Showing posts with label BMW News. Show all posts
Showing posts with label BMW News. Show all posts

Saturday, April 16, 2011

Mini: possible platform Saab in the future?

According to what reported by Autocar, Mini would be planning to adopt the model that will be of his car icon, the platform of a compact house of Saab. Autocar has ever mentioned the anonymous sources that confirm the veracity of the news, it seems that the Swedish manufacturer will at all costs to bring a small part of himself on the German and Anglo-wheel would be planning a bid that would be put under consideration by BMW.

Friday, April 15, 2011

Bmw x5m and X6M: tuning signed Romeo Ferraris

The BMW and x5m X6M twin turbo V8 engine with 555 horses have been modified with a kit developed by Romeo Ferraris. The adjustments relate to Romeo Ferraris two steps, the first of which concerns the new unit that manages to bring the total horsepower to 604 hp and maximum torque of 778 Nm The second can earn even 100 horses, and then you get to 655 hp, and takes the maximum torque to 865 Nm, thanks to a new mapping, the pair of metal catalysts and terminals sports.

Friday, April 8, 2011

BMW: In designing the adaptive automatic transmission

The idea presented by BMW Innovation Day is nothing short of "innovative" because you are thinking of an automatic transmission that is able to read the type of road you are on. Basically the new automatic transmission BMW through the GPS, DSC, and the cameras and radar sensors would be able to self-regulate its operation according to road conditions and climate.

In this way the change is self-BMW, and then the power produced would be appropriate to road conditions. In this way, for example during a heavy rain, your BMW will set up an automatic setting of the transmission to avoid skidding, or in sport mode the transmission will allow you to exit the curve acceleration.

Saturday, April 2, 2011

BMW M3 Royal Edition: Special edition for the Prince William

Since April 1 is available in dealerships British Royal Edition, BMW M3, a special edition of the M3. The German decided to create this model as a gift to celebrate the marriage between Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton. The logo for the recognition of this special edition of the M3 is the "Will" is located along the side and in the exclusive Windsor White Dakota leather interior.

Thursday, March 31, 2011

BMW M3: very bad tuning by G-Power

Even the BMW M3 GTS is a sports car and aggressive, just think of the V8 engine from 4.4 liters and 450 horsepower that comes with, but now, thanks to the tuner G-Power, it is even more. G-Power has achieved a specific kit for the M3 GTS increasing displacement of the car with forged pistons and a compressor SKII Sporty Drive.

The BMW M3 GTS G-Power is able to reach a power output of 720 horses, then you greatly improve the performance of the original that spoke of a 0 to 100 km / h in 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 305 km / h. The original M3 GTS is equipped with a safety roll bar, fire extinguisher, seat monocoque, but now G-Power has also adjusted the trim and the brakes.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

New BMW 1 Series: new spy photos

We thank the esteemed colleagues Wolrdcarfans. com for the new spy photos of the new BMW 1 Series that is now completing the tests, in fact, the brand new car of Ethics has been found to test the circuit of Nurburgring. As we can see from this spy shot, the new 1 Series is now showing less disguised, a symptom of the imminent debut of the car.

The new calendering shows quite similar to the current model, while the rib of the side is now at a height of handles going down to the taillights. Seeing this, the new BMW 1 Series, it seems to us more like a facelift, not a revolution, model choice must probably dictated by evolution, not revolution.

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Prior Design 2011: Aerodynamic Tuning for the new BMW 6 Series

The tuner Prior Design got their hands on the new BMW 6 Series creating an aerodynamic kit covering both the coupe and cabriolet versions. From the pictures it seems that the 6-series, its already aggressive, he has acquired a face even more sporty, thanks to the new bumper with air intakes and the rear spoiler.

The aerodynamic kit is perfect for lovers of BMW Motorsport version, since it does not yet know anything about the future of the M6 and M-Sport version. Other less visible interventions made by Prior Design cover the wheels taken from the M3 Competition Pack, the tailpipes to 4 outputs, similar to its predecessor's naturally aspirated V10 engine with M6.

Friday, March 25, 2011

BMW: engine will the Germans TwinPower Turbo

BMW wants to carry on the engines that will TwinPower Turbo system and in this case would extend this solution propulsion systems on three-and four-cylinder, either on diesel and petrol. This technology should be extended so the cars of low and middle end of the range between then this should include the new BMW 1 Series and probably a new city car, featuring front-wheel drive, as well as an engine more environmentally friendly.

