BMW M3 builds 67 CRT

The BMW M GmbH, will build in a small edition of the M3 CRT (Carbon Racing Technology). For the first time it is a novel and in the automotive industry globally unique process for the production of components made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) are used. The lightweight design helps the high-performance sedan at a weight ratio of 3.5 kilograms per hp.

The V8 engine with an output of 331 kW/450 hp accelerates the BMW M3 CRT h in 4.4 seconds from zero to 100 km / The speed of the BMW M3 CRT is limited by the electronic engine control to 290 km/h. The BMW M3 CRT is produced in a limited edition of 67 units. After a number of pieces of 135 vehicles built BMW M3, this is the second series of a small designed for racing and street legal with a high performance sports car bearing the M-Factory.

Royal Wedding: Lexus LS 600h L is transformed into Landaulet

When Prince Albert of Monaco will marry Mademoiselle Charlene Wittstock, the couple will be chauffeured in a unique Lexus LS 600h L Landaulet. The has been transformed in a luxury saloon with a full hybrid drive by the Belgian bodywork specialists Carat Duchatelet for the royal wedding.

The transformation of the sedan into a convertible in the traditional style Landauer was undertaken in close cooperation with Lexus in Brussels. The technicians worked more than 2,000 hours of special preparation. The process began with work-intensive calculations, simulations and 3-D representations.