Rinspeed iChange

Rinspeed iChange has been unveiled by Rinspeed as the latest project which will make its world debut at the Geneva Auto Show. Comes with 1,050 kg weighs, Rinspeed iChange can transform in seconds from a one-seater sports car to a comfortable car with enough room for three passengers.

Powered by an electric motor, Rinspeed iChange may develops 150kW and reach its top speed at 220 km/h. Rinspeed iChange is able to reach 100 km/h in less than four seconds and features a six-speed pre-selector gearbox from a Subaru WRX.

Rinspeed iChange uses an electrically powered roof section that tilts forward to allow for access to change the purpose of the door. That means Rinspeed iChange comes with interesting design characteristic since it has no door attached.

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2008 BMW M1 Procar

BMW has made announcement for reviving the Procar series with the 2008 BMW M1 Procar at Hockenheim on 19th and 20th July. Included with 10 cars, the 2008 BMW M1 Procar series will be a part of the F1 German Grand Prix program.

The drivers of the BMW M1 Procar include the five fastest ones in the Friday practice for the Formula One Grand Prix and the 15 remaining places are filled by young drivers.

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2008 BMW M3 Convertible in US

BMW has launched the 2008 BMW M3 Convertible for US at the New York International Auto Show. The North American version of the 2008 BMW M3 Convertible shares its siblings’ engine: the 4.0 liter V8 developing 414 hp at 8,300 rpm and 295 pounds-feet of torque at 3,900 rpm.

The 2008 BMW M3 Convertible’s engine has 85% of the maximum torque available consistently through 6,500 rpm. The engine of the US version of the 2008 BMW M3 Convertible sends its power to the rear wheels through a close-ratio six-speed manual gearbox with twin-disc clutch and Variable M Differential Lock.

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