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06-15-2009 12:20 AM
06-15-2009 12:26 AM
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Hamann does its thing to the new BMW 7 Series |
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May 31, 2009 - 11:42 PM - by BMW Forums
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Filed under: Aftermarket, Sedans/Saloons, Euro, BMW
Click above for a hi-res gallery of the new Hamann BMW 7 Series
The arrival of the new F01 BMW 7 Series means that aftermarket companies have a new toy upon which to apply their talents. Enter Hamann, the German tuner with a penchant for Lambo-dooring, among other things. Thankfully, the firm's workup of the all-new 7 Series leaves the factory door hinges intact, but that's about it. A new aero kit makes the big sedan less vanilla-looking with updated fascias, skirts and spoilers on both the rear decklid and roof. Naturally, a lowered suspension is offered, which, when... [Read More]
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BMW celebrates 75 years of building roadsters |
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May 30, 2009 - 2:45 AM - by BMW Forums
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Filed under: Time Warp, Convertibles, BMW
BMW Roadsters - Click above for a high-res image gallery
We generally think of BMW as the maker of some of the world's best sports sedans, but its put out some impressive roadsters over the years. Seventy-five years to be exact. The Bavarian auto manufacturer has been producing two-door open-seaters for three quarters of a century now, starting with 315/1 Sports model that was unveiled at the 1934 Berlin Motor Show followed by the more powerful 319/1. Two legendary roadsters came next, starting with the 328 Roadster in 1936 that was bred on the Nurburgring, and the classically-styled ... [Read More]
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BMW introduces exclusive M3 Edition models |
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May 29, 2009 - 8:12 PM - by BMW Forums
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Filed under: Coupes, BMW
2009 BMW M3 Edition - Click above for high-res image gallery
It's difficult to make the new BMW M3 even more appealing, but that's exactly what the boys from Bavaria are trying to do with the new M3 Edition models. The limited run of 2009 M3s feature a choice of four bespoke paint schemes - Alpine White Non-Metallic, Black Non-Metallic, Dakar Yellow Non-Metallic or Monte Carlo Blue Metallic - along with a black-finished twin kidney grille, fender vents and mirror caps. Body-colored side-mirror bases and darkened chrome quad exhaust tips round out the exterior mods, and things get even more individual inside.
The interior benefits from a center console and armrests finished in white on the Alpine and black models, with "Carbon Structure Leather" trim and black Novillo leather seats, each complimented with white stitching. Vertical white trim adorns the back-rest and leg-rest, while the yellow and blue models get matching interior trimmings, and all Edition models feature both a numbered plaque and checkered flag door sills.
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Spy Shots: Is this the 2011/2012 BMW 1 Series? |
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May 28, 2009 - 11:35 PM - by BMW Forums
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Filed under: Spy Photos, Hatchbacks, BMW
 Fresh pics of what looks to be the next generation BMW 1 Series have been snapped in Germany. If it is the rumored 2011/2012 model, it adheres to the trend of nearly every new car, as it appears to be simultaneously bigger and brawnier all over. It isn't the forthcoming X1 crossover, since a quick look at those two cars side-by-side reveals different ride heights and rooflines, among other things.
One of 1Addict's forum commenters said he has had his current 1 Series next to the new one and he confirms that the new one is larger. If this five-door hatch really is longer and wider, with a longer wheelbase than the current car then BMW appears to removed this car from the plan to reduce 1 Series curb weights. Hat tip to Andrew.
[Source: 1Addicts]... [Read More]
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First Ride: BMW F 800 GS takes on the RawHyde Adventure Rider Challenge |
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May 28, 2009 - 4:33 PM - by BMW Forums
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Filed under: BMW, First Drive, Motorcycles
BMW F 800 GS - Click above for high-res image gallery
Since its introduction back in 2004, the R 1200 GS has been BMW's best selling motorcycle, and for good reason. Time and again, the big bike has proven itself surprisingly capable of traversing the gnarliest of terrain in the hands of riders all around the world. The German motorcycle maker invented the adventure touring category when it introduced the R 80 G/S way back in 1980, and since then, almost all of BMW's GS series of bikes have featured the brand's signature twin-cylinder horizontally-opposed boxer engine.
