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BMW Concept Roadster at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este

Here at Automobilesreview, we don’t pay attention to what is happening in motorcycle world, but we just can’t miss the super-sexy BMW Concept Roadster. The motorcycle was exhibited at the 2014 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este and immediately won the hearts of the fans.

The Concept Roadster represents BMW’s vision of the future generations of boxer-powered roadsters. The impressive motorcycle is powered by a newly developed two-cylinder 1.2 liter boxer engine with 125HP (92 kW) at 7,750RPM and 125Nm (93 lb-ft) of torque at 6,500RPM.

The bike features single-sided swing arm with cardan drive and a light tubular space frame. It has a typical low front end and high rear one, which enables the rider to control it easier. Concept Roadster comes with LED front and rear lights as well as a fuel tank of gloss milled aluminum. The self-supporting rear structure is fashioned from a single piece. Last, but not least is the integrated single seat upholstered in Alcantara.

More of the styling features include lateral air intakes made from gloss aluminum as well as valve covers. The engine spoiler has an aerodynamic function and integrates the entire front silencer.

We are pretty sure that all petrolheads will love this bike. After creating one of the best sport bikes in the world (1000RR), BMW continues to impress its fans.

Source: BMW

May 28, 2014

2004 Jaguar BlackJag Concept – Price €2,800,000

Jaguar BlackJag Concept was originally presented at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show. The unique model is currently available on the market for the astonishing price of €2.8 million (around $3.82 million). A private seller from Ingolstadt, Germany has published the advertisement in mobile.de.

2014 Jaguar BlackJag Concept was created by design house Fuore Design as a successor for the XF10. Unfortunately, the impressive sports car has never reached production. It is powered by a massive 7.0 liter V10 engine with 640HP (471 kW). 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 338 km/h (210 mph). So, it is a real rival of Lamborghini Murcielago and Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano.

There are no details about the history of the one-off BlackJag, but it could be owned by the company’s founder and automotive designer Erwin Leo Himmel. However, we seriously doubt that somebody will purchase it – first, because of the price and second, because very few people know about this model, which means that it is quite unpopular.

Jaguar is continuing to release interesting concept vehicles such as C-X75 Prototype Hybrid, which is powered by a 1.6 liter turbocharged petrol engine – 500HP (372 kW) and two electric motors with 390HP (290 kW). This means a combined power output of around 850HP (633 kW).

Source: mobile.de

May 27, 2014

Audi A3 Clubsport Quattro Concept – 525HP and 600Nm

Audi has unveiled a spectacular A3 Clubsport Quattro Concept, which will make public debut at the 2014 Wörthersee Motor Show starting on May 28^th. It is based on the S3 Sedan and comes with incredible engine and other performance upgrades.

2014 Audi A3 Clubposrt Quattro Concept is powered by a 2.5 liter five-cylinder TFSI engine with epic 525HP (386 kW) and 600Nm (442 lb-ft) of torque. Compared to the “tiny” 2.0 liter TFSI and its 300HP (221 kW) and 420Nm (310 lb-ft), the new power unit is sensational. The performance is more than scary – 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 310 km/h (193 mph). The curb weight of the car is just 1,527 kg (3,366 lbs), so it has a power-to-weight ratio of 343HP / ton. The power is put on the road through Quattro AWD (all-wheel drive) system and a 7-speed S-tronic gearbox featuring launch control.

Other highlights include an improved suspension and lowered ride height by 10mm. There is also a set of enormous 9.5J x 21” alloy wheels fitted with 275/25 R21. Of course, the manufacturer has fitted the performance sedan with carbon fiber ceramic brake system – 370 millimeters discs.

The exterior boasts impressive Magnetic Blue paint scheme and an aggressive body kit including CFRP front blade and side sills as well as a big rear diffuser and dual oval exhaust pipes. The popular Matrix LED headlights are also present.

The interior features bucket seats equipped with four-point seatbelts. The luggage compartment is present only to fit your racing helmets (two).

The Audi A3 clubsport quattro concept is 4,490 millimeters (14.7 ft) long, 1,856 millimeters (6.1 ft) wide and 1,382 millimeters (4.5 ft) tall. Its wheelbase measures 2,631 millimeters (8.6 ft).

Source: Audi

May 15, 2014

MG Dynamo Concept EV – 71HP and 155Nm

MG is going to celebrate their 90^th anniversary with an all-new model called Dynamo Concept. The electric vehicle is developed by SAIC’s European Design and Technical Center and “encompasses the latest in design and engineering technology.”

The manufacturer didn’t release any further specifications, but said that the concept was created to “fully understand European market demand for a small, electric MG”. Still, the Dynamo Concept EV will feature LED fog lights, a sloping roofline and five-spoke alloy wheels.

The electric motor has 71HP (52 kW) and 155Nm (114 lb-ft) of torque. The curb weight is 1,080 kg (2,381 lb). 0-50 km/h in 5.3 seconds and a range of 80 km (50 miles) on a single charge.

The Dynamo Concept EV can be recharged up to 80% in just 30 minutes or fully recharged in 6 hours.

