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BMW ActiveHybrid 5 will released as 2012My, which powered by 300HP 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo inline six-cylinder with an electric drive system and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The electric motor delivers an output 55-horses and makes 155 lb-ft of torque available from rest.


The result, BMW ActiveHybrid 5 can generates a combined output of 335-horses and up to 330 lb-ft, allowing the sedan to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (96km/h) in 5.7 seconds (preliminary). That's the same time needed by the standard 535i sedan with 300HP, which returns 30mpg highway and has an MRSP of $52,250.

Support by the lithium-ion battery, BMW ActiveHybrid 5 give up to approximately 2.5 miles (4 km) at an average speed of 22 mph (35 km/h). BMW added that the sedan also features ECO PRO mode, which switches off the combustion engine while coasting at speeds of up to 100 mph (160 km/h) to further improve fuel economy.

The Chrysler Delta Hatchback is equipped with executive car equipment which is now on sale in the UK. Chrysler Delta starting at just £16,695 OTR. Delta marks the resurgence of Chrysler Group LLC, which was formed in 2009 as a strategic alliance with Fiat.

The Chrysler Delta come with family saloon space interior in a compact hatchback body. The five-door hatchback measures 4520mm in length and rides on a 2700mm long wheelbase. In interior, all-new electronic driver aids ensures that the Delta is satisfying to drive as well as being very comfortable for both front and rear seat passengers. The rear seats folded down, the Delta offers 1190 litres of space on a continuous flat floor.



Buyers can choose the benefits from Fiat Powertrain Technologies' (FPT), there are the two petrol and two diesel engines. Chrysler Delta offer petrol engine range comprises of the 1.4-liter T-Jet with 120HP and 206Nm (152 lb-ft) of peak torque that returns a combined 44.8mpg UK (37.3mpg US), and the 1.4-liter MultiAir delivering 140HP and 230Nm (170 lb-ft), with a combined fuel economy of 49.6mpg UK (41.3mpg US).


In addition, the more frugal diesel lineup includes the 1.6-liter Multijet with 120HP and 300Nm (222 lb-ft) that returns 60.1mpg UK combined (50mpg US), and the 2.0-liter Multijet with 165HP and 360Nm (266 lb-ft) returning 55.4mpg UK combined (46.1mpg US).

The BMW Z4 sDrive23i Flame Edition created to seek the attention of Chinese market. With yellow finish and alloy wheel designs, BMW Z4 sDrive23i Flame Edition bring hardtop roadster model which powered by a 2.5-liter straight-six petrol engine that generates 204HP for 0-100km/h (62mph) sprint time of 7.3 seconds.


Interior also using yellow accents on the seats, dashboard, the center panels of which are trimmed in Alcantara with yellow piping. You can see the pictures of BMW Z4 sDrive23i Flame Edition above.

The BMW M5 follow i3 and i8 Concept at BMW ' stand at the 64th Frankfurt Motor Show. With M-Badge car, The BMW M5 is powered by a turbocharged engine. You see, downsizing due to stricter emissions regulations is practically inevitable if you don't adopt a hybrid configuration.

2012 BMW M5 based on the latest generation of the 5-Series, the F10, and boasts all the visual cues that you expect. The car that has been honed by BMW’s famous M-division: namely huge air intakes in the front bumper, side vents in the front wings bearing the M-logo, 20-inch wheels with 265/35 front and 295/30 rear ZR-rated tires, and twin tailpipes at either end of the rear diffuser. The new model breaks with tradition by using a twin-turbocharged V8 (the outgoing M5 had a V10 and the one before that a V8, with the previous versions making do with in-line straight sixes, all naturally aspirated) sourced from the X5 M and X6 M.

2012 BMW M5 losing two cylinders and gaining two turbochargers seems like a fair trade, though, since the new M5’s output is up by 45 hp, from 507 to 552, and, more importantly, maximum torque has risen from 383 to 501 lb-ft (53,0 to 69,4 kgm).

2012 BMW M5 accelerate from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in just 4.4 seconds and to 200 km/h (125 mph) in 13 seconds. Top speed is, as usual with all German cars, bar Porsches, electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph), although the optional M-Drivers Package will raise it to 305 km/h (190 mph).


Thanks to all this power is directed to the rear wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (a 6-speed manual is reportedly considered an option for the US market) and is then put on the road through M-division’s Active M-differential.


BMW M5: V8 petrol engine, M TwinPower Turbo technology with Twin Scroll Twin Turbo, cross-bank exhaust manifold, High Precision Injection direct injection and VALVETRONIC variable valve control.

• Displacement: 4,395 cc, output: 412 kW/560 hp at 6,000 – 7,000 rpm
• Max. Torque: 680 Nm (502 lb-ft) at 1,500 – 5,750 rpm
• Acceleration 0 – 100 Km/H (62 Mph): 4.4 seconds
• Acceleration 0 – 200 Km/H (124 Mph): 13.0 seconds
• Top Speed: 250 km/h / 155 mph (305 km/h / 190 mph with M Driver’s Package)
• Average Fuel Consumption: 9.9 litres/100 kilometres (28.5 mpg imp)
• Co2 Emissions: 232 g/km, exhaust standard: EU5

Together BMW i8 Concept and i3 Concept offers eco-friendly system to public at the 64th Frankfurt Motor Show. The BMW i8 Concept planing will enter production in 2013. This hybrid concept car delivering the performance of a sports car but the fuel consumption of a small car. The i8 Concept is sport car with measuring 4,632 mm long, 1,955mm wide, 1,280mm height.

Like previous post, 2011 BMW i8 Concept returns an impressive combined fuel economy in the European cycle of 2.7 liters per 100km (approx. 87mpg US or 104mpg UK). The gasoline unit drives the rear wheels through a dual clutch transmission, while the electric motor uses a twin-speed transmission to motivate the front wheels.


Result, two drive systems produce a combined output of 349-horses and 550Nm (405.6 lb.ft) of peak torque offering coupe model a 0-100km/h (62mph) acceleration time of just 4.6 seconds and an electronically governed top speed of 250km/h (155mph).

2011 BMW i8 Concept support by large lithium-ion battery, there are can be can fully charged from a domestic power supply in 1 hour and 45 minutes, offering a pure electric driving range of up to 35 km.

The BMW i3 Concept is electric city car, here Cars Smart has talked about this car at previous post. Yesterday, BMW i3 Concept with i8 Concept revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show. BMW i3 Concept designed for urban areas, the car is an uncompromisingly sustainable vehicle and emission-free mobility.


The small car BMW i3 Concept measure 3,845mm long, 1,537mm wide and 2,011mm tall while riding on 2,570mm long wheelbase. The slightly futuristic design of the exterior that shares many common styling cues with the i8 is expected to remain fairly unchanged on the production model.



Support by pure-electric and set of lithium-ion batteries on BMW i3 Concept are can be can be fully recharged in six hours using a standard power socket. If a high-speed charger is used, an 80 per cent charge can be achieved in one hour. The batteries offer a driving range of around 120km to 160km (80-100 miles).


2011 BMW i3 Concept five-door hatchback chassis is made mostly from aluminum while the body structure from CFRP (carbonfibre reinforced plastic). The BMW i3 concept is motivation by an electric motor that resides over the rear axle and drives the rear wheels, it is generates an output of 170-horses (125 kW) and 250 Nm (184 lb.ft) allowing the i3 to accelerate from 0 to 60 km/h (37 mph) in under four seconds and from rest to 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than eight seconds.