Tag: BMW

  • M Sport Edition Package Available For BMW 6 Series

    BMW-6-Series-M-Sport-Edition-THUMBBMW 6 Series M Sport Edition comes to offer more dynamism and exclusivity to the 6 Series model line-up. Of course, the M Sport edition package can be combined with all the models and engine variants of the BMW 6 Series range.

    To be more precise, the M Sport edition models will add to the standard equipment of the cars model-specific M aerodynamics package, 19-inch M light-alloy wheels in double-spoke design, LED foglamps, the BMW Individual High-gloss Shadow Line, black-painted brake callipers, exhaust tail pipes in dark chrome, Adaptive LED Headlights.

    In terms of interior, the pleasure of the driving experience will be further enhanced via M leather steering wheel, M door sill finishers and sports seats in Alcantara/leather nappa, coupled with other high-grade applications.

    The latter feature BMW Head-Up Display, the multifunction instrument display, a dashboard covered in exclusive nappa leather, and the Professional Hi-Fi system with 12 speakers, ConnectedDrive Navigation package. Additionally, the models equipped with the package will include Park Distance Control and a rear-view camera, and a ski bag for the through-loading facility from the luggage compartment to the rear of the cabin.

    Some of the models in the range, such as 650i and 650 xi M Sport Edition, will come equipped with the following technologies: Active Driving Assistance / Lane Departure Warning, Active Blind Spot Detection, Side and Top View Cameras and Speed Limit Info.

    For all of the models there will be an option to be in striking Sakhir Orange metallic M paintwork. Another option is the featured interior upholstery named BMW Individual leather Merino fine grain Opal white with contrast seams in Sakhir Orange. Of course, the special treatment is offered with Comfort Seats that deliver even more luxury.

    The starting price of BMW 6 Series M Sport Edition begins at $80 625.

    Source: BMW

  • 2014 BMW 3-Series F30 335i Performance Edition

    BMW Canada will offer 3-Series F30 335i and 335i xDrive Performance Editions. The two limited series models will be available only this summer (July and August).

    Both come with the ///M Performance Power Kit and M Performance Exhaust. This means that the 3.0 liter twin-turbocharged petrol with deliver 326HP (240 kW) and 449Nm (332 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

    Other highlights include a set of 20” alloy wheels fitted with ultra-low profile tires and the full ///M Performance Aerodynamics package. Two Individual colors are available without additional cost: Valencia Orange and Laguna Seca Blue. However, you can leave the sports car in either Glacier Silver or Black Sapphire.

    The interior boasts Coral Red Leather or Black Leather and nice Piano Black BMW Individual trim.

    The 2014 F30 335i is priced from 63,300 CAD (6-speed manual or 8-speed ZF automatic) and the 2014 F30 335i xDrive costs 65,900 CAD.

    Source: BMW

  • TEASED: BMW Gran Lusso Coupé Pininfarina Concept

    BMW-Gran-Lusso-Coupe-Pininfarina-THUMBAt the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2013 has happened something exceptional. BMW Group announced their collaboration with Pininfarina marked with the concept car BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupé, which will have its official reveal on 24th of May.

    This car is the embodiment of sheer elegance. The design of the car is fresh and innovative and exudes pure creative impulses. Pininfarina design team contributed to the professionals at BMW with new ideas that eventually lead to a new automotive personality.

    In fact, this car is typically a BMW but bears the refined imprint of Pininfarina – in short it offers elegance and exclusivity. What we are to expect of this model is the Italian design finesse. In fact, it offers generous surface design and taut contours that further highlight the elegance of the vehicle’s body.

    On the other hand, BMW Gran Lusso Coupé Pininfarina Concept has the emblematic BMW proportions. This means that it offers a long wheelbase, stretched bonnet, short overhangs and a set-back greenhouse with smoothly sloping roofline. The end effect is that the aggressive stance and the authoritative dynamics of the car are further accentuated.

    More importantly, both brands announced that they are going to equip this concept model with a V12 engine. Additional details will be announced near the official launch in only les than ten days. On the other hand, the interior of the car offers a blend of contemporary elegance and luxury, comfort and sportiness. The fluid geometry of the cabin and the classical BMW driver focus are lent a thoroughly new touch through the influence of Pininfarina.

