2012 BMW M5 Concept debuts in Shanghai Motor Show 2011

Prototypes had long been projecting strong cast shadows on the production car, at the Auto Shanghai exhibition (21 to 28 April 2011) it is: BMW unveiled a concrete preview of the coming everyday cars: the Concept M5. Visually, the expected future production model is not significantly different from the study.
Also in the side view reveals the M5, at least those who know his potential. M-specific 20-inch twin-spoke design fill out the wheel arches and close due to the wide track of the vehicle is flush with the body. The wheels are equipped with a mixing tires, the format front 265/35 ZR20 rear, and is 295/30 ZR20. Must not miss the typical M gills on the front side wall. The M5, they are surrounded by a chrome frame and a chrome bar split in half. This will, in addition to the side indicators and the M logo.

The fifth-generation M5 gets a new, high-revving V8 with M-Power twin Turbo. Compared to the V10 predecessors, he has become stronger, but will also consume one-quarter less fuel and emit pollutants. The exact performance and consumption data, BMW has still covered. As confirmed by CEO Kay Segler M some time ago in an interview with the editorial team, the new engine is based on the X5 drives in M ​​/ M. There X6 provides the eight-cylinder 555 hp and sends a torque of 680 Nm onto the crankshaft. In the M5, it could then well be 580-600 hp.

The serial version of the new BMW will be in autumn 2011 on the market, prices there is still no information. The predecessor with 507 hp V10 was to have as a sedan from 86 200 € 94 100 € and they combine from.

BMW M3 Pick-up: One-piece with twinkling Note - with interior photos

As some time ago Erlkönig a BMW M3 pick-up was caught on the Nurburgring, opinions were divided: April Fool's joke or one-off? Now it is: the rapid delivery van is both.

What is surprising is the high cost of development, which is the rapid pick-up basis. BMW, confirms extensive testing and tuning drives on the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring. For an April Fool's joke, it would certainly have been enough to change the M3 to the computer. But the M GmbH is a real converted vehicle. In addition to the cargo area and striking a removable Targa roof is one of the highlights. To the special rear adjusts a payload of up to 450 kilograms. In terms of drive it is the V8 with 420 hp, but the chassis was specifically adapted and refined the aerodynamics. The empty weight of the M3 pick-up is around 50 kg below that of the M3 convertible, the removable roof brings an additional 20 kilograms less.

The cargo area is covered with aluminum-sheet structure, according to BMW, up to 20 stow golf bags. But not enough, the first M3 ever is the pick-up equipped with a trailer hitch. Nevertheless, confirmed the head of M GmbH, Kay Segler, 300 a ride with speedometer A series development of the M3 pick-up is not planned, the resulting single piece of street legal is a workshop-transport vehicle of the M GmbH used. A similar / slag is already in the 1980s on the basis of the then M3.

BMW Z4: fuel-saving driving fun roadster AC Schnitzer 99d

The two-liter turbo diesel from the fuel-saving three normally makes 163 hp. Schnitzer increased the power electronically to 190 bhp and the torque increased from 360 to 420 Newton meters. Top speed is called the tuner 235 km / h. From zero to 100 km / h. The diesel roadster in 6.9 seconds to sprint. The measured consumption of Schnitzer is 3.8 liters of diesel. This corresponds to CO2 emissions of around 99 grams per kilometer. Compared with the donor engine BMW 320d Efficient Dynamics is a fuel consumption advantage of 0.3 liters and a lower ten grams of CO2 emissions.


Even lighter wheels and brakes
35 kg of weight loss went to the account of lighter wheel and brake components. Each of the four 8.5 x 19 inch forged wheels is attached with titanium screws and weighs just 7.9, according Tuner kilograms. The high-performance brake system is equipped with lightweight rotors. The reduced unsprung mass will affect the driving experience: According to Schnitzer acts as the vehicle to 335 kg facilitated.

Active Aerodynamics
When the body Schnitzer sat at their own attachments. For example, consist of carbon front spoiler, sport front fender, the roof, the rear skirt inset and the trunk lid. Add to that a rear spoiler, a silver anodized front grille as well as so-called "Bonnet Vents, louvers in the hood. Schnitzer also installed the active aerodynamics in the BMW 520d: A flap in the grille opens only when needed and ensures the closed state for a better flow of air flow. The lowering by 30 millimeters by a racing chassis will also reduce drag.

Interior with iPhone integration
The inmates take up carbon bucket seats with leather place. As an Apple multimedia gimmick is iphone4. Click on the access to all data from the onboard computer is possible. For example, the consumption or the function of the particle filter can be reviewed. In addition, the smartphone is designed to play music, to make phone calls hands-free option for navigating and surfing the web.


Unsaleable technology support
A portion of these components and modifications Schnitzer offers in its program for each Z4. The 99d is to be understood as a technology and remains unique. If there were to buy it, it would cost 149 000 €.

2011 BMW M3 GTS by G-Power Official Details and Photos

A few months ago we told you that the tuners by G-Power, created a series of "fastest car of BMW , cook optimized version of the GTS modification of the BMW M3.

