A serial version of electric BMW ActiveE will debut at the Geneva, the German company is planning to launch around 1000 units, by the end of the year in several European countries, China and seven U.S. cities. Though the premiere of EV based on 1-Series Coupe, left about 2 weeks, the Bavarians decided to disseminate detailed information on it, which makes it clear that he does not differ much from the concept shown in Detroit, the difference is only the bumpers. The electric motor car is again a power 170 h.p. and its maximum torque of 250 Nm. Of course still available in 0ob/min. Energy to do it comes from a set of lithium-ion batteries located in places where there are container and transmission in the standard model. BMW ActiveE accelerates from 0-100 km/h for less than 9.0 sec and the maximum speed that is doing 145 km/h. Its autonomy is 160 km/h as the time required to fully recharge in a specialized plant is about 4 hours, but only 12 minutes in it are sufficient to ensure your passing of 40 km.

The Company from Ingolstadt officially presented two versions of the new Audi S4, Sedan and Avant for 2009. Audi S4 provide official data on versions Sedan and Avant. They are driven compressor TFSI V6 with 3 liters volume, offering an impressive 333 hp and a maximum torque of 440 Nm. With this engine S4 Sedan accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 5.1 seconds, while a station wagon he needed 5.2 seconds. The maximum speed of both versions is electronically limited to 250 km / h. Novelty of the model is the active differential. Its main function is to reduce the resistance when turning the steering wheel. The new technology uses multi-plate clutch and electro hard to forward movement of each wheel of one of the two axes. The computer takes care of the car’s instantaneous reaction to changing traffic conditions, which is 100 milliseconds of data to Audi. Both versions are equipped with a dynamic system, Drive Select, which can be set to three modes of driving: comfort, auto and dynamic. Cars have adjustable shock absorbers, dynamic steering system and sport differential. Furthermore, it is noticed and changes in the exterior, such as: special 18-inch wheels S-design, new trim and four tip of the exhaust. The interior of the S4 is resolved in blacks and many aluminum.
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