Debut for the BMW Z4 GTE and the newly structured BMW Team RLL

BMW is embarking on a new chapter of its motorsport commitment in North America: after four successful years with the BMW M3 GT, the new BMW Z4 GTE will take over at the head of the manufacturer’s campaign in the 2013 American Le Mans Series (ALMS). On Tuesday, BMW Motorsport and BMW Team RLL presented the car and drivers for the new season at the “Daytona International Speedway” (US).

Supported by Premium Partner Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, guests from around the world were given the opportunity to inspect the BMW Z4 GTE at close hand, talk to those responsible for the team, and experience the iconic racetrack in Florida from the cockpit, courtesy of taxi rides with the BMW ALMS drivers.

“As we approach the start of the ALMS season in mid-March, so the anticipation is gradually rising,”said BMW Motorsport Director Jens Marquardt. “All of us at BMW Motorsport and BMW Team RLL are very curious to see how the first few races pan out with the new BMW Z4 GTE. We are setting out on a development year, but are very confident we have once again developed a car that has the potential to win races and titles in the form of the BMW Z4 GTE. Seeing our drivers at this event, you could tell how much they are looking forward to the first race in Sebring. I would also like to say a big thank you to our Premium Partner Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts for its fantastic support here in Daytona.”

Team Principal Bobby Rahal added: “Obviously I am very excited to enter this new year with the BMW Z4 GTE. There is a lot of enthusiasm in the team for the new car. Certainly there will be a development period involved but ultimately I see no reason why we can’t be competitive with the great competition that exists in the GT category in the ALMS. Although this might be a development year in many respects, the level of driver talent we have on the team – including the two new exciting additions with Maxime Martin and John Edwards – I think that ultimately we can have success and do much as we did in 2009, the first year of the BMW M3 GT, and work hard toward achieving maximum results in its first year. One aspect of the launch that is very exciting is not just the introduction of the BMW Z4 GTE and our drivers, but also the collection of historic cars that were the cars that began the success story of BMW in North American racing.”

The guests had travelled to Orlando (US) on Monday, and were welcomed that evening at a dinner in the Crowne Plaza Universal Orlando by Jens Marquardt, Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO of BMW of North America, BMW Team RLL Team Principal Bobby Rahal and BMW NA Motorsport Manager Gordon McDonnell. On Tuesday, the ALMS drivers took them on a series of taxi rides in historic BMW racing cars. This was followed by the unveiling of the BMW Z4 GTE.

The car is not the only important new thing BMW Team RLL can look forward to in the coming season: Michelin is the new Tire Partner of BMW Motorsport in the ALMS.

The car is not the only important new thing BMW Team RLL can look forward to in the coming season: Michelin is the new Tire Partner of BMW Motorsport in the ALMS. In contrast, Premium Partner Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts is something of a constant. The successful cooperation will continue in 2013. Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts belongs to the InterContinental Hotels Group. IHG maintains, runs and owns over 4,400 hotels and more than 658,000 rooms in approaching 100 countries.

The Mercedes Benz E63 AMG – with 4MATIC and as S-Model

Mercedes-AMG continues to champion performance, dynamism and efficiency: the new E63 AMG is now available as a particularly powerful S-Model with an output of 430 kW (585 hp), 800 Newton meters of torque and featuring a newly developed performance-oriented AMG 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system. The AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine continues to be the absolute pinnacle of efficiency: the combination of high performance and low fuel consumption remains unrivalled by any other competitor in the segment worldwide. The permanent all-wheel drive is also optionally available for the other E 63 AMG models – on which the V8 engine has been uprated from 386 kW (525 hp) to 410 kW (557 hp), with 720 Nm of torque. With this range, Mercedes-AMG is premiering high-performance passenger car models with an all-wheel-drive system geared to driving dynamics.

The launch of the new, customized model variants will offer Mercedes-AMG customers greater scope for individuality than ever before. The new E 63 AMG presents a more powerful character and a more dynamic appearance than all its predecessors: the new AMG design philosophy is immediately apparent at first glance, with the new "twin blade" radiator grille and the new "A-wing" in the AMG front apron defining the exclusive look. As previously, the top AMG model is available as a Saloon and Estate. The E 63 AMG's appeal is also boosted by substantially enhanced value for money: customers now receive more performance and driving dynamics and a broader scope of standard equipment and appointments.

