Geneva International Motor Show 2011

World-class auto show, Geneva International Motor Show 2011 officially opened March 3 to 13, 2011, in Geneva, Switzerland. All new model cars are now no longer a secret. Supercars auto, hybrid cars, electric cars, and concept cars, all have been displayed.

The community can see all of them, either through television, internet, or direct visit. Price of the cars also varies, from which you can reach a mediocre executive, to which can be bought by wealthy tycoons.

Media Firstsupercars.com and Tuningnews.net, Monday, March 7, 2011, reported that the international automobile exhibition is not only technology leaving the impression the latest models, but also to guard booth girls are gorgeous.

The girls have made the exhibition becomes more beautiful and lively. In fact, many are called,

"(The girls) are more beautiful than the machines on display."

Bugatti Veyron Assembly Center in France

Bugatti Veyron - Volkswagen re-turn on the Bugatti name is a car that broke all records, is estimated at $ 1.3 million. The heart of this car started from the engine mid-mounted all-aluminum 8-liter W16 with 4 turbochargers and intercooler to produce power 1.001 bhp. By driving a Veyron, the driver will crash in the cockpit because of the brutal acceleration of 0-62 mph with 2.5 sec timeout.

When the driver out of the Veyron, then he will feel that there is no longer in this world are made as quickly as Veyron.Jadi not wrong if this is one of the world's fastest car manufacturer.

Daihatsu Make Cheap Car Rp 85 Million

Daihatsu Make Cheap Car Rp 85 Million - Toyota Motor Corp. through its subsidiary, Daihatsu Motor Company, will build cheap cars in Indonesia from 2013. In addition to target the Indonesian market, cheap cars will also be marketed in the ASEAN countries.

The Nikkei business daily, reported Wednesday, February 16, 2011, this car will be priced 800-900 thousand yen, equivalent to approximately Rp85 - 95 million.

This car is designed smaller than the Toyota Etios which was launched in India in 2010. However, Toyota spokeswoman Shiori Hashimto would not comment on much of this new product development plans.

Daihatsu - which is 51 percent owned by Toyota - will invest about 20 billion yen, or about Rp2, 1 trillion to build a new factory in Indonesia. This plant was later capacity of 100 thousand units per year.

In the first year, in 2013, this plant will only produce 50 thousand vehicles. Slowly raised to 100 thousand units per year. Of that amount, 70 percent will be supplied to Toyota.

With manufacturing plant, Toyota will strengthen Indonesia as the second largest production base in Southeast Asia after Thailand, the report said.

Toyota and Daihatsu is the first and second largest car manufacturer in Indonesia's. In 2010, Toyota could sell 280,989 units and 118,554 units of Daihatsu. The majority of their sales domestically produced.

Honda In-recall, Japan Supplied Parts

Honda In-recall - PT Honda Prospect Motor decided to pull back (recall) 30 525 units of Honda car after identifying the vulnerability of a lost motion spring component damage. This withdrawal involves 16,300 units of Honda Jazz (production June 2008 - March 2010), 10 592 units of Freed (production in May 2009 - February 2010), and 3360 units of the City (production in October 2008 - January 2010).

Marketing Director, Honda Indonesia, Jonfis Fandy said Honda Indonesia will bring a lost motion spring spare parts directly from Japan. "We are preparing repair it,"he said when contacted VIVAnews.com Jonfis, Saturday, February 19, 2011.

Jonfis said the policy of this recall, involving global Honda. So everything is covered by insurance from Honda Motor Co. Ltd.

Jonfis say Honda chose fix the problem "defects" rather than sacrifice the quality that can lead to consumer dissatisfaction.

Abroad, according to him, recall policy was common. If not withdrawn, it will face demands from the government. "Although in Indonesia there are no such rules, but for us it is business ethics," he said. "We do not wait for customers ask".

So far, Honda's claim to continue disseminating the policy. Among send a message to the consumer. "But not all effective since there are already moving address," he said. [Vivanews.com]

Cheap Cars Sale Place, About Rp 50 million

Cheap Cars Sale Place - You might take a day around the capital city only to find the car of Rp 50 millions, or even below it. Because not all used car showroom to sell cars cheaply as that.

