wiesmann mf4-s

 Coinciding with the 20th anniversary of its factory opening, German boutique automaker Wiesmann will offer a special edition of its MF4. The MF4-S, as it's called, utilizes the same M3-sourced V-8, but now with 420 hp -- some 53 hp over the base model.
Wait, what's a Wiesmann anyways? The automaker was founded in 1985 by brothers Martin and Friedhelm Wiesmann. Their factory resides in Dulmen, Germany, and produces a smattering of specialty, handmade rear-wheel-drive vehicles every year. Each car receives power from BMW drivetrains; the MF4 with the aforementioned M3 engine (available with either manual or DCT transmissions), and the MF5 with the 5.0L V-10 from the M5.
Wiesmann outfits the special edition MF4-S with a center console engraved with the owner's name and production number, exclusive embroidery and unique instrumentation. Wiesmann will produce only 30 examples of the MF4-S.

wiesmann mf4-s

 wiesmann mf4-s

wiesmann mf4-s

volkswagen polo

 Volkswagen took the cover off its fifth generation Polo at the Geneva Motor Show. Although the new compact is larger and more powerful than its predecessor, the Polo weighs 7.5% less, offers strong fuel economy, and even lower emissions.
The new styling bears a strong resemblance to the striking Scirocco and sixth-generation Golf. The design team at VW has stretched the track to 57.6-in. front and 57.3-in. rear to give a wider stance. The Polo also grows in length by 1.4-in. and in width by 1.2-in., but drops in height by 0.5-in. These changes have increased head, shoulder and legroom as a result, but at an undisclosed amount. The interior also receives white backlit dials and aluminum highlights. Customers can opt for an air conditioned glove box, MP3 capability and a touchscreen satellite navigation system.
New to the Polo lineup are a 105-hp 1.2-liter turbocharged gasoline engine and a 1.6-liter BlueMotion diesel engine, the latter supplanting the 1.4-liter TDI. Volkswagen claims the new 90-hp diesel will return 74 mpg UK (62 mpg) combined and emit 96 g/km of CO2. Even further, VW will unveil its second generation of BlueMotion diesels in 2010, which will raise the mileage envelope even further through automatic stop-start systems and regenerative braking. All engine options come equipped with five- or six-speed manual transmissions, with an optional seven-speed dual-clutch transmission available on the 80-hp 1.4-liter engine.
Production of the new Polo begins this summer and customers can expect to receive theirs by October. We're likely to see the refreshed Polo cross the pond in the not-too-distant future.

volkswagen polo

 volkswagen polo

 volkswagen polo

volkswagen polo

toyota verso

 One of Toyota's Geneva debuts is the redesigned Verso, Europe's bigger version of the Matrix. It seats seven thanks to a third row of seats in the back and Toyota has improved its Easy Flat-7 system to allow both the second- and third-row seats to fold flat more easily, creating more room for cargo. Toyota has also stretched the wheelbase and widened the front and rear tracks to make more space for second- and third-row passengers and redesigned the suspension geometry to compensate for the new dimensions.
The Verso will be one of the first platforms to receive Toyota's new Optimal Drive technology, which incorporates several technologies to reduce engine weight and mechanical losses and to maximize efficiency and minimize emissions. In the Verso, Toyota says the technology has improved fuel economy by up to 20% and emissions up to 12% over the outgoing model.
The Verso will receive 1.6L and 1.8L Valvetronic gas engines mated to a six-speed manual transmission. Toyota's Multidrive S Continuously Variable Transmission will be available on the 1.8L engine. An updated 2.0L diesel and a carried-over 2.2L diesel will also be offered, and a new six-speed automatic transmission will be come optional for those engines in July.

toyota verso

 toyota verso

 toyota verso

toyota verso

spyker c8 aileron

 The Spyker C8 Aileron is poised as a true performance car, and if all goes as planned, it will help boost the brand's dwindling image and profits.
True to tradition, the C8 Aileron is a mid-engine sports car built upon an all-aluminum frame that utilizes aluminum body panels (the concept version is shown). Aeronautics and motorsport are two major inspirations, and the new car wears numerous jet-like turbine bits, scoops, louvers and spoilers. LED lights are positioned fore and aft, while "Rotorblade" 19-in. wheels set before AP Racing carbon ceramic stoppers culminate the exterior theme.
In the belly of the Dutch car resides an Audi-sourced 400-hp 4.2L V-8 connected to either a six-speed Getrag manual or six-speed ZF automatic transmission. The auto option is a first ever in a Spyker.
It takes around six leather hides to completely line the interior of the Aileron that's available in 14 colors. Incorporated in the aluminum and leather clad cabin is a seven-speaker multimedia system from famed audio company Kharma. As an option, owners can also place Chronoswiss dials on the dash.
No MSRP has been set, but a price tag of no less than $300,000 is expected

