The German auto manufacturer, BMW, has planned a new 2012 BMW 640d Coupe model since March 2011, which means that the company has really strong desire and feeling to release the new product. But at that time they were only planning to use two power train schemes of 640i and the 650i.

But now, the company is planning to produce new family ride within the 2012 BMW 6 Series Coupe that will also include diesel engine as an option. There will be three different power options for the ride, starting from the BMW Coupe 650i along with the eight cylinder system that will deliver 407 hp, the BMW Coupe 640i along with petrol in line six cylinder engine that will deliver 320 hp and to BMW Coupe 640d along with diesel in line six cylinder engine that will deliver 313 hp.

The BMW 640d Coupé is fitted as standard with an eight-speed automatic transmission with Auto Start-Stop and active air flaps behind the kidney grille. Such engineering expertise is the reason why the model offers rapid performance but can still achieve 51.4mpg on the combined cycle and record CO2 emissions of 145g/km.

As with all BMWs, the new 6-Series Coupé comes with a raft of BMW EfficientDynamics measures to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. In addition to the features highlighted on the 640i Coupé and 640d Coupé, all models have technology such as Brake Energy Regeneration, Electric Power Steering (EPS), the need-based operation of ancillary components and intelligent lightweight construction to ensure maximum efficiency as standard.

Standard for the 640d Coupé are 18-inch light alloy wheels. All derivatives feature Dakota leather upholstery, eight-speed Sport automatic transmission, electric seat adjustment with memory, BMW Professional Multimedia Navigation system, Xenon headlights, LED front fog lights and front and rear Park Distance Control to name but a few of the standard specification highlights.

Sports Line, Line and line of luxury modern equipment variants emphasize different parts of the new BMW 3 Series Sedan characters in their own individual way.
New BMW 3 Series, will soon be more diverse and more interesting with the introduction of intelligent BMW xDrive all-wheel drive. The BMW 335i xDrive, BMW 328i xDrive, BMW 320i xDrive and BMW 320d xDrive all-wheel-drive models will be sold in the summer of 2012.

In the spring of 2012, BMW will launch a three-engine on to the number of new sports sedan, all the prototypes in a lot of energy supply and greater efficiency. After the BMW 328i attractive, four-cylinder model has been presented today, the new BMW 320i is coming second model controlled by a member of the new generation 2.0-liter four-cylinder petrol engine family. New BMW 320i, this TwinPower Turbo engines develop maximum power of 135 kW/184 hp 5,000 rpm and maximum torque of 270 Nm at only 1250 rpm. The turbodiesel next two models, the North is based on the core 2.0-liter engine used in the BMW 320d also impressive power and torque development. In the BMW 318d, the diesel engine developing maximum output of 105 kW/143 hp at 4,000 rpm and maximum torque reaching 320 Nm available between 1750 and 2500 North rpm. Fuel consumption is very low, the BMW 316d, in turn, developed a maximum output of 85 kW/116 hp at 4,000 rpm and maximum torque of 260 Nm, again between 1750 and 2500 rpm. Versions of the others will follow, including a six-cylinder diesel unit and various xDrive model. Fall 2012 will finally see the launch of BMW ActiveHybrid 3.

This project is limited to a few high-end performance parts – H&R suspension, BBS wheels, Brembo Big Brakes and Continental tires. These brands are a perfect fit for this one of a kind vehicle. The associations of these products are easily recognized as the best of the best. Working with these well-known tuning companies adds to the uniqueness of the BMW 1M Coupe while retaining its true character.

H&R Springs BMW 1M Coupe Specifications:

Base Vehicle:
2011 BMW 1M Coupe
TwinPower Turbo 3.0 liter 6 cyl
6-speed transmission

Chassis:
H&R Sport Suspension
H&R Sport Sway Bar — Front 27mm
H&R Sport Sway Bar — Rear 23mm
H&R TRAK+® Wheel Spacers

Wheels & Tires:
BBS Super RS wheels, size 19×9” front 19×10” rear
Continental ExtremeContact DW tires, size 245/35ZR19 front, 265/35ZR19 rear

Exterior:
Brembo GT 380mm Big Brake Kit front & rear with
Custom Motorsport Blue Calipers
Sticky Jewel Graphics
BMW Accessories 1M Car Cover from Laurel BMW of Westmont, IL

Interior:
Weathertech Floor Mats

BMW has finally unveiled its flagship high performance F10 – the all new BMW M5, seen here in Monte Carlo Blue. For the F10, BMW has given it a higher level of design differentiation over the regular F10 and F10 M Sport, unlike the E60 where the cars looked almost the same from the front.

Moving to the rear, there’s a subtle bootlid spoiler, and like the M Sport bumper the reflectors have been moved up nearer to the tail lights. Where the M Sport bumper featured a gloss black section around the tailpipes, the lower part of the M5 bumper gets an aggressive bespoke look to complement the classic M5 quad tailpipes.

What’s in the engine bay is pretty much expected – a 4.4 liter twin-scroll twin-turbo V8, which the turbos sitting inside the V bank, so we have to say goodbye to the high revving V10 of the E60 M6. The V8 is similar to the engine in the X5 M and X6 M, except the power output is a wee bit slightly higher at 560hp instead of the 555hp in the M SUVs. Peak torque is the same at 680Nm from 1,500rpm.

Also, unlike the M SUVs which pair the blown V8 with an M Sport Automatic to drive all four wheels via xDrive, the F10 BMW M5′s engine hooks up to a 7-speed BMW M DCT twin clutch transmission, which drives the rear axle’s Active M Differential.

The car hits 100km/h in 4.4 seconds, and goes on to a top speed of 305km/h, which is by default locked to 250km/h unless you buy the M Driver’s Package.

There are two different wheel options available, as we found out from an online BMW M5 configurator tool. The press photos only show one wheel design, a nice optional 20 inch forged design with 5 slim doublespokes called Style 343M, similar to the Style 351M wheels and the E63 M6′s wheels. The other style has double the amount of doublespokes in a 19 inch size and is called Style 345M, and this design was previewed on the M5 Concept. The 345M design is standard on the F10 M5.

These wheels are wrapped with regular tyres just like all M cars, which just goes to show that run flat tyre technology doesn’t seem to have caught up to the standards which BMW M wants just yet. You will also notice the color-coded 6-pot brake calipers which the slim spokes so proudly show off.

The instrumentation cluster continues the tradition of having white backlighting instead of amber, complimented with red needles. The black panel multi-info display on the lower half of the display is also a shade of light blue instead of amber on regular F10s. This blue theme continues in the iDrive menu system, which is also now blue instead of red.

The 7-speed DCT transmission gets its own bespoke shifter and shifter surround. The trim around the shifter area also seems to be fixed to the black shade you see above, instead of following the dashboard and door trim as with regular F10s.

The suspension system uses Dynamic Damper Control and offers Comfort Mode, Sport Mode and Sport Plus Mode. Comfort is self explanatory, while Sport stiffens the dampers a little. Sport Plus stiffens the dampers even further. These drive modes also control the M Servotronic steering system’s assistance levels, with the most assistance naturally being offered in Comfort mode.

However, there isn’t the usual rocker toggle near the gear lever as with the F10 for selecting these modes. It looks like what you have to do is control it via a button somewhere and the black panel display shows you what options you’re cycling through.

The “default” trim for the dash and doors seen here is Aluminium Trace (F10 M Sport is Aluminium Hexagon), but you can also specify Finewood trimash grain Brown or Fineline Anthracite.

The most adventurous leather trim you can go with has got to be this full Sakhir Orange trim, but you can tone down on the orange a little with Sakhir Orange/Black, which switches certain areas of the interior to black for a more two tone look rather than just orange all the way. There’s also options for a leather wrapped dash.

As for color choices, other than this blue you see here the rest are all different shades of grey or white. What about a nice red like the debut color of the X6 M? Perhaps it’s coming soon in the future. Look after the jump for a huge pic gallery of the new F10 M5.

If your budget is a bit tight and can’t afford to get this new baby for yourself, worry not as sites such as motors.co.uk/has so many choices of used cars that you can buy, especially if you live around Glasgow area and beyond. Peruse the site and you might be pleasantly surprised at what you can get.

However, now its gotten fully official with the launch of the full on WRC MINI Team!

A special event was held at the MINI plant in Oxford.

MINI is back: the official Team Launch in Oxford heralded the final phase of preparations ahead of the MINI WRC Team’s first outing in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC). The presentation at the MINI plant was attended by many prominent guests, including Ian Robertson, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Sales and Marketing. However, the star of the day was without doubt the MINI John Cooper Works WRC, which appeared in its WRC colours for the first time.

MINI is hoping its WRC commitment will see a return to the rallying success enjoyed in the 1960s when Paddy Hopkirk, Rauno Aaltonen and Timo Mäkinen celebrated countless victories at European rallies in the classic Mini Cooper S. “The Three Musketeers” triumphed at the Rallye Monte Carlo in 1964, 1965 and 1967. From 2011, the driving teams of Kris Meeke/Paul Nagle and Dani Sordo/Carlos del Barrio, are charged with continuing this success story for the MINI WRC Team. The first opportunity to test themselves against the opposition comes in the form of the Rally d’Italia Sardegna from 5th to 8th May.

Robertson says: “Anyone wanting to be successful in the World Championship must first put in a lot of hard work. That is precisely what everyone involved has done. We want to be competitive as soon as possible. I am optimistic that we will achieve this goal.”

“MINI is back in the world of rallying. We are looking forward to the WRC season and are excited about the MINI John Cooper Works,” says Dirk Hollweg, head of MINI Motorsport. “We are sure it will be an exciting season for Kris and Dani, as well as for fans of MINI and motorsport enthusiasts.”

Prodrive is responsible for developing the MINI John Cooper Works WRC, which is based on the MINI Countryman production car. “We have developed a radical new car,” says Team Principal David Richards. “Everyone is now looking forward to getting the WRC season started.” The same applies to countless rally fans around the world, who will all be watching as MINI once again sets about making history.

Source:miniforum.com

Press release from BMW Official

The All-New BMW 650i Coupe.

The second new 6 Series Model Breaks Cover.

The hearts of sports car aficionados will beat a little faster with the arrival of the new BMW 650i Coupe. The third generation of the top-class Coupe sees BMW adding another chapter to its decades-long tradition in the production of exclusive dream cars. The new BMW 650i Coupe impresses with its stunning design and inspires with even sharper driving dynamics than its predecessor, noticeably optimized comfort levels and extra space. This is the only car in the segment to offer the combination of top-class sporting ability, exclusive touring comfort and a 16.24 cu. ft (460-liter) DIN luggage compartment. Also on board to deliver the BMW 6 Series Coupe’s signature driving experience are a range of innovative driver assistance systems and BMW ConnectedDrive infotainment features. The new car therefore meets the highest expectations of driving pleasure and style in a large, premium 2+2-seater. The 650i Coupe arrives in US showrooms this fall.

Its unmistakable design language gives the new BMW 6 Series Coupe an aura of athletic elegance. The long sweeping hood, short front overhang and set-back passenger compartment team up with a 2.9 inch (74 mm) increase in body length over its predecessor and a 2.95 inch (75 mm) longer wheelbase to create the hallmark proportions of a BMW Coupe. Meanwhile, the extra width of the new car – it is now 1.5 inches (39 mm) wider thanks to its increased track width – makes for an exceptionally powerful stance that emphasizes its impressive roadholding. All of which ensures that observers are struck by the car’s dynamic forward-surging presence and promise of dynamic driving ability the moment they set eyes on it. The faithful reflection of the car’s character in its exterior styling is given particular appeal by the lines running along the full length of the body and its harmoniously sculpted surfaces. The inspiration for these design features was the natural movement of waves. In the same way as water is parted by an object in flowing water, the car body’s shaping lines fan out from the BMW badge on the hood to both sides of the body.

The innovations in the new BMW 6 Series Coupe also extend to lighting technology, in the shape of Adaptive LED Headlights. Their bright white light provides an extremely intense and evenly spread illumination of the road. This technology is unparalleled in the segment and also allows the beam of the headlights to curves of the road.

Other features that set the new car apart from its rivals are the BMW ConnectedDrive driver assistance systems and mobility services. The rear-view camera, Surround View, Parking Assistant, BMW Night Vision with pedestrian recognition, Lane Departure Warning System and Lane Change Warning System are joined on the list of available equipment items by the new generation of the BMW Head-Up-Display. The latest incarnation of the system uses a full spectrum of colors to display the information projected onto the windshield. The standard BMW iDrive control system, is the operating portal for the navigation, communications and infotainment functions. The high definition, trans-reflective technology Control Display is centrally mount high on the sweeping dash and emulates a freestanding flatscreen. Finally, the optional Bang & Olufsen High-End Surround Sound System provides a feast of aural pleasure seldom experienced inside a car. The all-new third generation 650i Coupe will join the 650i Convertible in the US market this fall as a 2012 model. Retail and option pricing will be announced closer to the on-sale date.

Twin-Turbo V-8 engine with High Precision direct injection.

The 4.4-liter V-8 engine develops a maximum 400 hp between 5,500 and 6,400 rpm, and makes peak torque of 450 lb-ft between 1,750 and 4,500 rpm. This unique “reverse-flow” engine, whose two turbochargers are positioned in the V-area between the cylinder banks, produces an instantaneous and sustained wave of power, making it a delight for the enthusiast driver. The engine can be paired with either BMW’s new 8-speed Sport Automatic gearbox or BMW’s traditional 6-speed manual transmission, quite popular with North American enthusiasts.

The new BMW 650i Coupe completes the sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds (0-100km/h in 4.9 seconds) with either the 6-speed manual or the 8-speed automatic transmission . Top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph. This engine also boasts extraordinary efficiency for a model in its output class. EPA figures will be available closer to the on-sale date in mid 2011.

8-speed Sport Automatic Transmission.

The 8-speed Sport Automatic transmission in the new BMW 650i Coupe boasts a perfect combination of speed, flexibility, sportiness, and efficiency. What sets it apart are its minimal torque converter slip and rapid gear changes. An innovative gear set configuration allows this transmission to offer eight gears, maximizing acceleration at any road speed yet allowing the driver to conserve fuel by cruising at low revs. Befitting the Coupe’s sporting character, the driver can choose to select gears manually via shift paddles on the standard Sport leather steering wheel.

In addition to the efficiency of the engine and 8-speed Sport Automatic transmission, an extensive range of BMW EfficientDynamics measures contribute to reducing fuel consumption and emissions. Brake Energy Regeneration, on-demand operation of ancillary components, intelligent lightweight construction and extensive aerodynamic refinement collaborate to ensure maximum efficiency.

Chassis Management and optional Integral Active Steering.

Cutting-edge chassis technology gives the new BMW 650i Coupe the tools to provide both sporty handling and exceptional comfort. The double wishbone front axle and the multi-link rear axle are made predominantly from aluminum. The chassis is geared to the requirements of drivers with sporting intentions, although the dampers also respond sensitively to bumps in the road surface under high lateral acceleration. The optional Active Roll Stabilization combines with the standard Dynamic Damper Control to offer the driver even more precise responses and perfectly flat cornering ability. The electronically controlled shock absorbers adapt to the road surface and the driver’s style to perfectly control the car’s body motions.

The electronically controlled damper system in the new BMW 6 Series Coupe adjusts compression and rebound settings continuously and independently. For example, a stiff chassis setting can be combined with comfortable responses to unevenness in the road surface. The control unit of the damping system processes the data supplied by sensors on the vertical motion of the wheels as well as the ride height of the car. The driving speed and the damper setting chosen by the driver are also taken into account in calculating the damping force required for each individual wheel to even out body movements. This data is fed back to the shock-absorber units at intervals of just 2.5 milliseconds.

The optional Active Roll Stabilization feature reduces body roll in corners and in sudden changes of direction, or transitions. Sensors calculate the amount of body roll based on the driving situation at hand, and this is then counteracted quickly and precisely by hydraulic rotary actuators in the front and rear anti-roll bars. The result is flatter cornering inspiring greater confidence for the driver as well as greater comfort for the passengers during spirited drives. The power steering features standard Servotronic vehicle-speed sensitive assistance, and serves up the familiar BMW recipe of precision, comfort and linear response.

The new BMW 650i Coupe is the first car in its class available with Integral Active Steering. This system combines the Active Steering system for the front axle (available on the previous generation 6 Series Coupe) with a new, steerable rear axle. Precisely harmonized steering angle movements at both axles create a virtual lengthening or shortening of the vehicle’s wheelbase, which fosters greater high-speed stability and enhanced maneuverability for parking and city use.

Brakes, Wheels, and Tires.

The lightweight floating-caliper brakes with vented discs are easy to use with precision, and their effectiveness is reinforced by Dynamic Stability Control. DSC brings together technology such as the Anti-lock Braking System, Dynamic Traction Control, Cornering Brake Control, Dynamic Brake Control, the Start-off Assistant, the automatic Brake Drying function and Brake Fade Compensation. Standard equipment also includes 8.5 x19-inch light-alloy wheels, with all-season runflat tires (size 245/40 R19) and a tire pressure monitoring system.

Driving Dynamics Control.

With standard Driving Dynamics Control, the dominant virtues of athletic driving sportiness and ride comfort can be chosen by the driver as situations demand. The driver can choose settings of COMFORT, NORMAL, SPORT and SPORT+ modes using the large rocker switch on the center console. Affected parameters include the tuning of the throttle response, power steering boost assistance, shock absorbers, automatic transmission shift characteristics and – if equipped – roll stabilization and Integral Active Steering. In SPORT+ mode, the Dynamic Traction Control mode of the standard Dynamic Stability Control system is activated, raising the thresholds for stability intervention in the most sport-oriented driving circumstances.

Unmatched chassis technology works with the cutting-edge engine to provide the driver with greater dynamic capability and improved ride comfort compared to the previous-generation 6 Series Coupe.

Design: Athletic elegance, natural sportiness.

The new BMW 6 Series Coupe again heralds the arrival of an exceptionally sporty and exclusive 2+2-seater in the premium Coupe segment. The new model’s extra length and width over its predecessor model combine with its 0.2 inch (5 mm) lower height to produce a strikingly low-set and powerful design. The new interpretation of the traditional BMW Coupe proportions is embellished by lines and surfaces inspired by the movement of waves. Flowing lines and harmonious curves create a feeling of athletic grace, complemented by extremely classic and eye-catching design features which underline the opulent character and elegant appearance of the two-door BMW.

The expressive front end is dominated by the large and slightly forward-slanting BMW kidney grille. The grille emphasizes the car’s sporting pedigree with a broad, flat design, and creates a visual connection with the engine nestling behind. The kidney grille slats, angled slightly towards the top, lend additional emphasis to the front end’s “shark nose” character. The contour lines of the hood converge towards the kidney grille, forming a V-shape which is continued by the contours of the headlights, kidney and wide air intake to give a road-focused look. High-quality chrome elements and the LED units of the foglamps positioned in front of them guide the eye to the muscular wheel arches.

High-visibility innovation: Adaptive LED Headlights.

The new BMW 6 Series Coupe is equipped with Adaptive Xenon headlights as standard. An accentuating trim element cuts across the top of the hallmark BMW twin round headlights to produce the purposeful look familiar from other BMW models. The optional Adaptive LED Headlights provide a fresh take on this established feature. The Adaptive LED Headlights for low beam and high beam contain LED light rings for the parking lights and daytime running lights, which are flattened on the lower edge and overlapped at their top edge by an accent light – also featuring LEDs. The result is a stunning, distinctively BMW showcase for the innovative light technology. In addition, they also generate the low beam and high beam light from the two light rings. The light sources are horizontal LED ribs positioned in the center of the light rings. The brand’s hallmark twin round headlight look is therefore expressed even more strikingly – not only with the daytime running lights switched on, but also when the headlights are activated in the dark.

However, the Adaptive LED Headlights are about more than just looking good; they also ensure the driver can see well. Their bright white light provides a bright and even illumination of the road ahead. From a color perspective, the light comes much closer to natural daylight than that created by conventional halogen or xenon headlights, lending even reflective objects far greater contrast. The cornering element of the Adaptive LED Headlights is also tailored to the car’s speed, steering angle and yaw rate, allowing the pivot of the headlights to adapt automatically to the line of the corner. Meanwhile, a light source positioned specially in the headlight housing generates the cornering light which, at low speeds, ensures illumination of the road surface in the direction the car is turning. LED technology is also deployed for the direction indicators, each of which consists of eight LED units arranged in a row underneath the light rings. As well as enhancing visibility in the dark, the Adaptive LED Headlights also significantly improve the signaling effect of the car’s lights.

Side view: elegant roofline, powerfully curved surfaces.

Tightly curved surfaces and character lines stretching the full length of the body define the side view of the BMW 6 Series Coupe. The forward-slanting BMW kidney grille is particularly clear from this angle. Despite its smooth curves and innovative pedestrian protection measures, the long bonnet still has a flat appearance. Its contour lines fan out wide and extend towards the rear. In combination with the car’s typical Coupe proportions, this creates a particularly elegant, elongated silhouette.

The exterior design has been inspired by waves with clearly defined lines and volume formed around an object in flowing water. This gives the new BMW 6 Series Coupe a naturally powerful and sporty edge. The typical BMW character line starts behind the front wheel arch, takes in the sporty gill feature and extends dynamically along the flank of the car to the rear. In so doing, it stretches the new BMW 6 Series Coupe visually and lends it a dynamic yet elegant allure. The door handles are integrated into the character line. A further character line emerges from the swell of the front wheel arch, drops down between the gill and the door and then levels out towards the rear. Its path replicates a forward-surging wave. The door sill line underneath it and an additional crease give the lower edge of the body a light and sporty appearance.

The roofline of the new BMW 6 Series Coupe also swoops in an elegant, flat progression into the tail. It comes across as especially svelte when viewed from the side, creating a contrast typical of BMW Coupes between the powerful body and light passenger compartment. Doors with frameless windows underline this impression. The chromed side window border emphasizes the signature Hofmeister kink at the foot of the C-pillar.

Rear view: striking indications of dynamic and secure roadholding.

From the rear, the new BMW 6 Series Coupe exudes power, athleticism and solidity. Bulging wheel arches accentuate the wide track of the new car, offering a hint of its impressive roadholding. Added to which, horizontal lines and the broadening impression of the car’s shape as you follow it towards the rear paint a clear picture of the sporting performance waiting to be unlocked. The slightly concave lower section of the trunklid generates light and shade effects which lend an extra lightness to the rear of the car. The edges of the trunk lid and the license plate surround create a V-shape, which – similarly to the front of the car – steers the eye towards the road. The trapezoidal exhaust outlets are positioned on either side of the air diffuser in the lower fascia.

The two-part rear light clusters display the customary BMW L-shape in a particularly wide rendition that extends far into the trunk lid, while the character line that flows into the rear lights forges a harmonious link between the side and the rear of the car. Inside the rear light clusters, two LED-powered light strips generate the familiar BMW night-time look, an effect that is reinforced by the L-shaped lower light unit. The direction indicators and brake lights are also LED-powered. The wide third brake light is located in the upper edge of the trunk lid.

Interior with BMW’s traditional driver-oriented cockpit.

The new BMW 650i Coupe is designed to be a 2+2-seater. Its interior offers individually tailored seats for the driver, front passenger and rear passengers. High-quality materials, carefully coordinated colors and meticulously sculpted surfaces combine to produce an ambience defined by luxury, sweeping style and Teutonic functionality. A hallmark BMW element of the interior design is the driver-oriented cockpit layout. The central section of the instrument panel, containing the iDrive system’s Central Display, the air vents and the controls for the audio system and air conditioning, are all angled slightly towards the driver. Added to which, the gearshift lever and the switches for the parking brake and Driving Dynamics Control are located on a surface that opens out towards the driver and is set lower than the front passenger side of the center console.

The front passenger area is bordered by a surface curving elegantly from the armrest over the side edge of the center console, upwards and outwards into the instrument panel and then horizontally into the door trim. This provides a harmonious surround for the front passenger area, creating a feeling of exclusive security. The contour of the rear waistline surface, which extends slightly into the interior between the head restraints, highlights the individual seat layout of the rear.

Freestanding Central Display with flatscreen design.

The black-panel instrument cluster of the new BMW 650i Coupe combines the traditional sports car circular instruments with state-of-the-art display technology. The Navigation system, telephone and entertainment functions are operated using the iDrive control system, whose Central Display boasts an innovative design. The on-board monitor takes the form of a freestanding display with a flatscreen look. The high definition measures 10.2 inch across and features a high-quality galvanized chrome surround. The shallow depth of the display gives it a modern character. Trans-reflective technology ensures the display remains easy-to-read in bright sunlight. The new arrangement of the Central Display – which now reaches further into the passenger compartment –influences the architecture of the instrument panel, which rises steeply in front of the driver and front passenger.

