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BMW 1 Series COUPE

OVERVIEW:

Model: 120d M Sport
Price: £24,905
Fuel: Diesel
CO2 tax: 18% (19%)
Engine size: 1995cc
EU4: Yes
Economy: 58.9 (52.3) mpg
0-62mph: 7.6 (7.8)
Please note: The exterior equipment illustrated here may vary on some models.
Figures in () represent automatic transmission

STANDARD EQUIPMENT:

Paintwork, upholstery and trims
Aluminium Glacier Silver interior trim
Non-metallic paintwork

Exterior equipment

All round anti-corrosion system with partial hot galvanising, phosphate treatment and cathodic dip paintwork, preservation of hollow cavities, underfloor protection
Door sill finishers with M designation, chrome
Exhaust tailpipe - single, oval, matt chrome
Exterior mirrors - aspheric, electric adjustment
Exterior mirrors, heated
Exterior parts in body colour: Bumper rubbing strips, Exterior mirrors, Door handles, Lower bumper valances, front and rear
Exterior trim, High-gloss Shadowline
Indicator lenses, clear
Kidney grille with black vertical slats
M Aerodynamic package
Windscreen washer jets

Interior equipment
Air conditioning, automatic
Air microfilter
Armrest - front, with storage compartment
Battery in luggage compartment with jump start facility in engine bay
Central-locking switch
Courtesy lights, front and rear with delay and interior night lighting
Electric windows - front and rear, with open/close fingertip contol, anti-trap facility and comfort closing function all round
Floor mats
Handbrake lever and gear lever knob in leather
Head Restraints, rear and foldable
Headlining, Anthracite
Interior lights package
Luggage compartment strap for small items
Rear-view mirror automatically dimming
Smoker's package
Start/Stop button
Sun visors with vanity mirrors and ticket pocket
Toolkit located in luggage compartment
Two lashing eyes in luggage compartment

Steering wheels
Multi-function controls for steering wheel (Only available in conjunction with three-spoke sports leather steering wheel)
Sports leather steering wheel
Steering column with manual reach and rake adjustment
Three-spoke multi-function M leather steering wheel

Safety and technology
Alarm system (Thatcham 1) with remote control and engine immobiliser
Brake Force Display
Crash sensor activating central locking release, hazard warning lights, fuel cut-off and interior lighting
Deformation zones front and rear, door reinforcements and bumpers that regenerate to their original shape in impacts of up to 2.5 mph
Disc brakes - front and rear with brake pad sensors
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) comprising: Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Automatic Stability Control (ASC + T), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
First Aid kit and warning triangle
Foglights, front
Halogen headlights
High level third brake light
Impact-Depending Airbag System (ID Airbags), driver and front passenger
ITS head airbags - driver, front passenger and rear
Lights-on warning
Mechanical lock-out for prevention of petrol refuelling in diesel cars
On-Board Diagnosis (OBD)
Park Distance Control (PDC), rear
Passenger seat occupancy sensor, front
Run-flat tyres with Tyre Puncture Warning System (TPWS)
Seat belts - inertia reel with Pyrotechnical belt latch tensioner, belt force limiter and belt retainer
Seat belts - two with inertia reel, rear
Side impact protection
Visible VIN
Windscreen washer jets, heated
Windscreen wipers with adjustable intermittent intervals

Transmission
Gear lever, short shift
Six-speed manual transmission

Seats
60:40 split-folding rear seat
Child seat ISOFIX attachment, front and rear, with front airbag deactivation
Four seat configuration with storage tray between the rear seats
Rear seat easy access system
Seat adjustment - front, manual
Seat height adjustment, front, manual
Sports seats in Flashpoint cloth/Sensatec, front
Sports seats, front


Wheels and chassis
17" light alloy wheel Double-spoke style 207M
Aluminium double-joint spring-strut front axle with aluminium strut brace
Lightweight five-link rear axle
M Sports suspension

Engine
BMW EfficientDynamics Intelligent Energy Management system - Auto Start-Stop (MSA)* *Excluding models with Automatic transmission
BMW EfficientDynamics Intelligent Energy Management system - Brake Energy Regeneration (iGR) and Intelligent Alternator Control (IAC)
BMW EfficientDynamics Intelligent Energy Management system - Electric Power Steering (EPS) with Servotronic
BMW EfficientDynamics Intelligent Energy Management system - Optimum shift indicator (SPA)* *Excluding models with Automatic transmission
Common-rail injection system
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
Digital Diesel Electronics (DDE)
Four-cylinder in-line diesel engine with common-rail technology
Oil level sensor with dipstick

ASTON MARTIN VANQUISH S

The Vanquish S V12 is the flagship model of Aston Martin. To build such an extraordinary car, the company has used British expertise in aerospace and race-car engineering. The Vanquish S is unmistakably an Aston Martin. It is elegant, powerful and dynamic. But there is also a hint of menace in this classic Aston Martin design.

