Monthly Archive for December, 2011

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This BMW M1 makes 550 hp thanks to American muscle

Published on December 9, 2011 in 1 Series. 0 Comments Tags: .

We’re firm believers in the fact that there are few things on this green Earth that can’t be improved with the addition of a General Motors small block. Need proof? Take a peek over Jon Sibal’s site for a look at a BMW 1 Series M Coupe powered by a good old-fashioned American lump.

The GC10-V8 is actually a silhouette race car, which means the vehicle makes use of a complete tube chassis which is then covered in whatever sheet metal (or carbon fiber) you like. This machine was built by Global Concept Automobile, and began with a 1 Series M Coupe shell.

The team then applied some seriously-aggressive composite fender arches to cover the vehicle’s meaty race rubber. Sibal says the eight-pot at work in the GC10-V8 is good for a blistering 550 horsepower, and that a three-way Ohlins adjustable suspension takes care of keeping the coupe planted on the tarmac.

The racer has already gotten its feet wet in a couple of endurance races around France this year. Awesome.

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2012 BMW M3 Competition Edition

Published on December 8, 2011 in BMW M Series and BMW World. 0 Comments Tags: , .

BMW is celebrating 40 years of M with a special edition M3 Competition Edition that is about as rare as they come. BMW is only shipping 40 of the coupes to the U.S., and each will be identical save for a few options.

The M3 Competition Edition will feature Frozen Silver exterior paint, black M3 GTS 19-inch wheels, dark chrome exterior trim and dark exhaust tips. The interior will be complemented with Black Novillo leather upholstery with Palladium Silver accents, an Alcantara M steering wheel and M logos throughout.

This limited edition car will feature the same 414-horsepower V8 engine as other M3s, but the 0-60 time drops from 4.7 seconds to 4.5 seconds. The Competition Edition M3 is 10 mm lower than the standard M3, has wider-offset wheels, and higher-threshold programming for the M mode.

It’s also more expensive than the standard M3. The Competition Edition M3 cost $81,060 with destination and handling, or a hefty $20,000 more than the base car.

Since BMW is has dubbed this M3 the “Competition Edition,” the automaker is also encouraging its U.S. dealer body to compete for the chance to sell one of them. The first 40 dealers to receive M Certified Center certification get first crack at the car.

Drag race- BMW M5 v Porsche Panamera S v Mercedes E63 AMG v Jaguar XFR – evo exclusive

Published on December 7, 2011 in BMW World. 0 Comments Tags: .

he new F10 BMW M5 takes on the Mercedes E63, Jaguar XFR and Porsche Panamera in a video drag race.

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BMW Online gets updated user experience

Published on December 6, 2011 in BMW World. 0 Comments Tags: .

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – December 1, 2011… BMW announced that users of BMW online in the US will receive an update to the look and feel of this innovative service beginning today. Compared to the previous version of BMW Online, the new version has an updated look-and-feel. It bundles many services into an Applications menu, which may be personalized by the user. This new layout of services will allow BMW to seamlessly add new features as they become available. Customers who subscribe to the optional BMW Assist Convenience Plan and have a navigation-equipped vehicle capable of receiving the BMW Online service will immediately be updated to the newest version today, without having to make any changes to their vehicle.

Starting with selected 2009 Model Year vehicles, BMW ConnectedDrive was enhanced with the introduction of BMW Search, and since then its suite of services has grown to provide BMW customers with a convenient place to get relevant information. In March 2011, the service was renamed to BMW Online, but continued to provide the latest News headlines, Weather, Google Local Search results, Fuel Prices, Stock Indexes, and Send to Mail services.

BMW Online is just one of the many ConnectedDrive services available to BMW customers. BMW ConnectedDrive combines various elements from online applications, driver assistance, call center services and solutions for the integration of mobile devices. As a result, BMW customers are provided with an exceptional form of mobility, with more safety, more convenience, and more infotainment.

BMW Online provides access to a variety of information and services safely and conveniently:
Stock Indexes – Want to know the Dow Jones, S&P 500 or NASDAQ indices? BMW Online provides these indices right on the customer’s control display.
News – With BMW Online, the latest US, Business, World, Sports, Entertainment, and BMW news headlines are available to the customer.
Weather – BMW Online provides the latest 5-day weather forecast and even provides weather advisories and warnings.
Google Local Search –With Google Local Search, customers can search for a business listing to get important information like the address and phone number. Then, they can set the address as a destination in their navigation or call the business via their Bluetooth-connected phone.
Fuel Prices – The latest fuel price information is just a few clicks away! With BMW Online, customers can search for fuel stations nearby and sort by price or distance. Send to Mail – With the Send to Mail application, customers can email their vehicle’s current location and destination to any email address.

BMW Online is available exclusively to Convenience Plan subscribers on BMW Assist with on-board Navigation system on the following models:
2009 and later Z4, 1, 3 and 7 Series 2010 and later 5 and 6 Series
2010 and later X5 and X6
2011 and later X3.

Video: BMW X6 M diesel

Published on December 5, 2011 in BMW World. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

If you’ve had trouble slotting the BMW X6 M into any existing vehicle category in the past, we have bad news for you: it’s probably not gonna get easier. BMW has released a teaser video for “A new chapter powered by M,” featuring none other than the X6 M. It appears the go-fast guys and gals at BMW are up to something entertaining, as the portly crossover is subtly blurred throughout the duration of this short clip. We do get a glimpse of the vehicle’s badge work. Even through the haze, it’s clear this beast has something special up its sleeve. Or, rather, in its engine bay.

What could it be? Odds are this is the diesel X6 M we’ve already seen frolicking around the Nürburgring. If the vehicle in this clip and that oil-burning monster are one and the same, we can expect to find a tri-turbo diesel engine under the hood, though no solid power figures have leaked yet. We’re guessing the final numbers will land somewhere between earth-shattering and cosmically outrageous

BMW 328 Hommage Concept

Published on December 2, 2011 in BMW World. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

BMW 328 Hommage Concept

Official: BMW and Toyota build green cars together

Published on December 1, 2011 in BMW World. 0 Comments Tags: .

BMW has confirmed the German automaker will join forces with Toyota to create new green technologies. The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding for mid-to-long-term collaboration on next-generation lithium-ion battery technology, with the option to expand the partnership into additional areas. BMW has also announced the company will supply Toyota with 1.6-liter and 2.0-liter diesel engines beginning in 2014. That doesn’t mean we’ll be seeing a clean-diesel Prius in the U.S. anytime soon, however. BMW stresses that the engines will be used exclusively in Toyota products destined for the European market.

What other sorts of tech could be spread between the two automakers? BMW may have an eye on gleaning some hybrid knowledge from the fiercely successful Prius program, and we wouldn’t be surprised if BMW slipped its new partner a few hints on carbon-fiber construction, either. Either way, the partnership will likely save both automakers plenty of research and development dollars, helping to bring new tech to customers with a slimmer price tag than would otherwise be possible.

BMW i. Born Electric.

Published on December 1, 2011 in BMW World. 0 Comments Tags: .

Welcome to a world of visionary mobility. With the North American premiere of the BMW i3 and i8 Concept vehicles, BMW is making lightning-fast performance and sustainability a reality.

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