Tag: BMW

  • BMW Auto Shopping 101

    2019-BMW-910BMW remains one of the best car brands in the world for all the right reasons. The lineup from the company accommodates every need. Need a sports saloon that gets you excited? You have the M5 for that. Are comfort and luxury important for you? The 7-series is the one to go for.

    Over the years, BMW has gotten better at making cars for the market segments they cover. Even the regular 5-series BMWs are so good that you seldom need to go down the full M5 route to have an exciting car. If you are on the search for the perfect BMW, here are some tips to keep in mind.

    Start with Your Needs

    As tempting as it is to start thinking about what you want from a car, you always need to start with your, well, needs. How will you use the car? What kind of terrain will you be driving on? Do you need special features such as 4WD or a higher ride height?

    The more of these questions you answer, the better you will understand your needs. You also have to take into account the number of passengers you need to carry and whether you want to use the car on a regular basis.

    With your needs in mind, you can continue with the next step, which is….

    Pick a Series

    BMW has a lot of options for you. The 2-series cars are compact and exciting. You have the 3-series cars designed to accommodate most users, with the M3 – and now the M4 – offering sportier options. The 5-series, as mentioned before, is bigger and more luxurious, but you still have the M5 if you want to enjoy the sporty aura of the car. The 6-series used to bridge the gap between the 5-series and the 7-series, but the new 8-series coupé replaces the older 8-series with a line of exotics. You also have the X-series, BMW’s own SUV line. The M-series, obviously, represents sportier versions of the other series. Even the M8 Gran Coupe is designed to have a sporty feel to it.

    BMW doesn’t stop there. The BMW Z4 is still in the company’s product lineup. This small roadster is a joy to drive. Both the i3 and the i8, on the other hand, are new cars in BMW’s i-series, which incorporates electric motors.

    Customizing Your BMW

    After selecting the kind of BMW that you want, you still have a wealth of options to choose from. In fact, BMW makes it possible for customers to fully personalize their cars down to the last detail. With the 3-series, for example, you can choose the 320i or 330i, a coupé or a sedan, and more.

    These customization options make every BMW personal and a true joy to drive. From the moment you make that purchase decision, you will be rewarded with a pleasant driving (and customer) experience.

    The last step is getting suitable car insurance for your BMW. Insuranks makes this process easy. You can use the quote search tool available at https://www.insuranks.com/Auto-Insurance/Car-Insurance-quotes. Enter details about your new BMW and they will list and rank the best insurance deals and providers.

    The rest is easy from there. Once you’ve had your car delivered and ensured you have suitable insurance, you can start appreciating how well BMW does things as you drive your new car.

  • G-POWER team showcases a revised M850i machine. Check it out!

    2019 G-POWER BMW M850iBMW 6 Series is already a legend – lineup’s stock models are so popular and beloved that the name itself has become a sort of an ideal for a high-end vehicle. However, it was recently replaced with the 8 series – a honorable substitute that was well-received by BMW enthusiasts and critics.

    However, G-POWER team has decided to tweak a bit a single M850i and deliver us a machine that is both sporty oriented and still features comfort and utility goodies. Incorporating a large 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, the revised xDrive generates a total of 670hp and 890Nm of torque.

    2019 G-POWER BMW M850i

    This is a massive boost of 140hp and 140Nm, compared to stock models. The team has achieved such results by installing a set of stainless steel downpiples, including 200-cell sports catalytic converters that reduce both thermal load and dynamic pressure, allowing the twin-charged engine to exhale more freely and generating higher performance scores. On the other hand, the engineering team hasn’t changed the drivetrain protection and diagnostic features – these do not affect the software changes, nor does the upgrade affect their functionality.

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    And this is what we love about G-POWER – there are upgrades and changes are just enough to ensure a certain result achieved without altering vehicle’s entire nature or spirit. And last, but not least, G-POWER has included an exclusive set of HURRICANE RR forged rims. Enjoy!

    2019 G-POWER BMW M850i

    2019 G-POWER BMW M850i

    Source: G-POWER 

  • BMW proudly unveils new Z4 M40i. Here are some vehicle highlights!

