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BMW 1-Series Performance Upgrades

BMW will exhibit a number of Performance Accesorries for the new 2012 1-Series at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The newly developed range for the interior includes a variety of products the design of which perfectly adapts to the character of the BMW Lines. These features are exclusive available for 1-Series for the first time.

The Performance Package includes a new front and rear bumpers, modified side skirts and carbon fiber mirrors. The suspension is also improved and lowered for perfect stance and handling.

Last, but not least, M GmbH added nice 19” alloy wheels and big performance brakes behind them.

The interior boasts a sports steering wheel, some carbon fiber and Alcantara and new floor mats. The changes are more likely to catch your attention, instead of helping the car to move faster.

Still, BMW Performance power kit for the BMW 135i will be available. It will boost the 3.0 liter twin-turbo six-cylinder engine with 20PS (15 kW) to 326PS (240 kW). The power unit is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission or 7-speed double-clutch sports automatic transmission.

There is no price list for the products, yet!

Source: BMW

September 7, 2011

2012 BMW 1-Series 116i ES Price – £19 375

2012 BMW 1-Series will hit the UK market on 17 September 2011, with a choice of three diesel and two petrol engines. The price tag is £19 375 otr for a BMW 116i ES. This is the second generation 1-Series as the first had huge success all over the world.

However, this is a completely different car featuring a unique and rewarding combination of agile, precise handling, improved aesthetics and innovative technology.

As we speaking for technology, the new 1-Series will be available with the superb 116d EfficientDynamics, which breaks the 100g/km mark.

2012 BMW 1-Series remains the only rear-wheel drive car in its class and with its highly powerful and efficient TwinPower petrol and diesel engines, offers a sporty but fuel-efficient proposition boosted by BMW’s EfficientDynamics technologies fitted as standard.

The previous generation BMW 1 Series has had enormous success selling more than 2.2 million units globally, as well as being the first car in the premium compact segment.

Model	Power HP	Torque NM	0 to 100 km/h	Top Speed km/h	Combined mpg	CO2 Emissions g/km	Pricing OTR
BMW 116i	136	220	8.5	209	49.6	132	£19375
BMW 118i	170	250	7.4	225	47.9	137	£21985
BMW 116d	116	260	10.3	199	62.8	117	£20195
BMW 118d	143	320	8.9	212	62.8	118	£22030

2012 BMW 1-Series FrontSide

Standard equipment
Auto Start-Stop, six-speed manual transmission, 16-inch light alloy wheels, four airbags, DSC+, Drive Performance Control with ECO PRO, BMW Business radio with single CD player, air-conditioning, 60:40 folding rear seats, child seat ISOFIX attachments, Move cloth upholstery and leather steering wheel.

Other specifications– SE: Freestanding high-resolution 6.5” flatscreen monitor and iDrive controller, Bluetooth hands-free facility with USB audio interface and a multi-function leather steering wheel with speed limiting function.– BMW Sport: Sport style 17-inch star-spoke light-alloy wheels, Dark Chrome exhaust pipe and high-gloss black kidney grille, central air intake trim, side intake surrounds and rear bumper trim. Exclusive sport design sports seats, leather sports steering wheel, high-gloss black interior trim with Coral Red or grey accents.– BMW Urban: Urban style 17-inch V-spoke light alloy wheels, chrome kidney grille with white slat sides and trim bar for the central air intake, amongst a host of stylish design details. Inside, Metro cloth/leather seats, leather sports steering wheel and an acrylic glass interior trim in black or white with Oxide Silver accents.

Optional highlights High-beam Assistant, Adaptive Headlights, Park Assist, Reversing Assist Camera, Lane Departure Warning including Collision Warning, cruise control with brake function, speed-limit and no-passing information. In addition, occupants can benefit from internet connectivity, smartphone and music player integration, real-time traffic information, as well as web radio, Facebook and Twitter apps.

2012 BMW 1-Series

Source: BMW

July 29, 2011

Eisenmann Sport Exhaust System for the BMW 1-Series M Coupe

Eisenmann now offers a complete sport exhaust system with 4-pipe end for the BMW 1M coupe – E82. The tuning company crafts the entire exhaust system for the BMW by hand.

