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BMW-Alpina B7


Alpina Burkard Bovensiepen GmbH is an automobile manufacturer based in Buchloe, in the district Ostallgäu in Bavaria, Germany, who sell their own cars based on BMW cars. Alpina is working closely with BMW, and processes are integrated into production lines of BMW, Alpina and recognized by TUV as a car manufacturer, unlike other performance specialists aftermarket tuners. For example, the Alpina B7 product on the assembly line Dingolfing, Germany, in collaboration with BMW 7-series proper. For the 2011 model year, is B7 twin-turbo 4.4-liter BMW V8 assembled by hand at the factory Alpina in Buchloe, Germany, before being sent to BMW for the installation and the whole vehicle then returned to Alpina to the end.
Alpina Burkard founded Bovensiepen (b. 1936) in 1965, Burkard Bovensiepen KG Kaufbeuren, Bavaria, southern Germany. The original name can be traced back to Dr. Rudolf Bovensiepen, his father, whose company manufactures office equipment. Although Alpina has started to produce typewriters, the original Alpina ceased in the late 1960's efforts to change the textile industry. In 1965, Burkard BMW tuning company was founded after the success of its investment in the stock market. He began his commercial position of the typewriter factory original outbuildings Alpina. The company worked carburetors and modified cylinder heads. In 1970, seventy employees, the agreement changed the original location in Kaufbeuren and Buchloe.Between 1968 and 1977, Alpina cars did well in competition. The culmination was in 1970 when the team's cars won the European Touring Car Championship, the German Hillclimb Championship, rally and racing championships and the prestigious 24 Hours of Spa.

Since late 1970, Alpina has been recognized by TUV as a car manufacturer to Alpina cars are built and registered as Alpina instead of BMW, Alpina although can be bought and serviced at local BMW dealerships and is covered in the event a warranty issue. The distinguishing signs of vehicles alloy wheels Alpina 20 'ALPINA Blue' patented metallic paint, and more expensive interior materials used to manufacture the exclusive interior appointments. A typical pattern blue and green (the same as in the logo) is often used on interior parts such as sewing on leather and different fabrics used in upholstery. Also, a thin, almost like a scene outside agency Pinstripe gold or silver is also a mark of Alpina cars.
Compared with cars from BMW Motorsport rooted in a subsidiary of BMW M, Alpina vehicles foodstuffs should be more emphasis on luxury, higher torque and an automatic transmission to manual or semi-automatic transmissions. For example, for high-performance variants of the BMW E60 5-series, B5 offers a different approach to performance and implementation. Unlike typical of BMW M M5, which is breathable, attending the high speed and razor-sharp throttle 5.0L V10, Alpina B5 uses 4.4-liter supercharged V8 that produces power similar and significantly higher torque output less experienced rpm, and then driving effort.












BMW 5-Series



This article focuses on the BMW executive lounges built since 1972. For BMW luxury cars built in the 1950s, see the BMW 501. The BMW 5 Series is a medium and executive car manufactured by BMW since 1972. The car is now in its sixth generation, is sold in sedan and touring body styles.

The 5 Series is named to be the fifth car (new series) after the V-8 and Isetta era. The previous models were the 700, the (new class), the 'New Six' 2500/2800/Bavaria and CS. Series 5 is intended to replace the former New Six sedan. The body was designed by Marcello Gandini, based on the 1970 Garmisch Bertone 2002ti Geneva Auto Show BMW. Gandini also did the Fiat 132 and Alfa Romeo Alfetta, two other cars that have a similar design.



There have been six generations of 5-series so far. To distinguish between them, refer to their unique chassis numbers (or Exx FXX). BMW 5 Series began the tradition is named after the three-digit number. The first digit (5 in this case) represents the model, and the last two digits (usually) to represent the entire engine dl, which is the main distinguishing difference. Other letters or words can be added at the end of a three-digit number to identify the type of fuel (petrol or diesel), the details of the engine or transmission, and the style of the body. 'I' originally stood in the (fuel) "injection".

