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BMW K 1600 GT und BMW K 1600 GTL – Faszination mit sechs Zylindern. Seit BMW Motorrad im Herbst 2009 die Konzeptstudie Concept 6 präsentierte, regte der dort verbaute neue Sechszylinder-Reihenmotor die Fantasie vieler Motorrad-Fans an. Im Hause BMW stehen Sechszylinder-Reihenmotoren seit mehr als sieben Jahrzehnten wie bei keiner anderen Marke für faszinierende Motorentechnik bei Automobilen.
Mit der neuen BMW K 1600 GT und der K 1600 GTL gibt es nun erstmals auch BMW Motorräder mit einem hausintern entwickelten Sechszylinder- Reihenmotor als Antrieb. Die beiden Touren-Motorräder stehen für einen souveränen, eindrucksvollen und gleichermaßen unverwechselbaren Auftritt und wecken bereits auf den ersten Blick die Lust am Reisen.

Fahrdynamik, Langstreckentauglichkeit und Komfort

Seit Jahrzehnten vermitteln Sechszylinder-Reihenmotoren als Antriebsquelle eine besondere Faszination. Sie bieten neben ihrer perfekten Laufkultur auch eine souveräne Ausbeute an Drehmoment und Leistung und verschaffen dem Fahrer so gerade auch auf der emotionalen Seite starke Eindrücke.
Komfort und Dynamik sind neben Sicherheit, Ausstattung und Prestige wesentliche Kriterien eines souveränen Tourers. Mit dem kompaktesten Sechszylinder – Reihenmotor im Motorrad – Serienbau erschließen BMW K 1600 GT und K 1600 GTL neue Dimensionen in Sachen Fahreigenschaften, Langstreckentauglichkeit und Komfort. Sie vereinen größtmögliche Agilität und Fahrdynamik mit einem luxuriösen Gesamtpaket. Mit einer Motorleistung von 118 kW (160 PS) und einem maximalen Drehmoment von 175 Newtonmetern bietet ihr Sechszylinder-Motor souveränen Vortrieb unter allen Bedingungen. Continue Reading »

The 79th International Geneva Motor Show sees the introduction of the exciting new 2010 Model Year Lotus Exige S with a newly designed front end, a new rear wing and impressive emissions of just 199 g/km CO2.

The Lotus Exige is a renowned high performance coupe that has a well earned reputation of choice for drivers who demand uncompromised performance, both on the road and on the track.

Lotus has always pursued efficiency and fuel economy and for the 2010 Model Year Lotus Exige S, Lotus has reduced the emissions to only 199 g/km CO2 and increased the fuel economy to an impressive 8.5 litres/100 km on the Official European Combined Cycle and a frugal 6.5 litres/100 km on the Official European Extra Urban Cycle.

The 2010 Model Year also sees the introduction of a few key changes to the Exige to enhance the look and improve aerodynamic performance. A restyled front end and new larger, rear wing that not only reduces drag, but also gives a more muscular stance enhancing the lightweight shrink-wrapped look of the whole car. Continue Reading »

With class leading driving dynamics, fuel economy and emissions of just 205 g/km of CO2, the new Lotus Evora raises the bar for world class high performing sportscars.

The first all-new Lotus since the iconic Elise roadster made its debut in 1995, the Evora enters the sports car market as the world’s only production mid- engined 2+2. The Evora provides a tremendously rewarding driving experience: the mid-engined layout gives exceptional agility and the Lotus engineered suspension ensures incredible ride and handling. Powered by a Lotus-tuned 3.5-litre V6 engine producing 280 PS, and weighing just 1350 kg (prototype specification)*, the Evora delivers an exhilarating experience true to the Lotus DNA characteristics.

With the zero to 100 km/h sprint taking place in just over 5 seconds, a top speed of over 260 km/h (prototype specification)* and an Official European Combined Cycle fuel economy just 8.7 litres / 100 km and emissions of just 205 g/km CO2 the Evora stays true to the ethos of performance through light weight. The other economy figures are equally impressive with Official European Urban Cycle of 12.4 litres / 100 km and 6.5 litres / 100 km for the Official European Extra Urban Cycle all combined with exceptional ride and handling.