Other interesting models to be shown at SMMT headquarters in Westminster, London, features current UK production models; MG6 and MG3.

The MG6 comes with an impressive equipment as standard on all models, with class leading interior and boot space, and MG driving dynamics available in both a sporty GT Fastback and GT Magnette saloon body styles, and both petrol and diesel variants. The MG6 is priced from £15,455 and includes the new 150HP (112 kW) and 350 Nm (259 lb-ft), 6-speed stop-start diesel engine.

Source: MG

April 17, 2014

Volkswagen Golf R 400 Concept Car [sketch]

Volkswagen has published several design sketches of the Golf R 400 Concept Car. The ultra-hot hatchback will make its official premiere at the 2014 Beijing Motor Show on April 19^th. As you may suggest, it will boast extreme power and aggressive exterior.

The exterior of Golf R400 Concept comes with new front and rear bumpers, flared wheelarches, uprated wheels and tires. The interior is also reworked and includes motorsport shell seats with integral head restraints and belt openings.

The flared wheelarches are deliberately reminiscent of those on the 1988 Rallye Golf G60, and most of the concept is painted in ‘Silver Flake’ metallic, in contrast to the gloss black roof and carbon door mirror caps.

Lemon Yellow highlights on the outside include the horizontal stripe across the grille,which, like the chrome strip on the Golf R, continues into the bi-xenon headlights, while the interior stitching is also ‘Lemon Yellow’.

The four-wheel drive, DSG-equipped Golf R 400 will accelerate 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and the top speed will be 280 km/h (174 mph).

No words about production, but Golf R 4000 will be definitely spectacular.

Source: Volkswagen

April 17, 2014

Peugeot Exalt Concept – Full Details

Peugeot has released full details about the all-new Exalt Concept, which will make official public debut at the 2014 Beijing Motor Show, this month. With Exalt, the French manufacturer shows their imposing vision of the saloon car by following the approach in 2012 with the Onyx Concept. Peugeot Exalt boasts radical styling choices and high-quality materials. Actually, it looks pretty good.

The Exalt Concept is pretty big car with an overall length of 4.7 meters and curb weight of 1,700 kg (3,750 lbs). Still, it is only 1.31 meters in height, so the stance is spectacular. Despite that, it has quite spacious interior boasting high-quality materials and nice extras. Speaking about the interior, it comes with a leather and wood trimmed steering wheel as well as a digital instrument cluster featuring two folding touchscreen displays. The first one is for the infotainment system and factions, while the second controls the Pure Blue air purification system and climate control.

Other nice features include bucket seats manufactured from a wool-based fabric and leather. There is also black ebony wood and carbon fiber trim finishing the unique look of the interior.

The most important in Exalt Concept is the powertrain – HYbrid4 includes a 1.6 liter THP turbocharged petrol engine with 273HP (201 kW) and 330Nm (243 lb-ft) of torque and a rear-axle mounted 68HP (50 kW) electric motor. The total output is 344HP (253 kW) delivered to AWD system through a 6-speed automatic gearbox. The gasoline engine is taken from Peugeot RCZ R.

Source: Peugeot

April 10, 2014

Mercedes-Benz Concept Coupe SUV rival of BMW X6

Mercedes-Benz is going to exhibit a direct rival of the popular BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupe. The Mercedes-Benz Concept Coupe SUV will be previewed at the 2014 Beijing Motor Show starting this month.

BMW X6 has been unveiled back in 2008 and already has received a minor facelift in 2012. The German manufacturer is preparing a 2^nd generation of it, but Mercedes-Benz still hasn’t launched a direct rival of it. However, the long-rumored MLC is going to be introduced to the audience in a couple of weeks.

2016 Mercedes-Benz MLC is scheduled to begin production next year in the US at the Tuscaloosa, Alabama factory alongside the M-Class. It will look considerably more aggressive than a regular M-Class and will have a “very dynamic handling”. Practically, Mercedes-Benz will create a X6 with different headlights, grille, badges and some other elements. The engine range will be taken from the M-Class except, of course, the smallest power units.

Stay tuned for more photos and information, which will be available on April 20^th during the press day of Beijing Motor Show.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

April 9, 2014

Peugeot Exalt Concept at the 2014 Beijing Motor Show

Peugeot has published two images of the the Exalt four-door Coupe Concept ahead of its official premiere scheduled for 2014 Beijing Motor Show in China. The stylish vehicle comes with a lot of nice technologies and innovations. The manufacturer teased this concept back in January and they said it would serve as a follow-up for the Onyx concept.

Peugeot Exalt Concept comes with a Hybrid4 powertrain featuring a petrol engine and an electric motor working together and having a combined output of 340HP (250 kW). Probably it will come with a rear-wheel-drive (RWD), which will be a lot appreciated by the sport Peugeot fans. The acceleration is expected to be somewhere around 5.5 seconds for 0-100 km/h and the top speed 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited. Hopefully, they fit an LSD (limited-slip differential) for extreme fun.

