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2008 BMW 6-Series (650i) Coupe

Saturday, June 30th, 2007

About 2008 BMW 6-Series (650i) Coupe:

2008 BMW 6-Series (650i) Coupe

BMW has announced that in 2008, they will make a number of changes to its 6-Series coupe in the form of a mid-cycle facelift. There will be no changes to the engine and with the 360 horsepower 650i being the only model offered in the United States.

The 650i comes in both convertible and coupe guise. Featuring highly attractive modifications to their characteristic design, interiors further refined in many details and boasting new color highlights and innovations in drive technology and driver assistance and safety systems, the new BMW 6 Series Convertible offers a greater technology and more style than ever before. Style and sport are indeed inherent characteristics of the BMW 6 Series.

Specifications

Engine

Type:

V8

Displacement cu in (cc):

293 (4799)

Power bhp (kW) at RPM:

360(269) / 6300

Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM:

360(488) / 3400

Redline at RPM:

n.a.

Brakes & Tires

Brakes F/R:

ABS, vented disc/vented disc

Tires F-R:

245/45 R18 (Std.)
245/40 R19 - 275/35 R19 (Opt.)

Driveline:

Rear Wheel Drive

Exterior Dimensions & Weight

Length × Width × Height in:

n.a.

Weight lb (kg):

n.a.

Performance

Acceleration 0-60 mph s:

5.6

Top Speed mph (km/h):

155 (250) - electronically limited

Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km):

n.a.

Mastretta MXT

Friday, June 29th, 2007

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Mastretta MXT

Mexico City based Mastretta Design has presented the first prototype of its new Mastretta MXT sports car. As vehicle design specialists, they developed many automotive projects for Mexican and international companies.

The Mastretta MXT is a two seat (coupe), mid engine sports car which is to be offered in local and international markets.


The project is now in the final development phase, specifications and prototype testing.

The body will be produced using closed mold, high quality fiberglass technology. They are building a state of the art facility for series production of the car. Initial output will be 150 units annually. The Mastretta MXT launch will take place in the International Mexico City.

—- Mastretta MXT Specifications —-

Price

Approx.$55,000

Body

RTM reinforced plastic

Engine

2.3 liters L4 4 cylinder, 16 valve, DOHC, 200 bhp

Weight

2138 lbs

Aspiration

natural

Safety

3-point harness, aribags optional

HP

200 hp

HP/Weight

10.7 hp per liter

HP/Liter

87 hp per liter

Fuel Tank

40 Litres

0-62 mph

5.8 seconds

Top Speed

230 km/h