This impression is further enhanced by the structure of the door trim panels. Their surfaces have a powerfully taut look and, like the black waistline surface, pull in and rise up to create a smooth transition into the instrument panel, giving the interior the effect of wrapping around the driver and front passenger.

Dimensions and Storage.

At 192.7 in. (4,894 mm) in length, the new BMW 650i Coupe is 2.9 in. (74 mm) longer than its predecessor. Its extended wheelbase now stretches to 112.4 in. (2,855 mm). The car is 1.5 in. (39 mm) wider, measuring 74.6 in. (1,894 mm) across, while 0.36 in. (9mm) have been shaved from its height (now 53.9 in. /1,369 mm). These dimensions create a significantly more powerful and elegant impression, while taking interior spaciousness to new levels.

Despite its lower height, the new BMW 650i Coupe offers greater headroom in both front and rear seats. The height adjustment of the driver and front passenger seats also covers a greater range of travel. The increase in the width of the interior is noticeable from all four seats, and passengers in the rear seats benefit from additional legroom. The tilt angle of the rear seat backrest now achieves virtually the same angle as found in BMW Sedans.

New lightweight technology, comprehensive safety equipment.

The new BMW 650i Coupe is fitted with newly developed lightweight seats with an integrated seatbelt system and standard 20-way multi-contour adjustability and adjustable lumbar support. Optionally, the Luxury Seating Package adds front ventilated seats and active fatigue reduction can be added. All seat variants come with crash-activated anti-whiplash head restraints.

The range of standard safety equipment also includes front airbags, head-thorax side airbags integrated into the seat frame, three-point automatic belts for all seats, belt force limiters and front belt pre-tensioners and ISOFIX child seat mounts in the rear.

Carefully researched advances in materials and development of the car’s load-bearing structure have significantly enhanced the body’s construction in terms of the agility and safety it offers. Its static torsional rigidity is about 50 percent greater than that of its predecessor. In the interests of perfect balance, the doors, hood and front spring mounts are all aluminum, while the front fenders, roof lid and trunklid are made from reinforced composite.

Cutting-edge features from BMW ConnectedDrive.

The new BMW 650i Coupe is available with a great variety of driver assistance systems and mobility services from BMW ConnectedDrive. The comprehensive Driver Assistance Package includes Automatic High Beams, Lane Departure Warning, Active Blind Spot Detection, Rear and Top View cameras, Parking Assistant, and a new three-dimensional, full-color Head-Up Display. Also available are BMW’s Night Vision with Pedestrian Detection and Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go capability.

HiFi stereo system.

The standard HiFi audio system in the new BMW 650i Coupe comes with an HD Radio receiver, MP3-compatible CD drive, AUX-IN connection, and a HiFi loudspeaker system with nine speakers. The available Premium Sound Package adds SiriusXM satellite radio with a 1-year subscription, iPod and USB adapter, and the Premium HiFi system comprised of 12 loudspeakers and a digital amplifier. It features DIRAC signal processing and model-specific equalizing.

Bang & Olufsen High-End Surround Sound System delivers an unparalleled audio experience.

When it comes to delivering audio pleasure of the highest order, the Bang & Olufsen High-End Surround Sound System designed especially for the new BMW 650i Coupe hits all the right notes. Jointly developed by the Danish audio specialists and BMW, this system produces an exceptionally natural sound from 16 speakers distributed around the cabin. It is a fully active system featuring digital signal processing, which means the two bass speakers, seven mid-range speakers and seven tweeters all have individual amplifiers. This technology enables the targeted modification of any sound reflections inside the vehicle. The Bang & Olufsen High-End Surround Sound System uses Dirac Dimensions™ technology to recreate the acoustics of a reference listening room in the passenger compartment. All vehicle occupants therefore enjoy the same high-quality sound stage wherever they are sitting.

The electrical signals are converted into precisely defined sound waves using neodymium magnet drivers, and the mid-range speakers feature extremely stiff Hexacone diaphragms. The outstanding quality of the Bang & Olufsen High-End Surround Sound System is underlined by exclusive design features. The form and color of the advanced all-aluminum speaker grilles have been tailored precisely to the interior design of the new BMW 650i Coupe. The special perforation pattern of the grilles is created using a very sophisticated drilling technique. The grille mounts are not visible from the outside, ensuring that the grilles stand out from their surroundings by appearing to float in a slightly raised position above the surface. This exclusive ambience is further enhanced by a discreet lighting effect, which showcases the contours of the sound sources with a subtly impressive effect. A both visually and acoustically significant innovation, meanwhile, is the novel design of the center speaker in the instrument panel area, which uses Acoustic Lens Technology developed by Bang & Olufsen to provide a particularly harmonious sound. As soon as the audio system is activated, the central element containing the integrated mid-range speaker pops up, prompting the tweeter lens to be extended at the same time. The tweeter lens distributes its signals evenly at 180 degrees throughout the interior. This extraordinarily harmonious horizontal dispersion of sound is achieved through the special design of the lens, which also minimizes unwanted vertical sound dispersion.

Industry leading new-generation Head-Up Display.

Like its predecessor, the new BMW 650i Coupe is the only vehicle in its class with an optional Head-Up Display system. By projecting important information onto the windshield, directly in the driver’s line of sight, the Head-Up Display minimizes distraction from the road and traffic. The new-generation system brings a further improvement in display quality: the symbols are projected as three-dimensional graphics and in ultra-clear resolution onto the windshield. Full-color capability makes the road sign symbols even more realistic. At the same time the Head-Up Display is now able to present a wider range of information. Depending on vehicle specification, guidance information supplied by the Navigation system, Check Control messages, status messages from the Lane Departure Warning System and warnings from the BMW Night Vision system can all be shown in the Head-Up Display. The positioning of the messages on the windshield is highly ergonomic, so that drivers are aware of them without having to refocus or take their eyes off the road.

The intensity of the projection automatically adjusts to the ambient light level, and the brightness setting can be adjusted via the iDrive menu. The driver can also choose what information will appear in the Head-Up Display in addition to road speed and warnings from the driver assistance systems.

Rear-View, Top View, and Side View Cameras.

To supplement the standard Park Distance Control, which uses ultrasonic sensors to monitor distance from objects in front or behind, the new BMW 650i Coupe also features a standard rear-view camera. The camera is integrated in the trunklid under the BMW “roundel” badge, which protects it from dirt. When the rear-view camera is activated, the roundel badge pivots up out of the way to expose the camera lens. The perspective-corrected color images are relayed to the Central Display. Superimposed on the images are interactive tracking lines which indicate the optimal steering angle for parking, as well as the tightest turning circle.

The optional Top View system with Side View provides an even more comprehensive picture. In addition to the rear-view camera and the PDC sensors, this system also uses a fish-eye camera in each of the side mirrors. The data acquired by Top View is relayed to a central computer which generates a bird’s eye view of both vehicle and surroundings and presents the image in the Central Display. This view allows the driver to maneuver precisely in confined spaces.

The Side View function uses two cameras integrated in the front fenders to provide an improved view of cross-traffic at speeds below 10mph. These images are relayed to the Central Display where they may give the driver an early idea of what is happening on the road to the left and right of the car when pulling out from narrow and concealed gateways or car park exits.

The BMW 650i Coupe: Production in Dingolfing, Germany.

The new BMW 650i Coupe is built at the BMW plant in Dingolfing, Germany. Also rolling off the assembly line at the BMW Group’s largest production plant are the BMW 7 Series and BMW 5 Series models. The flexible and efficient processes at the plant combine state-of-the-art production technology with a standard of quality defined by meticulous craftsmanship in the manufacture of premium cars configured to customer requirements.

SPECIFICATION
BODY / EXTERIOR:

• 192.7 in. (4,894 mm) in length – 2.9 inch (74mm) increase over previous 6-series coupe
• 112.4 in. (2,855 mm) wheelbase – 2.95 inch (75mm) longer than previous 6-series coupe
• 74.6 in. (1,894 mm) width – 1.5 inch (39mm) wider over previous 6-series coupe
• 53.9 in. (1,369 mm) height – 0.2 inch (5 mm) lower than previous 6-series coupe
• More headroom in both front and rear seats than previous 6-series coupe
• Adaptive Xenon Headlights with LED angel eyes
• LED turn signals and brake lights
• LED powered light strip tail lights
• 16.24 cu. ft (460-liter) DIN luggage compartment
• Static torsional rigidity about 50 percent greater than previous 6-series coupe
• Doors, hood and front spring mounts all aluminum
• Front fenders, roof lid and trunklid made from reinforced composite

ENGINE / TRANSMISSION / BRAKES / WHEELS:

• 4.4L V8 twin turbo motor
• 400hp (between 5500-6400rpm)
• 450lb-ft torque (between 1750-4500rpm)
• “Reverse-flow”engine – turbochargers positioned in V-area between cylinder banks
• 8-speed automatic (with shift paddles) or 6-speed manual transmission
• Brake energy regeneration
• Standard 8.5 x19-inch light-alloy wheels, with all-season runflat tires (size 245/40 R19)

PERFORMANCE:

• 0-60 in 4.8 seconds (0-100km/h in 4.9 seconds)
• 155mph top speed

SUSPENSION:

• Aluminum double wishbone front axle and the multi-link rear axle
• Optional Active Steering – Active Steering system for the front axle with a new, steerable rear axle
• Standard Dynamic Damper Control (electronically controlled shock absorbers)
• Optional Active Roll Stabilization
• Driving Dynamics Control – comfort, normal, sport, and sport+ settings

TECHNOLOGY:

• BMW ConnectedDrive driver assistance systems and mobility services
• Full Black-Panel instrument cluster
• Rear-view camera, Surround View, Parking Assistant, BMW Night Vision with pedestrian recognition
• Active Cruise Control
• Lane Departure Warning System and Lane Change Warning System (active blind spot detection)
• 3 Dimensional Head-Up-Display (full spectrum of colors display) (see detailed info below)
• iDrive with high definition, trans-reflective technology control display
• Optional Bang & Olufsen High-End Surround Sound System (details below)
• Brake energy regeneration
• 20-way multi-contour adjustability and adjustable lumbar support seats
• Optional Luxury Seating Package adds front ventilated seats and active fatigue reduction
• Automatic High Beams
• Standard HiFi audio system with HD Radio receiver, MP3-compatible CD drive, AUX-IN connection, and HiFi loudspeaker system with nine speakers.
• Optional Premium Sound Package adds SiriusXM satellite radio with a 1-year subscription, iPod and USB adapter, and the Premium HiFi system comprised of 12 loudspeakers and a digital amplifier (featuring DIRAC signal processing and model-specific equalizing)

Pricing has yet to be announced, but like its open-top sibling, the 2012 6-series coupe initially will come to the U.S. market with just one turbocharged direct-injection gasoline engine: a 4.4-liter V8 packing 400 hp and 450 lb-ft of torque in the 650i–a substantial increase over the naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 used in its predecessor launched in 2004.

As with the 650i convertible recently driven by AutoWeek, the rear-wheel-drive 650i coupe receives a standard eight-speed automatic gearbox. The sprint to 62 mph is 4.9 seconds, with a limited 155-mph top speed.

Other gasoline-engine options are offered in European versions of the new 6-series coupe, including a 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder developing 316 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque in the 640i. It is being considered for U.S. sale, although the initial focus will be on the more performance-orientated 650i, according to BMW North America officials.

BMW Alpina B5 Touring Package tuning Biturbo Debut at Geneva Motor Show. This chronicle of a car at B5 Biturbo must point to the same drive as the sedan – the 507 hp and 700 Nm 4.4-liter V8 unit bi-turbo is equivalent to a ZF eight reports involuntarily. The sedan can of course 0-62 mpg in 4.7 seconds and has top speed of 191 mph (307.5 kmh). Meanwhile, the “man ” version of 0 to 62 km / h in 4.8 seconds and stretch the top speed of 187 mph (301 kph).

ALPINA cars are known for their mix of driving dynamics, comfort and everyday luxury. Complete the outstanding features and the result is the new twin-turbo BMW Alpina B5 Touring – the fastest in his BMW Alpina type of agreement for more than 40 years with the blessing of the factory and ever closer cooperation .Boden for recent engines by BMW M-Forced induction, the first Alpina turbo 5-series when they started the B10 Bi-Turbo in 1989.

Current Bi-Turbo B5 sedan was released in 2010. With BMW V8 turbo upgrade to the new M5 2012, the Alpina factory and more closely aligned than ever.

BMW has a new range of compatible accessories for the M3 sedan and convertible For The Cup version. This is a set of aerodynamic carbon fiber, in addition to aerodynamic performance of the ICT M3 lighten the weight by using high-tech materials.

The rear spoiler in was new elements are a mirror Completely made of fiberglass and a front bumper spoiler, also known as split. All components of the aerodynamic package of carbon fiber is a kind of carbon fiber reinforced plastic.

These three elements have a rough, tough, lightweight and aerodynamic in their actual positions (except in the case of mirrors). The material (CFRP) is the same as that used in the manufacture of the roof panel version of The Coup, who has special characteristics in terms of resistance to degradation.

BMW M3 E92 is certainly one of the hottest discounts on the market today with a cool design massively growling V8 engine and engineering high quality you expect from BMW.

The carbon fiber reinforced plate has a transparent coating that makes it resistant to UV rays, no side effects and avoid the yellow color occurs because the sun All these elements have a two year warranty for your BMW Accessories Official when installed on the target time of purchase of the car, full warranty of the car Enjoy. It was not immediately known, the release date and price of gold this aerodynamics package.

The AC Schnitzer Germans are known for their devotion to models in the BMW range, so they have succeeded in tuning kit named ACS5 Sport S for the next generation 5 series, known as the F10. The new BMW 5 Series gets a better look, but also improved the performance, while the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions seems to remain unchanged.

The new BMW 5 Series sedan and the new BMW 5 Series Touring models in 2011 with the two new 5 series received the prestigious Award for outstanding product design. Just prize worthy AC Schnitzer ACS5 Sport Saloon S sedan based on the BMW 5 Series, which celebrates its premiere at the Geneva Motor Show March 3-13.

AC Schnitzer has chosen to work on the latest 550i version, available under the hood of the V8 twin-turbo 4.4-liter can now develops 540hp with 750 Nm of the torque, 133 hp more pressed by the German car tuner compare to theroad typical standard model development 407hp .

A peek under the hood with the engine AC Schnitzer style and engine compartment indicates the revolutionary improvement. The limited slip differential AC Schnitzer effect of 75% is the enormous power of the point where he is now AC Schnitzer sports rear silencer dual chrome “Sports Trim” exhaust pipe left and right combined exciting finish looks and its got.

It is widely believed that the 2012 BMW 5-Series Hybrid will receive a drivetrain similar to the one seen on the ActiveHybrid Concept that was shown at the Geneva Motor Show. In that case, we could see a 40-kW electric motor coupled with a turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine that is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The 5-Series Hybrid will most likely hit the markets in late 2011, so expect to see more coverage of it around here.

It’s no secret that BMW is preparing a hybrid version of its latest generation [F10] 5-Series sedan as the Bavarian automaker teased the model at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show with the Concept 5 Series ActiveHybrid study. And even though the prototype model seen in our latest spy pictures carries the 535i badge, the “Hybrid Test Vehicle” label on the boot pretty much explains everything. According to BMW, the hybrid powertrain reduces both fuel consumption and emissions by more than 10 per cent over the conventional version, while it also allows all-electric, zero-emission motoring at low speeds.The production version of the 5-Series Hybrid could be introduced at a major international car show as early as next year with sales most likely to follow in 2012.

The BMW 1 Series (5-door) introduces a new dimension in unrestricted driving pleasure. The characteristic lines of its striking design promise high-spirited athleticism and dynamics, a promise that the powerful engines have no problem upholding: the four-cylinder petrol engine in the BMW 116i, BMW 118i and BMW 120i, the four-cylinder diesel engine in the BMW 116d, BMW 118d, BMW 120d and BMW 123d, and the straight six-cylinder petrol engine in the BMW 130i. BMW EfficientDynamics also plays a prominent role in releasing unrestricted driving pleasure as it significantly reduces fuel consumption and emissions levels at the same as notably increasing driving dynamics. And with intelligent features such as BMW ConnectedDrive on board, the road is truly clear for driving adventures that will surpass all expectations.

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The BMW 1-Series was tremendously successful not only in terms of its worldwide sales figures but also for the fact that it still remains unique as the first and only rear wheel drive car in this segment, the latest model from BMW, adding that the new 1-Series, with its new feature changes coupled with its new pricing strategy, is set to be more popular than its predecessor.

BMW M5 Sedan Perfect harmony

Compelling atmosphere of the BMW M5 Sedan’s interior

sports-style M multifunction steering wheel

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BMW M5 Sedan 2010 Specifications

• Standard Engine 5.0L V10
• Standard Transmission 7 Speed Manual
• Cylinders 10
• Horsepower @RPM 500@7750
• Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy 11 / 17
• Combined Fuel Economy 13
• EPA Class Mid-Size
• Number of Valves 40
• Fuel Type System Gas Engine / Electronic Fuel Injected
• Compression 12.0:1
• Displacement 4999 / 305
• Bore X Stroke 3.62×2.96
• Cruising Range 240.5 miles
• Power to Weight Ratio 8
• Final Drive Ratio No
• Valves Configuration Dual Overhead Cam / Twin Overhead Cam
• Brakes (Front) Disc
• Brakes (Rear) Disc
• Driveline Rear Wheel Drive
• Driveline (Opt) N/A
• Steering Rack & Pinion
• Steering Diameter Left 40.7
• Steering Diameter Right 40.7
• Suspension (Front) Independent
• Suspension (Rear) Independent
• Tire Type Passenger
• Tire Width 255 mm
• Tire Aspect Ratio 40
• Tire Construction Radial
• Tire wheel Diameter 19 in.

BMW M5 Sedan 2010 Features

• Electrochromic Interior Rearview Mirror
• Sunshade Located On Moonroof
• Heated Washer System
• Power Windows With One-Touch Up, One-Touch Down and Pinch Protection
• Inflatable Spare Tire Kit
• 7-Speed Electronically Controlled Transmission
• Automatic Tilt Away Steering Column
• Power Tilt Steering Column
• 2-Position Memory Steering Column
• M Servotronic Power Vehicle Speed Sensing Rack and Pinion Variable Assisted Steering
• Power Telescopic Steering Column
• Driver Airbag With Dual Threshold, Dual Stage Deployment
• L A T C H
• Trunk Anti-Trap Device
• Front and Rear Automatic Locking Retractors
• Door Mounted Front Side Airbags
• Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor
• Passenger Airbag With Dual Threshold, Dual Stage Deployment
• Advanced Head Protection System (AHPS II) Front and Rear Side
• Automatic Headlights
• Retractable High Pressure Headlight Washers
• Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights
• Perimeter Lighting Located On Door Handles
• Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Pre-Programmed Equalizer
• Vehicle Location System

BMW M5 Sedan 2012 ?

The MINI Paceman Concept study establishes a new category of car combining the fundamental MINI DNA – dynamic capability, individual design – and gives them a fresh twist with the help of cutting edge technology and an innovative new body concept. The MINI Paceman combines the classical MINI concept with the defining features of the MINI Countryman and the style of a coupe. The result is a MINI with visual ‘muscle car’ design cues, displaying its dynamic capability from every angle.

Although no decision has been made about a future production version, Paceman could form yet another building block in the development of the MINI brand.The MINI Paceman Concept has been designed to allow the deployment of the most powerful engine currently available in the MINI palette. The MINI John Cooper Works 1.6-litre twin-scroll turbocharged engine gives the MINI Paceman Concept the capacity to deliver the outstanding performance its appearance promises. This 16 valve, four cylinder unit develops 211 hp and generates maximum torque of 260 Nm (192 lb-ft), the latter value having the capacity to reach 280 Nm (207 lb-ft) in brief bursts thanks to the Overboost function.

The interior of the MINI Paceman Concept deliberately draws on MINI’s unique and distinctive design language, yet it also imparts a refreshing new look. Behind the study’s masculine exterior lies an elegant yet sporty interior environment that exudes premium quality and funky design. The instrument panel of the MINI study is defined by its distinctive, concave forms and the sporting yet functional impression it creates. The central air vents, Central Speedo and gearshift lever feature outer rings in a contrasting colour while large side air vents underline the MINI character still further.

The MINI Paceman Concept embodies the idea of an incomparable driving experience in a way that meets the needs of modern, lifestyle-oriented customers but it also remains true to the character of the MINI brand.

BMW X3 Sport Limited Edition will launch in Germany this March and will be available with all the engines in the X3 line-up. The BMW X3 Limited Sport.The BMW X3 Limited Sport Edition comes with an M sport package which includes 19″ alloy rims, M steering wheel, Alcantara sport seats and xenon headlights with adaptive lighting technology. The Used BMW X3 Limited Sport Edition also features an M Aerodynamics package, sports suspension, Servotronic, rain sensor and an M shifter.

2011 BMW X3

The 2011 BMW X3 will offer more luggage space than any of its competitors as the boot capacity is 550 or 1600 liters with the rear seats folded and and motorisation options at launch will include a 3.0-litre inline-six that produces 240 HP and 230 lb-ft of torque which will go on the C3 xDrive28i and a turbocharged 3.0-litre straight-six that outputs 300 HP and 00 lb-ft of torque for the X3 xDrive35i version.

With the first powering option accelerating from 0 to 60 mph will take 6.7 seconds while the 300 HP version will take only need 5.5 seconds, and onto a top speed of 250 Km/h (electronically limited). Both these engines will use an 8-speed automatic transmission and starting from 2011 a third powerplant will be available to Europeans, and that is a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine that will be badged as the xDrive20d and which will deliver 184 HP and 280-lb-ft of torque.

BMW Press Release

BMW press release :

• Second generation of the Sports Activity Vehicle with significantly increased space, optimised functionality and enhanced driving comfort.
• Strengthening of leading position in terms of agility and efficiency through new engines, eight-speed automatic transmission, innovative suspension technology and BMW EfficientDynamics.
• Two engine variants at time of market launch: BMW X3 xDrive20d with four-cylinder diesel engine (135 kW/184 bhp) and BMW X3 xDrive35i with straight six-cylinder petrol engine (225 kW/306 bhp).
• Auto Start Stop function featured for the first time in conjunction with six-cylinder engine and eight-speed automatic transmission.
• Four-wheel drive technology BMW xDrive harmonised for optimised driving dynamics featured as standard, Performance Control optional.
• Newly conceived suspension technology, electric power steering featured for the first time in a BMW X model, variable sports steering optional.
• First BMW X model with optional Damper Control and Dynamic Drive Control.
• Highest degree of interior variability thanks to folding and 40 : 20 : 40-split rear seat backrests, maximum luggage compartment volume: 1,600 litres.
• Range of BMW ConnectedDrive options unique in the segment: Head-up Display, Internet access, reversing camera with Top View.
Characteristics.

• Engine variants:
BMW X3 xDrive20d: Straight four-cylinder diesel engine with aluminium crankcase, turbocharger and Common Rail direct injection,
displacement: 1,995 cc, power output: 135 kW/184 bhp at 4,000 rpm,
max. torque: 380 Nm at 1,750 – 2,750 rpm,
acceleration [0 – 100 km/h]: 8.5 seconds,
top speed: 210 km/h,
average fuel consumption according to EU: 5.6 litres/100 km,
CO2 emission according to EU: 149 g/km,
exhaust emission standard: EU5.
BMW X3 xDrive35i: Straight six-cylinder petrol engine with
BMW TwinPower Turbo, direct injection and VALVETRONIC,
displacement: 2,979 cc, power output: 225 kW/306 bhp at 5,800 rpm,
max. torque: 400 Nm at 1,300 rpm,
acceleration [0 – 100 km/h]: 5.7 seconds,
top speed: 245 km/h,
average fuel consumption according to EU: 8.8 litres/100 km,
CO2 emission according to EU: 204 g/km,
exhaust emission standard: EU5.

Source: Autogaragenews

BMW cars are simply spectacular. Precision, power and performance are all synonymous with the brand, and it’s easy to see why they are known as the ultimate driving machines. The BMW Z4 is one of the best, and is a beautiful piece of design and engineering.

The Z4 was first released in 2002 and instantly won the “Design of the Year” award from Automobile Magazine. Even the most famous renaissance artists would be proud of the Z4- it is stunning! With a range of powerful engines from 2-3.2 litres, there’s plenty of grunt under the bonnet. The Z4 caters too senses, not only will your eyes grow wide with the design, your ears will turn to butter from the sound of the engine!

The BMW Z4 is designed as a sports GT roadster, and you can certainly tell when driving it. It handles like a dream and gives you total confidence in the corners. It is just as happy burning rubber on the B roads as it is cruising through town. It is a very balanced car that is a pleasure to drive, and if you push it really hard it will turn into a bit of a rascal!

