2012 Cadillac Ciel Concept

Cadillac Ciel Concept

Cadillac Ciel Concept Celebrates the Journey

Cadillac Ciel Concept

Cadillac nowadays unveiled the Ciel concept, an elegant, open-air grand-touring automobile galvanized by the natural great thing about the California coast.

The Ciel – pronounced 'C-L,' the French translation for sky – could be a four-seat convertible that opens a brand new chapter in Cadillac's style and merchandise ascent, pushing the brand's Art & Science philosophy into a brand new stratum. Ciel could be a new expression of Cadillac's historical grandeur, also as a celebration of open-air motoring.

Cadillac Ciel Concept

'Large, expressive luxury is innate to Cadillac and therefore the Ciel remembers that heritage, whereas suggesting where the complete will go within the future,' said Clay Dean, international style director for Cadillac. 'Authentic luxury is driven by experiences, not simply product, and Ciel is regarding the expertise of the journey.'

The spacious and stylish Ciel could be a grand gesture that explores themes driving Cadillac's explorations into range-topping flagship luxury. it's powered by a twin-turbocharged version of the three.6-liter Direct Injection V-6 engine, paired wîth a hybrid system using lithium-ion battery technology.

Coastal inspiration

Cadillac Ciel Concept

Driving California's Highway one in an open automobile whereas the sun sets, from huge Sur north to Monterey, is that the style of journey the Ciel team envisioned throughout its style.

'The Ciel is regarding the romance of the drive,' said Dean. 'It emulates the good touring cars seen on the greens at Pebble Beach, however wîth a contemporary aptitude that comes Cadillac's vision for the longer term.'

Elegant, authentic details

Cadillac Ciel Concept

Simplicity, authenticity and spaciousness were the guiding principles when it came to developing the Ciel's interior.

'With the Ciel, the journey is that the issue, therefore the interior could be a place of uncompromising comfort and magnificence, with technology that solely makes the journey additional enjoyable,' said Buzyn. 'Simplicity and lightness guarantee nothing distracts from the open driving expertise, whereas the colour and materials lend the sensation that the vehicle's surroundings blends with the environment.'

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2012 BMW i8 Concept

BMW i8 Concept

BMW i8 Concept – emotional, dynamic and economical.

BMW i8 Concept

The BMW i8 Concept and therefore the fascinating approach that underpins it embody the vision of a sustainable up to date sports automobile dropped at life. Its innovative plug-in hybrid concept combines the changed electrical drive system from the BMW i3 Concept - fitted over its front axle - with a high-performance three-cylinder combustion engine manufacturing 164 kW (220 hp)/300 Nm (221 lb-ft) at the rear. the electrical motor within the BMW i8 Concept could be a full-capability unit which may conjointly power the automobile on its own, if needed. However, operating in tandem permits the 2 drive systems to show their respective abilities to the complete, delivering the performance of a sports automobile however the fuel consumption of a little automobile.

BMW i8 Concept

Acceleration of zero to a hundred km/h (62 mph) in beneath 5 seconds combined with fuel consumption within the European cycle of beneath 3 litres per a hundred kilometres (approx. ninety four mpg imp) and average client fuel consumption of between 5 and 7 litres per a hundred kilometres (40.4 - 56.5 mpg imp) - even when driven exhausting - are figures currently beyond the potential of any vehicle powered by a combustion engine of comparable performance. because of its massive lithium-ion battery, which may be charged from a domestic power offer, the BMW i8 Concept will travel up to thirty five kilometres (approx. twenty miles) on electrical power alone. an outsized proportion of short everyday journeys will so be completed with zero emissions. The car's electric-only mode permits it to enter emissions-capped central areas of cities with access restrictions in place for petrol or diesel-powered vehicles. The i8 Concept's potency rating is more enhanced by its ability to come up with energy at each axles. the electrical motor at the front axle recoups most energy on every occasion the driving force brakes, whereas a high-voltage alternator attached to the combustion engine charges the battery, if needed. Added to that, the 2+2-seater offers enough house for four individuals, giving it a high level of everyday practicality.

