Tag: BMW F11

  • Oxigin Concave Wheels BMW 5 and 7 Series

    The most recent wheel rim design “18 Concave” by the specialists from Oxigin Leichtmetallräder in Swabian Unterensingen perfectly suits the large models of BMW. The design is more than good enough and has a sort of explicit and specific style that contributes to the attractiveness of the BMW cars.

    The white BMW 5 series runs on Oxigin 18 which is in finish black full polish with undercut. Nevertheless, there is an option to choose between this one and black, graphite polish, as well as in eight colour polish versions, five neon shades and a variety of foil refinements. For the latest generation of the BMW 5 series F10 and F11, the tyres that are used are in size 9×20 and 10.5×20 in combination with the tyres sized 245/35ZR20 and 285/30ZR20. Additionally, the concave outline of the Oxygin 18 Concave are most noticeable in the white station wagon.  As depicted on the vehicle bellow, it is 45 mm at the front and as much as 67 mm at the rear axle.

    The wheels on the current BMW 7 are even bigger. For instance, the black F02 limousine runs on Oxigin 18 Concave which fits the vehicle perfectly. The combinations of the wheels and tyres are measured at 10×22 inch with 255/30R22 in the front and 11.5×22 inch with 295/25R22 in the rear. The front axle of this BMW uses 15 millimetres thick spacer discs as well.

    Finally, the number of sizes is different and varies too. It goes from 7.5×17 to 11.5×22 inches. The starting price is that of 149 Euro incl. VAT.

  • HARTGE BMW M550d xDrive Touring F11 – Test Drive [video]

    Hartge has published a video with their tuned BMW M550d xDrive Touring F11. The mighty diesel is doing several accelerations from 80 km/h to 200 km/h. It is really impressive, what a big station-wagon can do on the highway.

    BMW M550d xDrive Touring F11 is powered by a 3.0 liter three-turbocharged diesel with code name N57D30. The engine also features high-pressure piezo injectors and a lot of aluminum elements. It delivers 381HP (280 kW) and 740Nm (546 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited. The fuel economy is just 6.3 liters per 100 km. The engine is mated to an 8-speed ZF automatic gearbox and the power is put on the road through AWD system.

    The Hartge version boosts the engine to 438HP (322 kW) at 3,000RPM and 870Nm (642 lb-ft) of torque at just 2,900RPM. The price of the performance package is 2,689.40 including 19% VAT.

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRAOo4UTAd0

    Source: Hartge

  • HAMANN BMW 5 Series Touring F11

    Hamann Motorsport are ready with the special aerodynamics package for the latest BMW 5-Series Touring – F11. The tuning is based on the M-technology package and features four integrated LED daytime running lights and larger air inlets.

    The body kit includes new front lip spoiler, modified side skirts, new rear bumper with diffuser and two spoilers at the rear and at the roof. The car stands on enormous 21” light alloy wheels – Anodized Edition Race Design. They feature matt black central boss and high-gloss rim and are fitted with 255/30 ZR21 tires at the front and stunniong 295/25 ZR21 at the rear. The price of the set is €8390.

    Furthermore, Hamann offers Anniversary Evo alloys that comes in 20” or 21” sizes with a choice of silve or matt black.

    The F11 has been lowered with 35mm with the use of progressively-wound suspension springs. With such enormous wheels and lowered ride height, the car has seriously aggressive stance.

    There are no performance packages, besides the sports metal catalyzer with middle silencer for the 550i Touring.

    HAMANN BMW 5 Series Touring F11

    Source: Hamann