    2019 BMW Z40i RoadsterBMW team proudly unveils the all-new Z4 M40i First Edition Roadster at Pebble Beach Lodge to kick-off Monterey car week and the new model year in general. What this bad boy features is pretty straightforward – agility, performance, advanced technologies and neat styling. Let’s delve right into the action, shall we?

    Design

    Although being an instantly-recognizable BMW machine, brand’s latest roadster is unique in its own way. The vehicle features combination of notable lines and clean-cut surface design in order to create this distinctive and aggressive silhouette.

    The body incorporates large air intakes, a low BMW kidney grill and headlights placed at outer edges. The long hood with arrow-shaped contour lines straddles the wheel arches in a clamshell style characteristic of classical sports car, while the upper character line runs from the bottom of the hood to the tail lights.

    2019 BMW Z40i Roadster

    At the rear, there’s integrated spoiler and slender, horizontally arranged light assemblies in BMW’s exclusive L-shape in order to add to the style, but also enhance the sporty performance of the vehicle. There’s also a second, lower character line that emerges from the large air vents behind the front wheel arches. Neat!

    Drivetrain system

    2019 BMW Z40i Roadster

    BMW Z4 Roadster will hit the streets with a new 2.0 liter four-cylinder TwinPower Turbocharged engine with increased overall power output. This updated BMW package comes with High Precision Injection system with maximum pressure of 350bar/5,076. This means that the vehicle can generate a total of 255hp and 295lb-ft of torque. This engine system is mated to an eight-speed Steptronic Sport gearbox with shift paddles.

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    Also, new BMW Z4 Roadster comes with a revised chassis technology that has been especially developed to deliver the optimal agility and dynamics on the road. It features a special double-joint spring strut suspension at the front and new five-link suspension in the rear. This is a setup seen for the first time in a BMW machine. By doing so, engineers have managed to achieve a great balance between sports car handling and overall ride comfort.

    Additional systems and goodies

    2019 BMW Z40i Roadster

    Z4’s highly advanced nature is also underlined by the class-leading variety of the assistance systems. Drivers will benefit from Forward Collision Warning and Daytime Pedestrian Detection with City Brake function, Lane Departure Warning and Active Cruise Control. Sweet!

    Source: BMW

  • G-POWER proudly presents new M760Li G11 tuning project

    2018 BMW G-POWER M760Li G11BMW remains the leader of luxury sports cars. And brand’s M series is definitely a pinnacle of contemporary high-end vehicle. Brand’s latest model in the lineup is M760Li and featurea a massive V12 engine with the titanic 610hp and 800Nm of torque!

    However, the engineers at G-POWER have decided to take a closer look at the machine and tweak it a bit. The Aresing-based tunier has been specializing in optimizing and upgrading BMW vehicles for more than three decades and as it seems, the whole engineering team could not help giving the luxurious sedan some kick in terms of performance and refinement.

    2018 BMW G-POWER M760Li G11

    After being given the magical pill, the most powerful G11 so far becomes even more cabable of dominating the road and track – with a total output of 700hp and maximum torque of 900Nm, which were possible to achieve, thanks to an exclusive software tunig upgrade. Of course, this tweak removes top speed limit and now M760Li can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in mere 3.4 seconds and chase a top speed of 310km/h. Incredible, right?

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    G-POWER team has also installed a set of these well-known HURRICANE RR forged rims in prder to provide visual impact and top off the whole sporty concept. These lightweight wheels with five double spokes revolve on 9×21-inches and 10.5×21-inches wide axles. Furthermore, these are wrapped by 255/35 R21 and 295/30 R21 high-performance tires.

    2018 BMW G-POWER M760Li G11

    2018 BMW G-POWER M760Li G11

    Enjoy!

    Source: G-POWER 

  • MANHART team presents exclusive upgrade for BMW 8 Series!

    2018 MANHART BMW 850iNew BMW 8 Series has been on the market for a few weeks, but it has already shocked the world with its premium design and advanced drivetrain system. And something more – tuners around the world have noticed the potential of this bad boy for even higher performance marks and drivetrain refinement. One such team is the Wuppertal based MANHART. With its extensive customizing program, the engineers at the studio present us their depiction of a sporty and fine-tuned M850i. Let’s check it out!

