2011-2012 BMW M6 G Power On The Luxury Sport Car

This year propeller heads from all around the country converged on Elkhart Lake,WI to testify to all things BMW. Brenda and I headed west on I-24 on August 23rd for what has become ritual - BMW CCA's Oktoberfest. Lots of rain on the way to Chicago. In record time we were in the Loop where we met 2011 BMW M6 friends from Houston, TX. We had a wonderful dinner and strolled about the city. Sunday morning we headed for Navy Pier for sightseeing and even managed to get in an architectural tour of the city. Brenda and I used to live in Chicago, but a lot has changed in 30 years. Early afternoon found us headed north to Elkhart Lake to be about things O'fest. After checking in we took a stroll about the premises of our home for the next week, the...

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2011 Honda Pilot 4WD SUV Car Full Technology System

 The Honda Pilot was designed to fill a large American demand, particularly a larger SUV Car with third-row seating. Prior to the introduction of the Pilot, Honda only had the compact crossover SUV CR-V, and the Honda Passport which is truck-based and intended as a quick-fix, as the company recognized the competition from other refined mid-sized SUVs and crossovers. The Pilot shares underpinnings and the powertrain with the Acura MDX luxury SUV, and their platforms are shared with the Honda Odyssey minivan and the Honda Accord sedan. The Pilot’s unibody construction and independent suspension is designed to provide handling similar to that of car; however, it is also fortified with integrated perimeter frame rails, which helps it withstand...

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The ‘CYCLONE’ TM400R

.Nicknamed the ‘CYCLONE’ the TM400R was the first Japanese production motocrosser to be mass-produced. The huge 82.5mm bore piston turned out 40 bhp at 6,500 rpm and along with the fan-finned cylinder head it had a compression ratio of 7.3 : 1. The crankshaft halves were not full circle type as fitted to most two-stroke engines and made the engine rev more; one answer was to fit aftermarket flywheel weights made by Competition Dynamics in the USA. The clutch was based on the T500 road bike with seven fibre drive plates and seven metal driven plates it was operated by a rack and pinion type mechanism. A five-speed gearbox provided transmission. Carburation was provided by a Mikuni 34mm carburettor featuring a fuel trap around the main jet, developed...

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG isn't just impalpable to get with, but Kicherer's postulate on the tune is definitely writer... stealthy. For starters, the Teutonic tuner wrapped the car in change dim group for a many restrained visage. It then replaced the big Silvern Principal in the representative with a blacked-out empty framing that looks equivalent a horn whale's interpreter. And time the rims on the 20-inch wheels (21 in the rearward) are shining for a soft differ, the spokes get a dark communicating as substantially. Matte-finish element fibre minify and aero pieces play the boilersuit collection.Underhood, the engine has been adjusted from the product 563 h.p. and 479 lb-ft of force up to 621 h.p. (equal to 630 on the quantity touchstone,...

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Next Generation 2011-2012 MItsubishi Lancer Evolution SE-MR

The Mitsubishi Evolution was originally intended only for Japanese markets, but demand on the "grey import" market led the Evolution series to be offered through Ralliart dealer networks in the United Kingdom and in various European markets from around 1998. Mitsubishi decided to export the eighth generation Evolution to the United States in 2003 after witnessing the success Subaru had in that market with their Impreza WRX, a direct competitor in other global regions. Japanese-spec cars were limited by a gentlemen's agreement to advertise no more than 280 PS (206 kW; 276 hp), a mark already reached by Evolution IV. Therefore, each subsequent version has unofficially evolved above the advertised power figures, with the Japanese-spec Evolution...

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2011 Jaguar XKR and 2011 Jaguar Special Edition The Amazing Car

The supercharged Injection 32-valve 5.0-litre 2011 Jaguar XKR is available in either coupe or convertible form, finished in ‘Anthracite’ paintwork, plus a black hood for the convertibles. The 2011 Jaguar XKR cars share much of the sophisticated mechanical specification of the Jaguar XJR , including a 20 inch version of the eye-catching R Performance ‘Montreal’ BBS alloy wheel, adding to the powerful sporting presence. This is further emphasised by Brembo brakes, red Jaguar ‘growler’ wheel centres, wire mesh grilles and the bonnet louvres. An exclusive red, black and silver Jaguar XKR bonnet badge delivers the finishing exterior touch. The 2011 Jaguar XKR interior showcases an array of new, R Performance aluminium trim details, which add a distinctly...

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New Evolutions Jaguar XJR 100 In Jaguar 2011 Jaguar XJR

Sir William Lyons was born on September 4, 1901. On his 21st birthday, he co-founded the company that became Jaguar Cars Ltd and remained its guiding spirit for 50 years. Always a shrewd businessman, his vision created one of the world’s best-known automotive brands. Above all, though, he excelled in the styling of cars and played an active role in creating such famous Jaguars as the XK 120 (1948), the E-type (1961) and XJ6 (1968). He died in 1985. The commemorative Jaguar XJR 100 and Jaguar XKR 100 embody traditions that Sir William Lyons himself established for the company right from its earliest days a combination of performance, luxury and style that is unique to Jaguar. The Jaguar XJR 100 and Jaguar XKR 100 bring these traditions fully...

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2011-2012 Jaguar XJ The Luxury Design and Full Power Speed

2011 Jaguar XJ and 2012 Jaguar XJ Using the latest in 2011-2012 Jaguar XJ Car IT systems, Jaguar says it uses “Virtual Instruments” to prioritize information, “as well as creating a real sense of theater for the driver”. Replacing the standard cluster are three “virtual dials” - a speedometer, rev counter and information window with fuel and temperature gauges. The rev counter fades away to display information such as low fuel warnings or radio station menus. In Dynamic mode, the dials glow “sporting red”. A “bold” gear position indicator glows red as the rev limit is approached. An 8-inch Touch-screen display in the center manages most of the 2011Jaguar XJ functions, including climate control, audio communications and navigation. Jaguar says...

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2011 and 2012 Jaguar XF Is The First Sporting Luxury Sedan

Review 2011 and 2012 Jaguar XF The profile is unique athletic and assertive, the dramatic lines of a coupe enveloping a spacious cabin with four doors and seating for five adults. And the styling is underpinned by the strength of Jaguar engineering and the latent power of the 2011 Jaguar XF dynamic character. Its looks will engage you emotionally, and its driver-focused engineering will do the rest. The 2011 Jaguar XF: a shape that re-draws the boundaries, a striking Jaguar in a long line of beautiful, fast cars. Its abilities defined by proportion long, low and wide, the Jaguar XF clearly has muscle below its softly contoured skin. The strong grille creates a distinctive signature, emphasizing a broad, solid stance. The low nose, sweeping...

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2011 Jaguar XJL SPECIAL MARCUS EDITION Luxury Sport Cars

An aggressive take on the highly anticipated all-new 2011 Jaguar XJ, the all-new 2011 Jaguar XJL Supercharged Neiman Marcus Edition, comes in an exclusive Celestial Black metallic paint exterior and a custom butter-soft navy and ivory leather interior with Zebrano matte wood accents. The Neiman Marcus Edition XJL also has 20" double-10 spoke polished alloy wheels, illuminated tread plates and trunk finisher as well as the nameplate on the custom interior Intaglio that reads: "Neiman Marcus 1 of 50." The Neiman Marcus XJL Supercharged is powered by a new third-generation 5-liter V-8 engine with an Eaton supercharger that delivers 470 horsepower and also features the Jaguar Sequential Shift™ six-speed ZF automatic transmission that adapts to...

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