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BMW 2-Series 228i Coupe Track Handling Package [video]

The 2015 BMW 2-Series 228i Track Handling Package is officially unveiled. BMWBlog has published a lot of pictures and a video clip presenting the performance coupe. The car will be available to order in July, this year.

As we previously mentioned the Track Handling Package includes ///M Adaptive Suspension, Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires on unique 18” light-alloy wheels , Variable Sport Steering, and M Sport Brakes. The package will be available from July 2014 for both 6-speed manual and 8-speed Sport Automatic transmission-equipped BMW 228i Coupe models.

The /// M Adaptive Suspension lowers the ride height by 10mm and makes use of several sensors to provide a “comprehensive real-time profile of damping needs at all four corners to effectively read and adapt to the road” in a few milliseconds. In other words, the 228i with Track Handling Package will corner even sharper.

BMW 2-Series 228i is powered by a 2.0 liter TwinPower turbo gasoline engine with 245HP (180 kW) at 5,000RPM and 350Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque at just 1,250RPM. The engine is connected to an 8-speed automatic ZF gearbox sending the power to the rear wheels or a 6-speed manual variant. 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hW8kJMJvaU

Source: BimmerBlog

April 16, 2014

2015 BMW 2-Series 228i Coupe with Track Handling Package

BMW is going to offer a special Track Handling Package for the 2015 2-Series 228i Coupe in the US. Inspired by the original formula of BMW “S-package” vehicles manufactured in the course of the past three decades, the new Track Handling Package embraces the desires of the most enthusiastic BMW drivers.

The Track Handling Package includes /// M Adaptive Suspension, Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires on unique 18” light-alloy wheels , Variable Sport Steering, and M Sport Brakes. The package will be available from July 2014 for both 6-speed manual and 8-speed Sport Automatic transmission-equipped BMW 228i Coupe models. The Track Handling Package may be added to any 228i Coupe during the vehicle ordering process.

BMW 2-Series 228i is powered by a 2.0 liter TwinPower turbo gasoline engine with 245HP (180 kW) at 5,000RPM and 350Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque at just 1,250RPM. 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

Pricing will be announced closer to the on-sale date.

There is no doubt that the 2-Series 228i equipped with Track Handling Package will be extremely fun to drive and slide. What is more, it will set ultra-fast lap times and will compete with very tough track cars like Porsche Cayman and Lotus Elise. Still, the 228i will be a good everyday car with low fuel consumption and nice equipment.

Source: BMW US

April 15, 2014

Vorsteiner BMW F32 435i Alpine White

Vorsteiner BMW F32 435i Alpine White is the latest powerful creation of the California-based tuning company. There’s not much don on this BMW, but still – it makes us admire how simple modification can entirely transform the presence of the car. The latest 2014 model of the F32 was introduced in June last year. It captured with its head-turning and typical BMW design.

As a matter of fact, this particular 435i is equipped with a 3.0 liter turbocharged petrol unit that generates 300 horsepower (224 kW) and 406Nm (300 lb-ft) of torque. This means that the car effortlessly accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in only 5.3 seocnds on its way to a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

After the tuning performed by Vorsteiner, this stunning Alpine White BMW 435i now runs on Flow Forged V-FF 101 wheels finished in Matte Black. Of course, they were then fitted with 20×8.5” tyres at the front and 20×10” at the rear.

Vorsteiner’s latest in Lightweight Flow Forged Alloy Technology brings quality performance and keeps the car low in weight. This means that they add exceptional strength to the weight ratio. Enjoy the pictures below!

Source: Vorsteiner

April 11, 2014

BMW Driving Experience in Sweden

BMW has a great tradition teaching owners of ///M-powered cars how to use them correctly even in severe conditions such as ice, rain, snow, etc. The Driving Experience program has recently visited Arjeplog, Sweden, which is no less than 60 km south of the polar circle.

