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2012 BMW 1M by BEST Cars and Bikes

2012 BMW 1M by BEST Cars and Bikes is a tuning which is definitely going to inspire anyone. The car transformers from BEST Cars and Bikes have done incredible work on this popular BMW model.

First they have added a KW coil over in Variant 3 in combination with an exhaust system made by Bastuck. In fact it was made from stain steel, which further improves the dynamics and performance.

Furthermore, there has been done enhancement regarding the power of the car. With the help of professional software optimization the tuners have managed to give this 1M 425 hp (313 kW).

And in order to make it even more perfect, they have given it more impressive stance using one-of-a-kind wheel and tire combination. The mounted three-piece rims of the FS-Line with matt black coated stainless steel outer rims obviously fit excellent to the BMW.

The dimensions in particular here are 9Jx20H2 in combination with 245/30R20 tires on the front axle and 11Jx20H2 and 305/25R20 at the rear axle. Almost looks like these wheels were made especially and only for the tuning!

Source: Miranda Media

September 13, 2012

2013 BMW 760Li V-12 25 Years Anniversary Edition

BMW has launched a very special limited edition 25th Anniversary Edition 760Li V-12 reflecting a rich tradition of V-12 engines that began back in 1987 with the then groundbreaking BMW 750iL when BMW engineers crafted the most Ultimate Driving Machine of its day with the introduction of its first automotive V-12 engine. Only 15 of these very limited edition models will be available to US customers on a special order basis only for BMW Center delivery in early 2013 at a price of $159,695 including destination and handling.

The “V-12 25 Years Edition” BMW 760Li features BMW Individual Champagne Full Merino Leather and, exclusively for this model, black piping. The black floor mats and rear footrests are also complimented by contrasting piping in Champagne. The door sills, headrests and iDrive controllers are all specially badged with “V-12 25 Years Edition”. Also included with this special edition flagship model are:

Rear Seat Entertainment with iDrive control
20’ Individual wheel style 301 with performance tires
Alcantara headliner in champagne (sides of headliner in black)
A/B/C pillars in black leather
Rear parcel shelf in Anthracite Alcantara
BMW Individual Piano Black Wood trim
Piano black wood inlay in steering wheel
Shadowline exterior trim

A full range of exterior colors is available for this limited edition as well as additional options, making it possible to craft a truly unique automobile.

The 760Li, with its 6.0-liter Twin Turbo V12, remains the pinnacle in the BMW 7 Series line up boasting 535HP (399 kW) and 744 Nm (550 lb-ft) of torque catapulting the big Sports Sedan from 0-60 mph in just 4.5 seconds and a limited top speed of 209 km/h (130 mph) and 250 km/h (155 mph) with the M Sport Package option.

September 10, 2012

BMW M3 GT2 Art Car at Norwegian cliff [HD video]

BMW actually brought a real M3 GT2 art car on the cliffs of Preikestolen in Norway. The car was airlifted after two days waiting for weather that would allow them to put the specially painted car by Jeff Koons.

There is no real reason for this strange photoshoot, but the photographer gathered all the visitors on the cliff around the car and done the pictures.

BMW M3 GT2 is a high-performance sports car created specially for racing at events like 24 Le Mans. It is powered by naturally aspirated 4.0-liter V8 with maximum output of 500bhp. The chassis is upgraded as well as the brakes and last, but not least, the whole car is much lighter. The performance is stunning – 0 to 160 kph in 3.4 seconds. For the 24 Le Mans race, the car is going to be labeled with the logos of Castrol, Crowne Plaza, Dunlop, Randstad, Sympatex, LuK, H&R, BBS and NGK for the race on the “Circuit de la Sarthe”.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QX7GRfshLw0

Source: FASTLAPracing via Youtube

September 7, 2012

Entry model from BMW – The 2013 1-Series 114d

BMW has announced their new entry level of 1-Series hatchback. The 114d model is going to be one of the cheapest BMWs on the market, but still offering sheer driving pleasure.

The 2013 BMW 1-Series 114d is powered by a new 1.6-liter four-cylinder diesel engine featuring Twin Power Turbo technology. It produces 95 HP (70 kW) at 4,000 RPM and 235 Nm (173 lb-ft) of torque available at 1,500 RPM. 0-100 km/h in 12.2 seconds and a top speed of 185 km/h (115 mph).

