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For 2012, the BMW 128i Coupe and Convertible benefit from the Air Curtain, BMWs latest aerodynamic innovation. Introduced first on the 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe, the Air Curtain is now a standard feature on the 128i models as well. The Air Curtain improves air flow around the front wheel arches with the benefit of significantly reduced turbulence. The 128i can also be equipped with special Aero Wheels to further enhance the performance of the Air Curtain system. The Air Curtain design consists of openings in the outer section of the lower front fascia that route high-pressure air through ducts at each front corner. The ducts are approximately 10 x 3 centimeters wide and are designed to channel air to openings at the front of each wheel arch, where it is discharged through a very narrow opening at high speed. The escaping air stream covers the side of the front wheels like a curtain, thereby reducing aerodynamically unfavorable turbulence around the rotating wheels. Less turbulence means less resistance and better fuel economy.
The BMW 1 Series is short in the rear compared to the larger 3 Series, but it looks good that way. It doesnt look cheap or cut off or bandaged. Every major part of the car, the nose, the bodyside, the roof and the rear end, blends with the rest of the car to make a shorter, narrower version of the 3 Series with a different and special roofline. Some would argue, however, that the slab-like sides are bland compared to other, more sculpted BMWs.
We like the 135is aerodynamics package with the huge air intakes below the bumper, necessary for cooling the turbocharger intake air. At the rear, the 135i has a prominent spoiler, while the 128i uses a more gentle lip integrated into the trunk lid. The 128i rear bumper is entirely body-color, lacking the black-out panel seen on the 135i. Drag coefficient on the 128i Coupe is 0.31 Cd vs. the 135i Coupes 0.33 Cd.
Put the top down on the convertible models, and the flared shoulder line thats shared with the coupes seems to form a single surface that surrounds the interior, like the deck of a small boat. For both convertible models, drag coefficient increases slightly to 0.34.

Interior

Driving Impressions

AUDI has revealed a convertible crossover concept at the Los Angeles Motor Show.

The Cross Cabriolet Quattro concept combines an all-wheel-drive system and a raised ride height with a convertible roof to further push the boundaries of the traditional SUV.

Looking past the shine of the show car, it is likely the CCQ concept is more likely to be another teaser for the Q5 AWD which is due to go on sale late next year.

Audi had already pointed to that vehicle with the Cross Coupe Quattro with which it shares many styling cues.

There are some major points of difference though, the Cabriolet’s roof can be dropped down and it only has two doors.

The CCQ can seat four people, but is still a reasonably compact SUV at 4.62m long and 1.91m wide.

It has no B-pillars or exposed rollover bars which can hamper visibility and spoil a convertible’s styling.
Audi has strengthened the A-pillar and fitted spring-loaded roll bars behind the rear seats that pop-up in the event of a rollover.

The CCQ features a green 3.0-litre V6 diesel which Audi says would even meet Euro VI exhaust emission standards, which are not due to be introduced for another seven years.

Average fuel consumption stands at 7.3 litres per 100km, while the engine pumps out a handy 176kW and 500Nm of torque.

As those figures suggest, the Audi concept is no slouch and can dash from 0-100km/h in just 7.2 seconds.

The concept car uses adjustable air suspension, as seen on the Q7.

This system allows the ride height of the CCQ to be raised by 40mm if the owner did actually decide to go off-road.

The CCQ concept sits on huge 21-inch alloy wheels with chunky tyres that hint at its crossover nature, along with the grey body cladding.

It features a fabric roof, rather than the metal-folding lids that are most popular these days, which folds town at the touch of a button.

The highlight of the interior, which is decked out in white leather trim, is the satellite navigation system which is linked to the Google Earth system.

Found on PCs, Google Earth is a three-dimensional atlas of the world which allows users to zoom and look at overhead photos of anywhere on the planet.

The Google Earth system interface would allow the driver to simply press the screen and locate their destination without having to key in any data.

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BMW 520d: $79,900

The 2010 Aprilia Shiver 750 are out and as with the new Dorsoduro, the new Shiver looks bigger than ever. No above changes actuality – a agilely revised fairing, 5mm lower bench height, altered (lower) handlebars, hardly college and added rear-set footpegs, bouncing anchor discs and a new paintjob is about it. The 750cc, 92bhp, 81Nm v-twin engine, with ride-by-wire tech and tri-mode (sport, touring and rain) ammunition bang mapping additionally charcoal unchanged.



