Thursday, July 19, 2012
More BMW diesels headed for US market
source: BMWCoop
America’s lack of interest in the fuel saving solution that is the diesel engine has been long discussed and over-debated for several years now.
There have been plenty of attempts, at the forefront of which BMW have been of major importance, to showcase the capabilities and performance diesel is capable.
Diesel powered BMW X5
Two of their cherries are headed stateside now. It’s the 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine and the more interesting 3.0 liter straight six unit.
The first one will likely develop around 180 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque whereas the bigger engine will provide around 255 horsepower and some 413 lb-ft of torque.
Figures may be altered slightly by the time they hit the road in America as the emissions legislation there plays on different fields to the ones BMW is used to.
Diesel powered BMW X5
Even so, the economy minded motorist is in for a treat, even if he lives in the United States. Their highway system should make for quite a difference when it comes to settling into the cruise.
The new engines should be available in the 3 series, 5 series and X5/X6 models to begin with and there’s a chance at expanding its options later on.
There have been plenty of attempts, at the forefront of which BMW have been of major importance, to showcase the capabilities and performance diesel is capable.
Diesel powered BMW X5
Two of their cherries are headed stateside now. It’s the 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine and the more interesting 3.0 liter straight six unit.
The first one will likely develop around 180 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque whereas the bigger engine will provide around 255 horsepower and some 413 lb-ft of torque.
Figures may be altered slightly by the time they hit the road in America as the emissions legislation there plays on different fields to the ones BMW is used to.
Diesel powered BMW X5
Even so, the economy minded motorist is in for a treat, even if he lives in the United States. Their highway system should make for quite a difference when it comes to settling into the cruise.
The new engines should be available in the 3 series, 5 series and X5/X6 models to begin with and there’s a chance at expanding its options later on.
The All-New BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Source BMWUSA
The quintessential sport sedan combines with cutting-edge hybrid technology for a new dimension to The Ultimate Driving Machine Woodcliff Lake, NJ – July 6, 2012…. The all-new BMW ActiveHybrid 3 brings cutting-edge hybrid technology to the quintessential sport sedan for a new take on The Ultimate Driving Machine TM. The ActiveHybrid 3 blends BMW’s TwinPower Turbo 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder and 8-speed Steptronic automatic transmission with an electric motor powered by a high-voltage battery. Together the inline 6 and electric motor combine for 335 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque, an increase of 13 percent and 11 percent respectively. In addition to the boost available for the internal combustion engine, the electric motor is capable of powering the ActiveHybrid 3 emissions free for speeds up to 45 mph (70 km/h) for distances up to 2.5 miles (four kilometers). The 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 will arrive in US showrooms this fall at an MSRP of $50,195 including destination and handling. Electric motor and eight-speed automatic transmission share the same housing. BMW expanding the availability of its intelligent hybrid drive technology with its next ActiveHybrid production model. Again, a gasoline engine is combined with an electric motor to enhance both efficiency and the brand’s hallmark driving pleasure. In the BMW ActiveHybrid 3, BMW’s 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo in-line six engine is coupled with an electric motor and an eight-speed Steptronic automatic transmission which sends combined power of 335 hp to the rear wheels. The BMW ActiveHybrid 3’s synchronous electric motor is powered by a lithium-ion high-voltage battery housed under the luggage compartment between the wheel arches. The latest-generation BMW ActiveHybrid technology also adds precisely controlled – and extremely efficient – energy management to the mix. The result is an extremely well-integrated overall system which convincingly showcases the benefits of BMW ActiveHybrid technology out on the road. Powerful and efficient: the award-winning BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder in the BMW ActiveHybrid 3.Tuesday, July 17, 2012
2013 Alpina B7 officially revealed
According to the German BMW tuners, the 2013 Alpina B7 is actually an updated version of the 2012 model year and the vehicle, which is based on the 7-Series as you probably figured it out, will be officially presented to the public over-seas in August, at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Alpina says that the new B7 is being offered in four models, with short or long wheelbase and with sDrive (rear-wheel drive) or xDrive (all-wheel drive), once the model will arrive in dealerships in North America in September. Alpina is planning to sell around 400-450 units of the 2013 B7.