Then the German tuning house says its BMW M3 GTS finally be able to show the army of the Porsche 911 GT3 RS who is boss in the competitions.

From today's official information shows that the G-Power version of the most powerful BMW M3 can shop much, much more.

Tuners were able to inflated power German car to 450 hp to a staggering 720 horsepower by increasing engine capacity by 10%, adding turbo system G-POWER SK II CS "Sporty Drive", integration of new pistons and more.

BMW M3 Pickup ultimately explained - Funny April Fool [ video]

There is no way we could not remember the spy photos that were released last week of the BMW M3 Pickup. Eventually the car was not the ZTechnik, but the BMW was preparing itself protapriliatiki farce. The Autoblog.com spoke with Dirk Arnold, director of development and BMW said it protapriliatiki farce. It is almost impossible to construct such a model ever from BMW.




The car will be presented with the M5 Concept 1 April in Munich together with some original versions of the M3 will not ever go out in the production of which will be located between the Pickup and the version we see. Another version will be a retractable hardtop M3 might eventually it will see the light of the production line.

Finally released a video during the test in foggy Nurburgring.

Official: BMW 1 Series M Coupe MotoGP Safety Car Photo Gallery

The morning can be seen the first live pictures of the BMW 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car for the 2011 MotoGP, and in the afternoon, the BMW has all the details. Stylistically time the designation stickers, features a new front spoiler, large spoiler, black rims, black tailpipes exhaust hood with air intakes and black grille.

Mechanically the only changes found in the new sports exhaust titanium Akrapovic, the new suspension and stronger brakes and has lost weight since it has many pieces of carbon and polycarbonate. The interior fitted with roll cage, a pair of sport bucket seats and 6 point belts. The MotoGP season starts this Sunday, March 20 with the Grand Prix of Qatar where 1M MotoGP Safety Car will debut.

BMW M3 pick-up surprise at the Ring

We are not yet on April 1.

Accuracy useful because admit that discovering a BMW M3 pick-up run on the Nurburgring for what looks like a finalization looks very much like an April Fool.

These photos were released by autoblog.com which repeatedly asserts that these pictures are "real. "

For now, no information is available. The same source refers to a vehicle directly developed by BMW.

So maybe this is it a nod for a BMW concept car tuning show, genre Essen Motor Show.

Future BMW i8 in Extreme Cold Test Video

I8 expected that 2013 will be a 2 +2 coupe with hybrid battery and my faith in the butt very long. You can see the video, the i8 is not silent and sound is not really smooth. However, it promises a 0-100km / h in 4.8 seconds with 2 electric motors placed on each axle and a 3 cylinder diesel 1.5-liter, all offering about 330 hp and improved fuel economy. However, rumors suggest that this 3-cylinder heat would be replaced by a 4 cylinder.

New spy photos of 2014 BMW i8 Super Car

After three years the market will show the new BMW i8, which will be made based Vision EfficientDynamics.
Presented two years ago attracted great interest concept is logical and most of new technology and design style it to be transferred to the new production model of the Bavarian company.


On the Internet we saw the first spy photos of tests of the car in winter conditions. Until the car is still quite some time, but now the company working mainly on the platform of i8, and in future engines. It appears that so far the appearance of the car is very close to the concept, but it is clear that there will be changes it closer to those applied in series production standards, as well as other style i models.

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BMW launches new package for the Z4 2012

BMW introduced a novelty in Geneva, Switzerland For further options, Z4 roadster, the German company launched a package of special design for the model. The special kit was named Pure Balance Design and includes changes in body paint, and new details inside the vehicle.

In the photos, the BMW Z4 has earned a metallic paint color Mineral White, who "gives an impression of brightness, in the literal sense. " Other colors will be available by the brand, both for cars with metallic paints and solid.

The interior of the Z4 with the package passed by Pure Balance minor adjustments and received sport seats, leather color Cohibra Brown, a console with black leather upholstery, and wood details.

2013 BMW Vision ConnectedDrive Concept Live Geneva Motor Show 2011

BMW Vision ConnectedDrive Concept Live

BMW Vision ConnectedDrive Concept Live interior

The concept study is presented as a two-seater roadster inspired visually to the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics of 2009. This is evident from the strong emphasis on the width of a horizontal lamp and flat kidney. A special feature of the exterior of the BMW ConnectedDrive Vision is the door concept. Inspired, it is of the electro-mechanical retractable doors of the BMW Z1 1988th This one is driving, even with open doors possible and allowed. The new Geneva-study is the idea to extend them. Two sliding door elements - one inside, one outside - will disappear when the door opening in the vehicle body and thus allow the entry. While the outer shell moves forward, the inner shell disappears in a counter-movement in the rear of the vehicle. Even the BMW ConnectedDrive Vision is driving with an open outer door, a central aspect.

New spy photos of BMW M5 2013

At the moment the car passes through the winter tests somewhere in Scandinavia where they are made and the latest spy photos.


