One Stop Car

Showing posts with label BMW. Show all posts

Home » Posts filed under BMW

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

BMW Rumored to Rename New 1- and 3-Series Coupes into 2- and 4-Series. What Do You Say?

ADVERTISEMENTS

Citing unnamed sources from within the brand, Britain’s Car Magazine reported on Tuesday that BMW is seriously entertaining the idea of renaming the next generation of its two-door 1- and 3-Series models into the 2- and 4-Series respectively.

The new badges would be applied on the two-door coupe and convertible as well as the sportier GT fastback models of the future 1- and 3-Series lineup.

As some of you may recall, this is not the first time that BMW has toyed around with the thought of turning the 3-Series coupe and convertible into the 4-Series, with the Bavarian company coming very close to executing the idea in the beginning of the new millennium.

Post Title → BMW Rumored to Rename New 1- and 3-Series Coupes into 2- and 4-Series. What Do You Say?

ADVERTISEMENTS

BMW Crafts Special 760Li Individual Limos for The Charles Hotel in Munich

ADVERTISEMENTS

The guests at The Charles Hotel in Munich, Germany, can now savor the services of BMW’s finest as the Bavarian carmaker has just handed over to the hotel the keys to a pair of special limousines based on the flagship 760Li, which come equipped with a twin-turbocharged V12 engine churning out 544-horsepower. Read more »

Post Title → BMW Crafts Special 760Li Individual Limos for The Charles Hotel in Munich

ADVERTISEMENTS

Monday, June 13, 2011

Latvian Tuner Wraps BMW 3-Series in Crocodile Leather

ADVERTISEMENTS

There’s something about cars and animal leathers / prints that attracts certain tuners from Russia and the former Soviet states. You all remember the Russian design-house Dartz and it real whale penis leather-equipped Prombron and snake skin-covered Bentley Continental GT SS. Now another tuning firm called Vipon, this time from neighboring ~~Lithuania~~ Latvia, has come with a new animal leather themed proposal based on a pre-facelift E90 BMW 318i sedan. Read more »

Post Title → Latvian Tuner Wraps BMW 3-Series in Crocodile Leather

ADVERTISEMENTS

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Official Patent Designs of BMW’s New Four-Door Sports Coupe

ADVERTISEMENTS

Last April, from the sidelines of the 2010 Beijing Auto Show, BMW displayed a thinly disguised concept model of a sporty-looking sedan model named the Gran Coupé. Now, it looks like that the Bavarian automaker is preparing for the presentation of the final production model as the company has just filed a patent for the designs of its so-called four-door sports coupe.

The images outline the shape and details of the production version that will most likely go on sale in early 2012. By comparing the drawings of the production car with the photos of the concept model, we see that BMW has made some subtle styling changes to the front with the redesigned bumper featuring a center grille on the lower part as well as to the rear, which sports re-positioned and re-sized reflectors and different tail pipes.

Post Title → Official Patent Designs of BMW’s New Four-Door Sports Coupe

ADVERTISEMENTS

Friday, June 10, 2011

BMW Launches New 2011 Frozen Black Edition M3 Coupe for North America, Costs $21,000 More!

ADVERTISEMENTS

BMW has dropped information on a new limited edition version of its M3 Coupe for the North American market. The 2011 BMW Frozen Black M3 Coupe will be available in a limited production run of 20 units for the USA, each priced at a hefty $79,650 (~€55,500), not including a $875 destination charge.

So what does a $21,000 premium over the standard M3 Coupe get you other than a very happy salesperson and an even merrier dealer? Well, in typical BMW fashion, not much as the special edition M3 Coupe is a cosmetic package with some minor mechanical upgrades.

Post Title → BMW Launches New 2011 Frozen Black Edition M3 Coupe for North America, Costs $21,000 More!

ADVERTISEMENTS

Thursday, June 9, 2011

The BMW 1 Series M Coupé Drifts Through Walls in new Canadian Ad

ADVERTISEMENTS

BMW of Canada has published a new and rather entertaining promotional film on the firm’s new limited production 1-Series M Coupe. The video shows the Bavarian automaker’s sports car pushing its 335-horsepower twin-turbocharged inline-six to the limit and burning plenty of rubber in doing so while passing sideways through set of imaginary walls on the road.

Truth to be said though, BMW’s advertising agency could have skimped on the somewhat farcical CGI (computer-generated images) cement walls and still have an engaging commercial in its hands. Take a look at it in the video after the jump and tell us what you think in the comments section below.

