Sunday, 12 April 2009

2009 Mercedes-Benz Brabus E550


Mercedes has launched a new W 212 series in the E-class known as Brabus E550. The highlights of the car consist of a 6.1 displacement engine with a horse power of about 456 bhp, the alloy wheels are of less weight which has its width up to 20 inches, the aerodynamic enhancement gives a sporty look. The braking system and the interiors have been upgraded a lot. In addition, Mercedes gives three years warranty or up to 100,000 km.

The aerodynamic enhancement kit gives a sporty look which is made from Pur-R-Rim plastics, the sophisticated bumpers decreases the lift on the front axle, which makes the car to look in a striking new face. The car consists of auxiliary headlights and running lights which have high beams, these Lights can be chosen according to the interest of the customer.

Front aluminum sport panels improve the venting of the wheel houses, where the rocker panels allow the silent airflow in between the entrance lights and wheel houses.

The light alloy wheels of the Brabus are available in different versions, where the width ranges from 17-20 inches. The largest version consists of multi-piece or single piece wheels that measure 9Jx20 in the front axle and 10.5Jx20 at the back axle.

The braking system is a high performance oriented system which consists of cross drilled discs of about 14.8×1.4 inches at the front axle, which also has 12-piston aluminum calipers, the rear axle consists of 14.0×1.1 inches discs with six piston calipers.

The interiors are made of leather which is made from a combination of Alcantara and durable BRABUS Mastik leathers.


Specifications

Vehicle Type: -modified car, with four doors
Configuration: - Front Engine/ RWD
Displacement: - 6100 cc
Engine: - V8
Torque: - 453 lb-ft @ 3100 rpm
Horsepower: - 456 bhp @ 6200 rpm
Transmission: - 7-speed Automatic
0-60 mph: - 4.6 sec
Top speed: - 191mph

2009 BMW Z4 sDrive35i


BMW has launched a new Z4 series Roadster which looks stylish and more powerful than the previous models. The roadster consists of a two piece retractable hardtop roof, rear axle where the seating position can be moved closer to it and a rear wheel drive. The Z4 is of latest technology with a two seating capacity.
Retractable hardtop
The retractable hardtop is of less weight which is made of aluminum shells; this roof can be opened and closed in just 20 seconds with a single button touch. This roof can be operated with a switch or an additional remote. It has an impressive aerodynamic and acoustic qualities, the rear windows are about 52% large and the side windows are about 40% large compared to the previous versions. The rear window consists of an electric defroster and the side windows can be lowered individually.

Interiors
The air conditioning and light controls are placed on the left and right sides of the steering wheel, these essentials are made of Ash Grain wood, Satin Silver matte and brushed Aluminum. The seats of the BMW Z4 sDrive35i are made of Kansas leather. In addition, Ivory White Nappa leather is available based on the interest of the customer.

6-speed transmission
The BMW Z4 versions are provided with a standard 6-speed manual gear box, the gearbox in this car is of less gearshift where gears can be changed easily compared to the previous models.

Dynamic Drive Control (DDC)
This mode helps the driver choose the ways of driving according to road conditions. This mode is operated by a button that is located at the gear selector. After pressing the DDC, there are three different modes which are Normal, Sports and Sports+.

Brakes
The brakes in this car are a sophisticated high performance brakes, which is of less weight. Also the car is the first to contain an electrical parking brake which can be operated by a button.

iDrive
The car contains an iDrive control system which is a part of navigation system. Telecommunications, information, entertainment and navigation can be activated in this system. There is an 80GB hard disc that is installed inside where 15GB can be used for music.
Specifications

• Vehicle Type: - production car, with two doors
• Configuration: -Front Engine/ RWD
• Displacement: - 2979 cc
• Engine: - Twin Turbo Incline-6
• Torque: - 300 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
• Horsepower: - 300 bhp @ 5000 rpm
• Steering: - power assisted rack and pinion
• Transmission: - 6-speed Manual/7- speed Automatic (optional)
• Weight: -3450 lbs
• Height: -50.8 in
• Length: -166.9 in
• Wheelbase: - 98.3 in
• Width: - 70.5 in
• 0-60 mph: - 5.0 sec
• Top speed: -150 mph