Opel Astra GTC Come to Paris

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Opel Astra family may increase at the Paris Salon a few weeks. Where can we first see the recent Sports Tourer wagon, and it’s time for the three-door coupe that we’ve seen in numerous spy photos and computer illustrations in the past year. The picture released on the day and can be seen in the real world at the Paris Salon, which runs October 2 to 17.

The line is called beautiful concept car and is named GTC Paris, but the Astra name. However, it would not be surprised if this actually is the series of car ready. The images released today Wednesday reveals nothing about the interior and which can be exhibited on the car of course differ considerably from the final version. It is also unlikely that the GTC in their finished state, comes with 21-inch wheels on the GTC Paris.

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We may not know when this version of the Astra coupe is ready for serial production and the technical Opel is also rather reticent. Concept, however, have reported a two-liter turbo engine, giving “maximum power and torque.” It has start / stop and the automatic gearbox is a manual six-speed. The car is front-wheel drive and has an electronic limited slip differential.

Otherwise press release speaks mostly about body shape, which, according to Design Director Mark Adams inspired by a quote from the novel Jonathan Livingston Seagull: “… and the speed was pure beauty.” The sentence has been the basis for design work on the Astra three-door coupe based, which, according to Adam is “created to be an affordable dream car that gives German precision and innovation, combined with fascinating design.

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BMW Z4 GT3 2010 Sporty Design Used in Race

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GT3 BMW Z4, which is officially launched and completed the first test drive in early March, already enjoying great popularity among customers of BMW Motorsport. The first cars delivered to private teams, BMW will prepare them for use in national and international championships.

“Information about the BMW Z4 GT3 very positive,” said BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen. ‘Round these sports cars in the range of our products, and provides drivers and teams a chance to compete at the championships in accordance with the GT3 regulations – such as the FIA GT3 European Championship, the International GT Open or Masters ADAC GT – and 24-hour endurance “Next., The GT2 BMW M3, BMW 320si WTCC, which is consistent with the rules Super2000, GT4 and close to the production of the BMW M3 are available for teams of clients around the world by BMW Motorsport distributions.

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BMW Z4 production model is impressive: with a long hood, wheel arches are lit, the long wheelbase and narrow projection, this car offers a unique look. BMW Motorsport engineers two passengers provide a good basis to develop close to GT3 racing car production.

The biggest difference between production and racing cars is under the hood while the production version of the BMW Z4 is powered by a six-cylinder engine, GT3 car is powered by a 4.0 liter eight-cylinder engine similar to units used in the BMW M3 GT2. This strong liver produces more than 480 HP. Its excellent performance and good torque curve and the basic machinery for the production version of the BMW M3 is destined to be used in motorsport.

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Installing a V8 engine has a large influence on the development of the BMW Z4 GT3. Initially, the design review area is done by CATIA V5 design to place the machine in an ideal position and meet the specifications of race. The engineers then add all other components.

When it comes to electronics, private teams can expect BMW’s innovative solutions, which have been tried and tested in the GT2 BMW M3: ECU408 support the management of modern machines, while ‘electronic control units responsible for Power400 control all the actuators. Power is transmitted via a six-speed sequential gearbox with Quick Shift “function.

Wheels with central locking and security clips are also included in the shipment. In addition, the BMW Z4 GT3 also offers driver assistance systems, such as ABS and traction control expenditure, adopted by another car in the race for the range of customers, and then developed and modified for use in a GT3 car.

Front axle GT3 BMW Z4 with a new design, based on a series of concepts. It is equipped with a tubular stabilizer bar with the bar adjusted. Rear axle is designed as a longitudinal axis of the connection, such as the standard version of the BMW Z4. Steel body car from the BMW factory in Regensburg. Tues security very rigid, precision steel tubes and then welded into the body. V8 engine blocks produced in the BMW foundry in Landshut. BMW plant in Dingolfing help the rear wheel differential and driveshaft, among others.

During its development, the BMW Motorsport engineers work hand in hand in other fields with their counterparts in the production. This allows them access to the calculation of the field of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in the aerodynamic design of cars. In addition, tests are also conducted in wind tunnels and on test benches BMW Group.

Front and rear wings, hood, roof, fenders and other components made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). The use of lightweight material, resistant to play a lot of weight GT3 BMW Z4 until the 1200 kilograms.

Like all the cars on track racing BMW customers, emphasis is also placed on profitability during the development of the BMW Z4 GT3. As a result, the car offers an excellent cost / quality ratio and gives the team a chance to participate personally in the affordable sports car at the highest level.

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1. Enclave: Luxury crossover made in Michigan and exported to China.  Take that, stubborn trade deficit.

2. GL8: It's a Pontiac Montana, without the roof rack.  The marketing mavens in Shanghai were able to convince the public that this vehicle was meant to be chauffeur-driven!

3. Park Avenue: Look familiar?  It's a Chinese-made Holden Statesman(!), although it's only available with a V6.  This is definitely my favorite.

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