Wednesday, October 24, 2012

2012 BMW Zagato Coupe

With Italian and German influences collaborating, BMW has designed an aerodynamically optimized car, which is able to reach the high speeds of a sports car, yet is also comfortable for everyday driving.
The style of the Zagato reflects on what has worked previously, and adds mystique onto the trim lines, to the perfection of the exterior paint. While BMW has been quiet about the specifications, the Zagato Coupe has a familiar look, with a touch of Italian inspiration and technology.


Exterior
The 2012 BMW Zagato Coupe is a hand-built, aluminum body, with an elongated hood. The air intakes are integrated with the hood, which sends extra air to the engine. The grill is highlighted with "Zs" in its mesh in an intricate, classy design, portraying the name.
The rear of the car is formed in almost a single joint. The rear displays an upper transparent panel, and the three-section look uses dark-colored glass surfaces to open up the interior, creating a wider-open look.
The rear bumper is fed into a large diffuser, ending with tail pipes in matte finish. This gives the Zagato an aggressive and sportier look. The body rests on 19 inch, 5-spoke, alloy wheels, with a propeller-type look, and matte finish.
Two domes are built into the roof structure, this is a signature Zagato design, and provide greater headroom. This design also increases the car's aerodynamics, and the roof's rigidity.
Interior
Zagato has highlighted the instrument panel and doors with horizontal lines, creating a roomier and sportier look. The form-fitting seats of grey material, have contrasting red stitching and accents.
The remarkable craftsmanship of the team is displayed, and the letter "Z" is embroidered in red at the top of the seat. The interior is definitely sporty, and the attention to detail is pure class.


Zagato Paint Mystique
The exterior body begins with a coat of black paint. A second coat of metallic silver is then applied, followed by six extremely thin coats of red paint which was especially developed for the Zagato.
It is then sealed with two clear layers, for protection and resilience. The mystique is that this paint can reflect the light in such a way, as to appear from almost a black color, to a brilliant red color, depending on how the light hits the paint.
The broad and low appearance of the 2012 Zagato Coupe, allows for a very powerful and solid road stance.
It is built to go fast, yet meets all normal road requirements. For more information on the Zagato, watch for the upcoming BMW press releases on specifications, and pre-order availability dates.

2013 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4

The 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 comes with the exact body of the outgoing model, but the 2013's has some mild additions to its already sporty body.
Nonetheless, the new Gallardo LP 560-4 comes with a unique design with razor sharp lines being one of its key reasons in its great success around the globe. Just behind the LP 560-4 rolls the LP 570-4, nearly identical sans the HP.

Specifications

General Info
Vehicle Type: Super Sport Coupe Est. Market Price: NA
Fuel Tank Capacity: 23.8 gallons (90L) MPG: 13 city / 20 hwy
Dimensions
Length: 171.0 in. (434.5 cm) Wheelbase: 100.8 in. (256 cm)
Height: 45.8 in. (116.5 cm) Width: 74.8 in. (190 cm)
Curb Weight: 3109 lbs (1410 kg) Ground Clearance: NA
Luggage Capacity: NA Maximum Seating: 2
Performance
Engine: V10 DOHC Displacement: 5204 cc
Horsepower: 560 HP Max RPM: 8000 rpm
Torque: 397 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
0-60 mph: 3.7 seconds Top Speed: 202 mph (325 km/h)
Engine
The LP 560-4 is powered by a 5.2L V-10 DOHC engine that generates 552 hp at 8,000 rpm and 398 lb-ft of torque. The engine is linked to a standard 6-speed manual transmission; although a 6-speed manual transmission with a paddle shift interface is available as an option.
AWD is still standard, delivering power via a limited slip rear and front differential, with a steady 45% of torque being sent to the rear wheels. The 2013 LP 560-4 sprints from 0 to 62 mph in remarkable 3.7 seconds. It reaches an impressive top speed of 201.9 mph.


Exterior & Interior
Just like other Lamborghinis, the 2013 LP 560-4 comes with an exterior look that shows the supercar's main theme of being a racer. The front face comes with a brand new trapezoidal geometry. The trapezoidal air-intake vents are now smaller, allowing for a wide-open mouth at the middle of the front fascia.
The sides boast a pedestal style side-views and a smooth profile that allows air to slip over it with ease. The rear bumper insert now comes with a new shapelier insert with a more pronounced rear diffuser and downward-turned tips. The Gallardo features 19-inch Apollo-polished alloy wheels, featuring precision-machined spokes.


At the interior, you will notice that the 2013 Gallardo LP 560-4's cabin is color coded on the center console and door panels to the exterior. The Gallardo is equipped with a flat bottomed steering column, leather seats with tufted diamond patterns and a heavily-buttoned center stack.
The 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 is the car to watch-out in the near future races. Its only legit competition in the entry level arena is Ferrari 458 Italia, but the Italia is more expensive.