Category: "BMW"

Driven: BMW X1 xDrive23d

BMW have recently introduced a range of different vehicles into the market, taking a sledge hammer to the traditional saloon, station wagon and SUV classes. We now have the 5 series GT, the X6 which is classed as an SAV (sports activity vehicle) and the M versions of the SAV vehicles. Essentially an excellent on [...]

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new BMW 6 Series convertible

Yes with the demise of the current 6 series, and the fantastic M6 ending production, BMW has now unveiled its new contender to wear the 6 badge. Here is some information from BMW on the new refined model: The new 6 series will feature a V8 powerplant and a six-cylinder in-line unit that both have [...]

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BMW’s 3 litre twin turbocharged engine lagging behind

There has now been a law suit launched against BMW’s N54 engine as there is a high failure rate of the fuel pump and defective turbo’s have to be tuned to run at lower capacity creating strange noises and throttle lag deemed to be unsafe. The law suit was initiated by Kershaw, Cutter and Ratinoff, [...]

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BMW 1 series M Coupé revealed

The BMW 1 series M Coupé has finally been revealed well a portion of it has. This stylish monster is said to posses over 340 HP provided by a twin turbocharged inline 6 that is connected to a manual 6 speed gearbox. The 1 series M is also said to have to have a fancy differential at the rear wheels similar to the M3 that [...]

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The BMW M3 Coupé Frozen Edition

Twenty five years ago BMW created an icon when it debuted the very first BMW M3 at the 1985 Frankfurt Motor Show. At the time, the sportiest BMW 3 Series ever produced boasted 200 hp, top speed in excess of 230 km/h, and a sprint from a standing start to 100 km/h inside 6.7 seconds. [...]

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BMW 3.0 CSi premieres at the BMW Welt.

Wednesday, 7 July 2010 was a red-letter day. The 1972 BMW 3.0 CSi which had been completely restored by the BMW Classic Centre’s new Customer Workshop was handed back to its owner at BMW Welt. There was twofold cause for celebration: the BMW Classic Centre was pleased at having successfully completed its first full restoration [...]

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BMW 1 series M coupe

BMW has released what is being called a teaser video of the new upcoming 1 series M! This is surely going to be a fantastic car if the 135i is anything to go by. The redefined, compact coupe will feature the same 3 litre twin charged straight 6 motor that is estimated to push 335 [...]

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The BMW M5 ends its production lifespan with a new record high.

20,548 units of the fourth generation have been produced over a period of five years. After being on sale on the global automotive market for five successful years, the BMW M5 has ended its production lifespan with a new record high. The BMW M GmbH produced a total of 20,548 of the charismatic high-performance sports [...]

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The X6 M by AC Schnitzer

The Aachen-based tuning specialist is currently working on a performance upgrade which, in combination with delimiting the Vmax and a sports exhaust, will bring a further perceptible increase in the power of the X6 M. And if that’s not enough, you can also opt for the carbon fibre AC Schnitzer engine styling. Even without a performance [...]

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Description of the new BMW 5 series

The much anticipated 5 series has just been launched. Here are the specifications and a brief overview from BMW. Thank goodness it looks a lot better than the last one. Description of new BMW 5 series •  The new BMW 5 Series Sedan is set the conquer the market. With its dynamic qualities and tailor-made [...]

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BMW X1

BMW has just launched the new X1. Here are some of the specifications from BMW, whether you will like it or not is up for debate however. We will wait to see what the worlds motoring press says, but if it is like any one of its bigger brothers, it will sure be a pleasure [...]

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BMW Z4 GT3

Ever wondered what the BMW Z4 would look like on steroids? Well this is what:   This race ready GT3 cup car built by BMW features a V8 under the vented bonnet that produces an almighty 480 BHP in a car that weighs 1200kg’s. BMW’s head of motorsport says he is very happy with the [...]

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BMW Z4 M E85

The M division at BMW is renowned for making focused, high performance, sports cars that posse’s agility as well as everyday practicality. They have fine tuned almost every car in the BMW range, from 4 door saloons to 2 door convertibles. M cars are bred from the proving grounds of high octane motorsport and are [...]

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BMW X5 3.0d (E53)

The BMW X5 has become such a common sight on our roads that it is easy to forget that this car, unveiled in 1999 as the E53 X5 (SAV) sport activity vehicle introduced a new class of motor vehicle that merged the comfort and pace of a luxury sedan with the off road ability of [...]

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BMW X5 3.0d

Where do you predominantly spend most of your time in a car? On the road? Thought you did, unless you live in the outback, Iraq or the DRC. So why then buy a sport 4×4? The logic eludes me. I understand some action men and woman want a 4×4 so they can spend Christmas up [...]

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