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Abu Dhabi BMW 3-Series F30 335i ///M Performance

Abu Dhabi Motors has presented another special BMW for sale. This time a 3-Series F30 335i coming with full ///M Performance kit is on the market.The performance sedan comes with nice Melbourne Red metallic exterior paint job as well as a new front splitter, new front and rear bumpers, a new rear diffuser, mirror caps and side skirts. All parts are made exclusively from carbon fiber. There is also a full ///M Performance exhaust system, a trunk-mounted spoiler and black 20” alloy wheels fitted with performance tires.The ///M Performance kit also boosts the 3.0 liter TwinPower turbo engine to 320HP (239 kW) and 429Nm (317 lb-ft) for the manual and 449Nm (332 lb-ft) for the automatic version. 0-100 km/h is 0.2 seconds faster than stock and 80-120 km/h is improved by 0.5 seconds.

March 31, 2014

2015 BMW M3 and M4 – US Price $62,925 and $65,125

BMW USA has announced the pricing of the 2015 M3 Sedan and M4 Coupe. The sports car are priced from $62,925 and $65,125, respectively, which means that the Sedan is $5,350 more expensive than its predecessor (E90 M3) and the coupe cost just $2,800 more than the previous version (E92 M3).

The manufacturer also offers carbon ceramic brakes for additional $8,150. The Driver Assistance Package is $1,900 and includes side-view camera, autonomous braking, lane departure warning system and blind spot monitoring. BMW is also offering an Executive package for $4,300 packing a rear-view camera, head-up display, heated rear seats, parking sensors, heated steering wheel, keyless entry and satellite radio.

The exclusive options for M4 are the 19” alloy wheels for $1,200 and the Adaptive ///M Suspension for additional $1,000.

As a reminder, the engine is a 3.0 liter TwinPower Turbo Inline six-cylinder – 431HP (317 kW) at 5,500RPM and 550Nm (406 lb-ft) at 1,850RPM. The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard. 0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) or an optional 280 km/h (174 mph). The acceleration is even better, when fitted with the optional 7-speed ///M DCT – 4.1 seconds to 100 km/h. The new M3 and M4 are able to cover 100 km with just 8.8 liters of fuel in the combined cycle with the manual transmission and 8.3 liter with the DCT.

Source: BMW

March 31, 2014

2005 BMW E60 ///M5 – The Last Naturally Aspirated M5

BMW has started production of M5 back in 1986 and since then all sports premium saloons have been powered by a powerful naturally aspirated engines. The E28 M5 had 3.5 liter I6 with 286HP (210 kW), the E34 M5 had 3.6 or 3.8 liter I6 with 315HP (232 kW) and 340HP (250 kW) respectively, the E39 M5 had a mighty 5.0 liter V8 with massive 400HP (294 kW) and the 2005 BMW E60 M5 is powered by a 5.0 liter V10 with 507HP (373 kW). The M5 F10, which was presented in 2011 is powered by a 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8 with 560HP (412 kW).

2005 BMW E60 M5 is probably the last naturally aspirated M5 ever produced. Due to ECO and noise regulations, the future M5 cars will have downsized turbocharged engine and ever hybrid powertrains. This is a huge loss for the real motorsport fans, who adore everything in E60 M5 and especially the impressive engine.

Speaking about it, the S85B50 powering E60 M5 is a 5.0 liter 90-degree V10 producing 507HP (378 kW) at 7,750RPM and 520Nm (384 lb-ft) of torque at 6,100RPM. It has cast aluminum block with bed plate design split at the crankshaft axis, cast aluminum heads with 4 valves per cylinder and CNC machined ports and combustion chambers. The valves are actuated through non-rotating inverted bucket cam followers. It also features oil-cooled, forged aluminum pistons from Mahle Motorsport and forged steel crankshaft with counterweights, shared crankpins producing an uneven firing interval of 90 or 54 degrees. The double VANOS system varies both intake and exhaust cam phasing. Last, but not least are the ten individual electronically controlled throttle butterflies and Quasi-dry sump lubricating system. The firing order for the S85B50 is 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9.

The engine is connected to an all-new Getrag SMG III single-clutch 7-speed semi-automatic transmission, which can change gears in impressive 65 milliseconds.

The performance is simply impressive for a family saloon – 0-100 km/h in 4.7 seconds (there are records ranging between 4.1 to 4.5 seconds), 0-200 km/h in 14.0 seconds and an absolute top speed of 330 km/h (205 mph), which is unreachable for most of the supercars produced nowadays. The E60 M5 weighs 1,855 kg, so it has a power-to-weight ratio of 3.66 kg / HP.

