2006 Volvo XC70 AWD Volvo Ocean Race Edition $ 40,735

2006 Volvo XC70 AWD - For 2006 the XC70 includes a newly upgraded Haldex “Instant Traction” all-wheel drive system. Four-wheel disc anti-lock brakes, stability and traction control, and front-side and side-curtain airbags are standard, along with dual-zone air conditioning, a CD stereo, cruise control, keyless entry, a leather wrapped tilt/telescoping steering wheel, and alloy wheels. Crew quarters are appointed with power front driver and passenger seats, unique VOR accent stitched taupe leather seat facings, integrated child booster seats and custom VOR floor mats.

Like all XC70s the VOR SE is powered by 208-horsepower turbocharged 5-cylinder engine and equipped with an advanced all-wheel drive system; developed by Haldex its constant monitoring of road surface adhesion and slip permit maximum road-holding and drive. The XC70 will be comparatively priced at $ 40,735.-

Volvo XC90 V8 AWD
Complimenting its heralded AWD capabilities the seven-passenger VOR XC90 SE comes to the start line boasting an advanced design transverse mounted V8 engine already lauded by the world’s motoring press. The 311 horsepower engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, featuring Volvo’s geartronic shift. With its North American debut in Washington, the VOR XC90 SE becomes the flagship of the XC90 model range.

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2008 Volvo C70 Caresto Edition V8 4.4L

2008 Volvo C70 Caresto Edition V8 4.4L - The Caresto V8 Speedster makes a comeback at the 2007 SEMA Show in Las Vegas – accompanied by its posh cousin, the stunning Volvo C70 Caresto Edition.
Leif Tufvesson is one of Sweden’s most skilled specialist car builders and customizers. Many of his cars have received widespread international acclaim.

Volvo C70 “Caresto Edition” – Technical Specifications:
Newly designed foglight panels in polished aluminum.

Wheels: Twenty-spoke aluminum wheels (20 x 8.5) specially created for this particular car. Wheel hubs painted anthracite gray or hyper-silver. Exhaust system: 3´- 2.5´ stainless steel full-flow exhaust system, catalytic converters and silencers with Caresto-designed tailpipes.

Interior: Interior retrimmed in chestnut brown hide with a visible coarse double-stitched seam. All panels are retrimmed. Paint: The car is painted in Caresto Blue Pearl.

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2007 BMW Limited Edition Individual M6 Convertible

Behind-the Scenes Tour of BMW in Munich and Breath-taking drive on Autobahn included in Fantasy Package

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – October 3, 2006. Christmas is coming early this year, as BMW and Neiman Marcus partner to create the ultimate driving fantasy. BMW is offering, exclusively through the legendary Neiman Marcus Christmas Book, the 2007 Limited Edition Individual M6 Convertible. As if the car itself wasn’t enough, BMW is offering these fortunate fifty Neiman Marcus customers the pinnacle of the “ultimate driving experience.” The trip is scheduled for Spring 2007.
Bold and uncompromising, the BMW Individual M6 Convertible stands alone.

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2007 BMW Z4 Coupe 3.2L 252 kW

The Z4 Coupe and Z4 M Coupe were conceived from the start for the highest standards of sports motoring. In keeping with the BMW philosophy of building cars for drivers, the Z4 Coupe boasts a class-leading 3.0-litre six-cylinder engine while the Z4 M Coupe has a powerful 3.2-litre six cylinder.
Like the Roadster, the Z4 Coupe and Z4 M Coupe will be built at the BMW Z4 factory in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA.

With a classic coupe silhouette and the “Hofmeister kick” on the rear side windows so typical of the brand, the BMW Z4 Coupe and Z4 M Coupe stand out as truly sporting BMWs.

With a capacity of up to 340 litres – 300 litres in the BMW Z4 M Coupe – the BMW Z4 Coupe has luggage space quite exceptional for a two-seater. The BMW Z4 Coupe Powering the BMW Z4 Coupe is the 3.0-litre six-cylinder engine that has won the Engine of the Year Award several times. Like all true sports cars, the BMW Z4 Coupe is rear drive with a well-balanced axle load distribution and low centre of gravity to aid driving performance. To complement the superb handling BMW has added DSC Dynamic Stability Control with ASC Automatic Stability Control and CBC Cornering Brake Control.

The BMW Z4 Coupe will be available with either a six-speed manual transmission, or six-speed Steptronic automatic transmission with paddle shifts.
Of course, flexibility is the key to the engine in the BMW Z4 M Coupe. The superior engine and drivetrain of the BMW Z4 M Coupe is matched by an equally superior high-performance suspension. This high degree of dynamic superiority was clearly proven by the BMW Z4 M Coupe on the Nordschleife, the Northern Circuit of Nurburgring, where the Z4 M Coupe outperforms the lap times of even the BMW M3 and the BMW Z4 M Roadster.

Visually the BMW Z4 M Coupe offers the unmistakable M styling cues.

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2008 BMW 1-Series 3-door 60.1mpg

The new BMW 1 Series goes on sale in spring 2007 and features a model line up that includes the most fuel efficient production vehicle BMW has ever produced. New fuel saving technology

Brake Energy Regeneration (iGR) makes its debut on the 1 Series. The new 1 Series comes with Automatic Start-Stop function to cut fuel consumption. The use of Electric Power Steering results in a 90 per cent energy saving compared to a conventional mechanical hydraulic steering system. Engine changes and statistics in detail 120i: New four-cylinder engine with High-Precision Direct Injection and Bi-VANOS technology achieves zero to 62mph in 7.7 seconds (7.8 seconds for five-door) before going on to a top speed of 139mph. Output is 170hp (up 20hp) while peak torque is now 210Nm (up 10Nm). Combined fuel consumption is 44.1mpg (improves by 17 per cent), CO2 emissions are 152g/km (down 16 per cent).
Combined fuel consumption is 47.9mpg (improves by 24 per cent), CO2 emissions are 140g/km (down 20.5 per cent).