The test aimed to teach the drivers and owners of ///M cars, what to do on ice and snow, when sitting behind the steering wheel ofBMW M3 and particularly the E92 model.

BMW E92 M3 is simply brutal car, which hardly can be compared with anything else. It is powered by a magnificent high-revving S65B40 – 4.0 litre V8 delivering 420PS (309 kW) at 8300RPM and 400Nm (295 lb-ft) at 3900RPM. 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited. Without the limiter, E92 M3 can easily pass 300 km/h (186 mph).

Of course, the tested models were fitted with spiked tyres to maintain a little traction.

“The fastest option on asphalt is to make a clean streak, while drifting is the answer on slippery surfaces. The front of the car points towards the inside of the bend, so that the propulsive power of the centrifugal force counteracts this a little and actually permits a faster speed than stable driving”, said the legendary rally champion Walter Röhrl.

Source: BMW

April 9, 2014

BMW 7-Series F02 Horse Edition for China

BMW has announced a 7-Series F02 Horse Special Edition for China, which is expected to be exhibited at the 2014 Beijing Motor Show starting on April 20^th. The German manufacturer has already presented the exclusive M5 and M6 Gran Coupe Horse Edition, now it is turn to the luxurious flag-ship.

2014 BMW 7-Series F02 Horse Edition is specially developed to celebrate the year of the horse. It is based on the 740Li xDrive (long wheel base and all-wheel drive) and can be finished in some the exclusive color schemes: a metallic Black Sapphire, Moonstone, Citrine Black paint or with this pictured Ruby Black hue.

Other features coming as standard include the ///M-Sport kit featuring a complete aerodynamics package (front and rear bumpers, a new diffuser and side skirts). There is also a set of big 19” ///M alloy wheels fitted with low-profile tires. Other goodies are complete Shadowline trim as well as LED headlights and a rear chrome strip with “limited edition” lettering.

The interior boasts Comfort seats with ventilation and heating, rear seats with massaging function, an Anthracite roof liner and the Chinese character for horse embroidered in the front headrests.

The engine is a 3.0 liter TwinPower turbo I6 with 326HP (240 kW) and 450Nm (333 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 6.0 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

No words about pricing!

Source: BMW

April 8, 2014

BMW 3-Series and 4-Series Scored at 2014 Annual Magazine Awards

BMW has once again took several awards from Automobile Magazine in the US. This time the winners are the 2014 BMW 3 Series Sedan and all-new BMW 4 Series Coupe. As the segment leader since its launch in 1977, the BMW 3 Series has now collected nearly 20 of Automobile Magazine’s awards. The BMW 4 Series Coupe is now also recognized as an All-Star in its inaugural year.

“The BMW 3 Series is a perennial Automobile Magazine All-Star award winner, with this being its eighteenth year on the list. For 2014, the 3 Series name refers to four-door models, while coupe and convertible versions get the 4 Series badge. The 3 Series/
4 Series sums up a lifetime of automotive hopes and dreams for generations of American automotive enthusiasts.”, noted the editors at Automobile Magazine.

The awards will be presented during the 2014 New York International Auto Show, which will showcase the full range of BMW 3-Series and 4-Series models including the new 4-Series Gran Coupe which makes its North American debut.

BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003. The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 339 BMW passenger car and BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 139 BMW motorcycle retailers, 119 MINI passenger car dealers, and 35 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers.

Source: BMW US

April 8, 2014

BMW X5 eDrive Concept at 2014 New York Auto Show

BMW is going to exhibit a new version of X5 eDrive Concept at the 2014 New York Auto Show. The super-efficient SAV (sports activity vehicle) boasts an impressive fuel consumption and will actually go in production as an xDrive40e model.