While brand new Z4s are expensive to buy, if you go for a second hand one you’ll save a bundle. Take a look online for a used BMW and you’ll be shocked at the reductions in price available. There is a huge selection so you can get pretty much any colour, any interior and any model you want. Buying a cheap BMW Z4 is certainly the way to go.

So if you’re looking for a sporty roadster that looks amazing and drives with the poise and precision of a ballet dancer, the BMW Z4 is the car for you. As with all BMWs, the Z4 is definitely an ultimate driving machine!

A combination of BMW Performance and BMW individual.

The BMW 120i Coupe is exclusive Performance for the Japanese Domestic market.

This car will be limited to 30 units and will wear the familiar BMW Performance Parts options such as black kidney grills, carbon mirror cover, rear trunk spoiler uses carbon and M Sport package. The car will be available in either Alpine White or LeMans Blue. The estimated price will be 4,350,000 Yen

The BMW 3-series is without question one of our favorite cars, reigning on our yearly 10Best Cars list for the past 16 years. The current and much-praised, fifth-generation E90 version is no doubt the best, and is among the most rewarding cars to drive at any price. For 2008, and to no one’s surprise, BMW is adding a convertible version, just as the company has for the past 20 years.

But, this is BMW’s first foray into the expanding, hardtop-convertible parade. Other notable features are a much-improved, rapid-shifting six-speed automatic; special reflective leather to keep the seats cool (up to 30 degrees cooler than conventional leather) when the top is down; and, of course, the spectacular 300-hp twin-turbo inline-six that was introduced in last year’s 335i coupe. In the U.S., the convertible will be offered as the aforementioned 300-hp 335i—the model we got an early drive in—as well as a 230-hp 328i when it goes on-sale at the end of March. Pricing isn’t yet finalized, but the convertible premium will likely not change much from the outgoing model’s, so expect to pay about $7000 more than comparable coupes; roughly $43,000 for the 328i and $48,000 for the 335i.

Changes from convertible to coupe in 23 seconds

Hardtop convertibles offer numerous advantages over their soft-top competitors, including coupe-like quietness and excellent visibility when the top is up. BMW reports that the rear side windows have grown 30 percent in the new 3-series convertible, while overall visibility is up 38 percent. To our eyes, visibility out of the convertible is essentially equivalent to that of the coupe.

Looks-wise, you probably won’t spot the new convertible by its 3-series-coupe-like front-end, but rather from the rear, where the coupe’s flowing roofline is replaced by a distinct line where the convertible’s roof meets the trunk.

BMW’s new top is a three-piece unit and, at the push of a center-console button or the key fob, stacks the front panel on top of the center panel, then the rear panel on top of both of those before disappearing into the trunk in 22 seconds. It takes a second longer to reverse the process, which is about seven seconds quicker than its closest competitor, the Volvo C70.

The downside of folding hardtops is that they’re heavy and that the top can hog most of the trunk space when down. In the 3-series’ case, the top itself adds 300 pounds, while the extra chassis reinforcements pack on another 150, so expect a 335i convertible to weigh about 4000 pounds. To BMW’s credit, however, the convertible retains a 50-50 weight distribution and is claimed to have 50-percent stiffer torsional rigidity than the previous 3-series convertible. From the driver’s seat, we can tell you that the new 3-series is among the stiffest in its class, with almost no perceptible quivers felt through either the seat or steering wheel.

The convertible’s 12-cubic-foot trunk is actually one cube larger than the coupe’s, but shrinks to 7 with the top down; still leaving usable space beneath the panels. That also compares favorably with the Volvo C70′s 13 cubic feet top-up and 6 top-down. However, the Volvo has a nifty loading feature that electronically motors the roof panels out of the way for easier access to the trunk space with the top down. On the BMW, that feature is optional (part of the $500 Comfort Access, which also includes keyless unlocking/locking and starting) and doesn’t work as well as there’s no button (instead you must click the key fob twice), and even then doesn’t make loading as easy as the Volvo does. However, the 3-series has a folding rear seat and a 16-inch-wide trunk pass through to accommodate the must-have set of golf clubs under the folded roof.

But how does it drive?

Has chopping the roof and adding weight spoiled the 3-series? Most definitely not. If anything, it’s just a touch less-edgy than the stiffer and lighter 335i coupe and sedan, but the convertible still dances up a twisty mountain road in a way that will satisfy the enthusiast.

The surprisingly linear, 300-hp 3.0-liter direct-injection twin-turbo six barks with a satisfactory, very un-turbo-like snarl and is the least compromised turbo engine we’ve ever driven. Naturally it doesn’t feel quite as strong as in the coupe; BMW predicts the convertible’s 0-to-60-mph times will be 0.2-second slower than comparable coupe’s. We blasted to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds in a 335i manual coupe, so that would put a manual 335i convertible at 5.1 seconds, and an automatic at 5.3. Still not exactly what you’d call slow.

While enthusiasts will probably prefer the standard six-speed manual transmission, opt for the new ZF six-speed automatic and the engine’s boosted nature is concealed even more, to a point that it’s basically indiscernible. BMW claims this new transmission shifts up to 40-percent quicker than other automatics, and even though it’s a conventional automatic with a torque converter its shift times are approaching those of automated manuals, such as BMW’s SMG. To us, this new automatic is up there with the Jaguar XK’s tranny as among the best; both of which are far better than the clunky SMG. And who wouldn’t want satisfying, right-now shifts without the bumbling between gears that happens with SMG? Wide-open-throttle upshifts happen with a reassuring kick approaching that of automated manuals.

As far as the 3-series’ convertibleness is concerned, we did over a hundred miles with the top down, optional wind blocker in place, and windows up. If there’s any degradation to structural rigidity with the top down, it’s minimal, and even at 80 to 85 mph the cabin is reasonably quiet. Perhaps better, we were able to stay warm with outside temperatures in the low- to mid-40s.

Other 3-series traits remain: Terrifically comfortable seats, with optional power bolster adjustment (you must try these); properly weighted and responsive steering that’s among the best; and a ride-handling balance its competitors would kill for.

The 3-series sedan, coupe, and now, convertible. You really can’t go wrong no matter which one you choose. We’ll take a deep breath as we await the 400-hp, V-8-powered M3. How much better can the 3-series get?

BY DAVE VANDERWERP (CAR AND DRIVER)

Here is the 2007 model by comparison

There are several reasons why the new 2007 BMW 335i Convertible has been built with a retractable hardtop instead of a conventional cloth top.

Most of them are practical but boring, like security and wind noise. But for Albin Dirndorfer, BMW’s project manager for the new 2007 3 Series Convertible, it is all about elegance

We can see why Dirndorfer felt the urge to take his “elegance” metaphor a little too far. The new 335i convertible is an attractive mix of complex engineering and fine design.

Although built from lightweight steel, the hardtop’s three folding panels don’t make the structure of the car any more rigid when the top is deployed. This chore is accomplished by chassis reinforcements built into the floorpan and rear bulkhead.

This additional structure, plus the hardtop and its operating mechanism, pads on 452 pounds to the 3,571-pound 335i coupe for a total of 4,023 pounds.

The twin-turbo, 300-horsepower 3.0-liter inline-6 in the 335i convertible might have the mass of 4,023 pounds to move around, but there’s not a quicker four-seat convertible short of a Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG. BMW claims this new convertible with its six-speed manual transmission will accelerate to 60 mph 5.8 seconds, just 0.3 second slower than a coupe with a six-speed manual.

In order to maintain optimal front-to-rear weight distribution, plastic quarter panels are used up front. According to BMW, these new panels are not only 50 percent lighter than equivalent steel versions, they’re also dent-resistant.

Go ahead and mark this as the only time BMW will ever draw technical inspiration from Saturn.

Set to go on sale in April for around $46,000, the 2007 BMW 335i Convertible will enter the market with few direct competitors.

BMW Alpina D3

BMW Alpina D3

BMW Alpina D3 The D3 Bi-Turbo’s underpinnings are provided by a BMW 2.0-liter, four-cylinder, turbo-charged diesel engine with an aluminum block. A Bosch common rail high-pressure injection system running at 2,000 bar and utilizing Piezo injectors ensures maximum efficiency.

BMW Alpina D3 Two turbochargers of different sizes force-feed the engine. The smaller of the two provides boost from tick-over and helps the four-cylinder yield an impressive 400Nm (295lb-ft) of torque at 1500rpm, reaching a peak torque of 450Nm (332lb-ft) at a mere 2000rpm. The larger turbocharger is fully engaged from approximately 3000rpm onwards, enabling the engine to reach a peak performance of 214hp.

BMW Alpina D3 Extensive development work and thousands’ of miles of testing have resulted in optimized turbo charger and fuel injection system mapping. The new D3 Bi-Turbo unit revs freely up to 5200rpm, while most diesel aggregates today don’t even contemplate going past 4500rpm.

BMW Alpina D3 The exceptionally smooth power delivery can be further enhanced with the optional ALPINA SWITCH-TRONIC automatic transmission, providing the freedom of manually selecting gears utilizing buttons on the back of the steering wheel.

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BMW Alpina B5

Alpina B5

Alpina B5 While BMW has its own sweet time, his long-awaited M5, the German tuner Alpina from entering the impatient prospective owners of the M5 with the introduction of B5 Biturbo – the specialist tuner benefited answer to the M5.

BMW Alpina B5

Alpina B5

Alpina B5 Debut at the Goodwood Motor Show, the B5 uses a tuned version of the BMW 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 power plant on crutches 500bhp and 516 pounds feet of torque. Alpina claimed that not all power in a position to go to B5 100 km / h in just 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 308km/h.

BMW Alpina B5

Alpina B5

Alpina B5 Shying according to their tradition with the same performance as the BMW M division’s models, is B5 by the same unit that went in the next M5. But is the difference in the choice of the transmission, use the B5, a modified version of eight-speed automatic transmission by ZF, while using the M5 could be a double-clutch gearbox unit.

BMW Alpina B5

Alpina B5

Alpina B5 No pricing has been announced, but our source says expect UK buyers can about £ 70,000 to pay for the car with the first deliveries to begin sometime in August.

BMW Alpina B5

BMW Alpina B5

BMW Alpina B5

BMW Minicooper 2007

BMW Minicooper 2007

BMW Minicooper 2007 Mini has finally announced the official arrival date for the new MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S. Mini said yesterday that the Cooper will arrive down under in the second quarter of 2007, Mini says that after building 800,000 examples, the entire car has been redesigned, yet MINI retains and authentically updates its key characteristics.

BMW Minicooper 2007

BMW Minicooper 2007

BMW Minicooper 2007 Every body panel has been re-designed, but MINI’s successful form has been retained. The MINI design team brief was continuity in concept, whilst modernising traditional design details and engineering features. The second generation new MINI remains immediately recognisable visually and dynamically. The typical MINI characteristics of short body overhangs front and rear, the famous wheel-at-each-corner stance and the high shoulder line rising towards the rear have all been retained, as well as the hexagonal radiator grille and the large, round headlights.

BMW Minicooper 2007

BMW Minicooper 2007

BMW Minicooper 2007 MINI says that apart from the obvious facelift the new Cooper range sports an all-new power train with refined, high-tech, clean engines, lighter kerb weight, more standard features and the choice of more individualization options. Mini says that the new engines are far more fuel efficient and throttle response as been substantially improved in both models.

BMW Minicooper 2007

BMW Minicooper 2007

BMW Minicooper 2007 Ultra-modern look for all new interior with larger high-set iconic Centre Speedo also home to audio/entertainment and (optional) navigation controls and displays. Rev counter moves to top of steering column cowl. Toggle switches live on in centre stack and header rail as sunroof controls. Elliptical door lining trim now extends into rear side panel. 16-piece chrome line interior highlight package optional.

Source: BMW Minicooper

New BMW 5 Series Sedan

New BMW 5 Series Sedan

2009 BMW M3

New 414 bhp V8 power unit offers a large muscle and performance at any time. And design of the new car back to the typical BMW M is the rule at the highest level.
The new BMW M3 provides the basis for continuing an exceptional career in motorsport. So every enthusiast sharing the passion for high performance can be sure that this model is able to handle the biggest challenge of racing and off the track. And last but certainly not least, a new BMW M3 offers the highest standards of reliability and everyday driving qualities that are characteristic of all high-performance cars from BMW M GmbH.

BMW SSR WHEELS PROFESSOR SP3

BMW SSR WHEELS PROFESSOR SP3

SSR’s Newest 3-Piece Wheel!, Brand new wheel from SSR JAPAN!!! Professor SP3 available in 18″, 19″and 20″
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BMW SSR WHEELS PROFESSOR SP3

BMW X6 M6 by AC Schnitzer

The new 2010 BMW X6 M is the type of crossover performance vehicles that are difficult to calculate on paper. A 555-horsepower twin-turbo V8, hatchback body style, SUV ride height, four seats, limited ability to retrieve – it sounds like a recipe for irrelevance. But the X6 M bears the distinctive “M” badge of BMW Motorsport division, and that is something not lightly to be BMW. Purists may scoff at not one but two SUVs in the ultra-exclusive club performance (the mechanically identical X5 M is also new this year), but one of the X6 M drive should be enough to help convince you this is a worthy member.

Why? Two simple reasons. Firstly, it’s really fast. Including the 555 hp with 501 pounds-feet of torque of the V8 2.5-ton vehicle that motivate. In fact, the 555 horses of more than 5 gonzo Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, manage, and the Porsche is not dark. To a sprint between the two is probably a wash – no small feature X6 M data costs about $ 35,000 less.

Secondly, the handling capacity as a sports sedan. Standard 20-inch performance tires, and a special sport-tuned adaptive suspension certainly help, but many have features such as crossovers today. X6 M’s strength here is what BMW Dynamic Performance Control, an advanced torque distribution system that works in combination with all-wheel drive power to aid traction and handling the overall balance of funding requests.

On the other hand, the X6 M is one of the most versatile crossover SUVs we tested. Maximum payload is only marginally more than what hatchback economy. Has room for only four live, so you can forget about wearing 1 / 5 people in a pinch. At least the V8′s 501 lb-ft of torque a healthy appetite highest ratings 6600 lbs. Still, that’s about the only practical function provides X6 M-edge over, say, five-M5 sedan. More to the point, her sister X5 M offers the same superior performance and functionality.

AC Schnitzer’s body kit elements are all produced using the same material the BMW Group uses to produce its original components. Within both galleries you will spot similar parts, such as the wheels, a carbon engine styling optic package and new exhaust tips.

Front spoiler, rear roof spoiler and design elements for the front skirt and chromed front grille are all part of the exterior packages for both cars. The X6 M can also be outfitted with a carbon rear wing and carbon rear diffuser. The body kit for the X6 M consists of add-ons such as bumpers, side-skirts, spoilers, diffusers, bonnets, exhausts and alloy wheels, as well as items such as engine covers, pedals, gauges, wheels, floor mats and gear knobs. Otherwise, while the exterior is heavily changed, the well-outfitted stock interior is largely untouched.

BMW ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupe

BMW ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupe

BMW ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupe

The D3 Coupe, gaining extra performance simply by substituting a larger engine is alien to the ALPINA philosophy. Instead, the manufacturer, working closely with BMW, maximises the sporting potential of existing units. ALPINA engineers have taken BMW’s state-of-the-art twin turbo diesel engine from the 123d and increased power to 214hp; producing more horsepower per litre than any other engine in a current BMW or BMW ALPINA road car.

BMW ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupe

BMW ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupe

ALPINA is a german car tuner. Unlike other tuners, Alpina has not only increased the performance of BMW but has boosted the fuel economy stats too. The BMW Alpina D3 Bi Turbo gives a combined fuel economy of 52.3 mpg. Wow! That is impressive when a car can complete a sprint from 0-62 mph in 6.9 seconds and has a top speed of 152mph.

BMW ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupe

BMW ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupe

BMW ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupe The factor with which the new D3 Coupe is best compared to its rivals is its Power-To-Weight ratio; an equation commonly applied in motor sport. But, with heavily increased personal taxation designed to encourage energy saving and lowered emissions

BMW ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupe

BMW ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupe

BMW ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupe Alpina typical interior and exterior design cues demonstrate the D3 Bi-Turbo’s individuality and elegance. Attractive light-alloy wheels, an instrument cluster with blue dials and a leather sports steering wheel with Alpina emblem and multi-functionality are standard on the D3 Bi-Turbo. Front and rear spoilers minimise lift and underscore the D3′s athletic lines while signature twin exhaust pipes indicate its potential to the initiated.

F11 BMW 5 Series Touring

F11 BMW 5 Series Touring Wagon

F11 BMW 5 Series Touring Wagon BMW unveiled the wagon version of the new 5-Series, the BMW 5-Series Touring. “Touring” seems to have a larger storage area than the “GRAND Touring” model.This is the proper estate with a huge boot space – starts at 560 liters and goes up to a maximum of 1670 liters by folding down the 40:20:40 split rear seats, which are also individually inclination by 11 degrees in 7 stages by the way!

F11 BMW 5 Series Touring

F11 BMW 5 Series Touring Wagon

F11 BMW 5 Series Touring Wagon All of the new stuff that made its debut in the new F10 Sedan is also found in the Touring model such as the new range of engines, Electric Power Steering on all models and the new 8-speed automatic transmission that is optional in Europe but will no doubt be standard here in Malaysia as at that price point, not many people are interested in manually operating the clutch!

F11 BMW 5 Series Touring

F11 BMW 5 Series Touring Wagon

F11 BMW 5 Series Touring Wagon

F11 BMW 5 Series Touring

F11 BMW 5 Series Touring Wagon

F11 BMW 5 Series Touring Wagon

BMW 6 Series

BMW 6 Series

BMW 6 Series BMW 6 Series refers to two generations of automobile from BMW, both being based on their contemporary 5 Series sedans. The first was the E24, launched in 1976 to replace the 3.0CS & 3.0CSi (E9). The BMW 6 Series returned in 2003 after a 15-year absence from BMW’s model lineup. That year, BMW released the all new E63/E64 which was available as a coupé and convertible. Models were the 645ci (later replaced with the 650i) and the 630i. The highest performance 6 series is the BMW M6.

BMW 6 Series

BMW 6 Series

BMW 6 Series BMW is preparing a facelift for 6 series models, both the Coupe and the Cabrio, and they’ve presented the first official information. The luxury coupe got some minor exterior changes, a wider air intake, new LED indicators, and the positioning of the third brake light onto the rear spoiler. Interior changes include a more ergonomic rubber mount for the iDrive and Sun Reflective Technology for the leather seats in the Cabrio.

BMW 6 Series

BMW 6 Series

BMW 6 Series The original 6 Series was the successor to the E9 coupés, namely the 2800CS, 3.0CS and 3.0CSi. The new E24 chassis was safer than that of the E9, meeting new United States federal crash and rollover standards. The original 6-Series was first launched in August 1976. This car had a 3210 cc engine with 197 PS (145 kW). In 1980 debuted the 635CSi, with a 3453 cc SOHC, 218 PS (160 kW) engine and a top speed of 222 km/h (138 mph). The 635CSi could reach 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.4 seconds. A luxury version, known as the L6 arrived in 1987 with leather headliner and trim and other accoutrements.

BMW 6 Series

BMW 6 Series

BMW 6 Series BMW will introduce two new engines for the 6 series, the 635d twin-turbo diesel 3.0L six, producing 282hp and taking the car from 0 to 100km/h in 6.3 secondsand to a top speed of 250km/h, consuming only 6.9L per 100km. Another new engine will be an updated version of the 630i 3.0L engine producing 270hp. As for the other models, the 4.8L V8 in the 650i remains unchanged as does the 5.0L V10 in the M6. Click to see more pics

X5 SUV

X5 SUV

X5 SUV

The 2011 BMW M5 F10 is not scheduled for release till later on in the year, I’m guessing it will be somewhere in the third quarter of the year but thanks to CAR Magazine, we now have some juicy details on the F10 M5. According to them, the new M5 will be 0.3 seconds quicker to the 100km/h mark than the outgoing E60 M5.

The new M5 will also receive a significant boost in power and torque achieved by the clever use of the new 4.4-liter bi-turbo V8 engine that replaces the mighty and very lovable 5-liter V10 of the E60 M5. As seen in the X5M and the X6M, the new engine is capable of some pretty fun numbers; 578hp is achievable without a fuss while torque figures in the new M5 increases by 40% from 380lb-ft to 531lb-ft

2006 BMW M5 Supersprint Headers Eisenmann Exhaust

The BMW 5-Series offers high-performance driving capabilities in a sedan that can carry five adults in comfort and luxury.

The latest 5-Series will offer one eight-cylinder and three six-cylinder gas engine options. Two diesel six-cylinder models will also be available in certain Europe, with the most fuel efficient version.

BMW M3 GTS

BMW M3 GTS

BMW M3 GTS BMW M GmbH now offers the artist a truly remarkable is based on the BMW M3 Coupe is also ideal for the Clubsport event, the right car to differentiate customers really are very demanding in terms of power and performance. This is truly a model for exclusive offers genuine motorsport enthusiasts, BMW M GmbH is continuing the tradition of the former generation was introduced in the BMW M3. Once again, the outstanding potential of the BMW M3 sports was consistently enhanced and upgraded to a higher level, customers benefit from the various companies of the know-how in the development and production of racing cars.

BMW M3 GTS

BMW M3 GTS

BMW M3 GTS Consistent lightweight construction, aerodynamic adjustable units, increasing the engine size and output at high speeds and the V8 power unit suspension technology meets all the requirements of motorsport, this gives the BMW M3 GTS to a top position among the cars built for high performance racing Clubsport. Unladen weight in accordance with DIN less than 1,500 kg, lighter body comes with a special mount for a six-point seatbelts and rollcage is fitted behind the B-pillar. Through the design and construction, materials used and special equipment, BMW M3 GTS is the principal light along the way, offering a true motorsport driving experience in every way. In addition to the carbon fiber roof is featured as standard on the BMW M3, the weight is optimized by consistently features such as silencers are made of titanium, the extra-light center console and door linings, removal from the rear seat, automatic air conditioning and an audio system, as well as sound insulation specially adapted for very specific models.

BMW M3 GTS

BMW M3 GTS

BMW M3 GTS The eight-cylinder power unit of the BMW M3 GTS enlarged in size to 4.4 litres and boosted in output to some 450 hp boasts construction principles and technical details carried over directly from motorsport. A supreme surge of ongoing power throughout a wide range of engine speed characterises the outstanding performance of the V8 with its high-speed concept. The features typical of a motorsport engine include the crankcase made of a special aluminium-silicon alloy and constructed in bedplate design, individual throttle butterflies, anti-knock sensors with ion flow technology, and, wet sump oil supply optimised for supreme driving dynamics.

BMW M3 GTS

BMW M3 GTS

BMW M3 GTS To optimise the flow of air and adjust the car’s downforce as required, the BMW M3 GTS comes with a race-oriented front air dam and rear wing. This allows appropriate adjustment of the car’s aerodynamic qualities in motorsport and for other purposes, tailored to the specific profile of the respective track. The air guidance units on the front air dam, for example, may be varied in their geometry, just like the position of the rear wing based on the wing already featured on the BMW 320si raced in the WTCC World Touring Car Championship.

Source: BMW GTS

New BMW 5 Series

New BMW 5 Series

New BMW 5 Series BMW has announced the next chapter in the story of one of the most successful cars ever to have been produced. The new, sixth-generation BMW 5 Series Saloon offers customers the perfect blend of class-leading powerplants, unrivalled driving dynamics and a sporting yet elegant design to set a new benchmark in the executive class. The very first BMW 5 Series Saloon 1972 and appeared in every incarnation since then has raised the bar in terms of design, engineering or technology. BMW’s first diesel engine appeared in a Five, while other generations hailed the introduction of innovations such as all aluminum suspension, Head-Up Display and Active Steering. The latest BMW 5 Series Saloon Similarly sets new standards and is the first in its BMW has announced the next chapter in the story of one of the most successful cars ever produced. New, sixth-generation BMW 5 Series offers customers a perfect blend of top-class powerplants, driving dynamics and unmatched elegant design exercise to set a new benchmark in the executive class. The first BMW 5 Series sedan comes in the year 1972 and every incarnation since then has raised the bar in terms of design, engineering or technology. BMW’s first diesel engine appears in Lima, while others praised the introduction of next generation innovations such as the aluminum suspension, Head-up Display and Active Steering.

New BMW 5 Series

New BMW 5 Series

New BMW 5 Series Newest BMW 5 Series sedans also set a new standard and is the first in its class to feature Auto Start-Stop, eight-speed automatic transmission and double wishbone front suspension. BMW 5 Series Saloon has been styled to reflect the near-perfect 50:50 weight distribution balanced with beautiful proportions, short overhangs, a coupé-like roofline that flows and long, contoured cap. The familiar BMW kidney grille standing offensive pedigree sports car.

