Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Behold, The 1.5L 3 Cylinder TwinPower Turbo

Unofficially this engine will put out 120-220hp at 180-240nm of peak torque in various configurations, in line with being efficient and dynamic this 1.5L 3 Cylinder TwinPower Turbo will make it's way into cars such as the BMW i3 and the i8 paired with an electric powertrain. BMW has already beginning testing it's new small displacement engines in the existing F20 BMW 1 Series (F20 not sold in North America) as seen here in the pictures, the engine also debuted in the Concept Active Tourer recently shown at the 2012 Paris Autoshow. Small displacement engines will be the future as government enforce the goals for each manufacture to meet new environmental standards. 


Monday, October 1, 2012

Tips on being The Ultimate Driver

See just what it takes to maneuver 560 horses as they're unleashed on our track in Spartanburg. Complete car control is essential to top performance, from acceleration to loss of traction, from the street to the Skid Pad — it's as much about the mental as it is about the physical. Watch Chief Driving Instructor, Matt Mullins, with tips on how to become the Ultimate Driver. More videos after the jump.


Saturday, September 29, 2012

2011 BMW 760Li V12 M Sport Gallery

The F01/02 BMW 7 Series was first released in 2009 and this the year of 2012 the BMW 7 Series is receiving it's first facelift (LCI) and even still the BMW 7 Series is a technological tour-de-force combining both elegance and sportiness in a single package. This 2011 BMW 760Li M-Sport in our featured photoshoot features the BMW Individual Ruby Black Metallic with Amaro Brown Full Merino Leather and style 327 Ferric Grey Cross Spoke 21" Alloy Wheels... but lets not forget the most impressive feature of this 760Li; the N74 6.0L V12 producing a raw 535 Horsepower and 553 ft-lb of torque. Essentially the Rolls Royce Ghost rides on the same chassis, so the interior appointments does not disappoint either with 4 fully electric adjustable seats,controls for the front and rear center console for the rear entertainment system Amaro Brown Alcantera headliner, Heads Up Display, Night Vision and the list goes on and on. The owner is selling this car if anyone is interested in purchasing it, very low kilometers in spectacular red carpet ready condition. A full gallery after the Jump.