Average fuel consumption is between 4.1 and 4.3 litres/100 km, with respective CO2 emissions being between 109 and 112 grams per km (levels as per the EU test cycle, depending on selected tyre format).

Like all other model variants of the new BMW 1-Series, the new BMW 114d is also equipped as standard with comprehensive BMW EfficientDynamics technology. The package comprises among other things brake energy regeneration, shift point indicator, Auto Start Stop function, electronic power steering, on-demand ancillary components and tyres with reduced rolling resistance.

Moreover, the new BMW 114d features the ECO PRO mode, which can be activated by means of the Driver Experience Control switch fitted as standard, facilitating both a relaxed and economical driving style.

Source: BMW

September 4, 2012

BMW F10 M5 Police Car exhibited in Munich

BMW has unveiled a special edition of the new 5-Series F10 M5. The Police Car model is exhibited at the Welt Museum in Munich, Germany. It looks exactly like a cop car – traditional livery, a black grille and a light bar.

However, this is just a prototype and luckily for street racers, the police won’t use this car … for now!

Everything else remains unchanged – a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 with 560HP (412 kW) and 680Nm (502 lb-ft). The gearbox is 7-speed M Double Clutch Transmission. 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 13 seconds and top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) electronically limited and 305 km/h (190 mph) with M Driver’s Package.

The fuel consumption is 9.9 liters/100 km on combined cycle (28.5 mpg) and CO2 emissions of 232 g/km.

The Active M Differential optimizes power transfer between the rear wheels ensuring the engine’s performance is transferred to the ground.

Obviously, this is perfect car for highway chases.

Source: BMW

September 4, 2012

Audi RS6 Evotech vs BMW X6M PP-Performance and Porsche Panamera Turbo

Dragtimesinfo has released a new video with more astonishing tuned cars going against each other on 1 mile drag race. This time the competitors are Audi RS6 Evotech Stage 2 with 750HP, Porsche Panamera Turbo Evotech Stage 2 and a mighty BMW X6M PP-Performance with 680HP.

The RS6 goes against the powerful Panamera in the first start and wins with just a tip – 29.442 seconds for the Audi versus 29.468 seconds for the Porsche. Although the Panamera is a lot faster on ¼ mile, the RS6 manages to get in front of it on the full 1 mile race.

In the second start, the RS6 is versus BMW X6 M, which is also extremely fast car, when tuned. However, the car is always with better Cd than a SUV and the result is 29.123 seconds on 1 mile for the RS6 versus 30.150 seconds for the X6 M.

Enjoy the video!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LcObplzGHI

Source: Dragtimesinfo

September 3, 2012

Prior Design BMW 3-Series E46 M3 – More Flexible and Stable

The latest project undertaken by the talented tuners from Prior Design is again on one of the most famous Bavarian cars – BMW. This time, under their scalpel is the famous 3-Series model.

They have equipped it with a complete aerodynamic package made from Dura-Flex. To be more precise, the latter is a high quality material, characterized by perfect surface structure. In addition, this structure delivers enough flexibility and stability.

In details, the M3Styling package contains Prior-Design M3Styling front bumper, Prior-Design side skirts (2X), Prior-Design M3Styling rear bumper, mounting material and an included TÜV parts certificate.

Source: Prior Design

August 29, 2012

KW coilover kit for the new 2012 BMW 3-Series F30

The new BMW 3-Series – the F30 is exceptional car. It comes with better engines, nice aerodynamics and good material quality. Its sports nature is all over the car, but KW will add a little more aggressiveness with a special coilover kit Variant 3+ “inox-line” which is part of the worldwide Top-aftermarket products.

“In the new design of the KW coilover Variant 3+ we have integrated the compression adjustment wheel in the bottom of the housing. To adjust the rebound damping, the adjustment wheel has to be attached on top of the front axle piston rod.”, commented Johannes Wacker, KW Product Manager.

“For example when drivers replace the tire / wheel combination from BMW against a bigger tire set or if the dimension of the standard break system will be changed thru a performance modification, this can be considered when adjusting the rebound”,, he added.

The KW coilover kit Variant 3+ ensures already in basic setup an increase of the steering precision and tracking. Even at a lowering of up to 65 mm at the front and 60 mm at the rear axle in combination with 20” alloy wheels and Dunlop tires, the rolling comfort at the BMW F30 will not be affected.

KW also offers coilover kits Variant 1 and Variant 2, which are a lot softer, but still can be adjusted to give better performance.