spyker c8 aileron

 spyker c8 aileron

 spyker c8 aileron

spyker c8 aileron

rolls-royce 200ex

 Rolls-Royce coyly calls this the 200EX, saying it's merely a concept that shows the design direction for an as yet unnamed smaller, less expensive sedan designed to sell alongside the stately Phantom. But the production version of this car, code-named RR4, will look virtually identical.
The RR4 will feature the third evolution of Rolls-Royce's now familiar headlight graphic, first seen on the BMW-designed Phantom, and a variation on the laid-back grille treatment that debuted on the Phantom coupe and convertible. With a 'faster' backlight and C-pillar, and convex bodyside, it's a much more rakish looking sedan than the Phantom, though at 212.6 in long and 61 in tall, it's still an imposing car.
Despite rumors the RR4 would be heavily based on the new BMW 7-series, Rolls-Royce says the car has a unique unibody "which is not shared with any other vehicle". The RR4's proportions, cowl height, and door apertures are totally different to those of the new 7-series; if the two cars share any metal, it's buried very deep in the structure. The body will be built at BMW's Dingolfing plant in Germany, then shipped to the purpose-built Rolls-Royce plant in Goodwood, England, for painting, trimming, and final assembly. BMW has added a mezzanine floor to the plant for the trim and wood shops, to create extra room for the RR4 line

rolls-royce 200ex

 rolls-royce 200ex

 rolls-royce 200ex

rolls-royce 200ex

rinspeed ichange concept

 Swiss Porsche tuner and prototype car builder Rinspeed has been concocting outlandish concepts at Geneva for some time now and the iChange is one of its most innovative yet. The three-passenger car does just as its name suggests: changes from a sleek one-person speedster into a three-person people mover at the press of a button.
As the efficiency of cars becomes their centerpiece, Rinspeed designed the shape-shifting concept to be energy conserving in all forms. It achieves its best fuel economy and least environmental impact while carrying only the driver. With two more on board, the energy consumption increases, but only for the time they are onboard and strapped in, Rinspeed is quick to point out. The iChange features an aerodynamic optimized exterior and is powered by a zero-emission 150 kW lithium ion charged motor.
At the heart and soul of the iChange is a lithium battery supply capable of being stacked in two different configurations depending on drive distance. The batteries allow for a 220 km/h (137 mph) top speed and can propel the 1050 kg (2310 lbs) concept to 62 mph in just above 4 sec., the coachbuilder claims. A six-speed transmission borrowed from Subaru sends the power to the forged 17-in. front and 18-in. rear wheels.
Take a tour of its exterior and the iChange's uniqueness truly makes its mark. Not only does it appear futuristic, but it actually features a slew of next-generation technologies poised to make it in the mass-produced automotive scene. Solar panels on its roof and flanks provide power to the climate control fans, while at the same time charge the essential battery packs.
No need for clumsy door handles here, the iChange's roof lifts to let in passengers looking for an eco-friendly ride. Keys are a thing of the past too, with everything in this concept controlled via the driver's Apple iPhone. Once inside, occupants will be treated to a Harmon Kardon GreenEdge infotainment experience that's been built to be just as clear, crisp and encompassing as standard audio systems, but of course, at a smaller cost to the environment. Its Intel processor uses less energy and its intelligent navigation directs drivers on a less impactful route. Wool and leather comfort all in this designer cabin space of the future.

rinspeed ichange concept

 rinspeed ichange concept

 rinspeed ichange concept

rinspeed ichange concept

rinspeed

 The Rinspeed E2 concept represents an "answer to the fast changing requirements of the market and sociopolitical perception about the tuning industry," according to the press release.
The company starts with an Abarth-tuned 160-hp Fiat 500, and outfits the car with an energy management system which the driver can control with a button. In "Commuting" mode, the E2 generates just enough power for city-driving: 60 hp. In this mode, Rinspeed estimates the hatchback will return above 55 mpg. For a bit more enthusiasm, the driver can select "Highway" mode, which provides an additional 100 hp to the near 2000 lb hatch. Here fuel economy falls to a still-respectable 33 mpg, Rinspeed claims.

rinspeed

 rinspeed

 rinspeed

rinspeed

porsche cayenne diesel

 The Porsche Cayenne Diesel uses a 3.0-liter V-6 -- sourced from the upcoming Audi Q7 TDI -- that produces 240 hp and over 405 lb-ft of torque. Even more impressive than the torque figure is the average fuel economy: Porsche cites consumption at 9.3 liters per 100 kilometers, which should translate to 25 mpg, and a 0-62 time of 8.3 seconds. Pricing for the European model begins at 47,250 euro (equal to $60,000 at today's exchange rates), with plans still underway for its introduction to other markets outside of the EU, which, of course, could mean the U.S.

porsche cayenne diesel

 porsche cayenne diesel

 porsche cayenne diesel

porsche cayenne diesel