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Lately a lot of people have been down on BMW, from weird designs to bloated and heavy cars and even the deletion of manual transmissions from certain models. Quite a few accusations have been flying around that The Ultimate Driving Machine is becoming a misnomer.<br />
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Instead of taking all of this lying down, BMW has been hitting back, and I couldn't be happier. Just yesterday, it revealed the all-new M2, which looks impressive, to say the least.<br />
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If you read nothing else about this car and just drool over the pictures, know this: It produces more torque than any M3 in history, it comes with a manual transmission and rev-matching, there's a fully-variable Active M Differential and it has an aluminum suspension.<br />
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Nestled under the hood is a potent 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine (yay!). The thing pumps out 365 horsepower at 6,500 rpm, with a redline of 7,000 rpm. The big takeaway is it packs more of a punch than the 1 M Coupe, which was a great performance car. When it comes to torque, there's 343 lb.-ft. available, which is plenty of twisting force to snap you back in the seats, plus that peak amount is available from a low 1,400 rpm all the way to 5,560 rpm. As has been the practice lately with BMW and other automakers, there's an overboost function that will temporarily increase torque output to 369 lb.-ft. of torque, but it's only available 1,450 to 4,750 rpm.<br />
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For those who are really into engine design, they should know this is an all-new design. It's made entirely of aluminum, which lends itself to better performance and efficiency. Engineers worked to optimize its thermodynamics. The closed-deck design is highly rigid, which allows for higher cylinder pressure and obviously better horsepower/torque figures. The configuration also means the water jacket for the cylinders is closed up top.<br />
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Some components were sourced from the M3 and M4, such as the crankshaft main bearing shells, the pistons, etc. You can find the turbo integrated into the exhaust manifold, all in the name of efficiency. Other efficient designs include the electric power steering drawing zero electricity when the car's traveling straight, brake energy regeneration, the oil pump being map-controlled and the coolant pump only running as needed.<br />
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BMW says that with the optional M Double Clutch Transmission (DCT) and launch control turned on, the 2016 M2 can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.2 seconds. If you want to row the gears yourself with the manual transmission, that time increases to 4.4 seconds, which is still great. You can go up to 155 in the car, thanks to electronic limits. <br />
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The M2 is definitely made for track days. Engineers used a second oil sump cover, plus a special suction system to ensure no oil starvation happens during hard braking or the car whipping around turns. An electrically controlled flap in the exhaust system helps maintain optimal back-pressure.<br />
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Another great piece of news is that the electronic helps don't take away all of the fun, when you want it. More specifically, the dynamic stability control works with M Dynamic Mode. Drivers can select Sport+ mode for track driving, which means electronic interventions come later and allow for more wheel slip, so you can drift it around corners on a track. At the same time, there are still the electronic helpers to prevent the car from careening out of control. You won't get monster drifts out of the M2, but you can do moderate drifts. This might not satisfy everyone, but it's better than the tech taking away all of the fun.<br />
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One of the best parts of the 2016 BMW M2 is that it looks great. This is a positive sign for BMW, and hopefully it's a taste of things to come.<br />
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If you didn't catch the Faraday Future reveal of its ultra-secretive Zero1 Concept vehicle last night, you didn't miss much. I watched it online and immediately wanted that 45 minutes of my life back. The really sad part was I was excited to see what the company had in store, because I'm all for shaking things up and getting more electric cars out there.<br />
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="more"></a>When the sheet was pulled off  the car, the first thing I thought was that the whole thing was a joke. Like so many others, I saw the leaked photos of the FFZero1 concept online a little before the reveal, and dismissed them as pure rubbish. But there it was, plain as day, a car so zany-looking and impractical that it was shocking.<br />
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It reminded me of something I couldn't quite zero in on. Later, I realized what it was: The Homer, that ill-fated car from the Simpsons that sunk a man's career.<br />
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Instead of giving us a vehicle that is made for the everyman, Faraday Future decided to make something only billionaires could possibly afford. It's a bad foot to start off on, despite the company claiming it will quickly debut more practical models for production. Maybe it will, but right now things don't look so good.<br />
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Tesla has been struggling to really pump up its sales numbers because most people can't afford the Model S or Model X. The Model 3 will be incredibly important simply for the fact it promises accessibility.<br />
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One other thing about the Faraday Future reveal: the company's executives love the sound of their own voices. There was more talk than substance in the presentation, with the phrase "the future of mobility" thrown out at least 30 times. Topping it all off, the car on the stage was a shell, with no electric powertrain, no batteries and no fun. I won't go so far as to call Faraday Future vaporware, but I'm not defending it against people who are.<br />
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Lotus Has Added Lightness with the Exige Sport 350