The Exalt is described as an “association of crude steel and an efficient textile, Shark Skin, inspired by the structure of shark skin”. There are no images of the interior, but there will be a lot of luxurious materials including fine leather, raw steel and ebony wood.

The Peugeot Exalt Concept will make its public debut on April 20^th during the press day of the 2014 Beijing Motor Show.

Source: Peugeot

April 8, 2014

BMW X5 eDrive Concept at 2014 New York Auto Show

BMW is going to exhibit a new version of X5 eDrive Concept at the 2014 New York Auto Show. The super-efficient SAV (sports activity vehicle) boasts an impressive fuel consumption and will actually go in production as an xDrive40e model.

BMW X5 eDrive Concept was unveiled in September, last year at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. Its more refined version will be showed in New York this month. The specs remain the same – a four-cylinder 2.0 liter BMW TwinPower Turbo engine with 245 HP (180 kW) and 540Nm (400 lb-ft) of torque working together with an electric motor that generates 95 HP (70 kW). The combined power is 272HP (200 kW) and the fuel consumption is just 3.8 liters / 100 km – 61.9 mpg US or 74.3 mpg UK.

The plug-in hybrid X5 has comes with minor upgrades including new roof rails and 21” alloy wheels fitted with low-resistance tires. There are three driving modes: intelligent hybrid, pure electric and a “save battery” mode. In pure-electric mode, the range of around 32 km (20 miles) at speeds of up to 120 km/h (75 mph).

The electric motor draws its power from a lithium-ion battery that can be charged from any domestic socket. The electrification of the powertrain under the umbrella of BMW eDrive enables BMW to unlock huge potential for reducing the fuel consumption and emissions of large models.

Source: BMW

April 4, 2014

2014 Geneva Motor Show: Nissan BladeGlider Concept

Nissan brought the BladeGlider Concept at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. The interesting vehicle has been already presented at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show and now it is unveiled to the European audience.

The Nissan BladeGlider features a radical front narrow track layout, where the front is significantly narrower than the rear, creating a swept-wing profile when seen from directly above. It boasts sports car performance handling, braking and weight distribution.

The chassis is manufactured from carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) ensuring maximum stiffness and lightweight.

The interior is designed for three passengers and the seats are in a triangular configuration with the driver centre-forward. There are special light and comfortable coverings with yellow fluorescent lines. The steering-wheel boasts futuristic design, while the instrumentation technology completes the glider-like outline. When the door is opened, the driver’s seat automatically slides allowing easier access to passenger seats.

Source: Nissan

March 5, 2014

Volkswagen Multivan Alltrack Concept in Geneva

Volkswagen Multivan Alltrack Concept is currently exhibited at the 84^th Geneva Motor Show. The Multivan Alltrack is an outstanding example of this, as it really is superbly equipped for any task and every route.

The Multivan Alltrack comes with an all-wheel drive system so found in the Passat Variant Alltrack. The exterior features a Moonstone Mother of Pearl Effect color and a set of 19” high-gloss alloy wheels and matte silver underbody protection. The interior boasts a Poltrona Frau natural leather upholstery and a dark brown wood boat floor. There is also an 8” touchscreen display for the infotainment system and a Dynaudio Surround Sound system.

The engine is a 2.0 liter BiTDI with 180HP (132 kW) and 420Nm (311 lb-ft) of torque. The power is put on the road through an Alltrack all-wheel-drive system working with a multi-plate Haldex coupling installed on the rear axle. The Multivan Alltrack Concept has a 21-degree approach angle and a 15” departure angle.

The Concept looks almost production-ready, so it probably hit the market sometime in 2015.

Source: Volkswagen

March 4, 2014

Audi TT Quattro Sport Concept – 420HP and 450Nm

Audi is currently presenting the spectacular and very powerful TT Quattro Sport Concept coming with uprated 2.0 liter TFSI engine and impressive exterior.

The engine delivers 420HP (309 kW) at 6,700RPM and 450Nm (331 lb-ft) of torque at 2,400RPM. 0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited. Its weight is just 150 kg and produces 210HP / liter specific power, which is more than the 2001 Le Mans-winner Audi R18. The power is put on the road through an S-tronic dual-clutch gearbox and Quattro all-wheel drive system. The curb weight of Audi TT Quattro Sport Concept is just 1,344 kg (2,963 lbs), which explains its epic performance.

The exterior boasts some new interesting details like a diamond-pattern front grille flanked by matrix LED headlights and massive air intakes providing engine cooling. Other features include a CFRP splitter along with extended wheel arches and a diffuser also manufactured from carbon fiber reinforced plastic. There are also new 20” alloy wheels fitted with performance tires. Last, but not least is the big rear wing increasing the downforce.

The interior matches to the exterior. There are no speakers or armrest, while in the cargo area there is space for two racing helmets. There are also two bucket seats with black four-point seatbelts along with a 12.3” TFT fully digital display.

For now, the TT Quattro Sport remains only a concept car, but it will be great, if Audi decides to start series production.

Source: Audi

March 4, 2014

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