The CLS 63 AMG also benefits from the new model range constellation: similarly to the E63 AMG, the Coupé and Shooting Brake will also be available with performance-oriented AMG 4MATIC all-wheel drive. Alongside the successful SUVs – ML 63 AMG, GL 63 AMG, G 63 AMG and G 65 AMG - two passenger car model ranges comprising up to eight unique models with all-wheel drive are now available from Mercedes-AMG in the guise of the E 63 AMG and the CLS 63 AMG. Additional models featuring performance-oriented AMG 4MATIC all-wheel drive, such as the A 45 AMG and the CLA 45 AMG, will follow this year.

"'Driving Performance' encapsulates the philosophy pursued at Mercedes-AMG,"explains Ola Källenius, Chairman of Mercedes-AMG GmbH. The new model variants of the E 63 AMG and CLS 63 AMG clearly demonstrate how we are now offering our customers even more individuality. The S-Models in particular represent the most attractive proposition in the segment, boasting substantially enhanced value for money: the highest power and torque ratings in the segment, the new performance-oriented AMG 4MATIC all-wheel drive, the new design and substantially more standard equipment and appointments are the outstanding strengths of the new high-performance automobiles from Affalterbach. With the new all-wheel-drive S-Models we will reach new customers and markets."

With the exclusive S-Models, we have sharpened the dynamic profile of the

E 63 AMG and the CLS 63 AMG substantially," adds Tobias Moers, head of overall vehicle development and member of the management board of Mercedes-AMG GmbH. "These high power and torque ratings are exclusive to AMG. Our AMG 5.5-litre V8 engine remains the most efficient series production V8 engine in the world. The newly developed, performance-oriented AMG 4MATIC all-wheel drive attains the best acceleration values in the segment, as well as offering our customers markedly higher driving dynamics than ever before."

AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission for personal set-up

Maximum individuality and customized dynamics – these are the special strengths of the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission. The four modes – "C" (Controlled Efficiency), "S" (Sport), "S+" (Sport plus) and "M" (Manual) – offer the driver a personal set-up. In "C" mode, the ECO start/stop function is active and switches off the eight-cylinder engine when the vehicle is at a standstill. In addition, the transmission characteristics are tangibly soft, with smooth and early gear changes. Second gear is generally used as the starting gear in this mode.

The engine and transmission are far more agile in "S", "S+" and "M" mode; in addition, the ECO start/stop function is deactivated. Partial suppression of the cylinders proves perfect for an emphatic driving style: briefly and precisely interrupting ignition and injection under full load leads to even faster gearshifts with a more emotional sound than before. An automatic double-declutching function for downshifting and the RACE START function are also included as standard with the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission.

Performance-oriented 4MATIC all-wheel drive for the ultimate in dynamism

The performance-oriented AMG 4MATIC all-wheel drive distributes the engine torque at a ratio of 33 to 67 percent (front/rear axle). The rear-biased power distribution provides for signature AMG high driving dynamics and superlative driving enjoyment. The 3-stage ESP® has been tailored specifically to the permanent all-wheel drive system. In "SPORT Handling" mode, the Torque Vectoring Brake performs selective braking intervention on individual wheels in the interests of high agility, thereby avoiding understeering when turning and cornering. In bends, specific brief braking of the inner rear wheel results in defined cornering of the vehicle.

The AMG 4MATIC all-wheel drive enhances driving safety and grip on wet or wintry road surfaces. Optimum traction is guaranteed by a multi-disk clutch with a locking effect of 50 Newton metres which exploits the frictional connection potential of all four wheels to the full on snow and ice in particular.

The technical basis is provided by a transfer case for the additional power take-off to the driven rear axle. This transfer case is integrated compactly into the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission and requires virtually no additional installation space. The torque is transmitted from the power take-off via a propeller shaft to the front axle. Power transmission from the front-axle differential to the front-left drive shaft is effected via an intermediate shaft which passes through an encapsulated shaft duct in the engine oil pan. The compact and weight-optimized design results in a comparatively low level of additional weight for the all-wheel-drive system of only 70 kilograms.

E 63 AMG S-Model with differential lock on the rear axle

The E 63 AMG S-Model sees Mercedes-AMG going one step further. True to the "Driving Performance" philosophy, the most powerful E-Class is additionally fitted with a differential lock on the rear axle. This high-tech package results in a further increase in traction, ultimately leading to even greater driving dynamics and enhanced driving enjoyment, especially on the race track.