Under the hood, the 2013 Alpina B7 is coming with two new Garrett turbochargers which are helping the 4.4 liter V8 engine to develop a total output of 540 horsepower and 538 lb-ft of torque, which is 40 HP and 22 lb-ft more than the 2012 model year. Alpina is saying that the 2013 B7 can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds with sDrive and in 4.4 seconds with the xDrive, before reaching a top speed of 194 mph (sDrive) and 193 mph (xDrive), compared to the “old” 175 mph. The engine is mated to an eight-speed ZF transmission and the classic paddle shifters have been replaced with integrated buttons at nine and three o’clock. The model is also getting start/stop.
The 2013 Alpina B7 is coming with 21-inch alloy wheels but for the winter tires, 19-inch rims are also available. Alpina says that the updated B7 will go on sale through BMW dealers and the price of the model will start at 128,495 USD but for the long wheelbase and xDrive model, the cost can go up to 135,395 USD. All prices include the $895 destination charge.
Source: inautonews
LUMMA Design tunes the new BMW M6
The new BMW M6, with its 412 kW and V8 bi-turbo engine, is the fastest Coupé/Cabriolet version of the BMW 6 Series, and will arrive on the market in the fall. LUMMA Design has already allowed us a glance at the upcoming body and the interior options for the tuned BMW M6. At the end of 2012 LUMMA Design will introduce the new M6 in their own unique design, as one of the first tuning companies worldwide to do so. The tuning company is thus set to make the M6 look even sportier and more attractive. A complete aerodynamics package with a front spoiler and large air inlets, carbon fiber engine housing, wheel arch extensions to the front and the rear and a rear diffuser with a central double-pipe exhaust transform Lumma’s tuned M6 into a sports coupé with a unique design language. The multi-part sports rims by Lumma, with 10x21” on the front axle and 12.5x21” on the rear axle, perfect the look and are an excellent match for this unique design
Exclusive Interior
The M6 designed by LUMMA Design has an equally sporty and high-performance interior. Sportiness meets elegance and the finest of materials, such as leather, alcantara and carbon fiber are once again to be found in the vehicle’s interior. There are no limits when it comes to fulfilling the customer’s wishes, with the first vehicles finished completely to customer specification planned to be shipped from early 2013
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
2012 Detroit Auto Show: What’s NEW on BMW’s 2012 3 Series?
BMW has never been caught sitting on their hands when it comes to improving upon the class-founding 3 Series. Now in its sixth generation, the F30 3 series had big shoes to fill. The E90 it replaces was a fine car that never lost sight of the “Ultimate Driving Machine” mandate, while concurrently bringing considerable steps in technology and comfort.
BMW wins U.S. luxury sales crown
BMW beats Mercedes to claim first U.S. luxury sales crown Lexus' 11-year reign ends DETROIT -- BMW fended off a late-year surge by rival Mercedes-Benz to win its first title as best-selling luxury brand in the United States. BMW said its U.S. sales rose 15 percent to 26,834 in December, for an annual total of 247,907. Mercedes said its sales last month climbed 28 percent to 25,701, pushing its tally for the year to 245,192. The results officially end Lexus' 11-year reign atop the U.S. luxury rankings.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Prototype of the 4-Series cabriolet variant spied with a folding hard-top roof
Just a month after we first spied the 2013 BMW 4-Series Coupe, here are the first spy shots of the 2013 4-Series Cabrio.
Now going by the internal names F32 for the 4-Series Coupe and F33 for the Cabriolet variant (being based on the new F30 3-Series) we're starting to get a better idea of how the 4-Series family will be shaping up. The prototype spied here features a folding hard-top roof. The 4-Series may also spawn a four-door sport coupe variant to compete against the Audi A5 Sportback.
The 4-Series will also be larger than the 3-Series and the Coupe is expected to debut in late 2013 while the Cabriolet variant will follow sometime after that in early 2014.
Source: worldcarfans.com
Monday, November 21, 2011
Introducing The All-New 6th Generation BMW 3 Series Sedan
Dynamic, Efficient and Luxurious
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – October 14, 2011 11:15 am EDT … With the
announcement of the sixth generation BMW 3 Series Sedan, the benchmark by
which all sport sedans are measured just got raised. The pioneering history of
the 3 Series serves as inspiration for the new sports sedan, whose powerful
styling represents a fresh interpretation and conscientious development of
traditional BMW design cues. It will not only set new standards for performance
and handling but also for luxury, technology and efficiency as well.
The all-new BMW 3 Series Sedan arrives in US showrooms in February 2012 as
a 2012 model.
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