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2014 BMW Z4

2014 BMW Z4

2014 BMW Z4

The redesigned 2014 BMW Z4 is a rear-drive, two-seat convertible sportscar that provides a blend of luxury, style and the expected BMW handling dynamics. The 2014 BMW Z4 has an retractable hardtop, and thanks to it, the Z4 offers the freedom of a convertible and the convenience of a coupe.

The 2014 BMW Z4 comes in three models: sDrive 28i, sDrive 35i and sDdrive 35is. The Z4 sDrive 28i comes standard with 17-inch wheels, automatic wipers, adaptive bi-xenon headlights, heated mirrors, cruise control, keyless ignition, keyless entry, dual-zone automatic climate control, driver memory functions, eight-way power seats, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, auto-dimming mirrors, premium vinyl upholstery, Bluetooth connectivity and a sound system with CD player and an iPod/USB interface.

The 2014 Z4 sDrive 28i comes with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine, that produces 240 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. Rear-wheel drive and a six-speed manual transmission are standard. An 8-speaker automatic transmission is available.

The BMW Z4 sDrive 35i adds 18-inch wheels, sport seats and sun-reflective leather upholstery. This model comes with a 3.0-liter 6-cylinder turbocharged engine that produces 300 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque. A 6-speed manual transmission is standard, while a 7-speed automated manual transmission (DCT) is available as an option.

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2014 Ford Fiesta ST

2014 Ford Fiesta ST picture

2014 Ford Fiesta ST

The ST is a performance-oriented model of Fiesta. The 2014 Ford Fiesta ST is an all-new model that was developed by the combined efforts of Team RS in Europe and SVT in the United States, and it is a part of ST Ford’s performance brand that debuted in North America with the launch of the Focus ST. The 2014 Ford Fiesta ST is a sub-compact, front-wheel drive five-passenger hatchback that has a plenty of power in a lightweight body.

The new 2014 Ford Fiesta ST comes with a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 197 hp and 214 lb-ft of torque. This powerful engine comes together with a six-speed manual transmission, performance-tuned steering, performance-tuned suspension and an electronic torque vectoring to aid high-speed handling in corners.

The Fiesta ST comes standard with SYNC (Ford’s Bluetooth connectivity system that allows smartphone uses to place calls and stream music by using voice commands or steering wheel-mounted buttons) and MyFord Touch (an infotainment system that builds on SYNC by letting users control everything from navigation to climate control to the sound system with voice commands and replaces conventional sound system knobs and buttons with a center-mounted 6.5-inch touchscreen).

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