Top Futuristic Cars
Everyone has a specific car model that they are absolutely in love with, and it may change from year to year when the newest model comes out. However, there are some cars people can fall in love with before they are even produced. Most of these are concept cars, which are prototype cars that show new concepts, styles, and technologies for future cars to possibly be mass produced.
One of these concept cars is the BMW Gina Concept. This car is designed as a roadster that has a special light, flexible, durable, and extremely expansion-resistant fabric metal instead of the traditional sheet metal that is seen on cars today. The features of this car can be moved or shifted by electro-hydraulic controls to fit the driver’s needs. Using the same electro-hydraulic controls, the shape of the outer skin, and the overall design of this car can be changed. The way it is designed, when the driver turns their headlights on, the outside of the car changed to bring forth the headlights. When the lights are off, they stay behind the car’s exterior out of site.
Another car is the Ferrari Monza. The Monza looks like something out of a science fiction movie, and is pretty much the meaning of concept cars. The design has two wings that come over the front wheels for optimum aerodynamics, and can reach speeds up to 125 mph. The wings, called canards, are used to create some lift while the person is driving to help prevent friction. However, in order to prevent the car from simply taking off in flight, computers take over to control the wings over the front wheels. It even comes with glasses that show all the dashboard information. So not only will you have a car from some super hero comic, but you can also dress the part.
The Magnet Car is also an interesting concept car. Its designer created this three wheeled two seater car to look like a whale coming towards you with its mouth open. The car runs off of magnetic power and uses an electric engine that has a polarity. The car’s magnets are designed to be the same polarity as the road. This means that the car will be ‘lifted’ off the road. As cool as a magnetic hovering car would be, we technically don’t have magnetized roads, and they are hypothetical in theory.
An interesting concept is the Metromorph car. This car by Peugeot is ideal for when we are all stuck in a big city and parking near your apartment is scarce. The body of the car is mostly windows except for the bottom, also doubles as a balcony to your apartment. No, I will not shut the front door. This futuristic car is designed to not only drive on a road, but also up a wall and park its self at your apartment. The seats inside will of course adjust to keep you in an upright position when the car switches from driving on the road to the side of your apartment building. So, the next time you are on your apartment balcony with your friends thinking “dude, let’s go to the bar!” If you had the Metromorph car, you will be well on your way in your balcony, er…um, car.
The Phoenix all-electric concept car is designed to be eco-friendly. This car is supposed to have zero-emissions making it the perfect car for the environment. It runs off of electric batteries that power the four electric engines of the wheels. So, why is it a concept car besides being completely eco-friendly? The cabin is made completely of glass and is sealed by LED lights that can change colors to the drivers taste. So, in a way, it’s a lightcycle from Tron, just hope it doesn’t leave that nasty trail that those bikes leave.
The New BMW X1 XDrive28i BMW Twin Turbo Power
Characteristics.
* New BMW X1 xDrive28i as a pioneer of an innovative combination of driving pleasure typical of the brand and efficiency.
* First four-cylinder gasoline engine with BMW twin turbo power, significant increase in performance while significantly improving the efficiency, maximum output: 180 kW/245 hp, maximum torque: 350 Newton meters.
# Completely newly developed 2.0 liter engine with all-aluminum crankcase, design principle, closely based on the technology of the inline six-cylinder engine with TwinPower turbo technology, consisting of the highly effective charging system for the twin-scroll principle, more precise fuel injection High Precision Injection with innovative solenoid valve injectors and again further developed version of BMW’s patented Valvetronic variable valve timing.
# New generation of engines as the current innovation highlight of BMW Efficient Dynamics, 2.0 liter engine with increased torque over the previous engine, and outstanding fuel economy and low emissions.
# Six-speed manual transmission as standard, optional eight-speed automatic transmission, extensive BMW Efficient Dynamics technology including Auto Start Stop function (manual transmission).
# New BMW X1 xDrive28i further optimized with agility at the same time significantly reducing fuel consumption and emissions, average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle of 7.9 litres/100 km (down 1.5 liters), CO2 rating: 183 g / km (down 38 g ), acceleration from zero to 100 km / h in 6.1 seconds (manual transmission) and 6.5 seconds (automatic minus 0.3 seconds).
# Intelligent BMW xDrive all-wheel drive as standard with optimized dynamics vote Performance Control as an option.
# M Sport package as a new option for all model variants of the BMW X1.
# Unique vehicle concept in the premium compact segment, typical design characteristics and features of a BMW X model, a high variability in the interior, uncompromising premium characteristics through outstanding quality workmanship and material selection, high quality fittings and innovative options of BMW Connected Drive, including apps for web radio reception and use of Facebook and Twitter.
Driving pleasure and efficiency in a new dimension: the new BMW X1 xDrive28i BMW twin turbo power
His expressive, sporty and elegant design, superior agility, high functionality and innovative features have made the BMW X1 to the forefront of driving pleasure in the premium compact segment. Once again, the premium car manufacturer BMW, the vehicle concept of the BMW X models are successfully transferred to a new class of vehicle, creating a unique offering. Now make the BMW X1 in implementing the development strategy BMW Efficient Dynamics pioneering work. The new BMW X1 xDrive28i is the first model of the brand, from a four-cylinder gasoline engine with Twin Power turbo technology, consisting of High Precision Injection, charging after the twin-scroll principle, variable camshaft control Double VANOS and variable valve timing, Valvetronic, is driven.
