The Week's Most Important Car Numbers
From a powerful BMW coupe to a pricey Porsche restoration, these are the most important numbers of the week.
khodrocar - Numbers are all around us – whether we're breaking down the performance of a Ferrari 488, or comparing the price of a Model S to a Mercedes. Every week we pick out a few numbers that are so significant we have to give them a second look. Today we’re looking at key figures from BMW, Ford, Jaguar, and more.
523
The amount of horsepower on offer in the BMW M850i xDrive. That’s the new 8 Series coupe, which will come with all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Along with that impressive horsepower rating, the M850i xDrive will also dish out 553 pound-feet of torque.
2
How many traditional cars Ford will keep in its future product portfolio – specifically, the Mustang and a lifted hatchback called the Focus Active. Say goodbye, in other words, to the Fiesta, Focus, Fusion, and Taurus, as Ford sets its sights only on trucks, SUVs, and commercial vehicles.
50
How many years it’s been since the introduction of the Jaguar XJ. First introduced in 1968, the XJ has stretched half a century and eight generations. Jaguar has even introduced a special-edition version of the new car, called the XJ50 (picutred), to celebrate the anniversary.
186
The claimed top speed, in miles per hour, of the Gumpert Aiways RG Nathalie. It’s a prototype sports car that will use methanol to power a fuel cell, which in turn drives electric motors. Yes, it’s a rather unconventional powertrain – but it is claimed to propel the RG Nathalie to 62 mph in 2.5 seconds or less.
Source: motor1.com
523
The amount of horsepower on offer in the BMW M850i xDrive. That’s the new 8 Series coupe, which will come with all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Along with that impressive horsepower rating, the M850i xDrive will also dish out 553 pound-feet of torque.
2
How many traditional cars Ford will keep in its future product portfolio – specifically, the Mustang and a lifted hatchback called the Focus Active. Say goodbye, in other words, to the Fiesta, Focus, Fusion, and Taurus, as Ford sets its sights only on trucks, SUVs, and commercial vehicles.
50
How many years it’s been since the introduction of the Jaguar XJ. First introduced in 1968, the XJ has stretched half a century and eight generations. Jaguar has even introduced a special-edition version of the new car, called the XJ50 (picutred), to celebrate the anniversary.
186
The claimed top speed, in miles per hour, of the Gumpert Aiways RG Nathalie. It’s a prototype sports car that will use methanol to power a fuel cell, which in turn drives electric motors. Yes, it’s a rather unconventional powertrain – but it is claimed to propel the RG Nathalie to 62 mph in 2.5 seconds or less.
Source: motor1.com
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