BMW i8 Concept

The various parts inside a vehicle's structure ought to deal with an especially wide selection of demands, which may solely be addressed to full result by a range of construction ways. for every part, the BMW cluster engineers thus choose the fabric to suit its usage profile and also the demands placed on it, so battery weight isn't any longer a problem. so as to fulfill the engineers' formidable aims, each part has been rigorously developed, examined and, if necessary, changed to optimise its purposeful effectiveness and minimise weight. coming up with the parts specifically for his or her explicit purpose ensures the vehicles work yet and weigh as very little as doable. CFRP plays a significant role in reducing weight. The intensive use of this material – e.g. within the Life module of the BMW i3 Concept and BMW i8 Concept – is unprecedented in volume vehicle production. CFRP is a minimum of as robust as steel, however roughly fifty per cent lighter. By comparison, aluminium would save 'only' thirty per cent in weight over steel. All of that makes CFRP the lightest material obtainable for vehicle body construction that doesn't compromise safety.

i8 Concept

As well as 'conventional' CFRP parts made up of resinated carbon fibre weave, in some areas the BMW i8 Concept additionally contains specially woven CFRP structures referred to as 'braided profiles'. Here, CFRP preforms are woven sort of a sock over a mould. this permits a lot of bigger style freedom, and fewer joints are needed. Flush-fitting connections additionally build the profiles extraordinarily robust. The braided profiles are thus employed in areas – like the door sills, doors and A-pillars – during which bigger strength is needed, not least within the event of a collision. The special producing method concerned makes it extraordinarily straightforward to optimise wall thickness (by adjusting the diameter of the mould). rather more advanced forms can even be achieved while not bonding or the utilization of connecting items and, most significantly, turn out so much fewer waste cuttings. Lower material usage additionally reduces the energy demand.

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2012 BMW i3 Concept

BMW i3 Concept

 BMW i3 Concept – dynamic, compact, emission-free.

BMW i3 Concept

The BMW i3 Concept is an uncompromisingly sustainable vehicle designed for urban areas. Driven purely by electrical power and purpose-built to satisfy the stress of sustainable and emission-free mobility, it embodies an intelligent sort of urban transportation and commuting.

'This automotive concept uses a brand new design that showcases all of its new potentialities and potential. it's the world's initial premium electrical vehicle.' - Andreas Feist, Head of car project BMW i3.

BMW i3 Concept

BMW i3 Concept

The BMW i3 may be a well-resolved all-round concept, with each detail conceived and optimised to fulfil its eventual purpose. Central to its style is that the innovative LifeDrive design, the key to the BMW i3 Concept's charm as a light-weight, safe and spacious automotive. Innovative use of materials and intelligent light-weight style not solely enable the i3 Concept to travel long distances on one charge and supply excellent safety within the event of a collision, they additionally assist in giving the automotive its glorious driving dynamics. The secure arrangement of the battery within the Drive module provides the vehicle a awfully low centre of gravity and optimum weight distribution. the electrical motor over the rear axle - that generates output of one hundred twenty five kW/170 hp and spectacular torque of 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) from a standstill - and alittle turning circle mix to deliver pleasingly crisp driving characteristics and provides the motive force a awfully immediate expertise of the BMW i3 Concept's light-weight style. The BMW i3 Concept accelerates from zero to sixty km/h (37 mph) in below four seconds and from rest to a hundred km/h (62 mph) in but eight seconds. The extraordinarily direct sensation at the wheel is expressed in outstanding agility at low speeds and through turning manoeuvres, and makes parking in difficult things that abundant easier.

BMW i3 Concept

The spacious Life module of the BMW i3 Concept permits the vehicle's interior to boast a very new style. the mixing of all the drive parts at intervals the Drive module removes the requirement for a centre tunnel bisecting the inside, through that power would previously are transferred to the rear wheels. The BMW i3 Concept so offers considerably a lot of interior area than different vehicles wîth constant wheelbase and – through solutions like a full-width seat bench – additionally permits the inside to be tailored extraordinarily effectively to the wants of urban mobility. Added to that, a try of opposing doors and also the omission of B-pillars give an oversized entry space for passengers – and a generous read into the cutting-edge interior for admiring eyes. The BMW i3 Concept offers snug accommodation for four passengers and, with around two hundred litres of boot area, space for his or her bags still. Up front, beneath what would normally be the bonnet, the Life module provides the BMW i3 Concept a separate bags space with area for the charging cable and different things passengers would rather not carry within the passenger compartment.

