Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Concept Cars - 2010 BMW



A small independent body styling company, Racer X Design, decided to release some renderings of their BMW RZ-M6 concept based on the popular 6 Series and we believe, on the M1 Hommage also. If you recall, 2003 is remembered by the BMW fans as the year the 6 Series made its comeback as a production car.
The original 6er was launched in 1976 with two models: the 630CS and 633CSi.1984 saw the introduction of the M635CSi, essentially an E24 powered by the powerplant of the BMW M1. Last year, in honor of the M1’s 30th birthday, BMW decided to reveal the M1 Hommage, a concept that pays tribute to the original M1. The fellows at Racer X Design combined the current 6 Series design with the retro style of the E24 6 Series and incorporating design elements from the recently unveiled M1 Hommage.

Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione


With its teardrop windows, almond headlamps, billowing fenders and other quite organized details; the 8C is stunningly beautiful and sexy in its each and every look. The wheels of the 8C have already been ranked among the ten hottest wheels of the year. It features quite charming face metal while underhood looks as charming as its wrapper. Indeed, a nice option for those who want nice functionality with astounding amount of beauty.

Pontiac Solstice Coupe


It’s a fact that most of beautiful cars are expensive, but the Pontiac Solstice Coupe 2009 seems to suggest this is not an exclusive domain for rich only. It’s definitely a lot more than a convertible Solstice that has quite sufficient sheet metal as well as cargo space. With its integrated rear flanks, a liftback window and a traga double-bubble top, the Solstice Coupe is a real beauty.The biggest flaw of the Solstice convertible has been corrected with its hardtop. Though more and more are becoming a victim of credit crunch with every passing day, many may not resist to this inspiring beauty that will hit the market with $25,000 price tag early next year.

Aston Martin DBS 2009


The new flagship DBS, which based on DB-9, is undoubtedly the most beautiful Aston that has ever been produced. But at the same time it is a lot more expensive as well with $260,000 price tag. In the body carbon fiber is really a dominant material and its classic proportions have been blessed with quite exceptionally edgy curves that all make a real gorgeous road star.

Maserati GranTurismo 2009


Almost auto enthusiasts know well what prosodic fabulousness Maserati is quite habitual to offer, and there are only a few vehicles that can compete its Gran Turismo when it comes to beauty of a vehicle. It seems quite ahead in beauty and styling when compared to quite well-designed Aston Martin DBS that has front midship engine layout and long hood. It’s a real beauty for all those who can sense what beauty means for when it comes to autos.

Bob Lutz


In a stark about-face—and in direct opposition to GM CEO Fritz Henderson’s comments on the topic—GM vice chairman Bob Lutz recently told Automobile Magazine that the Pontiac G8 would not be killed at the end of this year. Instead, the car will be rebadged and sold at Chevy dealerships as the Chevrolet Caprice. GM had previously announced that the entire Pontiac brand would cease production by the end of 2010.
The Caprice nameplate hasn’t been used in the U.S. since the 1996, when it was attached to a land barge. Whether buyers have favorable memories of the Caprice name remains to be seen.
Lutz also told Automobile that the Cadillac CTS-V coupe is on track for production and that he’d love to see a CTS-V wagon, too.

2010 Ford Flex EcoBoost V6


We think the funky Ford Flex is comfortable and generally likable, but we’d hardly call it a performance vehicle. The newly available twin-turbocharged, 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 doesn’t fundamentally change that, but it does at least add some performance to a crossover desperate for some speed. As it turns out, a few other modifications help spice things up, too.