BMW 2013 M6 Coupe and Convertible

BMW 2013 M6  Convertible

The new BMW M6 models are high-performance sports cars and will set new benchmarks in daily driving comfort, innovative features and fuel efficiency. The 3rd generation,  BMW M6 will be offered as a 4-seat Coupe and Convertible.
On the outside, the M6 sports a new front and rear bumpers, side skirts, a rear diffuser housing four chromed tailpipes and a newly designed M kidney grille upfront, bearing the “M6” badge as a homage to the first generation M6.

Inspite of its larger exterior dimensions ,  the M6 Coupe weighs in 1,850 kg (4,078lbs) and the Convertible, 1,980kg (4,365 pounds) as the roof is made from carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) for the coupe, whereas glass-fibre composite material SMC (Sheet Moulding Compound) is used for the convertible  The doors and bonnet of both models are made from aluminium, and the front side panels from thermoplastic. Owing to these, the power-to-weight ratio of  the Coupe  is 7.3lb/hp  and 7.7lb/hp for the Convertible

Powered by a 4.4-liter V8 engine with two twin-scroll turbochargers, it peaks  560 hp (412kW) between 5,750 and 7,000 rpm, and a torque of 680Nm (502lb-ft) between 1,500 and 5,750 rpm.  This S63Tü engine is mated to a standard 7-speed M-Double Clutch Transmission (M-DCT) and BMW's Active M Differential which optimizes power transfer between the rear wheels and as such runs 0-100km/h (62mph) in 4.2 seconds for the M6 Coupe and 4.2 seconds for the Convertible with their top speed limited to 155 mph (250 km/h), or 189mph (305km/h) with the extra M Driver's package.

Acciording to BMW, the new engine has the highest output ever generated by a BMW M car,  producing around 10% higher output than the V10 engine of its predecessors and torque is up by over 30%. At the same time, fuel consumption and CO2 are expected to be reduced by approximately 30%.

BMW 2013 M6 Coupe

It features a specially tuned suspension, an M-specific Servotronic speed-sensitive power steering with three settings and a more powerful braking system with 15.7 inches (400 mm) rotors and six piston calipers at the front and 15.6 inches (396 mm) at the rear.  The M6 models sports a 19 inch M specific light alloy wheels shod in 265/40 R19 "ultra-high performance" summer tires in the front and 295/35 R 19 tires at the rear. BMW will debut the lighter Carbon-Ceramic brakes (42.8 lb lighter than the standard brakes) on the 20-inch wheels,  offered as an option

The Convertible will be the first to arrive in US BMW Center showrooms in June 2012 and the Coupe will arrive at the same in the late Summer of 2012 as a 2013 model

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Audi TT RS plus (First Look)

Audi TT RS plus

Audi TT RS plus is power-boosted by five-cylinder turbo that delivers 265 kW (360 hp), sufficient for a top speed of 280 km/h (173.98 mph). Its high-performance 2.5-liter TFSI engine with a turbocharged direct-injection unit delivers 15 kW (20 hp) more power and produces 465 Nm (342.97 lb-ft) of torque with options of a manual six-speed transmission or a seven-speed S tronic with its lightning-fast gearshifts.  It will be available in two versions,  Coupé with S tronic  and roadster with the six-speed transmission.
The dual-clutch transmission with a launch control function optimizes acceleration and its quattro permanent all-wheel drive system with a multi-plate clutch, transfers engine power.

The Coupé with S tronic  runs 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 4.1 seconds (with manual transmission: 4.3 seconds), while the Roadster completes the same  in 4.2 seconds (with manual transmission: 4.4 seconds).  The Coupé  uses an average of just 8.5 liters of fuel per 100 km (27.67 US mpg); the Roadster uses 8.6 liters per 100 km (27.35 US mpg).Top speed is limited to 280 km/h (173.98 mph) for all versions of the car.
It is made up of Lightweight Audi Space Frame (ASF) aluminum bodies at the front and sheet steel at the rear as such the Coupé with manual transmission weighs just 1,450 kilograms (3,196.70 lb); its power-to-weight ratio is 4.0 kilograms (8.82 lb) per hp, whereas the  power-to-weight ratio of the Roadster is 4.2 kilograms (9.26 lb) per hp.

It features a high-performance brake system with four-piston fixed calipers in conjunction with perforated brake disks are installed on the front axle. The Audi TT RS plus is also fitted with 19-inch cast wheels of five-arm "Rotor" design painted black with contrasting red rim flanges and wheels are completed with 255/35 tires.

The Audi TT RS plus Coupé with manual transmission costs €60,650 in Germany or €62,800 with the seven-speed S tronic. The Audi TT RS plus Roadster has a list price of €63,500 or €65,650 respectively.

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Kia cee'd (First Look)

Kia cee'd

Price: From £11,495.00

New Kia cee'd combines styling typically found on a sporty coupé with the space and functionality of a five-door hatch.

Exterior design with details like chrome framed windows and muscular lines on the bonnet, is complemented by an ergonomic, driver oriented dashboard and refined interior, with a strong focus on quality of materials.

The new Kia cee'd is a technically sophisticated, highly competitive, C-segment entry wrapped up in Kia's award-winning design and industry leading seven year warranty.

The engine line-up for the cee'd includes a 1.4 litre and a 1.6 litre petrol, or a 1.6 litre diesel engine and comes with a 7-year Manufactures warranty

The ceed's safety comes with six airbags, anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD), front seat active headrests and rear ISOFIX child seat anchors.
Fitted with electronic stability control (ESC), brake-assist system (BAS), plus speed and impact sensing auto door locking/ unlocking. 

Exterior

With its body coloured bumpers, black bezel headlights and tinted glass windows as standard features of the Kia cee’d exterior specification, this award winning car exudes style without compromising practicality.

Exterior Features

• 16” Alloy Wheels (205/55 R16V)
• Michelin Tyres
• Chrome Front Grille
• Tinted Glass
• Black Bezel Headlights
• Electrically Adjustable Door Mirrors
• Heated Door Mirrors Heated Rear Window
• Reversing Sensors
• Speed Variable Front Wipers

Interior

It features a smart new-look steering wheel, new design centre fascia and 60:40 split folding 2nd row seats for space efficiency and comes with an in-built Trip Computer as standard calculating; the distance to empty, fuel consumption, average speed, trip mileage and journey time elapsed

Interior Features

• Black & Silver Cloth Upholstery
• Air Conditioning
• Cooled Glove Box
• Front Electric Windows with Auto Up/Down Function
• Cruise Control
• Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel Adjustment
• Eco-Shift Indicator (Manual Models Only)
• Dash Illumination Dimmer Switch (Rheostat)
• Metallic Finish Centre Fascia
• Metallic Finish Steering Wheel Audio Controls
• Centre Console Storage Box with Armrest
• Sunvisors with Vanity Mirrors
• Front 12v Power Socket

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