The new sport exhaust system offers optimized flow characteristics, sporty sound and of course, more power. A comparison measurement with the original exhaust system demonstrated a performance increase by 10PS (7 kW).

The entire exhaust system includes of a middle silencer and rear muffler. It is made of high-quality stainless steel for which Eisenmann guarantees the best quality.

The exhaust system’s world premiere will be celebrated at the IAA (International Motor Show) in Frankfurt, Germany, from September 15th to 25th, 2011.

However, the complete system is immediately available to buy. The middle silencer is available from Eisenmann with EC approval for 535.50 EURO, including VAT. The rear muffler with four tailpipes in a diameter of 83 millimetres costs 1309 Euro.

Eisenmann Sport Exhaust System BMW 1-Series M Coupe

Source: Eisenmann

July 25, 2011

2012 BMW 1-Series Urban Line

2012 BMW 1-Series Urban line is available with a choice between five engines.

The petrol range includes turbocharged 1.6 liter with 170PS (125 kW) and 250Nm in 118i and turbocharged 1.6 liter with 136PS (100 kW) and 220Nm in 116i.

The diesel line features 2.0 liter with 184PS (135 kW) and 380Nm in 120d, 2.0 liter with 143PS (103 kW) and 320Nm in 118d and 2.0 liter with 116PS (85 kW) and 260Nm in 116d.

BMW ConnectedDrive will be offered as an option for the new 1 Series. Among the extras you will find High-beam assistance, Adaptive Headlights, parking assistance, reversing camera, Lane Departure Warning including Collision Warning, cruise control with brake function, speed-limit and no-passing information, Internet connectivity, increased smartphone and music player integration, real-time traffic information, and web radio, Facebook and Twitter apps.

Source: BMW

July 15, 2011

Kelleners Sport BMW 1-Series M Coupe KS1-S

Kelleners Sport has revealed a stunning tuning package for BMW 1-Series M Coupe. The project name is Kelleners Sport KS1-S and includes both – styling and performance upgrades.

The high-revving inline six-cylinder engine with twin-turbochargers now produces whopping 410PS (301 kW), instead of the factory’s 340PS (250 kW) and a hefty torque – 550Nm (from 450Nm). The result is a decline in weight to power ratio from 4.4 to 3.8 kg per hp. The results are achieved thanks to a stainless-steel system and probably an ECU re-map.

Kelleners Sport KS1-S stands on enormous Hamburg or Berlin design wheels in dimensions 9J x 20” at the front and 10J x 20” at the rear fitted with 245/30 R20 and 265/30 R20, respectively.

The stance as well as the handling is improved with an adjustable coil-over suspension system.

The exterior boasts decorative strips on the bonnet, roof and side sills. New front spoiler lip and a 3-part MS grill insert made of stainless-steel.

The interior boasts top-quality perforated leather and velvety Alcantara in contrasting black and white, logos on the headrests and floor mats and a lot of aluminum elements. The sports steering wheel is fitted with Alcantara applications.

Kelleners Sport BMW 1-Series M Coupe KS1-S

Source: Kelleners Sport

July 11, 2011

KW BMW 1-series M Coupe

KW now offers Variant 3 coilover for BMW 1-Series M Coupe. The suspension kit will further improve the handling of the sport variant of 1-Series. The enhanced adjustable compression damping allows the M Coupe to expertly master sharp bends. So, the car is easier to handle at high speeds and the driver receives greater response from the road.

However, if you think that the comfort will suffer, you are wrong. At low speed, the impact of transverse joints is no longer transferred unfiltered into the passenger cabin for example. So, you receive not only stiffened suspension, but a better comfort, too.

Of course, the stance can be adjusted to your taste – thanks to the continuously variable suspension lowering . BMW 1-Series M Coupe with KW Coilover Variant 3 can be lowered between 10 and 35 millimetres at the front and 5 and 25 millimetres at the rear axle.