New BMW 5 Series

New BMW 5 Series

New BMW 5 Series Latest BMW has the longest wheelbase in its class at 2968 mm, creating a greater sense of interior space. This means extra 13mm of knee space for rear passengers, compared with the previous 5 Series, while the customers choice of glass roof panels benefit from a larger roof that allows light to flood the cabin highlights a generous rear. BMW 5 Series Saloon is as practical as elegant and has a 520-liter boot with the option to determine the 40:20:40 split folding rear seats.Inside, the cabin features lots of sports but the quality and luxurious comfort features found in the BMW 7 Series. Seven degrees inclined toward the driver, who designed the center console asymmetrically ensure that all controls comfortably within reach.

New BMW 5 Series

New BMW 5 Series

New BMW 5 Series Multifunction steering wheel which has been simplified, putting all the key functions in one hand and infotainment in the other.The Black Panel technology use in the instrument panel and center console, as shown in the BMW 7 Series and 5 Series Gran Turismo, will add an extra touch of luxury to cottage. Signature pieces of BMW design, integrating technology center console Black Panel to trim the car. High-resolution electronic display seen if necessary, but if not used discreetly blended to form an elegant black band across the interior.

Black M3 Coupe

Black M3 Coupe

Black M3 Coupe Front look so dissent

Black M3 Coupe

Black M3 Coupe

Black M3 Coupe Unbelievable M3 Coupe

Black M3 Coupe

Black M3 Coupe

Black M3 Coupe Exotic and sexier black M3

Black M3 Coupe

Black M3 Coupe

Black M3 Coupe Definitely best choice

AC Schnitzer brake system for the BMW E90/E92/E93 M3. Enjoy unrestricted driving comfort and be prepared for every situation: you can achieve both with the AC Schnitzer high performance brake system for the BMW M3 (E90, E92, E93). The high quality brake system offers excellent performance and values which are usually only achieved by sports cars. In conjunction with the height-adjustable racing suspension (adjustable in compression and rebound) tested on the North Loop of the Nürburgring, the BMW M3 makes the heart of every sports car driver beat that bit faster.

“The neutrality well known from the M3 takes on a new dimension in AC Schnitzer trim”, was the verdict of the specialist magazine “sport auto” when testing the ACS3 Sport Coupé.

The new brake system uses fixed calipers with 6 pistons on the front and 4 on the rear. The slotted brake discs, vented internally on both front and rear, respond quickly and precisely.

Particular attention has been paid to keeping the weight to a minimum in order to promote agility. Despite the substantially larger dimensions, the unsprung weight has been reduced by a valuable 4 kg in relation to the standard brake system.

At the same time, the AC Schnitzer high performance brake kit is renowned for its excellent deceleration values even on sustained use, in extreme heat and in pouring rain. The generously sized brake discs measuring 380 x 35 millimetres at the front and 355 x 32 millimetres at the back bleed off the speed energetically and with stable pressure even after the twentieth time.

The new AC Schnitzer high performance brake system is available for all three variants of the current BMW M3 both as a complete system for front and rear, or “just” for the front. “Totally suitable for the track, and for a long time” was the verdict of “sport auto“ after testing the high performance brake system. A verdict to endorse fitting, and not only for sporting driving styles.

Roadsterowi BMW Z3, which debuted in autumn 1995, came the younger brother – BMW Z3 Coupe. Official presentation of the latter occurred, although in September last year, but only two months ago it could touch. Moreover, not only touch, but look at the possibility of hidden under the long roof and bonnet latest product, which is promoted under the slogan: Made by BMW.

BMW Z3 Coupe

This strange looking at first glance “zet three” is not the first such car in the history of the BMW coupe. Bavarians, however, have more experience with another variety of sports car, which is a roadster, a vehicle with a removable roof – a pioneering product of the BMW Dixi was produced in the twenties under the terms of Austin. And the first coupe, BMW 507, was founded in 1955.

Model 507 design elements have been also used in both the Z3 and Z3 Coupe – these are additional air intakes, located on the front fender behind the wheel arches. Z3 Coupe is almost identical to the version of the Z3 roadster, and the only differences are permanent roof and by the third door, or trunk lid. It is this extremely long roof and rear doors bent at a slight angle, make the youngest BMW looks more like a wagon than the typical sport coupe. This has provided a unique effect – the Z3 Coupe sets itself apart from competitors and, although it is a sports car, allows you to carry a sizeable luggage.

BMW Z4 by Manhart Racing

BMW Z4 by Manhart Racing

BMW Z4 by Manhart Racing With the new Z4 officially introduced, Munich also revealed that there are no plans to introduce a new M version of the two-seater. So with the announcement, the official was then that the most powerful Z4 out of the gates of Munich is probably increased to 306hp, BMW Motorsport 333hp kit is introduced to the model.

BMW Z4 by Manhart Racing

BMW Z4 by Manhart Racing

BMW Z4 by Manhart Racing To help heal a broken heart Z4M fans, Manhart Racing has a solution. The tuner, which has 25 years to rebuild the BMW engine, which has effectively shoehorned naturally aspirated V10 engine from the M5 and M6 to the relatively small and narrow body Z4. This proved to be a terrible challenge, but eventually overcome and the engine now sits just above the front axle car. The car weighs in at 1450 kg.

BMW Z4 by Manhart Racing

BMW Z4 by Manhart Racing

BMW Z4 by Manhart Racing Directly from the factory, the engine gives 507hp, but in Manhart’s Z4, power now stands at 550hp is achieved by, among others, reworking ECU. Performance figures standing in a 0-100km / h 3.9 seconds and a pinch of the highest speeds well above 250km / h as the speed limiter has been removed

BMW Z4 by Manhart Racing

BMW Z4 by Manhart Racing

BMW Z4 by Manhart Racing Other modifications include an AC Schnitzer stainless steel exhaust system with four muffler tips, an original M5 E60 6-speed manual transmission which includes Fichtel & Sachs clutch and a M5 E60 differential. All that power is helped to the tarmac by 8.5Jx19 ET35 235/35ZR19 front tyres and 10Jx19 ET20 285/30ZR19 rear tyres.

World famous tuner Vorsteiner has just launched the latest styling package for the E90/E92 BMW M3. Call Vorsteiner package GTS3.

Greatly increase the overall attitude and display a new car this package consists of new front bumper and hood design that is not too flashy. Bumper is not too different from the standard M3, but distinguishable by expanded central air intake, which helps to lower the visual extension to lower the car, redesigned side air vents, and replace the one-piece carbon fiber front splitter.

GTS3 The hood features dual air vents, a very necessary power dome, tighter lines, carbon fiber and rolled edges. Both bumper and hood can also be ordered with carbon fiber construction, either one or two sides.

This package also offers other options such as the development of carbon fiber, “vacuumed dry woven plastic” construction, and two-piece carbon fiber front splitter.

Price not known, but rarely seen good come cheap. The following is a list of Volsteiner.

Info from Vorsteiner

We are proud to release our all-new limited edition GTS3 line up for the BMW E92/90 M3 models
consisting of a full front bumper & hood replacement unit.

GTS3 Front Bumper features (Application: E90/E92 M3 Only):

* Vacuum Bagging Carbon Fiber Construction (Optional)
* Utilizes all factory mounting points, screws, grills & ducting
* Revised center mouth opening with 6.35mm extension
* Lowered ground clearance with downward extension of 25.4mm
* Redesigned side ducting eyebrows to enhance appearance
* Replaceable 1-Piece Design Carbon Fiber Front Splitter
* Improved overall aerodynamics & increased airflow to radiators & air box

[Available Front Bumper Options:]

* Full visible carbon fiber construction w/ carbon fiber front spoiler attachment
* Dry Vacuumed Woven Plastic construction w/ carbon fiber front spoiler attachment
* 1-Piece carbon fiber front splitter attachment (Shown Above)
* 2-Piece carbon fiber splitters (Available in September 2009)

As part of new the GTS3 front fascia we have also developed a new functional power dome vented
carbon fiber hood to replace the factory aluminum unit.

* GTS3 Vented Power Dome Hood features (Application: E92 M3 Only):
* Vacuum Bagging Carbon Fiber Construction (Optional)
* Utilizes all factory mounting points, screws & shocks
* Revised central power dome with sharper tension edges
* Integrated dual ventilation openings for engine heat extraction
* Rolled composite carbon fiber edges

[Available Vented Hood Options:]

* Double sided carbon fiber construction w/ carbon fiber underside paneling
* Single sided carbon fiber construction w/ black DVWP underside paneling

Source: Vorsteiner

IND developed gorgeously simple BMW M3 Convertible, dubbed Silverstone II. The kit was designed to be “clean and subtle”, the package features a discrete polyurethane front lip extension and the complete removal of all stock OEM reflectors. Other changes include a new “challenge” rear diffuser and 20-inch BBS LM chrome wheels fitted with Nitto Invo tyres.

Another marvel from power-crazy tuning house G-Power – we present the X5 G-Power Typhoon. It almost seems as if G-Power is picking up where AMG left off in it’s quest for massive horsepower figures on a car meant for luxury cruising. Even BMW itself has stepped up it’s game on power figures with the latest X5M which churns out 555hp.

Only this past March did the German tuning firm release the first G-power Typhoon with 525hp, but since BMW introduced the X5M that boasts 30 more horses, G-Power went back to the drawing board and came up with this monstrous SUV, sorry, SAV. Not to be outdone, the X5 G-Power Typhoon now boasts a phenomenal 625hp and a max torque of 700Nm from a completely re-engineered 4.8-liter V8.

The massive figures are the result of a force-fed engine that utilises G-Power’s SK III RS supercharger with the boosting pressure at 1.0-bar. At the very core of the supercharger is the ASA supercharger system which is also used in the Alpina B5S, B6S and B7 models, as well as the B6 GT3 racer.

The supercharger system helps the X5 go from 0-100km/h in 4.5 seconds, 0-200km/h in 16 seconds and on to a eventual top speed of 285km/h. Gears are selected using a 6-speed automatic transmission while BMW’s xDrive AWD system helps with grip.

To help with cooling and breathing, the supercharger kit utilises a steel high-performance exhaust system, racing catalysts and rear mufflers, as well as a large-volume aluminium charge air cooling system up front.

Inside G-POWER fitted accessories like a TYPHOON design speedometer, a sports steering wheel and aluminium bits. Customers can pretty much spec the car to their own personal desires. Each X5 G-POWER TYPHOON RS can be ordered directly or can be created from an existing customer X5 (E70).

Source : World Car Fan

Source: Paultan.org & AutoGuide.com

BMW X6 by Lumma

After just a few weeks since the introduction of the BMW X6 to the general public, Lumma Design has already built an enhanced version of the newest BMW model. The company offers a complete package for the BMW X6 which they dubbed as the CLR X650. Lumma Design’s modified BMW’s X6 features a radical body kit, engine tuning and new suspension parts. Lumma Design has increased the power output from BMW’s 4.4-liter V8 by tuning the engine computer, but no details as to what sort of increases can be expected, but expect it to be a much mightier version than the normal one. The company has also created a throttle pedal power module that adjusts the calibration of the accelerator for faster response.

Under the hood, Lumma Design has added a red engine cover finished off with some carbon intake tubes for that enhanced look in this area. A sport suspension lowers the X6 some 40 mm and Lumma Design added their latest 23-inch wheels all wrapped in Michelin rubber for a meaner and robust look. The entire body kit, including a front bumper, rear bumper, fender flares and side skirts, are all made of carbon fiber. The fender flares makes the X6 wider to each side of the car while the headlight eyelids, new mirrors and darkened taillights further add the styling transformation.

BMW X6 Lumma also offers a number of interior modifications, trimming much of the upholstery in leather and Alcantara and providing new gauges, floor mats and aluminum pedals. The company also offers 7.5-inch monitors mounted in the custom headrests.The LUMMA Design super sport SUV CLR X650 made its world premiere at the 2008 in Essen Motorshow where all other novelties of Lumma Design were showcased to the public.

BMW M3 Coupe Tornado with 500HP Supercharged V8 by GPower

BMW M3 Coupe Tornado with 500HP Supercharged V8 by GPower The German autotuner has made the amazing car BMW M3 to be more amazing sport car. BMW M3 standard’s a 414 HP 4.0 liter V8 engine is really amazing running from 0-60 MPH (0-100 km/h) in 4.4 seconds and reaching the quarter mile in 12.7 seconds. Through G-Power’s touch with adding a supercharger the German sport car able to make 635 HP. Although there are no officially data about the modification car’s performance but remember that supercharger significantly increase the low end torque and also increase power throughout the entire RPM range, it should be more faster. You are BMW M3’s maniac but seeking more than 635 HP. There is a modified V10 BMW M5’s engine to transplant into your lovely BMW M3. And now it is really a muscle car.

BMW M3 Coupe Tornado with 500HP Supercharged V8 by GPower

BMW M3 Coupe Tornado with 500HP Supercharged V8 by GPower The most significant change concerns the addition of tailor-made ‘light’ supercharger from ASA with a moderate 0,3 bar boost. Along with a new intercooler and a performance exhaust system, the 4.0-liter V8′s output increases from 420HP and 400Nm to 500HP and 480Nm (354-lbs/ft).

BMW M3 Coupe Tornado with 500HP Supercharged V8 by GPower

BMW M3 Coupe Tornado with 500HP Supercharged V8 by GPower G-Power says that the supercharged M3 Coupe with the 6-speed manual gearbox can accelerate from standstill to 200km/h (124mph) in just 13.5 seconds compared to the standard M3′s time of 15.8 seconds. Customers can opt for the removal of the electronic speed limiter, in which case the M3 Coupe Tornado can reach a top speed in excess of 320km/h or +199mph

BMW 5-Series GT

BMW 5-Series GT

BMW 5-Series GT

BMW 5-Series GT

BMW 5-Series GT BMW has announced 3 different engine variants to start with. The 3.0 liter turbo-diesel is what BMW is using to sell the GT’s fuel economy and ecological credentials. The 530d Gran Turismo, with 245 hp and 540 Nm of torque, comes with a fuel consumption rating of only 6.5 liters/100 km and a CO2 emissions rating of 173 g/km. And now for the fun stuff.On the more muscular side comes the 535i and the 550i variants. The 535i comes with BMW’s new straight-six gasoline/petrol engine, a 3.0 liter 6-cylinder TwinPower turbo with 306 hp and 400 Nm of torque. The 550i will feature BMW’s powerhouse 4.4 liter, twin-turbo V8 gasoline/petrol power plant with 407 hp and 600 Nm of road-grinding torque.

BMW 5-Series GT

BMW 5-Series GT BMW has confirmed that the Gran Turismo will come with its new 8-speed automatic transmission, so far only featured in the 760i 12-cylinder variant, which will provide nothing but smooth, effortless transitions between gears, no doubt. The GT’s suspension is made mostly of aluminum, with BMW’s unique Integral-V rear axle and a double track control arm for the front. Dynamic Drive Control is standard which, along with the optional Adaptive Drive, works with the air suspension at the back and the infinitely variable dampers to assure the most black-bear-climbing-a-tree-like traction and control.

BMW 5-Series GT

BMW 5-Series GT

Official Press Release
Description in brief:

BMW is once again defining a brand-new segment in the automobile market. The BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo combines elegance, space, comfort and variability in truly unique style. As an attractive, future-oriented extension of the BMW 5 Series, the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo is quite unparalleled worldwide in the upper middle segment, combining the characteristic features of a prestige saloon, a modern, highly versatile Sports Activity Vehicle, and a classic Gran Turismo in brand-new, unprecedented style.

Through its body design, the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo combines the proportions so typical of a BMW, an elegantly stretched silhouette and a coupé-like roofline, as well as four doors with frameless windows to create one complete, harmonious unit. The front view of the car animates powerful dynamism through the sheer presence of the upright BMW kidney grille, large air intakes and dual round headlights slanted back at an attractive angle. For the first time the daytime driving light function is provided by corona rings with LED technology. Boasting clear-cut horizontal lines, the rear end comes with that characteristic look of width, power and muscle further enhanced by L-shaped rear light clusters with homogenously illuminated rows of lights in LED technology.

The luxurious and, for a car with this kind of coupé-like silhouette, surprisingly generous and variable interior gives both the driver and passengers a spontaneous feeling of comfort and well-being. This superior feeling is further enhanced by comfortable entry to the car, the slightly elevated seating position, the large window areas, the optional panorama glass roof, as well as exquisite materials and supreme quality of finish.

Flexibly adjustable, the interior of the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo enables the driver and passengers to vary the generous space inside the car as they wish to their individual, personal requirements. In their standard position, the rear seats offer the passengers the same kind of legroom as in the BMW 7 Series combined with the same headroom as in the BMW X5. In this configuration, luggage capacity is already an ample 440 litres or 15.4 cu ft. Thanks to the partition behind the rear seats, the passenger and luggage compartments are separated acoustically and in terms of climate conditions from one another like in a saloon. When required, the rear seats may be moved individually to the front by up to 100 millimetres or almost 4″, with legroom still remaining the same as in the BMW 5 Series Saloon and an increase in luggage capacity to 590 litres or 20.7 cu ft. And after folding down the rear-seat backrests together with the partition, finally, luggage space increases to its maximum capacity of 1,700 litres or 59.5 cu ft.

Offering unique functionality, the two-piece tailgate on the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo provides exceptional variability and maximum comfort in loading the luggage compartment. Opening the small, sedan-like luggage compartment lid beneath the rear window, with the tailgate as such remaining closed, the driver and passengers are able to conveniently load the rear compartment without causing any unpleasant noise, draughts or changes in temperature within the passenger compartment. To load large and bulky objects, on the other hand, all they have to do is open the large tailgate for maximum convenience.

The sheer space and the inspiring, modern design of the interior team up to provide a truly luxurious ambience and the supreme long-distance comfort of a modern Gran Turismo. The sleek surfaces on the front and rear door panels merging smoothly into one another as well as the horizontal arrangement of the instrument panel enhance the impression of supreme generosity. Seat comfort, headroom and elbow freedom are all of the highest standard otherwise to be found only in the luxury performance class. The slightly elevated seating position, the clear, structured arrangement of the controls, BMW’s new iDrive with its Control Display up to 10.2 inches in size, and the cockpit in Black Panel technology all help to give the driver maximum supremacy at all times. The rear seats may be adjusted individually fore-and-aft and also come with individual adjustment of the backrest angle. To meet the greatest demands in terms of individual luxury, finally, two individual comfort seats at the rear are available as an option.

The BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo is entering the market with a choice of no less than three ultra-modern drive units carrying over BMW -EfficientDynamics into a new segment in the automobile world. The BMW 530d Gran Turismo offers a truly unique, unparalleled balance of driving experience and fuel economy with average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle of just 6.5 litres/100 kilometres, equal to 43.5 mpg imp, and a CO2 rating of 173 g/km. The two gasoline models also set new standards for efficiency in their respective engine class.

As a world-first achievement introducing a new and even more efficient range of engines, the BMW 535i Gran Turismo comes with the first straight-six gasoline engine featuring TwinPower Turbo, High Precision Injection and VALVETRONIC and developing maximum output of 225 kW/306 hp. The top engine in the range, finally, is the V8 TwinPower Turbo delivering maximum output of 300 kW/407 hp in the BMW 550i Gran Turismo. The BMW 530d Gran Turismo, in turn, comes with a 180 kW/245 hp straight-six diesel of the latest generation with an all-aluminium crankcase and common-rail direct fuel injection. All engines naturally fulfil the EU5 emission standard.
All model variants come as standard with the eight-speed automatic transmission previously to be admired only in the BMW 760i twelve-cylinder luxury saloon. Featuring an innovative configuration of gearsets, a unique level of internal efficiency, and the same low weight and compact dimensions as a six-speed automatic transmission, this high-tech automatic combines gearshift comfort, dynamic performance, and motoring efficiency of the highest calibre. The most advanced engine technology, the innovative eight-speed automatic transmission, and a wide range of unique technologies in the context of BMW EfficientDynamics allow the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo to set new standards also in terms of economy and emission management.

The modern, demanding suspension technology of the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo is designed for both fascinating driving dynamics and supreme grand touring comfort. The double track control arm front axle and the Integral-V rear axle exclusive to BMW are made largely of aluminium. Standard features also include rear axle air suspension as well as hydraulic rack-and-pinion steering with a steering servo pump operating on demand. Integral Active Steering is available as an option, combining active steering of the front wheels with rear-wheel steering varying according to driving conditions and current requirements.

Featured as standard, Dynamic Drive Control influences not only the gearshift dynamics, but also the gas pedal and steering assistance control map. In combination with optional Adaptive Drive, the dampers with infinite variation on both the inbound and rebound stroke contribute to the superior suspension function. In addition to the NORMAL, SPORT and SPORT+ programs, the driver also has the choice of the COMFORT mode available directly from the Dynamic Drive Control button on the centre console. A further point is that intervention in DSC Dynamic Stability Control is reduced in the SPORT+ setting and in the traction mode.
The optimised body structure in conjunction with appropriately coordinated and electronically masterminded passive safety systems ensures maximum occupant safety at all times. These systems include three-point inertia-reel seat belts on all seats, frontal and side airbags as well as head airbags at the side, crash-activated headrests at the front, runflat tyres and a tyre defect indicator. The standard features include foglamps and adaptive brake lights, with bi-xenon dual headlights including a daytime driving light function as well as Adaptive Headlights with variable light distribution and Bending Lights all coming as an option.

The BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo is also available as an option with the complete range of features from BMW ConnectedDrive, including Cruise Control with Stop & Go, a High-Beam Assistant, Lane Change Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Speed Limit Info, BMW Night Vision with detection of individual persons, Side View, Top View, and a back-up camera. Over and above these outstanding features, BMW ConnectedDrive also offers BMW Online, BMW Assist, BMW TeleServices, as well as an Enhanced Emergency Call function automatically determining and reporting the current location of the car.

The wide range of standard features offered by the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo includes automatic air conditioning, an audio system, an AUX-In connector bush, and the Integrated Owner’s Manual. Optional features include four-zone automatic air conditioning (standard in the BMW 550i Gran Turismo), telecommunication and navigation systems, a USB port, an 80 GB hard disc for navigation data and the user’s private music collection, a multi-channel audio system, a DAB double tuner, a DVD entertainment system at the rear, a Head-Up Display, a panorama glass roof optimised for noise control and attractive design, as well as an electrically swivelling trailer hook.

Engine variants:
BMW 535i Gran Turismo:
* straight-six gasoline engine with TwinPower Turbo, High Precision Injection and VALVETRONIC,
* Capacity: 2,979 cc,
* max output: 225 kW/306 hp at 5,800 rpm,
* max torque: 400 Nm/295 lb-ft from 1,200-5,000 rpm,
* Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.3 seconds,
* Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph),
* Average fuel consumption to the EU standard: 8.9 Liter/100 kilometres,
* equal to 31.7 mpg imp,
* CO2 emissions to the EU standard: 209 g/km,
* emission standard: EU5

BMW 550i Gran Turismo:
* V8 gasoline engine with TwinPower Turbo and High Precision Injection
* Capacity: 4, 395 cc,
* max output: 300 kW/407 hp from 5, 500-6,400 rpm,
* max torque: 600 Nm/442 lb-ft from 1,750-4,500 rpm
* Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.5 seconds
* Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
* Average fuel consumption to the EU standard: 11.2 litres/100 kilometres, equal to 25.2 mpg imp
* CO2 emissions to the EU standard: 263 g/km,
* emission standard: EU5

BMW 530d Gran Turismo:
* straight-six diesel engine with aluminium crankcase and third-generation common-rail direct fuel injection (piezo-injectors),
* max injection pressure: 1,800 bar
* Capacity: 2,993 cc,
* max output: 180 kW/245 hp at 4,000 rpm,
* max torque: 540 Nm/398 lb-ft from 1,750-3,000 rpm
* Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.9 seconds
* Top speed: 240 km/h (149 mph)
* Average fuel consumption to the EU standard: 6.5 litres/100 kilometres,
* equal to 43.5 mpg imp
* CO2 emissions to the EU standard: 173 g/km,
* emission standard: EU5

2009 3 – a group for those who love driving. On the driving dynamics are almost unprecedented. It offers a selection of powerful engines – including, for the new 2009, which is one of the most dual-turbo diesel provides a huge line outside of the torque with better fuel economy than the other engines available. With near 50/50 weight distribution and suspension of the sports set, 2009 BMW 3 Series is known for exhilarating handling.

A long time ago and led the class of medium-sized to raise the level of performance, but the emergence of Inifiniti G37 in 2009 threatened the 3 series’ dominance. The G37 engine is not available in the refinement of the 3 Series, and it does not provide a range of models available from BMW, but some say that the car tighten wizard. Lexus is also an attempt to overthrow a 2009 BMW 3 Series, but most say the Lexus, but was more comfortable, do not stack up to 3 on the right track.