Other interesting figures for the E60 M5 are a Nurburgring lap in 7 minutes and 52 seconds and a Top Gear lap in 1 minute and 26.2 seconds.

We sorry, so much that BMW won’t ever produce such epic naturally aspirated engines, but life goes on!

Enjoy the video published by our friend Zender Motorsport owning an impressive, black E60 M5!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_ESDd12UQ0

March 28, 2014

D2Forged Updates BMW X5

D2Forged offers a tuned version of the BMW X5, which stands out with custom created wheels and other exterior enhancements. For the upgraded looks of this particular X5 at help came the specialists from D2Autosport.

In particular, they have equipped it with a set of new bumpers delivered by the cutomizers at AC Schnitzer. Then all the plastic and other body panels were finished in the factory paint. The last step was to add D2ForgedMB1 Monoblock wheels.

They were as mentioned custom made, and are in sizes 22×9.5 at the front and 22×11 at the rear. An impressive highlight here is their titanium graphite finish and the featured brushed lip stripe.

The new 2014 BMW X5 has gotten sDrive25d and xDrive25d with a TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder diesel engine. The unit produces 218 horsepower (160 kW). Other options for BMW’s outstanding model are the xDrive35i with a powertrain that develops 306 hp (225 kW) and the xDrive40d with a six-cylinder diesel engine rated at 313 hp (230 kW).

2014 X5 is also equipped with wide range of new technologies and features in the BMW ConnectedDrive range. For instance such are the new Traffic Jam Assistant and the fully automatic BMW Parking Assistant.

Source: D2Forged Wheels

March 28, 2014

Abu Dhabi BMW 1-Series M135i – Another One!

Abu Dhabi Motors has unveiled another BMW 1-Series M135i Special Edition . The hot hatchback comes with minor styling upgrades only for the exterior.Outside, Abu Dhabi M135i comes with white paint finish and a lot blue and black accents. There is a full ///M Performance Package including carbon fiber bumper splitters, side sills and mirror covers along with a blackened kidney grille and smoked taillights. Last, but not least are the decals on the side doors. The look is way more cleaner and impressive than the previous version.The engine is a 3.0 liter six-cylinder twin-turbo with 320HP (235 kW) at 5,800RPM and 450Nm (332 lb-ft) of torque at 1,250RPM. 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited.No words about pricing, yet.

March 27, 2014

2014 BMW 2-Series Active Tourer ///M Sport

Can you think of something uglier than BMW 2-Series Active Tourer? No, it’s not Fiat Multipla (even though it is quite nasty), it is 2-Series Active Tourer with ///M Package. The German automaker has quietly introduced it as they hope nobody will see it, but we do.

The exterior comes with complete aerodynamics package including new front and rear bumpers, a high-gloss black grille, a new diffuser and sport tuned suspension ( reducing the ride height by 10 mm). There are also new 17” or 18” alloy wheels fitted with low-profile tires.

The interior features leather sport steering wheel, leather front sports seats, an anthracite roof and ///M door sill plates.

The engine range of 2-Series Active Tourer includes a 1.5 liter three-cylinder petrol with 136 HP (100 kW) and 220 Nm (162 lb-ft) of torque; a 2.0 liter four-cylinder petrol with 231 HP (170 kW) and 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) and a 2.0 liter four-cylinder diesel with 150 HP (110 kW) and 330 Nm (243 lb-ft) of torque.

Source: BMW

March 27, 2014

Hartge BMW X5 F15 Wheels

Hartge is now offering several wheel sets for BMW X5 F15. These include Hartge Classic 2, Hartge Ultima Ultra Light forged for vehicles with or without ///M Aerodynamic package. There are also Hartge Ultima silver wheels.

The tuning company also offers different types of wheel spacers in order to make the perfect set suitable to customers’ needs.

The alloy wheels range in dimensions from 9.5 J x 21” to 10.5J or 12J x 22” and even 11J x 23”. Hartge also offers different tires for all rims – 285/35 ZR21, 295/30 ZR22, 335/25 ZR22 and 315/25 ZR23.

All sets of wheels and tires are tested and TUV certified. The price list is available upon request.

Source: Hartge

March 26, 2014

Prior Design BMW 6-Series Coupe Wide Body

Prior Design has revealed details about their latest tuning project based on the stylish BMW 6-Series F13. The tuning specialists offer a complete wide bodykit manufactured from DURA-FLEX.