Depok area, for example, you will be hard to find a car of this type, although along Jalan Raya Margonda countless scars car show room. But, if the observant, you can go a little, behind Margonda, definitely will get a car with low prices.

In Depok II, not far from Complex Samiaji, there are several showrooms that sell cars in cheap price, it is range Rp30-70 million. The cars they sell most of the 1990 Toyota Kijang, Toyota Starlet, Suzuki Carry, Carrens Kia, and Hyundai Atoz. Surely this car is a bit old.

In fact, there is a shop that sells cars Rp20an million. showroom Name, Navarro Car.

Showroom located at KSU this display of cheap cars like the Daihatsu Charade, 1986, which is only Rp18 million, East 1991 Rp32 million, and several other collections.

But, do not you imagine it like a car dealer showroom new, luxurious, Navaroi only utilize vacant land is then given a roof. Perhaps because of it showroom as simple as this, so they do not require a high margin. Vivanews.com

Most Popular Brands Car of Year

Most Popular Brands Car of the Year - Honda Jazz again received Top Brand Award 2011 from Frontier Consulting Group for the city car category. Honda Jazz beat the Toyota Yaris in a row in the arena of brand fame.

In a written statement, Thursday, February 10, 2011, Frontier Consulting conducted a survey of 3600 respondents in six major cities, namely Jakarta, Bandung, Semarang, Surabaya, Medan and Makassar. The methodology used in this research is a direct interview using a questionnaire as an instrument of data collection.

Frontier Consulting choosing a brand with three categories, namely mind share or position a brand in the minds of consumers, market share or brand position based on usage by consumers, and the commitment share of brand positioning based on consumer desires to use them again in the future.

In this survey, the Jazz got 46.4 percent and Yaris figure 17.9 percent. The rest of other brands such as Suzuki Karimun Estilo, Suzuki Swift and Hyundai Atoz, each under 10 percent.

In the minibus car segment, Toyota Avanza managed to outperform the Toyota Kijang and the Suzuki APV. Avanza got 28.4 percent, Kijang got 24.1 percent, and APV was 12.5. The remaining respondents chose Daihatsu Xenia, Panter Isuzu, and Nissan Grand Livina.

Meanwhile, Marketing Director of PT Toyota Astra Motor, "Joko Trisanyoto" said the survey results that give a picture of Toyota products and services has won the trust of consumers. "We are compelled to continue working to improve customer satisfaction and comfort," he said.

Lubricants line version of the most famous car brand is a Top1 (27.3 percent), Prima XP (16.4 percent), and Castrol (16.3 percent). The rest of Shell Helix, Fastron, MOTUL, Repsol, Agip, BM-1, and Evalube.

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World's Most Expensive Cars | Forbes Version

World's Most Expensive Cars - Not only write the wealthy, Forbes recently also released the most expensive car price.

Forbes claimed to explore all the prices from famous car producers, such us such as Bugatti, Rolls-Royce and Maybach, to companies that are less famous, such as Saleen and SSC. This is all for Forbes could get a valid price.

Here's the order the most expensive cars in 2010 Forbes:

6. SSC Ultimate Aero

Supercar maker from the United States, or SSC Shelby Super Cars Aero II Ultimated launched in September 2010. Armed with machine 6.8 liter twin-turbo, this car is capable of producing power 1287 hp.

Body is made of carbon fiber makes this car very light, so as to sped up to 439 kilometers per hour. While the ability of acceleration 0-96 miles per hour only occurs within 2.8 seconds.

Cars that are often cited as the "killer" Buggatti Veyron is priced U.S. $ 750 thousand or Rp6, 75 billion with Rp9.000 per U.S. dollar exchange rate.

7. LeBlanc Mirabeau
His name is French smell, but actually LeBlanc Cars is a small automotive company in Switzerland. LeBlanc Mirabeau equip with Screw Compressor V8 Koenigsegg engine that can generate forces up to 700 hp and 850 Nm of torque.

LeBlanc Mirabeau is a racing car prepared by the standard FIA/Le Mans. This car was sold U.S. $ 728 thousand or Rp6, 5 billion.