Bertone Pandion



The Italian manufacturer Bertone concept car presented today at Pandion Geneva Motor Show. The concept celebrates the centenary of Alfa Romeo and its name comes from the animal world, as Pandion haliaetus is the scientific name of an osprey: a sea hawk, which nests and live in coastal areas. Pandion is powered by a 4.7-liter, 450 HP 8 cylinder engine Alfa Romeo. Pandion design is based on (Skin and Frame) design language, (skin) refers to the serpent in the logo of the Italian world-class expertise in the beautiful, seductive forms, and (Frame) refers to the cross in logo that represents the mechanical quality of high performance Italian racing cars.

before the concept is defined by a sloping hood Alfa carved typical quad headlights, a typical five horizontal radiator grille bars and doors that open by turning the back to a perfect finish to 90 degrees above the center of the rear wheel lifting the entire body side of the vehicle, the front bumper of the rear fender.




After two years of absence on the international scene, Bertone return to Geneva Motor Show, unveiling a concept car making its world premiere here: Pandion, an aggressive yet beautiful coupe designed as a tribute to Alfa Romeo one hundred anniversary. The Pandion: an extreme sports car and controversial typically Bertone. The size of the concept car (4,620 mm long, 1971 mm wide, 1230 mm wheelbase 2850 mm) provides a compact sports car exterior dimensions with a feeling of sports car and inside, all powered by a 4.7 liter, 450 hp 8 - cylinder Alfa Romeo engine.

Pandion is the first car produced by Mike Robinson in his new role as director of design and brand Bertone. Pure (dream car), Pandion takes its rightful place as a member of the historical family Bertone Alfa Romeo: cars have always been icons of style, covering the history of the car and the Italian design quality outstanding craftsmanship, proving to be the milestones in the world for automotive design.

The name comes from the animal world, as Pandion haliaetus is the scientific name of an osprey, a hawk nesting sea and live in coastal areas. The designers, led by Mike Robinson, the wings was inspired to invent the mechanisms predators spectacular opening the door, and hawks project facial markings Alfa family feeling tradition in the new age design. In nearly a century of tradition Bertone, is not the first time that the natural wonders that have inspired the name of concept cars. Just think of the Corvair Testudo (1963) and by no means a coincidence, the Alfa Romeo Babysitting (1964), carabids (1968) and Delfino (1983).


Bentley Continental GT

The Bentley Continental GT is two plus two coupe touring, published in 2003, replacing the old Rolls-Royce-based Continental R and T. It is equipped with a 5,998 cc (366.0 cubic inches) (6.0 liters) twin-turbo W12 engine that produces an output DIN rated at 560 metric horsepower (412 kW, 552 hp) 6100 rpm and torque of 650 Newton-meters ( 479 ft • lbf) at 1.600 to 6.100 rpm. transmission Torsen-based permanent four-wheel is standard. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h (0 to 62.1 km / h) in 4.8 seconds, and go to a top speed of 318 km / h (197.6 mph).

The four-door Continental Flying Spur sedan was first introduced at the Geneva Motor Show 2005. The Flying Spur uses most of the technical underpinnings of the Bentley Continental GT, and was introduced to European markets and North America in the summer of 2005. In general, the Bentley Continental GT and Flying Spur have driven Bentley annual production of about 1,000 units in 2003 to 9,200 units in 2006.

The Flying Spur is the 12-cylinder engine 6 liter that could accelarate from 0-60mph in 4.9 seconds. Unlike a conventional 12-cylinder with two rows of six, 6-liter engine of the Continental is set in four banks of three cylinders in W formation. Therefore, despite its small size, this engine can produce 552bhp (412kW). The Flying Spur Speed is 194 mph (312 kmh).

A notable aspect of the Continental Flying Spur is its grille. Designed to resemble traditional chromed brass mesh is a metal base coated with plastic. This was mounted as a safety device is designed to disintegrate in a collision with a pedestrian.

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