Coolest High-Tech Cars of 2006

Yaz · **Coolest High-Tech Cars of 2006 -** 03-21-2006, 10:11 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 · **Re: Coolest High-Tech Cars of 2006 -** 03-21-2006, 10:21 PM

SSC Ultimate Aero: World's Fastest Car

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

dOmInIX · **Re: Coolest High-Tech Cars of 2006 -** 03-22-2006, 03:49 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 · **Re: Coolest High-Tech Cars of 2006 -** 03-22-2006, 05:42 AM

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

Mr. M · **Re: Coolest High-Tech Cars of 2006 -** 03-22-2006, 08:28 AM

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

Just_me · **Re: Coolest High-Tech Cars of 2006 -** 03-22-2006, 08:38 AM

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

dOmInIX · **Re: Coolest High-Tech Cars of 2006 -** 03-22-2006, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Just_me

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

Exactly.

Centurion · **Re: Coolest High-Tech Cars of 2006 -** 03-22-2006, 03:50 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 · **Re: Coolest High-Tech Cars of 2006 -** 03-22-2006, 05:03 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 · **Re: Coolest High-Tech Cars of 2006 -** 03-22-2006, 05:58 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.