AUDI A8,"A Real Spaceship"

The electronic device that allows to remotely unlock and keyless start Audi A8 probably has more memory than the 64 kB computer Apollo 11's lunar module took to the surface of the moon. Next to old Mini the A8 is a real spaceship, jam-packed with powerful, complex, super-fast computer systems beyond the wildest imagination of NASA's best and brightest 43 years ago. And you almost need to be a rocket scientist to drive the thing.

Seat, mirrors, key, go. There wasn't much to adjust in the old Mini -- even the backrests of the front seats were fixed -- so you didn't spend a lot of time sweating the details. In the A8, Audi gives you the opportunity to sweat every detail. Many times over.

Take the front seats. They adjust 18 different ways, and offer three levels of heating and three levels of cooling in addition to five different massage settings. But that's only scraping the surface; deep-dive into the MMI menu and you can really explore the outer limits of the A8's electronic universe. For example, you can set up the lane departure warning system to give you an early, medium or late warning that you're drifting off-line, and then set the level of the artificial warning vibration induced in the steering wheel to low, medium, or strong.

Overkill ? Maybe. Especially as I don't have the lane departure system switched on at all, preferring instead to rely on 36 years of driving experience to make sure I don't randomly drift across lanes on the 405. Indeed, you could argue the Audi A8 - like most of its luxury limousine rivals -- rides a fine line between showcasing high technology and just showing off. 

But the more I live with the car the more I've come to appreciate the fact I can have it set up exactly the way I want it, right down to the most arcane detail. When I walk up to it and press the button on the remote, I do more than just unlock the doors: The Audi wakes up, a zillion electrons zapping this way and that through its man-made neural network as makes itself ready to serve me.

It's taken nearly 8000 miles and a couple of months of fine tuning, but I know that even before I thumb the start button on the center console the suspension and transmission and throttle and steering calibrations are now exactly the way I want them;

 that the sound system and seat and climate control settings are just right; that my iPhone will sync seamlessly with the on-board hands-free system; that the interior mood lighting will fade just the way I want it. I can even Google a nice restaurant near my destination now I've set up the on-board internet connection.

There's only one problem with all this: You have to 
read the owner's manual. It would be great if I could just download the manual directly into my cerebral cortex. Then I'd be as smart as my car.

OTHER INFORMATION :
MSRP          : $78,750 - $133,500

MPG Range : 21 - 27 mpg
Body Style   : Sedan



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Amazing Facts About BMW

THE BMW WAS A GERMAN AIRCRAFT COMPANY.

1 . BMW Logo :

The true meaning of the ‘sky blue and white quartered’ BMW logo is the most controversial issue of the company. According to Dr. Florian Triebel, Executive Board Member of BMW AG, “There are two traditions concerning the significance of the BMW logo and trademark, offering two different interpretations of its sky blue and white fields. One interpretation points to a rotating propeller. The other relates the BMW logo to Bavaria as the place where the products are manufactured”.



                                   2 . About BMW:

BMW AG is a German company and one of the leading manufacturers of automobiles and motorcycles in the world. Founded in 1916 and based in Munich (state capital of Bavaria), Germany, BMW is also the parent company of the MINI and Rolls-Royce car brands. BMW AG stands for Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, or Bavarian Motor Works/Company in English.


3 . The BMW Logo:

The BMW logo consists of a thick black ring encircled by a silver lining. The letters ‘BMW’ are inscribed in a non-serif font in the top half of the black ring.  The gap within the ring is divided into four equal alternative blue and white quarters. The BMW logo, commonly known as "roundel", was created and registered in 1917. The created logo design is remarkably simple and projects an identity that is smart, clear, sporty and image-conscious. It is one of the most distinctive logo designs in the world, speaking highly of a brand-led company. The 1929 Dixi was the first vehicle to carry the famous BMW logo. The BMW logo has been altered very rarely and minutely and has maintained its original look throughout the company's history. Here are some of the logos that have been used since 1917.

4 . The Controversy:

One version of the ‘sky blue and white checker box’ BMW logo myth connects it with a shining silver/white rotating propeller that the engineers of BMW were working on. The other relates the BMW logo to Bavaria as the place where the products of the company are manufactured and with the national colors of Bavaria (sky blue and white).