2009 BMW 3 Series, but not for sports cars. 2009 BMW 3 Series is a comfortable sedan, and it also has excellent safety features and elegant external. From the 2009 BMW 3 Series inside is comfortable and well appointed, but some reviewers criticize the lack of storage, said iDrive BMW driver and front – in spite of several generations of improvements to the system, and still many of the writers and say iDrive is more complex than the existence of separate controls for each system. 2009 BMW 3 Series Outside of the vehicle and versios 3 Sedan 2009 – witnessed a series of hidden renewal, and to alleviate the tone of some of the design that were considered uncomfortable. Coupe and convertible versions have not changed. A similar 2009 BMW 3 Series mechanism – 2008-3 series car and one of the “10Best” for 17th, respectively.

In 2009 for a BMW 3 – have a sedan, coupe, a convertible or steel. Sedan and Coupe models come in rear-wheel drive 328i and 335i models, and all-wheel-drive 328i xDrive and 335i xDrive editions. 335 models, twin turbochargers 2009 BMW 3 Series

BMW insists that the current 7-series is the most successful 7 ever, but we’re not sure we believe it. With awkward styling (and that’s being very nice) and a dreadful user interface that was inscrutable to twenty-year-old IT geniuses, much less the sixty-year-olds the 7-series was supposed to appeal to, the current 7-series had some big problems.

And despite the company’s continued, arrogant insistence that it had done nothing wrong, BMW has fixed the 7-series. Introducing the all-new 2009 7-series (known within BMW as the F01). It will be sold in the United States with only one engine, the twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 that debuted this summer in the X6. With 400 hp and 450 lb-ft of torque, the blown V-8 renders the old 6.0-liter V-12 obsolete. The V-12 made only marginally more power — 438 hp – and about the same torque, at 444 lb-ft. If BMW does introduce a V-12, we can be sure it’ll be twin-turbocharged, just like the V-12s found in the Mercedes-Benz S-class, the biggest competitor to the 7-series.

And though the 750i and the 750Li don’t appeal to our eyes, visually, the way that the S-class does, the new 7-series has a lot of tricks up its sleeve. With more gadgets, gizmos, bells, and whistles than your average electronics megastore, the 7-series is as much about its electronics as it is about driving. The dreaded iDrive is gone at last, replaced by an all-new system that will let the 7-series driver actually concentrate on driving his or her Ultimate Driving Machine.

Today Hartge announced a new tuning program for the 135i, increasing hp to 345hp and torque to 354lb-ft. They claim 0-62mph is 0.5s faster.

They also have a new aerokit complete with front spoiler lip, roof spoiler, lip for boot lid, rear diffuser and side sills. Interior offerings include 3-spoke leather steering wheel with silver (or black) carbon inserts, illuminated gear knob, alcantara gater and handbrake handle in combinations of leather and aluminium.

Article By Jason from Porsche-Report.

2012 BMW M6

2012 BMW M6

Generation of the BMW M6 will not be released because until about 2012, but this does not stop us speculating on what may be the next M6. One of our dear readers and talented, Giom, has created some of the 3D preview image of what a BMW M6 design can kill. Renderings show us that that section and sleek design, with some rendered M6 sports 21 “wheels and rear headlights similar to the BMW Concept CS.

2012 BMW M6

Bitty’s a small part of the information that came to us several months ago from BMW, we know that the next generation of M6, codenamed F12, may be sold in two models: regular M6 and M6 CSL. Akan is also debate about whether the next M6 should have a glass roof or the Carbon Fiber roof.

Of course, we are still a bit too early to know what BMW has planned for us, so in the mean time, let us focus on the Giom’s renderings and hear their opinions.

Personally, I think a large 3D image, I’m in love with the design of the back, but I would love to see how the front end may be imaginary. Oh, there’s one thing I’m not sure if I dig: a prominent in the hood.

There will be plenty other renderings by the time the car is launched but only time will tell whether or not they hit the spot. Till then, what do you think of this as a replacement to the current 5?

Source: CarScoop

BMW has time and time again denied even considering a 7-series based M7 luxury high-performance sedan. That doesn’t stop the rumour mill from spinning at high speed though. For sure a twelve-cylinder 760i is under production as proven by spy pictures.

But this rendering of a possible BMW M7 may be seen as a nudge to the powers that be by fans that as nice as a 760i might be, it does not replace the craving they experience for something more. The front bumper is certainly M as it resembles other M bumpers from cars like the M5. The side mirrors were strangely left untouched but the wheels got seven double-spoke rims that almost pass as genuine M kit. This artist impression is more like the touch of a feather than a passionate stroke from a Picasso brush.

Sticking with the rumour theme, a BMW M7 would probably use the same 6.0-litre V12 from a 760i and produce in excess of 600hp (441kW) through the use of turbo technology. It would compete with cars like the Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG/ S600 and the Audi S8.

Source: World Car Fans

2009 BMW 7 Series 750i

2009 BMW 7 Series 750i

2009 BMW 7 Series 750i

2009 BMW 7 Series 750i

With the introduction of the all-new 2009 BMW 750i, Bavaria famous carmaker deemphasizes the visuals while advancing the car of a more technical innovation yet. If you hear the word \”walk softly and carry big stick\”, then you have got the idea behind the 2009 BMW 750i. Karim Habib design team has successfully balanced traditional BMW cues with this full size car proportion and attitude. European pedestrian crash standards have exerted clear portrait of the 750i\’s nose, while the less adventurous styling the new car is easier on the eyes than the conscious self from the preceding details. Although the new car is wider and longer wheelbase track, weight has been pared by some 82 pounds and torsional rigidity has increased by 20 percent. Credit the strategic use of ultra-high strength steel in the structure and the use of aluminum for the roof, doors, hood, rear subframe, differential housing and all suspension links. What relief or just because the hyper-slick grease, the door of the preproduction cars we drove glides open, and lightly tug the protruding wood trim in the door with a whump. Interior materials and construction that will appear to a high standard. Atmosphere that does not stray far from the other BMW. At the same time, those familiar with the Series 7 will be out notice that the cruise-control paddle is missing, and now has moved to the left-hand talk about the steering wheel. So BMW has replaced the steering column-mounted gear selector with electricity excoriation on the console in the middle such as BMW x5. Critics of the iDrive can rejoice. In an implicit recognition that many maligned multimedia system rethink needed, BMW has completely overhauled it. Improvements that should be valued. New keyboard shortcuts to various functions such as radio and navigation (including a \”back\” button such as the Internet browser) can be operated by feel, and navigating through various menus more intuitive. A large, clear 10.2-inch black panel resolution screen that impressive and does not bathe in the sun. A touchscreen display continues to be eschewed, as BMW contends designs such as this demands more focus adjustment so that your eyes need too long to take a glance. The Bavarian automaker from a ship full of techno-Goodies. In addition to the familiar active antiroll bar, the new system including optional rear-wheel steering and standard multimode dampers that both rebound and compression damping. Version of the 7 Series sold in Europe will recognize the signs, speed limit, the system is currently being reviewed US-bound model.

2009 BMW 7 Series 750i

Safety in the future, there is path departure warning system and increase the thermal-imaging night vision system that recognizes pedestrians. A note on the company\’s philosophy here – this system only provides a warning. BMW stopped short of this then allows the system to change the driver\’s steering or braking inputs on the basic philosophy that it will remove too much control from the driver. To the left of the gear selector button cluster is the new \”Dynamic Driving Control.\” This system allows drivers to toggle through four vehicle configurations – Comfort, Normal, Sport and Sport Plus. They are more aggressive level control damper, steering ratio and assist, antiroll bar stiffness, shift calibration of the six-speed autobox, throttle and get stability control. It takes more than clever electronic car to form a character, but, as all new double-wishbone front suspension shows that the basic geometry of the suspension has not been lost unscrutinized by the engineers. The new front end to increase cornering grip in a way that better camber curve, compared with MacPherson struts usually found on BMWs. BMW orchestrated the battery up and evaluation of the test center in Miramas, France, to show off the 750i\’s skill set. Former F1 circuit has bumps and berms, and we know that there are meaningful distinctions between the driving mode, but make sure that each mode shows aptitude. There is something here for many drivers.

2009 BMW 7 Series 750i

Stands for what the technology is about transparency – with experience from the 2009 BMW 750i does not fall on the sword of their own competence. You can throttle the apexes and the cornering balance because you have the attitude that only the good sense of grip each tire provides. Sports Plus with DSC on even allows a little tail-out driving before intervening to fix the slide. The 750i is (and this came as a bit surprising) fun to drive in anger. Whether the speed or maneuvering to parking stalls, the 750i is far more agile you expect from this full-size luxo-opponent to be. Rear-steering helps here, knocking 28 inches off the turning circle by rotating the wheel back up to 3 degrees in the opposite direction from the fronts at low speeds. In the high-speed, rear wheels turn in phase with the fronts to facilitate lane changes. Overall, BMW appears to steer back to work without fear of side effects from the system on the Infiniti G37. Part of the 750i\’s enthusiastic nature can be associated with a 400 horsepower twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 shared with the X6, which picks up the 750i light and hurls it forward with authority. The Company stated that 0-100-km / h (62-mph) time 5.2 seconds. Between the corner, turbo lag is not considered, and no vibration noise and a little precious. Direct injection-mill maximum torque of 442 pounds-feet is on tap during the plateau from 1750-4500 rpm, and the last just blurs in the rush smooth as ever heaps to speed up. It\’s an effortless sense of the more than normally aspirated V12 support in addition to the eight-cylinder, which is entirely appropriate attitude for the hand-picked luxury sedan. Good also, because the V8 is the only machine that will be available at the launch of the US-spec 750i and extended-wheelbase 750Li in March of next year.

Rumors about the arrival of a new BMW Z$ in 2009 have been buzzing for months. The rumors might just be true. According to a BMW insider, the automaker might debut a new, redesigned BMW Z4 next month. The new Z4 will offer drivertrain choices including either a naturally apspirated or twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six, found in the 328i and 335i, respectively. An M verson with a V8 and a carbon fiber roof is also rumored to be available.

The 2009 BMW z4 is also expected to have new front and rear fascias, a lower roofline and ducktail spoilers as well as stylistic differences between the Z4 coupe and the folding hardtop variety. However, the soft-top Z4 is expected to be dropped from the mode lineup.

Meanwhile, a new Z2 is rumored to be currently in the works with coupe and cabrio variants and equipped with BMWs EfficientDynamics system. The two-door Z2, based on the 1-series, is expected to be powered either by a natrually aspirated or turbocharged 2.0-liter four with a possibe hybrid version using BMW’s eDrive system.

Source: Autoblog

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2006 BMW X5

BMW joined the luxury sport utility vehicle ranks in the 2000 model year with its car-based X5, challenging midsize SUVs from Infiniti, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz. Even though it had permanently engaged all-wheel drive, the SUV wasn\’t really intended for off-roading. BMW calls the X5 a sports activity vehicle. The American-built X5 initially came with only a 4.4-liter V-8, but a lower-priced six-cylinder model — dubbed X5 3.0i — arrived later. The company also added a high-performance 4.6is, which was upgraded to a 4.8is starting with the 2004 model year. The 4.8is has a 355-horsepower, 4.8-liter V-8. Some previously optional items became standard in 2005. Automatic climate control became standard in the 3.0i, and the 4.4i added front and rear obstacle detection. Xenon headlights, which are standard with V-8 power, are linked to the steering mechanism. An onboard computer — formerly part of the Premium Package — is standard in 2006 models. Instrument dials feature chrome rings in the Sport Package. Exterior The X5 exhibits a more distinctive, eye-catching shape than most SUVs, but the front end is strictly BMW with its twin kidney-shaped grille. At nearly 184 inches long overall, the X5 is 5 inches shorter than the 2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class. The two-way tailgate has a top portion that swings up and a swing-down lower section. An optional load-floor extension slides out on tracks. The six-cylinder 3.0i model comes with 17-inch tires, the 4.4i gets 18-inch tires, and the 4.8is rolls on 20-inch rubber. A Sport Package is available for the 3.0i and 4.4i and features high-performance tires and a firmer suspension. Automatic rear leveling is standard on V-8 models. An adjustable ride-height suspension is available. Interior Seating for five people features a high position for the driver and a 60/40-split, folding rear seat. The driver faces a familiar red-lit BMW dashboard. Leather upholstery is standard in the 4.4i and 4.8is. Options include heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, a moonroof and a DVD-based navigation system. Under the Hood The X5 3.0i uses a 225-hp, 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder, while the higher trim levels use V-8s: a 315-hp 4.4-liter version in the 4.4i and a 355-hp 4.8-liter in the 4.8is. Either a six-speed-manual or a five-speed-automatic transmission can be installed in the 3.0i, but the 4.4i and 4.8is come only with a six-speed automatic. Permanently engaged all-wheel drive automatically apportions power among the four wheels. Hill Descent Control maintains constant speed and grip on steep downgrades. Safety Antilock brakes, stability control, side curtain-type airbags and side-impact airbags for the front seats are standard. Side-impact airbags for the rear seats are optional. Driving Impressions Like BMW\’s coupes, sedans and wagons, the X5 excels in handling skills. Its steering is tight and precise, producing an appetizing level of control and confidence. Performance is impressive, especially with the V-8, which delivers acceleration almost like a muscle car. The six-cylinder engine is energetic enough to satisfy most drivers. Automatic-transmission shifts are positive but curt. Shoppers who are seeking a comfortable ride may want to think twice about the Sport Package, which should be tested on a variety of road surfaces.

2006 BMW X5

X5 defines an expanding group of big, powerful SUVs that shine for their on-pavement agility and lightning acceleration, with an emphasis on luxury appointments. The X5 seats five passengers and has handy SUV amenities like a dual opening top and bottom tailgate. It comes in three trims: 3.0i, 4.4i, and 4.8is. The 3.0i comes with a 225 hp 3.0-liter inline-six cylinder. The 4.4i comes with a 315 hp 4.4-liter V-8. The 4.8is comes with a 355 hp 4.8-liter V-8. All the engine combinations come with a six-speed manual. A five-speed automatic transmission can be put in the 3.0i. The 4.4i and 4.8i come only with a six-speed automatic. All models are all-wheel drive and come with Hill Descent Control. Standard safety features include stability control, antilock brakes, side-curtain, side-, and front-airbags. For 2006, the BMW X5 gets minimal changes.

2006 BMW X5

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Fantastic engines are to car people like a fine vintage is to a wine enthusiast – not just to be used, but enjoyed, savored as some of the highest expressions of the art of their creation. But like all such things, they are fleeting. BMW’s S54B32 engine, the straight-six 3.2L cast-iron motivator that powered such greats as the E46 M3, M3 CSL, the Z3, Z3 M, Z4 M, and even the Wiesmann MF3, has now headed into retirement.

The final Z4s, built at the tail end of 2008, housed the last of the S54 straight-sixes, reports CAR. Instead, the replacement cars will feature only a 3.0L twin-turbo rated at 300hp (223kW) as the top-of-the-range model. They’re sure to be fun and are most likely somewhat underrated in terms of outright horsepower, but they are unlikely to have the same character of the outgoing mill.

Singing along at its 7,900rpm power peak – just 100rpm shy of redline – the S54 was one of the most sonorous of BMW’s sixes, and a worthy successor to the S50B32 of the E36 M3, itself a sonic powerhouse.

At 3.2L, the engine was a middleweight doing the fighting of a heavyweight. Rated at 343hp (252kW) in Euro-spec trim, the addition of U.S. emissions equipment bridled the engine back down to 333hp (248kW) in America.

Some of the awards the S54 earned over its roughly seven-year tenure at BMW include the International Engine of the Year Overall and Best New Engine awards in 2001, the winner of the 3-4L category from 2001-2006 and a spot on Ward’s 10 Best Engines for four years running from 2002 to 2004.

Though troubled early on by some mechanical problems, most relating to the car’s stratospheric redline and some sub-par contracted engine parts, the S54’s cast-iron block and otherwise bulletproof construction have earned it a spot among the most praise-worthy engines of recent times.

By: Nelson Ireson of Motor Authority

The last application of the venerable S54B22 in a BMW car was the BMW Z4 M, which featured the motor in a slightly detuned form as compared to the one that made its debut in the E46 BMW M3. The M3’s S54B32 made 343hp at a screeching 7,900rpm and 365Nm of torque at 4,900rpm while in the Z4 M, this was reduced to 315hp at 7,900rpm and 340Nm at 4,900rpm.

When you look at the S54B32 engine code, it tells you that the engine is a Sport engine from the 54 engine family (S54), is fuelled by Benzine (B), and is 3.2 liters in displacement (32). It uses a cast iron block (to withstand the high pressures), graphite-coated cast aluminium pistons, high 11.5:1 compression, double VANOS, electric throttle operation and one throttle per cylinder.

It won the International Engine of the Year award for the year 2001, together with the Best New Engine award. The engine also took the 3.0 liter to 4.0 liter engine honour from 2001 to 2006.

The S54 will not be used in any BMW application anymore, and in its place is the new N54 twin-turbocharged engine, which makes 326hp in its latest application, the F01 BMW 740i. The two turbochargers are run in parallel, unlike BMW’s twin-turbodiesel which has a sequential arrangement with two turbochargers of different size.

The N54’s peak horsepower output is lower than the S54’s highest rated horsepower but the N54 offers so much more torque – between 400Nm to 450Nm depending on whether it’s in a 1/3-Series or the new F01 7-Series. The torque is also accessible across a much wider range, making it a much more practical engine for daily driving. Thus the “successor” in terms of engine at least to the Z4 M is the new Z4 sDrive35i, but we all know there’s going to be something more exciting when the new Z4 M comes out.

Source BMW

BMW’s biggest selling model range, the 3 Series, has been voted the most reliable car in a survey of Britain’s vehicle leasing companies. The poll, which covered the reliability history of nearly 900,000 vehicles in 2008, also revealed that BMW was the most reliable manufacturer overall.

In an historic win over the Japanese car manufacturers who traditionally dominate in reliability surveys, BMW topped the charts in this year’s annual FN50 reliability survey. The BMW 3 Series was the most rated model for reliability, with the MINI hatch and BMW 1 Series also making the top ten, sitting fifth and seventh most reliable respectively.

The survey compiled by Fleet News looked at multi-marque leasing companies. 881,000 cars were assessed according to the number of breakdowns per 100 of each type of model on each leasing company’s fleet. Points were then awarded according to the number of times that brands or particular models appeared in the tables supplied by the leasing firms and also for the position in which they were placed.

Source: BimmerFile.com

High performance drivers usually play the transmission like a virtuoso: clutch, shift, gas. Depending on the number of gears, the stick passes through the gate up to six times in each direction – up and down again

Best of all: it will fit almost all BMW and MINI models with manual transmission, whether brand new or somewhat older. With its bright red digits and thanks to a light sensor the digital display is perfectly visible under all lighting angles and fits perfectly into the typical interior illumination of the vehicles from Munich or Oxford.

Nor do you have to worry about complex installation: the new gear knob can be installed by any workshop, in just a few minutes. As the display changes are triggered by position sensors, apart from a power supply no further wiring is required. And thanks to AC Schnitzer, you can move up a gear in terms of style!

BMW will likely hold the title of “World’s Fastest Four-Seat Convertible” with the upcoming M6 cabriolet. To be fair, the M6 cabrio’s rear seats are not fit for full-size humans, but there’s room behind the front seats that is not available in, for example, the Mercedes-Benz SL-class. The M6 softtop, however, should be able to rip to 60 mph in about four seconds and effortlessly cruise at 150 mph.

The M6 droptop uses the fantastic 500-hp, 5.0-liter V-10 from the M5 sedan and M6 coupe — a very good thing — but also will have the seven-speed sequential manual gearbox. We do appreciate that tranny’s split-second shifts, but it’s clunky around town. Soon the M5 will be available with a six-speed manual transmission, and we can only hope the manual box will migrate to the M6 line. In any case, the V-10 is a gem, providing prompt throttle response and a wailing exhaust tone as it hammers to the 8250-rpm redline.

Although the M6 cabrio won’t have one of the coupe’s cooler features — the carbon-fiber roof — it will have a three-layer softtop that powers open in about 25 seconds. The vertical-glass rear window can be raised or lowered independently of the top, so it offers some options for interior wind turbulence. Although we tend to appreciate folding hardtops, BMW’s clothtop should adequately insulate the interior when it’s raised. And when it’s lowered, occupants will likely be filled with sweet V-10 music.

The M6 cabrio’s combination of performance and open-air fun will not come cheap.

An extreme region for Automobiltuners, in which only some risk, was always BMW M-rows cars, in particular the compromiseless Z4 M-coup, a Thoroughbred, to the machine drives.But the fact that the delimitations are by reached on this extraordinary car far, is obvious from the new concept carrier by alternating current Schnitzer – the PROFILE – even at the beginning of volatile view. Classical machine co-ordinating pulling the energy high revving of the six cylinder of Inline enterprise to a durable HP 350. Only a special “active breathing” air box is used, but the engine control system unit remapped. But power isn’t enough propel, in order to receive the maximum from an athletic heart to. Thus the changed rear axle relationship of 3.91:1 makes sprint better the capacity available, while the perfectly smooth transmission with the alternating current Schnitzer short-circuit shift by the driver guarantees clear changes.

The BMW Z4 is one of the more intriguing sports cars currently available. It’s known for its engaging handling and steering, thrilling inline six-cylinder engine and distinctive styling. Although its stated horsepower ratings are equaled or surpassed by those of some less expensive machinery, the Z4 counters with a lighter curb weight and, in most cases, a more rewarding driving experience. Recent improvements have made the latest Z4 the best yet, and older models are still a very viable choice for a used sports car.

Official AC Schnitzer Press Release

2009 AC Schnitzer BMW X6 Falcon

Falcons are becoming increasingly common in town. Now a particularly imposing variant of the agile predator is conquering the road valleys with its broad wings: the Falcon based on the X6 by AC Schnitzer. It follows the styling features of the X5 version of the same name, already successfully launched. Other identifying marks are the striking wing extensions of PU-RIM, a high quality plastic which is far more flexible and robust than for example GRP laminate or deep-drawn materials such as ABS. The dimensions of the X6 in the attractive lengthways format are 70 mm wider at the front axle and 80 mm wider at the rear. In other respects too the Falcon is perfectly adapted to its habitat. Instead of sweeping through the sky, it swept around the North Loop of the Nürburgring in numerous laps until the chassis developers and Engineering Director Manfred Wollgarten were totally satisfied with the setup of the new AC Schnitzer springs. Now the X6 remains firmly on the ground even at speeds which a normal falcon only achieves in a nosedive. And of course, on every corner. Downforce instead of lift, was the motto in the design of the impressive plumage, styled by Chief Designer Michele Viandante. The aerodynamics package includes a front skirt with diagonal air inlets, and repositioned fog lamps. The submarining protection has been removed in favour of a dynamically contoured spoiler edge. The Falcon rear now wears a solid skirt with edge frame. In contrast to the original, all components are painted in body colour throughout, so that the body appears drawn further down and hence more dominant. Instead of the submarining protection also originally fitted here, AC Schnitzer has opted for a rear diffuser and completed the effect with a new rear spoiler.

While birds generally sing in high keys, the bass engine note of the Falcon is more suggestive of a big cat. The twin-flow exhaust system in AC Schnitzer Racing Design however has an excellent resonance section. A lot of noise about nothing? On the contrary: thanks to the Control Unit, AC Schnitzer takes the series diesel engines, already excellent as standard, of types 30d and 35d to 200 kW / 272 HP instead of 173 kW / 235 HP, and 228 kW / 310 HP instead of 210 kW / 286 HP respectively. Perfect handling with corresponding Look and Feel is achieved with the “EVO” 3-spoke sports airbag steering wheel.

Instead of the falconer’s rings, the “legs” of the Falcon are decorated with the multipiece
AC Schnitzer alloy wheels Type Vll. With black or silver paint and a dense sequence of spokes, the 22″ rim perfectly complements the challenging appearance. The alternating spread angle of the web pairs gives a refined look. Decorated and equipped in this way, the AC Schnitzer Falcon really has no natural enemies out there.

Hamann E90 BMW 3 Series Sedan

Official Press Relase:

“BMW’s ever-popular M Sport derivative is to be introduced to the new BMW X5 range for the first time. On sale now, the new flagship offers customers a substantial level of sports-orientated standard equipment when compared to SE specification to offer a distinctive and dynamic range-topping model.

The new BMW X5 4.8i M Sport comes equipped with 19-inch V-spoke M light alloy wheels, Sports suspension, M Aerodynamic body styling, Sports seats, matt aluminium surround to the side window frames, high-gloss Shadowline roof rails, Anthracite headlining and M leather steering wheel. Customers wishing to further differentiate their cars can also choose to upgrade to 20-inch M V-spoke light alloy wheels.