The introduction of this technology package features the new BMW X1 xDrive28i with the heralded new generation at the 2.0-liter gasoline engine from BMW. The new, combined 180 kW/245 hp power unit which compared to the previous engine again increased performance and torque characteristics with significantly reduced fuel consumption and emissions. The new BMW X1 xDrive28i brings this dual progress in an impressive way to advantage.
It can accelerate from zero to 100 km / h, it takes 6.1 seconds (automatic: 6.5 seconds) or 0.7 seconds (0.3 seconds) is less than that offered only with automatic transmission predecessor. Its average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle is reduced by 16 percent to 7.9 liters per 100 kilometers. The CO2 level is 183 grams per kilometer.
The engine: A new standard for efficiency and dynamics
BMW X models feature a specific expression of the brand’s typical driving pleasure. The BMW X1 xDrive28i combines this experience with a competitive environment in its class unsurpassed efficiency. Sporty power delivery at a level that has been achieved only by six-cylinder engines, goes with this new engine variant of the BMW X1 along with outstanding fuel economy and emissions.
This is made possible by the use of a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, the latest generation, distinguished by its pioneering use of innovative technology components. The drive of the BMW X1 xDrive28i meets in a special way the objectives of the development strategy BMW Efficient Dynamics, which is consistently focused on continuous improvement of driving pleasure with falling between consumption and emission levels. With a displacement of 1997 cm3 and with the unique BMW Twin Power turbo technology, which includes a charging system for the twin-scroll principle, High Precision Injection, double-VANOS and Valvetronic, created the new engine a maximum power of 180 kW / 245 hp at an engine speed of 5000 min-1. This exceeds the power unit of the new BMW X1 xDrive28i the value of the hitherto strongest 2.0-liter gasoline engine from BMW by 55 kW.
Premiere: BMW twin turbo power now available in four-cylinder.
The new BMW four-cylinder with twin turbo power that comes from power in regions that are accessible only by naturally aspirated engines with a higher number of combustion chambers and a much larger displacement. Compared to a similarly powerful six-cylinder engine is equipped with the all-aluminum crankcase, including derived from motor sport bed plate design of compact and easier to drive. This directly affects the efficiency and thanks to the lower front axle load on the agility of the BMW X1 xDrive28i.
BMW X1 xDrive28i (Modell E84, ab 2011)
The pulling power of the new drive exceeds the level of the previously used normally aspirated engines. Its maximum torque is 350 Nm and is available at an engine speed of 1250 min-1 are available. This a very spontaneous response is guaranteed. The new engine already provides just above idle speed for a fascinating and spirited force development, which continues until uniform in higher load ranges. The new BMW X1 xDrive28i accelerates in 6.1 seconds from zero to 100 km / h (6.5 seconds with automatic transmission). He completed the standard sprint by 0.7 or 0.3 seconds faster than with a six-speed automatic transmission-equipped predecessor. The maximum speed of the new BMW X1 xDrive28i is 240 km / h.
The charging system of the new drive corresponds to the twin scroll principle in which both the exhaust manifold and the turbocharger, the channels of two cylinders are separated from each other. The flow rates will be lead to a spiral turbine wheel. The result is a particularly low exhaust back pressure results at low speeds. Thus, the dynamics of the pulsating gas streams is ideally used to delay the supercharger blades and powerful to put in motion. This leads to spontaneous reactions to any pedal movement and the early developing revving, which is characteristic of BMW engines.
Aerodynamic Car Design Technology Evolution
The car industry has come a long way, if we come to think of the first steam powered coaches. Nowadays the industry has evolved so much through technology, that half a century ago people didn’t even dare to dream. Only fifty years ago cars were though slow means of transportation: a genius invention, but a slow one. However, in the last fifty years the technology has accelerated so much, that today we already have cars driving with more than 400 km/h.
An important step in the car evolution has been the speed. The aerodynamic design and the more and more advanced technology on the market allowed manufacturers to come up with more and more beautiful cars, reaching higher and higher speeds. Therefore, some years ago, the most important performance of the car industry was the speed, combined together with comfort and exquisite design.
However, as cars began to no longer be a rarity on the market and as nowadays there are around 1800 million cars around the world, the consumer has new needs. Therefore, the automobile manufacturers had to adapt to the new requirements and bring new solutions. In this sense, speed is no longer the only requirement, but in comes together with consumption. As more and more people use cars around the world and as earth resources start to diminish, the car industry was forced to come with energy saving solutions.
This is how concepts like the hybrid car or electrical car appeared on the market. The hybrid car came as a balance between fuel consumption and electricity consumption, so that the customer has the possibility of paying less for fuel and, at the same time, reduce the CO2 emissions. On the other hand, a step further has been the electrical car, which is no longer addicted to the fuel pump and therefore saves a lot of money while respecting nature.
Nowadays cars’ prices range within a very large price scale, adapted to every need and pocket. Because the more ecological ones are also more expensive, the leasing is always a feasible option. No matter what you opt for, cash or leasing, old or new car, you should always keep in mind that technology, and car industry implicitly, are very dynamic fields, always in development.