    Source: Pininfarina

  • BMW F10 M5 sets Guiness World Drift Record – 82.5 km

    BMW M5 F10 Saloon managed to set Guiness World Record for longest sustained drift at the BMW Performance Center near Greenville, South Carolina on Saturday, May 11, 2013.

    Behind the steering wheel was Johan Schwartz – Instructor at BMW Performance Center. The record-breaking attempt generated ­­­over $20,000 in charitable donations benefitting The BMW Charity Pro-Am.

    The BMW M5 F10 covered 51.278 miles (82.5 km), which is a total of 322.5 laps around the 841-foot Performance Center skid pad.

    The M-DCT transmission-equipped 2013 BMW M5 Sedan was an unmodified car from the BMW Performance Center school fleet which began the record attempt with a fresh set of Continental ContiSport ultra-high performance tires – sizes 255/30/20 front and 295/30/20 rear.

    The M5 F10 is powered by a 4.4-liter V8 with 560PS (412 kW) at 5750RPM and 680Nm(502 lb-ft) at just 1500RPM. The engine has M TwinPower Turbo technology, twin-scroll turbochargers, high-precision direct fuel injection, VALVETRONIC variable valve control and a cross-bank exhaust manifold meaning an acceleration to 100 km/h in just 4.4 seconds, to 200 km/h in 13 seconds and top speed of 250 km/h (limited).

    Source: BMW

  • 2014 BMW F10 M5 Facelift [leak]

    Here are some leak images of the Facelift version of BMW F10 M5.

    The exterior boasts a new front grill with larger vertical ribs like those on the BMW M6. The headlights will be slightly different, too. There doesn’t appear to be any other updates to the exterior.

    The interior upgrades are also minimal – a new slimmer steering wheel and a new touch-sensitive iDrive controller.

    The engine is the same twin-turbocharged 4.4 liter V8 with 560HP (412 kW) and 680Nm (502 lb-ft) of torque. However, in order to get the BMW M5’s power closer to this in the new E 63 AMG S, the customers can opt for Competition package, which will boost the engine to 575HP (423 kW).

    The suspension will be revised as well as the ///M Dynamic Mode and exclusive 20” alloy wheels.

    The 2014 BMW F10 M5 is expected to hit the market in the end of this year with pricing starting from €103,300.

    Source: Bimmertoday

  • BMW 6-Series F12 MH6 S Bi-turbo – 700HP and 900Nm

    Manhart Racing are famous with their super powerful tuned cars. Again, they proved that the factory’s power coming from BMW M6 F13 is not enough.

    The 4.4 liter twin-turbocharged V8 is boosted to whopping 700HP (515 kW) and 900Nm (667 lb-ft) of torque.  Performance boost will of course, also include a complete exhaust system including downpipes with sports catalysers and the company’s own end-silencer.

    Manhart Racing will combine a coilover kit with forged alloy wheels for the perfect mechanical grip.

    The presentation of the first Manhart MH6 S Biturbo is scheduled for the late summer of 2013.

    Source: Manhart Racing

  • Switzer BMW M5 F10 – 700 HP and 867Nm

    Switzer Performance has announced their tuning package for the powerful BMW M5 F10. The price is just $6,995 , but for this amount of money you will get a power boost of whopping 140HP.

    The performance package includes a new sports exhaust system, high-flow drop-in air filters and a removable engine control module. The result as we mentioned is 140HP (103 kW) and 187Nm (138 lb-ft) of torque. Totally, the 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8 develops 700HP (515 kW) and 867Nm (640 lb-ft) of torque.

    Other upgrade is carbon-nano brake pads and Signature alloys for all 2013MY M5 cars.

    Source: Switzer

  • BMW 5-Series F10 and F11 Exclusive Sport Edition for Japan

    BMW has introduced a limited edition 5-Series F10 and F11 (Sedan and Touring) exclusively for Japan. The special edition series is called Exclusive Sport and will be limited to just 300 units.

    The engine range includes a 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol (523i) and 2.0 liter diesel – 523d. The 5-Series F10 and F11 come with more standard equipment which normally would be available at an additional cost. The upgrades include a set of 19” alloy wheels, three-spoke M steering wheel, contoured sports seats and an ///M aerodynamics package including aggressive front and rear bumpers and a pair of new side skirts. The exterior can be finished in white or carbon-black.