BMW X5 eDrive Concept was unveiled in September, last year at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. Its more refined version will be showed in New York this month. The specs remain the same – a four-cylinder 2.0 liter BMW TwinPower Turbo engine with 245 HP (180 kW) and 540Nm (400 lb-ft) of torque working together with an electric motor that generates 95 HP (70 kW). The combined power is 272HP (200 kW) and the fuel consumption is just 3.8 liters / 100 km – 61.9 mpg US or 74.3 mpg UK.

The plug-in hybrid X5 has comes with minor upgrades including new roof rails and 21” alloy wheels fitted with low-resistance tires. There are three driving modes: intelligent hybrid, pure electric and a “save battery” mode. In pure-electric mode, the range of around 32 km (20 miles) at speeds of up to 120 km/h (75 mph).

The electric motor draws its power from a lithium-ion battery that can be charged from any domestic socket. The electrification of the powertrain under the umbrella of BMW eDrive enables BMW to unlock huge potential for reducing the fuel consumption and emissions of large models.

Source: BMW

April 4, 2014

2014 BMW M4 Convertible – Just Amazing

BMW has officially unveiled the all-new 2014 M4 Convertible, which is expected to make public debut at the 2014 New York Auto Show. The stylish coupe-cabriolet is powered by the same BMW M TwinPower Turbo 3.0-liter inline-six as its siblings. It also comes with exceptional exterior and interior and some nice innovative technologies.

The exterior boasts twin headlight arrangement with optional LED technology, distinctive twin-bar kidney grille with black painted bars, BMW M double-spoke wheels and the ///M logo all over the car. BMW M design features on display is the characteristic power dome on the hood and striking mirrors, with their suggested twin-stalk mounts, optimize the aerodynamics of the new BMW M4 Convertible.

The interior boasts a lot of sporty elements like M door sill finishers, an M driver’s footrest, M gearshift lever, M-design circular instruments with white graphics, M leather steering wheel with chrome trim, color contrast stitching and electroplated-look shift paddles (if the M-DCT gearbox is specified). There are also sport front seats taking visual inspiration from the bucket seats fitted in racing cars. The M logo, chrome trim and color contrast stitching are central elements of the cabin’s racing ambience.

The most important – a 3.0 liter TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder engine with 430HP (317 kW) and 550Nm (406 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds with 7-speed M Double Clutch Transmission and 4.4 seconds with the standard six-speed manual. The top speed is limited to 250 km/h (155 mph).

Other highlights include Active M Differential, M compound brakes and an M-tuned electromechanical steering system.

Options include an Adaptive M suspension (with COMFORT, SPORT and SPORT+ modes) and M carbon ceramic brakes with gold-painted calipers.

2014 BMW M4 Convertible is expected to hit the market this summer.

Source: BMW

April 4, 2014

Prior Design BMW M6 F13 Pickup [render]

Prior Design has published a nice render picture of BMW M6 F13 Pickup. For now it is just an idea, but Prior actually said that it could become a reality. We hope that don’t happen, because it will ruin one perfect car… or more.

However, there is a lot of positive feedback from fans on the Facebook page of Prior Design. We wonder why, but everybody has an opinion even if it is wrong. You may remember that BMW actually produced one M3 Pickup based on the E92 model. It looked ridiculous, but nobody cares because it is an M3.

The tuning package for M6 F13 Pickup by Prior Design remains the same as the one fitted on the Coupe – a new front bumper, a carbon fiber front lip spoiler and carbon fiber fins. There is also a new ventilated hood, a pair of widened side skirts and extended wheel arches. The rear bumper is also new and comes with an integrated diffuser.

BMW M6 F13 Coupe is powered by a 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8 (S63B44TU) – 560HP (412 kW) at 6,600RPM and 680Nm (502 lb-ft) of torque available at just 1,500RPM. 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds , 0-200 km/h in 12.0 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited or 300 km/h (186 mph) with ///M Drivers package. The engine is connected to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox sending the power to the rear wheels. ¼ mile in 11.7 to 11.9 seconds.

