Tag: Coupé

  • 2013 BMW 6 Series GRAN COUPE

    2013-BMW-6-Series-Gran-Coupe-thumbThe third model in the BMW 6 Series line-up is offered as Convertible and Coupe, and more importantly it is the first four-door Coupe in the history of the brand. Of course it keeps the athletic elegance of the car’s outlook and adds more to its appeal. Furthermore in it has been included powerful engines and sophisticated chassis technology, which in combination are producing an impressively dynamic driving experience. In addition the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe makes its mark with exclusive equipment features and a level of practicality unmatched by its premium four-door Coupe rivals.

    The first thing to be mentioned about the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe is the design, which mixes the athletic elegance and an exclusive appearance. With a sporty package and outstanding look it will make an impression on everyone. Brand new for these series is the car’s four-door construction. Moreover it has a sweeping, powerfully contoured bonnet, a long wheelbase adding more to the vehicle elegance. In addition, its low height and a roof line that flows in a shallow arc into the rear allow the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe to set a new aesthetic benchmark for four-door cars.

    The BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe comes with 4+1 seats, thus making it with a 113-millimetre longer wheelbase than the BMW 6 Series Coupe. Additionally, a through-loading facility and folding rear seat backrests give a further improvement to practicality and increase boot capacity from 460 litres to 1,265 litres.

    2013 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe
    2013 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe

    Moreover the BMW TwinPower Turbo engines are making the car more sporty and efficient. The six-cylinder in-line petrol engine in the BMW 640i Gran Coupe develops 235 kW/320 hp, while the straight-six diesel powering the BMW 640d Gran Coupe serves up 230 kW/313 hp. More importantly the BMW 650i Gran Coupe comes with its 330 kW/450 hp V8 powerplant. The BMW TwinPower Turbo technology of the new-generation eight-cylinder unit also includes VALVETRONIC fully variable valve timing. To go further into details the new technology package increases the maximum power to 330 kW/450 hp, which is available between 5,500 and 6,000 rpm, and maximum torque to 650 NM (479 lb-ft) between 2,000 and 4,500 rpm. Furthermore this affects of course the fuel consumption and emissions performance in a positive manner. The BMW 650i Gran Coupe accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.6 seconds and its average fuel consumption lies between 8.6 and 8.8 litres per 100 kilometres (32.1 – 32.9 mpg imp), with CO2 emissions of between 199 and 206 grams per kilometer. All variants of the engine work with an eight-speed sports automatic transmission, while measures such as the Auto Start-Stop function and ECO PRO mode, thus making the fuel consumption less. This latter mode is activated with the help of the Driving Experience Control switch thus modifying the engine management characteristics, the accelerator mapping and the shift characteristics of the automatic transmission, and supporting a low-rpm driving style for optimized fuel consumption.

    Furthermore the chassis technology built into the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe includes a double-wishbone front axle, an integral rear axle, Electric Power Steering and a high-performance braking system. Additionally there is a Servotronic function and Dynamic Damper Control, which come as standard.  Uniquely in this class, the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe can also be optionally equipped with Integral Active Steering, which not only steers the front wheels and provides speed-sensitive power assistance but also steers the rear wheels.

    To continue with the extras, the equipment relies on exclusive features and innovations in technology. There has been provided a high-quality and extensive range of standard equipment, which includes electrically adjustable leather seats, 2-zone automatic climate control, xenon headlights, 18-inch light-alloy wheels, the Radio Professional with HiFi loudspeaker system, and automatically dimming exterior and rear-view mirrors. If you want to make the car even more individual then there is a selection of exclusive options such as adaptive LED headlights and Bang & Olufsen High-End Surround Sound System.

    The vehicle will be produced at BMW Plant Dingolfing alongside the BMW 6 Series Coupe and Convertible, BMW 5 Series and BMW 7 Series Luxury Sedan.

    Source: BMW

  • 2013 Honda Accord Coupe Concept

    2013 Honda Accord Coupe Concept ThumbA world debut is expected from Honda, which will present at the 2012 North American International Auto Show (on 10th of January) a brand new concept vehicle revealing the styling direction of the next-generation Honda Accord Coupe.

    The new Accord Coupe Concept will reveal the dynamic and aggressive profile of the ninth-generation 2013 Honda Accord. The vehicle will be released for sale in the autumn of 2012. And if you are more interested and are huge fan of the brand, you can watch the live broadcast via webcast at http://hondanews.com/live/2012naias-honda (link will be live Jan. 10), when the American Honda executive vice president of sales will present the concept car.