Last, but not least, there are six levels of firmness. The price of this pleasure is 1879 Euro including VAT, so if you are considering a suspension upgrade for your 1-Series M Coupe, KW has the answer.

KW BMW 1-series M Coupe

Source: KW

June 8, 2011

2012 BMW 1-Series

BMW has announced the second generation of 1 Series. The entry series of the manufacturer will hit the market in 2012 and it is completely different car compared to the first generation.

The body is 85 mm longer, wheelbase 30 mm longer, front track 51 mm wider and rear track 72 mm wider than previous model. The height remains unchanged, but the width is increased with 17 mm. This results to a bigger luggage compartment – 360 litres. The rear seats can be folded 40/20/40.

2012 BMW 1 Series remains the only car in this segment with rear wheel drive, so it will continue to give sheer driving pleasure.

However, the new design is not the best, which the manufacturer could offer, but probably we will get used to it. Still, the sporty design and the elegant proportions are present.

The engine range will include a new 1.6 litre petrol with 136PS (100 kW) in 116i and 170PS (125 kW) in 118i. The diesels – 116d with 116PS (85 kW), 118d with 143PS (105 kW) and 120d with 184PS (135 kW).

BMW ConnectedDrive will be offered as an option for the new 1 Series. There are also High-beam assistance, Adaptive Headlights, parking assistance, reversing camera, Lane Departure Warning including Collision Warning, cruise control with brake function, speed-limit and no-passing information, Internet connectivity, increased smartphone and music player integration, real-time traffic information, and web radio, Facebook and Twitter apps.

2012 BMW 1-Series

2012 BMW 1 Series:

BMW 118i: Four-cylinder in-line petrol engine with
BMW TwinPower Turbo technology package, consisting of twin-scroll turbocharger, High Precision Injection, VALVETRONIC and Double-VANOS variable valve control,
capacity: 1, 598 cc, output: 125 kW/170 hp at 4,800 rpm,
maximum torque: 250 Nm at 1,500 – 4,500 rpm,
acceleration [0 – 100 km/h]: 7.4 seconds,
maximum speed: 225 km/h,
combined-cycle fuel consumption*: 5.8 – 5.9 litres/100 kilometres,
CO2 emissions*: 134 – 137 g/km, emissions standard: EU5.

BMW 116i: Four-cylinder in-line petrol engine with
BMW TwinPower Turbo technology package, consisting of twin-scroll turbocharger, High Precision Injection, VALVETRONIC and Double-VANOS variable valve control,
capacity: 1,598 cc, output: 100 kW/136 hp at 4, 400 rpm,
maximum torque: 220 Nm at 1,350 – 4, 300 rpm,
acceleration [0 – 100 km/h]: 8.5 seconds,
maximum speed: 210 km/h,
combined-cycle fuel consumption*: 5.5 – 5.7 litres/100 kilometres,
CO2 emissions*: 129 – 132 g/km, emissions standard: EU5.

BMW 120d: Four-cylinder in-line diesel engine with
BMW TwinPower Turbo technology package, consisting of variable-geometry turbocharger, common-rail magnetic-valve direct injection
(max. injection pressure: 1,800 bar),
capacity: 1,955 cc, output: 135 kW/184 hp at 4, 000 rpm,
maximum torque: 380 Nm at 1,750 – 2, 750 rpm,
acceleration [0 – 100 km/h]: 7.2 seconds,
maximum speed: 228 km/h,
combined-cycle fuel consumption*: 4.5 – 4.6 litres/100 kilometres,
CO2 emissions*: 119 – 122 g/km, emissions standard: EU5.

BMW 118d: Four-cylinder in-line diesel engine with
BMW TwinPower Turbo technology package, consisting of variable-geometry turbocharger, common-rail, magnetic-valve direct injection (max. injection pressure: 1,600 bar),
capacity: 1,955 cc, output: 105 kW/143 hp at 4,000 rpm,
max. torque: 320 Nm at 1,750 – 2, 500 rpm,
acceleration [0 – 100 km/h]: 8.9 seconds,
maximum speed: 212 km/h,
combined-cycle fuel consumption*: 4.4 – 4.5 litres/100 kilometres,
CO2 emissions*: 115 – 118 g/km, emissions standard: EU5.