8. Ferrari SA Aperta
Aperta SA Ferrari, using the 6.0-liter V12 engine 12-cylinder engine that can produce power 670 hp with maximum torque of 620 Nm. With a manual gearbox and automatic transmission 6-speed, Aperta capable of reaching speeds of 100 kilometers per hour in just 3.6 seconds. While the maximum speed reached 325 kilometers per hour.

The car that was launched at the Paris Auto Show last year produced only limited, just 80 units worldwide. No doubt, this car is priced up to U.S. $ 520 thousand, or about Rp 4, 6 billion.

9. Lamborghini Murcielago LP670 4 SuperVeloce
The car's all-wheel-drive is priced U.S. $ 455 thousand or approximately Rp 4, 1 billion. Murcielago LP670 4 SV unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show 2010. This special edition supercar from 6.5 L V12-powered Murcielago.

Power that can be sprayed from the 670 hp engine, so it can dashed 0-100 kph in 3.2 seconds and a maximum speed of 340 kilometers per hour.

10. Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe
Phantom Drophead Coupe priced U.S. $ 447 thousand or Rp 4 billion. This car is equipped with 6.75-liter engine V12-powered 453 hp and 720 Nm of torque.

Speed of 100 kilometers per hour can be taken 6 seconds of the situation stopped. While the maximum speed of 240 kilometers per hour. This car is filled with wooden interiors of the 30 species of trees.

Super Fast Car Lamborghini Gallardo LP560

Super Fast Car Lamborghini Gallardo LP560 - Automotive magazine Autocar gives you the opportunity to try out a line of super luxury cars. Autocar working with Ivans Motor and Blinkz-Blinkz Motors provides a Lamborghini Gallardo LP560, Porsche 911 Turbo, Audi R8 Spyder, and the Ferrari California.

Chief Editor of Autocar Indonesia, Irmawan Poedjoadi, said that the super-luxury cars can you jajal all without having to pay, or free. "Condition, you just fill out questionnaires on Vote your favorite car Station," he said in Jakarta on Tuesday, February 1, 2011.

He said the program is part of a survey of readers favorite car that has been done since August 2010. Prosecution new voting conducted on Sunday, February 6.

The survey involving thousands of respondents was done in three ways, namely through a questionnaire distributed through the magazine, the questionnaire through the website, and through Vote Station was opened on the LG floor, Senayan City, Jakarta, 2-6 February.

For those of you who fill out directly on Vote Station, will have the opportunity to try out the luxury cars. "We chose 20 winners. 10 men and 10 women," she said.

Announcement of the winners, while penjajalan car will be on Sunday afternoon, at Senayan City. Vivanews.com

Toyota is Number One in the World

Toyota Motor Corp. announced it had sold 8.420 million vehicles globally in 2010. Sales of Toyota became the largest in the world since the last three years.

As reported by the Associated Press, Monday, January 24, 2011, Toyota is still thin lead of its main opponent, General Motors. And Toyota has hit a number of problems, especially large-scale withdrawal (recall) in North America.

Throughout last year, GM posted sales of 8.39 million units, far higher than 2009 sales of only 7.48 million units. "The race two giants seem increasingly tight," said Yasuaki Iwamoto, auto analyst at Okasan Securities Co. in Tokyo. "General Motors is going strong, and these signs of reappearance."

Toyota's global sales, including trucks owned by Hino Motors Ltd. and Daihatsu Motor Co.-owned cars were up 8 percent from 2009. The increase was driven by solid sales growth in China and other Asian countries.

Toyota Motor Corp. beat General Motors as the world's largest car maker in 2008. While GM's sales were the highest for nearly eight decades. However, finally GM is now called General Motors Co., loss and forcing the U.S. government to rescue him.

George Hansen, GM spokesman in Tokyo, minimize the importance of the world's greatest sales figures. "We do not focus on who is number one," he said. He claimed, General Motors has increased its sales more than double digits in five of the 10 major markets.

Sales in China surged 28.8 percent to 2.35 million vehicles. "Toyota on the contrary, in China only sold 846 thousand vehicles," said Hansen.

GM also has increased sales by 12.4 percent in the Russian market and 10.4 percent in Brazil. But in her home, in the U.S., GM's sales grew only 6.3 percent to 2.21 million vehicles.

However, for Toyota, the main thing is the number one selling. "Our goal is to become number one," said Toyota spokesman Paul Nolasco.