    The first of many to come Accord was produced in the distant 1976. Ever since that year, the car remains a leader in style, performance, safety, efficiency and price. Moreover it is one of the best selling cars in the US. The Accord definitely leaves big impressions – the 2012 Accord was most recently included in the list Car and Driver Magazine’s “10Best”.  In it the car is mentioned as the vehicle with the highest initial quality in its segment (according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Initial Quality Study (IQS)). Furthermore with the introduction of the ninth-generation Accord, Honda will mark 30 years of U.S. production of the model at the Marysville Auto Plant in Marysville, Ohio, the first Japanese car assembly plant in the U.S.

    2013 Honda Accord Coupe Concept
    2013 Honda Accord Coupe Concept

    Source: Honda

  • Hyundai Genesis Coupe GT Limited Edition

    Hyundai-Genesis-Coupe-GT-Limited-Edition-thumbHyundai will hit the German market with limited edition Genesis Coupe GT. The vehicle was inspired by the Hyundai Schuhmann Motor Sport Team. They have recently raced at the 24-hr endurance race at the Nurburgring.

    Hyundai Genesis Coupe GT is powered by the well-known 3.8 liter V6 with 303 PS (223 kW) and 361 Nm (266 lb-ft) of torque. 0 to 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds and a top speed of 240 km/h (149 mph). Really, not impressive results, but the car is fast enough to make you smile behind the steering wheel.

    The sound of the engine is brutal, because of the stainless-steel sport exhaust system with quad pipes at the rear.

    Hyundai Genesis Coupe GT Limited Edition sits 30 mm lower to the ground on 19” light-alloy OZ Ultraleggera alloys in Matt Graphite Silver fitted with Dunlop Sport Maxx GT tires.

    Only 50 units will be produced exclusively for the German market. The price tag is €41 990.

    Hyundai Genesis Coupe GT Limited Edition FrontSide
    Hyundai Genesis Coupe GT Limited Edition FrontSide
    Hyundai Genesis Coupe GT Limited Edition FrontSide 2
    Hyundai Genesis Coupe GT Limited Edition FrontSide 2
    Hyundai Genesis Coupe GT Limited Edition RearSide
    Hyundai Genesis Coupe GT Limited Edition RearSide
    Hyundai Genesis Coupe GT Limited Edition Side
    Hyundai Genesis Coupe GT Limited Edition Side

    Source: Hyundai

  • 2012 Audi A5/S5 Facelift – Sportback, Coupe, Cabriolet

    Audi has unveiled the new 2012 A5/S5 model range. A lot of advanced technologies are being added to the Sportback, Coupe, Cabriolet and S5 models. Almost every single detail is improved – the engine, quattro drive and infotainment systems are better now. Audi took care about more efficiency, sportiness and intelligence.

    However, the new exterior includes restyled front and rear lights and slightly bigger dimensions. Exactly, the new A5/S5 has grown bigger with a millimeter (0.04 inch). The A5 Sportback is 4.71 meters (15.45 ft) long; the Coupé and the Cabriolet 4.63 meters (15.19 ft). The range of colors has been reshuffled and now includes 16 colors.

    The interior features fine materials and top-quality fit and finish. It is now more elegant than ever – with new steering wheels, including an option for a flattened ring, new steering column stalks and with narrow chrome clasps framing the control elements.

    2012 Audi A5 Coupe
    2012 Audi A5 Coupe

    The engine range has been revised and now includes a 3.0 TFSI supercharged V6 with 272PS (200 kW) for the A5 and 333PS (245 kW) for the S5. The well-known 1.8 liter TFSI power unit with 170PS (125 kW) now have extraordinary fuel economy – 5.7 liters per 100km (41+ mpg). The output of the 2.0 TFSI remains unchanged at 211PS (155 kW).

    The 2.0 liter TDI delivers 177PS (130 kW) and achieves 4.7 liters per 100 km on average. The CO2 emissions are cut to 122 g/km. The 3.0 TDI has 204PS (150 kW) and is the most fuel-efficient six-cylinder unit in its class worldwide. In the A5 Coupé with multitronic, it consumes on average 4.9 liters (48 US mpg) of fuel and emits just 129 g/km of CO2.

    2012 Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is priced at €33 350 in Germany.

