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Paris Gems.(News)
** The Ultimate Hydrogen Machine
In Paris BMW sufficiently boggled our minds with the hydrogen-powered H2R. It is powered by a 6.0-liter 282-hp V12, and by liquid hydrogen held in a 45-gallon double-walled tank. BMW says the car will go 180 miles on a full hydrogen load. H2R was designed by American Michael Scully, an avid SCCA member racing in the Sports 2000 class and the guy responsible for the design of the Formula BMW race car.
** Super Touareg
Volkswagen unveiled a $100,000, range-topping version of the Touareg. Set for limited production later this year, the super Touareg is intended to provide stiff competition for performance SUVs like Porsche's Cayenne, BMW's X5 4.8is and Mercedes' ML55 AMG. Power comes from the Phaeton sedan's 6.0-liter W12 engine. With 450 hp and a heady 442 lb-ft of torque, awd and an uprated six-speed automatic gearbox, VW claims the ute accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in just 5.9 seconds, with top speed limited to 155 mph. To cope with the added performance, VW retuned the Touareg's suspension, with a lower ride height, stiffer springs and dampers, and towering 20-inch wheels shod with 275/40 tires. It also features revised bodywork including new bumpers, wider side sills, pronounced wheel arch extensions and an added spoiler mounted over the rear window. ...
- Formula BMW brings driving program to Asia.(Motoring Section)
- Newspaper article from: Manila Bulletin March 20, 2003 700+ words
...Asia. In the forthcoming season the Formula BMW ADAC Championship, already highly successful...Malaysia, BMW Motorsport introduced Formula BMW and the training program. "We are...drivers you have to get the basics right. Formula BMW starts at a crucial career stage, namely...
- Formula BMW Asia leader wary of Sy.(Sports)
- Newspaper article from: Manila Bulletin June 20, 2004 700+ words
FORMULA BMW Asia points leader Marchy Lee of Hong...thrilling first two rounds of the 14-round Formula BMW Asia series at the season opener during...talents vying for the championship in the Formula BMW Asia Series. The series will have two...
- Khushlani determined to make mark in Formula BMW Asia series.
- News wire article from: PTI - The Press Trust of India Ltd. May 2, 2007 700+ words
...Khushlani determined to make mark in Formula BMW Asia series New Delhi, May 2 (PTI...to get noticed when he debuts in the Formula BMW Asia series beginning in Sepang, Malaysia...the strong field of 30 drivers at the Formula BMW's talent hunt and scholarship programme...
- FORMULA WHY? Formula BMW comes to the U.S., paving way for a real world...
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek December 15, 2003 700+ words
...made at the U.S. Grand Prix that Formula BMW will be coming to the United States...championships in America and Britain for 2004, Formula BMW is getting close to being able to describe...identical.'' In America, as elsewhere, Formula BMW places strong emphasis on keeping costs...
- Teen racer powers into formula BMW.(Sport Digest)
- Newspaper article from: Evening Gazette (Middlesbrough, England) April 6, 2004 700+ words
...up by Panther Motorsport to race in the new Formula BMW UK Championship. Formula BMW is already established on the continent and...eye on the tile next year. "I plan to do Formula BMW for the next two years - with a view to winning...
- Virgin Mobile scholarship supports Formula BMW drivers.(Marketing)
- Magazine article from: New Media Age Dudley, Dominic April 15, 2004 700+ words
Virgin Mobile is sponsoring the British Formula BMW team set up by Barwell Motorsport to establish one of the...will provide funding in 2004 for Virgin Mobile's three Formula BMW UK Championship contenders. virginmobile.com Dominic...
- New single-seat series.(Competition)(entry-level Formula BMW)(Brief Article)
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek October 13, 2003 700+ words
BMW will bring its ENTRY-level Formula BMW to the United States next year, modeling it after programs in Europe and Asia...earns a $50,000 scholarship that can be applied to a year of participation in Formula BMW in Germany.
- Mad-Croc sponsors BMX biker, formula BMW icon.(NEWS & TRENDS)
- Magazine article from: Professional Candy Buyer September 1, 2005 700+ words
...Technologies Inc. announces a sponsorship deal for its Mad-Croc Energy Gum. The brand will support BMX biker John Parker and Formula BMW racer Jonathan Summerton. Both will wear the MadCroc logo on their gear, make personal appearances for Mad-Croc across...