Because one of the roles of the Evora is to attract new lifestyle customers, as well as performance aficionado’s to the Lotus brand, the Evora offers a more refined ownership experience than Lotus’ existing smaller four cylinder models. Its elegantly styled cabin is beautifully trimmed and its equipment list includes contemporary features such as an advanced touchscreen multi-media system and electric power-fold door mirrors. Careful attention has also been paid to its ease of use. with wider, taller door apertures, narrower sills and higher seating position making getting in and out of the cabin a less athletic undertaking than it is in Lotus’ smaller sports cars (Elise, Exige, Europa and 2-Eleven), whilst the design of the cabin itself will accommodate two 99th percentile (6ft 5in tall) American males in the front seats. Continue Reading »

Weltpremiere in Genf

Stuttgart. Die Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, ergänzt die zweite Generation der Baureihe 911 um ein weiteres Modell: Der neue 911 GT3 präsentiert sich nochmals stärker, schneller und präziser als sein Vorgänger. In die Entwicklung des sportlichsten Straßen-Elfers mit Saugmotor flossen dabei zahlreiche Erkenntnisse aus dem Motorsport ein. Deshalb beeindruckt der neue GT3 nicht nur auf der Straße, sondern auch auf der Rennstrecke. Seine Weltpremiere feiert der neue 911 GT3 am 3. März auf dem Genfer Automobilsalon. Der europaweite Verkauf beginnt im Mai.

Vor allem in seinen beiden Kerneigenschaften hat sich der 911 GT3 weiterentwickelt: Leistung und Fahrdynamik. 435 PS (320 kW) gibt der bewährte Sechszylinder-Saugmotor jetzt ab, ein Plus von 20 PS gegenüber dem Vorgängermodell. Im Wesentlichen ist dies das Resultat einer Hubraumerhöhung um 200 Kubikzentimeter auf 3,8 Liter sowie des verbesserten Gaswechsels: Nicht nur die Einlass-, sondern erstmals auch die Auslassnockenwellen sind jetzt nach dem VarioCam-System verstellbar. Continue Reading »

The 2009 Model Year Lotus Exige Cup 260

Extensive use of carbon fibre and lightweight components for the latest homologated-for-the-road Lotus Exige Cup 260

Front - Lotus Exige Cup 260

Lotus Cars Ltd, has unveiled the MY2009 Exige Cup 260. A direct development of the 2008 Exige Cup Car, this year’s car uses advanced light weight components and carbon fibre body material, to reduce the overall weight by 38 kg to a total mass less than 900 kg. Maximum power output of 257 hp (260 PS), remains the same as the 2008 car, but with careful attention to weight reduction detail, the 2009 Model Year Exige Cup 260 provides a more agile and dynamic track focused drive and is more than capable of taming Europe’s most challenging race circuits. Unusually for such a focused track and road machine, the 2009 Model Year Exige Cup 260 is fully homologated for road use in Europe and key markets in Asia – a must have for many race competition programmes where a road legal car has to be entered. The Lotus Exige Cup 260 is also eligible to compete in the newly announced 2009 Lotus Cup Europe race series organized and run by LoTRDC. The Exige Cup 260 exploits the Lotus philosophy of using weight reduction to increase performance and reduce emissions. Mike Kimberley, Chief Executive of Group Lotus commented, “Lotus is now recognised globally as one of the leaders in the green automotive revolution. Colin Chapman, the founder of Lotus is attributed as saying “Adding power makes you faster on the straights; adding lightness makes you faster everywhere” and this statement is more relevant today than it ever has been, as decreasing weight increases the car’s performance and most importantly efficiency.” Continue Reading »

With its stunning visual impact, exhilarating all-round dynamic performance, innovative chassis technology and high levels of luxury, packaging and convenience, the Evora heralds an exciting new era for Lotus.

The first all-new Lotus since the iconic Elise made its debut in 1995, The Evora enters the sports car market as currently the world’s only mid-engined 2+2. Powered by a Lotus-tuned 3.5-litre V6 engine producing 280 PS, and weighing just 1350 kg (prototype specification), the Evora promises breathtaking performance. During preliminary testing around the famous Nürburgring, the Lotus chassis engineers report that it is extremely agile and great fun to drive – even when clad with the full development disguise that hid the beautiful lines from the prying motor-industry paparazzi.

In addition to its excellent performance and exemplary handling, the Evora offers a more refined ownership experience than Lotus’s existing smaller four- cylinder models. Its elegantly styled cabin is elegantly trimmed and its equipment list includes contemporary features such as an advanced touch- screen multi-media system and electric power-fold door mirrors.

Because one of the roles of the Evora is to attract new customers to the Lotus brand, much attention has been paid to its ease of use. Wider, taller door apertures and narrower sills make getting in and out of the cabin a less athletic undertaking than it is in Lotus’s smaller sports cars (the Elise, Exige, Europa and 2-Eleven), while the design of the cabin itself will accommodate two 99th percentile (6ft 5in tall) American males in the front seats. Continue Reading »