BMW has released a staggering amount of images of the 2011 BMW X1 showing the brand's new soft-roader in every conceivable environment before it's officially revealed at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show.

Along with the pics, BMW put out a brief statement confirming the X1's arrival in the U.S. sometime in 2011 and its plans to offer both rear-wheel and all-wheel drive (xDrive) versions, along with "a wide variety of gasoline and diesel powertrain choices." BMW won't officially confirm what mils will make the trip across the Atlantic, but the automaker says the X1 will use its EfficientDynamics system and that one gasoline engine and three diesels will be available when the X1 launches in Europe this fall. Check out all 183 high-res images in the gallery below and expect official U.S. market information to be released closer to the X1's launch in the States.

Full press release and more than 100 photos at the source.

Source: AutoBlog

Genaddi Design's Ford GTX1, shown at SEMA back in 2005, was a big hit and called for production. A few lucky folks managed to pick them up and even fewer are going to be made. After August 31, 2008, Genaddi will be ceasing production which means the value on these are sure to rocket up.

The GTX1, for those not in the know, is a Ford GT on roids. The SEMA Edition cars are painted Valencia orange with titanium silver stripes, shod with 19×9.5 wheels up front and 20×12 wheels in back, wrapped in Pirelli P-Zero rubber and fitted with Sparco Racing seats. The engine gets pushed to more than 700HP, Wilwood six-piston calipers are fitted to 14-inch slotted rotors, adjustable shocks are installed and the interior is upgraded and re-upholstered with suede. The non-SEMA Edition GTX1s get the same treatment, but come in a variety of colors and with several other options. A special run of just 10 cars out of the GTX1 group will get a special theme and racing colors to commemorate the La Carrera Pan Americana Road Race, and will only be available in South American markets.

The production run is limited to a grand total of 600 cars - 500 GTX1s and 100 SEMA editions. If that number is met before the deadline, orders will cease.

Genaddi Design: Ford GTX1 Website