All three KW coilovers for the BMW F30 are manufactured in long life stainless steel technology and allow a continuous lowering within the German TÜV-tested adjustment range of 40 – 65 mm at the front axle and 30 – 60 mm at the rear axle.

Source: KW

August 27, 2012

How to crash BMW E46 M3 in few seconds? [HD video]

Here is a short lesson, how to crash a nice BMW E46 M3. There are few steps, which you need to do and everything will be “OK”.

First, turn off the traction control (Dynamic Stability Control in E46 M3). Second, you have to find a hard course with a lot of curves and third just let a kid to drive it. This combination will guarantee you in the end … or the beginning of the day a crashed BMW E46 M3. Check also the strange driving position!

Hopefully nobody is hurt in the video, but the car, however is a total loss.

Indeed, E46 M3 is a very fast car and of course very difficult to drive. It is powered by a naturally aspirated six-cylinder 3.2 liter engine delivering 333HP (248 kW) and 355Nm (262 lb-ft) of torque in its US variant. 0-100 km/h in less than 5 seconds, ¼ mile in 13 seconds flat and a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph).

So, the next time you decide to step on the gas pedal to the floor on such car just remind this video!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZVrnd9V7sk

Source: mischieftelevision via Youtube

August 21, 2012

G-POWER Work on a BMW 1M Coupe

G-Power-BMW-1M-Coupe-medium A substantial upgrade for the BMW 1M Coupe is now available at G-Power central. There’s an increase in power, there’s a suspension tweak and there’s some eye candy.

The main point here is that now a 1M Coupe is more powerful than it’s bigger brother – the M3. That’s 435 horsepower and 590 Newton meters of torque (15 hp and 195 Nm more than the M3). That immediately takes us to the question of speed. The G-Power 1M eats up 100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds. The top speed has been upped to 300 km/h.

To achieve this, the guys at G-Power have had to optimize the flow with some downpipes to reduce the exhaust gas temperature. Further back, there’s a completely new exhaust system that’s 20 kg lighter than a stock one would be mainly because the titanium material used for it. The tail pipes also come in carbon. At the front there’s a larger intercooler and a special G-Power software (Bi-Tronic V3) that takes into account the newfound oily bits.

Suspension-wise, G-Power have worked hard to match the performance. A GM1-RS height-adjustable coil-over kit ensure overall stability. Then there are the 20-inch G-Power Silverstone wheels wrapped in Michelin tires with 255/30 ZR 20 and 295/25 ZR 20 dimensions front and rear respectively. From behind the double spokes of the front alloys, 396 mm brake discs peak out which get clamped by six-cylinder piston calipers whenever one stomps on the brake pedal.

Source: G-Power

August 20, 2012

BMW Teases New Zagato Concept

One of the most awaited debuts at Pebble Beach will be the new BMW Zagato Concept. The super car will make there its first world appearance.

The first collaboration between those two legendary car companies was the BMW Zagato Coupe, which was officially unveiled earlier this year.

2012 BMW Zagato Coupé made its premiere at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, and showed that it is an embodiment of high-quality hand-craftsmanship, sportiness and luxury.

The body of this model has been built entirely by hand. Its skin was tailored to fit the car’s mechanical architecture. The hand shaped aluminum sheets of metal were meticulously molded to give the car its unique form.

The same expectations of greatness are set to be seen on the new concept model. Although there are no additional images released, we are to see something extraordinary, which will make us stand in awe.

More details and images of the newest car of the collaboration between BMW and Zagato will be available closer to the official debut.

Source: BMW

August 17, 2012

BMW F30 328i by IND

3D Design Japan has announced their tuning package for the new BMW 3-Series – the F30 model. Originally the tuning company planned to introduce the package on August 27^th, but obviously someone was in a hurry.

The tuning package includes a new 3D Design front lip, a set of cool 19″ BBS CH-R wheels in dimensions 8.5J x 19” ET32 at the front axle and 9.5J x 19” ET35 at the rear fitted with HANKOOK sport tyres. Other goodies feature iND Gloss black front grilles, iND painted front reflectors, iND gloss black lower whiskers and H&R Sport Springs for perfect stance and improved handling.

The last touch are the Yellow M-Performance Brakes, which give not only better stopping power, but more individuality to the vehicle.

The car is finished in Imperial blue BMW paint.

Source: IND

August 14, 2012

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