BMW i3 Concept

BMW i3 Concept

The spacious Life module of the BMW i3 Concept permits the vehicle's interior to boast a completely new style. the combination of all the drive elements among the Drive module removes the necessity for a centre tunnel bisecting the inside, through that power would previously are transferred to the rear wheels. The BMW i3 Concept so offers considerably a lot of interior house than alternative vehicles with identical wheelbase and – through solutions like a full-width seat bench – additionally permits the inside to be custom-made extraordinarily effectively to the requirements of urban mobility. Added to that, a combine of opposing doors and also the omission of B-pillars give an outsized entry space for passengers – and a generous read into the cutting-edge interior for admiring eyes. The BMW i3 Concept offers comfy accommodation for four passengers and, with around two hundred litres of boot house, area for his or her baggage additionally. Up front, beneath what would normally be the bonnet, the Life module offers the BMW i3 Concept a separate baggage space with house for the charging cable and alternative things passengers would rather not carry within the passenger compartment.

BMW i3 Concept

BMW i3 Concept

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2011 Honda Civic Si Concept

Honda Civic Si Concept

 Honda Debuts Sleek and complex ideas for All-New 2012 Civic Si Coupe and Civic Sedan Models
New Civic goes on sale spring 2011

Honda Civic Si Concept

The Honda Civic Si Concept coupe and Civic Concept sedan are creating world debuts at the North yankee International Auto Show nowadays, providing the primary official glimpse at the styling direction of the all-new, ninth-generation 2012 model set to travel on sale this spring, the corporate announced.

'The Civic is thought for providing a balance of 'just-right' packaging, fun-to-drive character and outstanding fuel economy, at a value that even first-time patrons will afford,' said John Mendel, government vp of sales for yankee Honda. 'The redesigned Civic builds on this legacy and guarantees to be the simplest Civic however.'

The 2012 Civic embraces the company's vision as a 'Civic for all individuals,' a phrase originally expressed in defining the goal of the first-generation Civic. With the widest array of engine selections offered in its category, the 2012 Civic lineup intends to fulfill the requirements of an increasing cluster of compact-vehicle patrons with a renewed vision of a 'Civic for all individuals.' the varied vehicle vary includes a sedan and a coupe with typical gasoline models, 2 sporty 'Si' performance versions, along wîth one hybrid and a natural gas alternative-fuel variant. Collectively the depth of the Civic line offers a compelling balance between fuel economy, low emissions and fun-to-drive performance not like the other vehicle within the trade.

Honda Civic Si Concept

As a top-selling model for Honda, this, eighth-generation Civic has sold quite one.5 million units since the 2006 model went on sale in late 2005. The 2006 Civic earned each the celebrated Motor Trend 'Car of the Year' and also the North yankee automobile of the Year awards.

The current-generation Civic continues to be a major entry-point to the Honda complete for younger patrons, introducing on average quite ninety,000 new-car customers below the age of thirty five to the complete per annum. quite ninety five % of all Civics sold within the U.S. as of calendar-year 2010 were made4 in North America at producing facilities in either Greensburg, Indiana or Alliston, Ontario in Canada.

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2011 Audi A1 Clubsport Quattro Concept

Audi A1 Clubsport Quattro Concept

 Audi at 'Worthersee Tour 2011'

• Audi presents the A1 clubsport quattro showcar at the Worthersee
• New adhesive film decals in accessories program for the A1 family
• expertise the Audi A1 clubsport quattro at world.needforspeed.com

Audi A1 Clubsport Quattro Concept

It provides the impression of getting simply emerged from the search, freshly painted, on its thanks to the primary rollout on the race track. The Audi A1 clubsport quattro may be a one-off vehicle engineered to the boundaries of technology for breathtaking dynamics. Audi is presenting the showcar in Reifnitz, within the Austrian state of Kärnten, at the Worthersee tour 2011. The thirtieth edition of this major meeting for Audi, Seat, Skoda and VW fans takes place from June one - four, 2011.

The heart of the Audi A1 clubsport quattro may be a classic Audi gasoline engine – a five-cylinder unit displacing a pair of.5 liters wîth turbocharging and direct fuel injection. Compared wîth the version utilized in the Audi TT RS and RS three Sportback on that it's based mostly, the output of the TFSI has been increased dramatically to 370 kW (503 hp) and 660 Nm (486.79 lb-ft) of torque. most power is accessible between a pair of,500 and 5,300 rpm.

