BMW driving instructor sets longest drift world record at 51.278 miles

 BMW driving instructor sets longest drift world record at 51.278 miles 
 82.52 km
BMW Performance Center Instructor Johan Schwartz established a new world record for the longest drift last Saturday.

2013 BMW M6 Gran Coupe Launch Edition

It looks like the Canadian market received lots of attention from Bimmer today. After the 335i M Performance Edition we announced earlier, BMW Canada then announced the M6 Gran Coupe Launch Edition. The model was built in cooperation with BMW Individual and marks the launch of the M6 Grand Coupe into the Canadian market.
The M6 Gran Coupe Launch Edition is finished in an exclusive Pure Metal Silver paint combined with two-tone upholstery for the interior. The seat centers, lower dashboard and door inserts are offered in Merino Silverstone, and the seat bolsters, center console, upper dashboard and carpeting are offered in black.

The inventor of the BMW 3 Series Touring.


The story about the invention of the BMW 3 Series Touring and the beginning of the lifestyle touring. Engineer Max Reisböck wanted to go on vacation with his family, but in the mid 80's regular BMW's were too small for his luggage. That's why he invented the BMW Touring out of a wrecked 3 Series Sedan. Finally, the board of BMW took over his idea.

BMW M5 F10 Exotic Sounds by Meisterschaft Valve Exhaust System


Vivid Racing has gotten some more juice out of our BMW M5 F10 V8 twin turbo with a Meisterschaft catback exhaust with dual sound capabilities. The all stainless steel exhaust features monsterous 3 inch piping and optional matte black tips. The valve system lets you switch between race mode (loud) and street mode (quiet).

BMW X4 Coupe (Gets Rendered)

BMW X4 Coupe rendering 01.5.2013
The Range Rover Evoque showed the industry how to build a sporty three-door crossover, but no one has taken up the challenge to create a rival.

BMW i8 not getting an M version

 BMW i8 not getting an M version - report
It appears as BMW has dropped plans of launching an M version of the upcoming i8 hybrid supercar.

BMW X6 M tuned by Inside Performance

 BMW X6 M tuned by Inside Performance

Inside Performance has unveiled their new BMW X6 M Stealth.
Looking anything but stealth-like, the crossover has an AC Schnitzer wide body kit and a camouflaged-inspired wrap. There's also a gloss black grille, a KW coilover suspension and 22-inch Vorsteiner wheels with Continental Sport tires.
Moving on to the interior, Inside Performance has installed a data display that shows everything from boost pressure to the current torque and power outputs.

BMW releases 3-Series Gran Turismo video presentation


2013 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 06.2.2013
BMW has just uploaded on their officialYouTube channel a new video presenting the recently announced 3-Series Gran Turismo.
Publicly unveiled last month in Geneva, the 3-Series GT is 200mm longer and 81 mm taller than the Touring variant and also has a 110mm extended wheelbase. As a result of these changes, rear passengers benefit from an additional 70mm of legroom, while the cargo room has jumped to 1,600 liters once the rear seats are folded down.

BMW M5 Mi5Sion by Hamann driven around Monaco


BMW M5 Mi5Sion by Hamann
Our good friend Marchettino had the chance to go for a ride in a BMW M5 Mi5Sion by Hamann mostly inside the tunnels of Monaco.
This unique styling kit for the M5 (F10)was introduced last month at Geneva Motor Show and includes a bunch of carbon fiber parts like roof spoiler, wings, side skirts and door fixtures. The wide body kit adds 30mm on both sides, along with a new rear apron, custom wheels, front LEDs and a built-in diffuser with two stainless steel tailpipes on both sides of the rear silencer.

BMW i3 buyers to receive extra perks like home fast-charging system installation

 BMW i3 buyers to receive extra perks like home fast-charging system installation

BMW is making significant efforts to lure clients into buying the i3 which will be available as an electric vehicle and also with a range-extending engine.
We already heard some reports about the possibility of renting a conventional-powered BMW model a couple of times per year, but it seems the Bavarian marque will also install an optional fast-charging system at home for i3 clients. This is more than just a simple rumor as the info comes from sales and marketing manager Marcus Krieg who made the statement during a presentation in Leipzig, Germany.

2014 BMW M6 Coupe with Competition Package

 2014 BMW M6 Coupe with Competition Package spotted by WCF reader

A WCF reader has taken a couple of photos with the 2014 BMW M6 Coupe fitted with the optional Competition Package.
A few days ago we heard rumors about BMW offering a Competition Package for the 2014 M5 and M6 lineup. Now we received two pictures with an M6 Coupe fitted with this kit bringing different black alloy wheels and a carbon fiber spoiler lip.