Coolest High-Tech Cars of 2006

Yaz AMG · 03-21-2006, 09:11 PM

I read this a while back and forgot to post it.

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Acura RL: Real-time traffic navigation

BMW M5: The "M" Button

Ferrari FXX: Formula 1 Transmission

Ferrari Superamerica: Electrochromic Glass

Maybach 57 S: Mobile Executive Office

Mercedes-Benz S-Class: The Car That Drives Itself

Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class: "Airscarf"

Porsche Cayman S: Melding Two Porsche Engines

SSC Ultimate Aero: World's Fastest Car

Volkswagen Passat: Diesel Particulate Filter

bum-man · 03-21-2006, 09:21 PM

SSC Ultimate Aero: World's Fastest Car

Did I miss something? I thought the Veyron was the worlds fastest.

dOmInIX · 03-22-2006, 02:49 AM

Well, bum man, we could discuss about the fastest car all the day and we probably wouldn't conclude anything...
I supose SSC is in production but I don't know if it has been tested...
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The Artist · 03-22-2006, 04:42 AM

Mb had diesel particulate filter before VW..
anyhow couple of MB´s on the list..

Mirage77 · 03-22-2006, 07:28 AM

Mmm, I would have expected DSG from VAG to make the list.

Just_me · 03-22-2006, 07:38 AM

the M5 alone is a high-tec car and has several things than just a M-button.

dOmInIX · 03-22-2006, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just_me

the M5 alone is a high-tec car and has several things than just a M-button.

Exactly.

Centurion · 03-22-2006, 02:50 PM

So what does the M button to beside boosting the engine power to its natural power? Is it like Porsche sports chrono which makes the throttle more responsive and makes the engine rev more?

Just_me · 03-22-2006, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Luwalira

So what does the M button to beside boosting the engine power to its natural power? Is it like Porsche sports chrono which makes the throttle more responsive and makes the engine rev more?

"Assisting further with performance the BMW M5 also comes with an MDrive button on the steering wheel, offering a one-touch function that changes the settings on the car to an enhanced sporting character. This set-up is formatted via iDrive with the owner choosing the preferred SMG, Electronic Damper Control and DSC modes and, if specified, the rate of support the Active Seat Control side bolsters offer. Once programmed, the driver just presses the MDrive button on the steering wheel to transform the character of the M5.

The function of the standard fit Head-up Display is also altered when the MDrive button is activated. The default setting sees speed, navigation instructions, check control messages and cruise control settings projected onto the windscreen in the driver’s line of sight. However, if MDrive is activated the display changes to a rev counter including vehicle speed that both flash at the driver when the next gear needs to be selected."

notic · 03-22-2006, 04:58 PM

airscarf's overhyped. i drove for about 45 min with it on the stage two setting and it gave me a red, itchy neck.

03-21-2006, 09:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Yaz AMG Advocate Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 724 Thanks: 16 Thanked 18 Times in 9 Posts	Coolest High-Tech Cars of 2006 I read this a while back and forgot to post it. Article: - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Acura RL: Real-time traffic navigation BMW M5: The "M" Button Ferrari FXX: Formula 1 Transmission Ferrari Superamerica: Electrochromic Glass Maybach 57 S: Mobile Executive Office Mercedes-Benz S-Class: The Car That Drives Itself Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class: "Airscarf" Porsche Cayman S: Melding Two Porsche Engines SSC Ultimate Aero: World's Fastest Car Volkswagen Passat: Diesel Particulate Filter

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bum-man Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,734 Thanks: 64 Thanked 88 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Coolest High-Tech Cars of 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero: World's Fastest Car Did I miss something? I thought the Veyron was the worlds fastest.

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dOmInIX Devotee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Croatia Posts: 2,660 My Mood: Thanks: 352 Thanked 388 Times in 217 Posts	Re: Coolest High-Tech Cars of 2006 Well, bum man, we could discuss about the fastest car all the day and we probably wouldn't conclude anything... I supose SSC is in production but I don't know if it has been tested... - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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The Artist Shaolin Shadow Boxer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 11,472 My Mood: Thanks: 127 Thanked 738 Times in 467 Posts	Re: Coolest High-Tech Cars of 2006 Mb had diesel particulate filter before VW.. anyhow couple of MB´s on the list..

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Mirage77 The Doughnutman. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 5,438 Thanks: 1,473 Thanked 1,225 Times in 722 Posts	Re: Coolest High-Tech Cars of 2006 Mmm, I would have expected DSG from VAG to make the list.

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Just_me Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 12,612 Thanks: 741 Thanked 2,035 Times in 1,028 Posts	Re: Coolest High-Tech Cars of 2006 the M5 alone is a high-tec car and has several things than just a M-button.

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Centurion Trendsetter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 7,075 Thanks: 595 Thanked 723 Times in 422 Posts	Re: Coolest High-Tech Cars of 2006 So what does the M button to beside boosting the engine power to its natural power? Is it like Porsche sports chrono which makes the throttle more responsive and makes the engine rev more?

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notic Advocate Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 802 My Mood: Thanks: 179 Thanked 147 Times in 88 Posts	Re: Coolest High-Tech Cars of 2006 airscarf's overhyped. i drove for about 45 min with it on the stage two setting and it gave me a red, itchy neck.

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