BMW Coupe Zagato 2012

<br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><a href="http://hotcarrnews.blogspot.com/2012/08/bmw-zagato-coupe-2012.html">BMW Zagato</a></b> collaboration with Aston Martin and <a href="http://hotcarrnews.blogspot.com/2012/08/bmw-zagato-coupe-2012.html"><b>Zagato V12</b> </a>comes with a very impressive supercar. But this year, the Italian design company changed direction and worked with BMW to provide Coupe Zagato equally fabulous.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://adfoc.us/438738147330"><img border="0" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbMnyaRYocjV4yoE1Rqx-mhc1GH58Ru5sNoCAbWRdua2t9cVFpZpUN-6bObF0oWbBP8yi_zWDGwz-T671TjQTPENDnynL_MhkXFP1GzT3nIC22-YlG4Xfo8-3VqXFeMxnsG3CJXMzXllk/s400/bmw-zagato-coupe-review.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">While BMW's design ethos is perhaps best known for aggressive surface-fire language, takes a decidedly different approach Concorso d'Eleganza at Villa d'Este this weekend when it launched Coupé <a href="http://hotcarrnews.blogspot.com/2012/08/bmw-zagato-coupe-2012.html"><b>Zagato concept</b></a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://adfoc.us/438738147330"><img border="0" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikso_RekXathGQnApBDEuwahe9jHb7lu38yVZm_aUcS18IDTXj9Dlf_4rnk3NZkuaV3CfsjUKcZoVQokAuSnHon8M_xdfsEc5Y6b-nJyBO2Cv85k4Ceid9It3SPWGh4KGP3QdXNrhIrUQ/s400/bmw-zagato-coupe.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Summing must be based on the current Z4, Coupé Zagato was coachbuilt by famous design studio Milan to Kamm-tailed swoopy prototype you see here. Word on the shores of Lake Italy is that, along with a new form, BMW has also increased its output to 400 horsepower coupe - possibly from the 3.0-liter twin-turbo straight six that produces 340 horsepower.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://adfoc.us/438738147330"><img border="0" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9wOTQJDfsiFCdd-3E9Gvoc-1J4jG-moQhjcKXDGpXYbrKHDkZ8oSdvm0VAQ0dBpZBCaxQGpBcE2avddWdKNrtCbOetyzoRa_oSF-zS8ylKyttRZ6NP0yw6rdMnCNJL1WnVq-sFbiGySw/s400/bmw-zagato-coupe-review%252Cspecs%252Cprize.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><a href="http://hotcarrnews.blogspot.com/2012/08/bmw-zagato-coupe-2012.html">BMW Coupe Zagato</a></b> combines design cues from both companies and have been entirely hand built. You will see that very long hood is definitely an element of the BMW, but the radiator grille and headlights have certainly received treatment Zagato. This car has a very cool cat Rosso Vivace ranging from something close to brilliant red to black depending on the light</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Viewed from the front, the new Zagato Coupe is definitely a stunning interpretation of the classic BMW look. It has twin circular lamps, grille kidney-shaped radiator, and BMW logo, and a pair of air intakes used to cool the machine down. BMW radiator grille is traditional, however, have received treatment Zagato. Frame kidney matte Buckmister inspired by Fuller's geodesic structure and being that it is created by Zagato, it gets a "Z" letter to the kidney grille.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://adfoc.us/438738147330"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQs-cASfPtsUoKWLyR0PeLdumPDDV17GkfAwZHHQvZ6Le2siePeip0GOVKPq4E7js4Ow1Ifx7TaeHqhabiv4yba9o74PeXTmfWydubstvOMz_FK_jSvTTedPB0qSSAno9nXMLlbBUxaVw/s400/bmw-zagato-coupe-48_800x0w.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Perfect hood continued to double-bubble roof as the body lines continue toward the back of the car, the design lines signed by Zagato. The back also has been designed in a traditional style 2 seater Zagato, while adopting the hip classic lines BMW Roadster.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Side air vents mimic the shape of the intake hood and extend dynamic agenda for the sides of the car, while developing strong over the rear wheels raised and endorsed by spoiler, inject the entire area with an additional dynamic impetus.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The rear of the car has the clearest evidence of the influence of this Zagato: it was formed almost without a single joint and offering a strong, sturdy and language design goals. A transparent panel is divided into three sections offer a more sporty Coupe Zagato. For even more powerful stance, rear bumper protruding lower feed into the diffuser.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Coupe Zagato is the final element of their impressive 19-inch light-alloy wheels in five-spoke design classic sporty.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://adfoc.us/438738147330"><img border="0" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG1GMvWrAsjne0Ln0Y-tYLAr_id78CalWr55xfuKWQmGoNlh_MJNKX-naDrKTBho1GSKhas-qWlCJVCn2HJs4Mfn-swbTaNo2no9N3fuZr5WipMhUbtDpXeoay38vKAN1kNP4wXmJ7x_I/s400/bmw-zagato-coupe-viewe.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Interior BMW Coupe Zagato is structured by BMW, while Zagato designed a concept exclusive to the color and material concepts. The horizontal line on the instrument panel and doors are all fitted with hand and fits perfectly with the exclusive leather trim with light and dark gray. The instrument panel, doors and seats received a red decorative stitching to match the exterior paint cars, and the letter "Z" has been embroidered into the seats.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We have learned that the engine pumps out rather impressive-to-size-400 horsepower, but that's not even the most remarkable.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://adfoc.us/438738147330"><img border="0" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifc5oYVb6b2LqhiJReyVBj1YEAeSEa8NRTLv0xsLZ919NNBE-q3Y9-6c0g-vcssSJx7YeypA_IM17XWB6QoUNvHzwQ0qHCLbt1c3OVlisyF-kq_PVruNvFvw5YdzeIF6AilMrC4c9fJs4/s400/zagato-bmw-vidcap.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The most impressive part of this concept Zagato is not power or looks amazing. What drew us in was impressive sound. This beast does not sound like your typical, BMW convenient. This really sounds like a race car race just looking for a little asphalt to lay some rubber vulcanized on. We are now able to share this with your voice, thanks to the Concorso d'Eleganza video of Villa d'Este this fantastic Bimmer judge rolled into the red mat.</div>