The introduction of M Sport to the BMW X5 range has been eagerly awaited by buyers as 90 per cent of the previous models sold were specified as a Sport.

The new BMW X5 4.8i M Sport will be available in six colours: Alpine White, Black Sapphire, Carbon Black, Monaco Blue, Space Grey, Titanium Silver. Inside and Nevada leather upholstery is standard and is available in Black, Grey, Beige and Saddle Brown hues. Dark Walnut interior trim is standard on the X5 4.8i M Sport but customers can specify Brushed Aluminium, Dark Bamboo or Light Poplar at no additional cost.

Power for the car comes from a 4,799cc engine fitted with Bi-VANOS and VALVETRONIC variable valve technologies to produce 355hp. The advanced engine is capable of propelling the car from zero to 62mph in 6.5 seconds before going on to a top speed of 150mph. The 4.8-litre powerplant still records 22.6mpg on the combined cycle and emissions of 299g/km – both figures that better rival products from Porsche and Audi.

The introduction of a new variant to the X5 range comes as the sales figures reveal that the model is exceeding original expectations. Customer demand for the BMW X5 means the model is forward sold until the end of 2007. The 3.0-litre diesel engined variant is still the most popular X5 accounting for more than 90 per cent of orders.

The BMW X5 4.8i M Sport costs ?53,440 OTR. M Sport will be offered on 3.0d and 3.0si models later in 2007 and further details will be announced nearer the time.
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According to AutoWeek, BMW has developed a new “smart” car key, a multiuse key that beside its normal use, could be used for shopping, paying for gas, public transportation(hopefully not needed), toll roads(tons of them in Illinois), and pretty much anything else that could be purchased with a credit card.

BMW worked together with an European company, NXP Semiconductors and the “wonder” key will be shown at the a trade show in Paris, next month.

The key is powered by NXP’s latest security chip, and the companies say the key could be transferred to other BMWs, if the owner borrows or rents a car. And here is where things start to complicate. As much as I would love to borrow my car to my friends, the issue of someone using your key to purchase things is pretty important. Would there be a way to deactivate the “credit card” portion while someones else drives your car?

Source BMW Blog

BMW E30 3-Series (1987-1991)

In 1987, BMW gently facelifted the E30 3-Series, replacing the chrome bumpers with full-length body-coloured plastic ones, while removing chrome detailing elsewhere, too. And so the yuppie mobile was born. Rarely has so minor a facelift proven so successful; the 3-Series now looked great, just at the right time, and BMW’s upward sales spiral commenced. The company has never looked back, and can thank this car. It can be brought for three-figure sums today, yet flawless mechanical integrity means they’re still decent drives, so long as you watch the back end in the wet…

BMW E36 3-Series (1991-1998)

If the E30 were responsible for BMW’s success, its E36 successor cemented it. Compared to what went before, this was revolutionary, with perfectly proportioned styling that even today still looks fantastic. It used to be the low-slung coupe that looked best, but the chunky four-door saloon is starting to win more fans as the years pass. It was groundbreaking beneath too, debuting BMW’s famous Z-axle rear suspension that cured all the waywardness without diluting the fun. Smaller engines are underpowered but still sweet; buy a £3k straight-six 325i for budget entertainment you never thought possible.

BMW 3-Series Compact (1995-1999)

It’s easy to get a mid-‘90s BMW hatchback for under £2,000. It looks like the E36 saloon (even though suspension tech is more E30) and has a tidy, if underpowered, engine line-up. Aspects of the interior may, surprisingly, be low-rent and dated, but come on! This, or a Ford Escort. Which would you seriously prefer? The Compact is also a very significant model as it signalled BMW’s intention to become more ‘mainstream’, years before the 1-Series. It wasn’t an unbridled sales success but it nevertheless proved to those within BMW that they could do ‘budget’ cars without losing prestige. 1-Series and, arguably, MINI are the result.

BMW 528i (1997-2003)

The best car in the real world? It was when it was launched back in 1997, and for keener drivers, it probably remains so, almost a decade on. Not only was it devoid of flaws, it did nearly everything so incredibly well, particularly for the driver. The handling was pin-sharp, steering beautifully weighted and the six-cylinder engine a purring peach that also returned good economy figures. That you can buy it for £3,000 is nothing short of incredible. Spend £4k and you’ve a car for life that we reckon outpoints the latest one for driver satisfacti

BMW 6-Series (original) (1976-1989)

Introduced in 1976 and changed little to the end of production in 1989, the 635CSi is the closest you’ll get to a workable ‘classic’ BMW. It’s a cracking old-school drive, with smooth straight-six power and surprising pace considering the price you pay for a minter – less than £5k. The ultimate is the 286bhp M635CSi (using the famous M1’s engine, for 60mph in 6.4 seconds!), but you’ll be lucky to find one at any price – only 5,800 were built. How good is it? Reviewers at the time rated it more highly than the 850i that effectively replaced it.

BMW X5 (2000-)

The most entertaining off-roader on the road. Yes, on the road. You’ll never see an X5 tackling anything rougher than a muddy field – that’s because, despite appearances, its natural home is a twisting backroad, the more challenging, the better. 3.0-litre diesel engines are preferable to petrol units, while the 4.4-litre V8s are surprisingly cheap and sorely tempting if you can afford the fuel. Maddest? The 4.6iS, which would be called an MX5 if it weren’t for Mazda. It’s astonishing. Five years on, they still fly out of showrooms and set a trend for everyone else to follow. A classic in the making.

BMW Z3 M Coupe (1998-2003)

The Z3 M Roadster mated a sloppy chassis to a 3.2-litre M-tuned straight six. The results weren’t pretty. BMW engineers knew this so worked in their spare time to find a solution. Many burnt dinners later, out rolled the M Coupe, with stiffer bodyshell that looked utterly unique. A Z3 estate? It was superbly idiosyncratic, yet far better to drive – more accurate, more stable and less liable to leeriness. As a result, it reeks class today and still costs serious money. But what an investment in a car that fans will pay big money for in years to come.

BMW 8-series (1990-1999)

The start of the ‘90s, and BMW was on a technological roll that saw the launch of the ultra-complex 8-Series. A more luxurious four-seat replacement for the 6-Series, it employed the very latest in gadgetry and one of the sweetest 5.0-litre V12 engines in the world. At the time, testers complained that all the tech made it soulless, but 15 years on, it’s quite an experience. Chances are it will all still work too, which means you can buy quite a remarkable car for little more than £6k. Even better, go for the later, sportier 840i V8, which is more satisfying even though it lacks that astounding V12. Modern BMW suspension theories started with this car.

BMW 7-series (1995-2002)

Bond, driving a 7-Series, just didn’t look right. But YOU in a 7-Series, from just £2,500? (Yes, really – £2,500, for a 10-year-old one). Now that’s much more like it. You can indulge in 007-levels of goodies too, as all are stocked just as you’d expect a luxury car of the 1990s to be. Various engines, but such is the top-line 750i’s thirst, it often sells for the same as most-popular 728i straight-sixes. We’d be torn between them, but would probably go for the smaller-engine’d car as it’s more nimble and fun to drive. A scruffy old Scenic or some of these – which would the family prefer?

BMW Mini (2001-)

We’re being a bit cheeky, but even by recent standards, there haven’t been many more successful ‘BMWs’. Rumour has it, MG Rover engineers were responsible for a lot of the engineering, but to drive, the feel is very BMW, even if the Chrysler-sourced engines let things down. Just like the original, it’s become a mass-selling style icon that hasn’t become a pastiche, and given the choice between a Cooper S and a 130i to blast on a twisty backroad, we know which we’d take, central instruments, whining supercharged note and all. A brilliant British-built success story.

BMW 3 Series

BMW 3 Series

BMW 3 Series

The retractable hardtop on the BMW 3 Series Convertible.

Enjoy the freedom of open-top driving in an instant. The retractable hardtop disappears in just 22 seconds, leaving you free to lead the wind along each sporting curve and open straight. Even with the hardtop up, the flowing lines of the BMW 3 Series Convertible clearly express its open character. With its large windows and range of high-quality materials, the light-filled cabin radiates an exclusive and inviting ambiance.

Active Steering on the BMW 3 Series Convertible.

The optional Active Steering system adjusts the steering ratio to the car’s speed – for greater driving comfort, faithful cornering and maximum agility. At low speeds, for example, it requires just two turns of the wheel from lock to lock. At higher speeds, it then increases the steering ratio to guarantee flawless forward progress. Active Steering also counter-steers automatically if the BMW 3 Series Convertible threatens to skid when cornering or braking.

The chassis on the BMW 3 Series Convertible.

Rear-wheel drive and weight distribution of almost 50:50 front-to-rear create ideal conditions for optimum driving dynamics. Featuring a double-joint tiebar spring-strut axle made largely of aluminium at the front and a five-arm axle at the rear, the suspension of the BMW 3 Series Convertible is the most advanced and sophisticated in its class. Its low centre of gravity and specially tuned damper settings serve to enhance the dynamic driving qualities of this stunning Convertible to an even higher standard.

Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) on the BMW 3 Series Convertible.

Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) is an adjunct to Dynamic Stability Control. When driving on loose gravel or snow, activating DTC increases traction by increasing the tolerance for wheel slip, enabling the BMW 3 Series Convertible to gain better traction. Drivers who appreciate a more sporting driving style can activate DTC to allow for controlled wheel skid, or “drift”. DSC takes a back seat and intervenes only when absolutely necessary. If desired, DSC can be completely deactivated.

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) on the BMW 3 Series Convertible.

For greater safety and for greater driving pleasure: Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), an electronic chassis control system, is a standard feature on the BMW 3 Series Convertible. It constantly monitors the behaviour of the chassis and wheels. When it detects the threat of traction loss, it reduces drive power and applies precisely-measured braking pressure to individual wheels. Skidding is prevented before it can start, as within milliseconds, the BMW 3 Series Convertible is stabilised. At the touch of a button, Dynamic Traction Control can also be activated for extra traction and more surefooted progress on difficult surfaces.

BMW EfficientDynamics in the BMW 3 Series Convertible.

Behind BMW EfficientDynamics lies a package of intelligent features which reduce emissions and improve fuel consumption while also boosting performance. They ensure that the BMW 3 Series Convertible sets new standards in terms of the efficiency and economy of its engine: it is one of the first BMWs to offer innovative technologies such as the new Auto Start Stop function, Brake Energy Regeneration and a host of drive train modifications. Together, they solve the power vs. fuel consumption dilemma, in a way thats never been seen before.

BMW Navigation system with iDrive in the BMW 3 Series Convertible.

An optional features of the BMW 3 Series Convertible, the BMW Navigation system offers the ergonomic usability of the iDrive control concept. Using the intuitively-designed Controller and with the high-resolution Display perfectly positioned in your line of sight, you can set your destination without being distracted from the road ahead. Cabin climate, entertainment and communication functions are also accessed by the Controller. To instantly activate commonly-used addresses, radio stations or other features, simply use the eight programmable “favourites” keys.

Comfort Access in the BMW 3 Series Convertible.

The optional comfort access system lets you enter and start your BMW 3 Series Convertible without taking the key from your pocket. As you approach the vehicle, the key transmits a identification signal. The doors unlock as soon as you make contact with the door handle. One touch of the Start/Stop button and you are ready to start your journey.

Brake Force Display on the BMW 3 Series Convertible.

Sudden stops – emergency braking – are not a regular element of everyday driving. But it’s precisely at these moments that the fast reactions of drivers behind are most important. Brake Force Display is a dual-stage brake light system. For normal braking, the main light element is illuminated; for harder, sudden braking, the entire brake light glows red. Drivers behind intuitively understand and can react accordingly.

Active Cruise Control on the BMW 3 Series Convertible.

Freeway driving can be so relaxing: the BMW 3 Series Convertible with Active Cruise Control (ACC) maintains your pre-set speed on the open road. When a vehicle enters your sensor field, ACC reduces your speed if necessary to maintain the distance that you have defined. When the lane is free again, ACC returns the vehicle to the desired speed. Touch on the brake or accelerator pedal and ACC deactivates immediately.

Adaptive headlights and cornering lights on the BMW 3 Series Convertible.

A winding road at night. Controlled by sensors and responding to the driver’s movements of the steering wheel, the xenon headlights pan to follow each curve, ensuring the road ahead is always well illuminated. Cornering lights complement the optional Adaptive Headlights and feature two separate light sources within the headlight units. They light up the area to the side of the car to increase safety when turning at night. They are activated automatically when the indicator lever is used or the steering wheel turns, whenever the Convertible is moving at lower speeds.

Daytime running lights on the BMW 3 Series Convertible.

The daytime running lights are brighter than the parking lights and contribute to safety when driving in daylight hours. They are integrated in the corona rings of the standard bi-xenon headlight and lend an unmistakably sporting attitude to the appearance of the BMW 3 Series Convertible.

Passive safety system in the BMW 3 Series Convertible.

The safety electronics of the BMW 3 Series Convertible react to serious situations with amazing speed. Crash sensors respond immediately, deploying the four airbags (driver and front passenger front and side airbags) at the right time and to exactly the right degree. Seatbelt pre-tensioners and force limiters for the front seats offer additional effective protection.

Brake system and Tyre Pressure Indicator in the BMW 3 Series Convertible.

The high-performance brake system in the BMW 3 Series Convertible provides you with unlimited driving comfort whatever the situation. The intelligent system delivers both unequalled performance and responsiveness. The Tyre Pressure Indicator (TPI) constantly monitors air pressure to deliver outstanding safety. As soon as tyre pressure drops 30% below its normal value, the Check Control Display in the cockpit instantly informs the driver.

Wheels and tyres on the BMW 3 Series Convertible.

The sporting character of the BMW 3 Series Convertible is expressed in its range of wheel rims. All models are equipped with 17-inch light alloy wheels as standard. The BMW 335i, with its powerful 306 bhp, is the only model to come with mixed tyres as standard. In total, six different wheel rims between 17 and 19 inches are available for the BMW 3 Series Convertible.

Fascinating accessories.

Unusually attractive and highly functional: Original BMW Accessories offer an experience based on innovative solutions, while also setting standards in quality and safety. The best basis for full enjoyment every time you drive your car.

(source: BMW)

BMW 3 Series

BMW 3 Series

BMW 3 Series

BMW 325xi

BMW 325xi

BMW 325xi

BMW 325xi

There is an old adage- every picture tells a story. It certainly does in this instance. In my humble opinion among the myriad BMWs to choose from the 325xi is far and away the best buy. In this day and age of SUVs and crossovers the 325xi is one, no nonsense automobile. Ask yourself the question-exactly what it is that you need ? Do you really need one of those wobbling SUVs to carry little Johnny and three of his friends to the soccer game? Can you really afford to pour in gallon after gallon of extremely expensive gas each of which will take you for about 12-13 miles? Do you need a huge and often ancient V8 engine to get from A to B? Or, would you prefer a sensible, relatively economical, comfortable, reliable, fast and well made BMW 325xi? Not only is it one of the least expensive BMWs it is also good value for money. Not necessarily at the –all extras included- retail price of just under 50 thousand dollars I hasten to add. Reason? Well, you may not need all the extras we had on the test car.

BMW 325xi

You have a few choices in the European sports wagon department: Audi, Saab, Volvo. Mercedes-Benz built a lovely C320 4-matic wagon until this year, when it didn’t. But for the simple, syrupy perfection of a well-stroked piece of machinery, you can do no better than the BMW 325xi wagon, in the mid-$40s. Classic, impeccable, enviable – an entire wardrobe of cars in one package. The 2006 edition of the 3-Series wagon is based on the chassis and interior design launched with the sedan last year; it’s powered by the same 3.0-litre inline six that puts out 215 horsepower. This engine is almost too fine a place for the dirty business of internal combustion. The block is a composite aluminum-magnesium casting. The 24valve inline cylinder head uses BMW’s Valvetronic system, varying lift and duration depending on engine load – thus dispensing with the need for a conventional butterfly throttle. On top of the engine is variable-geometry induction. Smooth? Championship bowling balls don’t get this kind of polish.

BMW 325xi

The “x” in the nomenclature refers to BMW’s all-wheel-drive system, which the company, known for its devilish German wit, calls “xDrive.” A fully intelligent AWD unit, xDrive uses a multi-clutch differential to split torque between the front and rear axles, varying the split depending on available grip. A new feature – and instantly lovable – is the start-off assistant, which prevents the car from rolling back while the driver is shifting into first gear (it holds the brake for a one-count after the driver lifts his or her foot). It’s a lot easier than trying to heel-and-toe the throttle and brake. Like the sedan, the wagon has double-pivot front suspension and five-link rear suspension. To create a little more cargo space under the load floor, the car uses run-flat tires, like those on the X3. I am not wild about these tires, although they are getting better. The wagon’s suspension has been carefully tuned to take the characteristic zing out of the run-flats – the sidewalls are very stiff and transmit sharp impacts to the chassis and steering column. Only occasionally when you catch these tires wrong will the impact startle you.

Bmw Floor Mats

Bmw Floor Mats

Bmw Floor Mats

Bmw Floor Mats

E90 3 Series 4 pc. factory floor mat set with “BMW” logo on the driver’s side heel pad. These fit all E90 3 series from 2006 up. These are genuine factory mats.

Bmw Floor Mats

Set of 4 M3 Mats with M3 logo, available in 5 factory color options. These fit all E36 3 series models except cabriolet. These attach with a Velcro base (included with mats). The clip in type are no longer available from BMW. These do no fit convertibles.

Bmw Floor Mats

2006 BMW 3 Series

2006 BMW 3 Series

2006 BMW 3 Series

2006 BMW 3 Series

The BMW 3 Series is the company’s top seller in the United States and a favorite in the marketplace for good reason: It’s a well-built, premium compact vehicle endowed with world-class fit and finish, ample power, and a comfortable ride and handling trade-off that is unmatched by most cars at any price. No matter what model you choose, our editors generally agree that you’ll be able to go about your weekday routine without feeling that you’ve sacrificed ride comfort for the sake of weekend thrills. Recently, the 3 Series has gone through a full redesign. The current model, which represents the fifth-generation 3 Series, is now slightly larger, heavier and faster than the previous model. An even better car overall, the latest BMW 3 Series has a bolder look, revised suspension and braking, more power and more interior space. For 2007, the new convertible adds another piece to the 3 Series line up. With its clever three-piece hardtop, it maintains much of the coupe’s sexy styling – including BMW’s trademark Hoffmeister kink – and improves rear visibility versus the outgoing soft top. As positioned and appointed, the BMW 3 Series tends to cost more than the competition — but if you go easy on the optional equipment, we think you’ll find that the price of admission is well worth it, as the BMW 3 Series remains the unequivocal “ultimate driving machine” and popular favorite in the entry-luxury category, whether new or used.

2006 BMW 3 Series

There is much at stake in designing a new 3 Series: the line accounts for more than 40 percent of BMW’s global sales, over 100,000 a year in the United States alone. Even as the company’s entry model here – at least for now – it is not cheap. A 325i sedan starts at $30,995 and the 330i opens at $36,995; the one I tested ran $46,115 with options like a navigation system, active steering and both the premium and sport packages. As of Sept. 1, prices rise $300 for the 330i and $600 for the 325i. Above all, a BMW, especially a 3 Series, is supposed to be a driver’s car, so any detailed analysis of features and standard equipment is beside the point. Rest assured that the car can be ordered with a full complement of luxury touches, including wood trim, but its Bavarian engineers remain well behind the curve in dealing with conveniences like cup holders. If that’s a big problem, take a look at an Acura. The 3 Series benefits from features that trickled down from more expensive BMW’s. Some really are benefits, like the double-pivot front suspension, Valvetronic engine controls and side-protection air bags, while others are of less apparent advantage: when ordered with the $2,000 navigation unit, the iDrive control system is fitted, too. The screen for the navigation map and iDrive menus sits high on the dashboard, to the right of the gauges under a second eyebrow. The computer interface has been simplified, and by using the remaining separate switches or the voice-activated controls, iDrive can be ignored most of the time

2006 BMW 3 Series

Completely revised for 2006, BMW’s compact 3-Series continues to lead the pack of sports sedans in terms of sheer performance. While the new model’s bodywork features a number of minor tweaks, it remains unmistakable as a 3-Series. The 325i comes with a new 3.0-liter engine that’s rated at 215 horsepower and 185 lb-ft of torque. Meanwhile, the 330′s 3.0-liter in-line six gets a 30-percent boost in power and is rated at 225 horsepower and 220 lb-ft of torque. These are the first mass-production powerplants to make use of lightweight magnesium construction, as well as the first BMW six-cylinders to employ variable valve lift technology. Both a standard six-speed manual transmission and six-speed automatic gearbox with manual shift capability are offered. A revised suspension includes a double-pivot strut design up front and a new five-link configuration at the rear. An array of new braking technologies includes Brake Fade Compensation, Brake Drying, and Comfort Stop. In addition, Start-Off Assistant is on hand to automatically hold the car while stopped on an incline. All-wheel-drive versions will be added to the line by the end of 2005, with coupes, wagons, and convertibles following in set intervals. A CD stereo, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and alloy wheels remain standard, with rear side airbags, a navigation system, and the latest version of BMW’s iDrive system (which combines various systems like the climate control, navigation, and audio functions into a single array that’s operated via a center-console knob) remain optional. An iPod Adapter is available that allows an Apple iPod MP3 player to work with and be controlled by the vehicle’s audio syst

BMW M3 Wald

BMW M3 Wald

BMW M3 Wald

WALD E90 Sports Line for the BMW 3-Series

Them boys at Japanese tuner Wald International can truly do some amazing things, for example – they turned this E90 BMW 3-Series Sedan into some mutated Brabus Mercedes-Benz C-Class wannabe. This kit is called the WALD E90 Sports Line and features a new front bumper with Brabus-like dual foglamps (even the foglamps are complete with angel eye rings), side skirts, a complicate rear bumper with quad tailpipes, and large 19 inch wheels

BMW 3 Series Coupe

BMW 3 Series Coupe

BMW 3 Series Coupe

BMW 3 Series Coupe

German tuner AC Schnitzer got us used with some pretty nice tuning kits for BMW, like the Z4 M Coupe or the 3 Series Cabrio. Now they have an even more impressive tuning kit, this time designed for the 3 Series Coupe. Called GP3.10 (the GP letters come from Gas Powered), the high-performance coupe is powered by an LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) engine. Liquified Petroleum Gas is an alternative to regular petrol, which is both economically and ecologically. And what’s the best part is that, after a conversion, the fuel can be burned in almost any petrol engine and it produces around 15 percent less CO2 from the exhaust. Powered by a 552 hp V10 engine based on the current M5/M6 engines, the Coupe sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in only 4.5 seconds, to 200 km/h (125 mph) in 13.9 seconds, only to stop at 320 km/h (200 mph). Handling is improved with AC Schnitzer racing suspension.

BMW 3 Series Coupe

Powered by a 552 hp V10 engine based on the current M5/M6 engines, the Coupe sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in only 4.5 seconds, to 200 km/h (125 mph) in 13.9 seconds, only to stop at 320 km/h (200 mph). Handling is improved with AC Schnitzer racing suspension.

BMW 3 Series Coupe

The body kit is impressive, with the mineral green special paintwork featuring characteristic air intakes on the front wings, with chrome ribs, rear skirt with integral diffuser, the rear roof wing with carbon center part, a cool sports grille on the front skirt, all covered in a mineral green special paintwork. But what I really like is the interior, with a 2 tone leather covering the whole inside of the car. That’s awesome. But here’s the bad news, no pricing is available for this car, because it is an unique creation, valued at around 200,000 Euro, that’s about $276,000.

2007 BMW X5

2007 BMW X5

2007 BMW X5

2007 BMW X5

BMW didn’t have much competition in 2000 when it dropped the sleek, fun X5 into a stodgy SUV market. Seven years later, the Audi Q7 is more car-like, the Cayenne Turbo is faster, the Mercedes GL has more functional space, and all are plush. Never seriously eclipsed were the BMW’s looks or dynamic prowess, so the all-new 2007 X5 expands on its strong suits and moves to meet the other challenges with expanded cargo space and a first-ever third row of seats. The X5 is taller than a Jeep Grand Cherokee and weighs nearly as much as a Chevy Tahoe, but BMW buyers still want a vehicle that drives like a BMW. The X5 has always had some of the sprightliest footwork of the luxo-utes, and BMW claims to have stepped it up big time with the new model. The new suspension configuration reads like a spec sheet for a proper sports car: Unequal-length control arms in front, and a multilink independent rear, with optional active damping (Electronic Damping Control) and variable rate roll stiffness (Active Roll Stabilization) on Sport Package-equipped vehicles. This layout is obviously better equipped for switchbacks than the Rubicon, but the last time we saw an X5 or Cayenne off-pavement was at a fruit stand.

