BMW presents i8 Spyder Concept

In a few days there will be on display at the auto show in Beijing, the BMW Concept i8 Spyder. This offer her third Munich BMW i-electric model, a plug-in hybrid, which makes 354 hp and one-on reaches 250 km / h limited top speed. In just five seconds, according to BMW with the study vehicle from zero to one hundred. This value is the stated consumption of only three liters per hundred kilometers of such a range of quite considerable.


The electric motor on the front axle alone makes 131 hp. He has a range of up to 30 kilometers on its own. Less than two hours should be required to the lithium ion battery recharge. Rear features a petrol engine with three cylinders and 223 hp for the driving charge. Overall, the two units come to a torque of 550 Nm. The pilots, two different modes to choose from, an Eco-mode and a sport.

The basis for the Spyder put it, a year ago, BMW presented 2 +2 Coupé Concept i8. This will go into series production in 2014 even. When Spyder the wheelbase has been shortened slightly and there are stylish swinging doors and a rear glass. When it gets rainy times is to provide a folding roof in two parts for the necessary protection.

Otherwise, the two-seater is characterized by several features. For example, you can display with a smartphone, any nearby charging stations, according to the pre-program load time and call up the current state of charge. The preheating of the interior is also possible. The journey planning using navigation data is very extensive and is available when needed even public transport and the parking situation with a.

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BMW i8 Spyder Concept – topless i8 set for Beijing debut

Wow... Is this ever nice....
This is the BMW i8 Spyder Concept that will debut at the upcoming Beijing motor show. This topless i8 comes barely a year after BMW wheeled out the i3 and i8 concepts at Frankfurt. The i8 also famously starred in Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, driven by Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt.

Described as an open top with genuine sports car performance, but with fuel consumption no higher than you would expect from a small car, the i8 Spyder has a slightly shorter wheelbase and overall length compared to the fixed-top i8.

Highlights include the upward-swivelling windowless doors and a range of purpose-oriented on-board equipment such as electric kickboards stowed under a transparent tailgate.

Based on BMW’s LifeDrive architecture, the i8 Spyder Concept is a plug-in hybrid powered by an eDrive drivetrain combining an electric motor and a petrol combustion engine.

The 131 hp electric motor on the front axle works in tandem with a turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine sending 223 hp through the rear wheels.

Both units are in-house BMW developments and generate an aggregate system output of 354 hp and 550 Nm. That is enough to accelerate the car from 0-100 km/h in five seconds flat. This performance is married to super low fuel consumption of just three litres of unleaded per 100 km!

The lithium-ion battery can be fully charged from a domestic power socket in less than two hours. The pack is located in the “energy tunnel” between the front and rear axle modules to keep the car’s centre of gravity as low as possible – the i8 Spyder also features BMW’s famous 50:50 weight distribution. Fully charged, the car can travel 30 km on electric power alone.

We’ve covered the i3/i8 launch extensively – click here for the full story, gallery and various videos explaining Munich’s i sub-brand.

Source;
http://paultan.org/2012/04/02/bmw-i8-spyder-concept-topless-i8-set-for-beijing-debut/

Rumors about i5 BMW Mini-Van

In order to complete the i-i5 family BMW fiddle at a mini-van, so at least it is clear from various rumors. The Bavarians, who does not even have sent models already announced i3 and i8 on the roads should already sitting on i5. In 2015, at least one year for the market launch is called.


According to reports, the minivan will not provide enough i5 only space but also provide the necessary comfort that one is accustomed to from BMW. It is believed that in the choice of the drive to the, first of all falls back to the i3 electric motor provided. Sprints with the 170 hp driving the i3 in less than eight seconds from a standstill to 100 km / h mark. The current storage of the electric motor is derived from liquid-cooled lithium-ion batteries. What is the i5 hires so but of course not yet known.

Meaning he would have in the model range of BMW i Thus, the i3 ultimately responsible for the cover of the compact car segment and with the i8 to ensure a sustainable hybrid that comes with 354 horsepower of a sports car. Auto Bild is believed that the i5 will be not less than 50,000 € are. For more remains to be seen, are ultimately also a i4, i6, i7, and from.

New BMW X6 2012 facelift

At the Geneva Motor Show 2012 BMW presents the new facelift of the current Sports Activity Coupe X6. Selective updates on design and new features to the BMW X6 prepare for the fall of its product life cycle.

As recognition of the X6 can e.g. The most distinctively shaped kidney are higher-placed fog and tail lights with LED technology. The X6 can be called "the only car in the segment" optionally equipped with adaptive LED headlamps, as it says at BMW.

Who wants to spice up X6 optically addition, it must do to be no coercion: The program will include the optional equipment expanded by 20-inch bi-color alloy rims and a hood with a pronounced power dome powerful.

For performance junkies particularly relevant: the M Sport Edition with the first M-diesel with 381 hp and M550d massive 740 Nm of torque.

