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Details of BMW Alpina B5 F10 Bi-Turbo Released officially

Jeroen — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:50:39 +0000

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.

Photos of BMW Alpina B5 F10 Bi-Turbo which Broke out Early

Jeroen — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:40:43 +0000

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.

5 stars for the new BMW 5 Series after the Euro NCAP crash test

Jeroen — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 10:43:51 +0000

The essence of visual charm and dynamic functioning in the upper medium class now executes the purpose of a role model in the field of safety, too. The new BMW 5 Series came about the latest Euro NCAP crash test with the highest rating of 5 stars. The 6th generation of the model sequence did imposingly on the test – which was broadened to include extra standards in 2009 – with its all-inclusive safety fittings as benchmark as well as an extremely efficient vehicle occupier security system for a variety of different crash types. With its exceptional results on pedestrian protection, vehicle occupant protection for adults and children and standard safety features, the new BMW 5 Series goes into the leadership position within its section. It is also the first BMW model series to get a 100% on the Euro NCAP crash test rating for exceptional safety features.

The NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) test is considered as one of the most challenging trials in the world to be enforced to new motor vehicles. The Euro NCAP test is distinguished as a standard for crash safety by governments, automobile clubs and consumer defense organizations all over Europe.

World Debut of New BMW 5 Series Clears First Crash Test Using Brake Intervention

Jeroen — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 15:56:11 +0000

Till now, verification of vehicle safety was been obtained by means of crash tests in which structural unity and constraint organizations were tested in a non-braked situation. But as of now due to modern electronics such as those also boasted in the new BMW 5 Series and BMW 7 Series, defensive systems that admonish the driver beforehand of an accident and train the driver and the car for shock in the event of an inevitable crash, are becoming more and more extensively acknowledged.

Future testing processes will have to make adjustments for the consequence of preventive protection systems. In a current world debut, the BMW 530d effectively passed a crash test concerning brake interference at the service of the Deutscher Kraftfahrzeug-Überwachungs-Verein (DEKRA) in Neumünster near Hamburg.

Earlier testing adeptness was not able to permit authentication of the consequence of preventive occupier protection systems in crash tests. The illustrative test enforced by BMW in partnership with DEKRA is the first step in trying out future pre-crash settings, as in the years ahead inventions in dynamic safety will be found in a modifying number of vehicles, with BMW playing a contributing role.

The new 2010 BMW 5-Series

Jeroen — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:02:05 +0000

Today we are more then happy to show you the new BMW 5-Series. We uploaded 2 video’s so we know for sure, we don’t lose the video connections. Well let’s get back to the car! Thats the best news of the day!

A brand new BMW 5-Series, that will be launched in 2010. Well we think the design is brilliant again. Like sir Adrian van Hooydonk -- Director BMW group design -- is saying, this is a muscled car, without being a bodybuilder. The hood is great! It shows it has muscles, but the design stays elegant.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Izi6M1_yXO0

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Find more about the BMW 5-Series, including photo’s and movies: BMW Official website

BMW 5-Series to Receive Fresh Aeros

Jeroen — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:26:39 +0000

BMW has established that its next all-new 5-Series will rein in a degree of aerodynamic scheme to decrease fuel usage and reduce emissions.

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As an element of the 2nd generation fuel economy Efficient Dynamics package, BMW’s rival Mercedes-Benz E-Class, assures class-best aerodynamics which includes an innovational air curtain that produces a practical ‘fairing’ close to the rear wheels.
BMW has designed a drag of 30% to be generated by the tyres and wind disorder around the wheel arches.

In screens the air curtain cut drag between 5-10%. This is adequate to see considerable fuel economy and a decrease in emissions.

Future BMWs might also show off vigorous brake vent-holes that is capable to cool the brakes only when required. The new aerodynamic discoveries are the outcome of a immense 170m venture in 2 wind turbines at the Munich plant in Germany.

The all-new greasier BMW 5-Series is anticipated to be on sale in the UK from next March.

A Most Advanced Small Engine will be launched by BMW

Jeroen — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:20:50 +0000

BMW is all geared up to launch its ‘most advanced small engine range ever’ and this news was confirmed by a senior BMW engineer. He further adds that this small engine could even be a 3 cylinder unit.

BMW chief engineer, Holger Winkelmann, established that the next-generation petrol engine line-up will adopt engine applied science for the approaching 5-Series Grand Turismo’s all-new 3.0-liter straight 6 engine.
Succeeding small BMWs petrol engines will benefit turbocharger and have straight insertion and will gain from both Valvematic that boundlessly changes valve lift and Vanos that changes ingestion.

Winklemann added that ‘Some people talk about using this technology in the future, but we have it now and will use it.’ He also predicted that even in the near future engines as small as a 1.6 can be expected to replace the present 6 cylinder range.

BMW 5 Series GT Revealed In Depth

Jeroen — Tue, 26 May 2009 19:30:16 +0000

The new BMW has many new stuff under its hood. It has announced 3 different engine variants to begin with. The 3.0 liter turbo-diesel for GT’s fuel economy and ecological certification. The fuel consumption rating of the 530d Gran Turismo is only 6.5 liters/100 km, with 245 hp and 540 Nm of torque and a CO2 discharge rating of 173 g/km.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_BqU3YiwoQ

It has a lot of fun stuff also. The 535i is fitted with BMW’s novel straight-six gasoline/petrol engine, a 3.0 liter 6-cylinder TwinPower turbo with 306 hp and 400 Nm of torque. The 550i has been featured with the BMW’s powerhouse 4.4 liter, twin-turbo V8 gasoline/petrol power plant with 407 hp and 600 Nm of road-grinding torque.
The GT’s suspension is aluminum, with BMW’s unique Integral-V back axle and a twofold track manage arm for the front. Dynamic Drive Control is typical with the discretionary Adaptive Drive.

Designer BMW leaves: Chris Bangle

Jeroen — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:26:21 +0000

Chris Bangle BMW-Designer

According to BMWTalk, Chris Bangle is leaving BMW. Like BMWTalk is saying, he was the most controversial in the recent history.
Bangle was the first American that joined the BMW design department in 1992. He worked together with his design team for the current 3- and 5-series.

A qoute of BMWTalk what we do like is:

Bangle is known for the ill-mannered nickname “Bangle Butt”, a term that has become tantamount with the distinct rear ends of the BMW models designed and produced during Bangle’s reign.

We hope his leaving won’t effect the upcoming models of BMW to much. We of BMW-News do like the famous rear ends of the current BMW’s.

Read the rest of the story: Chirs Bangle leaves BMW, at BMWTalk.

BMW M5 Hurricane: Fastest Sedan in the world

Jeroen — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:07:17 +0000

Okey, Mercedes fans were glad when they broke the record of 362.4 km/h with their BRABUS Rocket based on the Mercedes CLS. But BMW is leading the world speed record of the fastest sedan in the world. The BMW M5 Hurricane RS is the fastest! With a top speed of 365.7 km/h. The official record of the G-Power BMW M5 Hurricane RS has been set on the Papenburg test track and is certified by the ATP. It’s V10 has 750 b/hp, a true monster. It’s just a matter of time until a next car brand will try to beat this record.

More info about this BMW M5 Hurricane RS can be found on the website of Car News Blog.