The styling package is available for all models as well as the Convertible and GranCoupe derivatives except the top-of-range M6. The exterior boasts new front and rear bumpers as well as a pair of big side skirts, extended fenders and an add-on diffusor. There is also a new hood and rear trunk spoiler also prepared by DURA-FLEX. The package consists all the mounting materials and all added parts are easy to paint.

Prior Design doesn’t offer any performance packages for the 6-Series, but they can manufacture a new sports exhaust system for a particular model.

Pricing is available upon request.

Source: Prior Design

March 24, 2014

1958 BMW 507 Series II Roadster – $2,400,000

BMW 507 is one of the most rarest sport cars in the world and a Series II Roadster from 1958 was recently sold for $2.4 million at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance.

The particular car is in mint condition and has a fully original engine, paint and interior. It also has clocked only 17,563 km.

The BMW 507 Roadster is produced in a limited series of just 252 units specially for the US market. Despite, the model was built back in 1956 to 1959, the BMW 507 comes with aluminum body, which is almost entirely hand-built and no two models were exactly the same.

Other special features include parallel double wishbones with torsion bar springs and an anti-roll bar for the front suspension, which means that the car is incredibly good to drive even now, considering its age.

The engine is a 3.2 liter alloy OHV V8 with two-barrel carburetors and a compression ratio of 7.8:1. The power is 150HP (110 kW) at 5,000RPM and the engine is connected to a close ratio 4-speed manual gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 11.1 seconds and a top speed of 196 km/h (122 mph).

Source:RM Auctions

March 24, 2014

Vorsteiner BMW F10 M5 In Singapore Gray

As usual the specialists at Vorsteiner have been very active and now have a new project to present. This time they have redesigned the significant BMW F10 M5 Series, which looks stunning even without a tuning. However, its appearance was pretty much improved and now this BMW looks even more aggressive.

To go directly to the details the M5 got a brand new carbon fiber aero front spoiler and aero rear diffuser, for more harmony. Then Vorsteiner decided this wasn’t enough and gave this BMW it special edition 21” Matte Black VSE-003 forged wheels.

Precisely, the wheels come in sizes 21×9.5J for the front and 21x11J for the rear. Of course, the tuners coupled them with appropriate Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres in the dimensions 265/30/21 and 295/25/21 for the front and rear, respectively.

At last but not least, the M5 was painted in Singapore Gray. This paint scheme will definitely make it stand out among the crowd. The power coming from the 4.4 liter twin-turbocharged V8 was not changed – it is still equal to 560 hp (412 kW) and 680Nm (502 lb-ft) of toque. The top speed here is 305 km/h (190 mph), while the 0-100 km/h acceleration sprint is covered in 4.4 seconds.

Source: Vorsteiner

March 24, 2014

Manhart MH1 BMW 1-Series M135i – 405HP and 560Nm

Manhart Racing has revealed their latest tuning project called MH1 and based on the BMW 1-Series M135i. The latest 1-Series is rather ugly, but Manhart has managed to make it a little more pleasant to look.

The tuning package includes styling and performance upgrades as well. The 3.0 liter six-cylinder turbocharged engine is boosted to 405HP (298 kW) and 560Nm (413 lb-ft) – an increase of 85HP and 110Nm. The result is thanks to an additional control unit and a complete sports exhaust system.

The exterior boasts an aggressive matt black foil wrap and some yellow accents on the side skirts, bumper blades and brake calipers, which by the way are 8-piston at the front and 4-piston at the rear with 380x32mm discs generating extreme stopping power. There are also new alloy wheels – 8.5J x 19” at the front and 9.5J x 19” at the rear fitted with Michelin Super Sport tires. Last, but not least is the KW Clubsport coilover suspension offering perfect stance and handling and a Quaife LSD (a mechanical limited-slip differential).

The interior comes with a nice combination of leather and Alcantara upholstery matching the exterior in black and yellow colors. There are also BMW Performance seats.

Source: Manhart

March 21, 2014

Abu Dhabi BMW 135i ///M Performance Special Edition

Here is another tuned BMW 1-Series M135i, but this time from Abu Dhabi Motors. The hot hatchback comes with minor styling upgrades giving it more individuality. The name of the project is M Performance Special Edition.The exterior boasts a nice Mineral Grey metallic paint combined with some red and orange accents as well as a checkered flag pattern. Other features include a set of ///M alloy wheels and carbon fiber mirror caps.The interior boasts complete ///M Performance kit including a new steering wheel, alloy pedals and a new carbon fiber gear shifter.The engine remains untouched – a 3.0 liter six-cylinder twin-turbo with 320HP (235 kW) at 5,800RPM and 450Nm (332 lb-ft) of torque at 1,250RPM. 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited.

March 21, 2014

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