All new BMW 5-Series, Cadillac CTS Coupe, 9ff Speed9 and Bufori racing car ...
At a ceremony in Munich last night, BMW launched the sixth generation 5-Series. In more ways than one, it is a scaled down version of the 7-Series launched a year earlier. The two luxury sedans have a similar chassis and boast the same styling language. Compared to its class rivals the new 5-Series has the longest wheelbase. A variety of engines will be available for the standard model, topped by the 4.4 litre, direct-injected, twin-turbocharged V8, which powers the 550i. The BMW Motorsport department is already working on the new M5, which is expected to use a further developed version of the 550i's V8.
After a very difficult time, General Motors is ready to look ahead. At the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show subsidiary Cadillac will unveil the CTS Coupe. Like its four-door siblings, the new coupe uses a direct-injected V6 engine that produces 304 bhp but also great consumption figures. Whether a high performance 'V' version will be added to the line-up is not certain yet. The CTS Coupe will be available in the Spring of 2010 as a 2011 model.
This coming Saturday the annual tuner and motorsport extravaganza that is the Essen Motor Show will open its doors for the public. One of the star attractions will no doubt be this 9ff Speed9. Using a Porsche 997 Turbo Cabriolet as a basis, the German tuner created a modern-day version of the legendary Speedster model. In 9ff terms, the 650 bhp produced by the tweaked engine is modest but it suits the car. Customers can order a complete Speed9 or send their own car in for a conversion.
Earlier this week we reported on the upcoming Bufori CS road car and now word has reached us that the Bufori BMS R1 competition version successfully competed in this weekend's Macau GT Cup event. Built in less than 10 weeks, the R1 was driven in the event by former F1-racer Alex Yoong. Starting in 28th, he was up to 23rd when debris picked from the track caused his throttle to stick open, resulting in a close encounter with the barriers. The racing car will be further developed at Sepang and the road car is expected to make its official debut at the Beijing Show in 2010.
Enjoy the links:
2009 9ff Speed9 - Images, Specifications and Information
2010 BMW 550i - Images, Specifications and Information
2009 Bufori BMS R1 - Images, Specifications and Information
2010 Cadillac CTS Coupe - Images, Specifications and Information
Last edited by Wouter Melissen; 11-24-2009 at 10:15 AM.
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