BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics Concept LIVE at 2010 Frankfurt Motor Show

The new BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics Concept was officially unveiled at a preview event to the IAA in Frankfurt. Company chair and CEO Dr. Norbert Reithofer said something very interesting regarding his circle’s chosen outlook powertrain solution.

“The car wishes to evolve through innovation,” said Reithofer . “We are the engines more effective and make the compute of vehicle technology more optimally. In addition, Hybrid is also for us a temporary solution. And especially for large metropolitan areas, a car is required for electric source. We will resume our research work which hydrogen affection.”

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The 2+2 seater BMW Vision Concept is powered by a 1.5-litre 3-cylinder turbo diesel hybrid engine with a totality approach output of 262kW (356 hp) and maximum torque 800Nm (590 lb-ft). It goes to all four wheels via two electric motors located on both the front and rear axles. The 0 – 100km/h tear time is 4.8 seconds and pike velocity is electronically imperfect to 250km/h.

The car’s acceleration and top speed performance are stunning considering it has an usual fuel consumption body of 3.76 litres/100 km (75.1 mpg imp) and CO2 emissions of 99 g/km.

New Bugatti 16C Galibier Concept Revealed

The all-new exclusive Bugatti 16 C Galibier Concept car has revealed at a private event in Molsheim. The Bugatti CEO Franz-Josef Paefgen describes the Galibier is one of several concept studies with which the company is considering for the future of the marque.

The new Galibier Concept powered by a 8-litre 16-cylinder flex-fuel engine with two-stage supercharging. It could produce between 588kW (800hp) and 735kW (1,000hp), all which is channeled to all four wheels using the AWD system. Standard fuel is gasoline but ethanol can be used as an alternative. To cease it operation away from the driver is a set of effective carbon ceramic brakes.

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True to the tease imagery that were flashed recently the rear design four exhaust tailpipes on either wall while the rear chance is integrated with the third brake light which runs vertically from the roof down. The wings and the piece doors are made of polished aluminium and the place of the body is built on evil down hand-made carbon structure reinforced forced (CFRP). Large LED headlights side the imposing Bugatti furnace trellis.

The interior of the Galibier is characterised by the flowing surfboard-shaped dash made of slender covert and leather. The centre console features a large LCD display while the speedometer has been deliberately placed in the inner of the dash so rear passengers can see just how quickly they are stirring. A very tasteful introduce is the Parmigiani removable Reverso Tourbillon Swiss dial which can be tattered on the wrist through its cunningly-intended leather strip.

Previously several names were optional for the 16 C Galibier, including Lydia and Bourdeaux. Nevertheless Bugatti has chosen to name it after the classic 4-door Bugatti Type 57. Galibier is also one of the most stubborn alpine passes along the Tour de France.