BMW Coupe Zagato 2012

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2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Review

Overall, the <b>2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid </b>cars only affordable medium-large. Test driver as there is almost no performance trade-off compared to the Sonata just gas. If you are shopping for a stylish hybrid, the automotive press says you can not get any better than the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY9N5JKr3nVh2_RUA-MEDXOTNPDx_UR1LDHG8NK9_IeD-D1VRvOBEw0L0z2vCDdPz_xEh_MuXI_10xwu_r4K7KnVVmRx6_k8hGyNA9KhzMJ-QFRk8sSuO1FI2jUjhc8ZaiznnTXrVuFM6l/s1600/2012_Hyundai_Sonata_Hybrid_Front_hot_car_review.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY9N5JKr3nVh2_RUA-MEDXOTNPDx_UR1LDHG8NK9_IeD-D1VRvOBEw0L0z2vCDdPz_xEh_MuXI_10xwu_r4K7KnVVmRx6_k8hGyNA9KhzMJ-QFRk8sSuO1FI2jUjhc8ZaiznnTXrVuFM6l/s400/2012_Hyundai_Sonata_Hybrid_Front_hot_car_review.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>South Korean car manufacturer is calling this latest generation <b>Sonata Hybrid</b> has a unique characteristic, which can be operated by an electric motor, the machine can be used konvesiaonal or even both.Meanwhile, the Sonata Hybrid is different from other hybrid cars the starter generator Sonata Hybrid has been modified and when the battery is fully charged, the sedan is capable of racing speeds up to 99.2 per hour.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0gyWmfDNkVTncjIgPeAabCT1347ERNFNHX-eIP4S1f9ITAQBsN8M9jfadXpWfJP13Qez3N4ER0XfVZS1aQ_QnI0YVhaOn-ya0gIreYZYv35jNYF93l9WuVj35zStBkRGrLEf0xXXmGG-L/s1600/2012-Hyundai-Sonata-Hybrid.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0gyWmfDNkVTncjIgPeAabCT1347ERNFNHX-eIP4S1f9ITAQBsN8M9jfadXpWfJP13Qez3N4ER0XfVZS1aQ_QnI0YVhaOn-ya0gIreYZYv35jNYF93l9WuVj35zStBkRGrLEf0xXXmGG-L/s400/2012-Hyundai-Sonata-Hybrid.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Furthermore, Hyundai claims that the latest generation Sonata Hybrid could consume the fuel reaches 39 miles per gallon on the highway road, while 37 miles a gallon on the road for a lot of obstacles, such as urban roads. This car is claimed to be 40 percent more efficient than the previous generation. They are four-cylinder engine has been recalibrated for 2012 and is now even more fuel efficient is better to provide the best in class fuel economy. In fact, in 2012 Sonata GDI led the entire middle segment (non hybrid) in the city (24 mpg) highway (35 mpg) and combined (28 mpg) fuel economy, while the Sonata 2.0T is now achieving 34 mpg highway, up from 33 mpg in model year 2011.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYTvj1HDERMvNlaOXGrv_FkVyikvJi-lzubpZoGsCqaXf8Oa4l8EJ57HbOu8WB_wUur_j1G8J1YbM_Zp15UZ-ZcsQ-GPnfdkBtl5SfDhZtRkr0WcbMZgwvQTSQJAVFXS1qEmAjx_sSVZ6R/s1600/2012-Hyundai-Sonata-Hybrid_headlight.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYTvj1HDERMvNlaOXGrv_FkVyikvJi-lzubpZoGsCqaXf8Oa4l8EJ57HbOu8WB_wUur_j1G8J1YbM_Zp15UZ-ZcsQ-GPnfdkBtl5SfDhZtRkr0WcbMZgwvQTSQJAVFXS1qEmAjx_sSVZ6R/s400/2012-Hyundai-Sonata-Hybrid_headlight.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid entering the 2012 model year with more and more, technology offerings include safety and comfort of the Blue link, HD Radio technology and the new seven-inch touch screen navigation. Add it all and there is no reason why Sonata is one of the best shopping in the U.S. automobile</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDWZMMfU-PIC09BI3JfnOMirNlwQOEg9OhpOUi52UF8Whgt3H99aDDT0JTzoxY3rBRwBIDl-eUHsao8YLqWwb81AxwKrz9XxndZj2PSd2H3JCXjWLG2cCgbKZqnf4Ij99glcFhYB_So4ko/s1600/Hyundai-Sonata+interior+view.