2007 BMW X5

The coordination of Electronic Damping Control and Active Roll Stabilization is handled by AdaptiveDrive, a system that promises superior dynamic control without any penalty in ride. The system works by processing data from numerous sensors to control body motion and magnetically-controlled damper valving. Press the Sport button on the center console and a different handling map will shore up the footwork with more aggressive valving and anti-roll bar settings. If you’re going to spend this much on a vehicle, the extra $3600 for the Sport Package strikes us as a no-brainer. It also includes 19-inch wheels and tires, special trim, and paint. FlexRay, an in-car data transmission protocol that’s about twenty times faster than comparable systems, gets its world debut in the new Sport Package-equipped X5s. Developed with a large consortium of companies including DaimlerChrysler, GM, and VW, FlexRay has a bandwidth of 10 Mbit/second, or about 200 billion floating-point operations per second, enabling speedy communication of greater numbers of data points between the sensors and processors that facilitate active systems like safety, collision avoidance, powertrain management, and suspension. This means faster and more accurate response while leaving enough free bandwidth to download illicit copies of Pirates of the Caribbean 2.

2007 BMW X5

Albert Biermann, the X5 Project Manager, was also project manager for the M3 GTR race car that handily gutted the Porsche 911 in ALMS GT racing in 2001, so when someone of his credentials is excited by a vehicle’s dynamics, we listen. The X5′s chassis is stiffer than the outgoing model by 15 percent, and according to Mr. Biermann, stiffer than the fully caged and seam-welded factory E30 M3 race cars he worked on in the 1980s. High-strength and ultra-high-strength steels are used liberally, and trick bits like cast aluminum strut tower tops and a triangulated strut tower brace do much for rigidity. Biermann is also proud of the stuff you’ll never see, like the carrier for the instrument panel, which is a light, stiff one-piece magnesium casting. Active Steering is an option on Sport Package X5s, but it’s a system we weren’t terribly impressed with in the 5-series, so we see no reason to stray from the fine standard rack and pinion. We don’t imagine brake fade being much of an issue with 13.7-inch front, and 13.6-inch rear brake rotors on the 4.8i and 13.1-inch front, 12.6-inch rear rotors in the 3.0si; the outgoing X5 stopped from 70 mph in just 164 feet. Flog your X5 at a lapping day and rest assured that the Brake Fade Compensation system can step in as needed, as can Brake Standby and Brake Drying.

Wald BMW M3 | 3 Series

Wald BMW M3 | 3 Series

Wald BMW M3 | 3 Series

Wald BMW M3 | 3 Series

Wald International is a Japanese tuner specializing in bodykit for high-end cars. Wald unveiled another bodykit, this time for the BMW E90. The bodykit features side-skirts, a trunk-lid spoiler, a completely reworked front and rear bumpers, plus four fog lamps featuring Angel Eye technology from BMW. The wheels are in 19″ and have low profile tires that benefits the aggressive look. A custom exhaust system offers a high-performance sound. This is the only mod to improve performance.

Wald BMW M3 | 3 Series

Wald’s new BMW E90 Sport Line body kit consists of an aggressive tuned front and rear bumper, a subtle yet slick trunk lid spoiler, 4 badass looking fog lamps a pair of side skirts and a set of custom forged 5 spoke 19 inch wheels fitted with low profile ultra sticky launch ready rubbers. There are no current modifications to the vehicle’s ECU or engine, however the kit does come with a custom engineered exhaust system which yields a much deeper, sporty sound. The kit is only available in white and gun-metal grey.

Wald BMW M3 | 3 Series

Despite the resemblance, Wald has decided not to give this 3-Series a Black Bisson Edition designation but instead a simpler WALD E90 Sports Line name. Whatever you want to call it, the body kit includes front bumper fascia with dual fog lamp projectors, side skirts, rear bumper fascia, luggage lid spoiler and exhaust system. Also seen are WALD’s latest wheel set, MAHORA M11C, 19 x 8.5J in the front with Face dish 1 and 19 x 9.5 for the rear with Face dish 3.

BMW 1-Series Convertible

BMW 1-Series Convertible

BMW 1-Series Convertible

BMW 1-Series Convertible

The BMW 1 Series range is also the perfect showcase for BMW\’s EfficientDynamics technology and the new convertible continues that theme. Blending BMW\’s renowned driving dynamics and performance with class-leading economy and emissions, the BMW 1 Series Convertible delivers driver enjoyment and low running costs in equal measure. The range is initially available as BMW 120i and 125i Convertible models, but will be joined a few weeks later by three other engine derivatives, the 118i, 120d and 135i. Two Hams Hall derived four-cylinder powerplants (118i and 120i) offer an affordable way into BMW 1 Series Convertible ownership, while the 120d four-cylinder diesel engine is the most economical in the range. Two six-cylinder engines, powering the 125i and 135i, balance performance and refinement to offer the best in open-air driving dynamics. The 218hp engine in the 125i Convertible is a first for the 1 Series model range. The 306hp engine in the 135i is the current International Engine of the Year holder and powers the range flagship.

BMW 1-Series Convertible

BMW\’s smallest four-seat convertible might be compact in dimensions, but it features the same technology as some of the marque\’s larger luxury models. One such key feature of the 1 Series Convertible is that all leather-upholstered cars come as standard with BMW\’s innovative SunReflective leather technology. This helps keep the surface temperature of the upholstery on a hot day up to 20 degrees centigrade lower than a normally upholstered leather seat. The BMW 1 Series is also ahead of the competition as, unlike some competitors, it has a completely electric-powered roof that can be raised or lowered at speeds in excess of 30mph.

BMW 1-Series Convertible

At its launch in 2004 the new BMW 1 Series five-door hatchback was unique. It was the only rear-wheel-drive car in the compact segment of the modern era. Its focus? Uncompromised driving dynamics that remain unsurpassed for a brand new customer. The range has since expanded to include a three-door hatchback and a two-door Coupé. On 5 April 2008, the 1 Series family will be completed with the launch of the first premium compact convertible by BMW for three decades.

The falcon has always been a born fighter, the bird of warriors and a status symbol of the mighty and powerful. The peregrine falcon, with a dive speed of more than 200 km/h, is the fastest bird in the world. With its broad “wings”, the new Falcon by AC Schnitzer also presents a majestic aura.

The good: The 2006 BMW X5 is a solid performer, with all-wheel drive and plenty of power from the optional V-8. Various electronic driving aids and options such as Bluetooth enhance safety and usability.

The bad: The 2006 BMW X5′s navigation system and other interior interfaces are woefully outdated. No new vehicle–let alone one this expensive–should come without a CD player.

The bottom line: Under most conditions, the 2006 BMW X5 still drives as well as its more recently designed competitors, but it shows its age in the quality of its interior tech offerings.

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BMW has unveiled a new car that can read speed limit signposts and variable limit signs and display this information on the instrument cluster. With this technology, drivers are always aware of the speed zone they are in and adjust their driving accordingly especially on roads that have several different speed zones depending on traffic flow.

A scanty camera installed near the interior return constantly monitors the signs along the road and compares this with data saved in the guidance system. The camera will express able to read painted metal signs since trim through productive digital displays. The competition recorded by the camera is inclined point and the speed allowed is displayed finished the instrument cluster or in the point – expansion display on the car’s windscreen. This entrust significantly lower the stake of breaking the speed limit by error.

Harmonious, the BMW Speed Limit Display is an information embodiment peerless. Live will not intervene in the bridle of the vehicle or its speed. Maintaining a correct and defended speed is still the sole guilt of the driver. The new Speed Limit Display will serve available in the new BMW 7 Series set to perform unveiled in Europe succeeding this instant.

AC Schnitzer ACS3 Sport Cabriolet BMW M3

AC Schnitzer ACS3 Sport Cabriolet BMW M3

AC Schnitzer ACS3 Sport Cabriolet BMW M3

AC Schnitzer ACS3 Sport Cabriolet BMW M3

AC Schnitzer ACS3 Sport Cabriolet BMW M3, the sun shines, the wind’s in your hair and the engine note in your ears: almost no other vehicle on the road evokes such untrammelled emotions as the BMW M3 Cabriolet. Especially when the road leads via AC Schnitzer in Aachen. The 309 kW / 420 HP V8 engine is (as yet) untouched, but in the end, extra sporting performance can be achieved in a different way, as suspension guru Manfred Wollgarten knows: “With our racing suspension set up on the North Loop, we’ve thoroughly mastered the physics of driving”.

AC Schnitzer ACS3 Sport Cabriolet BMW M3

AC Schnitzer ACS3 Sport Cabriolet BMW M3

AC Schnitzer ACS3 Sport Cabriolet BMW M3

The car is an out-and-out eyecatcher from the outside: with its new front skirt and strictly rectangular segments of the chromed grille insert, the vehicle has a strong, muscular look. The sporting presence is further underlined by the carbon spoiler lip with optional aluminium braces. The power dome on the bonnet hints at the powerful 4.0 litre V8. It is flanked by two AC Schnitzer ACS3 Sport Cabriolet BMW M3 Bonnet Vents, which emit a greedy intake howl during driving. At the sides, the open-air sports car shows its muscles in the form of flexibly moulded side skirts which emphasise the wheelarches. The latter are perfectly filled by the 20″ Type V lightweight forged rims. Their slender spokes give a clear view of the 8-pot high performance braking system by AC Schnitzer which mercilessly reins in the thrust when required. A deceleration performance which the ACS3 rarely needs for cornering, where it behaves totally neutrally by AC Schnitzer ACS3 Sport Cabriolet BMW M3.

AC Schnitzer ACS3 Sport Cabriolet BMW M3

A carbon rear diffuser helps the vehicle hunker down to the asphalt. The perfect driving experience is rounded off by the acoustic qualities of the powerful vehicle, provided by the AC Schnitzer ACS3 Sport Cabriolet BMW M3 sports rear silencer with chromed tailpipes in “Racing“ design. The sonorous note of the cabrio is heard at its best in narrow road tunnels. If only the sun would shine a bit more often there! And naturally AC Schnitzer ACS3 Sport Cabriolet BMW M3 maintains the motorsport atmosphere in the driver’s workplace, with attractive and ergonomically designed aluminium elements for the gear knob and handbrake handle, pedals and i-Drive controller. A carbon interior trim and sports airbag steering wheels are available on request, together with velours mats.

BMW 6 series custom, BMW 6 Series red color. The custom bodykit and setup look sporty

Outfitted with what amounts to nearly a complete re-body, the BMW has been subjected to what appears to be widened fenders to accommodate the 26-inch wheels wrapped in 305/30 rubber, new aerodynamic elements and new headlights plus an interior completely redone in suede.

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Maël Oberkampf has designed the M-Zero concept car and it takes inspiration from BMW M series. The car also has shades of Mercedes Benz (as the backlight) and DB9 Aston Martin. Although the designer tried to make the design as close to the R8 from Audi, it’s actually a “synthesis” of the BMW.

Source: luxurylaunches.com

WALD BMW E60 M5

WALD BMW E63 / E64

WALD BMW E65/E66

WALD BMW E65/E66 Sport line

Japanese tuning specialist Wald International, known for its aggressive Black Bison Edition, has introduced a stylish carbon-fiber kit for the BMW M5.

The makeover includes a new front bumper with carbon-fiber wings, carbon-fiber outline for the grille, bolt-on carbon-fiber intake pockets, side skirts, a new rear bumper and a carbon-fiber deck lid spoiler. Wald International’s Portofino black alloy wheels help complete the new look for the 500-horsepower V10 M5.

The kit is made of a one-piece hybrid between fiberglass reinforced plastic and carbon fiber.

Wald also treats the interior with a sport steering wheel, carbon-fiber trim and special floor mats.

Source: Wald and Edmunds.com

Under the hood AC Schnitzer has prepared a new Motor Control Unit for the 3.0dX and 3.5dX diesel versions. Unfortunately, no performance data is available yet. However, AC Schnitzer admits that it has developed a unique suspension spring kit for the X6 on the North Loop of the Nürburgring and promises: Despite its high body, the X6 by AC Schnitzer in this configuration will show a clean pair of heels to many sports saloons.
Source: AC Schnitzer

The tuning package include two different ECU modification to choose from. One offers the increase of speed limit to 291km/h (180mph). The other one is without speed limit but the top speed is controlled by drag or gearing.

Apart from the ECU modification, other upgrade include custom boot lip spoiler, carbon fiber accents, custom Hartge emblems, custom Hartge leather steering wheel, a set of aluminum pedals, shift knob, a leather and aluminum handbrake handle and custom mats.

Like all BMW models, build quality is immaculate, but there are grips. There’s a lack of stowage, and the iDrive control system is fiddly – though eight programmable buttons do make things easier. The 635d is well suited to accommodating two people as well – the cabin is spacious up front and the electrically adjustable, figure-hugging seats of the Sport model offer excellent support and comfort. However, the two-door body means access to the rear is tricky, and the seats themselves are cramped. The BMW is also expensive, as are options – so it’s a good job retained values are rated at well over 50 per cent. It’s also economical, as you would expect from a diesel. Even during testing, it averaged over 30mpg, with 37mpg potential on a cruise.

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BMW X3

The BMW X3 is currently available in 1 base trim, spanning from 2008 to 2008. The BMW X3 MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price) ranges from $38,600 to $38,600.
2008 BMW X3

The 2008 X3 is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sport-utility, available in one trim only, the 3.0si Sports Activity Vehicle. Upon introduction, the X3 is equipped with a standard 3.0-liter, I6, 260-horsepower engine that achieves 16-mpg in the city a Read more…

The 2008 X3 is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sport-utility, available in one trim only, the 3.0si Sports Activity Vehicle. Upon introduction, the X3 is equipped with a standard 3.0-liter, I6, 260-horsepower engine that achieves 16-mpg in the city and 23-mpg on the highway. A 6-Speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 6-Speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The 2008 X3 is a carryover from 2007.

BMW X5

The BMW X5 is currently available in 2 base trims, spanning from 2008 to 2008. The BMW X5 MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price) ranges from $46,200 to $54,800.
2008 BMW X5

The 2008 X5 is a 4-door, up to 7-passenger luxury sport-utility, available in two trims, the 3.0si Sports Activity Vehicle and the 4.8i Sports Activity Vehicle. Upon introduction, the 3.0si Sports Activity Vehicle is equipped with a standard 3.0-l Read more…

The 2008 X5 is a 4-door, up to 7-passenger luxury sport-utility, available in two trims, the 3.0si Sports Activity Vehicle and the 4.8i Sports Activity Vehicle. Upon introduction, the 3.0si Sports Activity Vehicle is equipped with a standard 3.0-liter, I6, 260-horsepower engine that achieves 15-mpg in the city and 21-mpg on the highway. The 4.8i Sports Activity Vehicle is equipped with a standard 4.8-liter, V8, 350-horsepower engine that achieves 14-mpg in the city and 19-mpg on the highway. A 6-Speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims. The 2008 X5 is a carryover from 2007.

BMW X6

The BMW X6 is currently available in 2 base trims, spanning from 2008 to 2008. The BMW X6 MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price) ranges from $52,500 to $63,000.
2008 BMW X6

The 2008 X6 is a 4-door, 4-passenger luxury sport-utility, available in two trims, the xDrive35i and the xDrive50i. Upon introduction, the xDrive35i is equipped with a standard 3.0-liter, I6, 300-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 15-mpg in th Read more…

The 2008 X6 is a 4-door, 4-passenger luxury sport-utility, available in two trims, the xDrive35i and the xDrive50i. Upon introduction, the xDrive35i is equipped with a standard 3.0-liter, I6, 300-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 15-mpg in the city and 20-mpg on the highway. The xDrive50i is equipped with a standard 4.4-liter, V8, 400-horsepower, turbo engine. A 6-Speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims. The 2008 X6 is all-new for 2008.

While BMW is generally credited with inventing the compact prestige car segment with the original 3-Series of the ’70s, the concept is in some ways a victim of its success.

The fact that the 3-Series was so attractive to so many people meant that it was an instant hit. But that familiarity and the yuppie clientele that was most attracted to it meant both the car and its buyers soon began to be viewed as parodies of themselves. And most firmly on the receiving end of such derision was the base-model car, which, in some circles, was regarded as the wannabe’s wheels – the 3-Series for those who wanted the image but couldn’t afford the substance.

By the time the E36 3-Series had been launched in Australia, BMW had honed the line-up with the contents of the engine bay as the demarcation line. While the six-cylinder cars like the 325i and the 328i (and to a lesser extent the 320i) were seen as the real deal, the four-cylinder 318i was the “pretender” – the car for the person who had to have a BMW badge even if the expectation fell short of the reality in terms of the driving.

A 325i or 328i do represent one heck of a driver’s car but in the context of a car that is now reaching middle-age (the first E36s arrived here in 1991), the relatively humble 318i is coming back into its own.

For a start, the 318i is not as tragic a conveyance as the snobs would have had you believe. True, its performance is adequate rather than stirring but even the six-cylinder versions are no longer class-leadingly quick these days.

The four-cylinder engine in the 318i is nice to use and live with on a daily basis, although there’s a caveat there, as well. The base-model engine is a single overhead camshaft unit with two valves per cylinder that had possibly been the auxiliary engine on Noah’s ark. It makes 85 kW of power and, while generally inoffensive, it is also pretty bland in both its performance and its character.

If you do want a four-cylinder 3-Series, you’re better off stumping up for a model called the 318is.

That lower-case “s” is important. It denotes the use of a much better engine – a motor that retains the same bottom end as the standard car but makes use of a double overhead camshaft cylinder head with four valves per cylinder.

Power shoots up to 103 kW – a much more useful number – and torque also increases by a decent chunk.

But the “s” engine not only makes the 3-Series faster, it’s also a much more sophisticated engine to use and gives an improved spread of performance for a more relaxed experience. It even sounds refined and high-tech – not terms you would use to describe the single-camshaft engine.

The improved powerplant also makes the automatic transmission much more viable, although it is still just a four-speed unit. The five-speed manual is a better choice for this type of car. The big catch is that the “s” engine is only available in the 318 two-door coupe, a car that looks good but is limited – as is every two-door – by lack of access to the rear seat.

BMW finally bit the bullet and introduced a four-door 318is in 1997 but the whole thing was just about done and dusted by then as the new E46 model was waiting in the wings and arrived in 1998.

Regardless of which version of the 318 you buy, you should be looking at a good level of build quality and materials that will go the distance.

On the safety front, it’s a similar story with both the base-model and the “s” getting a driver’s airbag (from ’93 onwards) a passenger airbag (’95 onwards) and anti-lock brakes.

Convenience gear?

Air-conditioning and central locking are a given on the base car, with the “s” adding climate control for the air-conditioning, alloy wheels and power windows.

Things to watch for include incomplete service records – a big worry with the 318i because as a prestige car it needs its servicing but as a relatively cheap car (for the past few years anyway) it didn’t always get it.

Make sure everything on the dashboard works, because the first sign of a flickering tachometer needle is also an indication that the dashboard has been damaged by the service-indicator back-up battery leaking acid on to the printed circuit board. And that can be expensive to fix.

The BMW 335 delivers a special mix of sporting performance, practicality and European luxury in a compact package. It’s the car that defines ‘sport sedan,’ and the benchmark every luxury car maker from Acura to Volvo aims at when it develops an entry-level luxury sport sedan.

The rear-wheel drive 335i is available in coupe, sedan and convertible bodies, while the all-wheel drive 335xi is available in coupe and sedan only. Power is provided by a 3.0-liter, twin turbo, inline six-cylinder engine that puts out 300 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard on all variations, with a six-speed automatic transmission optional. Standard safety features include six airbags, four wheel ABS disc brakes with adaptive brakelights, traction and stability control, as well as pop-up roll-over protection on the convertible.

For 2008, The 335 is largely a carryover except for the addition of the all-wheel drive coupe to the line-up.

It’ll haunt you, the new 2005 BMW M3 Competition Package. Haunt you, and taunt you. You’ll drive it knowing that, with the V-8 powered E90 M3 in the works, it’s possibly the last in a line of ultra-high-performance six-cylinder 2005 BMW M3 coupes that stretches back to 1972 and the storied 3.0 CSL. And you’ll come away wondering why America once again gets decaf; why we’re just allowed a sniff of the Euro-spec M3 CSL rather than the doppio espresso version, with its carbon-fiber roof, stripped interior, and headbanging 360-horsepower (DIN) straight-six. They think we’re soft or something?

Actually, BMW says the cost of certifying the high-power engine for the U.S. simply wouldn’t be justified given the expected sales volume. Plus there’s the cost of that trick carbon-fiber roof. The M3 CSL sells at a 45-percent premium over the regular M3 coupe in Europe: Translate that to this market, and you’d be looking at an eye-watering $21,597 increase in the sticker.

So, the Competition Package is a $4000 option that gives you the bigger brakes and quicker steering from the M3 CSL, plus tweaked suspension and the M Track Mode version of BMW’s Dynamic Stability Control. You also get 19-inch cross-spoke forged alloys all around, a race-face steering wheel trimmed in Alcantara suede, and aluminum that at least looks lighter than wood. Oh, and there’s a new color–Interlagos Blue–that’s available only when you tick the Competition Pack option code. It’s all nice stuff for 2005 BMW M3. But it’s still like getting Halle Berry’s swimsuit–minus Halle Berry.

Like most movie divas, though, the full-strength M3 CSL is a handful. I last drove one on the fast, sweeping, open roads that hump and jink across the evergreen hills and valleys of Wales and stepped out of it with the adrenaline still tingling in my fingertips. It had the SMG sequential-shift transmission (an option not fitted to our tester) and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires that were little more than race slicks with a couple of shallow grooves across their surface to keep the cops happy. It was loud and fast and, when the tires were hot, lunged into corners hard enough to part your hair.

On a smooth 2005 BMW M3 road, the M3 CSL could stay with a Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale and Porsche GT3–no mean feat for a sedan-based coupe. Throw a few bumps into the equation, however, and the back end would start niggling like a psychotic Labrador–playful, but just one wrong move away from savaging you–and you suddenly wished the steering were less of an on/off switch. You need deep commitment and cojones the size of coconuts to extract the last tenth out of it.

It almost goes without saying that the 2003 BMW M3 CSL comes with BMW M’s most sporting and dynamic 2003 BMW M3 transmission, the Sequential M Gearbox with Drivelogic. Also based on Formula 1 technology, the SMG/Drivelogic transmission ensures an ultra-fast gearshift in just 0.08 seconds on all six gears, providing 2003 BMW M3 a direct and consistent flow of power at all engine speeds.

With the driver being able 2003 BMW M3 furthermore to choose between the sequential and an automated gearshift mode and benefiting from Drivelogic, he has no less than eleven different gearshift 2003 BMW M3 options at his disposal. And last but not least, SMG Drivelogic has been re -designed and re -adjusted completely for the M3 CSL.

Precise and Nimble

Wider front track and modified suspension geometry give the M3 CSL a standard of dynamic driving performance 2003 BMW M3 otherwise only a thoroughbred racing car is able to offer. These modifications include specially made springs and dampers as well as the car’s newly aligned steering for supreme, cutting-edge handling. The brakes have also been modified for even more stopping 2003 BMW M3 power and faster deceleration, allowing the M3 CSL to reach a standstill from 60 mph in less than 34 meters. And for special purposes on the race track, the car is also available with sports brake linings 2003 BMW M3 .

The Cockpit of the 2003 BMW M3

Inside, the 2003 BMW M3 CSL aga in follows the concept of supreme function and minimum weight wherever it makes sense. Reflecting the purist standard of motor sport, the car does without electric seat heating or a navigation system, and both the radio and air conditioning are only available as an option. A special feature on the clear-cut dashboard is the CFP covers on top, the center console, door 2003 BMW M3 and side linings also being made of the same material.

The glass-fiber -plastic bucket seats finished in a combination of Amaretta 2003 BMW M3 and fabric not only give the driver and front passenger optimum side support, but also tilt forwards conveniently to provide easy access to the two individually contoured seats at the rear. For 2003 BMW M3 reasons of weight, seat adjustment for length and height is manual 2003 BMW M3 .

Base Price: 2003 BMW M3 is around USD12k (used)

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INTRODUCTION

I purchased this vehicle in August of 2003 and have owned it since now with around 13K miles on it. I held off on getting one because of the engine problems BMW was having on the M3s. Then BMW claimed to have fixed the problem, and offered extended 100K warranties on the drive train so I went for it (August 2003 was the last month that M3s still came with the 100K extended warranty). Have had zero problems with the engine so far.

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I absolutely love this car. I also own a ’94 Toyota Supra turbo, and in comparison the M3 does just about everything better. It doesn’t have the brutal power of my modified Supra, but it’s far more responsive, handles better, way more comfortable, has incredible technology, and a great interior. The Supra may slightly out accelerate it at highway speeds, but from a stop the M3 is faster because of the Supra’s turbo lag, and on a track I think it would be even faster.

