BMW X6 Interceptor

Here are some photos of a BMW X6 wide-body kit designed by Zaur Khalilov of Zaoor Design. Created for Met-R, a Moscow-based tuning shop, it's called the Interceptor. As with any X6-based work, the actual work has to be evaluated (not the car). The Interceptor's nose is nice and aggressive, and those vertical driving lights just add to it. Even the matte black helps, but that's about as far as it goes.

A really interesting detail is the kidney eyebrows derived from the 6-Series, which help it stand out from the rest of the fender-extension tuner pack.

The rendering is nice-looking overall; unfortunately the car it's based on is not.

By Phil Alex

Source: Met-R , Via: Cardesign

Peugeot RCZ Coupe GT review

Lamborghini looks at Peugeot prices is the main selling criteria for the new RCZ coupe. It dishes up enjoyably brisk performance without too much financial pain providing you are not too aggressive with the right foot in a surprisingly practical car. I predict its desirability will produce the best used car values Peugeot has seen in a long time. Improved build quality will help too.

Review by Russell Bray for WhatGreenCar.com

PERFORMANCE

'Greenest' engine is Peugeot's familiar 160bhp 2-litre turbo-diesel which, partly hampered by the car's weight delivers performance more in the 'hot' hatchback category than the supercar one despite the RCZ's dramatic styling. With maximum push (250 lbs/ft) from 2,000rpm it is easy to surf a wave of torque while making rapid yet relaxed progress. Maximum power is at 4,000rpm. In still air that results in a top speed of 137mph. Acceleration to 62mph takes 8.2 seconds.

HANDLING

Very good considering the comfortable, non-adjustable suspension (unlike the rival VW Scirocco) but the extra weight of the diesel engine in the nose makes the RCZ keener to plough head straight on at a tight bend than the lighter petrol engined cars. Feels remarkably neutral (and safe) whatever you do to the accelerator pedal in a faster corners. Wide tyres, pushed out to the edge of the bodywork bring plenty of cornering grip but the car feels ultimately more hatchback than thoroughbred coupe.

BODY STYLE

Attention grabbing 2+2 seater coupe with hints of the classic Volkswagen Karmann Ghia coupe of the 1950s mixed with a flashier take on the Bauhaus styling of Audi's ubiquitous TT Coupe. Design is cabin forward yet the front of the car shows it is based on Peugeot 308 to keep down costs. Lots of 'personalisation' possible with different colour roof, roof arches, grilles, wheels and even stripes. Length 4287mm. Width 1845mm.

COMFORT & CONTROLS

The bane of exotic looking cars is that they usually have bad visibility, but despite wide windscreen pillars and huge door mirrors the RCZ is easy to see out of. The instruments are glammed up but otherwise standard fare apart from a 'designer' clock which I liked but some colleagues hated.

Pedal location was pretty good but sometimes a little is lost in later translation to right hand drive. Six-speed manual gearchange no problems. Automatic transmission only on smaller petrol engine versions.

MPG & RUNNING COSTS

Official figures; Urban 41.4mpg. extra urban (some out of town) 62.7mpg, combined 53.2mpg. First drive consumption, including performance testing, proved diesels can be thirsty if driven hard at 29.4mpg. Carbon dioxide emissions of 139g/km puts the RCZ in band E with annual road tax of £120. Insurance group TBC. Warranty covers three years/60,000 miles.

GREEN CREDENTIALS

Economical turbo-diesel engine with standard particulate filter delivers fine economy if driven with restraint. Good aerodynamics help reduce fuel thirst at cruising speeds. Gear change indicator encourages economical driving. A prototype, four-wheel drive 75mpg plus diesel-electric hybrid has been built and is being considered for production despite loss of carrying capacity. It's CO2 emissions are 139g/km and a WhatGreenCar rating is coming soon.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

Peugeot doesn't know how to do impractical, so the RCZ not only has a good size boot but flip down rear seats too. Standard kit on Sport models includes sports seats, dual-zone air-conditioning, alloy wheels, radio/CD player with MP3 connection, USB port, black roof panel, twin sports exhausts and rear parking sensors. GT models add bigger, 19in diameter alloy wheels, leather upholstery, electrically adjustable and heated seats, front parking sensors and automatic lights and wipers.

MODEL SUMMARY

Model tested: Peugeot RCZ 2-litre HDi 163 Coupe GT
Body-style: Two-door, 2+2 coupe
Engine/CO2: 160bhp, four-cylinder turbo diesel/139g/km
Trim grades: Sport, GT

On-road price: From £20,450 for 1.4 petrol GLS (model tested £24,550)
Warranty: Three years/60,000 miles
In the showroom: Mid-May 2010
Review rating: 4.0 STARS

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Top Ten Cars of the Decade Countdown 8 Chevrolet Corvette

As an established American icon, the Corvette didn’t need much improvement to carry its success into the 2000s. But thankfully, improvement is exactly what we got. A whole lot of it. The sixth generation Corvette (known internally and to fans as the C6) first arrived on the scene in 2005.

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Top Ten Cars to Look Forward to in 2010 7 BMW X1

The 2011 BMW X1 is BMW’s latest foray into their slowly expanding “Sports Activity Vehicle” segment, or as many would label, Crossover. Lower, lighter and shorter, the X1 (which is already on sale in Europe) will fit below their X3 and offer a more focused driving experience by the way of a shorter wheelbase and revised steering and braking feel, which could very well be the benefactor of the 135i’s fabulous 6-piston calipers and massive vented brake rotors.

The X1 will definitely give CR-V and RAV4 shoppers a sportier and more luxurious option.

The X1 will come with BMW’s xDrive all-wheel-drive system, standard. Potential engine options are aplenty, but our prediction will be BMW’s svelte inline six, which would be re-tuned to give the X1 around 260hp as opposed to the 230hp found in both the 328i and 528i.

Wishful thinking would have us convinced that the 335d’s twin-turbo diesel mill will be an option. And could you blame us? 425 lb-ft of torque, all-wheel-drive, and the peace of mind knowing that larger-than-usual road irregularities would not get in our way on the spirited commute to work.

The 2011 BMX X1 is scheduled to arrive in the U.S. sometime in late 2010/early 2011, with a price around $35,000.