2012 BMW 650i

smcadmin — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 09:57:38 +0000

Another vehicle we liked from the Detroit 2011 show was the 2012 BMW 650i Convertible. We have shipped lots of BMW’s both to and from the UK and have always been a fan of the 6-Series looks

2012 BMW 650i Convertible

Shipping a European car to the UK from outside of the EU may mean you can benefit from a reduced level of import duty by declaring it as EC Returned – you would also at the time of writing pay just £190 for 12 months road tax as the vehicle would be classed as Private Light Goods…

The new 650 packs a twin turbo V8 pushing out 400bhp through the rear wheels

BMW 650i rear

If you are ordering one in 2011 from BMW in the USA expect to pay just above $90k for delivery in 2012 – we can then ship the car to the UK for you – you are able to obtain an instant quote for car shipping on our website which will include IVA testing and registration here in the UK

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2011 Camaro Convertible

smcadmin — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 17:20:36 +0000

According to GM, a Camaro Convertible was never an afterthought — the car’s structure was reportedly designed from day one to accommodate a topless model, and engineers worked to strengthen the body — not soften the suspension — to compensate for the lack of a fixed roof. Camaro Convertible models receive additional structural bracing, including an underhood strut tower brace, a transmission support reinforcement, an underbody tunnel brace, and front-and-rear underbody V braces. To help curtail cowl shake, the A-pillars are reinforced with hydroformed tubing, an inner bracket in the header, strengthened front hinge pillars, and reinforced rockers. All this work pays off — according to GM, the Camaro Convertible offers torsional rigidity eclipsing that of a BMW 3 Series convertible.

Arguably, engineers had their work cut out for them when it came time to working out the top mechanism — something designers never fretted over when penning the show car. GM worked to replace conventional aluminum bows and knuckles with composite parts to help retain the coupe’s roofline. The power top reportedly stows and deploys in 20 seconds, and is latched via a single, center-mounted handle.

Predictably, a power top mechanism, coupled with the requisite reinforcements, adds roughly 276 pounds to the Camaro’s curb weight, but output from both engine offerings remains unchanged. Six-cylinder cars continue to utilize GM’s 312-horsepower V-6, while Camaro SS models are fitted with GM’s 426-horsepower, 6.2-liter LS3 V-8. Both engines are available with either a six-speed automatic or a six-speed manual transmission, but SS cars fitted with the auto will lose 26 horsepower and 10 pound-feet of torque.

Although Camaro coupes are offered in an entry-level LS trim, Camaro Convertibles will only be offered in LS and SS forms. According to GM, an entry-level 1LT convertible stickers at $30,000 (including $850 in destination fees), signifying a $5270 premium over a comparable LT coupe. Pricing for SS models hasn’t been announced, but it’s expected a V-8 convertible will likely sticker in the neighborhood of $37,000.

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