BMW 3-Series F30 – Automobiles Review

Prior-Design BMW 3-Series F30 PD-M1 With New Aerodynamic Kit

BMW‘s sixth generation 3-Series F30 sedan is in fact one of the best-selling cars in the world and now goes under the professional car of the specialist from Prior Design. The four-cylinder 2.0-litre petrol unit under the hood of this BMW develops 245 (180 kW) and 350Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque.

This means that for it is effortless to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds. Other numbers include an exceptional 44 mpg on combined cycle with CO2emissions below 150g/km. But to go further into details, the Aerodynamic Kit included in this particular case is the PD-M1.

The entire aerodynamic package for the Prior Design BMW 3-Series F30 PD-M1 is made from DURA-FLEX, which is high quality material with exceptional excellent surface structure which delivers sufficient flexibility and stability.

The kit includes exactly the following: PDM-1 front bumper, PDM-1 rear bumper, PDM-1 side skirts, PDM-1 rear trunk spoiler, and of course – mounting material.

Source: Prior Design

March 11, 2013

BMW test driver crashes in a 3-Series F30 Hybrid

Horrible accident happened on the Autobahn in Germany. A BMW 3-Series Hybrid Prototype crashed severely in a truck. The driver of the car had no passengers, but he is not alive. The crash was on September 21 on the A92 near the automaker’s Dingolfing factory.The test driver obviously was running the 3-Series Hybrid at high speeds while passing several trucks and one of them pulled out. Despite the reaction of the driver, he didn’t manage to safe himself and the impact was inevitable. The car went under the rear trailer and he had no chance (check the pictures).The A92 was closed for several hours due to the difficulties of recovering the crashed car.Of course, there is ongoing investigation which will explain how this terrible accident happened.May the driver rest in peace.

September 24, 2012

Vogtland Suspension for BMW 3 Series

It’s hard to imagine that the BMW 3 Series, the current one, needs a suspension revision. In fact it doesn’t. Even Vogtland themselves admit so. However they have provided one nevertheless. It’s for the hardcore fans of sideways lunacy and track day goers.

I say suspension but the whole thing is just a set of springs which lower the car by 30 mm. Supposedly, one would benefit from the lower center of gravity and the better sway control. Nobody can’t be quite sure if all works out, but at the very least, the F30 gets a cooler and more desirable stance. A stance that costs $304. For that you get also a TÜV certificate and a two year guarantee.

And the springs themselves are not what you’d call outdated – manufactured from high strength “chromium-silicon alloy”. Haven’t got the slightest ideal what that means but it just sounds cool.

Source: Vogtland

March 30, 2012

AC Schnitzer BMW 3-Series F30

The official tuning company of BMW – AC Schnitzer has revealed some small pictures of the new updated 3-Series F30. The AC Schnitzer F30 will make its official debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, next month. Until then, you can check the images below to get some information about it.

The exterior is slightly touched with adding new front and rear skirts and sets of different wheels in dimensions from 18” to 20” fitted with proper tires. There is no information about the interior, but the owners won’t be disappointed. A set of aluminum ACS pedals are planned as well as ACS floor mats and sports steering wheel and knob.

Performance packages will be available for the new turbocharged petrol and diesel engines. The new 28i is expected to develop more than 300PS with just an ECU re-map and sports exhaust system. The twin-turbocharged 2.0 liter four-cylinder petrol now delivers 245PS (180 kW) and 350Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque.

Stay tuned for more pictures and information about the ACS F30.

Source: AC Schnitzer

February 23, 2012

2012 BMW 328i and 335i Sedans – Price

BMW Announces Prices for All-New 3 Series: 2012 BMW 328i and 335i Sedans priced at $35 795 and $43 295 respectively

Just before a couple of hours BMW of North America had made an announcement of the prices for the all-new 2012 BMW 3 Series Sedans. The 2012 328i Sedan will be priced from $35 795 while the 2012 335i Sedan will be priced from $43 295. Of course in the stated prices is included destination and handling (which costs $895). The base price of $320 and $370 increase over the outgoing models, nevertheless, as an addition to the brand new redesigned exterior and interior, the new cars include a significantly higher level of standard equipment. If you wonder what it might be, it is the following: a 6.5-inch central display with iDrive controller, Bluetooth connectivity, USB/iPod interface, 8-Speed Automatic Transmission, Automatic Start/Stop, Dynamic Driving Control with ECO PRO Mode and Brake Energy Regeneration. Further improvement is made with larger wheels and tires, which go as standard equipment for both models.

The sixth generation BMW 3 Series Sedan raised the question once again about the benchmark by which all sport sedans are measured. Not surprisingly the pioneering history of the 3 Series is taken as an inspiration for the new sports sedan. Every BMW admirer would love the new powerful styling that is actually a fresh interpretation and conscientious development of traditional BMW design. These all-new 3 Series will without exception set very high standards for performance and handling, for luxury, technology and last but not least – for efficiency.

To go further into details, the 328i Sedan is equipped with its TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder engine. On the other hand we have the 335i, which features the BMW’s TwinPower Turbo 3.0-liter inline six. Both will be available in a trio of trim and equipment versions – the Sport Line, Luxury Line and Modern Line. This is to be made because as usual BMW presents its own individual take on the character of the sports sedan, and of course – they care about the customer individual taste.

The all-new BMW 3 Series Sedan will debut at the North American International Auto Show in January and arrive in US showrooms in February 2012 as a 2012 model.