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Accessories for 2011 BMW 6 Series Convertible by Hamann

The BMW 6 Series Convertible is now available with some accessories targati Hamann. Hamann has developed some new accessories that will be only the first step to a more substantial modification of the BMW 6 Series Convertible. Currently focused on the tuner, alloy wheels, a new invoice and tailpipes, now sports.

These accessories are available for the 640th version 3.0 biturbo 320 hp 4.4 V8 and the 650th of 407 horses. Farther Hamann will also propose more significant interventions such as aerodynamics and mechanics of the German car. For now, though we must be content with alloy wheels and tailpipes, although it is easy to assume that Hamann will boost the engine, lower the trim and be packing a car more powerful than the current 6 Series Convertible.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

BMW X6 M Typhoon S: extreme tuning signed G-Power

Even the BMW X6 M is not exactly a classic car, but if you get your hands on it is the tuner G-Power then becomes something of an exaggeration as the BMW X6 M Typhoon S. The red color of Typhoon S expresses his aggression which is also highlighted by the new front apron, bonnet with vents and diffuser in carbon fiber rear.

The engine has been modified in several parts: the power goes from 555 to 725 hp and maximum torque has been increased to 890 Nm The benefits are clear: a top speed of 300 km / h sprint from 0 to 100 km / h 4.2 seconds. This processing technique has been possible thanks to a new unit and a new exhaust system, all at a cost of € 13'526.

Monday, March 14, 2011

Hamman Tycon Evo M: Tuning aggressive BMW X6 M

The tuner Hamann presented the package Tycoon Evo M that makes it even more aggressive than the BMW X6 M. Are the new front and rear fascias and the wide body kit and big 23-inch alloy wheels, without forgetting the true tuning adjustments to the hood as CFRP. The tuner Hamann has also adjusted the lights and the twin exhaust and rear extractor.

The engine has been modified, it is a 4.4-liter V8 with a power that goes from 555 hp to 670 hp and maximum torque of 950 Nm This engine, along with new electronic engine provides a top speed of nearly 300 km / h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.2 seconds. With these numbers it is necessary to adopt a high-performance braking system and a ride height lowered by 40 mm.

Mansory 7: Tuning a style for the BMW 7 Series

Mansory is dedicated to the rebuilding of the BMW 7 Series, the luxury German sedan, and the result was the Mansory 7. The Mansory 7 is an elaboration of the BMW 7 Series featuring carbon fiber trim for the grille, front fascia sports a brand new with the headlights with LED technology. The rear bumper of the Mansory is quite muscular and small slits in the wheel arches give the perfect touch of harmony together with the extractor sport that welcomes twin tailpipes.

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Mini: The Rocketman could be mass produced?

According to the latest statements by Ian Robertson, head of marketing and sales of BMW, Mini Rocketman could be produced in series. The Mini Rocketman has been submitted, in prototype form at the Geneva Motor Show, which is still in progress, and it seems that now the car can be started on the assembly line and arrive in dealerships Mini.

Robertson said that "the Mini we are good to look at the history and imagine a future right to it," underlining the fact that many of the Mini concept cars and prototypes later became reality. The Mini Rocketman may also have an important role to launch a new line of BMW-owned brand "in the prototype is not only the theme of a small Mini: there is also that of lightweight materials and new components that will take them "said the manager.

Friday, February 25, 2011

Geneva Motor Show 2011: BMW 550i by AC Schnitzer

The tuner AC Schnitzer will present at the Geneva Motor Show, scheduled for March 3 to 13, its a concept car based on BMW 550i, the ACS5 Sport Salon. It is not the only new exhibit at Geneva as AC Schnitzer will also debut the 99D-derived diesel Z4 roadster. The BMW 550i AC Schnitzer exorbitant promises performance and style upgrade even if the tuner has not leaked and we have virtually no detail is likely to await the opening of the Motor Show in March to get some more news on the car.

Friday, February 18, 2011

New Bmw 3 Series 2011: new images

Thanks to the spy photos of worldcarfans gmotors and we receive some news for the next 2011 BMW 3 Series should debut in September at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Some innovations, such as lighting, have been taken by some models already presented, such as the Gran Coupe and the 6 Series Coupé. The flat-shaped headlights, called Angel Eyes projectors are placed inside the circular front lights.

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Mini Countryman: Italy is the first market

Italy is the richest market for the Mini Countryman, in fact, from September 18, 2010 until the end of January 2011 there were 3,800 units sold well, the Countryman, crossover version of the Mini is produced at Magna Steyer in Graz (in Austria), plant specialized in the production of the 4 × 4. This last feature, four-wheel drive, Mini Countryman has allowed it to gain a substantial market share, bringing the level of appreciation of the Mini brand values of the past years.