    The 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged N63 V8 gasoline engine was heavily revised and tweaked in order to excel performance – along with all mechanical changes, MANHART team has included MHTronic software optimization that enables the eight cylinders to generate the massive 621hp and 870Nm of torque! Additional changes and upgrades include rear axle muffler with four tailpipes and numerous carbon-fiber components.

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    Also, MANHART has not only improved performance, but also has enhanced vehicle’s look by installing exclusive H&H springs that contribute to stability and also lower the overall height of the machine, sporty front and rear spoilers, made out of carbon fiber, and sexy 21-inch Concave One light-alloy wheels. And all this is topped off with sexy charcoal black body finish with golden yellow MANHART stripe. Sexy!

    2018 MANHART BMW 850i

    Source: MANHART 

  • New engine system of BMW 330e does matter – here’s why!

    2019-BMW-300e-910New BMW 330e plug-in hybrid saloon is a representative of brand’s revolutionary concept and offers more efficiency, power and handy features. Scheduled to be launched in summer of 2019, BMW 330e Saloon is faster, more powerful and way more agile than its predecessor. Let’s find out more!

    One of the most notable additions is the XtraBoost feature that is now part of the standard equipment – this is an on-demand power gadget that improves the overall output of the plug-in hybrid with a total of 41hp. Neat, right? Furthermore, the new family member can cover a distance of up to 37 miles by using sole electric power and deliver way fewer CO2 emissions, compared to predecessors.

    New 330e features a 184hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder petrol engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology aligned to an electric motor that generates between 68 and 113hp additional output. Together, the two engines ensure a maximum output of 252ho and 420Nm of torque – just enough to tackle down any road challenge. What is also special about this model is the accelerator pedal curve that offers improved response and precision, along with precise and smooth shifts, thanks to the fine-tuned Steptronic eight-speed gearbox.

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    New BMW 330e also comes with regenerative braking that further optimizes efficiency. The way it works is rather interesting- the whole system stores the energy captured during braking with the electric motor and transfers it to a high-voltage battery and serves to supply vehicle’s electric system. Or, in other words, the generator is no longer powered by the combustion engine. Sweet!

    What buyers will love is the fact that the whole range of optional equipment and goodies are also available for the plug-in hybrid. Offered in SE, Sport Line and M Sport versions, new machine adopts the Adaptive M suspension with Variable Sports Steering and M Sports brake system. Enjoy!

    Source: BMW 

  • A Swiss tuning studio finds ways to make the iconic BMW X4 even more appealing

    2018 Dähler BMW X4 What people think of Indian Summer is a vivid picture of magnificent colored leaves, blue skes and warm temperatures. And when we think of Indian Summer, we think about the new X4 (GO2) machine – a SAV coupe that has confidently positioned itself in the competitive lineup with X-Typical power and sexy looks.

    However, Dähler Design & Technik GmbH from Belp has decided to exploit the capabilities of the vehicle and add some sexy and functional additions. The result is simply astonishing, given that the studio has already proved itself with other tuning projects. For this particular machine, the crew has included a powerful gasoline engine that produces a total of 420hp and 630Nm of torque, mated to a revised eight-speed automatic that adds neat kick to the overall sporty spirit of the lucky X4.

    2018 Dähler BMW X4

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    2018 Dähler BMW X4

    Also, for the chassis, there was a fine-tuned sporty suspension kit included that lowers the overall height of the vehicle and significantly reduces the sway movements and contributes to overall sexy appearance. Furthermore, there’s a top-tuned harmonious and shock-absorbent suspension solution by installing numerous adjustable suspension with crisp and sporty taunt identification. And last, but most certainly not least, the team has included a sporty stainless exhaust system with a total of four tailpipes that were handcrafted by the team as well. Neat!

    2018 Dähler BMW X4

    Source: Dähler Design & Technik

  • DTE Systems installs PowerControl function on a lucky BMW M5 machine

    2018 DTE Tuning BMW M5BMW M5 is a vehicle of great power and dynamics, even when we talk about stock models. The agility becomes even more when tuners decide to have a tweak here and there and present all kinds of goodies and upgrades for brand’s most successful model so far. And this is exactly the case with DTE Systems’ latest tuning project – let’s find out more!