    2012 Audi S5

    It is available as Sportback, Coupe and Cabriolet. The engine is 3.0 liter TFSI with 333PS (245 kW) with average fuel consumption of just 8.1 liters per 100 km. 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 and top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited.

    Visual cues to the updated S models include new lights, modified body details and new crystal-effect paint finishes. Subtle changes can also be found in the interior. The most important technical updates for the Audi S5 are quattro drive with the crown-gear center differential and electromechanical power steering. The special S sport suspension and the standard 18” wheels deliver the power to the road.

    Check out HD pictures, below!

    2012 Audi S5 Cabriolet
    2012 Audi S5 Cabriolet

    Source: Audi

  • Best looking 6 concepts that never reached the market

    Best looking 6 concepts thumbAs you know what you driving is a result of serious R&D, drafts and arguments. For many reasons your car was(is) available in the showroom. However there are many examples of cars that did not manage to go further than the draft or clay. Here are the best looking 6 concepts that never reached the market.

    Number 6

    Toyota FT-HS Concept

    This beauty was introduced in 2007 in North America. It was quite up to date with the current tendencies, so speed and power were not the only thing the car was focusing on. Safety and ecology have definitely been taken into consideration. That’s why the idea of the car is to have a hybrid powertrain. Despite this the car would still remain light and a great fun to drive.  Being a fast RWD car it takes Toyota back to the golden years of the AE86 Corolla and would definitely be a total hit both for teenagers and grown-up boys that once dreamed of having AE86 Corolla.


    Number 5

    Nissan Intima

    Nissan’s luxurious sedan concept was seen for the first time in 2007. Two things came into sight right away. First of all the rear doors were to be opened towards the back of the car instead of the conventional opening – parallel to the front door. Also the windshield would go all the way to the back of the roof creating incredible atmosphere for the passengers. Surprisingly for Nissan, the Intima is constructed to have an efficient, environmental friendly 6 cylinder diesel engine. Last but not least , the Intima is equipped with a 4-zone air conditioning system that would make sure all of the passengers feel comfortable.


    Number 4

    Honda Accord Coupe Concept

    In the beginning of 2007 Honda showed this coupe in Detroit and this was for a reason – Accord is the best-selling Honda in USA. The accent when presenting the car was the fuel economy and safety features. In terms of design, the Accord coupe looks aggressive due to the long hood and the headlamps that go deep behind to reach almost the middle of the fenders. The four exhaust pipes in the back promise to also touch the heart of the driver giving out the 6 cylinder engine at the touch of the throttle.


    Number 3

    BMW Concept CS

    This Gran Turismo masterpiece was first to be seen in Shanghai and it did look stunning. A 4-door coupe with sleek curves and very low profile. Definitely something Mercedes need to be careful with when developing the CSL. Looking at the car you almost feel Bangle’s shade in it. The return to the “shark shape” is obvious, magical and… I love it! Is this going to be the positioned above the 7th series and benefit from the 6.0 V12.


    Number 2

    Mazda Nagare

    This car definitely deserves its place here. It is undoubtedly something unique that cannot be seen every day. The name of the car means “Flow” and indeed even when standing still it looks like it’s moving. The “doors” are a flashback to the Mercedes Gull-wing – they open not sideways but from the roof and give an overview to the whole interior. The Recaro seats and the plane-like steering wheel finish the sporty feeling of the car. Despite the fact no details have been disclosed about engine or specifications, the Nagare is expected to use a rotary engine well known for it’s high revs and great response.


    Number 1

    Audi RSQ concept

    This car has been designed and created especially for the movie “I robot”, where Will Smith would use it to fight some “evil machines”. Indeed, it shares a lot with the TT, but it is so much different at the same time. The door are hinging back to open up like the wings of a butterfly. It is also mid-engined which is great prerequisite for it to be a pleasure to drive. Now the sweetest part – as this was Audi’s vision for the future, it definitely needed something indeed futuristic, and there it was, the wheels are… spheres and as you can figure, the side panels are shaped accordingly to make the car more and more resemble a sculpture. The interior of the car is really close to a plane cockpit. The steering wheel, the instrument cluster, all this aluminium and a windshield to go over the driver’s head create intoxicating atmosphere once you sit in the bucket seat. How likely is this car to show on the streets? Not really huge  it seems. However a lot of it could be used for the Audi TT.