5 . The SHINING PROPELLER Theory:

BMW's current logo design is said to be evolved from the circular design of a rotating aircraft propeller. The white and blue checker boxes are supposed to be a stylized representation of a white/silver propeller blade spinning against a clear blue sky. The theory is further strengthened with the statement that the image has its origins in World War I in which the Bavarian Luftwaffe flew planes painted in blue and white. It also reflects the origins of BMW as a military aircraft engine maker during WWI and the belief that BMW started as an aero engine manufacturer. According to the company’s journal, “BMW Werkzeitschrift” (1942), the BMW logo emerged when a BMW engineer was testing the company’s first 320 bhp engine. He admired the reflection of the shining disc of the rotating propeller that radiated like an aura of two silver cones. In between the two cones, the blue from the sky shined that made the ‘rotating propeller into four areas of color – silver and blue’.

The engineer, who envisioned this image, also saw three letters – B M W – reflected on the propeller. Thus, the BMW logo was born. However, according to a BMW spokesperson, the BMW logo does not symbolize a spinning propeller (although the imagery did appear in post-WWI advertisements). On other note, this statement is considered by many as merely a bogus claim made by the company to give a logical explanation to the public about the BMW logo’s creation. In fact, the first BMW aero-engine test took place in March 1918 – six months after the BMW logo had been created. Additionally, the founding myth of the BMW logo, the propeller, was a component of the engine that was never manufactured by BMW.

6 . The BAVARIAN FLAG Theory:

For BMW, it was ‘a happy coincidence’ that the BMW logo symbolized the Bavarian flag colors and represented the company’s origin. When the BMW logo was first created, it was prohibited by the Trademark Act to feature ‘national coats of arms or other symbols of national sovereignty’ in a trademark. This led the BMW marketers to come up with a solution of ‘incorrectly configuring the color elements in the BMW logo from a heraldic perspective’, while also keeping its relationship with Bavaria evident.

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World's Top 5 Cars 2011

1. Bugatti Veyron 

267 mph, 0-60 in 2.4 secs. Aluminum, Narrow Angle 8 Liter W16 Engine with 1200 hp, base price is $2,400,000. Although the Bugatti Veyron lost the title to SSC Ultimate Aero on March 2007, Bugatti challenge the record in Germany on July 10, 2010 with the new 2010 Super Sport Version and the Veyron once again claims the title of the fastest car in the world at 267 mph. The original Bugatti Veyron has a top speed of 253 mph, priced at $1,700,000 and equipped with 1001 hp.

#2 is a tie!

2.Hennessey Venom GT: 

260 mph, 0-60 in 2.5 seconds, has a 6.2-liter LS9 Turbocharged V8 Twin Turbo V8 Engine producing 1200 hp, has a price tag of $950,000. The Venom GT has yet to be tested and proven, but could possibly hit a top speed of 275 mph. This might just be the Veyron Super Sport's closest competitor!

2. Koenigsegg Agera R: 

260 mph, 0-60 in 2.9 secs. 5.0-liter V8 Engine with twin turbo’s, housing 1099 hp. Base price is $1,600,000. If you're into snow sports, the Agera R can be fitted with a Ski Box as well as winter tires, not that I would take one on a ski trip or anything like that. While the Agera R has a massive theoretical top speed, the current tested top speed is 260 mph. Expect this snow car to be the Bugatti's arch enemy for the next 5 years. 

3. SSC Ultimate Aero: 

257 mph, 0-60 in 2.7 secs. Twin-Turbo V8 Engine with 1183 hp, base price is $654,400. Tested in March 2007 by Guinness World Records, The SSC Ultimate Aero was the fastest car in the world from March 2007 to July 2010. On March 2011, the Koenigsegg Agera R also surpassed it, forcing this American made car to the #3 spot. Shelby SuperCars will continue their quest to reclaim the fastest car title, and their new SSC Tuatura might do the job (we'll just have to wait).

4. Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo: 

248 mph, 0-60 in 2.8 secs. Twin Turbo All Aluminum V8 Engine with 750 hp, base price is $555,000. Smooth and bad-ass. It will make you want to show it off non-stop.

5. Koenigsegg CCX: 

245 mph, 0-60 in 3.2 secs. 90 Degree V8 Engine 806 hp, base price is $545,568. Made in Sweden, it is the older brother of the Agera R, only losing to 4 other supercars in the world.

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The All New BMW 3 Series 2012

VEHICLE SUMMERY 


Name                                           : BMW 3 series 2012
Model                                          : 320i, 320d, 325i, 325d
Car Body Type                              : Sedan
Segment                                      : D+ Segment
Warranty                                    : 5 year unlimited
Wheel Type                                : Alloy 


ENGINE SPECIFICATION


Displacement                          : 1995cc, 4cyl
Engine Type                            : Petrol
Maximum Power                      : 115 Bhp @ 6400 rpm
Maximum Torque                     : 200 Nm @ 3600 rpm
Fuel Tank                                  : 63 ltrs


DIMENSIONS


Length                                               : 4520 mm
Width                                                 : 1817 mm
Height                                                : 1421 mm

Mileage


Mileage Highway         : 12    kmpl
Mileage City                 : 9      kmpl
Mileage Overall           : 10.6 kmpl 


Available Colors          : Red, Grey, Silver, Black, White


Price                                 : 29,00,000 Ex Show Room Delhi

The 2012 BMW 3-Series Sedan is redesigned with freshened styling, new features, and a new base engine. Coupe, convertible, and wagon versions (see separate reports) of BMW's best-selling car return for 2012 with minor trim but otherwise no significant changes. We expect this to be the final year for the wagon, with revamped coupes and convertibles, as well as high-performance M3 variants to come online for the 2013 model year. Also due for the 2013 model year is a gas/electric hybrid sedan. For 2012, the 3-Series Sedan reprises base 328i and uplevel 335i trim levels, with each sub-divided into Sport Line, Luxury Line, and Modern Line variants, which include specific exterior and interior trim.

Rear-wheel drive is standard and will arrive at dealerships first. BMW's xDrive all-wheel drive is slated for availability in mid-calendar 2012. The 328i is powered by a new 240-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine; this replaces the previous 328i's 230-horsepower 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder. The 335i reprises its 300-horsepower 3.0-liter turbocharged inline 6-cylinder engine. A 6-speed manual transmission is standard, and a new 8-speed automatic is optional. All models have standard engine stop/start, which shuts off the gasoline engine at a stop and restarts it when the driver releases their foot from the brake pedal. Safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain-side airbags, and front-side airbags. Blind-spot alert, lane-departure warning, and forward-collision warning are also available. A surround-view monitor is newly available; this system uses several cameras to project a bird's eye view above the vehicle. Also new is hands-free parallel parking, which uses sensors to help automatically guide the vehicle into a parallel-parking space.

Welcome to BMW 3 Series 2012 Car Section. Here you will find about BMW 3 Series 2012 price in India, review, mileage, specifications, features, cost, accessories and latest on road price of BMW 3 Series 2012 in Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Indor, Bhopal, Jaipur, Kochi, kolhapur, Nashik, Lucknow and Dubai.

It is the small details that tell how BMW is serious about its upcoming New BMW 3 Series 2012. Just take a look over its dynamic design and you will know the differences between it and other sedans of same class. The car comes with stunning headlights and fog lamps. Once you take a look over its rear side, you will encounter with its great sporty design. You can either go for star spoke, double spoke, multi spoke or V-spoke with options of 16, 17 and 18 inch wheels in order to have your own personal tastes. Slide in the car’s front seats and you will notice the firm grip of the steering wheel, black dashboard with high-quality textures, bolstering cushioning seats with good thigh support.

It has been powered with the new aluminum four-cylinder gasoline engines ranging from 135 to 220 horsepower. Engines are mated to a six-speed manual transmission or a six- or seven-speed automatic. It claims to achieve 0-100kmph time in just 6.6 seconds and with a top speed of 245kmph. All in all, this New BMW 3 Series 2012 has been designed to deliver performance in style.

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