BMW 116d: Four-cylinder in-line diesel engine with
BMW TwinPower Turbo technology package, consisting of variable-geometry turbocharger with common-rail, magnetic-valve direct injection (max. injection pressure: 1,600 bar),
capacity: 1,955 cc, output: 85 kW/116 hp at 4,000 rpm,
maximum torque: 260 Nm at 1,750 – 2,500 rpm,
acceleration [0 – 100 km/h]: 10.3 seconds,
maximum speed: 200 km/h,
combined-cycle fuel consumption*: 4.3 – 4.5 litres/100 kilometres,
CO2 emissions*: 114 – 117 g/km, emissions standard: EU5.

Source: BMW

June 6, 2011

BMW 1 Series M Coupe Safety Car

BMW has announced a specially created 1 Series M Safety Car for MotoGP. The auto-maker is also offering other high-performance vehicles to be used by the Dorna Sports management team and IRTA officials.

On 19^th March, BMW 1 Series M Coupe will for the first time be deployed as the official Safety Car for the MotoGP events.

BMW 1 Series M Coupe is powered by a twin-turbo 3.0 liter inline six-cylinder with 340PS (250 kW) and 500Nm (369 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to a 6-speed manual transmission.

The BMW Safety Car features carbon fibre-reinforced bonnet featuring additional large air vents, as well as polycarbonate side and rear windows. There are also a lightweight titanium race exhaust system, an adjustable rear wing, new front apron and an additional splitter integrated on the underside of the apron.

The interior includes a rollcage, absence of rear seats, two racing bucket seats with 6-point safety belts, an M steering wheel in alcantara and a fire extinguisher.

The suspension is also improved – an adjustable race track set-up that includes a sports-tuned chassis in which the dampers are independently adjustable for bump and rebound.

The car stands on 19” wheels with tires in dimensions 255/35 at the front and 285/30 at the rear. The braking system of the BMW 1 Series M Coupe, already designed for extremely high demands, is replaced in the Safety Car with a 6-piston fixed-calliper racing brake system.

source: BMW

March 18, 2011

2011 BMW ActiveE

With the world premiere of the BMW Concept ActiveE at the beginning of 2010, just a year after presenting the MINI E, the BMW Group underscored the rapid and consistent continuation of its intensive research and development activities in the field of electric mobility. This concept has now become perceptible and tangible reality in the form of the BMW ActiveE.

February 22, 2011

Senkyr Motorsport BMW 1 Series GTR

BMW 1 Series Coupe GTR is specially created by Czech racing team Senkyr Motorsport. The staggering racing vehicle is based on E82 1 Series.The exterior is just staggering – complete wide body kit and massive rear wing.It is powered by 3.0 liter twin-turbo six-cylinder engine with 408PS at 7200RPM. The engine is mated to a 6-speed sequential Holinger RDS6 gearbox. (more…)

December 28, 2010

2012 BMW 1 Series M Coupe GTS?

All fans of BMW are waiting eagerly to find out how will look E82 1M Coupe and Car designer Jon Sibal may have a scoop on it.

The car is inspired by E36 LTW, E46 CSL and E92 GTS.

BMW 1M Coupe is expected to be powered by 3.0 liter inline six-cylinder twin-turbo engine with 340PS (250 kW).

However, the next 1M Coupe is coming in a few days but production will run only until the spring of 2012. That is a little more than a year on the assembly line. (more…)

December 3, 2010

VOGTLAND’s triple impact

VOGTLAND, the German-based suspension expert has released three individually-tuned show rides – BMW 1 Series, BMW X6 and Opel Astra – which perfectly demonstrate the versatility of the brand’s high-end vehicle components. Refined with the motto “less is more” in mind, the VOGTLAND rides boast fresh new wheel/tire combinations and suspensions. (more…)

June 22, 2010

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