    Mighty in performance and elegant at the same time, the revised M5 First Edition features fresh new tuning box PowerControl RX for high-performance engines and some sexy exterior features. Thanks to the tuning box, the 4.4-liter TwinPower turbo V8 engine generates some additional output to the overall 600hp and 750Nm of torque and delivers smooth driving experience, thanks to the revised AWD system.

    2018 DTE Tuning BMW M5

    The upgraded drivetrain system accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in mere 3.3 seconds – this astonishing result is achieved by vehicle’s increased acceleration speed of 10 per cent and the additional driving modes, Sport, Sport Plus, City and Stock. All of these modifications ensure adequate performance rates for every single road situation.

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    What is also cool about this new DTE gadget is that it can be remotely controlled via keypad or smartphone. First of all, the system can be easily switched on or off, and when engaged, it can easily be manipulated to resemble driver’s preferred settings. Enjoy!

    2018 DTE Tuning BMW M5

    2018 DTE Tuning BMW M5

    Source: DTE Systems 

  • A lucky BMW M5 receives neat upgrades from mcchip-dkr studio

    2018 mcchip dkr BMW M550d xDrive G30When we talk about tuning and more precisely, chip tuning, there’s a certain name of professionals that stand out from the crowd – mcchip-dkr team in Rhenish Mechernich is studio that has proven itself as worthy for the past several years and confidently continues to build its portfolio. Led by founder and CEO Danny KUBASIK, the team proudly showcases its latest project.

    2018 mcchip dkr BMW M550d xDrive G30

    A lucky BMW M550d xDrive G30 has undergone through some touches here and there and now benefits from massive power output, measured at 470hp and 850Nm, thanks to the Stage 1 chip tuning that can be further boosted to the incredible 515hp and 865Nm of torque by installing Stage 2 gadgets. In fact, this Stage 2 also boosts the top speed to the electronically limited 295km/h. Neat! Further goodies include a fine-tuned KW coil-over suspension Variant 3, mbDESIGN KV1 rims with Continental ContiSportContact, 9×20-inches with 255/35 RD20 and 10.5×20-inches with 285/30 R20 tire/wheel combination.

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    In terms of exterior styling, the vehicle comes with neat glossy black finish with sexy red lines on the side doors. In fact, this is all as it comes to visuals – after all a BMW machine doesn’t need that much to outshine competition, right?

    2018 mcchip dkr BMW M550d xDrive G30

    2018 mcchip dkr BMW M550d xDrive G30

    Source: mcchi-dkr

  • Z-Performance team reveals neat tuning project. Check it out!

    2018 Z-Performance BMW 235iAlthough being a bit underestimated by tuners, BMW M235i and its successor, M240i, it is still a great choice for tweaking and refining. And as it seems, Z-Performance team thinks in the same direction. So, let’s see what the tuner has come up to this time!

    What immediately draws the attention are the candy red-finished Z-Performance ZP.08 deep concave wheels – featuring classic center with nine slender spokes, silver hubcaps and emblems these are measuring 8.5×19-inches and 9.5×19-inches. Neat! Furthermore, the team has lowered the overall body height, thanks to new KW Variant 2 coilover suspension system and has given some style by replacing numerous stock components with exclusive ones – mirror caps, front skirt inserts, front spoiler lip, diffuser, rear spoiler and more. In addition, all of these are made of lightweight carbon-fiber that not only contributes to overall weight reduction, but also for some sexy and sporty appearance. Neat!

    2018 Z-Performance BMW 235i

    What’s more, new ABE and ECE-approved exhaust system makes good impression both with sound and style. It comprises a 300-cell HJS cat, a Performance rear muffler and BullX titanium trim on tailpipes with a diameter of 101 millimeters.

