40 years of BMW's M cars\series

40 years of BMW's M cars\series

BMW M1 – 1978

 

The 1978 M1 was the first car ever to wear the famous boot badge. Mid-engined, with two seats and a 277hp 3.5-litre 6-cylinder engine giving a top speed of (160mph) 257.4 kph , it was arguably BMW's first and only supercar. The M in, er, M stands for motorsport, and turbocharged racing versions of the M1 were capable of pushing out around 850hp.

 

BMW M535i – 1979

A year later, the M535i followed, and with it a contentious point - is it a proper M car? The motor was a relation of that used in the M1, producing 218hp, while the Recaro seats, a close-ratio gearbox, limited-slip differential and larger brakes - all developed by M - set out its stall.

 

BMW M635 CSi – 1983

1983 saw the introduction of a cult BMW M machine - the M635 CSi, badged M6 in America. A big coupé with 286hp in its most powerful guise, it was stylish, comfortable, fast and agile - the consummate all-rounder that perhaps carved out the M brand's road car product niche...

 

BMW M5 – 1985

Which this car furthered still. We're all well aware of today's M5, but this is fast saloon genesis. The E28 generation vehicle used the same engine as the M635 CSi (itself an evolution of the M1's motor) and was based on the M535i chassis. It paved the way for the ballistically quick family four-door.

 

BMW M3 – 1986

Think of BMW's M Division and most people conjure the image of the original E30 M3. The car used a 200hp 2.3-litre four-cylinder unit - related to BMW's 1,500hp Formula One engine - later bored out to 2.5-litres. Available in left-hand drive only, the M3 was used to homologate one of the most successful touring car racers ever.

 

BMW M5 – 1988

The second-generation M5 was released in 1988, three years after the introduction of the original. Later models got a beefier 340hp 3.8-litre straight-six that meant (0-62mph) 0-99kph in 5.7 seconds. A more sophisticated chassis and the option of an M5 estate - the fastest wagon in the world at the time - improved its appeal still further.

 

BMW M Coupé/Roadster – 1998

The M Coupé - often affectionately known as 'the bread van' - used the E36 M3 Evo's 321hp engine, as did its Roadster cousin. It's based on the Z3 as BMW's brief was to keep the whole project cost-effective - the doors and everything forward of the windscreen are interchangeable with the Z3.

 

BMW M5 – 1998

The E39 was the first V8-engined M5. Producing 400hp from its 4.9-litre V8, it blew the Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG's 354hp and the Jaguar XJR's 370hp outputs out of the water. It was massively technologically advanced, too, featuring a computer-controlled throttle and rear head protection airbags.

 

BMW M3 – 2001

The E46 M3 arrived in 2000 sporting a 343hp version of the E36 Evo's 3.2-litre unit. This was a properly pretty car with performance to match. It'd trouble a (£20,000), Rs 17.5 lakhs more expensive Porsche 911 for pace hitting 62mph from rest in 5.1 seconds. It's widely regarded as one of the best M car chassis ever, too.

 

BMW M3 CSL – 2003

Which was a brilliant place to start with the M3 CSL. The car got a 360hp version of the M3's straight-six - complete with a huge carbon airbox and a lighter exhaust improving aural pleasure - 110kg of mass stripped away and some super grippy semi-slick tyres with which to go Porsche GT3 baiting. It cost (£60,000), Rs 52.7 lakhs though.

Top 10 countries with cheapest petrol prices in 2012

Top 10 countries with cheapest petrol prices in 2012

Due to increasing US dollar rates the petrol prices are increasing very high level. Here the lowest prices of petrol are mentioned world level.

 

SL.No.	COUNTRY	PRICE PER LITRE Rs.	MONTHLY COST    Rs.	PICTURE of Countries
1	VENEZUELA	7.01	846.93
2	EGYPT	7.89	953.44
3	SAUDI ARABIA	8.76	1058.87
4	QATAR	10.52	1270.39
5	BAHRAIN	13.15	1586.89
6	LIBYA	13.15	1586.89
7	TURKMENISTAN	14.90	1799.94
8	KUWAIT	14.90	1799.94
9	ALGERIA	14.90	1799.94
10	IRAN	18.41	2223.40

2012 Celebrity baby boom|17 picture

2012 Celebrity baby boom|17 picture

Beyonce and Jay-Z

 

2012 has seen an incredible baby boom amongst celebrities around the world, with newborns arriving for a host of A-listers since January.

Click through to get the lowdown on which stars have welcomed new family members this year...

Beyoncé Knowles and Jay-Z kicked off the baby boom way back in January 2012.

Perhaps the coolest family on the planet welcomed their newest member, daughter Blue Ivy Carter, on the January 7.

Amazingly, Blue has already followed her parent's musical footsteps; her one-week-old cries were featured on her father's track Glory, earlier this year.

 

Sam Taylor-Wood and Aaron Johnson

Director Sam Taylor-Wood gave birth to her second daughter with Kick-Ass star Aaron Johnson, on 18 January 2012.

The pair had their first daughter, Wylda Rae, in 2010, while Taylor Wood has two daughters, Angelica and Jessie, from a previous relationship.