Post Title → The BMW 1 Series M Coupé Drifts Through Walls in new Canadian Ad

ADVERTISEMENTS

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

BMW Takes Top Spot Among Automakers and 4th Overall in New Study for the World’s Most Reputable Companies

ADVERTISEMENTS

A recently released study by research-based consulting firm Reputation Institute, found that BMW is considered the world’s most reputable company in the automotive sector and fourth overall behind Google, Apple and the Walt Disney Company. German automakers in general performed well in the study with Daimler, owner of Mercedes-Benz, Maybach and Smart, ranking 7th overall, while Volkswagen finished in 10th place, followed by Honda (29), Toyota (60), Nissan (61) and Suzuki (63). Read more »

Post Title → BMW Takes Top Spot Among Automakers and 4th Overall in New Study for the World’s Most Reputable Companies

ADVERTISEMENTS

Video: New 2012 BMW 1-Series Hatch

ADVERTISEMENTS

After the unveiling of the 2012 1-Series 5-door hatchback, it is time for BMW’s marketing team to take over and promote the Bavarian automaker’s latest product. The German company created a series of short films around the 1-Series starring two brothers, named Freddy and Adam.

According to the script, Freddy is an actor and a model leaning towards metrosexuality, while Adam dislikes cameras and works with architects, and is the wilder one of the two brothers. The goal here is to show off the double nature of the 1-Series hatchback, and especially the introduction of the two new trim lines, Sport and Urban, both of which gain bespoke interior and exterior design as well as equipment features.

The new BMW 1-Series will receive its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. At launch, it will be offered exclusively with BMW’s latest four-cylinder turbocharged diesel and gasoline engines ranging in output from 116HP to 184HP.

Read more In Cars

Post Title → Video: New 2012 BMW 1-Series Hatch

ADVERTISEMENTS

New 2012 BMW 1-Series Hatch gets its own Short Films

ADVERTISEMENTS

Post Title → New 2012 BMW 1-Series Hatch gets its own Short Films

ADVERTISEMENTS

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

New Scoop Photos Shed More Light on 2012 BMW 3-Series Sedan

ADVERTISEMENTS

With the new 1-Series out in the open, it is time for us now to take a look at the next car in line for replacement in BMW’s range, the 3-Series sedan with these freshly shot spy photos. As we’re nearing closer to the launch, BMW continues to peel away the disguise with the latest F30 prototype having shed not only plenty of swirly decals but also the fake front and rear end additions giving us a better look of the car’s styling.

BMW hasn’t really messed around with the design of the 3-Series since the introduction of the E36 in 1990, and the new F30 isn’t an exception to the rule. The styling of the F30 is a clear evolution of the current E90 3-Series borrowing certain elements from the 5-Series such as the stronger belt-line combined with a lower and more aggressive front end with larger double kidneys. Previous spy shots reveal that BMW will follow a similar formula with the 3-Series’ interior.

Post Title → New Scoop Photos Shed More Light on 2012 BMW 3-Series Sedan

ADVERTISEMENTS

U.S. Government Focusing in on Web Gadgets that Distract Drivers

ADVERTISEMENTS

We are all living in an age of networked information. Social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter, smartphones and public internet access are making the world smaller every day. Unfortunately, in some instances all this information can distract us from the important things, such as focusing on driving. And no one agrees with this more than U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood:

“We know people are hooked on cellphones and texting devices. But there's absolutely no reason for any person to download their Facebook into the car. It's not necessary. "

Post Title → U.S. Government Focusing in on Web Gadgets that Distract Drivers

ADVERTISEMENTS

2012 BMW 1-Series M Coupe hits the Tuning Scene

ADVERTISEMENTS

The newest member of BMW’s high-praised family of M models has just begun arriving in the hands of its owners, yet we already have one of the first tuned examples of the 2012MY 1-Series M Coupe. A member of the 1addicts forum, who goes by the nickname Flex///M, owns the car you see pictured here and which has been baptized “Clockwork Orange”.

The list of modifications include a mix of performance and styling bits such as collection of decorative carbon fiber parts for the exterior, a different steering wheel, forged alloy wheels and a KW sports suspension.