All E 63 AMG models feature the AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension with electronically controlled damping system. The front axle employs a steel-spring suspension system, while the rear axle is fitted with a fully load-bearing air suspension system. Pressing the button marked with a shock absorber in the AMG DRIVE UNIT is sufficient to switch the electronics from "Comfort" to "Sport" or "Sport plus". The three-link front suspension has undergone further optimization for the S-Model and the E 63 AMG with all-wheel drive. In conjunction with the newly developed axle components produced in aluminum, these optimization measures result in markedly enhanced grip and agility combined with a high level of neutrality during fast cornering. The markedly more performance-oriented elastokinematics are exclusive to the

S-Model, and offer the driver maximum neutrality and even better feedback and grip at the critical limits. With rear-wheel or all-wheel drive, the E 63 AMG's 48 millimeter wider track at the front offers substantially greater stability at high cornering speeds and improved road feel. Increased negative camber on both axles additionally boosts lateral dynamics.

Electromechanical AMG speed-sensitive steering complements the vehicle's set-up to perfection, the direct steering ratio of 14 : 1 providing for extremely agile handling in bends in conjunction with the variable servo assistance geared to the given suspension mode. The E 63 AMG is fitted as standard with 10-spoke AMG light-alloy wheels painted in titanium grey and featuring a high-sheen finish. Tires in size 255/40 R 18 are fitted to 9.0 x 18 wheels at the front, while the 9.5 x 18 rear wheels have 285/35 R 18 tires. The all-wheel-drive and S-Model come with tires in size 255/35 R 19 (front) and 285/30 R 19 (rear) on AMG light-alloy wheels in size 9.0 x 19 and 9.5 x 19. Only the high-performance S-Model features 10-spoke light-alloy wheels painted in matt titanium grey with a high-sheen rim flange.

Optional AMG ceramic high-performance compound brake system

The E 63 AMG is equipped with an extremely effective AMG high-performance braking system befitting its status as an AMG automobile. The front and rear axles sport ventilated and perforated brake disks in ample 360 millimeter format. The disks which are subject to particularly high levels of stress and strain on the front axle feature the composite braking technology which has been tried and tested in the field of motor sport. Calipers in a silver painted finish with white AMG lettering and incorporating six pistons (front) and four pistons (rear) provide for spontaneous, fading-resistant deceleration and the shortest stopping distances. Calipers' in a red painted finish distinguish the S-Model.

Optional AMG ceramic high-performance compound brake system

The E 63 AMG is equipped with an extremely effective AMG high-performance braking system befitting its status as an AMG automobile. The front and rear axles sport ventilated and perforated brake disks in ample 360 millimeter format. The disks which are subject to particularly high levels of stress and strain on the front axle feature the composite braking technology which has been tried and tested in the field of motor sport. Calipers in a silver painted finish with white AMG lettering and incorporating six pistons (front) and four pistons (rear) provide for spontaneous, fading-resistant deceleration and the shortest stopping distances. Calipers' in a red painted finish distinguish the S-Model.

An AMG ceramic high-performance composite braking system is exclusively available for the S-Model as an optional feature – recognizable by the even larger 402 millimeter brake disks and the "AMG Carbon Ceramic" logo on calipers sporting a special paint finish. This ceramic system is around 40 percent lighter, providing for reduced unsprung masses and enhanced driving dynamics, agility and ride comfort. The superior hardness of the ceramic brake disks leads to a longer service life and greater resistance to extreme stress and heat.

The reason why Start off the Weblog? The particular Advantages as well as Introduction to Writing a blog

I highly think that will every person has got to benefit from your chance that will blogging delivers. Many people might frequently bounce into blogging and site-building straight away devoid of perhaps understanding what writing a blog truly can be. within this write-up, I'm hoping I could in some manner, get you began in order to weblog.

You will discover plenty of causes exactly why people today could possibly choose to get started a new weblog. Acquiring each of the causes could be subsequent in order to impossible. Just after most, you'll find more than A hundred and fifty,000,1000 blogs on the market and that i bet everyone features a unique response towards the "why can you weblog?In . query. Within this segment, I'm planning to cover a number of the very best factors for you to why you need to start out writing a blog now as well as hopefully help you to choose in case blogging genuinely can be for you personally. You will discover four most important sorts regarding weblog as well as they are: 

A single. Enterprise sites - websites run by the enterprise who're marketing a item as well as service to persons. The majority of some time, These kinds of weblogs are produced to provide product/service improvements to their consumer and also typically produced to be able to develop great connections with them. A fantastic instance of the enterprise weblog will be the Yahoo and google Weblog which usually ranks 10 most well-liked weblog within the planet (in accordance with technorati)

two. Individual Weblogs - these kinds of sites are a lot more such as an 'online diary' exactly where you are writing updates regarding your life, publish a number of your current cat's photographs and also share these changes for the planet. (fairly a great deal such as how facebook and twitter are getting applied currently.)

