Showing posts with label BMW. Show all posts
Showing posts with label BMW. Show all posts
Monday, 25 March 2013
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Monday, 11 March 2013
2014 BMW 5-Series facelift caught on the open road
BMW seems to take less time to reveal the facelifts of their cars. This time we get to see pictures of the BMW 5-Series (F10) in what seems to be a photo shoot for the new model. Changes are small but includes the look of the car and some mechanical parts. We could even see it at the New York International Auto Show.
From what we can in these spy pictures the headlights seem to be narrower giving it a more aggressive look, with LED lighting and an "angel eyes" with a more squared shape.
The front bumper, which is the only one we get to see, has larger openings with a new chrome piece that could mean it my be different depending on the version. The "kidney grille" has also been redesigned.
Source: chris doane automotive via bimmerpost
Source: chris doane automotive via bimmerpost
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Friday, 8 March 2013
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Saturday, 23 February 2013
BMW 1-Series GT revealed in 3D patent drawings
To be true it wasn't completely revealed but we get to see several of the main aspects of the upcoming rival for the Mercedes B-Class. In these patent drawings we can clearly see the shape of the taillights and headlamps, which look a lot like ones in the Active Sports Tourer Concept (pictured above) shown last year, and the shape of the front bumper, rear panels and the trunk/boot door. See those images below.
So i believe BMW will soon shown the final version of the 1-Series GT, possibly in Geneva or even at the New York International Auto Show next month. We will have to wait but for now i like what i see front this new front wheel drivel car, that BMW doesn't want us to call it a MPV.
Source: jokeforblog
Thursday, 21 February 2013
R U the F33 4 Cabriolet?
First, its codename is F33 and will share many design elements with the F32 4 Series Coupe. F33 4 Series Convertible retains the three-piece metal folding roof top. Also seen in the image above, it sports long doors and it will have signal indicators in the exterior mirrors.
The customers will also have an option between an xDrive all-wheel drive system or the classic rear-wheel drive setup. The engines will be paired to a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters on the steering wheel.
The top model will be the 435i.
The sliding roof offers limited boot space therefore we believe there won’t be an ActiveHybrid 4 Convertible. The ActiveHybrid platform is currently offered in the 3 Series Sedan.
It will most likely be unveiled at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show.
Wednesday, 20 February 2013
Tuesday, 19 February 2013
Wednesday, 6 February 2013
[Updated] Official images of the BMW 3-series GT show up in the internet
The pictures do look real and are similar to what we had already seen in spy photos. The Gran Turismo has, like the 5-Series, a higher and larger rear section that will take some time to fully appreciate it, and while we didn't expect any changes in the front it features an updated grille and new bumpers.
The 5-Series GT was considered a flop, it didn't sell what BMW was expecting and pretty much the public did not like the weird rear section. But it seems BMW isn't giving up on this idea. The new car is 200 millimeters longer, 110 millimetre longer wheelbase and stands 81 millimeters taller than the Touring
Sunday, 3 February 2013
BMW sells Husqvarna to KTM CEO Stefan Pierer
This is a little confusing. BMW sold Husqvarna, the Swedish born company, to Pierer Industries which is owned by Stefan Pierer, the current president of KTM. But Pierer is the majority shareholder of India's Bajaj Automotive, which owns a little over 47% of Cross Industries. And Cross Industries is the parent company of KTM.
So there may be a conflict of interest, since Pierer becomes responsible for two motorcycle manufacturers. We have no idea on what is going to happen. All we know is that BMW and KTM didn't reveal the values of this sale and BMW justified this sale has a "strategic realignment at BMW Motorrad" so they can focus on on the urban and e-mobility segments, and since Husqvarna builds off-road bikes it makes sense to get rid of the company founded in Sweden.
Source: bmw
Source: bmw
Thursday, 31 January 2013
Wunderlich “MadUSA”. Built from a BMW S1000RR
Wunderlich, which is the American distributor for German aftermarket parts, joined BMW Motorcycles of San Francisco to create this amazing beast. And why is it called "MadUSA" (pictured above)? Wunderlich first created the Mad Max (pictured below), which had Continental TKC 80, in Germany, but to sell it in the States they kept the Mad and added the USA for an obvious reason.
Basically this bike is a BMW S1000RR with about €12.500 ($17.000) of extras, not counting labor and painting. But for that price you get an Öhlins FRRT 811 fork, TTX shock, Sportego Bar Conversion Kit, Piranha Conversion Kit (bodywork), Remus exhaust system, among many other expensive parts.
Yet the engine is unmodified. It produces 173hp at around 13.000rpm and has a maximum torque value of 103Nm (76lb/ft) at 10.550rpm. This is good for a top speed of 285km/h or 177mph if you live in the U.S.A..
Source: cycleworld
Wednesday, 30 January 2013
Radion Design created the BMW M9, looks cool!
There are several design companies in the world and many more individuals doing they private sketches envisioning what a car should look like, but most of them are really bad and don't deserve much attention. This concept looks pretty good. It is different from what BMW is doing at the moment but you immediately recognize it as a BMW.
Source: radion design
