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BMW M3 E90 Fluid Motor Union : existe-il une voiture avec un plus beau bruit ?

Les habitués de Caradisiac et du Réveil Auto
en particulier connaissent déjà probablement
le préparateur américain Fluid Motor Union qui
s'est déjà notamment illustré dans la création d'une
 ligne pour la Lamborghini Gallardo
 particulièrement... permissive. Mais FMU,
comme l'appellent les connaisseurs, est
surtout spécialisé dans les BMW, sans pour
autant tomber dans les excès suralimentés de
son homologue compatriote Horsepower Freaks.

Bien au contraire en fait, puisque son truc à lui, c'est
 la préparation atmosphérique dans laquelle il a un
 talent certain, comme il l'a prouvé avec cette Z3 M au bruit fantastique. Sa spécialité,
c'est l'admission simplifiée au maximum : boîte(s) à air et filtre(s) sont supprimés au profit
de simple conduits, qu'ils soient en carbone ou en aluminium. Aussi simple que cela
puisse paraître, cela nécessite aussi un gros travail au niveau des sondes et de la
gestion électronique.

Cette fois-ci, FMU a décidé de se pencher au dessus du capot de la BMW M3 E90. Baptisé «
 Medusa » pour des raisons évidentes, son admission (qui a connu plusieurs dispositions) se
 résume désormais à huit trompettes permettant au V8 de respirer à pleins poumons dans un
grondement bestial à faire frémir. Mais le résultat n'est pas seulement vocal : avec des arbres à
came Schrick en 292° et une ligne d'échappement sur mesure, la puissance dépasserait
maintenant les 450ch...

Montez le son, c'est en dessous que ça se passe.

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BMW Group U.S. Reports January 2011 Sales - Up 20.8%

BMW Group U.S. Reports January 2011 Sales - Up 20.8%

BMW Group U.S. Reports January 2011 Sales

BMW brand sales up 20.8%

MINI sales up 22.4%

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – February 1, 2011… The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported January sales of 18,656 vehicles, an increase of 21.1 percent from the 15,410 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. 

“The combination of strong December sales and miserable weather in many areas provided a real challenge for January,” said Jim O’Donnell, President and CEO of BMW of North America, LLC. “On the other hand, the new BMW X3 and MINI Countryman played a strong role in January’s percentage gain even though both continue building up their model range, which we will see in the next couple of months.”

BMW Brand Sales
Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 20.8 percent in January for a total of 15,905 compared to 13,163 vehicles sold in January, 2010.

In January, best performing vehicles included the new X3 SAV – officially on sale in the U.S. for only two weeks - up 273.3 percent to 1,075 units; the 5 Series, up 76.2 percent to 4,350 units and the X5, up 23.6 percent to 3,038 units. The BMW SAV segment (X3, X5, X6) continues to show important growth with sales up 42.8 percent from the previous January. 

BMW Pre-Owned Vehicles
In January, sales of BMW used vehicles (including certified pre-owned and pre-owned) increased 1.7 percent to 11,650 vehicles from the 11,451 vehicles sold in January 2010. 

MINI Brand Sales
MINI USA reported sales of 2,751 automobiles in January, an increase of 22.4 percent from the 2,247 in January 2010.

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Ferrari FF: Where's Keith Jackson when we need 'im?

Editor Wes Raynal

Elsewhere on this Web site you'll see our news story on the new Ferrari FF, Maranello's latest 4-seater and its first-ever four-wheel-drive production car (four and four, FF, get it?). It's got a gazillion horsepower and will cost more than a house in the Hamptons.

The FF is "trending," as the kids like to say. That means the car, which Ferrari hopes will attract a new kind of customer with its potential all-weather ability, is basically burning up the Internet--besides traditional car sites like this one, it's all over Facebook and Twitter. In fact, within 15 minutes after we put our story up there were almost two dozen comments.

This being the Web, some are snarky. One guy writes, "You couldn't pay me to drive this." That made me LOL--I'd be willing to bet if he had the keys he wouldn't kick the FF out of his driveway. I can't believe I haven't seen one of those clichéd "does this color make my butt look big?" comments.

You people disappoint me.

Besides, I think Ferrari just launched the ultimate tailgaiter--and I mean that as a compliment.

Can you imagine pulling up to your college reunion tailgate party in this baby? All of a sudden you're the guy men fear and women crave. Pop open the hatch (did I just write that about a Ferrari?) and unload your grill, beer and brats, and you'll instantly be the most popular guy from your class. Hell, you'd more likely unload your catering staff from this! With 60 mph arriving in less than 3.7 seconds and a 208-mph top speed, your hot wings will never get to a stadium faster.

We'll see the car for real at the Geneva show in March, but I'm looking beyond that: I already can't wait for college football to start. This car will make you wish every day was Saturday.

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Ferrari FF: A 660-hp people hauler

WITH VIDEOS -- Ferrari revealed the first photos of its new FF model on Friday and calls it the most powerful, versatile four-seater ever, as well as Ferrari's first-ever four-wheel-drive car.

Oh, yes, and it's a hatchback!

Ferrari says that the FF--its name is an acronym for "Ferrari Four" (four seats, four-wheel drive)--replaces its 612 Scagletti and ushers in an entirely new GT sports-car concept.