The 2010 Shiver’s animate tube trellis/aluminium axle blended anatomy and absurd aluminium swingarm is agitated over from the antecedent model, the abeyance is non-adjustable and ABS, developed by Continental, is accessible as an option. And, yes, we anticipate the new Shiver 750 is a abuse acceptable attractive bike, which should be able to authority its own adjoin machines like the BMW F800R, Triumph Street Triple and Ducati Monster 696 etc.

Performance
Horsepower (bhp): 77 bhp
Torque (Ft Lbs): 52 lbs
Redline RPM: N/A RPM

Exterior
Body Material: Fiberglass
Frame: Aluminum
Hand Grip Material: Rubber

Transmission
Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Brands: N/A
Transmission Types: Manual

Instrumentation
Speedometer: Standard
Tachometer: Standard
Fuel Level Warning: Standard

Wheels
Rear Wheel Diameter: 17
Front Wheel Width (in): N/A
Rear Wheel Width (in): N/A

Bags & Storage
Tank Bag: Not Available
Saddle Bag(s): Not Available
Lockable Storage: Standard

Tires
Front Tire Speed Rating: N/A
Rear Tire Speed Rating: N/A
Tire Brand: Bridgestone

Fuel Economy
US MPG (City): N/A
US MPG (Combined): N/A
US MPG (Hwy): N/A

Brakes
Front Caliper Pistons: 2
Rear Caliper Pistons: 2
Rear Brake Rotor Width (mm): N/A

Suspension & Steering
Front Suspension Brand: N/A
Front Suspension Type: Inverted Fork
Rear Suspension Type: Twin Sided Swing Arm

Seats
Seat Height (mm): 749
Seat Material: Vinyl
Seat Type: One-Piece

Other Specs
Fuel Capacity (gal): 4.5
Number Of Speakers: N/A
Adjustable Handlebars: Not Available

AVUS PERFORMANCE revealed its latest project, the Audi A5 Batmobile. For the current Audi A5 they have not only concentrated on eye-catching modifications. The installed KW coilovers V3 with adjustable compression and rebound dampening improve the driving abilities of the A5 a lot. Far more eye catching is the matt black color which has been achieved by wrapping the car all around with matt black foil.


The AVUS Audi A5 Batmobile comes with the 21inch Jofiel black Limited Edition wheels in 9,5×21“ front and 11×21“ rear the A5 now looks like the up to date Batmobile.
To improve the power of the 3.0L TDI engine the ECU has been modified. The results are 275bhp and 600Nm ( 442.48 lb/ft) of torque which make the A5 accelerate much more agile. Furthermore the car is equipped with the latest in lighting technologies from Audi. The A5 / S5 LED taillights diverse painted small parts like the front grille, mirror covers and the rear diffuser in sparkling black round off the package.

But it’s more agile thanks to the Audi R8’s lower weight. The engine placed under the vision glass is a 4.2 liter V8 with a FSI direct injection. It can produce 420 hp at 7800 rpm. Speeding is easy and providing by 430 Nm of giant torque. These parameters allow the car to reach 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and 300 km/h without any electronic limits.

Are you tired of the way your vehicle looksbut does not want to spend thousands of dollars on a new car? Nowadays,modifying a car with interior and exterior accessories is the mostpopular way to alter the look of a vehicle without spending too much.Often, auto enthusiasts go for spoilers, bumper covers, car bras,ground effects and the like when they want to improve their car’s look.But nothing can enhance the appearance of your vehicle more than a goodset of wheels. Yes, your boring wheels can be as stunning as the otherwheels you see on the street.

Auto parts dealers in the internet or even in your downtown offers awide array of wheel accessories which you can add onto yourfactory-equipped wheels. A BMW wheel cover is one of those inexpensiveauto accessories yet can turn your boring wheels into a fashionableone. A BMW wheel cover is a plastic or a metal covering that clips ontoyour plain BMW wheel to dress it up. These auto accessories areavailable in a variety of styles to help alter the look of your BMW.Many feature a polished, chromed or painted finish.