(Photos: Car-Reporter)

BMW 1 Series GT

After the BMW five Series GT are BMW three Series GT Concept at 2014 and transmitted on the new one Series. In its current issue, dares the "Auto Bild" may be a initial preview.

According to the Auto Bild is that the BMW one Series GT - a combination of minivan and station wagon - in autumn 2014 on the market.

Similar to the one Series Touring 2013 wheelbase, hood and door panels. as a result of the high roof, the wide rear hatch, the long overhang and therefore the adjustable rear seats however they need additional interior area. The model is powered by turbocharged engines equipped with 3 and 4 cylinders that send power to the front axle.

Watch BMW M6 Coupé Gran

When the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe was introduced, the solvent such as investment bankers have we asked ourselves whether theinconspicuous, but unfortunately completely underpowered 4-door model will not be an adequate performance. To make it short: we do not know. Would we want though. This level is also thought Sam Vester ofthe PS and garage photoshoppte his interpretation of a possible 2013BMW M6 Coupe Gran.

Sam is in the design of the BMW M6 Coupe Gran acted relativelycautiously: a deeper, more aggressive front with clear exhibited "winglets", generally sharper edges and a little less subtle sillscharacterize the M6 ​​Coupé Gran design. Only the lowering of an ideaseems too optimistic. Or prollig, depending on perspective.
Under the long bonnet could be the new 2013 BMW M5 from the 4.4-liter V8 biturbo familiar with at least 560 hp apply pressure. Assuggested before about six months, he can in 2013 - M6 even comewith 578 to 600 hp.

[Photo: Sam Vesters, psgarage.com]

Honda And BMW Installing Solar Panels At Auto Facilities

Honda and BMW are among the latest auto manufacturers to begin incorporating on-site solar electricity generation at some of their facilities.

Honda has been installing solar power generation systems at its operations in various locations around Japan, so far reaching a combined capacity of 3.3 megawatts.

Among the installations is a recently commissioned 9 kilowatt- solar power system at a Honda Cars Tokyo Chuo dealership. The installation marks the beginning of an initiative that will see over a hundred dealerships have similar solar panel arrays installed by March of 2014. The solar panels used are the company's own product - Honda Soltec CIGS thin-film solar cells. Honda Soltec is the company's solar component production and sales subsidiary.

Additionally, Honda says it will install a 2.6-megawatt Honda Soltec system at its new Yorii Plant, which the company says will be the largest solar power generation system installed at an automobile production facility in Japan.

BMW has also seen the light, having recently completed installing 400 solar modules, each with a 240 watt capacity, at BMW's Manufacturing's heritage museum and visitor's center situated alongside its South Carolina plant. The $500,000 solar power system provides all the electricity required to run the Zentrum Museum and will also be powering three new electric vehicle charging stations throughout the main facility.

"Adding a new, alternative energy platform to our energy portfolio is another step in our commitment to sustainable methods of generating power at our factory," said Duncan Seaman, Department Manager, Market Operations USA & Canada.

Mr. Seaman says the array complements BMW Manufacturing's existing landfill gas-to-energy and hydrogen fuel cell program, which offsets the fossil fuel requirements otherwise needed to run its facility.

Other auto manufacturers to harness solar energy to power some of their operations include Volkswagen, Renault, Ford and Toyota.

Source;
http://www.energymatters.com.au/index.php?main_page=news_article&article_id=3032

2011 BMW M7

We get used to the lights with the capabilities of G-Power, we now know that you can create Web pages almost twice as effective, well, now G-Power to provide those perseverance regarding waiting patiently for BMW M7. If you are a successful businessman, suitable for your car, the BMW 760Li course with bi-turbo V12 engine power to create 544 websites that meet their needs adrenaline, but maybe you want something and you have to do to G-Power.

 2011 BMW M7

If you look at the outside of the BMW 7 Series is the first environmental review, as Kevlar, and that makes the car seem very extreme. These spoilers are amazing and incredibly powerful and highest place has a great spoiler breaks the air movement that benefits an amazing air consumption.

 2011 BMW M7

Obviously, this car was designed by the amount, returning with the placement of sills, amazing special tires that are between 20 inches and must not neglect fallen hat. The website was user too, but increases the need for bi-turbo and now more than 725 strategy for energy and thermal energy of 1,000. The BMW 7 Series for the environment ranges from 0 to 100 kmh 4.2 s period of several simple.

 2011 BMW M7

BMW 760i 2010, providing the highest style, offers twin-turbo 6.0-liter V12, which is characterized by power 536 - suggesting that M7 would require more energy than being well known for having an exclusive "M". Some views show how the twin-turbo 5.0L V8 X6 M or V10 M5 and M6, but given the wide range of energy shares 760 facilities located in M7 game, it is estimated that BMW can provide both a Web page from its Royce comes back, or 8-series has been removed.

