13.1 seconds
Top speed: 250kmh (155mph)
M-Drivers-Package increases top speed from 250km/h to 305km/h (155mph to 189mph)


























Friday, February 10, 2012

2012 MINI Roadster has Arrived at MINI Markham!

Most great things are delivered by transport trucks, and some excitement for our MINI Fans we have just received our first MINI Roadster in the flesh. The white plastic bits on the hood still needs to be removed, and the suspension is still in shipping blocks and in dire need of a bath. 

Reasons why you might want a MINI Roadster:
1. No one ever rides in the backseat
2. I enjoy a million miles (Um, I mean kilometers) of headroom
3. The popup spoiler, oh and did I mention you can make it go up our down with the flick of a switch?
4. Very fun to drive, due to fantastic handling. Feel free to add if I missed any.




















2012 BMW 328i Luxury Line F30

We just showed you the Black Sapphire Sport Line 335i, now we would like to show you an Alpine White 328i Luxury Line. Let's concentrate on the details, the glossy dark wood trim with a dash of brushed metal trim finisher... the textured soft touch leather like material behind the automatic gear shifter is a nice touch which reminds me of the backside of a Blackberry Bold. 

The new 4 Cylinder twin power turbo (Twin Scroll, code name N20) had just been "dynoed" at 265-272hp / 270-277lb-ft torque at the crank, then again BMW is known to underrate their own engines. (Sorry, the car just came off the transport truck yesterday so it needs a bath and unwrapping. More pictures by clicking read more)