116i (five-door only): Four-cylinder engine with Bi-VANOS achieves zero to 62mph in 10.9 seconds and a top speed of 124mph. Output is 116hp and peak torque is 150Nm. Combined fuel consumption is 37.7mpg and CO2 emissions are 179g/km.
120d: Second generation common-rail diesel engine with aluminium crankcase achieves zero to 62mph in 7.5 seconds (7.6 seconds for five-door) before going on to a top speed of 142mph. Output is 177hp (up 14hp) while peak torque is 350Nm (up 10Nm). Combined fuel consumption is 57.6mpg (improves by 16 per cent) and CO2 emissions are 129g/km (down 15.1 per cent). Combined fuel consumption is 60.1mpg (improves by 19 per cent) and CO2 emissions are 123g/km (down 18 per cent).

Low running costs
All BMW 1 Series models come with Dynamic Stability Control with Dynamic Traction Control for the best combination driving pleasure and safety. All BMW 1 Series have six airbags as standard, the Brake Force Display function on the rear lights to highlight sharp braking and Run-flat tyres with Tyre Puncture Warning System.

A new style of BMW 1 Series
To herald the introduction of the latest generation of engines, BMW’s designers have refreshed the interior and exterior styling of the five-door model. The 1 Series now features a larger kidney grille for improved airflow to the engine.

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2008 BMW 1-Series 5-door 163 bhp

Sheer Driving pleasure now also to be found in the compact class:
(The BMW 1 Series 5-door hatchback model will not be offered in the US. In the autumn of 2004 BMW will unveil for the very first time a compact class automobile – the BMW 1 Series with five doors and a length of 4.23 metres, making this new model series precisely 24 centimetres shorter than a 3 Series saloon. The typical BMW drive concept, powerful engines, high-grade equipment and the experience of sheer driving fun offer a new and unique alternative in this particular market segment.
The models 116i (85 kW/115 bhp) und 120i (110 kW/150 bhp) feature further developed and refined BMW petrol engines. Needless to say, all BMW 1 Series cars meet with EU4 emission standards. Furthermore, the BMW 1 Series is one of the most economical in its class.
Whilst fully meeting these customer requirements, the BMW 1 Series offers in addition high-quality product substance wrapped up in a modern and attractive design.
116i 85 kW /115 bhp at 6000 rpm; 150 Nm at 4300 rpm; cubic capacity 1.6 litres; 0-62 in 10.8 s; top speed 200 km/h (124 mph); fuel consumption 7.5 ltr/100km
120i 110 kW / 150 bhp at 6200 rpm; 200 Nm at 3600 rpm; cubic capacity 2.0 litres; 0-62 in 8.7 s; top speed 217 km/h (135 mph); fuel consumption 7.4 ltr/100km
The BMW 1 Series made in Germany.

With the BMW 1 Series, the BMW Group is laying an important cornerstone for further profitable growth. Thanks to its unique vehicle concept, the BMW 1 Series will gain a disproportionately large share of the market and contribute to a further sharpening of the BMW brand profile.
Prices for the BMW 1 Series are shortly to be announced. The BMW 1 Series will celebrate its auto show debut at the Paris Motor Show.

2007 BMW Hartge H50 V10 Coupe 550 bhp

The first thing that strikes you is the two-tone paintwork, then the ventilated bonnet and front wings, as well as the Hartge front spoiler lip and Hartge boot spoiler.
Customers can choose between dual twin oval or dual twin round tail pipes.
The wheel/tire combination consists of 9 x 20″ offset 40 wheels at the front and 10 x 20″ offset 40 at the rear fitted with Pirelli 245/30 ZR20 and 295/25 ZR20 tires respectively.

Hartge H50 V10 under the guise of the E92 3 Series Coupe. The first thing that strikes you is the two-tone paintwork, then the ventilated bonnet and front wings, as well as the Hartge front spoiler lip and Hartge boot spoiler.
From the Saarland region, the H50 V10 features a thermo-dynamically optimized bonnet. In addition, Hartge’s engineers and mechanics have achieved an extraordinary feat of engineering: the installation of a modified M5 V10 engine producing 550 bhp and a torque of 391 lb-ft, which is coupled to a 7-speed SMG transmission and de-restriction to 200 mph.
To help the H50 V10 put all this power onto the road, it is also fitted with a reinforced rear axle and a special suspension system that can be adjusted not only for height but also for rebound and compression.
Also especially made for the Hartge H50 V10 is the stainless steel exhaust system, which makes the V10 sound an acoustic delight. Customers can choose between dual twin oval or dual twin round tail pipes.

The wheel/tire combination consists of 9 x 20″ offset 40 wheels at the front and 10 x 20″ offset 40 at the rear fitted with Pirelli 245/30 ZR20 and 295/25 ZR20 tires respectively.
Last but not least: inside the Hartge H50 V10 besides a 330 km/h speedometer, the first things you notice are the carbon interior trim, the 3-spoke steering wheel with carbon inserts and the leather/aluminum brake handle.
With the H50 V10, Hartge maintains its long tradition of building wolves in sheep’s clothing for individualists who prefer understatement.