Post Title → 2012 BMW 1-Series M Coupe hits the Tuning Scene

ADVERTISEMENTS

BMW Reveals 2012 1-Series M Sport Package

ADVERTISEMENTS

BMW is wasting no time in pushing the marketing envelope on its brand-new ~~“My, what big eyes you have”~~ 2012 1-Series as the Bavarian automaker has already released an online configurator on its German website only two days after the hatchback model’s debut.
Aside from allowing potential buyers and time-wasters alike to configure the 2012 1-Series hatchback, the dedicated webpage also serves us our first taste of the M Sport Package. The option group includes a new aero kit comprising of M parts such as the front and rear bumpers, a sports-oriented chassis set-up, and bespoke alloy wheel designs.
The interior also receives the M treatment with sport seats and door panels dressed in special upholsteries, aluminum trim on the dashboard and door-sills plus a sports steering wheel, handbrake and gear levers, and pedals.

Advertisements

PHOTO GALLERY

Read more In Cars

Post Title → BMW Reveals 2012 1-Series M Sport Package

ADVERTISEMENTS

Monday, June 6, 2011

BMW Reveals 2012 1-Series M Sport Package and Online Configurator

ADVERTISEMENTS

BMW is wasting no time in pushing the marketing envelope on its brand-new ~~“My, what big eyes you have”~~ 2012 1-Series as the Bavarian automaker has already released an online configurator on its German website only two days after the hatchback model’s debut.

Aside from allowing potential buyers and time-wasters alike to configure the 2012 1-Series hatchback, the dedicated webpage also serves us our first taste of the M Sport Package. The option group includes a new aero kit comprising of M parts such as the front and rear bumpers, a sports-oriented chassis set-up, and bespoke alloy wheel designs.

Post Title → BMW Reveals 2012 1-Series M Sport Package and Online Configurator

ADVERTISEMENTS

All-New 2012 BMW 1-Series: Official Specs And Details

ADVERTISEMENTS

With imagery of the brand new 1-Series hatchback making the internet rounds since Friday, it was only a matter of time before BMW came out with an official release and a full set of photos. The Bavarian firm’s entry-level model sports has grown in size and sports fresher –albeit, somewhat more controversial- looks, while also introducing a new generation of 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline engines with up to 170HP.
For its debut, BMW chose to show the five-door hatchback model, but the range will eventually grow to include a three-door hatchback followed by the coupe, cabriolet and if the grapevine holds true, a longer and more spacious Gran Turismo version in the likes of the 3-Series GT we recently showed you in these spy shots.
The second iteration of the 1-Series codenamed F20 is built on the same platform architecture as the upcoming F30 3-Serie. The five-door hatch is 85 mm (3.3-in.) longer than its predecessor, at 4,324 mm (170.2-in.), while the wheelbase has widened by 30 mm to 2,690 mm (105.9-in). Furthermore, its overall width has increased by 17 mm to 1,765 mm (69.5-in) due to an increase in track of 51 mm at the front and 72 mm at the rear, whereas its height remains unchanged at 1,421 mm (55.9-in.). BMW says the rear passengers have 21mm more legroom, and the luggage compartment has expanded by 30 liters to 360 liters (12.7 cubic feet).
Crafted under the watch of BMW’s Chief designer Adrian van Hooydonk, the styling of the new 1er is an evolution of the outgoing model with sharper and more prominent creases and a dramatic front-end design with abnormally large headlamps stretching all the way to the wheel arches.
It’s a similar story inside as the styling is more evolutionary than revolutionary. Aside from the larger center console with fresh switchgear and the new steering wheel design, BMW claims it boasts higher-grade materials and more attention to detail. As an option, the company offers its latest iDrive system that includes a retractable screen on top of the dashboard.
The big news lies under the hood as BMW finally introduced its long awaited, smaller displacement, turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine. The 1.6-liter unit with TwinPower Turbo and direct injection technology will be available at first in two states of tune delivering 136-horses and 220Nm (162.3 lb-ft) in the 116i and 170-horses and 250Nm (184.4 lb-ft) in the 118i.
For diesel fans, the junior rear-wheel drive BMW offers a redesigned 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder delivering 116HP in the 116d, 143HP in the 118d and 184HP in the 120d. BMW said it will also launch a 116d EfficientDynamics Edition, with a 116HP 1.6 litre diesel engine and additional fuel-saving technologies that will keep CO2 emissions over the EU testing cycle down to just 99 g/km.

Further down the line, the Bavarian automaker’s freshly launched 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with around 240-horses will most likely make it in the 128i replacing the current 130i that comes with a 3.0-liter straight six pushing out 258HP. BMW has not yet said if it will offer a straight-six engine on the new 1-Series.
A six-speed manual gearbox is standard on all models with BMW’s new 8-speed automatic transmission being offered as an option replacing the current six-speed auto.