  • Paris BMW 6 Series Coupe

    Just ten days are separating us from the upcoming 2010 Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris and another reason to be there has just been revealed, the BMW Concept 6 Series Coupe. (more…)

  • Renault Megane GT and GT Line

    Renault Megane GT and GT Line have been recently unveiled at the Geneva Motorshow in March. These two sport versions are available across all of the Megane models – Hatchback, Coupe, Sport Tourer and Coupe-Cabriolet. The sales will start in June 2010.

    GT Line is an option package for Megane Dynamique versions. They include specific chassis and are powered by economical and ecological engines.

    The sportier GT pack is available with the 2.0Tce 180hp and 2.0 dCi 160hp power units. It features sporty exterior and interior details and finely-tuned chassis.

    Renault Twingo, Clio and Laguna already have GT versions and the success in Europe is huge – more than 10 000 cars have been sold. (more…)

  • Honda announced the CR-Z hybrid coupe’s price tag

    Honda (UK) has announced competitive new pricing and an impressive specification for its new CR-Z hybrid coupe, which customers can order through the Honda dealer network from this Friday, 5 March.

    The CR-Z is the world’s first sporty hybrid coupe; a great looking car that’s exciting to drive and has all the benefits of advanced, low emission hybrid technology. (more…)

  • Audi RS 5 Coupe Debuts In Geneva

    Thirty years after the original Audi quattro captivated the Geneva Motor Show, the new Audi RS 5 Coupe is about to do it proud with a combination of high-revving V8 power, super fast S tronic twin-clutch gear shifting and a new evolution of the world famous all-wheel-drive system featuring the latest differential technology. Following its debut at the 2010 Geneva Show, the extreme RS reinterpretation of the elegant A5 two-door is expected to open for order in the UK in the spring priced at circa £58,500, and will reach its first customers in October.

    Developed by Audi high performance engineering and styling subsidiary quattro GmbH, the RS 5 is the latest in an illustrious lineage dating back over 15 years to the RS 2 Avant. This RS can of course also trace its roots to the original or ‘Ur’ quattro launched in Geneva in 1980, but also to the critically acclaimed R8 sports car, the V10 FSI engine from which provides the technological basis for the new hand-built, high-revving 4.2-litre V8 FSI engine that spins freely and charismatically to 8,250pm, and delivers its 450PS peak output at this high point. A torque maximum of 430Nm is available between 4,000 and 6,000rpm, helping to power the new, 1725kg RS 5 to 62mph in 4.6 seconds and to an electronically governed 155mph top speed. (more…)

  • Infiniti enhances its G line-up for 2010

    Infiniti GAn enhanced interior offering more of what Infiniti does best – distinctiveness, craftsmanship, functionality – is the main change for the luxury brand’s sporting two-door cars, the G Coupé and G Convertible, for Model Year 2010. The move brings the V6-powered performance cars into line with the third G Line member, the saloon, which, it has already been confirmed, benefits from the same package of interior revisions for 2010 as well as exterior enhancements.  In addition, Infiniti has introduced a new all-inclusive specification called Premium for the G and G Coupé in response to customer demand.

    The new interior look centres on a redesigned console, based on that of the EX and FX crossovers. The revised console builds on Infiniti’s individual interior character, with its emphasis on natural materials and Japanese craftsmanship, while retaining all the ergonomic excellence of before. (more…)

  • 2011 Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet full details

    New Megane Coupe-Cabriolet rounds off the renewal of the New Megane family in style with introduction of the line-up’s sixth body type. The newcomer’s striking looks combine the elegance of a coupe with the promise of the thrills that go hand-in-hand with driving a cabriolet. (more…)

  • Infiniti Announces U.S. Pricing on 2010 G Sedan and Coupe

    Infiniti today announced pricing on the 2010 Infiniti G37 Sedan and G37 Coupe, which are on sale now at Infiniti retailers nationwide. For 2010, the G Sedan, Infiniti’s top-selling model, features revised exterior styling, an enhanced interior treatment and upgraded technology features. The 2010 G Coupe also enters 2010 with a number of significant enhancements, including a revised interior and upgraded navigation and entertainment systems.

    The 2010 Infiniti G Sedan and Coupe come equipped with an advanced 3.7-liter VVEL (Variable Valve Event & Lift) V6 and choice of 7-speed automatic transmission or a 6-speed manual transmission – as well as with available Infiniti Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system (G37x Sedan AWD, G37x Coupe AWD). (more…)