 2011 BMW M7

BMW M7, if the information is generally smaller and according to gossip, and functions that have a Web site of the now defunct series 8, no information is perhaps also no doubt that the success of the abolished BMW 8-Series M7 create exclusive car efficiency. Now, some think that something that has been designed for the now lost eight sequences could end up returning to live in M7. Predict something that gives exclusive 7-Series and M reached more than $ 150,000.

 

 2011 BMW M7

 

 2011 BMW M7

 

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2011 BMW M7

BMW X6 Review

BMW x6 is the most stylish sports activity coupe with dynamic performance control. BMW X6 unites agility, performance and athletic design in a large BMW coupe with the versatility and raised seating position normally only found in an SAV. Once again BMW has defined a completely new vehicle concept. And if that isn't impressive enough.

 

BMW X6

BMW X6 also offers two world premieres First one is standard Dynamic Performance Control and the second one is completely newly developed Twin Power Turbo V8 petrol engine with direct petrol injection – the most efficient engine in its class. It also features BMW X6 Efficient Dynamics, a technology package that provides increased driving dynamics with lower fuel consumption.

 

BMW X6

BMW X6 was available in North America (Now released in the UK) in two variants.Both use twin-turbocharged engines. The top-of-the-line model is the xDrive50i which uses an all-new 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine.BMW X6's new version of the 550i/650i's engine (N62) is being used with twin turbo technology from the 135i/335i. 

 

BMW X6

BMW x6 is the first production turbocharged V8 engine in the world to feature its turbochargers between the 'V' section in the middle of the two banks of cylinders.It produces 408 PS (300 kW; 402 hp) between 5,500 and 6,400 rpm, and 600 N·m (440 lb·ft) of torque over a wide range of between 1,800 and 4,500 rpm.
BMW x6 very powerful car. It's smart mill generates a maximum power of 235 hp-more than double of xDrive50i- at 4,000 rpm and belts out 520 Nm of top torque at 2000 to 2750 rpm. This innovation of BMW has a peak speed of 220 km/h and touches the 0-100 km/h sprint in mere 8.0 seconds.

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 BMW X6

 

 BMW X6

 

 BMW X6

 

 BMW X6

 

 BMW X6

 

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 BMW X6

2011 BMW M3 Review

BMW M3

The BMW 1 Series M Coupe is a high performance version of  BMW 1 Series Coupé, developed by BMW tuning BMW subsidiary M. Today is the smallest model M and the cheapest available. The name was chosen to avoid confusion with the original BMW M1.

 

2011 BMW M3

BMW M Dr. Kay Segler boss officially announced the creation of the M variant of the BMW-1 Series Coupe, July 9, 2010, via a video on YouTube and official press release. On December 9, 2010, BMW has officially announced the details of your vehicle only on the Internet.

 

2011 BMW M3

Unlike other M models (like the M3 and M5), which uses the M-derived engines called SXX, 1-Series M Coupe uses the M-tuned version of the twin turbo N54engine, as found in the 335is and Z4sDrive35is. In addition, 3.0-liter 6-cylinder, direct injection produces 335 hp (250 kW) at 5900 rpm and 332 pounds · ft (450 Nm) of torque 1500-4500 rpm (and 369 pounds · ft (500 Nm ) overboost).

 

Interior 2011 BMW M3 Review

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 2011 BMW M3

 

Redline is 7,000 rpm. Official 00-60 mph time is 4.7 seconds, quarter mile (~ 400 m) in 13.2 seconds. The car is electronically limited to 155 mph (250 km / h) top speed. It is the M Drive button, which activates the program faster than gas. The only available transmission is a 6-speed manual, where M shift knob, dry sump lubrication system, and the final drive ratio of 3.15:1.

 

2011 BMW M3

Living in the BMW 1 Series M Coupe has been changed as well, so the car a much wider track and bigger body and a subtle body kit to distinguish it from standard 1-series. Although the larger car, which is 77 pounds (35 kg) lighter than when the weight is 3296 pounds (1495 kg).

 

2011 BMW M3

 

The 1 Series M Coupe is available in Valencia Orange and Black Sapphire color, both metal. Only non-metallic colors are alpine white. All 1 M Coupe is equipped with wheels Y alloy style 359.

 

2011 BMW M3

BMW X5 Limousine Review

BMW X5 Limo Hire

BMW limousine is the most exclusive in the market. The BMW X5 limo has all the latest features and make the special day or night.

BMW Limousine

BMW ruled the automotive industry for many years to come out with cars that are very powerful, the X5 is an excellent vehicle that looks great and the engine has to support it. He was known as the largest automaker BMW has given the limousine as expected to arrive in limousines X5 Midlands.

BMW Limousine

X5 limousines is a much larger version of the X5 vehicle and has extreme features in the limousine that will make a special day or night. With our exclusive limousine,limousine chrome wheels will be the best at everything.

BMW Limousine

The X5 limousine is ready and available for hire for any occasion, including weddings, hen nights and stag dinners as well as major sporting events. This limousine will turn heads, so do not miss today and hire.

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BMW Limousine

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