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDWZMMfU-PIC09BI3JfnOMirNlwQOEg9OhpOUi52UF8Whgt3H99aDDT0JTzoxY3rBRwBIDl-eUHsao8YLqWwb81AxwKrz9XxndZj2PSd2H3JCXjWLG2cCgbKZqnf4Ij99glcFhYB_So4ko/s400/Hyundai-Sonata+interior+view.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Standard Blue Link - safety, health telematics and infotainment systems. Sonata GDI now leads the entire medium car segment (non-hybrid) on all fuel economy numbers - city, highway and combined With a choice of 2.4 liter I4 engine native GDI, 2.0-liter I4 turbo engine or a 40 mpg hybrid, the Sonata offers a variety of fuel-efficient powertrains Three-piece panoramic sunroof is now standard on the Sonata Limited The new seven-inch touch screen navigation with HD Radio Technology Rear backup camera is available in the SE with Sunroof and Navigation Package.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSgU3yzcLDsOc9jHu-JAcytfXTDBv_fgewdgFKm9RUehwg4XpkM-66LFAQ-ec6Zh4RKY4KZqc2b5LvQmtlBD_uXFo0ydAwOyi02AjlbwBnSdZA6Wsz4gXP8IZheZzY5gjF-49oLgkElcSb/s1600/2012-Hyundai-Sonata-Hybrid-Interior.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSgU3yzcLDsOc9jHu-JAcytfXTDBv_fgewdgFKm9RUehwg4XpkM-66LFAQ-ec6Zh4RKY4KZqc2b5LvQmtlBD_uXFo0ydAwOyi02AjlbwBnSdZA6Wsz4gXP8IZheZzY5gjF-49oLgkElcSb/s400/2012-Hyundai-Sonata-Hybrid-Interior.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Sonata was launched with the original GDI Theta II 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with the fuel system Direct-Injection Gasoline delivery (GDI), which contributes to improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions. The road is shorter, more direct than the fuel delivery, allowing for greater control of fuel mixture at the optimum time, thus increasing efficiency. Fuel is injected by a camshaft-driven pump, high pressure operating at pressures up to 2175 psi. Direct injection also uses a higher compression ratio of 11.3:1 normal for increased power. The pistons are "dished" to increase the efficiency of combustion in the cylinder. This powerplant gives the best fuel economy in its class and best-in-class four-cylinder horsepower and torque in its class.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP6oOyqtEXn62WTbjwEnL7CZkCRR7DeFU_sI7-B5uJQChHOf24kdNTLiJZB5RwT2jg80FM6ZWBHuaWPbcjW_mX5HVq1rAvfiZFAmj5tvqR7rN8XxVAJdWGOVcBLJnjcwtD4I6SfcDSzj9f/s1600/Hyundai-Sonata-Hybrid-Engine+2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP6oOyqtEXn62WTbjwEnL7CZkCRR7DeFU_sI7-B5uJQChHOf24kdNTLiJZB5RwT2jg80FM6ZWBHuaWPbcjW_mX5HVq1rAvfiZFAmj5tvqR7rN8XxVAJdWGOVcBLJnjcwtD4I6SfcDSzj9f/s400/Hyundai-Sonata-Hybrid-Engine+2012.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Sonata provides an impressive lead segment city/35 mpg 24 mpg fuel economy rating highway/28 combined with either a manual six-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC ®. Horsepower and torque ratings for the Theta II GDI is 198 horsepower and 184 lb.-ft. torque. In SE trim, which includes standard dual exhaust, engine delivering 200 horsepower and 186 lb.