The eccentric-looking couple settled on an aptly unconventional name for their new arrival too; Romy Hero Johnson.

 

Robert Downey Jr and Susan Levin

It may seem like a long time ago now, but February 7 2012 saw Sherlock Holmes star Robert Downey Jr and wife Susan Levin welcome their first child together, a son named Exton Elias Downey.

Exton will be the much younger brother of Downey's 18-year-old son, Indio Falconer Downey, from his ill-fated marriage to Deborah Falconer

 

Jason Bateman and Amanda Anka

Arrested Development and Horrible Bosses star Jason Bateman and wife Amanda Anka were able to extend their family on February 10 2012, when they welcomed daughter Maple Sylvie Bateman in to the world.

Maple will be a younger sister for the pair's first daughter, Francesca, aged five.

 

Hilary Duff and Mike Comerie

Hilary Duff, pictured here with fiancé and former ice hockey player Mike Comerie, was able to give birth to healthy baby boy Luca Cruz Comrie on 20 March 2012.

Actress Duff, who shot to fame in the Lizzie Maguire movies, had been struggling with her bump for some time, but can now enjoy her first experiences with parenthood

 

Charlize Theron

March 2012 also saw Oscar winner Charlize Theron become a mother for the first time.

The South African born actress, aged 36, adopted four-month-old baby boy Jackson earlier in the year.

 

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck

On February 27 2012, A-list couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner were finally able to add a son to their family, which already includes daughters Seaphina and Violet. The pair named their son Samuel Garner Affleck.

 

Katherine Heigl and Josh Kelley

Knocked Up star Katherine Heigl and singer Josh Kelley adopted their second child last April, a girl named Adalaide Marie Hope Kelley.

The couple, who met at a music video shoot for Kelley's song 'Only you', adopted their first daughter, Naleigh, from South Korea in 2009

 

Jessica Simpson

Actress Jessica Simpson, pictured here with designer John Varvatos, and fiancé Eric Johnson were finally able to celebrate the birth of their first child on May 1 2012.

Former NFL player Johnson and Simpson, whose pregnancy seemed to last an eternity, have named their daughter Maxwell Drew Johnson.

 

Alyson Hannigan

How I Met Your Mother and American Pie actress Alyson Hannigan welcomed her second daughter, named Keeva, with husband Alexis Denisof on 23 May 2012.

The pair, who met on the set of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, already have one daughter, three-old Satyana.

 

Chris Hemsworth

Thor and Avengers Assemble star Chris Hemsworth and wife Elsa Pataky welcomed their first child on May 10 2012.

Australian Hemsworth, who became a dad whilst promoting his latest film Snow White and the Huntsman, has since promised to cut back the long days of filming to be there for his wife and new child.

 

Lily Aldridge and Caleb Followill

Victoria's Secret model Lily Aldridge gave birth to her first child with Kings of Leon frontman Caleb Followill on June 21 2012.

The pair, who married in May 2011, have named their daughter Dixie Pearl.

 

Uma Thurman and Arpad Busson

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Uma Thurman gave birth to her third child, a baby girl, on 15 July 2012. The couple has remained coy about the child's name, choosing not to reveal to the media what the girl will be called.

The newborn is 42-year-old Thurman's first child with fiancé Arpad Busson, though the Pulp Fiction star has two with ex-husband Ethan Hawke. Businessman Busson has two children of his own, from a previous relationship with supermodel Elle McPherson.

 

Sienna Miller and Tom Sturridge

Film star couple Sienna Miller and Tom Sturridge welcomed their first child together on July 7 2012.

Layer Cake star Miller, who was secretly engaged to 26-year-old Sturridge in December 2011, gave birth to baby girl Marlowe in London

 

Kourtney Kardashian

Excellent news for Keeping up with the Kardashian fans, the family has welcomed another girl in to the world!

33-year-old Kourtney Kardashian (Left), pictured here with younger sister Kim, gave birth to her second child with partner Scott Disick on July 8 2012.

The pair, who already has a two-year-old son named Mason, have named their daughter Penelope Scotland Disick.

 

Anna Faris and Chris Pratt

35-year-old Scary Movie actress Anna Faris recently welcomed her first son, named Jack, in to the world.

The boy was born on 25 August 2012, and is Faris' first child with actor Chris Pratt, whom she met on the set of film Take Me Home Tonight.

 

Snooki

Jersey Shore star Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi and fiancée Jionni LaValle welcomed their first child, a son named Lorenzo Dominic LaValle, in the early hours of August 26 2012.

Reality TV star Snooki vowed to curb her party lifestyle after learning she was pregnant, admitting at the time that pregnancy had forced her to mature

Top 10 US States With Highest Income Rate – Per Capita

Top 10 US States With Highest Income Rate – Per Capita

Here I have given below chart ranking list for the per capita for each  states in US.

United States of America is ranked as the world richest and most powerful country in the world. It has nominal GDP of about $14.772 trillion and has a GDP growth of 2.8% as per 2010 census.