Model versions:
BMW 118i: Four-cylinder in-line petrol engine with
BMW TwinPower Turbo technology package, consisting of twin-scroll turbocharger, High Precision Injection, VALVETRONIC and Double-VANOS variable valve control,
Capacity: 1, 598 cc, output: 125 kW/170 hp at 4,800 rpm,
Maximum torque: 250 Nm at 1,500 – 4,500 rpm,
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h (62mph): 7.4 seconds,
Maximum speed: 225 km/h – 140mph
Combined-cycle fuel consumption*: 5.8 – 5.9 litres/100 kilometres,
CO2 emissions*: 134 – 137 g/km, emissions standard: EU5.

BMW 116i: Four-cylinder in-line petrol engine with
BMW TwinPower Turbo technology package, consisting of twin-scroll turbocharger, High Precision Injection, VALVETRONIC and Double-VANOS variable valve control,
Capacity: 1,598 cc, output: 100 kW/136 hp at 4, 400 rpm,
Maximum torque: 220 Nm at 1,350 – 4, 300 rpm,
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h (62mph): 8.5 seconds,
Maximum speed: 210 km/h -130mph,
Combined-cycle fuel consumption*: 5.5 – 5.7 litres/100 kilometres,
CO2 emissions*: 129 – 132 g/km, emissions standard: EU5.

BMW 120d: Four-cylinder in-line diesel engine with
BMW TwinPower Turbo technology package, consisting of variable-geometry turbocharger, common-rail magnetic-valve direct injection
(max. injection pressure: 1,800 bar),
Capacity: 1,955 cc, output: 135 kW/184 hp at 4, 000 rpm,
Maximum torque: 380 Nm at 1,750 – 2, 750 rpm,
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h (62mph): 7.2 seconds,
Maximum speed: 228 km/h – 142mph,
Combined-cycle fuel consumption*: 4.5 – 4.6 litres/100 kilometres,
CO2 emissions*: 119 – 122 g/km, emissions standard: EU5.

BMW 118d: Four-cylinder in-line diesel engine with
BMW TwinPower Turbo technology package, consisting of variable-geometry turbocharger, common-rail, magnetic-valve direct injection (max. injection pressure: 1,600 bar),
Capacity: 1,955 cc, output: 105 kW/143 hp at 4,000 rpm,
Max. torque: 320 Nm at 1,750 – 2, 500 rpm,
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h (62mph): 8.9 seconds,
Maximum speed: 212 km/h – 132mph
Combined-cycle fuel consumption*: 4.4 – 4.5 litres/100 kilometres,
CO2 emissions*: 115 – 118 g/km, emissions standard: EU5.

BMW 116d: Four-cylinder in-line diesel engine with
BMW TwinPower Turbo technology package, consisting of variable-geometry turbocharger with common-rail, magnetic-valve direct injection (max. injection pressure: 1,600 bar),
Capacity: 1,955 cc, output: 85 kW/116 hp at 4,000 rpm,
Maximum torque: 260 Nm at 1,750 – 2,500 rpm,
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h (62mph): 10.3 seconds,
Maximum speed: 200 km/h – 124mph
Combined-cycle fuel consumption*: 4.3 – 4.5 litres/100 kilometres,
CO2 emissions*: 114 – 117 g/km, emissions standard: EU5.
* EU test figures, variations due to differences in the tyres fitted

Read more In Cars

Post Title → All-New 2012 BMW 1-Series: Official Specs And Details

ADVERTISEMENTS

BMW Introduces M3 Carbon Fiber Limited Edition

ADVERTISEMENTS

Chinese customers love a good limited edition model and BMW tries its best to keep them happy. Not long ago, BMW had released the China market-only M3 Matte Edition and M3 Tiger Edition. During the BMW M Legendary Experience event held in China last week, the Bavarian automaker lifted the covers off yet another special M3, the Carbon Fiber Limited Edition of which only 111 examples will be built at a price of 1.23 million yuan (approximately US$189,800 at today’s exchange rates) a piece.
As the name suggests, the latest special M3 for China is dressed in carbon fiber inside and out, while keeping the standard model’s mechanical hardware intact. It is offered in a white pearl metallic finish and comes with contrasting black stripes that run the full length of the body and decals with the name of the car on the doors.
On the outside, we find carbon fiber on the roof, and the new BMW Performance aero parts that include the front lip splitters, trunk spoiler and hood inlets. A set of gloss-black 19-inch alloy wheels round off the exterior upgrades.
Moving on to the M3's interior, the dashboard and door panels get carbon fiber trim pieces while the black leather seats feature carbon fiber patterned material along with white stripes and piping.
Advertisements

PHOTO GALLERY