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BMW M5 F10 Competition Package [video]

BMW has published a promotional video clip on Youtube with the 2014 M5 Competition Package. The sports saloon is finished in nice matte blue paint and comes with some nice styling and of course performance upgrades.

The Competition Package boosts the 4.4 liter twin-turbocharged V8 to 575HP (423 kW) – an increase of 15HP. It also makes the response sharper and the acceleration is slightly better. 0-100 km/h is improved with 0.1 seconds and 0-200 km/h with 0.2 seconds. Other highlights include ///M carbon ceramic brake system and revised suspension and damping.

The ride is lowered by 10mm for improved handling and stance. Last, but not least is the hydraulic rack-and-pinion steering, a sport exhaust system, 20” M alloy wheels fitted with performance tires and dark chrome tailpipes.

Enjoy!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__KRHgxDe_0

Source: BMW

March 19, 2014

BMW 135i Coupe Gets Some Extras From Rieger Tuning And Dotz Shift

BMW 135i Coupe is definitely a dream car for many. The compact car comes with a standard M chassis and 306 horsepower (225 kW) unit. The presented vehicle has been firstly enhanced by the tuners at Rieger Tuning.

They had the goal to push the car to an even sportier level. What this means is that they have added to this BMW KW coilovers and new elements such as a spoiler bumper, side skirt, rear valance and 4- pipe rear silencer. The result is more powerful look for this beautiful 135i Coupe.

The wheel experts at Dozt Shift weren’t completely satisfied with this outer appearance. What was missing was a further touch of sportiness which they were only to deliver. The end effect was achieved with the use of elegant high-gloss painted wheels with spoke edges and three-dimensional design.

In fact, the star pattern formed by seven slender double spokes makes the wheel look lightweight and aggressive, while the deep lip adds a racing touch. In addition, the recessed center minimizes wheel’s weight and allows for four- and five-hole connections without affecting the design. An inlay in the rear ring of the deep lip rounds out the design of this project.

March 19, 2014

Fostla.de Transforms BMW M6 Convertible

Fostla.de is a tuning company based in Germany which specializes in foil-wrapping and which is now taking it hands on the BMW M6 Convertible. The tuners have improved the model in terms of exterior appearance and styling, thus making it even more desirable and individual.

The car has been almost fully foiled in matte PWF Yellow color. Only the bonnet, front spoiler lip and parts of the exterior mirrors have been decided in black Monza carbon, in order to make the perfect contrast to the yellow and to deliver more sports-sensation.

A tint technique of 5% has been applied to the windows as well as to the headlights, taillights and indicator signals. More importantly is that this BMW received a power upgrade via an optimization of the motor control. The result is that the pwertrain now manages to generate 537 hp (395 kW) and a 545 Nm (402 lb-ft) of torque.

This increase of power also means a faster acceleration time. The enhanced M6 sprints from 0 to 100 km/h for only 4.30 seconds on its way to a top speed of 300 km/h. To make this result possible, a contribution are also making the set of Race GTR rims Breyton in the dimensions 9×22 ET30 at the front and 11.5 x 22 ET30 at the rear. They were combined with 25mm-SCC spacers and fitted with appropriate tires.

The M6 has been lowered by 25 mm via the utilization of H&R lowering springs. Finally, this M6 received a brand new race sports exhaust system delivered by Eisenmann. It comes with four oval tailpipes in 120×77 mm and has an engraved Eisenmann logo.

Source: Fostla.de

March 18, 2014

2015 BMW M4 Convertible at the 2014 New York Auto Show

BMW will officially exhibit the 2015 M4 Convertible at this year’s New York Auto Show. Other cars on display will be the all-new X4 as well as the 4-Series Gran Coupe, X3 Facelift and the Alpina B6 Gran Coupe.2015 BMW M4 Convertible F83 will use the same drivetrain like the M4 Coupe and M3 Sedan – 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 fuel consumption will be probably a little bigger compared to 8.8 l / 100 km for M3 and M4.As a reminder the 2015 BMW M3 Sedan F80 is priced from $62,000 and the M4 Coupe has a base price of $64,200. The Convertible will be a little bit more expensive.Stay tuned for official information and pictures!

March 14, 2014

BMW i8 Goes Into Production

BMW will put the 2015 i8 in production and first deliveries are expected sometime in June, this year. The sports hybrid car is already exceeding the planned production volume during ramp-up. Furthermore, the specifications of BMW i8 are improved.

The drivetrain includes a 1.5 liter TwinPower Turbo three-cylinder engine, an electric motor and a lithium-ion battery. The overall power is 362HP (266 kW) and 570Nm (420 lb-ft), which is enough for acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited.