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Anyone who knows Lotus is aware that the British Automaker doesn't make its cars fast by dropping a huge V-8 engine under the hood. Instead, the philosophy Lotus has prescribed to is adding lightness to a car to increase speed, not just pouring more horsepower and torque at the situation. The latest example of this idea in action is the new Lotus Exige Sport 350.<br />
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The Exige s is already a pretty lightweight car, but Lotus took things further by shedding another 112 pounds. That makes the curb weight for the Exige Sport 350 just under 2,500 pounds. To drop that much weight, Lotus combed through the car for anything that could be ditched or made with lighter materials. Some of the design changes involve an exposed gearshift mechanism and a louvred engine cover.<br />
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Power comes from a supercharged 3.5-liter V-6 engine sourced from none other than Toyota. It generates 345 horsepower and 295 lb.-ft. of torque, which both peak at 4,500 rpm. Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph is blistering at a mere 3.7 seconds. Top speed is limited to 170 mph.<br />
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Lotus also retuned the suspension, which is supposed to help improve steering response.<br />
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See the car in action and hear the roar of that force-fed V-6 in the video below:<br />
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6 Ways You Are Prematurely Killing Your Car without Realizing

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<span lang="RO" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">For most people, a car is their second biggest investment. It is a reliable form of transportation that takes them anywhere they want. And yet, many treat their car as any other regular appliance. Sure, the elements can be tough on your car, but your bad habits might be making things worse than bad weather. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="RO" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">      </span></span></b><b><span lang="RO" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">You Never Check or Change Your Car’s Oil<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="RO" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">According to AutoMD, cited by abcnews.com, one of the most common and most costly problems car owners face is related to oil. Although car engines today don’t burn oils as they used to, a lot of issues can still arise. By simply checking the oil level every couple of weeks, you will be able to catch most problems on time. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="RO" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Oil level isn’t the only problem that is prematurely killing your car. As the old oil passes through your engine, it can have a huge impact on is integrity. If you don’t change your car’s oil regularly, your engine will wear out, and your vehicle will suffer. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="RO" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Another common problem that can affect your car is neglecting to change your car’s air filter. Just like a person, a car needs to breathe to survive. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="RO" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The air filter is your car’s respiratory system. If not enough clean air passes through, the performance will drop significantly. Since bad news loves company, guess what else will suffer damages if the airflow is restricted? The heart of the car itself, the engine, which will overheat and cost you a lot of money. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="RO" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Cars need proper maintenance to run smoothly. Neglecting to change the steering fluid, coolant or transmission fluid is a surefire way to get your car sick. Anyone can lift a hood and check the fluid levels, so you don’t have to schedule an appointment with a mechanic every other week. Doing this on a regular basis will keep your car running well and your maintenance costs down. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="RO" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Consider adding a transmission oil filter and a bypass engine. They screen the fluid to 3 microns, and they do that using a small amount of oil. Also, a coolant filter prevents overheated parts, so do your car and yourself a favor and invest a bit in this. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="RO" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">If every time you hit the brakes, you hear a screeching noise, then that’s your car telling that it’s time to change your disc-brake pads. The pads that stay between the rotor and the metal caliper wear down at some point because of the friction. Neglecting to change the pads will not only affect the effectiveness of the brakes, but it will also damage the rotor. As a rule of thumb, you should change the brake pads every 20,000-25,000 miles.</span></div>
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<b><span lang="RO" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">5.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">      </span></span></b><b><span lang="RO" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Your Shock Absorbers Are Shockingly Worn<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="RO" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Well, not so shockingly, but since they perform a lot of duties of great importance to your car’s suspension, handles and rides, you should expect them to wear fast. They basically “decide” how your car takes the corners regarding comfort and handling, and they’re the difference between comfort and discomfort when it comes to potholes and bumps. Your car suspension elements will wear extremely fast, especially if you live in a place with a cold climate. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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6 Ways You Are Prematurely Killing Your Car without Realizing

2013 Dodge Journey. Image courtesy of Dodge. For most people, a car is their second biggest investment. It is a reliable form of tran...