Toyota, which developed rapidly after the great shocks to issue a recall done on a large scale in 2009. More than 10 million vehicles around the world drawn by reason of damage to the gas pedal, slippery floors, and harmful software.

Strength of Chevrolet Captiva

Strength of Chevrolet Captiva - Last weekend PT GM Autoworld Indonesia gave the opportunity for a journalist to try out the Chevrolet Captiva. Initially, almost all accounts, what's wrong with the car which carried off to Indonesia this July 7, 2007.

About 30 journalists were taken to A1 International Circuit in Lippo Village, Tangerang. Two new cars Captiva, red and silver, already available there. In the row in a single circuit. We were asked to pit these two cars in a straight line along the 200 meters.

On the first turn, we were given the opportunity to try out a red Chevrolet. Meanwhile, another friend, tried silver color. In early blow, more agile red Chevrolet Captiva. No doubt, the silver was left behind.

Out of curiosity, we asked exchange position. We rode the silver and another friend to move the red. The result, not much different. We must bow at the finish line.

We watched the game the other friends. The red is always more agile. Out of curiosity, we also asked the officer, "Tried it first, explanation later," he replied, briefly.

After all try out, it's true. GM Indonesia petrol Captiva showcase the latest version, the Captiva SS.

Red car who tried it was already carrying the machines 'Ecotec 2.4L DOHC' with Double Continuosly Variable Cam Phaser (DCVCP), who had entered the Indonesian market on Monday, January 24, 2011.

Toyota Electric Car Launch in 2012

Toyota Electric Car Launch in 2012 - Toyota tech electric motor, Toyota RAV4 EV will begin to be marketed in the United States in 2012. RAV4 EV is marketed in the state of the United States that requires zero emissions vehicle.

Head of Toyota's United States Marketing, Bob Carter stated there are 13 states that adopted laws Zero Vehicle Emmision include California, Arizona, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island , Vermont, and Washington.

"electric-powered Toyota RAV4 will be marketed in 2012 and would expand consumer demand," said Bob Carter as quoted from the official description of Toyota, Thursday, November 18, 2010. "Toyota is launching this model in the Los Angeles Auto Show 2010 on Wednesday, November 19."

Bob explains the Toyota RAV4 EV is a collaboration between Toyota and Tesla. This cooperation was signed several months ago, including gelontoran fresh funds millions of dollars to develop the technology of electric motors, batteries, and electronics modules.

Toyota RAV4 EV can travel a distance of 160 kilometers for each time the rechargeable electric. Toyota RAV4 will still be producing at Woodstock, the only factory RAV 4 in the United States. While Tesla prepares driving system at NUMMI, Palo Alto, California. Location of final assembly is still in discuss because Toyota have much choice.

First Porsche Car Made in China

First Porsche Car Made in China - Manufacturing luxury sports cars from Germany, Porsche, will soon build a plant in China and North America.

As quoted from Motoward, Thursday, January 20, 2011, CEO of Porsche, Matthias Mueller,said the the company is considering the plan .

Porsche, he said, was heavily increase global sales. The factory in Zuffenhausen and Leipzig (Germany) is currently too small to compete with increasing demand.

Porsche Cajun (See picture) is one model that seems to be made first in China, precisely at the Volkswagen factory where they also make the Audi Q5. "It would be more efficient," said Mueller.

With efficiency of it, later, the Porsche Cayenne SUV can certainly compete with the New Range Rover Evoque. Mueller ensure Porsche manufacture in China will not affect the quality of the vehicle. Just as the Porsche Boxster, which has been manufactured under license in Finland for a while. "During the Porsche made cars, no problem."

Porsche will open a testing center in Shanghai, close to the F1 track, like the center of Silverstone in England. They also will expand its dealer network from 35 currently to 85, and then to 100 dealers.

Test Super Luxury Cars

Test Super Luxury Cars - A number of super cars gathered at the Dubai Autodrome circuit racing, Dubai, some time ago.

The event, held this Michelin tire company involved Agera Koenigsegg, Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera, Gumpert Apollo, Italy's Ferrari 458, Audi R8 V10, Porsche 911s, BMW M3s Schnitzer, AMG Mercedes SLS, and MKB Mercedes Black Series.

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.