BMW 5 GT: the Grand Turismo Hatchback Coupé

Between a four-door coupé and wagon.

This is the BMW 5 Grand Turismo Concept, a mix between a sedan and a hatchback coupé or break. He is a tad higher on its wheels. He is 2 mm after just under five meters long. Inside you have the same space as the seven-series. The rear seats slide on rails to the front, so you can choose between more trunk space or more leg room. Remarkable novelty for BMW, the rear double-hinged, like a normal trunk of a sedan can be opened. The BMW 5 Gran Turismo Concept makes its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show 2009. Will be in showrooms at the end of the year.

Ferrari F430 Spider

The latest Ferrari, the F430 Spider is a roadster with a V8 engine. This sports car offers a unique combination of extreme performance and driving without a roof.

This super-machine is equipped with the same 4.3-liter as the F430 coupé. The Spider has a top speed of 310 km/h and goes from 0 to 100 km in 4.1 seconds. This high performance was obtained by techniques that can be found in Formula 1. The circuit is still the site for Ferrari to do research and development.

The main improvements are a 10 percent increase in torsional rigidity to the chassis. The steering and handling are reminiscent of the best standards. The electronic differential ensures that the 490 hp from the V8 can be handled well on the road and on an efficient manner.