    The interior boasts Cinnamon Brown leather covering the lower section of the dashboard, door panels and seats. There is also a premium audio system, a HUD and an “Exclusive Sport” plaque.

    The BMW 5-Series Exclusive Sport starts from ¥7,490,000 ($75,200).

    Source: BMW

  • SR Auto Enhances BMW F10 M5

    SR-Auto-BMW-F10-M5-THUMBThe latest project of the tuners at SR Auto Group includes an optimization of the BMW F10 M5. The latter hides under its hood a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine which can generate 560 PS (412 kW) and has 680Nm (502 lb-ft) of torque.

    This powerful unit is matched perfectly with a seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission. And all this contributes to an effortless acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in only 4.4 seconds on the way to a Vmax of 305 km/h.

    This is the first project of SR Auto Group where they equip a BMW with wheels form PUR Wheels. In this case they have added PUR Legacy multispoke straight edged designed wheel in Matte Anthracite Face with Gloss Lumiere Grey Lip, which fitted perfectly the M5.

    Even more, the sizes of the wheels here are impressive – 21×9 inches for the front and 21×10.5 inches for the rear. In addition, they were paired with a set of H&R lowering springs in order to create the even more menacing stance.

    Source: SR Auto Group

  • BMW Concept X4 [video]

    BMW has recently announced the all-new X4 Sports Activity Coupe Concept. The model will make its official appearance at the 2013 Auto Shanghai. The manufacturer has also released a video showing some of the highlights of the Concept.

    X4 has a sporty front end featuring a prominent grille, sporty front fascia and LED-infused headlights. There is also a sculpted front hood, a very distinctive roof line and a dual exhaust system.

    BMW X4 is scheduled to hit the market in the beginning of the next year. It will be produced in Spartanburg, South California, where the manufacturer is planning to invest around $900 million.

    The engine range will include the four cylinder engine in 28i models – 245HP and 352Nm as well as the mighty 3.0 liter TwinPower Turbo with 306HP and 400Nm (296 lb-ft) of torque.

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

    Source: BMW

  • BMW ///M6 Gran Coupe MotoGP Safety Car

    BMW has revealed the the M6 Gran Coupe MotoGP Safety Car. The manufacturer has been involved in MotoGP since 1999 and provides the official Safety Cars. The vehicle will make its official appearance this weekend during the Grand Prix of Qatar.

    The high-performance BMW M6 Gran Coupe is a premium product, which combines outstanding performance with captivating aesthetics and luxurious elegance. The latest top model to emerge from BMW M GmbH is powered by a high-rev V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology. The maximum output is 560HP (412 kW) and 680Nm (502 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) or 305 km/h (189 mph), when fitted with the optional M Driver’s Package. The engine is coupled with a 7-speed M double-clutch gearbox.

    In total, the fleet of official MotoGP cars for the 2013 season comprises five BMW M and M Performance models. As well as the BMW M6 Gran Coupe, the BMW M6 Coupe and the BMW M5 will also be in action as Safety Cars. The Safety Officer will take to the track in a BMW M3 Coupe, while two BMW M550d xDrive Tourings will be used as medical cars. BMW Motorrad will also provide two new BMW HP4s as Safety Bikes.

    Source: BMW

  • BMW X4 Concept [leak images]

    Here are some interesting leak images – BMW X4 Concept, which is set to make its public appearance at the 2013 Shanghai Motor Show.

    The SAC (Sports Activity Coupe) looks a lot like its bigger brother – the X6. BMW X4 Concept boasts a sporty front end featuring a prominent grille, sporty front fascia and LED-infused headlights. There is also a sculpted front hood, a very distinctive roof line and a dual exhaust system.

    Actually, the manufacturer has revealed their plans to build the new X4 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The model is still not confirmed for the market, but it is expected in the beginning of the next year.

    The engine range will include  the well-known power unit from the X3 – the TwinPower Turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 245HP as well as the 3.0 liter TwinPower Turbo I6 with 306HP.

    Stay tuned for official images and information!

    Source: Autowp