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<i>The BMW Z4 GT3 fixed pioneered a wide range of vehicles that are derived from the sales and distribution of BMW Motorsport. Details further improvements made to the beginning of 2014, and this car was once again set out to capture the BMW team private and drivers at the event and in the championship run in accordance with the regulations of the GT3 in Europe, Asia and North America.</i></div>
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Features block V8 engine produced by <u>BMW</u> Foundry in Landshut. BMW Plant Dingolfing contributes the rear-axle transmission, among others. Front and rear apron, hood, roof, mudguards, rear wing, and many other parts made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic.</div>
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<u>The BMW Z4 GT3</u> steel chassis, where salvation is made of high tensile steel precision welded tubes, manufactured by BMW Plant Regensburg. Thus, the race car chassis came off the production line is the same as the version of the BMW Z4. Only at the end of the production process does not diverge much from the standard production racing chassis, so it can be done by hand. In total, it takes about 700 people per hour to actually assemble the <u>BMW Z4 GT3.</u></div>
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2013 is a successful year for the <b>BMW Z4 GT3</b>, winning many races in GT series around the world. It also claimed his first podium finish at the Nürburgring 24 hours, where <i>BMW </i>was runner-up and given the best Motorsport 2015</div>
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<i>Length: 4.387 mm</i></div>
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<i>Height: 1.210 mm</i></div>
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<i>Wheel base: 2.509 mm</i></div>
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<i>Tank capacity: 115 liters</i></div>
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<i>Engine type: eight-cylinder, V-configuration</i></div>
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<i>Capacity: 4, 361ccm</i></div>
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<i>Max output: approx. 535bhp ' depending on the rules that limit the air '</i></div>
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<i>Bore x Stroke: 92 x 82mm</i></div>
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<i>Max. spin machine: 8750 rpm</i></div>
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Lamborghini and Pirelli combine for special-edition Aventador

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Lamborghini and Pirelli combine for special-edition Aventador</h3>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: x-small;">The Pirelli Edition Aventador is powered by the same 515 kW (700 hp) V12 as standard Aventadors</span></div>
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Lamborghini and Pirelli have come together to celebrate over 50 years of collaboration. To mark the occasion, the Italian auto maker has unveiled its Aventador LP 700-4 Pirelli Edition, a styling special that goes on sale in 2015.<br />
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There are two different paint layouts available for the<b> Aventador Lamborghini</b> has not revealed details about pricing on the Pirelli Edition Aventador A red stripe down the Aventador's roof is one of the Pirelli styling touches  A range of matte and gloss colors are available, including black top and white body shown here </div>
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Changes to the Aventador are limited to styling. The first package is made up of a matte black finish on the roof, pillars, mirrors and hood, which contrast with the lower body's glossy finish in black, yellow, red, white or two different shades of silver. The second option eschews matte black for a high-gloss black finish on the upper parts of the car, which contrasts with the lower body's matte finish, available in a smaller range of colors.</div>
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Highlighting Lamborghini's relationship with Pirelli is a set of red stripes that run along the Aventador's roofline, and red brake calipers hide behind the gloss black 20-inch front wheels and 21-inch rears. Naturally, the 700-4 Pirelli Edition's wheels are shod in pinstriped Pirelli tires.</div>
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Inside, the red stripes continue. Red stitching adorns the<b><u> Aventador</u></b>'s seats, and a stripe runs across the car's roof and seats. Each Pirelli Edition Aventador is also fitted with a plaque, signifying the car's unique nature.</div>
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Mechanically, the Pirelli Edition Aventador is powered by the same 515 kW (700 hp) V12 as standard Aventadors, with an identical 0-100 km/h (62 mph) time of 2.9 seconds.</div>
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Deliveries begin in mid-2015, with no word on what the premium a Pirelli <u>Edition Aventador will command over the standard coupe or roadster.</u></div>
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Source : <a href="http://www.lamborghini.com/en/home/" target="_blank">Lamborghini</a></div>

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