Cars you didn't know existed...
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Seek said:
Doofus said:
Rod200SX said:
Whilst a bit of a BMW nerd, I've never really been in to Alpinas, do they always use non-M cars?
Their Doofus said:
In my defence, the B5 used to be a B10, back when the 3 series was a B6 (and a C1), the 6 series was a B7 and the 7 series was a B11.
They've gone all soft and mainstream since switching to easily understandable nomenclature like B3/D3 for 3-series, B5/D5 for 5-series and B7 for 7-series. Seek said:
Doofus said:
In my defence, the B5 used to be a B10, back when the 3 series was a B6 (and a C1), the 6 series was a B7 and the 7 series was a B11.
They've gone all soft and mainstream since switching to easily understandable nomenclature like B3/D3 for 3-series, B5/D5 for 5-series and B7 for 7-series. I read something once which said a director at M GmbH (they and BMW AG are indeed separate companies) said he would never allow an outside agency to build using an M car as it's base, I think the only exception has been the Alpina B6 3.5S which was based on the E30 M3.
Alpina also seem to have some aversion to ceramic brakes, I see quite a few Alpina BMWs in a dealer here in Munich, fitted with some of the largest iron brakes I've ever seen. E.g. the new B7 based on the X7, pretty sure a X7 M50i or whatever it's called would have at least a ceramic option
Alpina also seem to have some aversion to ceramic brakes, I see quite a few Alpina BMWs in a dealer here in Munich, fitted with some of the largest iron brakes I've ever seen. E.g. the new B7 based on the X7, pretty sure a X7 M50i or whatever it's called would have at least a ceramic option
Mr.Jimbo said:
Alpina also seem to have some aversion to ceramic brakes, I see quite a few Alpina BMWs in a dealer here in Munich, fitted with some of the largest iron brakes I've ever seen. E.g. the new B7 based on the X7, pretty sure a X7 M50i or whatever it's called would have at least a ceramic option
Isn't that because of Alpina's approach to building 'softer' cars than M division? I've been told that CCBs need standing on from speed regularly or they squeak like mad.Doofus said:
Isn't that because of Alpina's approach to building 'softer' cars than M division? I've been told that CCBs need standing on from speed regularly or they squeak like mad.
I idly specced a B3 Touring earlier and ceramics are an option but they warn you as you spec them that they can create noiseDerventio said:
Hi there,Agnelli Testarossa Spyder is currently in storage at DK Engineering.
If you have a watch of this video shot in the last couple of weeks the car is shown in detail from about 1hr 21 mins in.
https://youtu.be/ZjH7VPNGs7c
Regards
Tim
Doofus said:
Isn't that because of Alpina's approach to building 'softer' cars than M division? I've been told that CCBs need standing on from speed regularly or they squeak like mad.
This was my understanding of their pitch as well - from watching the BMW Z8 review which had the Alpina treatment which apparently made it much better when compared to the regular version (says Clarkson) even though it was a bit softer and had an auto instead of the manual Now, I knew the original Tommykaira ZZ existed from Gran Turismo. The company stopped existing in 2000.
However, back in 2014 they were alive again with help from Green Lord Motors (who??) with the new ZZ-EV. An new electric version & the only EV at the moment I would consider owning. 305bhp, 75 mile range & 0-60mph in under 4 sec. Needs a longer range but that would mean more batteries, and more weight.
However, back in 2014 they were alive again with help from Green Lord Motors (who??) with the new ZZ-EV. An new electric version & the only EV at the moment I would consider owning. 305bhp, 75 mile range & 0-60mph in under 4 sec. Needs a longer range but that would mean more batteries, and more weight.
thebigmacmoomin said:
Now, I knew the original Tommykaira ZZ existed from Gran Turismo. The company stopped existing in 2000.
However, back in 2014 they were alive again with help from Green Lord Motors (who??) with the new ZZ-EV. An new electric version & the only EV at the moment I would consider owning. 305bhp, 75 mile range & 0-60mph in under 4 sec. Needs a longer range but that would mean more batteries, and more weight.
why do all these concepts look like a Lotus elise?However, back in 2014 they were alive again with help from Green Lord Motors (who??) with the new ZZ-EV. An new electric version & the only EV at the moment I would consider owning. 305bhp, 75 mile range & 0-60mph in under 4 sec. Needs a longer range but that would mean more batteries, and more weight.
just for a change a page or so back it was a Lotus evora
One I've never even heard of before, the Ford Festiva Shogun. Take an incredibly st car, make it look made and put the 6cylinder lump from a Taurus in the back of it. 7 made apparently.
https://www.thedrive.com/a-list/3174/jay-lenos-nit...
https://www.thedrive.com/a-list/3174/jay-lenos-nit...
Connaught Type -D GT
Welsh car with a supercharged 2.0 V10
https://drivetribe.com/p/the-connaught-20-litre-su...
Welsh car with a supercharged 2.0 V10
https://drivetribe.com/p/the-connaught-20-litre-su...
Matt Cup said:
Connaught Type -D GT
Welsh car with a supercharged 2.0 V10
https://drivetribe.com/p/the-connaught-20-litre-su...
I could have sworn it was this thread that i replied to a day or two ago about the Connaught. I was on the list for one until it became clear it was never going to arriveWelsh car with a supercharged 2.0 V10
https://drivetribe.com/p/the-connaught-20-litre-su...
DanielSan said:
One I've never even heard of before, the Ford Festiva Shogun. Take an incredibly st car, make it look made and put the 6cylinder lump from a Taurus in the back of it. 7 made apparently.
https://www.thedrive.com/a-list/3174/jay-lenos-nit...
Its just a rebadged Kia Pride isn't it?https://www.thedrive.com/a-list/3174/jay-lenos-nit...
thebigmacmoomin said:
DanielSan said:
One I've never even heard of before, the Ford Festiva Shogun. Take an incredibly st car, make it look made and put the 6cylinder lump from a Taurus in the back of it. 7 made apparently.
https://www.thedrive.com/a-list/3174/jay-lenos-nit...
Its just a rebadged Kia Pride isn't it?https://www.thedrive.com/a-list/3174/jay-lenos-nit...
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