THE EXTERIOR

I don’t think anyone needs convincing that the M3 is a fabulous looking car. It has a bold, muscular look, and an agressive stance. But it’s still refined and understated, more mature. Mine is Titanium Silver, my cars are all silver. There is an option BMW offers where you can get titanium colored trim pieces for the insides of the headlights to replace the standard black trim, I highly recommend it.

THE ENGINE

This BMW engine is quite a gem. I said it was responsive, and boy is it. Especially in the lower gears, every little push on the throttle gives you an immediate equivalent response, I absolutely love it. Switch to “sport” mode at the press of a button and the throttle becomes SUPER responsive, may be too much so for some people, but I love it. You better have good, progressive foot control though, or you may induce what many M3 owners call “The Bucking Bronco” where the car bucks furiously due to drive induced oscillation. Basically what happens is that the throttle is so sensitive in 1st & 2nd that when you press it, it lunges forward, the pushes you back in your seat and causes your foot to come off the gas, lifting off the gas in 1st causes a very strong deceleration, pushing you back forward and your foot back on the gas, repeat, repeat, you get the idea. To avoid it, be smooth on the throttle, brace you foot against the footwell. The redline is 8,000 RPM, and it’s quite something. Redline on the Supra was 6,500 or so. I had to relearn a bit because I’m not used to revving so high, felt like I was going to damage the engine, but worry not, it’s what it’s built for. Torque is definitely less on this higher revving engine, but keeping it in the powerband is so easy, it’s not a concern. Ripping thru and redlining all the gears is an absolutely eye opening event. The stock engine note develops what many have named the “rasp” at high RPMs, it’s a bit of a tinny, ball bearings rattling around in a metal can sound. Some love it, I don’t. I switched to a Borla exhaust and love it. The engine is not that gas friendly though. I get about 19-20 mpg with mixed city & highway driving. Even all highway I don’t get more than 24 mpg.

SMG TRANSMISSION

The debate on this issue could go on forever, and I’m sure it will. But the final point is, just get what you like, who cares what others think or want. Purists don’t like the loss of interaction and control with SMG, and I can see that side. I personally love SMG, I like not having to deal with the clutch, I like the versatility of being able to shift when I want, at different shift agressiveness settings, or switching to full auto when needed. I do not miss having to work the clutch, and in LA traffic I miss it even LESS. The shifts are fast when you want, smooth when you want, direct, and responsive, beautiful rev matched downshifts with double declutching thrown in. You can choose from 5 shift agressiveness programs on the auto mode, and 6 on the manual mode. S6 on manual mode is the most agressive and fastest, it requires you to disable traction control to even use it, shifts are completed in as little as .08 seconds, faster than Ferrari’s .150 second shifts. The “smooth” shift modes are indeed much smoother, the clutch uptake is much slower and progressive, but it makes the car feel sloppy and doesn’t fit will with the M3, but it’s nice to have when grandma’s riding with you. The “auto” mode on SMG is not very smooth at all, but it’s nice to have the option in case you need to use your cell phone or something. But don’t think the auto mode makes it smooth like an automatic transmission car, it does NOT. Auto mode is there for convenience, but please don’t use it as the default, you’re totally missing out. Learning to be smooth with the SMG does take a little time. Just like a normal manual, you need to ease off the throttle and ease back on to be smooth. You will learn this, and learn to anticipate when the clutch will really bite in. But if you throw smoothness to the wind, and want the fastest shifting and acceleration, just keep your foot planted on the throttle and shift away. You get some fast, neck snapping shifts, but that’s the point, it’s fast, not smooth. The real advantages to SMG show up when you track a car. SMG driver focuses on turning and braking/acceleration and minimally on shifting. Manual drivers have to divide their focus a lot more between turning, braking/acceleration, clutch, toe-heeling, rev matching, etc. I highly recommend SMG, it was one of the main factors I wanted to get the M3 (big F1 fan).

RIDE QUALITY

I also imported 19″ wheels from the M3 CSL from BMW Germany, took 6 months to get it and it was very exclusive. But now you can get those wheels as an option on 2005 M3s on the competition package, oh well there goes my exclusivity. I had stock 18s, and the step up to 19s did not seem to make the car ride any harsher to me. On stock 18s the ride is firm, but not harsh. But I’m coming from a Supra with aftermarket hard suspension so, I may be kinda biased. But suffice it to say, if you can’t handle a firmer ride or have any such concerns, don’t get a sports car. Sports car need to have firm suspension. I replaced the stock suspension with Tein SS coilovers with EDFC controller that lets me adjust the stiffness from inside the car. Very cool setup, and I highly recommend the kit. Now I can set the suspension to be softer on rough roads, and firm when I want better handling etc.

HANDLING

Upon driving the M3, I immediately could feel how much stiffer and more responsive the chassis was compared to the Supra. Turn in response is excellent as is the weight of the steering effort. Transitional response is good, if not a bit compromised by the stock suspension which was too soft for my tastes, excessive body roll into turns and such, but no slouch by any means. After installing coilovers, I like the handling more, it’s sharper and I can take corners more confidently. The speed that I can carry into corners is amazing, I had to recalibrate my mental benchmarks. I am very happy with the handling performance of this car.

INTERIOR & SEATS

I opted for the Nappa leather seats with adjustable width option. There are air bladders in the side bolsters of the seats that can inflate or deflate to help you fit more snuggly in the seats and stay put under cornering. I really like the leather, it’s very high quality and quite soft. It has a matte, very slightly suede-like finish which I much prefer over a glossy look. The rest of the materials in the cabin are quite decent, but nothing to write home about. The dash and side panel material is a soft touch rubber like element. But the sides have a very fine sand like texture to them, which easily scuffs just by rubbing your skin up against it, a small gripe. A bigger gripe however I do have with rattles and squeaks in the cabin. Specifically speaker rattling. I took the car in twice for this, and the excuse was often, “can not replicate” until I replicated it for them and found a service bulletin specifically about replacing some bolts or washers with softer ones that wouldn’t rattle. That helped for a while, but now I have now creaks, I just don’t care enough to go through the trouble anymore.

OPTIONS/STEREO/XENONS/NO SUNROOF

I got the upgraded Harman Kardon sound system, basically a bit stronger amp, better speakers and subwoofers. Can’t say it makes a big diff, better off spending $700 yourself and do aftermarket upgrades. Now the xenons, they ARE worth it. They light up the road so much better, and their output is excellent. Did you know the xenon high beams are not a separate bulb? The normal xenon light output is actually being restricted, there is a little plate covering about half the bulb, restricting the amount of light coming out. When you do the xenon high beams, the plates lower and the full output is released. I also chose to not have a sunroof, saved me several hundred dollars for something I don’t use much, increased headroom, decreased weight and one less thing to break.

PROBLEMS/SERVICE

Other than the creaks & rattles, the other problem I had with this car was some electronic glitch that caused the climate control to still be on after I turned the car off. I’d come to a dead battery the next morning. Once again I had to find the service bulletin for BMW and they did a software fix and all’s been good on that front. Oh yes, I also had to take it in when the passenger side door handle stopped working as did the locks and passenger side window. Apparently mechanical failures, fixed with no more problems. Scheduled maintenance is included for 4 years, I’ve had the initial 1500mi oil change and 2nd oil change (around 12K miles) done. I also change the oil myself in between as I find the BMW recommended intervals too long. Will cost you about $65 for the oil and filter. I use a top side oil extractor to do it all without having to get under the car as the oil filter is at the top.

BUYING EXPERIENCE

At the time I bought my M3, it was in very high demand, and you had to get on a waiting list of a few months or so. As a result most dealers in Southern California were marking up the price by several thousand. Rusnak being one of the biggest offenders with a $10,000 markup! I was lucky to find Mr. Rich Patrei at Long Beach BMW who sold me the vehicle at MSRP. He was great to work with, and as a result my parents also bought their latest 2005 325i through Rich as well, he gave them an incredible deal!
Amount Paid (US$): 58000
Condition: New
Model Year: 2003
Model and Options: SMG, Xenons, HK Upgrade, No Sunroof

Like it or not, after fifteen years of inline-sixes in the M3, the time has come to move on. The E92 M3 needs to compete against the 420-hp Audi RS4, so it needs more than the previous M3′s 3.2 liters of displacement. BMW says cylinders larger than 500cc are less than ideal, so it had no choice but to go to a V-8.

Luckily for purists, BMW’s M Division doesn’t believe in turbocharging – they feel that it just adds weight and fuel consumption. Their solution is, instead, to extract power from engines by building them to sustain speeds heretofore enjoyed only by your trusty Osterizer.

8400 rpm, that is, making it the fastest high-volume V-8 in the world. And all that revving works – the 3999-cc, 90-degree cross-plane-crank V-8 frapps out 414 hp @ 8300 rpm and 295 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm. The M3′s engine is nothing more than the latest bomb dropped in the German horsepower war, landing right on top of the RS4′s pretty red V-8.

To save you the time to look up that engine’s numbers, we’ll make those inevitable comparisons for you:

1. Last year we marveled that Audi squeezed 420 horsepower out of only 4.2 liters. BMW has now squeezed the same amount out of only 4.0. (Both engines are rated at 309kW).

2. Last year we couldn’t believe the Audi V-8 revved to 8250 rpm. BMW’s dyno chart doesn’t stop until 8400.

3. Last year we thought it was amazing that the RS4′s power peak was at a lofty 7800 rpm. That seems like peanuts, now – the M3′s engine makes peak power at 8300.

First eight-cylinder M3

* First eight-cylinder for the BMW M3 sports car.
* Supreme performance ensured by 309 kW/420 hp from 4.0 litres.
* Maximum torque of 400 Newton-metres (295 lb-ft) at 3, 900 rpm, 85 per cent of maximum torque over a speed range of 6,500 rpm.
* Unique thrust and muscle ensured by consistent implementation of the M high-speed engine concept, maximum engine speed 8,300 rpm.
* Consistent lightweight construction of engine and ancillary units, new V8 power unit one of the lightest eight-cylinders in the world, lighter than the straight-six power unit in the former model.
* Variable camshaft control, low-pressure double-VANOS for an optimum charge cycle, system offering full power and performance even with normal engine oil pressure.
* Eight individual throttle butterflies for spontaneous engine response.
* Consistent and reliable oil supply with longitudinal and lateral acceleration up to 1.4 g ensured by two oil pumps and wet sump oil lubrication optimised for supreme dynamic behaviour.
* Exhaust system optimising cylinder charge, optimised for weight and function by means of internal high-pressure remoulding, exhaust emissions fulfil EU4 and LEV 2 standards.
* Upgraded MSS60 engine control unit for optimum coordination of all engine functions with the various control systems in the car.
* Ion flow technology recognising and distinguishing engine knocking phenomena as well as misfiring and miscombustion by measurement of ion flow in the combustion chambers.
* Brake Energy Regeneration with intelligent alternator control.

More in Every Respect

Its name alone spells out the epitome of ultimate driving pleasure: the BMW M3. And now the new version of BMW M GmbH’s most successful high-performance sports car bears out this claim once again, at the same time providing a thrilling answer to the question asked by so many sports car fans around the world whether a further improvement is still possible at all.

And the answer is yes – for the new BMW M3 offers more in every respect. This applies not only – but particularly – to the power unit: After 15 years and two model generations, the trendsetting six-cylinder has now found its successor. The new BMW M3 is entering the market with an eight-cylinder power unit – more cylinders, larger capacity, more power, higher engine speed. And it is fair to say from the start that this will also mean an even more thrilling experience on the road.

The benchmark the new power unit was required to exceed could hardly have been greater: BMW’s 3.2-litre straight-six has gained fame and admiration the world over, receiving a long list of awards and prizes. Acknowledged several times as the “Engine of the Year” and developing a supreme 252 kW/343 hp in its last version, this power unit made the BMW M3 not only the ultimate performer in the segment of high-performance sports cars, but also a genuine best seller.

The fact still remains, however, that everything has its time. And now the time has come for the six-cylinder to bow out and leave the stage. The time has come for the advent of the new V8 in the new BMW M3.

The specifications of this new high-performance power unit alone clearly confirm the enormous progress this engine has to offer. Engine displacement is 3,999 cc, maximum output is 309 kW/420 hp. Peak torque of 400 Newton-metres or 295 lb-ft is just as impressive as the top engine speed of 8,300 rpm. So clearly, the new BMW M3 is striking out for the top right from the start through its thrilling performance.
Ideal dimensions for performance at its best

Displacing 500 cc per cylinder, the new V8 power unit meets the ideal concept of the most demanding engine designers right from the start through its engine dimensions alone. And the other design criteria – all the way from the engine’s dimensions and filling capacities through the number of components to the weight of the engine – likewise represent the very best achievable today.

Over and above these qualities, the new eight-cylinder offers all the typical M-tuned features of BMW’s regular production cars such as double-VANOS, individual throttle butterflies, and high-performance engine electronics. At the same time the number of cylinders, the M high-speed engine concept, and the low weight of the engine clearly prove that the responsible engineers, in creating this power unit, were inspired and guided by the eight-cylinder featured in the BMW Sauber F1. For the new engine has many features in common with the latest power unit highlighted by BMW in Formula 1, with various technological concepts and principles, production processes and materials carried over from the Formula 1 engine to the drivetrain of the new BMW M3.

In terms of specific output, the new V8 significantly exceeds the benchmark of 100 hp per litre acknowledged as a convincing sign of sporting power and performance. But even so, power is not everything. Rather, the dynamic driving experience provided by a car depends to a great extent on its acceleration and handling, resulting, not least, from the weight of the car and the actual thrust of the engine. The thrust or traction acting on the drive wheels, in turn, results from engine torque and the overall transmission ratio.

The M high-speed engine concept allows optimum transmission and final drive ratios further enhancing the impressive thrust and power of the engine. Indeed, BMW M’s engineers have found a new dimension in developing the engine of the new BMW M3, with the eight-cylinder achieving maximum engine speed of 8,300 rpm.

The second factor crucial to thrust and performance on the road, engine torque, amounts to a mighty 400 Newton-metres or 295 lb-ft at 3, 900 rpm on the new V8 power unit. And about 85 per cent of the engine’s maximum torque is available throughout the enormous engine speed range of 6,500 rpm, with 340 Newton-metres or 251 lb-ft available from just 2,000 rpm.
High engine speed, low weight

Mass (which, ultimately, means weight) is bad for acceleration – it makes any physical body seeking to accelerate slower and more sluggish. Precisely this is why BMW’s new V8, weighing a mere 202 kg or 445 lb, is a genuine lightweight, saving some 15 kg or 33 lb versus the six-cylinder power unit in the previous model. In other words, the new engine easily sets off the weight of two extra cylinders. And a further point is that the high-speed engine concept allows a light drivetrain and very short transmission ratios.

Even so, the limits to physics inevitably approach step-by-step with increasing engine power: At 8,300 rpm, each of the eight pistons is moving at a speed of 20 metres or almost 66 feet per second, obviously exposing all materials to enormous loads. Precisely this is why BMW M’s designers and engineers have focused on the minimisation of masses on the new eight-cylinder.
Engine block straight from BMW’s Formula 1 foundry

The engine block of the new eight-cylinder comes straight from BMW’s light-alloy foundry in Landshut near Munich, where BMW also builds the engine blocks for the Company’s Formula 1 racing cars. The cylinder crankcase, in turn, is made of a special aluminium silicon alloy, conventional cylinder liners being replaced by hard silicon crystals. The iron-coated pistons, finally, run directly in the uncoated, honed cylinder bore.

High engine speeds, compression forces and temperatures cause extreme loads acting on the crankcase. Hence, the crankcase is compact in its dimensions and comes in torsionally resistant bedplate design ensuring very precise crankshaft bearing and running conditions. The relatively short, forged crankshaft is likewise very stiff in terms of its flexural and torsional qualities, but weighs only 20 kg or 44 lb.
Double-VANOS with low-pressure operation

With its extremely short control times, variable double-VANOS camshaft management perfects the cylinder charge cycle, reducing charge losses and improving engine output torque and response, as well as fuel economy and emission management.

Developed especially for the new eight-cylinder, the M double-VANOS now featured on the new engine requires no more than normal engine oil pressure in order to operate at maximum speed. As a function of load and engine speed, this sophisticated unit consistently sets the optimum valve angle synchronised to the ignition timing and injection volume.
Consistent and reliable oil supply even under extremely dynamic driving conditions

Two volume-flow controlled pendulum slide cell pumps supply the eight-cylinder efficiently with lubricant, consistently delivering exactly the right amount for the engine. Wet sump lubrication optimised for engine dynamics, in turn, ensures appropriate lubrication also in extreme braking manoeuvres. The entire system features two oil sumps – a small one in front of the front axle subframe and a larger sump further back. A separate reflow pump, in turn, extracts oil from the front oil sump and pumps it to the sump at the rear.
Eight individual throttle butterflies with electronic control

Individual throttle butterflies for each cylinder, a technology commonly used in motorsport, are the ideal solution to give the engine an immediate, direct response at all times. The new power unit in the BMW M3 therefore comes with eight individual throttle butterflies, four on each row of cylinders operated by separate actuators. This high-tech throttle butterfly management is fully electronic and extremely fast, giving the engine a smooth and sensitive response at low engine speeds and an immediate reaction to the driver’s commands whenever he wishes to use the full power of the engine.
Flow-optimised air intake

To ensure an immediate response and superior dynamics of the engine at all times, the throttle butterflies in the intake manifolds are positioned very close to the intake valves. The specific length and diameter of the intake funnels also benefit the oscillating pipe charge principle. To minimise weight, finally, both the intake funnels and air collector are made of a light composite material with a 30 per cent share of glass-fibre.
Innovative exhaust system

Through its design and configuration, the exhaust system for the new V8 power unit optimises the cylinder charge cycle, ensuring an optimum surge of power and torque at all times. And again, this component has been designed and built from the start for consistent lightweight qualities.

The exhaust manifolds are made in an internal high-pressure remoulding process, the desired contours of the stainless-steel pipes being shaped from inside under pressure of up to 800 bar. The result is extremely thin walls measuring just 0.65-1.00 millimetres (0.0256-0.0394″) in thickness, optimising flow conditions with minimum resistance, light weight, and optimum response of the catalytic converters.

Exhaust emissions are cleaned by no less than four catalysts and the engine naturally complies both with the European EU4 standard and the US LEV 2 requirements.
Even better performance than before: the engine control unit

The engine control unit featured on the V8 has also been upgraded to an even higher standard than before, ensuring optimum coordination of all engine functions. Taking more than 50 input signals, for example, the control unit determines the optimum ignition timing individually for each cylinder and operating stroke, the ideal flow conditions, exactly the right amount of fuel injection, and the optimum injection timing. At the same time the system calculates and sets exactly the right camshaft angles (angle spread), as well as the respective position of the eight individual throttle butterflies. And last but not least, the control unit enhances and masterminds specific BMW M functions such as the clutch, transmission, steering, and brakes.

Yet a further function of the engine control unit is to perform a wide range of on-board diagnostic functions with various diagnostic routines for servicing at the workshop as well as other functions and the efficient management of peripheral units and systems.
An outstanding highlight in engine management: ion flow technology

A particular highlight in engine management is ion flow technology detecting any knocking in the engine as well as the risk of misfiring or miscombustion. Contrary to conventional processes and technologies, this function is now performed directly where it counts, that is right there in the combustion chamber itself. To provide this highly efficient control, each cylinder is monitored and controlled via the spark plug to determine any knocking tendency. At the same time the system checks the ignition for smooth and correct operation, and recognises any misfiring.

The spark plug therefore serves as an actuator for the ignition and as a sensor observing the combustion process, distinguishing in this way between miscombustion and misfiring. And through this double function performed by the spark plug, diagnostic requirements in maintaining and servicing the engine are also facilitated.
Greater efficiency and dynamics provided by Brake Energy Regeneration

To further enhance the efficiency of the new V8 power unit, Brake Energy Regeneration ensures intelligent engine current management concentrating the generation of electric power for the on-board network on the overrun phases and the application of the brakes. This serves to charge the car’s battery without tapping on engine power and, accordingly on the energy contained in the fuel burnt. As long as the engine is running under power, on the other hand, accelerating and pulling the car, the alternator generally remains disconnected.

Apart from particularly efficient generation of electric current, this also helps to provide more drive power when accelerating, making the car even more dynamic and agile on the road.

First it was Honda who started selling their Type R Child Racing Seat and now it looks like BMW is getting in on the action as well. The Sauber F1 Junior Seat looks like it was pulled directly from a miniature F1 car, and will accommodate kids in the II and III weight classes. That means from 33 to 79 lbs or about ages 3.5 to 12. (What 12 year old uses a car seat?)

The backrest and side supports of the seat are also fully adjustable, and slide together making sure they’re always in the correction proportion. There’s even a centimeter scale on the backrest that corresponds to the height of the child which makes it easy to set the right seat height.

And based on previous model carseats that come with the BMW F1 branding, you can expect to pay around $1,000 to keep your kids safe and comfortable.

Replacing the old giant of a luxury saloon BMW lovingly dubbed the 7-Series, is another, well, giant of a luxury saloon sporting the same design as the older 7 but if its safe to say, a different look. Bigger kidney grills that ape the nostrils of a pissed off hog are new to the 2009 7-Series, so are the butterfly wing tail lights but if you haven’t noticed, these are all taken off BMWs design study cars, the grills are off the concept CS, the tail lights are a spin off from the 5-Series facelift, the stance and ride height of the car seem very X6, and of course, there’s always that Bangle touch.

A 300 km/h top speed, 0-100 km/h in just 4,9 seconds, 375 hp and an engine’s peak torque of 420 Nm: These are the characteristics of the latest G-POWER development for the BMW Z4 3.0i.

In addition to the increase in power output of 144 hp for the 6- cylinder engine, that normally produces 231 hp, the G-POWER offers a complete tuning program for the Bavarian roadster consisting of: Aerodynamic body kit, light-alloy wheels, suspension modifications, high-performance brake system and exclusive interior components.

G-POWER offers superchargers system for increased power output looking back on 25 years of experience in tuning BMW automobiles. The new G-POWER EVO III supercharger system is an evolution, based on the well known systems for the Z4 2,2 to 3,0 l six- cylinder engines of the BMW Z4. Its core is an ASA T1-12 supercharger from the all new “black-line” edition that features ceramic ball bearings for an increased rpm limit of the charger. Accordingly the boost rises to a higher pick of 0,6 bar rel. , which is cooled down by a large air-to-air intercooler and controlled by an Dual Flow bypass system. To keep the oil temperatures at level the G-POWER EVO III system is equipped with a thermostat controlled oil cooler, that prevents the ASA supercharger from overheating. On the exhaust side the G-POWER EVO III system features a complete exhaust system with racing-headers and catalysts. This measure optimizes power yield, throttle response and also ensures the engine’s thermal health. Specially developed mapping for engine electronics coordinate the perfect interaction of all new components.

The results of the G-POWER treatment are impressive: With 375 hp at 6.450 rpm and 420 Nm torque at 4.650 rpm the standard 231 hp strong BMW Z4 3.0i becomes a true eli”M”inator. With a sprint time from rest to 100 km/h of 4.9 seconds and to 200 km/h in 15,1 seconds the G-POWER G4 is at level with the BMW Z4M and finally outruns it with a top speed of 300-km/h. The conversion of the standard engine to the G-POWER EVO III configuration is 18,850,00 Euro including the installation; which can only be done at our headquarters’ workshop in Autenzell Bavaria.

The enormous performance places extreme demands on aerodynamics, tires, suspension and brakes. The G-POWER front apron replaces the production part in its entirety. Its large air inlets provide optimal supply of cooling air for the high performance air-to-air intercooler. At the same time the spoiler minimizes lift on the front axle at high speeds. The G-POWER rocker panels smooth the airflow between the wheel houses and give the Z4 a longer, lower and sleeker appearance. Lift on the rear axle is reduced by the G-POWER rear apron, that features the needed openings for the 4 pipe G-POWER rear muffler.

The G-POWER Silverstone 20-inch light-alloy wheels that fill out the space beneath the wheel arches perfectly, underline the distinctive new look of the G-POWER equipped BMW Z4, are mounted in sizes 9.0 J x 20 with size 245/30 ZR 20 tires in front and size 10.0 J x 20 wheels with size 285/25 ZR 20 tires on the rear axle.

The large wheels make room for the G-POWER high-performance brake system with eight-piston fixed calipers and 380 x 34 millimeter brake discs on the front axle. The Z4 handling can be made even sportier by installing the height-adjustable G-POWER coil-over suspension RS with nine selectable settings each for bound and rebound.

The G-POWER EVO III supercharger system is available for all BMW Z4 3.0i with manual transmission, along with the numerous items from the extensive G-POWER tuning accessories lineup.

Source: Tune and Mod