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    Also, in terms of interior styling, the team has changed and revised numerous details – the armrests, emergency brake handle, the gear lever cover and steering wheel were replaced with exclusive parts from M Performance range also made of carbon-fiber and feature Alcantara cover. What also catches the eye is the set of M4 shift paddles with red anodized extensions, re-sadded door panels, a custom-made semigloss Wiechers cage, new car mats and Schroth four-point safety belt. Furthermore, driver and passenger will sit in comfortable Recaro Pole Position seats with Alcantara covers. Enjoy!

    2018 Z-Performance BMW 235i

    2018 Z-Performance BMW 235i

    Source: Z-Performance

  • G-POWER reveals new M5 revised model. Check it out!

    2018 G-POWER BMW M5 There’s a new star that joins the rank of high-power sedans – Back when BMW presented the new M5 F90 with twin-turbo V8 that generates a total of 600hp and exclusive Mspecific four-wheel drive installed for the first time in a BMW machine, everyone was excited about brand’s intentions and capabilities, but no one has expected that G-POWER team would tweak the vehicle in an unprecedented way.

    G-POWER experts, who have been specializing for more than 35 years in upgrading and enhancing BMW M models, have done what they do the best – making a beast out of the stock M5 machine. The engineering team has managed to increase the horsepower output by 100hp in the lowest range and has also boosted the torque output for a total of 840Nm. The upgrading process can be executed in two different ways: by installing a V1 performance software or a V1 Bi-Tronik performance module. Either version is equally advanced and agile and the choice depends on buyer’s taste: the plug-and-play Bi-Tronik module is quick and easy to install, and therefore easy to remove, while the performance software better suits customers that deal with higher demands for their vehicle.

    2018 G-POWER BMW M5

    Furthermore, G-POWER team has included some more gadgets and systems: new downpipes, tons of modifications for the eight-cylinder engine and new titanium exhaust system with four 100mm carbon/titanium tailpipes. And something more, the M5 is equipped with a special V3 performance software that contributes to these high performance rates. Long story short, the vehicle is capable of chasing a top speed of 335km/h and sprint from 0 to 100km/h in mere 2.9 seconds.

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    And in order to enhance the sporty spirit of the vehicle, G-POWER team has refined the overall look of the BMW by including G-POWER VENTURI RR hood made entirely of carbon fiber and Hurricane RR forged wheels. 21-inches in size and with classic double spoke design, these bad boys neatly underscore the aggressive nature of the G-POWER M5. Enjoy!

    2018 G-POWER BMW M5

    2018 G-POWER BMW M5

    Source: G-POWER 

  • Maxcklusiv reveals enhanted BMW i8

    2018 Maxklusiv mbDESIGN BMW i8Although BMW I8 is not the fastest or even the most powerful among other sports vehicles, but there are some thing that make it stand out from the rest – the refined three-cylinder engine system and the advanced and futuristic drivetrain systems. And one more thing – the ability to be revised, upgraded and enhanced. And this is what has caught the eye of the Buched-based tuning team Maxklusiv mbDESIGN.

    The engineering team noticed different areas and aspects that could have been better and decided to make some touches here and there. For example, the vehicle now benefits from new bolted 9×21-inch and 10×201-inch KV3.3 rims in glossy black, wrapped by 245/30R21 and 255/30R21 Continental Sport Contract 6 tires. Behind the wheels there can be seen new braking system calipers in the same yellow color as the hubcab. And all this is based on the new fine-tuned suspension that contributes to more stability and more confident cornering.

    2018 Maxklusiv mbDESIGN BMW i8

    In terms of exterior styling, there’s one single core element: new full wrapping. Trendy at the moment, the vibrant “blue pepper” color from PWD Exclusive draws attention with its mellow tones and overall high quality execution. Furthermore, the elegance and sporty spirit of the vehicle is boosted by installing numerous black and carbon-fiber components: there are new carbon-fiber side rocker panels, carbon-fiber front spoiler lip and carbon fiber rear wing.

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    And last but not least, drivetrain system. As you might well expect, the vehicle has received some enhancements and additional power. There’s neat software optimization executed by PP Performance that brings more horsepower and overall better power distribution. Enjoy!

    2018 Maxklusiv mbDESIGN BMW i8

    2018 Maxklusiv mbDESIGN BMW i8

    Source: Maxclusiv mbDESIGN