The premiere is planned for this fall of the Frankfurt Motor Show. It is now known that "hot five" will replace its current naturally aspirated engine V10, with bi-turbo V8 with a volume of 4.4 liters and an estimated 570 hp power

To remember that now the current model offers a capacity of 500 hp Now the future of the M5 engine can be seen in other "hot" version of "petition" - Alpina B5 Biturbo.

According to experts, however, both cars will have quite different exhaust systems and technologies of fuel injection. M5 is expected to have a new dual-clutch transmission, while B5 is an automatic gearbox with eight grades.

BMW ConnectedDrive Vision in Geneva: Exciting networked

With an exciting study and other BMW innovations in luggage to travel to Geneva Motor Show (3 to 13 March 2011). The highlight at the booth of Bayern will be without doubt the BMW ConnectedDrive Vision, which gives the brand an outlook on the possibilities of networking in the car.

The concept study is presented as a two-seater roadster inspired visually to the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics of 2009. This is evident from the strong emphasis on the width of a horizontal lamp and flat kidney. A special feature of the exterior of the BMW ConnectedDrive Vision is the door concept. Inspired, it is of the electro-mechanical retractable doors of the BMW Z1 1988th This one is driving, even with open doors possible and allowed. The new Geneva-study is the idea to extend them. Two sliding door elements - one inside, one outside - will disappear when the door opening in the vehicle body and thus allow the entry. While the outer shell moves forward, the inner shell disappears in a counter-movement in the rear of the vehicle. Even the BMW ConnectedDrive Vision is driving with an open outer door, a central aspect.

BMW leads Turbo petrol engine with four cylinders, a - debut in the X1 xDrive28i

While Audi has long been on turbo petrol engine, BMW has not a single program in the current model four-cylinder petrol engine with turbocharger. Now the changes: In the X1 xDrive28i from the spring of 2011 no longer operates the 258-horsepower three-liter six-cylinder, but a turbocharged four-cylinder with 245 horsepower - a further step towards downsizing.

The new engine delivers 245 hp at 5,000 rpm. The maximum torque of 350 Newton meters is 40 meters higher than the Newton six-cylinder. It is also already in place until 1250 at 2,600 rpm. This requires the X1 xDrive28i with the standard six-speed manual 6.1 seconds for the sprint to 100 km / h, with automatic, it is 6.5 seconds. This latter variant just 0.3 seconds faster than the old version of the X1 xDrive28i, which is offered with automatic transmission.

Soon a four-cylinder engine on the BMW Z4

BMW plans to replace the inline 6-cylinder 204 hp entry-level roadster to its downsized by a block of only four cylinders by the end of the year.
Currently consists of four models, all with a straight six engine, the range of the BMW Z4 will soon evolve to accommodate a four-cylinder engine. This operation downisizing, announced on Twitter by our American colleagues of Automobile Magazine, would be to the detriment of the entry-level version sDrive23i, which would thus lose its 6-cylinder 204 horsepower.

The new block should not be less powerful. It will therefore comprise at least 200 horsepower. The operation could take place in the year, perhaps for the Frankfurt Motor Show scheduled for the fall.

As iconic as it is, if confirmed, this decision is not a real surprise, BMW is already on its way of downsizing for many other models. So will the M5 does the V10 to V8, the future will host a series does a 3-cylinder gasoline engine and four cylinders will they be produced in collaboration with PSA.

Detroit 2011 BMW M Coupe 1 series live pics

The wait has been long! If the car has been unveiled in photo and video is actually the first time she gets naked for the public, just months before its launch. Unsurprisingly, the Series 1M is presented in its classic orange livery. A color that brings out nicely lines and shield worked very front. Superb. Too bad the rear is less successful. Recall that the small sports car that is meant the spiritual heir of the first E30 M3 has an inline six-cylinder 3.0-liter twin-turbo 340hp with a torque of 45.9 Kgm 1500tr/mn available soon.
Performance and competition

0-100km / h and is performed in 4.9 seconds. The small sport will be the direct competitor of another German, Audi RS3 also equipped with 340HP, but which are extracted from a 2.5 liter 5-cylinder turbo. Strongly he came at the Geneva Motor Show where it will hopefully in the other two colors in the catalog: White "Alpine"or Black "Sapphire "

2012 Bmw 6 Series 650i Convertible Live Photos and Details

A new generation of the BMW 6-series is shown at the Auto Show in Detroit - the first Bavarian company introduced the car in a public body. Length of the new "six" is 4.894 mm, width - 1894 mm and height - 1365 mm. The car kept folding multilayer soft top that retracts in 19 seconds and can be expanded back to 24 at speeds up to 40 km / h.

Under the hood of a cabriolet 640i - three-liter inline-"Six" power of 320 hp and torque 450 Nm. The more powerful 650i is equipped with a 4.4-liter V8 turbo engine a maximum power of 407 hp Acceleration to 100 km / h makes them 5,7 and 5.0 seconds respectively.