A true BMW fan have already heard from the concept of BMW. The BMW Gran Coupé.
This will be an elegant sportive coupe with a length of almost 5 meters, and is even 10 centimeters lower than the new 5-Series.
On the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition they showed it to the public, and we think this should fit more then perfect in the actual BMW design line.
We can’t wait till it’s on the market! Tell us what you think about this new Coupe, do you think it’s a hot ride?
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The Paris Motor Show has been selected as the host for the world premiere of the 2012 BMW 6 Series. Brought in a perception format, the new 6 Series is one of the most thrilling BMWs to be brought out this year. After the launching of the new X3, the 6 Series is the most former BMW in the line up and pep up of the present design has been highly expected.
The innovative outer surface plan shares a lot of points with the BMW Gran Coupe Concept launched at the Beijing Motor Show previously in this year. While both cars are going away to the manufacture line, the new 6 Series will carry on to be commercialized as a marvellous smooth high-end sporty car and adaptable, in distinction to the Gran Coupe which is a 4 door automobile that falls into the divisive christening standard of “four-door coupes”.
The car is lengthier and broader than the present generation and will boast shorter beetles and a more low-down roofline. The powerfully built look will be present both at the face and back-end, with the halo headlamps underlining the development in BMW design.
BMW Aplina has brought out details on its B5 F10 Bi-Turbo, established on the BMW 5-Series. There is a 4.4-liter V8 under the bonnet which develops 507 PS (373 kW) and 700 Nm of torque. The engine is optimized by way of altering with the circuitous inter-cooling arrangement, among others. It’s mated to the SWITCH-TRONIC 8-speed sport robotic transmission system from ZF for a fuel saving rate of 10.8 liters/100 km.
Operation computes are 4.7 seconds for the 0 to 100 km/h sprint (62 mph) and peak speed is 307 km/h (191 mph). You can also find a “neutral” suspension set-up including shorter but liberal springs and specified suspension arms to aid in making the sprint as spirited and pleasurable as possible. An electronically-adaptable arrangement also exists (Variable Damper Control) in 4 settings – Normal, Comfort, Sport and Sport+. The B5 will revolve on 20-inch Alpina wheels clothed in 255/35ZR20 tires at the forepart and 285/30ZR20 for the rear. Leather finish electronic goodies like gauges in a black panel LCD display can be seen inside the BMW Alpina B5 F10 Bi-Turbo.
In just 11 years BMW became trendsetter to bestseller. Can you believe this… one millionth BMW X5 models have been sold. The centenary edition, a sapphire black metallic BMW X5 xDrive35i having cinnamon brown Nevada leather cut, broke off the assembly line at the American BMW plant in Spartanburg/South Carolina and is presently on its way to a customer in China.
Accomplishing the seven-digit production numeral is an additional landmark in the victory story of the first Sports Activity Vehicle. When it premiered in 1999, the 4-wheel driven BMW X5 was the 1st vehicle of its kind. Since then, the conception of aggregating superior dynamics on tarmac with prominent grip on off-road tract has been a showstopper universally. This also created critical moment for the BMW model portfolio.
The BMW X5 stays on as the symbolic representation and most essential groundbreaker for the progressing success of the Sports Activity Vehicle concept. The roomy five-door car tenders up to 7 seats. On the Noetic 4 wheel drive arrangement BMW xDrive assures breath-taking speedup, both on and off road. Everlasting, electronically checked four-wheel drive engineering allots motive drive to the front and rear wheels changeably and according to each precise situation.
BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer took all steps he could to maintain BMW successfully on top in premium sales. He also simultaneously developed greener technology. Reithofer was appointed as CEO of BMW on Sept. 1, 2006.
As the worldwide economic crisis hit hard during late 2008, Reithofer proceeded sharply to cut down production and expenses to maintain the groups’ profitability. In a predominantly twisting move, he drew out BMW from participating in Formula One racing last year and passed on the team finances to the car manufacturer’s green Efficient Dynamics program, which directs to cut down fleet wide CO2 discharges by another 25% by 2020.
But the 54-year-old Reithofer has not concentrated on cost-cutting completely. BMW is investing a great deal in a new front-wheel-drive design; in new, minor modular engines; and on electric fomites. Reithofer also has committed the initiative to construct a second plant in China.
Reithofer’s thrifty activities at the end of 2008 have compensated on the point. BMW came up with a net profit of 210 million euros for 2009, off 36% from 2008, while at the same time Daimler had made a net loss of 2.64 billion euros.
Authorized pictures of the Alpina B5 have slid out sooner than expected. Actually it was planned to release the pictures for first public sight at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK. The B5 is founded on the new BMW 5 Series (F10) but extends the performance and exclusiveness of an M5.
Alpina does not utilize the same power plants as M division models, and departs in the inlet system, the B5 will go head to head with the upcoming M5 on engine choice.
The Alpina B5 gets its power from BMW’s 4.4-litre V8 engine and is set at 500 bhp (378 kW / 507 PS). Top torsion is 700Nm (516 ft-lb). Force is directed to the back wheels thru an 8-speed automatic transmission system which is altered for sportier backgrounds. Alpina will run from 0 – 100km/h in 4.7 seconds and stop speeding up at 307 km/h (191 mph). A blended fuel economy estimate of 26.1mpg (UK) is being arrogated besides equal C02 discharges of 252g/km.
The prices for the car have not yet been announced, but UK purchasers should anticipate paying approximately £70,000 for the car. The first deliverances are anticipated in the autumn.
The chairman of the London Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympics Games (LOCOG) Lord Sebastian Coe declared that BMW has become the Automotive Partner of the Olympic and Paralympics Games to be held in London 2012. BMW will offer 4,000 or so vehicles which are essential at the Games to transport athletes, media, technical officials, LOCOG operational teams, International Sports Federations, national Olympic Committees, and the IOC and marketing partners.
In addition, BMW becomes a Sustainability Partner supporting London 2012’s commitment to deliver its ‘low carbon’ and ‘healthy living’ Games.
Ian Robertson, who is responsible for sales and marketing and member of the board of management of BMW AG, alleged: “Sustainability is a central pillar of our business and guides all aspects of our operations. This has led to our being named by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index as the most sustainable automotive company for the fifth year in a row. Therefore we have a natural affinity with London 2012 and its commitment to low carbon and healthy living.” The company will also display electric vehicles as part of its launch in 2012.
Alsa Automotive Engineering, established in Abu Dhabi, has tuned up the BMW X6 M to an imposing 724 PS (533 kW / 714 bhp).
Mohammed Al Sayegh who is the company’s CEO, states “the over-700 horsepower figure was obtained with no modification to the engine’s displacement, unlike the 715 PS (526 kW /705 bhp) X6 M tuned by German outfit Nowack Motors.”
Al Sayegh further reported to the WCF that “[Nowack Motors] have produced that by making the car a 4.8 liter instead of keeping it at its 4.4 liter engine capacity. We are the first and only company to have successfully modified the turbo’s so that the car can run higher boost on stock engine.”
The effect is a raise in horsepower of more than 32%. Torsion is also advanced to an upper limit of 945 Nm (697 ft-lb). The SUV is now able to sprint from 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds, and on to 200 km/h in 14.6 seconds total. Alsa Automotive arrogates a 325 km/h (202 mph) top speed.
The cost for the Alsa Automotive Engineering BMW X6 M package starts at 68,000 Arab Emirates Dirham which is equal to €15,086 or $18,514.