The fuel consumption is sensational – 2.1 l / 100 km (134.5 mpg UK or 112 mpg US with CO2 emissions of 49 g/km. What is more, the 2015 i8 can go up to 37 km (23 miles) only on electricity with zero emissions.

The curb weight of the vehicle is extremely low, too considering the electric motor and the battery pack – 1,485 kg and a drag coefficient (Cd) for a sports car of 0.26.

Last, but not least are the optional BMW laser headlights scheduled for autumn 2014. The model will become the world’s first production car to offer this innovative lighting technology. BMW laser headlights are around 30 % more energy-efficient than the BMW i8’s standard LED headlights and provide considerably more powerful road illumination, with a range of up to 600 metres. Highly concentrated beams of light from high-performance laser diodes act on a fluorescent phosphor material inside the headlight, which projects a sharply focused beam of light onto the road. The laser headlights produce a light similar to natural daylight and are therefore always easy on the eye.

Source: BMW

March 11, 2014

2015 BMW ALPINA B6 xDrive Gran Coupe To Debut In New York

2015 BMW ALPINA B6 xDrive Gran Coupe will make an official debut at the New York International Auto Show in April, going immediately thereafter on sale. The car has been launched today and the brand has also disclosed some information around it.

This BMW ALPINA is exceptional. First of all it can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in only 3.7 seconds. This is due to the he 4.4-liter ALPINA Bi-Turbo V8 unit which delivers 540 horsepower (397 kW) and 732 Nm (540 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is matched with an 8 speed Sport Automatic Transmission with ALPINA Switch-Tronic and BMW’s xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive system. The top speed here is 198 mph.

Other highlights here include the tuned high performance stainless steel ALPINA exhaust system with twin elliptical tailpipes, the Electronic Damping Control and Active Roll Stabilization technology that work in combination in order to distribute the torque of the xDrive intelligent AWD.

ALPINA has masterfully crafted the design of this BMW with elegant lines that emphasize its dynamic and powerful appearance. Adding to this are the refined 20” ALPINA CLASSIC 21-spoke wheels. In addition, the front apron with integrated splitter elements directs airflow over and around the body. This results in an enhanced high speed aerodynamic stability.

ALPINA exterior colors available for this B6 Gran Coupe feature ALPINA Blue and ALPINA Green. Inside, one can see the ALPINA LAVALINA leather that wraps the hand stitched steering wheel, as well as door sill trims with an illuminated ALPINA logo and ALPINA Myrtle wood or Piano Black trim finishes.

2015 BMW ALPINA B6 xDrive Gran Coupe will be a limited production vehicle only. It will have a starting price of $118,225 USD.

Source: BMW

March 7, 2014

2015 BMW X4 – Sports Activity Coupe for Women

The official revealing of the all-new 2014 BMW X4 matches to International Women’s Day. There is no doubt that the X6 is one of the most muscular and aggressive vehicles currently available on the market and if you match it with a powerful twin-turbo V8 engine, it becomes a real beast, which is certainly not suitable for girls. That’s why, the German manufacturer has created the X4, which turns to be a women’s SAC.

Do not mistake the new X4 with soft and shy car, which you can see on the road. It has a really strong presence thanks to the wide stance and the aggressive front. This SAC is designed for strong and independent women, who want to declare their presence on the road.

The exterior of 2015 BMW X4 boasts a prominent grille flanked by twin headlights and distinctive fog lights. The sloping roofline and the four doors without frames are classic for the sports coupe design. At the rear, we can see L-shaped LED taillights and a big diffuser. The X4 is based on the current X3, but it is 14mm longer and 36mm lower, which means more interior space even for up to five people.

Talking about interior, it is classical for the current BMWs – a semi-driver oriented dashboard with a lot of switches and buttons. The i-Drive console is placed on more intuitive place and features touch function. There is a lot of high quality materials used in the cabin as well as aluminum trim, electroplated accents and gloss black control panel surrounds. There is also a 40:20:40 split rear seat which folds down to expand the luggage compartment to whopping 1,400 liters.

The engine range includes three diesel and three gasoline engines at the beginning. The diesels are a 2.0 liter TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder with 190 HP (140 kW) and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft); a 3.0 liter TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder with 258 HP (190 kW) and 560 Nm (413 lb-ft) and a 3.0 liter TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder with 313 HP (230 kW) and 630 Nm (464 lb-ft). The petrol range includes a 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder with 184 HP (135 kW) and 270 Nm (199 lb-ft); a 2.0 liter TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder petrol with 245 HP (180 kW) and 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) and a 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder petrol with 306 HP (225 kW) and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft).

