BMW: most improved environmental performance

With the launch of the BMW Hydrogen 7, the exciting X6 Efficient Dynamics Active Hybrid and the brace of clean diesels and efficient dynamics technology in the regular BMW model line up, BMW is fast becoming the example for the right combination of performance, efficiency, practicality and environmental responsibility.

In terms of performance, the current BMW diesels are matching their petrol drinking siblings. But in terms of efficiency & environmental responsibility they far outperform the petrol set, and even some hybrids. And diesels are much more practical compared to the hybrids.

Still the best supercar ever made

I recently read a good article about the McLaren F1. This article got me all excited about the car all over again. You see, it has been 14 years. And the car is still a classic supercar.

The car was produced in 1992. Powered by the legendary BMW 6.1litre V12 pushing 627bhp… the F1 could hit 240mph. Designed as a no compromise supercar, the McLaren F1 had all the dynamics of the best drivers supercar ever built. It was something that could be driven hard on the track (in fact, it won the 24 hours Le Mans on its debut), and (incredibly) it could be driven in town on a daily basis.

“Small, slim, light, and powerful” were words designer and project head Gordon Murray called it. It had a unique central driving position, with a passenger seat on either side (two girlfriends?). Other clever tricks were specially designed luggage compartments which maintained the car’s balance yet provided some handy stowage space.