Lotus Elise

Lotus assembly presented a number of new versions in 2008. The Lotus Elise came with two great versions. One of the Elise spared off with 189 hp or 141 kW of power wit 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds. The Elise SC sported non-intercooled supercharger version with 218 hp or 163 kW of power with 0-60 mph in 4.3 seconds, way below the base level at 4.9 seconds with the top speed of 148 mph or 238 kmph with a 1.8l Toyota 2ZZ-GE engine ,6 speed manual gearbox and a spoiler.
The NA Elise will maintain the style of previous models. The Elise SC will appear different sporting a rear spoiler similar to 72-D edition spoilers and new wheels. The weight remains more or less like the Lotus standard of 1,987 lb or 901 kg i.e. only 3 lb or 1.4 kg more.
Three models are available in Europe. Elise S has a 134 bhp i.e. 100 kW / 136 PS, 1.81 Toyota 1ZZ-FE engine, 5 speed manual gearbox, 0-60 mph in 5.8 sec, and top speed of 127 mph / 204 kmph.
The Elise R has a 189 bhp i.e. 141 kW/192 PS, 1.81 Toyota 2ZZ-GE engine, 6 speed manual gearbox, 0-60 mph in 4.9 sec, and top speed of 150 mph or 240kmph. All the hot cars are available in various colors in the market. The cars have antistatic effect on spectators with the brilliant color combination made by Elise.

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BMW Concept 7 Series

BMW Concept 7 Series ActiveHybrid was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in October 2008. This was the second presentation of the total hybrid concept of BMW, the first one being BMW Concept X6 ActiveHybrid, which was exhibited at the IAA Frankfurt in September 2007. The concept cars are expected to be placed in the production line in 2009 and hit the market.

BMW Concept 7 Series ActiveHybrid has the engine specification of the type of High Precision Injection V8 Twin Turbo unit incorporated in the BMW 750i, which yields 300 kW/407 hp of power. The electric motor gives support to the internal combustion engine system and provides a viable link between transmission and engine to produce 15 kW of power and 210 Nm of torque.

With this gentle and full hybrid arrangement, the electric motor is able to enhance the potential of the eight cylinder petrol engine using Brake Energy Regeneration process. This works to decrease fuel consumption of cars and subsequent carbon dioxide emissions in the environment.

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