Lately, though, a new contender from BMW's own paddocks has entered the fray using the brand's more recent 800cc parallel-twin engine design, and we wanted to see how it compared to the R 1200 GS that we reviewed back in February. To that end, we jumped at the chance to ride the... [Read More]
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Officially Official: BMW drops the details on its 2010 5 Series Gran Turismo [w/VIDEO |
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May 22, 2009 - 4:38 PM - by BMW Forums
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Filed under: Sedans/Saloons, Sports/GTs, Crossovers/CUVs, Hatchbacks, BMW
2010 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo - Click above for high-res image gallery
Despite the departure of controversial lead designer Chris Bangle, BMW is showing no signs of returning to the "One sausage, three-sizes" styling brief that it once adhered to. The latest proof of this is the announcement of the production 5 Series Gran Turismo, which, as expected, looks little changed from the concept that set tongues wagging in Geneva, save for a few details like smaller wheels, more conventional interior fabrics and real-world-sized side mirrors.
The genre-blurring 5 Series GT is, in the words of BMW, meant to combine... [Read More]
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REPORT: 2010 BMW X3 coming in November |
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May 20, 2009 - 6:40 PM - by BMW Forums
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Filed under: Crossovers/CUVs, BMW
When the X3 launched in 2004 there was no Mercedes GLK or Audi Q5. Now that the other Germans have come with the competition, reports are indicate BMW is moving the launch of the 2010 X3 up to make sure it can compete.
The next X3 will be about four inches longer, a half-inch narrower, and a fraction of an inch taller. The extra length will help improve interior room, but the Sport Activity Vehicle is said to be tuned for increased sporting performance. The features list will include hand-me-downs from the 7 Series such as Night Vision and Heads Up Display, and -- in Europe at least -- six engines will be offered: two gasoline and four diesel. We in the U.S. will probably still make do with the either the naturally aspirated or turbocharged 3.0-liter gas engines and possibly a turbo'd four.
[Source: BMW Blog]... [Read More]
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First Drive: 2009 BMW Z4 Roadster grows up at the expense of its groove |
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May 13, 2009 - 6:31 PM - by BMW Forums
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Filed under: Convertibles, Coupes, BMW, First Drive
2009 BMW Z4 - Click above for high-res image gallery
The all-new 2009 BMW Z4 Roadster is the eagerly anticipated replacement to both the Z4 Convertible and Z4 Coupe. Adding to this pressure, the two-seater is also tasked with satisfying the enthusiasts who enjoyed the high-performance M variants, both of which are discontinued - at least for the moment. Autoblog just spent a long day behind the wheel of the multi-role Z4, dissecting the Roadster's styling, ergonomics, chassis, powerplant and handling. How does the Z4 masquerade as four different models? Is it a credible replacement for one, or all? Most importantly, will the Z4 appease the enthusiast? Find out after the jump.
Gallery: 2009 BMW Z4 - First Drive
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Bizarre Medical Wagon: BMW presents X6 ambulance at rescue vehicle show |
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May 13, 2009 - 6:31 PM - by BMW Forums
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Filed under: SUVs, Crossovers/CUVs, BMW, Misc. Auto Shows, Police/Emergency
 BMW X6 xDrive50i Ambulance - Click above for a high-res image gallery
You know you've always wanted to drive a four-hundred-horsepower BMW through city streets like a bat out of hell, and now the Bavarian automaker has the legal remedy. All you'll need to do is get certified as an ambulance driver and convince your local emergency response unit to invest in this X6 ambulance, which BMW is showcasing at the upcoming RETTmobil rescue vehicle show in Fulda, Germany. The ultimate driving machine question is, which will be more difficult? Considering on one hand that the certification process is takes longer than the ending of a Peter Jackson film, and on the other that ambulances tend to require a lot of space and that the X6 is among the least utile crossover vehicles on the... [Read More]
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