Aston Martin Vanquish S Specifications:
Make and Model: Aston Martin Vanquish S
Year: 2004
Engine Type: 5.9 Liter V12
Torque: 425.6lb-ft@5800rpm
Acceleration 0-60: 4.7 s
Suspension: Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Gas Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar
Wheel Base: 105.9 inches
List Price: $234,260
Horsepower: 520bhp@7000rpm
Top Speed: 201 mph
Brakes: Vented Discs
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual w/Paddle Shifting
Weight: 4134 lbs

ASTON MARTIN VANQUISH

The Aston Martin Vanquish is the flagship model in Aston Martin's current product range. It is constructed from the latest materials and employs leading automotive technology with breathtaking performance. The V-12 prodeces exceptional peak power to give the Aston Martin Vanquish a potential top speed of 190mph. The transmission is a state of the art six speed with auto and select shift manual electro-hydraulic control system. New as standard equipment for 2003 is a 1200-watt, 13-speaker Linn audio system. Tungsten silver replaces Skye Silver and Berwick Bronze replaces Glangarry Gold. Worldwide production is expected to be 300 cars with 100 for the United States.

Aston Martin Vanquish Specifications:
Make and Model: Aston Martin Vanquish
Year: 2000
Engine Type: 6.0 liter 48-valve V-12
Torque: 400lb-ft@5500rpm
Acceleration 0-60: 5.0 s
Suspension: 4-wheel independent
Wheel Base: 105.9 inches
List Price: $235,000
Horsepower: 460bhp@6800rpm
Top Speed: 190 mph
Brakes: 4-wheel vent. disc
Transmission: 6-speed
Weight: 4045 lbs

ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE

The Aston Martin V8 Vantage is the closest to a pure sports car of any in the current Aston Martin range. Aston Martin has used the name "Vantage" on high performance variants of their existing GT models. ''The V8 Vantage is a significant car for us,'' explained Dr Ulrich Bez, CEO of Aston Martin. ''It is now the third model in our range and is the culmination of the first phase of reinvigorating the Aston Martin brand around the world that began in the year 2000.''

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Specifications:
Make and Model: Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Year: 2005
Engine Type: 4.3 liter V8
Torque: 302.4lb-ft@5000rpm
Acceleration 0-60: 4.9 s
Suspension: Double Aluminium Wishbones w/Coil Over Monotube Dampers, Anti-Rollo Bar
Wheel Base: 102.4 inches
List Price: $110,000
Horsepower: 380bhp@7000rpm
Top Speed: 175 mph
Brakes: Ventilated & Grooved Discs w/4-Piston Brembro Calipers
Transmission: Mid-Mounted 6-Speed Graziano Manual Gearbox
Weight: 3461 lbs

ASTON MARTIN DBS

The Aston Martin DBS originally produced from 1967-72, it featured in the 1969 James Bond film On Her Majesty's Secret Service. A new version, based heavily on the Aston Martin DB9, featured in the 2006 film Casino Royale. In true Bond style, specific details of the new DBS remain top secret, although Aston Martin Design Director, Marek Reichman, said: ''This car encapsulates a link between our elegant DB9 road car and the powerful DBR9 race car. It signals an evolutionary development of Aston Martin's world renowned style and elegance.''

Aston Martin DBS Specifications:
Make and Model: Aston Martin DBS
Year: 2006
Engine Type: 6.0 Liter V12
Torque: lb-ft@rpm
Acceleration 0-60: s
Wheel Base: inches
List Price: $250,000
Horsepower: 500bhp@rpm
Top Speed: mph
Weight: lbs

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ASTON MARTIN DBR9

The Aston Martin DBR9 racing car by Aston Martin built in 2005. The name DBR9 is derived from the original 24 Hours of Le Mans-winning DBR1 car, named for then owner David Brown. The DBR9 GT racing car is based on the latest Aston Martin production sports car - the DB9 - but is significantly modified for competition use. Aston Martin Racing will build 12 Works cars, which will be run by three Works teams in the major international GT series. A limited run of only 20 racing cars, prepared to the same specification, will also be built and made available to selected customers to race o keep in private collections.

