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Auto 2011: 2011 BMW 5-Series Touring

Monday, March 15th, 2010

Bavarian maker has unveiled the official details on the station wagon version for the sixth generation 5-series. Of course, there is no news if the new 5-Series Touring will ever be offered on the US market or not.

Later this year, the new model will go on sale with a choice of two straight-six petrol engines as well as a four-cylinder and a six-cylinder diesel. The base version, BMW 523i Touring is powered by a straight-six engine developing a total of 204 bhp, while in the 535i Touring the output is raised to 306 hp.

As for the diesel versions, the 520d Touring is powered by a four-cylinder turbo diesel engine that develops 184 hp and the 530d Touring features a straight six-cylinder diesel with a 245 hp output. All engines are mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.

The new 5-Series Touring will offer a long list of features: BMW Connected Drive comprises, inter alia, a Parking Assistant, Surround View, collision warning with brake activation in conjunction with Active Cruise Control, Lane Change Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Speed Limit Info, High-beam Assistant, BMW Night Vision with detection of persons as well as Head-up Display.

Auto tune: Ferrari California tuned by Novitec

Monday, March 15th, 2010

The Ferrari California has been tuned with a new performance tuning kit by tuners Novitec, with a 166bhp increase in horsepower.

Novitec has taken the 4.3-litre V8 engine in the Ferrari California and increased its supercharger boost pressure to 0.4 bar. This has resulted in a 166bhp increase in horsepower, with the car now putting out 606bhp, and able to sprint from 0-100km/h in 3.8 seconds. Top speed is now 325km/h, while torque has been increased from 485Nm to 603Nm.

The supercharger system includes a crank-driven supercharger, water-to-air intercooler, bigger injectors, and a unique intake manifold, while the Novitec stainless steel exhaust system has a butterfly mechanism that allows owners to tune the exhaust note appropriately.

Novitec has also given the California a body kit that includes a front spoiler, rocker panels, rear boot spoiler, and rear diffuser. The suspension setup has also been upgraded, with a button-operated hydraulic lift system to raise or lower the car by up to 40mm. The standard suspension has been lowered by 35mm as well.

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