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Here are 5 of those cars that were ahead of their time and today are remembered for having been pioneers in some way. Aston Martin Lagonda Many times you tend to think that Aston Martin is a very classic brand and that innovation does not go with ... them. But in 1974 the Aston Martin Lagonda was presented as the first model that had a fully digital instrumentation. We are talking about four decades ago a car already equipped something that has become fashionable among cars nowadays But the reality is that this system did not triumph too much. The costs to develop it were very large and therefore its final price became expensive. In addition, the technology was not as developed as expected. The digital picture was barely visible when the sun was shining, not to mention that its buttons broke down quite easily. Mercedes S Class The Mercedes S-Class is the flagship of the brand of the star, a model that remains at the forefront of luxury and technology today. But in its time it also introduced a series of novelties that made a difference, especially at the security level. In the 70s the S-Class W116 became one of the first to equip brakes with ABS, something that a few years later became mandatory for all vehicles. In the 1980s, the S-Class security measures continued to evolve. It was also the first to incorporate the driver's airbag in 1981 and then the passenger airbag in 1987, three decades ago. Later they continued experimenting with this element and presented the first side airbag and also the curtain airbag. BMW 2002 Turbo The BMW 2002 Turbo needs no introduction. In 1973 the BMW decided to incorporate a turbocharger. It was the first production model in Europe to incorporate it and thanks to this it increased its power from 120 to 170 HP. Although at the time it did not have much impact, now it is highly valued and it is clear that turbocharging has set a trend today. Audi A2 The Audi A2 was introduced in 1999 and the truth is that it did not enjoy much popularity. The German brand put a lot of effort into its development to enter a new segment and ended up being a failure. Not because it was a bad car, but rather because it was misunderstood. The Audi A2 was a small minivan of less than 4 meters tremendously practical for its size. Thanks to the use of aluminum had a very low weight (below 900 kg) and added to a highly developed aerodynamics. Its price was one of the disadvantages. Toyota Prius Without a doubt, the Toyota Prius has been the model that has changed our vision of hybrids. This model was introduced in 1997 and was the first to combine a gasoline engine and an electric one. It could seem strange at the time and in fact at first it was sold only in Japan and did not finish triumph. But time proved it right and throughout its four generations it has been a success. In recent years there are more and more models that adopt this technology for its efficiency.

It is known that M-coupe version of 8 series probably will debut in 2019 and will be able to seriously compete with such brands like Aston Martin Rapide , Bentley Continental GT and Mercedes-AMG S63 Coupé. Some famous web sites reported that ... under the hood of BMW M8 Coupe will be set twin turbocharged V8 volume of 4.0 liters, the power of which exceeds 600 hp. This is not surprising, because under the hood of current M version of the flagship "7" are 609 "horses". The new coupe will be available with both rear and all-wheel drive. It is believed the car will be dispersed in less than 4 seconds to 100 km / h. Recall that M760Li xDrive to 100 km / h accelerates in 3.7 seconds. Note that in 1990, BMW produced a one-off prototype M8, equipped with a six-liter "aspirated» V12 with return more than 600 hp, but the design for this compartment was closed due to fears of a lack of demand for such an extreme version of the car and the high cost of development. The compromise became BMW 850 CSi, released in 1992 with an engine capacity of 380 hp volume of 5.4 liters. BMW i3 Is With The New Battery: Go Further By 50% BMW 8 Series Coupe has started road testing. It is assumed that "8" will replace sixth series of vehicles. This is indirectly confirmed by the concepts of the company: in 2013 Germans showed BMW Gran Lusso Coupe, which anticipates "two door" 8 Series, and a year later presented BMW Vision Future Luxury - it is probably the forerunner of the model in the back of a four-door type Gran Coupe. New BMW X5 M F85 From IND Distribution Cars of 8 series,in which also will be included versions with an open top CLAR will be created on the platform, which is the basis of a new generation 7 Series and the upcoming debut of the next generation of 5 Series. In design of the car will be used magnesium, aluminum, carbon fiber and high-strength steel; goal - to achieve the best results on the level of rigidity of the body and curb weight.

BMW X1 xDrive25Le iPerformance became the first plug-in hybrid crossover in the segment of premium compact SUV. The model will be manufactured in China at the facilities of BMW-Brilliance joint venture. Hybrid Installation "SUV" consists of a three-cylinder ... turbo engine capacity of 1.5 liters and an electric motor on the rear axle. The internal combustion engine has an output of 134 hp (220 Nm) and is mounted with a 6-speed transmission. The return of the electric motor is 94 hp and 165 Nm. In conjunction, they accelerate X1 from 0 to 100 km / h in 7.4 seconds. Maximum speed of the electric range is 120 km / h. BMW X6 xDrive35i – When The Price Is Justified By Quality The manufacturer claims that the average consumption of BMW X1 xDrive 25Le iPerformance in the combined cycle is 1.8 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers. The battery capacity of 10.7 kWh enables the electric range of 60 km. It required 3.7 hours, and for 80% of full charge - 2.9 hours. With a full tank of petrol (35 liters), the car can cover a distance of 630 km on one tank filling. The design of the new version xDrive25Le iPerformance, is no different from the standard X1. The only difference is the additional cover, built-in left front fender and logo BMW «i» under the lid port charging and rear rack. Sales of BMW X1 xDrive25Le iPerformance in China will begin in the end of this year or early next. The price of the new cross is not yet known. New BMW X5 M F85 From IND Distribution

Toyota is already preparing for presentation of a new sports car Supra of new generation. The new position will automatically take over GT86 will become a new flagship coupe of Japanese company. The car is being developed in cooperation with BMW ... and it will be built on the basis of new roadster Z4, which will be released next year. The car body is of carbon fiber and also vehicle will receive a hybrid power plant. By the way, Toyota, acting in the "24 Hours of Le Mans” has the same racing technology. Have You Already Seen New Crossover Toyota C-HR? The car has BMW gasoline engine and an electric motor. This is the first time when Toyota will receive a robotic gearbox with two clutches. Design of the car is similar to the concept F-1, which was presented in Auto Show in Detroit. The car weight is less than 1400 kilograms. It is noted that Z4 will be even easier. German BMW Group and Japan Toyota almost a year ago, formally agreed to expand cooperation and future prospects. The companies plan to jointly develop fuel cells and technology to reduce the weight of cars.