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  • Bentley Team M-Sport Prepares for a Touch Race

    Bentley Team M-Sport is impatient and confident for the race

    Bentley Team M-Sport is heading to Belgium with a single idea in mind: to win the tough challenge of 2015 Blancpain Endurance Series: the TOTAL 24 Hours of Spa. Bad for the competitors, in this case Spa doesn’t mean a hot room for relaxation, but a tough and hostile track and a 24-hours marathon. But the competitors not only will have to be as fast as possible, but also will have to get a large volume of points, given in special occasions. And this year’s event is a special for Bentley team, because they will try to be better than in the 2014 race, where the two vehicles suffered misfortune, but still managed to finish. This means, that it is time for motivation, passion and desire to win.

    For the 2015 season Bentley Team M-Sport will race with four Continental GT3 vehicles: two from Bentley Team M-Sport and two by the Bentley Team HTP customer outfit. Furthermore, Bentley Team M-Sport will include drivers Guy Smith, Andy Meyric and Stevben Kane in vehicle #7, while #8 will be piloted by Maxi Buhk, Andy Soucek and Maxime Soulet.

    And while the team confidently prepares for the event, there is a sold-out program to Bentley customers, that includes an on-track parade of Bentley vehicles, including the Continental GT3-R just before the start of the tough 24-hour race.

    So, what’s the plan? On Thursday, 23rd of July Bentley team will have to do four sessions, that include a Free Practice, Pre-Qualifying, Qualifying and Night Qualifying. The duration of all four activities is between 1 and 1:30 hours. On the next day, the 24th of July the Bentley team will compete for the Super Pole and the race itself starts on 26th, Sunday in 16:30.

    We wish good luck to the Bentley Team M-Sport and we all hope, that they will have numerous occasions for celebrating.

    Source: Bentley Motors, Inc

  • 2015 BMW X6 ///M-Sport

    After the introducing of the all-new 2015 BMW X6, the German manufacturer is adding to the range the ///M-Sport version coming with some nice extras, which every BMW fan will appreciate.

    2015 BMW X6 ///M-Sport is offered across all the engine range and includes a complete aerodynamics package – a new front bumper, a pair of revised side skirts and a rear diffuser housing the new exhaust tailpipes. There is also a new matte aluminum grille and body colored wheel arches. Last, but not least is the shadow line trim and the set of 19” lightweight alloy wheels fitted with proper tires.

    The interior boasts a Leather and Alcantara sport seats, a sport steering wheel and aluminum trim elements. Other highlights include an anthracite roof, an alloy footrest and M-branded door sill plates.

    The Adaptive ///M-sport suspension gives unique feeling and improved handling. It also lowers the ride height, stiffens the shocks and gives the new X6 a better stance, if needed.

    2015 BMW X6 is powered by a a 3.0 liter TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder diesel with 258HP (190 kW) and 560 Nm (413 lb-ft) of torque, a three-turbocharged 3.0 liter six-cylinder diesel – 381HP (280 kW) and 740 Nm (545 lb-ft) and a powerful 4.4 liter TwinPower Turbo V8 – 450HP (330 kW) and 650 Nm (479 lb-ft). In the US, a 3.0 liter TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder petrol engine with 300HP (223 kW) and 406Nm (300 lb-ft) will be offered.

    Source: BMW

  • 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.

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


    Source: BMW

  • BMW ///M Sport Limited Editions for Australia

    BMW Australia has announced M Sport Limited Editions including: X5 xDrive 30d, 5-Series F10, BMW Z4, 1-Series Coupe, 1-Series Convertible, 3-Series Coupe and 3-Series Convertible. All models will be available until March 31 as part of the company’s “Festival of ///M”.

    The X5 M Sport Limited Edition comes with ///M Package (exterior and interior), bi-xenon headlights and electric seats. There is also a tion Professional, automatic tailgate, rear view camera, voice control and anti-dazzle exterior mirrors.

    The 5-Series and the Z4 are available with ///M Sport Package and the 1-Series and the 3-Series can be ordered with ///M Sport Plus Package. It includes M Sport suspension, aero kit, leather steering wheel, bespoke 18” alloys, blue leather-piped velour floor mats, chrome-plated “Edition” door sill finishers, anthracite roof liner and blue-stitched upholstery.

    Pricing:

    • X5 xDrive 30d – $92,100
    • 5 Series – from $77,900
    • Z4 – from $76,900
    • 1 Series Coupe – $48,000
    • 1 Series Convertible – $53,800
    • 3 Series Coupe – $70,100
    • 3 Series Convertible – $83,100

    Source: BMW

  • 2012 BMW 1-Series M-Sport Price – £22 510

    BMW has introduced the 2012 1-Series M-Sport, which offers a number of modifications for the hatchback.

    The exterior M Package includes restyled bumpers and side skirts. There is also a set of nice 18” Star-spoke light alloy wheels, a high-gloss shadowline restyled front kidney grille. The stance is further improved by lowering the ride with 10mm. All these enhancements give the new 1-Series better presence on the road and individual style.

    The interior boasts an Anthracite headlining, Aluminum Hexagon interior trim, Estoril Blue styling accents and ///M badge door sills. There are also front sport seats finished in black cloth and Alcantara. The steering wheel is also a new one as well as the short-shift gear lever.

    However, if you aren’t please with the M-Sport package, you can complete it with the Sport Plus Edition pack adding Dark Line rear lights and Black mirror casings, Boston leature upholstery lines and USB/ Bluetooth connectivity.

    2012 BMW 1-Series M-Sport is priced at £22 510 for the 116i model and the prices go up to £27 820 for the 125d. The alternative 125i M Sport is priced from £26 030.

    2012 BMW 1-Series M-Sport
    2012 BMW 1-Series M-Sport
    2012 BMW 1-Series M-Sport
    2012 BMW 1-Series M-Sport

    Source: BMW

  • 2011 BMW X3 M Sports Package at the Paris Motor Show

    The latest X3 will be exhibited at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, but with M Sport package. The crossover also features Auto Start-Stop function combined with a six-cylinder engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission.

    The ///M Sport package includes a front bumper, new side skirts, a rear bumper with diffuser, sports exhaust system and rear roof spoiler.

    The interior boasts a new M sports steering wheel with paddle shifters, new sports seats and aluminum pedals.

    The package is complete by the new M wheels. 2011 BMW X3 is offered with 2.0d delivering 184hp at 4000RPM and (more…)

  • BMW introduces the ultimate Z4

    BMW has announced today that the Z4 sDrive35i is to be offered with an extra ‘s’.  This range-topper sharpens the roadster’s sporting pedigree by offering an even higher level of performance and adds to its sleek, sporty looks with some extra styling touches.

    Premiering at the Detroit Motor Show in January and on sale in the UK in March 2010, the new BMW Z4 sDrive35is gains an extra 34hp over the standard car, taking output to 340hp. The 3.0-litre six-cylinder engine with its twin turbocharger technology and High Precision Direct Injection increases maximum torque to 450Nm with an extra 50Nm of torque available in the upper gears for extra power when overtaking.  This is achieved by an extra short-time boost in turbo pressure. (more…)