ASTON MARTIN DB9

The Aston Martin DB9 is a sports car with GT levels of comfort and refinement. Its design philosophy is uncompromising and brings together everything that makes a sports car great with that unique Aston Martin character. It has a fully equipped cabin trimmed in the finest quality materials; DB9?s 6.0-litre V12 and shift-by-wire fully automatic transmission.

ASTON MARTIN DB7 VOLANTE

The DB7 Volante was unveiled at both the Los Angeles and Detroit motor shows in early 1996. This was no accident as the main market for this car was to be in the States. Performance is slightly down on the coupe due to

ASTON MARTIN DB7 VANTAGE

The Aston Martin DB7 Vantage is powered by an all new engine. The new 420bhp, 48 valve, all alloy V-12 engine delives 400lb-ft of torque and is the first of a totally new generation of advanced technology AM power units, which are already capable of exceeding the most stringent of current and projected worldwide and California emission standards. It incorporates the latest F1 Technology and has been designed and developed in close cooperation with Ford Research.

ASCARI KZ1

Only 50 Ascari KZ1 cars were ever produced making it a very exclusive supercar. Hence its price of close to half a million dollars. Each car was handcrafted which took 340 hours per car.

ALPINA ROADSTER V8

Alpina Burkard Bovensiepen GmbH is an automobile tuning company based in Buchloe, in the Ostallg?u district of Bavaria, Germany specialiing in BMW cars. To celebrate the tremendous success of the Z8 Roadster, BMW has partnered with Alpina to create an exclusive and unique rendition of this contemporary classic. Production of the Alpina Z8 will be limited to 555 units worldwide.

ALPINA B7

BMW with Alpina have created a special high performance version of the 7 Series luxury sedan. The 2006 BMW Alpina B7 brings together the luxury, pioneering design, and advanced technology of the 7 Series Sedan. The heart of the B7 is a 4.4 litre V8 engine that is charged through the use of a radial (Nautilus-type) compressor. The combination of Valvetronic and charging is world first.

Alpina B7 Specifications:

Make and Model: Alpina B7 Year: 2006 Engine Type: 4.4 litre Supercharged V8 Torque: 516.3lb-ft@4250rpm Acceleration 0-60: 4.9 s Wheel Base: 118.1 inches List Price: $147,988 Horsepower: 500bhp@5800rpm Top Speed: 186 mph Brakes: Discs w/Teve Twin-Piston Calipers Transmission: ZF 6-Speed Automatic w/SwitchTronic Control Weight: 4321 lbs

ALFA ROMEO GT COUPE

ALFA ROMEO GT COUPE

The Alfa Romeo GT is a coupe produced by Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo since 2004. The GT is based on the larger 156 sedan, with the coup? body styled by Bertone. Most mechanicals are taken directly from the 156, with some influence from the slightly more modern 147. The 240bhp 3.2-litre V6 offers good all-round performance but is prone to torque steer.

Alfa Romeo GT Coupe Specifications:

Make and Model: Alfa Romeo GT Coup Year: 2004 Engine Type: 3.2 Liter V6 Torque: 220lb-ft@4800rpm Acceleration 0-60: 6.7 s Suspension: double wishbone front/multilink rear Wheel Base: 102.2 inches List Price: $50,746 Horsepower: 240bhp@6,200rpm Top Speed: 150 mph Brakes: Ventilated Discs Transmission: 6 Speed Manual Weight: 3100 lbs

ALFA ROMEO BRERA V6 Q4 SV

The Alfa Romeo Brera first appeared as a concept car at the 2002 Geneva Motor Show. It was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign Giugiaro, and was a large luxury sports car with V8 power. Before it was released, the Alfa Brera concept car was voted "Best of Show" by Autoweek magazine at the Geneva Motor Show, "Best of Show" in the prototype category at the Villa d?Este Concorso D?Eleganze, it picked up two prizes at Challenge Bibendum 2002, and "the Most Fascinating Car" award at the Super Car Rally 2002 form Paris to Monte Carlo.

Alfa Romeo Brera V6 Q4 SV Specifications:

Make and Model: Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6 Q4 SV Year: 2005 Engine Type: 3.2 Liter V6 Torque: 238lb-ft@4500rpm Acceleration 0-60: 6.8 s Suspension: quadrilateral front suspension and Multilink rear suspension Wheel Base: 99.5276 inches List Price: $59,201 Horsepower: 260bhp@6300rpm Top Speed: 149 mph Brakes: ventilated disc Transmission: 6-Speed Manual Weight: 3593.5 lbs