Nissan 370Z Roadster

The Z Roadster is part of the exciting family of Nissan Z vehicles, including 370Z coupe and all new NISMO 370Z

Engine
3.7-liter V6, 332 horsepower, 270 lb-ft of torque. Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System
(CVTCS) with Variable Valve Event and Lift (VVEL) on intake valves.



Transmissions
Available SynchroRev Match 6-speed manual transmission. Available Downshift Rev Matching
7-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters.



Body/Chassis
3-point strut bar and rear underbody “V-brace.”
Brakes
Available 14” front disc brakes with 4-piston calipers and 13.8” rear disc brakes with 2-piston calipers.
Wheels/Tires
Available 19” RAYS® super-lightweight forged alloy wheels with Bridgestone® Potenza

highperformance
W-rated summer tires, 245/40R19 (front) and 275/35R19 (rear). Standard 18”
aluminum-alloy wheels with 225/50R18 (front) and 245/45R18 (rear) Yokohama® ADVAN Sport™ tires.


Suspension
Lightweight aluminum-alloy used on double wishbone 2-link front and 4-link rear suspension.
Audio

Available Bose® audio system. 9.3 GB hard drive storage for music. Plays MP3s via CD or
DVD. USB input plays music via iPod, flash drive, or any other compatible storage device.1
Bluetooth.®2 wireless streaming audio.
Navigation System
Available navigation system includes all-new display with improved resolution, voiceactivated,
touch-screen navigation with XM NavTraffic® for real-time traffic updates, Zagat®
restaurant ratings, and real-time weather info and forecasts.



Tec hnology
Nissan Intelligent Key™ with Push Button Ignition, so you never have to take the key out of
your pocket. Available Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System works

BMW Z4

The BMW Z4 is a rear-wheel drive sports car . Replacing the Z3, first-generation production started in 2002 at BMW's Spartanburg, South Carolina plant, with both roadster and coupe forms produced. Starting with the 2009 model year, the second-generation Z4 is built at BMW's Regensburg, Germany plant as a retractable hardtop roadster.


The Z4 offers a choice of four straight-6 engines: 2.2 L, 2.5 L, 3.0 L, and 3.2 L.All are variants of the BMW M54 engine. In the European market, a 2.0 L straight-4 is also offered.



The most powerful car of the Z4 line-up is the Z4 M. It features a naturally aspirated, in-line six cylinder engine, used in the third generation of the BMW M3, producing 252 kW (343 PS; 338 hp) at 7,900 rpm and 365 N·m (269 lb·ft) of torque at 4,900 rpm.
0-100 km/h takes 5.0 seconds, and the top speed is limited to 250 km/h (155 mph).

Five-speed manual gearboxes are standard on all models except the 3.0 L and the M Roadster, which get a 6-speed Getrag.
5-speed or 6-speed automatic are available on all non M cars.
The M Roadster shares its 6-speed Getrag 217 manual gearbox with the M3.


A Sport package, adding stiffer and lower suspension, larger wheels with run-flat tires, and Dynamic Driving control, BMW's Vehicle Stability Control system, is also available.
2006-2008 BMW Z4 3.0si


In 2006, BMW updated the Z4 line by introducing the M Roadster, and later the M Coupe, with the vaunted S54 "M" engine, rated for 330 bhp at 7900 rpm.
The standard cars received the new N52 I6 engines. In the 3.0si, this engine makes 190 kW (258 PS; 255 hp) and 300 N·m (220 lb·ft) of torque.
The N52 features a magnesium block construction, which consists of an aluminum interior for the cylinders, and an outer magnesium block.
The engine features BMW's Valvetronic variable valve timing system for increased performance, are considerably more powerful through the middle of the rev range, and also improve fuel economy noticeably.
A final benefit of the N52 engines is that they improve handling and turn-in due to the decreased weight over the nose of the car.
This is particularly noticeable when compared to the Z4 M, which continues with the heavier S54 iron block engine.

Rolls Royce 200EX

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has confirmed further details about the production version of 200EX, the experimental car shown at the Geneva motor show early in March 2009.

- New 6.6 litre turbo charged V12 engine unique to Rolls-Royce
- New 8-speed gearbox
- Engine power upwards of 500bhp (373kW/507PS)

Rolls-Royce CEO, Tom Purves announced the details at a press conference in New York where 200EX is currently being shown to potential customers on the first leg of a world tour.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Purves said, “There has been a great deal of interest in this car since we first talked about producing a new model series in the autumn of 2006 and the reaction 200EX received at its unveiling at Geneva was very positive. As we move another step closer to the start of production at Goodwood, it is exciting to be able to share some of the specific technical details with customers and the media.”

He continued, “RR4 will deliver an authentic Rolls-Royce experience to owners, so expect peerless comfort and build quality. However, we have consciously engineered this car to be more involving and dynamic for those owners around the world that will wish to drive it themselves.”

RR4 will be powered by a brand new 6.6 litre turbo charged V12 engine unique to Rolls-Royce. The engine will be combined with an 8-speed automatic ZF gearbox. This new drive-train will significantly improve fuel and CO2 efficiency over the already class leading Phantom series of cars. Engine power will be upwards of 500bhp.