In conclusion, the 2015 X4 is a real BMW coming with aggressive exterior, ergonomic interior and powerful engines. It is a perfect choice for those who don’t want a vehicle as big as X6, but they want to be noticed.

Source: BMW

March 7, 2014

BMW M4 Coupe MotoGP Safety Car

BMW has unveiled the 2014 MotoGP Safety Car based on the all-new M4 Coupe. The last season’s MotoGP safety car was an M6 Gran Coupe, but now all eyes are on the M4.

The exterior boasts the tradiotional ///M livery and the typical lettering as well as a light bar. By the way, it look a lot like a real cop car. With the BMW M4 MotoGP Safety Car, the German manufacturer is showcasing some of the performance parts available for the sports coupe like front skirt attachments, a rear spoiler as well as a new diffuser. All parts are made exclusively from carbon fiber for maximum lightness and strength.

As a reminder, the engine is a 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 double clutch transmission.

Source: BMW

March 7, 2014

AC Schnitzer BMW X5 F15

AC Schnitzeris going to exhibit their latest project based on the all-new 2014 BMW X5 (the F15 model). The fully customized SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle) comes with styling and performance upgrades as well.

The exterior boasts a new front skirt and a new rear apron covered with protective film. There are also different alloy wheels in sizes from 20” to 22” fitted with low-profile performance tires. Other highlights include different tailpipes and a sports suspension lowering kit bringing the ride closer to the ground with 30mm at the front and 20mm at the rear.

The interior features a set of bespoke floor mats, an aluminum pedal set and a custom key holder.

The tuning company offers six performance packages. For example the mighty X5 xDriveM50d is boosted to 430HP (316 kW) – an increase of 59HP and the X5 xDrive50i comes with whopping 525HP (386 kW) – an increase of 75HP.

Source: AC Schnitzer

March 3, 2014

2014 Alpina B4 Bi-Turbo Convertible based on BMW 4-Series 335i

Alpinais going to introduce the all-new B4 Bi-Turbo Convertible at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. The stylish convertible is based on the recently announced BMW 4-Series 335i Convertible.

The exterior comes with a typical Alpina outfit – a complete body kit including new front and rear aprons as well as a sports exhaust system and a set of 20” classic Alpina alloy wheels. There are also some decals and special badging.

The interior features heated leather sport seats, a sport steering wheel and Alpina branded door sills plates. Other highlights include embroidered headrests and branded floor mats.

The most important – a 3.0 liter twin-turbocharged gasoline engine boosted to 410HP (301 kW) and 600Nm (443 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 301 km/h (187 mph). It is connected to an 8-speed automatic ZF gearbox and is able to return 29.4 mpg US or 35.3 mpg UK – 8.0 liters / 100 km on combined cycle.

2014 Alpina B4 Bi-Turbo Convertible is expected to hit the market in spring with pricing starting from €74,800.

Source: Alpina

February 25, 2014

MB Individual BMW E91 335i Touring

MB Individual Cars is now offering a lot of interesting upgrades for BMW E91 335i Touring. The compact estate car comes with a number of styling and performance upgrades as well.

The body is foiled in a matte blue metallic exterior wrap, while the windows after B-pillar are tinted. This gives the car more prominent and aggressive look. There is also a bi-color wrap for the rear diffuser and partial wrap for the interior. The front gets a new bumper from the 1-Series Coupe, a new hood from the facelift model and ///M side sills as well as LED headlamps and Blackline taillights.

The tuned E91 335i rolls 20” alloy wheels fitted with 235/30 ZR20 front and 265/25 ZR20 Hankook EVO S1 tires. There are also H&R wheel spacers and modified wheel arches in order to shelter the huge wheels. The last touch is black paint for the brake calipers.

The 3.0 liter turbocharged in-line six-cylinder gasoline engine is boosted to 400HP (294 kW). The result is thanks to a sport piper cross air filter, sport middle muffler and tail-pipes as well as an ECU re-map. This is an increase of 96HP over the factory power.

Source: MB Individual

February 21, 2014

Duke Dynamics BMW Z4 Wide Body Kit

Duke Dynamics has unveiled a new wide body kit for BMW Z4 (facelift). The tuning company also offers some other upgrades for the stylish roadster.

The exterior boasts a complete wide body kit including a new front bumper, beefier side skirts and of course extended front and rear fenders. There is also a new rear bumper as well as a diffuser and a ventilated front hood. The overall look is astonishing, especially when add a set of 20” SSR Executor CV01 wheels fitted with ultra-low profile Nitto Invo tires.

Other highlights include a carbon fiber front lip spoiler and a “CSL” trunk also made from carbon fiber and fiberglass reinforced plastic.

The complete carbon fiber body kit is now available with a price tag of $10,400 (around (€7,580).