BMW has introduced 2011 M3 Pickup. The car is the fourth bodystyle variant in the M3 line-up after the sedan, coupe and convertible. M3 Pickup has a 450 kg load capacity and with its staggering power is the fastest production pickup on the planet.
BMW M3 Pickup is powered by the same 4.0 liter naturally aspirated V8 with 420PS (309 kW) and 400Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque. The Pickup has the same cd quotient as on the M3 Coupe and its top speed is 300 km/h (186 mph).
The company has already tested the car at the Nurburgring and the performance was great. However, official lap times are not revealed.Still, M3 Pickup features all advantages of the coupe plus up to 450 kilos load capacity.
the loading area of the BMW M3 Pickup the capacity to carry up to 20 standard 46-inch golf bags. What’s more, the BMW M3 Pickup is the first BMW M3 variant in the 25-year-plus history of this model range to come with a trailer tow hitch.
The kerb weight of M3 Pickup is 50 kg lower than the Convertible variant. Removing the Targa roof shaves off a further 20 kg while at the same time lowering the car’s centre of gravity.
Finally, BMW has announced that the M3 Pickup will not go in series production, but it will retain its status as an exclusive one-off. It is earmarked for use as a workshop transport vehicle for BMW M GmbH.
Still, it is 1st of April and we don’t know is it true or BMW will surprise everybody!
Source: BMW
Volkswagen has introduced 2012 Eos, which comes with a number of accessories specially created for the convertible.
Speedriven has tuned Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 (2002-2009). The tuning company has released some pictures and details about the brutal luxury saloon. The name of the project is EV12.
Unichip announced a new performance package for Range Rover Sport 3.0-litre TDV6 twin turbo diesel.
Hyundai Blue2 fuel-cell concept is exhibited at the 2011 Seoul Motor Show.
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Ford Australia has developed two Mad Max Interceptor Concepts. The project is finished with the co-operation of Top Gear Australia, who will feature the two vehicles in the April issue of the magazine.
Audi А5 e-Tron Quattro Plug-in Hybrid Prototype has not only an incredibly long name, but it also features some very good qualities.The car is powered by a 2.0 liter TFSI engine developing 211PS (155 kW) and two electric motors, one on the front axle, which adds 45PS (33 kW) and one on the rear axle adding another 81PS (60 kW). The second electric motor delivers power only when acceleration requires it to or when sensors detect a loss of rear traction such as in a hard curve. There is also a 9.4 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.А5 e-Tron Quattro Plug-in Hybrid can go only on electricity up to 40 km (25 miles) with speeds up to 100 km/h (62 mph). The fuel consumption is staggering – 2.7 liters per 100 km and the acceleration is 5.9 seconds to 100 km/h. The top speed is 228 km/h (142 mph). Not bad for a hybrid car!Audi А5 e-Tron Quattro Plug-in Hybrid Prototype has a curb weight of 1 600kg, which is the same as standard 2.0 TFSI A5 Quattro. The engineers used a lot of carbon fiber and aluminum parts to achieve this result.Looks like, we all gonna drive plug-in hybrids in the near future, which will be faster and more agile than our current vehicles.
Heico Sportiv has introduced a styling package for Volvo XC90, which is one of our favourite SUVs. Volvo XC90 is getting older, but still catches the eye.
The UK airport taxi service company Checker Cars has taken delivery of the first of an order for 80 Toyota Prius cars. Just five units arrived at the company’s office in Essex, today. Checker Cars has 1000 drivers and is the official taxi operator not only at London Stansted but at Gatwick, Bristol, Cardiff and Southampton international airports. The company also services London Heathrow from an off-airport office.
