MWDesign Project Slingshot for BMW Z4 (E89)

Engineers at Meister Werke Design + Technik, also known as MWDesign, have developed a new Z car based on their experience in luxury automotive tuning and love for all types of design work.  The MWDesign Project E89 Z4 3.5, which company founders Lewis Fan and Michael Wong call the "Slingshot", has an upgraded engine control unit that allows for 400 horsepower (298 kW, 406 PS) and up to 569 Nm (420 ft-lb) of torque.

BMW Alpina B5 F10 Bi-Turbo photos break out early

Official pictures of the Alpina B5have slipped out earlier than anticipated. A first public sighting with pictures was expected at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK. The B5 is based on the new BMW 5 Series (F10) but offers the performance and exclusivity of an M5.

Power comes from BMW's 4.4-litre V8 engine and is set at 500 bhp (378 kW / 507 PS). Peak torque is 700Nm (516 ft-lb). Thrust is sent to the rear wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission which is modified for sportier settings. Alpina says the car will run from 0 - 100km/h in 4.7 seconds and stop accelerating at 307 km/h (191 mph). A combined fuel economy figure of 26.1mpg (UK) is being claimed alongside equivalent C02 emissions of 252g/km.

2011 BMW 5-Series with M Sport package first photos surface

The Bimmer lovers at 5post.comhave managed to get their hands on images of the M Sport Package for the 2011 BMW 5-Series (F10).

As expected, the sedan is outfitted with M sports suspension, M aerodynamics package which include revised bumpers, new wheels (available in 18- or 19-inches), modified side skirts, and chrome exhaust tips. Inside, the cabin has a M leather sport steering wheel, M gear lever, M footrest, sports seats with Alcantara/ fabric, anthracite BMW Individual roof lining and 'aluminum hexagon' trim.

As we have previously reported, the M Sport Package will also be offered on the 2011 5-Series Touring (F11). It will feature all the aforementioned equipment as well as 560 liters (19.8 cubic foot) of cargo capacity.

Market launch for both sedan and wagon begin in September.

BMW considering Mexican parts suppliers - may invest $1 billion

Your German-designed, American-made BMW may get a Spanish accent courtesy of Mexico.

According to a recent report, the company is considering investing $1 billion (€798,912,800) into Mexican suppliers who would build parts for the X5, X6, andnext-generation X3. BMW sees this as a logical move because all three models are produced (or going to be produced) at the company's Spartanburg plant in South Carolina.

BMW's gorgeous 'Megacity' electric vehicle gets real

You know all those awesome concept cars we're always showing you? BMW's "Megacity" electric vehicle feels a lot like one of those, but the company actually has plans to bring this sleek, weird-wheeled-wonder out as early as 2013. Details are a little scarce at the moment (especially when you consider that we're potentially only two years out), but the Megacity is expected to draw from a rear-mounted electric motor. What we really want to know about, though, are those wheels. What's up with those? We're willing to put some money down that the Megacity will look quite a bit more tame once we get some photography instead of a teaser image, but what an image it is.

Nowack releases BMW M5 Hans Nowack Edition

 
To celebrate the retirement (aka impending death) of the BMW M V10 engine, Nowack Motors has unveiled a specially modified M5. Dubbed the N635S 5.8 Hans Nowack Edition, the car features two bespoke intake air collectors, which are painted to match the exterior of the car, and a remapped ECU. More importantly, the company replaced all the internal engine components with specially designed high performance parts. This enables the 5.0-liter V10 to produce 718 PS (528 kW / 708 bhp). While no additional performance specifications were given, the "N635S 5.8 Hans Nowack Edition" will likely accelerate from 0-100 km/h faster than you can say its entire name. Since the HNE is just an engine makeover, all current M5s / M6s can be converted into a N635S 5.8 Hans Nowack Edition. Furthermore, since every engine is brand new after conversion, the company offers a 12 month warranty without a kilometer limitation.

BMW Performance carbon fiber aerodynamic accessories for M3

BMW has unveiled three new carbon fiber accessories for the M3 coupe, sedan, and convertible. Designed to match the carbon fiber roof on the M3 coupe, the rear deck lid spoiler, mirror caps, and front splitter are constructed of "ultra-rigid" carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). Each piece has been specially designed to reduce lift, minimize drag, and reflect ultraviolet radiation (to prevent fading). All the parts come with a 2-year / unlimited mileage warranty, but if they are installed before a customer takes delivery of a new M3, they are covered under a 4-year / 50,000-mile warranty.

Vision ED Concept to give way to BMW M8 hybrid sports car - rumors

German website and newspaper Auto Zeitung is speculating on a potential new plug-in hybrid supercar based on last year's BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept. The car, which the periodical calls the "M8", would combine a mid-mounted internal combustion engine with an electric drive resulting in over 600 horsepower (447 kW). [Read more...]

BMW sneaks 0-Series sketches into promo video?

A new promotional video for BMW has given fans more reason to believe that the company is advancing on development of a new car slotted below the 1-Series.  Dubbed by the media as the "0-Series", the car is seen in four different renderings (approx. 0:20 sec), including one shot on a designer's Wacom Cintiq pen tablet. [Read more...]

Illustrated: 2012 BMW 3-Series Sedan

In many ways the flagship of BMW’s lineup, the 3-Series sedan has never been a blank canvas for BMW design. Instead, it pursues a trickle-down approach that defines “evolutionary, not revolutionary.” Despite its conservative style, the 2012 3-Series is set to be the sportiest looking and driving 3-Series yet as BMW continues to hone its performance credentials as the competition draws ever nearer. Codenamed F30, the car has been in development since the E90-coded (BMW is out of EXX project codes) 3-Series debuted as a 2006 model. We expect the F30 to formally debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show in under 9 months, although the automaker will probably release images and some details by the end of 2010. Convertibles, coupes, M3s, a traditional wagon and a 3-Series Gran Turismo will follow as BMW expands the 3-Series model lineup. [Read more...]

2012 BMW F12 M6 spied on the Nurburgring Nordschleife for first time

Our spies have caught the first pictures of the 2012 BMW M6 on the Nurburgring Nordschleife. While still heavily camouflaged, we can see the car will closely resemble the Gran Coupe Concept. Despite this, the M6 will feature a more aggressive front splitter, modified bumpers, and a larger air intake. Other goodies include a lowered sport suspension, cross-drilled brakes, massive wheels (which look like 19- or 20-inchers), and a four-tailpipe exhaust system. Power will likely be provided by a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 with 555 hp (408 kW / 563 PS) to 570 hp (425 kW / 578 PS). This should enable the coupe to accelerate from 0-60 mph (96 km/h) in under 4.2 seconds.