This makes United States of America one of the largest growing countries in the world and it also has a per capita income of $46,381 which is the 6th highest in the world. USA has maintained its reputation of being the best country to live and only around 10% people here are below poverty line which is also very less. USA is compromised of 50 sovereign and federal states and each state has its own reputation in different manner

 

SYMBOLS	STATE	PER CAPITA INCOME
	1. Connecticut	$54,397
	2. New Jersey	$50,313
	3. Massachusetts	$49,875
	4. Maryland	$48,285
	5. New York	$46,957
	6. Wyoming	$45,705
	7. Virginia	$43,874
	8. New Hampshire	$42,831
	9. Alaska	$42,603
	10. California	$42,325

Top 10 Best Shampoos For Men in 2012|Fancy

Top 10 Best Shampoos For Men in 2012|Fancy

 

Shampoo is  known to be one of the most needed grooming items nowadays. Modern men consider shampoo as one of the things they won’t live without as they have grown a little vainer. These needs made them more observant to occurrences concerning hair, through the use of shampoo, which is not a bad thing. Men’s hair became healthier and cleaner because it removes environmental pollutants and other particles that contaminate the hair. Conditioners are advisable to apply after using shampoo to make combing easier. When shampoo was first introduced, it was simply done to massage the head, including the scalp, to promote healthier hair growth and lessen impurities found on hair strands. In the 1860s, head massage evolved into soap application to the hair. However, soap application strips the hair’s natural oils and shine, leaving the hair dull and unhealthy. Kasey Hebert was known to be the first shampoo maker. In the 20^th century, commercial shampoo was made available for the masses. Today, some commercial shampoos have made their way to fame, being used in many parts of the world.  The following brands have proven to be a few of the best shampoos for men.

10. L’Oreal Vive Pro for Men Daily Thickening Shampoo

For balding men out there, this product is a sure hit. It provides remedy to the baldness and at the same time, it gives the hair, a youthful feel and look. Men worldwide who suffer the thinning of hair might make this a must-buy product as  many people have proven that it really works. As a result, men using this  shampoo brand are  happier because of their thickening hair, which boosts their self-esteem.

9. Pert Plus

Pert Plus provides various formulas for precise hair needs. They have formulated a line for men who desire great looking and smelling hair too.  Pert Plus 2-in-1 is shampoo and conditioner gives its users satisfaction while Pert Plus 3-in-1 shampoo and conditioner and body wash makes everything even more fun and fast. It doesn’t just clean the hair but it can also be utilized as a  body wash also. It is a remarkable product because of this regard.

8. Finesse Shampoo for Men

The name Finesse might give you a wrong idea that their products are for women alone, because it now also caters men’s needs in terms of keeping their hair healthy and strong. They have taken great consideration on the scent of their products to make it more appealing and worth buying for. Surely, this made them one of the top choices a man makes in selecting shampoo.

7. Neutrogena Shampoo for Men

Neutrogena has almost all the products a man should ever need in keeping himself at his best looks. This wide range of selection made them popular to majority of men in the world as their shampoo selection fits diverse hair conditions of millions of males out there, which demands for meeting certain hair needs.

6. Suave Shampoo for Men

Suave reinvigorates men’s hair by thoroughly cleansing the hair by daily use. It leaves the hair refreshed and cleansed with soothing scent. It also penetrates the lather, removing residues from styling products such as hair gels, setting lotions, or other products with harsh chemicals. One of the best things about their shampoo is the peppermint extract added to the formula, making men’s hair healthy and clean. It is one of the most used shampoos in the world.

5. Men’s Pantene Shampoo

Pantene revolutionized in offering men the shampoo that will fit their specific needs. As popular as it is to the women, Men’s Pantene Shampoo has also marked its way to the top. With their wide selections available, men can determine which suits them the most even with varying needs whether for moisturizing, lessening hair fall, or improving hair control.

4. Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

For all men all over the world who suffer from hair fall, dandruff, and scalp itchiness, Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo is one of the best shampoos to use. Regular use of it will take the itchiness of the scalp away and it also reduces hair fall up to 98 percent, which eliminates dandruff totally.

3. Head & Shoulders

Procter and Gamble produces Head & Shoulders Shampoo. Throughout the world, it is always one of the best shampoos that men choose for their own personal use.  Daily use of it enhances and brings back the health, vigor, and shine of the hair. It makes the hair smoother, free from itch, hair fall, and dandruff. It is trusted by millions of shampoo users mainly because of its classic menthol coolness. Other options are also out in the market. These choices give the users a wide range of selection that will make their hair even better.

2. Pureology Hydrate Shampoo

It is a mixture of pure sulphate (a salt of sulphuric acid) and it is free from carcinogen (a substance which can cause cancer). The uniqueness and healthiness of this shampoo entitled it to be one of the best shampoos for men. This shampoo had undergone much study and research to provide its customers the greatest shampoo the market has ever made available.

1. Clairol Herbal Essences

Clairol is another product produced by Procter & Gamble, which began production in 1931. Its first products were hair-coloring products. Clairol’s fame isn’t just in the hair-coloring line but it is also known to produce the best shampoo globally. Both men and women celebrate with it by using the best shampoo, which contains herbal essences and less chemicals.