-ft. torque. This high-tech, all-aluminum, 16-valve engine features Continuously Variable Valve Timing Ganda (DCVVT) and Variable Induction System (VIS) for better engine breathing. A version of this engine also meets Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (PZEV) standards.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">With the 2.0-liter Theta II turbocharged GDI, 2012 Sonata offers an unprecedented combination of segment leading fuel efficiency and power - with a rating of 34 mpg highway, 274 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 269 lb-ft of torque from 1800-4500 rpm with regular fuel. The 2.0T Sonata provides an outstanding 22 mpg city and 34 mpg highway. Hyundai's turbocharged engine equipped with twin-scroll turbocharger that when combined with the GDI system results in instantaneous power delivery. 2.0T engine is available in SE and Limited trim levels, the 2.0T SE adding a temperature control system is fully automatic upgrade, and the Limited adds 18-inch hyper silver alloy wheels SE, dual exhaust, and steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Heart of the technological breakthroughs of 2012 Sonata Hybrid Hybrid's incredible Blue Drive lithium polymer battery pack. Simple hybrid powertrain Hard Blue with decoupling the engine, significantly reducing the amount of energy required to maintain highway speeds, so the estimated outstanding 40 mpg highway rating of fuel, the best of any mid-size hybrid sedan on the market.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hyundai Sonata's commitment to create a highly efficient fuel continues with a six-speed automatic transmission with manual control SHIFTRONIC or transaxle six-speed manual standard.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">When it comes to transmissions, gears more clearly better. The addition of the sixth gear enables closer spacing between gear ratios providing a better balance of performance and fuel economy while the overall width of the gear ratio helps deliver strong acceleration.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmRV5eqUgtjlHQ49g7WXwP8yrje2huZolnsQUEF1aBYdoEmESYn4BmnTnIuUJrJVY-GgWVmTaF7U8MwMYXKw3MA_r1cxU0WCDhyphenhyphen4vn-f5osaLNzXgdXSd8n608mPbibq5aDr4r3JbM92l5/s1600/2012_Sonata+Hybrid.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmRV5eqUgtjlHQ49g7WXwP8yrje2huZolnsQUEF1aBYdoEmESYn4BmnTnIuUJrJVY-GgWVmTaF7U8MwMYXKw3MA_r1cxU0WCDhyphenhyphen4vn-f5osaLNzXgdXSd8n608mPbibq5aDr4r3JbM92l5/s400/2012_Sonata+Hybrid.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The gearbox has three planetary gearsets and a unique flat torque converter which shortens the overall length by 0.47-inch unit. Four different pinion improve durability and further minimize size.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Hyundai Sonata is one of only two cars on the market That both have received a Top Safety Pick designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and a five-star overall safety rating from the federal government under its new crash-test procedures. Read more about the government's new tests</div>

2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Review

Overall, the 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid cars only affordable medium-large. Test driver as there is almost no performance trade-off compared ...

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