Video: BMW 1 Series M Coupe v Porsche Cayman R

Autocar compares BMW 1 Series M Coupe and Porsche Cayman R, two of the most interesting novelty in view of recent models for the true driving enthusiasts. Despite the price difference in favor of BMW, the two cars offer performance is not very far apart, yet differ in the driving feel and the technical choices: more rock, heavy BMW, which requires expertise when electronic controls are disabled, more accurate and refined the Boxster, which with the R version is much more than a simple set-up than the other versions.

BMW and Porsche: New safety car and MotoGP ALMS

During the inaugural weekend of the 2011 MotoGP season BMW presented the BMW 1 Series M Coupe Safety Car under construction, provision of the organizers along with a veritable fleet consists of a X5 M for the Safety Officer, a BMW X6 ActiveHybrid for the steward, a 335th Touring for medical staff and X6 M and M3 are also used as a safety car.

The 1 Series Coupe M provides a fitting aesthetic tricolor painted in the colors institutional Motorsport, flashing lights, bonnet and rear spoiler in carbon fiber, polycarbonate windows and front seats (the rear bench is removed) Recaro seat belts with six points. No changes to the six-cylinder engine with 340 hp, providing a cue from 0-100 km / h in 4.9 seconds, while the Bavarian engineers have also installed an Akrapovic titanium exhaust system, new adjustable suspension, 19-inch alloy wheels and an enhanced braking system.