Produces up to 740 HP (544 kW) and 910 Nm (671 lb-ft) of torque
G-Power has introduced a variety of tuning packages for BMWs equipped with a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 engine.
BMW M235i Coupe leaked from dealer presentation
Live pictures of the upcoming BMW M235i Coupe have surfaced online after being shot at a recent dealership presentation. It shows the model in its full glory from the front, front three-quarter and side positions.
2014 BMW i3, the electric revolution arrives: Motoramic Drives
A rotund glasses-wearing man, proudly employed by the new i division of BMW, stood on a platform in front of a large photograph of some indeterminate European skyline. He looked quite self-satisfied, if a little nervous. For 15 minutes, he’d been moving around the room from one platform to another, like an actor in an awkward college staging of a Bertolt Brecht play.
“BMW i,” the man said, “heralds the dawn of a new age of electromobility.”
If history has taught us anything, it’s to be wary of Germans proclaiming “the dawn of a new age.” That said, the BMW i3, which enjoyed its international cotillion last week in Amsterdam, represents a substantial reimagining of how a car should drive, how we interact with our vehicles, and what, in general, a car should be. It’s a significant development in automotive history, and a remarkably nimble one given the size and pedigree of the company.
Next-gen BMW X6 spied for the first time
The second generation of the BMW X6 has been grabbed on camera for the first time by our spy photographers.
These images were taken at BMW's Nürburgring test base where several prototypes of the X6 were covered in camo hiding what we assume will be a design influenced by the recently unveiled 2014 X5but with a more coupe-like silhouette as seen on the current model. The headlights will be connected to the front grille and the daytime running lights will be positioned underneath them just like on the X5.
BMW M3 Pickup goes drifting [video]
There was a of interest back in 2011 when BMW released details of the new M3 Pickup truck, which was of course nothing more than an April fools joke. But this pickup is no joke.
Youtube user Marchettino has posted this awesome video of a BMW M3 E46 pickup performing some truly sensational drifting round a race track.
Production ready BMW i8 officially revealed
0-100 km/h in 4.4s
BMW has revealed the i8 in production guise at IAA in Frankfurt, following last week's leaked official photos.
The 1,490 kg (3,284 lbs) plug-in hybrid adopts a 2+2 configuration and boasts a carbon fiber reinforced plastic passenger cell. It borrows many of the concept’s styling cues but slightly toned down and with standard LED headlights, with laser ones being optionally available. The see-through doors of the concept were not carried over but they still open upwards, while the alloys have been modified to be more suitable for a production model.
BMW i5 already planned - Report
Could be a sedan or a crossover
A senior source within BMW has told What Car? the Bavarian marque is already analyzing the prospects of launching an i5 model.
The third member in the recently introduced "i" family after the i3 and i8 could be an i5 model which will either be a sedan or a crossover. The car
hasn't been green-lighted for production yet and its body style hasn't been decided but we assume it will remain true to the BMW "i" principles such as a rear-wheel drive layout and the use of CFRP and carbon fiber in its construction.
hasn't been green-lighted for production yet and its body style hasn't been decided but we assume it will remain true to the BMW "i" principles such as a rear-wheel drive layout and the use of CFRP and carbon fiber in its construction.
BMW M considering all-wheel drive, cites AMG's success
Could be introduced on the next-generation M5 / M6
BMW M Gmbh's Friedrich Nitschke recently dismissed the possibility of an all-wheel drive M car but recent events have him changing his tune.
Next-gen BMW M5 & M6 will be all-wheel-drive
BMW M4 customer racing car to debut in December
Toyota beats German rivals as most valuable auto brand
Toyota has managed to maintain its position as the world's most valuable automotive brand. They beat off stiff competition from BMW and Mercedes to take the top spot. German brands dominate the top 10 with half of them coming from the European country.
According to the report, Toyota's brand is worth $35.3 billion which also makes it the 10th most valuable of all brands.
In the overall list, Coca-Cola has slipped from top spot down to third after being overtaken by Apple and Google respectively after the tech giants achieved massive brand growth in the past 10 months.
Top 10 automotive brands (value)
According to the report, Toyota's brand is worth $35.3 billion which also makes it the 10th most valuable of all brands.
In the overall list, Coca-Cola has slipped from top spot down to third after being overtaken by Apple and Google respectively after the tech giants achieved massive brand growth in the past 10 months.
Top 10 automotive brands (value)
- Toyota ($35.3 billion)
- Mercedes ($31.9 billion)
- BMW ($31.8 billion)
BMW planning a hardcore M4 GTS for 2016
Could weigh less than 1400 kg (3086 lbs)
According to a recent report, BMW is preparing to celebrate their 100th anniversary by introducing a hardcore M4 Coupe in 2016.
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