Thursday, April 21, 2011
Z4 gets N20 turbocharged four-cylinder engine
When BMW stirred interest by announcing that it will bring four-cylinder engines to the U.S. market again—their last iteration here was the twin-cam four in the 318ti—the big question was: Which cars will get them?
BMW Launches EVolve Mobile App and Online Dashboard
BMW Launches EVolve Mobile App and Online Dashboard, Gauging Compatibility for Electric Vehicle Prospects
Tracking the mobility of today’s consumers, BMW EVolve helps drivers evaluate their EV readiness and aids BMW engineers in developing future innovations
Thursday, April 14, 2011
BMW M3 Drifts
This is how Automotive Rhythms' day is going at the BMW Performance Center in Greenville, SC. This is their BMW M3 Coupe with the Competition Package.
BMW M3 Lightweight to be called M3 Sedan GTS – 440 hp
Author: Horatiu B
On April 1st, BMW unveiled a new concept based on the current M3 Sedan. The M3 “Lightweight” is set to debut in June at the Nurburgring M Festival.
Initial information released by BMW were vague, we learned at the time that the M3 Sedan Lightweight will be making extensive use of carbon fiber and other lightweight parts that will reduce the overall weight of the car.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
thedieseldriver.com reviews the 535D
2011 BMW 535d Sedan Review and Road Test
DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS IN THE BMW 535D
Driver assistance systems are particularly well-integrated into the car and the more I spend time in cars with these sophisticated systems, the more I become convinced that they are a necessity, not a luxury. Everyone is subject to a car’s blind spot, so, unless you are driving a convertible, blind-spot detection (a light blinks if there is a car in the blind spot) has universal appeal. Ditto for the lane-departure warning system that makes the steering wheel vibrate if the car wanders out of the lane. Far too many accidents take place when drivers momentarily lose their focus (or worse, fall asleep) at the wheel.
DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS IN THE BMW 535D
Driver assistance systems are particularly well-integrated into the car and the more I spend time in cars with these sophisticated systems, the more I become convinced that they are a necessity, not a luxury. Everyone is subject to a car’s blind spot, so, unless you are driving a convertible, blind-spot detection (a light blinks if there is a car in the blind spot) has universal appeal. Ditto for the lane-departure warning system that makes the steering wheel vibrate if the car wanders out of the lane. Far too many accidents take place when drivers momentarily lose their focus (or worse, fall asleep) at the wheel.
BMW’s Intelligent Transmission Reads the Road
BMW is developing an “intelligent” transmission that uses GPS and other tech to read the road and shift accordingly.
The eight-speed gearbox would consider things like topography, road conditions and speed to select the optimal gear. Data is gathered via the car’s navigation and stability control systems, a cellular data connection and — down the line — onboard cameras and radar.
The Story Behind the Building of your BMW X3
A behind the scenes look at what it took to create a customized video for new owners' of their X3 being built
Thursday, January 27, 2011
BMW Security Vehicles. Training.
Deep Inside East Germany. On a former soviet military airport, BMW offers its toughest driver training. Here, drivers of BMW High Security Vehicles can develop their driving skills and push the cars to their limits
Video: 2012 BMW 6 Series Convertible in Black Sapphire
Author: Horatiu B.
The 2011 Detroit Auto Show has just closed its doors and the first major automotive show of the year has proven to be a success for most of the automakers. BMW made no exception and the Munich-based automaker introduced for the first time two of their latest models.
First, the BMW 1 Series M Coupe finally took off its cover and revealed to the world one of the most anticipated BMWs of the year. Second, the new 6 Series Convertible showcased the latest BMW design language. The 2012 6er Convertible made its world debut with two vehicles present in Detroit.
During press days, we had a chance to shoot some video of a 6er Convertible in the stunning Black Sapphire color. Before we jump into the video, allow us to recap some of the details around the new 6 Series.
The new 6er convertible makes its US debut this Spring. By the end of this year, the US market will get both the 640i and 650i models. The entry-level 640i is powered by the N55 TwinScroll turbocharged engine. The engine produces 320 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 450Nm of torque between 1,300 and 4,500 rpm. The 640i Convertible weighs 1,840 kilograms, but still manages to run from 0 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds.
BMW’s top model 650i is powered by the twin-turbo 4.4-liter direct injection V8. The engine produces 400 horsepower from 5500 to 6400 rpm. While it is impressive that peak power is maintained for 900 rpm, the even more impressive feet may be sustaining the peak torque of 450 pound-feet from a lowly 1750 rpm all the way up 4500 rpm. Equipped with either the manual or the torque-converter automatic, the 6 is rated with a 0-to-60 time of 4.9 seconds and limited top speed of 155 mph.
The stunning, all-new 2012 BMW 650i Convertible will start at $91,375, pricing for the 640i will be announced at market launch.
Source: BMWBlog
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The 2011 Detroit Auto Show has just closed its doors and the first major automotive show of the year has proven to be a success for most of the automakers. BMW made no exception and the Munich-based automaker introduced for the first time two of their latest models.
First, the BMW 1 Series M Coupe finally took off its cover and revealed to the world one of the most anticipated BMWs of the year. Second, the new 6 Series Convertible showcased the latest BMW design language. The 2012 6er Convertible made its world debut with two vehicles present in Detroit.
During press days, we had a chance to shoot some video of a 6er Convertible in the stunning Black Sapphire color. Before we jump into the video, allow us to recap some of the details around the new 6 Series.
The new 6er convertible makes its US debut this Spring. By the end of this year, the US market will get both the 640i and 650i models. The entry-level 640i is powered by the N55 TwinScroll turbocharged engine. The engine produces 320 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 450Nm of torque between 1,300 and 4,500 rpm. The 640i Convertible weighs 1,840 kilograms, but still manages to run from 0 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds.
BMW’s top model 650i is powered by the twin-turbo 4.4-liter direct injection V8. The engine produces 400 horsepower from 5500 to 6400 rpm. While it is impressive that peak power is maintained for 900 rpm, the even more impressive feet may be sustaining the peak torque of 450 pound-feet from a lowly 1750 rpm all the way up 4500 rpm. Equipped with either the manual or the torque-converter automatic, the 6 is rated with a 0-to-60 time of 4.9 seconds and limited top speed of 155 mph.
The stunning, all-new 2012 BMW 650i Convertible will start at $91,375, pricing for the 640i will be announced at market launch.
Source: BMWBlog
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