Audi A1 Clubsport Quattro Concept

The turbocharger, intercooler, admission tract and therefore the exhaust line are systematically tuned for top performance. As on the Audi A4 DTM, the tailpipe is found on the left flank, simply in front of the rear wheel.

New accessories for production models
Many of the options of the Audi A1 clubsport quattro can soon show up within the accessories program for the A1 family, that Audi is steadily expanding. Adhesive film decals within the contrasting colours Amalfi White, Ice Silver, metallic and Daytona grey, pearl impact for the vehicles' shoulders are offered immediately.

Another option is that the union sq. lifestyle kit. It contains exterior decals and style components for the inside, each wîth a diamond pattern. Audi is presenting each this and therefore the A1 aerodynamics competition kit at the Wörtherseetour. The client will order this add-on kit painted either within the body color or during a contrasting color. identical applies to the Audi A1 roof spoiler competition kit.

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2011 Aston Martin V12 Zagato Concept

Aston Martin V12 Zagato Concept

 Aston Martin unveils new V12 Zagato

• In fiftieth anniversary year of the long-lasting DB4GT Zagato, Aston Martin introduces a contemporary interpretation of the famous Aston Martin and Zagato collaboration
• New V12 Zagato concept to be premiered at the Villa D'Este Concours on twenty first might to determine client interest



Aston Martin V12 Zagato Concept

• The V12 Zagato can seem within the type of an endurance race automobile to compete at the Nurburgring twenty four hour race on 25/26 June; following tradition of recent new Aston Martins

Gaydon / Lake Como, twenty might 2011. Aston Martin can unveil the beautiful new V12 Zagato endurance racer concept on the shores of Lake Como, Italy at the Villa D'Este Concours tomorrow.

Reviving a collaboration that has created a number of the foremost stunning and sought-after cars within the world, the partnership takes inspiration from the past, to make a contemporary descendent of classics like the DB4GT Zagato, V8 Vantage Zagato and DB7 Zagato based mostly on Aston Martin's final performance interpretation of the Vantage range: the V12 Vantage.

Aston Martin V12 Zagato Concept

Both cars follow Aston Martin's philosophy of racing in close-to-production type however with full FIA safety compliance. V12 Vantage Zagato specification includes a bonded aluminium platform changed with a bespoke steel roll cage, front and rear double wishbone suspension with absolutely adjustable Multimatic DSSV Dampers and a 120ltr endurance racing fuel tank.

The Aston Martin V12 Zagato are going to be shown for the primary time at the Villa D'Este Concours on Saturday twenty first might 2011

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2011 Alfa-Romeo 4C Fluid Metal Concept

Alfa-Romeo 4C Fluid Metal Concept

Alfa Romeo 4C Concept is 'Ambassador DNA Technology'

Alfa-Romeo 4C Fluid Metal Concept

Unveiled during a world premier at the Geneva Motor Show last April and voted 'Most stunning Concept automotive of the Year' by the readers of the German magazine, Auto Bild, the Alfa Romeo 4C Concept exhibited in Frankfurt is distinguished by a replacement and exclusive 'Fluid Metal' exterior color. This new livery, sort of a sheet of solid metal, perfectly fits on the 4C Concept shapes with a fluid and liquid pigment that combined with the bottom creates a silvery reflecting impact and by dynamically running down the sinuous line of the automotive enhances its force and technicality.

Planned to travel on sale throughout 2013, when it's set to bolster Alfa Romeo's international growth set up, beginning these days this compact 'supercar' is 'Ambassador DNA Technology', or ambassador of the engineering heritage that distinguishes the Alfa Romeo vehicles of these days and tomorrow, representing their most advanced level.

Alfa-Romeo 4C Fluid Metal Concept

The Alfa Romeo 4C Concept has a very refined suspension layout (high quadrilateral at the front, MacPherson at the rear) to confirm most agility and road holding. This resolution, at the side of the rear-wheel drive and also the extraordinary weight to power ratio, ensures Alfa Romeo driving pleasure, enhanced even any by the load distribution (40% on the front axle and hr on the rear axle). The Concept takes up the brand's sporting tradition, taking us back to its origins when agility and also the weight to power ratio were the keys to a successful racing vehicle, and mixing these aspects wîth the Alfa Romeos that take to the road daily.

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