three. Weblogs that Deliver Benefit - sites which can be ordinarily began with a single particular person and also usually manage by one particular. They are sites that references informative subject matter and precise experience. My spouse and i.e. Problogger regarding blogging assistance, Backup blogger pertaining to Copywriting, SEObook regarding Search engine optimization strategies

four. Programmed / bogus blogs -- they are sorts associated with blogs which i would not suggest however they carry out deserve the mention considering that you'll find practically millions of all of them around. Automatic blogs are generally blogs that will had been create to clean other blog's content material. Essentially, most they do will be steal content material business internet sites along with post that on their sites automatically through employing a good Autoblogging software program. pet owners of those web sites tends to make a huge selection of these kinds of and also in case every one particular merely tends to make $5 monthly, they are able to come up with a tidy revenue out of it.

Weblogs that offer price is created with an 'underline' due to the fact that is the kind of weblog i advocate an individual make. Therefore if you are on the lookout for the approach to generate income from developing a new spammy automobile weblog in which steals content material coming from other folks, this short article just isn't for you personally and also you may perhaps become improved off of looking for helpful information about it about among these spammy forums. Nevertheless if you are right here to supply benefit (and generate income whilst undertaking the idea at the least), Next this short article may possibly precisely what have almost everything in which you will really need to reply the : 'Why must My partner and i commence a new weblog?I query.

They are the particular four key varieties involving blogs along with the purpose pertaining to producing these people involves:

Earnings

Dollars is actually usually a superb Inspiration and I can not disguise the truth that many bloggers begins a new weblog for your lone intention of cashing in on it. In truth, (Even though this does not appear excellent) We would not always be into blogging and site-building nowadays basically did not realize that My partner and i could make dollars from it.

Note: writing a blog only for revenue is definitely the final issue you'd need to accomplish. Offering Worth need to be your current quantity 1 goal and That is anything you must often take into account.

beneath are a few examples of effective sites who had been capable to create their particular authors : Millionaires:

A single. Johnchow.com * Weblog through John chow is often a weblog in which earns more than $40,Thousand per month.

two. Mashable.net - weblog of Pete Cashmore that is targeted around the social networking news. it turned out stated with a current appointment that mashable is currently earning more than $200,1000 worth of month to month revenue.

three. Problogger.internet - Darren rowse the article author of Problogger, offers under no circumstances exposed his precise revenue but knowing for the variety of his customers and his they stats, A superb $45,Thousand per month computation possibly adequate to express that his / her earning this particular major every single 30 days.

obviously, These kind of blogs have been on-line for any extended serious amounts of every single from the proprietors had place challenging operate and also work to acquire to be able to exactly where they're currently. (mind you, when you desire to view far more websites that tends to make dollars, it is possible to effortlessly do this by looking in your preferred search results: "Top Revenue Producing Sites inside the world")

Although Possessing any $40,000 month to month earning appears cool, I'd nonetheless help you to target any much more practical earning very first. $5,Thousand is usually a sensible earnings to focus on and there are actually a large number of sites available whom earns this particular a lot. Soon after you have achieved that point although, the night sky seriously is definitely the restriction.

Showcase the knowledge

Sites will normally always be a very good likelihood to acquire anyone noticed as being a Photographer, Developer,Guitar instructor, and even a new Food Fan who produces about foodstuff. It doesn't matter what selected area you are inside, blogging will be usually a terrific method to enable you to get identified.

Any time you weblog, you happen to be delivering worth and supplying worth implies you are presenting your experience for the globe. Almost all due to running a blog, I had been capable to talk about my information concerning generating cash on-line to some top quality quantity of folks like *you* : and that is a very good instance of precisely how strong running a blog can definitely become. You get your likelihood to create oneself.

Simplicity

Ahead of blogging and site-building had actually existed, it might had been extremely hard for any normal Later on to begin their personal site. Although must spend plenty of cash with a internet artist ahead of every thing may be create. But given that weblog Software programs and Content management system (content material operations Softwares) had been given birth to, life acquired by no means already been so a lot less complicated pertaining to somebody (such as me personally) to make any web page.

Currently, any person whom could kind inside a keyboard set could virtually post content material on the internet. Content material which will not just comes in Text message type, but additionally throughout Video, Graphic - where ever you look. They could be simply extra with fundamental personal computer expertise.

These are usually fundamentally your main causes that we think of each time somebody blogging and site-building. Hopefully, This may get you inspired to begin blogging and site-building currently.