Posts Tagged ‘bmw’

  • BMW Has Launched Their Competition Package For The 2011 M3 Coupe & Sedan
    BMW North America has announced their new Competition Package for the 2011 M3 Coupe and Sedan sports cars. The package will improve handling dynamics as it drops the car by 10mm, and then adds a set of 19-inch alloy wheels. The Configuration Package will include a reconfigured Electronic Damping Control system and Dynamic Stability Control system which allows the package...
    by Dean at February 1st, 2010 at 08:02 pm
  • BMW Announces Their 2011 MY Line-Up
    BMW’s 2011 line up will see the following changes and additions to the range. New Models: * 2011 BMW 3-Series Coupe and Convertible. * 2011 BMW 335is Coupe and Convertible. * 2011 BMW 1-Series Coupe and Convertible. * 2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7. * 2011 BMW 74oi, 740Li. * 2011 BMW 5-Series. * 2011 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo. * 2011 BMW...
    by Dean at January 29th, 2010 at 01:01 pm
  • BMW’s 1-Series Motorsport Model Is Still Just An Idea
    There have been loads of rumours revolving around a Motorsport version of the BMW 1-Series, and it’s finally time that the M division boss, Kay Segler, comments on these. “The thing you have to remember about BMW is that every model must make money, so the question is: could we make this happen with a 1-series M? Besides, what would you call it? You couldn’t...
    by Dean at January 27th, 2010 at 05:01 pm
  • The G-Power Typhoon Black Pearl — A Modified BMW X5
    G-Power has revealed their brand new Typhoon Black Pearl. The new modified SUV is based on the BMW X5 which now boast a monotone black paintjob, followed by an aggressive body kit. The body kit houses a new fascia, a new hood, wider fender flares, a rear diffuser, a roof mounted spoiler, side skirts and 23-inch Silverstone wheels. Power has been upgraded as the company...
    by Dean at January 27th, 2010 at 05:01 pm
  • The BMW 335is Coupe And Convertible Will Boast Twin Turbos!
    BMW’s North American division has released their new 335is Coupe, as well as the Convertible model. The iS model is based on the normal 335i version, and it will boast a 320-horsepower N54 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged straight six. The gearbox will be a 7-speed Double Clutch Transmission (DCT) with Launch Control as an option. This will replace the standard 6-speed...
    by Dean at January 25th, 2010 at 10:01 pm
  • BMW Will Unveil Their 5-Series ActiveHybrid At The 2010 Geneva Show
    BMW has confirmed that there will be an ActiveHybrid version of the 2011 5-Series. The F10, or 5-Series, will be on show at the Geneva Salon which takes place during the March month. At the moment, there is no information on whether or not the hybrid will find its way to the American market. “I don’t think we will sell it because in the past, station wagons...
    by Dean at January 25th, 2010 at 09:01 pm
  • Reports Have Said That The 2011 BMW M3 Will Receive An Optional Competition Package
    Sources hovering around the new BMW M3 have stated that the car will come with an optional Competition Package (ZCP). The ZCP kit will be the only way to get your car to look like the M3 GT2 model. The details are currently a secret, however, there will also be some performance enhancements which include 19-inch wheels and a suspension drop of 10mm. Past Competition Packages...
    by Dean at January 22nd, 2010 at 06:01 pm
  • First Official Images: The 2011 BMW 335is Coupe And Convertible Models
    BMW has not yet made official announcements on the 335is Coupe and Convertible models, however they have uploaded a few images to their public web pages. The images regarding the S models are believed to be for the North American market only, as it will close the gab between the standard 335i and the 414-horsepower M3. The BMW 335is is expected to use the N54 3.0-litre...
    by Dean at January 21st, 2010 at 12:01 am
  • Videos: The 2011 BMW 335i Coupe & Convertible Showing Their Funk
    BMW has released two new videos regarding the 2011 BMW 335i Convertible and Coupe models in action. Enjoy! 2011 BMW 335i Coupe in Action 2011 BMW 335i Convertible in Action
    by Dean at January 21st, 2010 at 12:01 am
  • 2010 BMW 135i To Boast A New 7-Speed Double Clutch ‘Box — Specs On The New Line Up
    The 2010 BMW 135i Coupe and Convertible models will keep their original TwinPower Turbo Technology engines for the 2010 year, where they will just gain a little bit of help from High Precision Injection and fully variable ValveTronic valve management. These engines will allow the 2010 model to push out 306-horsepower with 295lb-ft of torque. The biggest upgrade to the...
    by Dean at January 20th, 2010 at 02:01 am
  • BMW Sauber Announces Pedro De La Rosa As Their Second Driver For The 2010 F1
    BMW Sauber has officially signed Spain’s Pedro de la Rosa for the second driver for the up and coming 2010 season. “I always firmly believed I would be given another chance as a team driver,” the 38-year-old said. “I’m really excited about the season with Peter Sauber’s team, which has been a solid fixture in F1 since 1993,”...
    by Dean at January 20th, 2010 at 01:01 am
  • The 2011 BMW 3-Series Coupe & Convertible Facelifts Have Been Revealed
    BMW’s new facelifted 3-Series Coupe and Convertibles have been revealed. The models are designed to be timeless with a hint of elegance here and there. The facelift for the 3-Series enhanced the headlights with new LED technology, modified the bumpers, added a new hood with wider kidney grilles and finally changed the rear lights to a set of LED units. Inside remains...
    by Dean at January 18th, 2010 at 09:01 pm
  • The 2011 BMW 135i Coupe And Convertible Will Boast A New Twin Scroll Turbocharged Engine
    BMW is replacing their N54 3.0-litre twin turbocharged six-cylinder engine found in the 335i models. The new engine to replace this will be the twin-scroll turbocharged 3.0-litre inline six cylinder N55 unit. The latest N55’s will be found in the 2011 model year 135i Coupe and Convertible models. Maximum output from the engine will be 300-horsepower and the peak...
    by Dean at January 12th, 2010 at 09:01 pm
  • The 2011 Alpina B7 Has Been Announced For The US Market
    BMW has said that the new Alpina B7 will be offered as a 2011 model year in North America. The 2011 Alpina B7 will be a special 7-Series model which is aimed to make its debut at the Geneva Motor Show later this year. There will be a twin-turbocharged 4.4-litre engine with direct injection and a V8 layout. Power is expected to be set around 373kW with 700Nm of torque,...
    by Dean at January 11th, 2010 at 01:01 pm
  • Details On The New BMW M5 — Say G’Bye To The Lame Wagon Variant
    News from Car Magazine states that the new BMW M5 will be about 0.3 seconds faster in the 0-100km/h sprint. Alongside power upgrades, the M5′er will also receive new boost in power, torque and fuel efficiency. The BMW M5 will not be available in touring this time round. Somehow, we feel good about that statement. BMW’s new M5 will have a 4.4-litre bi-turbocharged...
    by Dean at January 11th, 2010 at 01:01 pm