Like the California, Ferrari says that the FF is intended to be more usable than outgoing models. The Italian firm hopes it will bring new customers to the family. Ferrari sees the Bentley Continental GT/GTC and the Aston Martin Rapide as prime competition, not to mention coupes from Porsche, Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz.

Noting that it will hit 62 mph in 3.7 seconds and top out at a smokin' 208 mph, we think Ferrari should include jet-propelled vehicles in the competitive set, too.

Prices have yet to be announced. It will debut at the Geneva motor show--for more coverage of the Geneva show go to http://www.autoweek.com/section/geneva--and go on sale in the United States in the fall.

A new 6.3-liter V12 powers the car, putting out a stout 660 hp at 8,000 rpm, just 10 hp less than the 599 GTO--now, that'll haul the freakin' groceries! As for torque, it's rated at a robust 504 lb-ft at 6,000 rpm.

The four-wheel-drive system is called 4RM. Ferrari has released few details on the patented system, but officials say it manages continuous torque distribution to all four wheels and weighs half of what a conventional four-wheel-drive system weighs..

READ THE FERRARI PRESS RELEASE

The FF unveiled on www.ferrari.com

A revolutionary four-seater, four-wheel drive V12 Ferrari: exceptional performance and versatility

Maranello, 21st January 2011 – The official Prancing Horse web site, Ferrari.com, has revealed the first photographs of the new FF, the company's most powerful, versatile four-seater ever, as well as its first ever four-wheel drive car.

The FF - an acronym for Ferrari Four (four seats and four-wheel drive) - ushers in an entirely new GT sports car concept. A decisive break with the past, the new car represents not so much an evolution as a true revolution.

This new V12 melds to an unprecedented level an extremely sporty, high-performance character with incredible versatility, superb comfort and sophisticated elegance, guaranteeing both driver and passengers an absolutely unique driving experience.

Designed by Pininfarina, the shape and proportions perfectly interpret the FF's harmonious blend of sporting DNA and extraordinary usability.

The FF features the company's first ever four-wheel drive system. Ferrari's exclusive, patented 4RM (four-wheel drive) weighs 50 percent less than a conventional four-wheel-drive system, maintaining perfect weight distribution (53 percent over the rear axle). Completely integrated with the car's electronic dynamic control systems, the four-wheel-drive technology delivers record levels of performance on all terrains and in all conditions via continuous and intelligent predictive torque distribution to all four wheels. The FF is also equipped with the latest magnetorheological damping system (SCM3), as well as the most recent development in carbon-ceramic brakes from Brembo.

Exceptional performance levels come courtesy of the new 6,262 cc direct injection engine which develops 660 CV at 8,000 rpm. In tandem with its transaxle dual-clutch F1 gearbox, stunning acceleration figures (0-100 km/h in 3.7 sec.) are guaranteed. The new model's class-leading weight-to-power ratio of 2.7 kg/CV, along with its ideal weight distribution, ensures exceptionally responsive handling. The result is that owners will be able to enjoy the FF's prowess over a wide range of uses: city driving, on low grip or snow-covered surfaces and on the track.

Performance aside, Maranello's latest model also offers standards of passenger space, comfort, in-car spec and equipment previously unheard of in such a high-performance car. It can comfortably accommodate four people and their luggage, thanks to the best cabin space and boot capacity (450 litres extendable to 800) figures in its category, including four-door cars.

A vast array of personalisation options and accessories has been developed for the FF. These include six model-specific exterior colors and sumptuous interior trim incorporating specially selected and treated aniline leather.

The FF, which will make its official debut in occasion of the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, is presented today with the first three photos from a dedicated shoot by Giovanni Gastel.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Engine

Type 65-degree V12

Overall displacement 6,262 cc

Maximum power 660 CV @ 8,000 rpm

Maximum torque 683 Nm @ 6,000 rpm

Dimensions and weight

Length 4907 mm

Width 1953 mm

Height 1379 mm

Dry weight* 1790 kg

Weight distribution 47% front, 53% rear

Weight/power ratio 2.7 kg/CV

Performance

Maximum speed 335 km/h

0-100 km/h 3.7 sec

Fuel consumption and emissions (ECE+EUDC)

Fuel consumption** 15.4 l/100 km

Emissions** 360 g/km

* European market version

** With HELE system

Here's a video made from the press photos:

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The four-wheel-drive system in the Ferrari FF is engineered to maintain the car's near-even weight distribution over the axles.

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At 660 hp, the Ferrari FF matches the horsepower output of the 2002 Enzo, becoming the most powerful production Ferrari ever. The company built just 349 units of the Enzo from 2002 to 2004, while Ferrari plans to build about 1,000 FFs a year.

Other technical innovations introduced by Ferrari on the FF:

-- The company's patented four-wheel-drive system, called 4RM. The Italian automaker claims it is 50 percent lighter than a conventional 4WD system, allowing the FF to have a near perfect weight distribution (53 percent over the rear axle).

-- The suspension will include SCM3, the latest version of magnetorheological self-adjusting damping systems.

-- Brembo's latest carbon-ceramic brakes will be standard. They'll be lighter than conventional cast-iron discs and promise to last the entire life cycle of the car.

At 193 inches long, 77 inches wide and 54 inches tall, the FF is almost exactly the same size as the 612 Scaglietti. The FF replaces that car, which came out in fall 2003 and got a new interior in 2007. Last year, the 612 was Ferrari's fourth model in terms of sales, behind the California, the 458 Italia and the 599 GTB Fiorano.

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