BMW has officially unveiled their sleek X4 concept, and it measures the "183" long (4,648 mm) and 75.4" (1,915 mm) wide with a short wheelbase of 110.6" (2,810 mm). This combined with a height of only 63.9" (1,622 mm) makes the concept significantly smaller than the X6." Continue reading for a video, more pictures, and additional information.
Though the BMW Gina is still a concept, there was an actual prototype made, complete with shape-shifting cloth body. This vehicle is based on the Z8 chassis and is powered by a 4.4L V8, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Continue reading for a video, more pictures, and additional information.
Though BMW's X5 may be a fine piece of engineering, it definitely wasn't designed with tank-like ruggedness in mind. With that said, two criminals decided that it would be a good idea to drive their X5 directly through the front of an Apple Store. Continue reading for a video, more pictures, and additional information.
Every BMW Zagato Coupe produced will be handbuilt, "incorporating Zagato trademarks like a subtle double-bubble roof and a long-front/truncated rear profile." What really sets this model apart from the others is the paint: "The primer coat - made up of a black application, followed by a layer of shimmering metallic silver - is applied first. Then come six ultra-thin coats of the exclusively developed red shade to deliver this unique effect. Finally, two layers of clear coat seal in the colour." Continue reading for a video, more pictures, and additional information.
Top Gear recently took the $190,776 BMW M3 GTS to the Austrian Alps for a spin, adjustable rear spoiler and all. Unlike the standard M3, this model features a stroked 4.4L V8 engine that produces 450hp and 324 lb-ft. of torque. One caveat: BMW is only making 126 of these beauties, most - if not all - of which have already been purchased. Click here for more pictures. Continue reading to see the BMW M3 GTS take on a Porsche 911 GT3 RS. Here's the bottom line:
The Grossglockner has its fair share of fast fourth, even fifth-gear sweepers, and the GTS turns into them, settles itself, then powers implacably on. There's total stability, balance and neutrality. Turn off the stability stuff, and every second-gear hairpin is a drifter's playground. The steering is sublime: weightier than standard, but race-car accurate. There's barely any understeer, and oversteer on demand if you want it.[via TopGear]
Sleek and futuristic, the BMW i8 Spyder features "an aluminium chassis with a lithium-ion battery buttered along its length, keeping the centre of gravity nice and low and achieving a 50:50 weight distribution; it's got the same plug-in powertrain as the coupe, too - a petro-electro melange of 129bhp electric motor driving the front wheels and three-cylinder turbo petrol engine sending 220bhp to the rears (that's 349bhp in all)." Click here for more pictures. Continue reading for a video.
All together, it makes 406lb ft of torque, which gets it from 0-62mph in 5.0 seconds and a tethered top speed of 155mph. And it's claimed it can do 20 miles of FWD on the battery alone. Unlike the 100mpg coupe, the convertible only claims a piffling 94mpg, but charge time on a domestic socket is impressive; BMW says it would be "less than two hours". It'll do 19 miles on EV power alone, and the batteries are charged up when you coast, cruise and stop.[via TopGear]
Powered by a turbocharged 4.4L V8 engine producing 718hp, the 2012 Hamann BMW M5 "includes a high-performance sports muffler, as well as a new engine-management system; this results in a power boost of ca. 160 PS for the V8 engine and a 220 Nm increase in torque." Click here for more pictures. Continue reading to see one of the best female drivers in the world tackle Nurburgring in an M5.
Piano lacquer, leather or Alcantara finishes - all are available on request to add extra thrill to the ride. From the personalised floor-mat set to the full-leather upholstery, everything is produced by hand to precision standard, and individually designed and integrated into the vehicle by master craftsmen.[via SeriousWheels]
Unlike its predecessors, the 2013 BMW M6 coupe features a high-revving 4.4-litre V8 engine, with M TwinPower Turbo technology, consisting of Twin Scroll Twin Turbo technology, that produces 560hp and 502 lb-ft of torque. Click here to see more. Continue reading for a spy video.
Acceleration: 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.2 seconds (BMW M6 Coupe) or 4.3 seconds (BMW M6 Convertible); 0-200 km/h (124 mph) in 12.6 (13.1) seconds; electronically governed top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph) or 305 km/h (189 mph) with M Driver's Package.[via 6Post]
The 2012 BMW 3-Series not only features an all-new design, but the "higher-power, higher-content 335i will start at $43,275, a couple of Benjamins less than the 2011 model." Video review after the break. Click here for more pictures. Here's the bottom line:
Couple these looks with a more dynamically accomplished chassis, and this might just be the best driving 3 Series ever... and the best car in the segment. Again.[via Autoblog]
G-Power unveils its completely revamped BMW M3: the Tornado RS: It's powered by a supercharged 4.6L V8 engine that produces 720hp and 516 lb-ft of torque, which thrusts it from 0-62mph in just 3.7-seconds. In related news, continue reading to watch Fifth Gear review the stunning BMW M3 GTS.
From a standstill to 200 km/h it takes just 9.5 seconds. Power and drag reach equilibrium at a maximum speed in excess of 330 km/h.[via SeriousWheels]