The curb weight is 1,850kg and the powerful sports coupe is able to cover 100 km with just 7.6 liters on Highway.

Source: Prior Design

April 3, 2014

BMW 3-Series F30 M Performance Edition

BMW is going to offer the 3-Series F30 ///M Performance Edition in South Africa. It is scheduled to hit the market in May and will come with a number of cool upgrades including engine boost. The German manufacturer has already presented ///M Performance packages for X5 and X6 as well as the 1-Series and 5-Series F10. Now it is turn to F30 to become really impressive.

The ///M Performance Edition comes with a black front grille, a pair of aerodynamic side skirts and a carbon fiber rear spoiler. There are also carbon fiber mirror covers, ///M-Sport brake system and a set of 19” alloy wheels fitted with performance tires.

The options list also include ///M Performance stripes, an ///M Performance sports exhaust system and exclusive Laguna Seca Blue or Valencia Orange paint scheme. The ///M Performance Power Kit boosts the engine at least with 13HP (10 kW) and 30Nm (22 lb-ft) of torque (for 320d).

Production will be limited to just 500 units and the M Performance Edition package can be ordered on any model from the 320d to the 335i.

The fans will appreciate this special edition a lot, because of all these nice goodies.

Pricing:

BMW 3 Series Sedan M Performance Edition Content: R50, 000 and R65, 000 if specified with exclusive metallic paints (Price of M Performance Edition content if fitted at dealership is R 87,000).

20” BMW M Performance light alloy wheel Double-spoke 405M: R43,900

M Performance Top Stripes: R2,895

M Performance Exhaust System: R11,755

M Performance Power Kit: R15,670

Source: BMW

April 3, 2014

2014 BMW M4 DTM – Four New Liveries

BMW has revealed four new liveries for the 2014 M4 DTM Race Car.

The first one is Castrol EDGE M4 DTM, which will be driven by Augusto Farfus.

“I am now entering my third season together with my partner Castrol EDGE. The bright colors have been very lucky for me so far, and I hope I can represent them well again in 2014”, he commented.

The second is Ice-Watch M4 DTM with Marco Wittmann behind the steering wheel.

“Hopefully we will see the Ice-Watch design at the front of the field more regularly this season. That is certainly my goal”, Marco explained.

The third car will have Samsung theme and Maxime Martin will be behind the wheel.

Last but not least is Antonio Felix da Costa with the Red Bull M4 DTM.

“I am delighted to be able to race in Red Bull colours again this year, and that I can still count on their support in the DTM,” said Félix da Costa. “

“Red Bull has been associated with the ultimate success in motorsport for years, and I feel a part of this family. After my initial tests in the BMW M4 DTM, I am confident that I can also be successful for the combination of Red Bull and BMW Motorsport.”, he finished.

Source: BMW

April 1, 2014

From BMW 1-Series 118d Coupe to 1M CSL with 555HP

How to turn a regular BMW 1-Series 118d Coupe into an extremely fast 1M CSL? Easy! Firstly, you have to dig deep into your pockets for no less than €85,000 and then to give your car for several months to TJ Fahrzeugdesign.

The tuning company will fit the 118d with a 5.0 liter V10 (S85B50) engine taken from E60 M5 and to tune it to 555HP (414 kW). The engine also comes with a 7-speed SMG III gearbox sending the power to the rear wheels. 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and 0-200 km/h in less than 12.0 seconds. 0-300 km/h takes 36 seconds and the top speed is over 322 km/h (200 mph).

Other upgrades include a carbon fiber roof as well as front and rear hoods. The 1M CSL rolls 19” alloy wheels and sits on a KW Clubsport coilover suspension Variant 3. The stopping power is granted by brake system from X6 ///M. Other needed components for the suspension are taken from E92 M3.

Last, but not least is the complete sports exhaust system specially created to fit on the 1-Series Coupe powered by a V10.

Source: bimmertoday.de

March 31, 2014

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