Volga 21 RCM: This one’s based on a BMW M3!

I’m sure most of you remember the customized Volga Coupe and Cabrios based on the BMW 850i and 650Ci Cabriolet respectively. Turns out though that the Russian love affair between Volga’s and BMW’s has been running on quite a few years as this customized Volga 21 RCM proves. Manufactured in 1997 by El Motors, the retro-fashioned 21 CPM is based on a 1994 E36 BMW M3 powered by the first gen 286Hp strong 6-cylinder 3.2. I don’t know about you but it would really make me feel better if I knew that the donor car was messed up to the point of no return… -Continued: Click “Read More…” below to see more pictures & specs

SPECIFICATIONS
Year of manufacturing - 1997
Engine - BMW M3 2990cc 24-valve six cyl
Bore/stroke(mm) - 86/85.8
Compression(to one) - 10.8
Power(hp/rpm) - 286/7000 T
orque(Nm/rpm) - 320/3600
Transmission - Five-speed manual,rwd
Front suspension - Independent,struts,coil springs,anti-roll bar
Rear suspension - Double control arms,coils,toe control arm,anti-roll bar
Brakes - Vented discs,ABS
Tyres(front) - 225/45 R17
(rear) - 245/45 R17
Length/width/hight/wheelbase - 4810/1800/1340/2700mm
Weight -
Maximum speed - 250km/h
0-100km/h -


Via: El Motors

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2009 Land Cruiser Scooped

Czech site “Auto” has turned up some new spy pics of Toyota’s next gen large 4x4 which is rumored to break cover at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon in December (1 -14). Although the car shown here wears much more camouflage than the one we showed you last year (click here: 2009 Land Cruiser) “Auto” reveals that the new generation will receive a new 4.5-liter common-rail V8 turbodiesel producing 206 Hp at 3.400 rpm and most importantly, 43,8 kgm (430Nm) of torque at just 1.200 rpm. Expect the new Land Cruiser to go on sale worldwide during the first half of 2008. Via: Auto.cz

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