Beautiful Design 2011 BMW X3 – A Vehicle Designed To Appeal to Buyers Looking For Technology

Good

Cosy back seat; powerful turbocharged engine; crisp handling; top notch interior.
 

Bad

Expensive as compared to rivals; abrupt power delivery.
Introduction

2011 BMW X3 is a versatile Sports Activity Vehicle that combines all road utility and capability with sportscar like handling and performance. In 2011, it enters its second generation with more prestigious interior, bolder styling and enhanced power along with a plethora of optional and standard features. It is an excellent choice for those who are in the market looking for sport sedan dynamics in a crossover sport utility vehicle. The X3 has been completely redesigned for 2011 model year with optional turbocharged engine, latest iDrive electronics interface, standard automatic eight-speed transmission, updated interior design, crisper exterior styling and revised suspension tuning. It is basically a compact luxury crossover’s first full redesign since its introduction in 2004.

With slightly bigger size, five-passenger seating capacity, eight-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive system, the all new 2011 BMW X3 fuses the company’s utility of a crossover with signature driving prowess. The X3 is a compact crossover sport utility vehicle developed and designed by German automobile manufacturing company called BMW, based on 3 Series automobile platform, and is now in its second generation. The company engineered X3 in conjunction with Magna Steyr of Graz, Austria, who designed all X3 models under contract to BMW for first generation. Following the X5, X3 was the 2nd vehicle sold by BMW as SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle). The X3 was originally revealed as concept car at Detroit Motor Show in the year 2003. It was huge sales success for the brand and inspired similar offerings from other manufacturer’s models including Acura RDX, Land Rover LR2, Audi Q5, Mercedes Benz GLK Class, Cadillac SRX and Infiniti EX35.

With subpar cabin, mediocre power and jarring ride, the 2011 BMW X3 almost seems like a corporate late addition as compared to fully realized compact crossover sport utility vehicle. However, the company softened suspension system and upped power in these recent years. The fully redesigned X3 is similar to the first generation model, but gets notable mechanical revisions. Under dynamic looking sheet metal, you will find a revised suspension that offers comfortable ride. The optional adaptive suspension system lets driver to choose from three modes calibrating suspension, stability control, throttle and transmission settings.

The 2011 BMW X3’s xDrive28i replaces xDrive30i and provides slightly less power, while the xDrive35i gets a turbocharged six-cylinder 300 horsepower engine. Both variants are equipped with eight-speed transmission. There are a number of small luxury crossover sport utility vehicles in the market that are smoother around edges, more family friendly and provide similar agility and power – Infiniti EX35, Mercedes Benz GLK Class, Audi Q5 and Volvo XC60, but the 2011 X3 is a fine choice in its segment.

Trim Levels, Body Styles and Optional Features

The 2011 BMW X3 is a compact premium luxury crossover sport utility vehicle that offers comfortable seating capacity for five passengers and is offered in two different trim levels called xDrive35i and xDrive28i. The 28i comes packed with standard equipments and features, these include 12-speaker surround sound stereo system with HD radio, CD player, iPod interface and auxiliary audio jack, 17 inch alloy wheels, iDrive electronics interface of BMW, automatic headlights, Bluetooth, foglights, cruise control, rain sensing windshield wipers, automatic climate control, power front eight-way seats, leatherette (premium vinyl) upholstery and leather wrapped telescoping and tilt steering wheel.

The 2011 BMW X3 xDrive35i gets adaptive xenon headlights and 18 inch alloy wheels. Options are largely combined in various packages, but several of the features are offered separately. The Sport Activity package includes sport front seats, 18 inch wheels, sport transmission with paddle shifters and roof rails, while the Premium package gets auto dimming rearview mirror, leather upholstery and sunroof. The Technology Package consists of rearview camera with top view functionality, hard drive based navigation system with real time traffic and voice commands, rear and front parking sensors and Bluetooth streaming audio.

 

The 2011 BMW X3’s Dynamic Handling Package comes with three driver selectable drive modes, adaptive suspension dampers and variable ratio steering, while the Cold Weather Package is equipped with heated steering wheels and heated rear and front seats. Standalone options on X3 are premium surround sound stereo system, 19 inch wheels, satellite radio, rearview camera, 40-20-40 split rear seat, head-up display, power liftgate, sunroof and keyless ignition..

Cool Design Lamborghini Concept S specs

January 2nd, 2010 | Inspiration |

Engine: 5 liter V-10 500 HP
Lamborghini Concept S concept car was perhaps one of the most awaited sports supercars at the Geneva Motor Show a few years back. Everyone had their expectations high thanks to the Lamborghini tradition of producing sports cars and supercars and they were not disappointed. Lamborghini stole their hearts and stole the show eventually with the introduction of Lambirghini Concept S. It is a concept car designed by the Head of Design at Lamborghini, Luc Donckerwolke. He considers this sports car an embodiment of the open car concept. He got a few awards for this supercar when it got introduced.

The sports car as such is great looking and has been modeled like the classic single-seated racing cars of the yesteryears. The traditional windscreen has been replaced by a 'sauté­¶ent,' which happens to be the French term for change wind. It goes on to divide the interior of the super sports car into two sections, giving it a slick yet aggressive look. It is so strategically placed that in addition to giving an awesome look, it also serves as an air inlet for the mounted engine which is placed behind the seats. There is an electronically operated rearview mirror which is mounted in the middle of two cockpits. It can be used by the driver when he wants and can be hidden when not used. The body of Lamborghini Concept S supercar is designed aerodynamically and it makes it more efficient.

Though based on the super cool sports car Lamborghini Gallardo, the design team has labored hard to make this car look unique and hence a few aesthetically appealing changes have been made. The supercar's front and rear spoilers have been slightly remodeled and the twin offset grilles in an angular honeycomb pattern are just amazing to look at and rear of the concept car has been loaded with black mesh vents and the well-placed flush mounted tail pipes and the rear diffuser has been slightly reshaped. Simply put, when you look at the sports car inch by inch, the style quotient is evident everywhere and the design really makes you wonder how many hours of work went into come up with this kind of stylish look.

 

You would imagine this kind of a stunning supercar to have a dynamic engine and that is exactly what you get here. The 5.0 liter V-10 engine is the same engine used in the Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe. This 500 horsepower engine is very powerful and makes for one heck of a drive. The body of Lamborghini Concept S sports car is around 70 kg (154 lbs) lighter than that of Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe, thanks to the aerodynamically designed body. It has an elegantly designed 6 speed manual gearbox and the engine has an output of 4500 rpm. With these kinds of features, you would expect a car like this to literally fly on the roads, and it certainly lives up to the expectations. You can clock from 60 mph to 200 mph in about four seconds, which makes it a driver's dream. If you are the kind of driver who loves to race his heart out, then the Lamborghini Concept S is just about the perfect sports car for you.