BMW wheel covers may appear like an insignificant accessory to yourBMW. But if you are a car owner who values your car and wants to setapart your vehicle among others, purchasing a set of BMW wheel coversis a good idea. BMW wheel covers do not only enhance the exterior ofyour vehicle but it also protects your wheels from road debris whichcauses them to break down easily. Wheel covers can be installed bypress-fitting them into the rim of your existing wheels. But in orderto make the wheel cover fully seated, you can use a rubber mallet andtap it gently and evenly around the cover’s edge.

Shoei has been manufacturing motorcycle helmets since 1960, and over the past 50 years the company has become known for innovation and quality. Shoei was the first to use carbon fiber in motorcycle helmets in 1976, and it introduced the first ventilated motorcycle helmet in 1984.
The RF-1000—Shoei’s dedicated sport-touring helmet—was introduced in 2003. In his evaluation (Rider, July 2004), Mark Tuttle wrote: “From the RF-105 [in the mid-’80s] to the second-latest RF-900, the watchwords for the line have been quiet and comfortable.” Compared to the RF-900, the 1000 was lighter, more aerodynamic and just as comfortable, though marginally noisier. With the RF-1100, Shoei has further refined its best-selling helmet. The all-new, Snell M2010-approved shell is stronger and lighter thanks to Shoei’s proprietary AIM+ technology, which combines fiberglass with ultra-strong organic fibers. The RF-1000’s plastic, lift-reducing Aero Wing has been replaced with a shell-integrated rear spoiler.
The new shell features three front intake vents and six rear exhaust vents, all of which can be opened and closed with gloved fingers. Wind tunnel testing resulted in the exhaust vents being moved higher on the back of the helmet, which provides more negative pressure suction and better ventilation. Open some vents and close others for a balance between comfort and quiet.
A cool new feature is the Quick Release Self-Adjusting (QRSA) base plate system, which still allows for easy face shield changes without tools but offers a bonus. When the shield is lowered, the patented, spring-loaded base plate pulls the shield back to ensure a tight, waterproof seal. Since the RF-1100’s eye port is a few millimeters larger in each direction, the new CW-1 face shield is likewise wider and taller. Furthermore, it blocks 99 percent of UVA and UVB radiation and is compatible with Shoei’s optional Pinlock anti-fog system.
The dual-layer EPS liner offers two densities of protection with built-in ventilation tunnels for unrestricted airflow. The plush interior is fully removable, washable and replaceable, and it includes eyeglass channels and an integrated, padded neck collar to reduce wind noise. Interior padding combines a center pad contoured for a comfortable, yet firm, hold on the rider’s head, and multilayer cheek pads in six thicknesses. The breath guard and chin curtain are removable.
Although helmet fit varies person to person, the RF-1100 was immediately comfortable. I used to develop a hot spot on my forehead wearing the RF-1000, but not with the 1100. And thanks to the thicker padding around the neck, my head feels more secure inside the helmet. However, zooming along at 55 mph with all vents closed and no earplugs, the RF-1100 isn’t appreciably quieter than the RF-1000. Nonetheless, this helmet is one of the quietest and most comfortable I’ve ever worn. The new model is nominally heavier—3.5 pounds for the RF-1100 compared to 3.4 pounds for the RF-1000, size medium—but I never noticed that extra 1.6 ounces. I love the positive action and tight seal of the QRSA face shield mechanism, as well as the generous ventilation. Mark’s earlier assessment applies to the RF-1100 as well: “A solid improvement on an already great lid.”
Shoei’s RF-1100 comes in five shell sizes (the 1000 had four) to accommodate a full range of helmet sizes, from XXS-3XL. MSRP: $399.99 for solid colors, $419.99 for metallics and $499.99 for graphics (3XL available in limited solids and metallics but no graphics for $433.99-$454.99).

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The previous Vauxhall VXR8 representing the old version of the lower-spec ClubSport R8, the new VXR8 is now based on HSV E3 GTS model, just launched in Australia. The new are packing heavily revised front- and rear-end styling, a new cabin and a raft of new technology to enhance its appeal to drivers in search of one of the last, great rear-drive V8 super-saloons.

The styling design get ‘Shockwave’ grille, LED daytime running lights and sleek new wing-vents mark the new car out from the front, while the rear features a new ‘Superflow’ rear spoiler, LED tail lamps and twin exhaust tips that mimic the shape of the front grille.