The latest product from BMW is thenew BMW X6 2015strengthen its position as a leading exponent of exclusive driving pleasure. Its been posted global sales of nearly 250,000. Thanks to the irresistible allure in the BMW X models, intoxicating performance attributes and innovative luxury.
BMW can be credited with creating new segments and staying on top of the game. BMW X1 and X6 are some of the examples. When the company came out with X6 in 2008, they created a new segment - Sports Activity Coupe - and where many thought they would fail, the X6 went on to sell more than 250,000 units globally. Now, BMW is upping the game further with the second generation X6 with more powerful engines and features. The prices of the new X6 will be revealed soon and the car will be available at the dealerships from December 2014 in the US and Indian launch is expected to happen soon after.
BMW X6 Front View
The engine range includes range topping V8 petrol and two V6 diesel engines to be available initially at the launch. The BMW X6 xDrive50i comes with the latest generation V8 petrol engine that develops 450 hp while the X6 xDrive30d gets the 258 hp six-cylinder in-line diesel engine. Another straight-six diesel with three turbochargers pumping a maximum power of 381 hp is fitted in the BMW X6 M50d. BMW has also lined up BMW X6 xDrive35i with 306 hp and BMW X6 xDrive40d with 313 hp for the model range to be launched in spring 2015. All the variants listed above are all wheel drive but the BMW X6 xDrive35i will also get a rear wheel drive variant in the form of sDrive35i.
BMW X6 Side View
BMW X6 X Drive50i variant comes with 4395 cc, 8 cylinders, and 4 valve V type engine. It is capable of producing 400bhp. The car cruises at its top speed and that being 250 kph. BMW X6 Xdrive 30d variant boasts of a 2993 cc, 6 cylinders, 4 valves V type diesel engine. It is capable of producing max force of 235 bhp. The top-of the line variant the BMW X6 M is armored with a 4.4 L dual force turbo chargers with max force of 555 bhp under the hood. The power-packed variant is faster than its other two cousins and sails across the 200 kph mark. The car is quick-footed and handling of the car is taken care of.
BMW X6 Interior View
All three variants of the BMW X6 have a max speed of 220 to 250 KMPH. BMW X6 is well equipped with advanced active and passive features like 8 air bags (front driver and passenger, head air bags for all 4 passengers, side air bags for passengers and driver), disc brakes, crash sensors, run flat tyres, DSC, First aid kits, incorporated side impact protection, traction control, ABC, CBC, hill descent control, and central locking system with electronic immobilizer. All the safety features just enhance the driveability of the car.
BMW X6 Back View
Other features include Adaptive LED headlights, Comfort Access (including hands-free tailgate opening and closing), Navigation System Professional with Touch Controller, Bang & Olufsen high-end surround-sound system and new Rear Entertainment System Professional.
The most popular luxury car maker in the world, BMW is set to launch a hybrid model in the Indian automobile market. This model is christened as BMW i8 , which comes with a combination of electric motor and a petrol engine. This vehicle together with both petrol and electric motor can deliver a mileage of 40 Kmpl, which is truly unbelievable. The car maker has designed this vehicle in a precise way where its front axle is driven by electric motor and the rear axle is fitted with a 1.5-litre petrol engine that accelerates the vehicle towards 100 Kmph mark in just 4.4 seconds.
This luxury vehicle comes with a combination of an electric motor and a twinpower turbo petrol engine. It takes more than two hours for lithium battery to get fully charged, which enables the vehicle to produce a mileage in the range of 25 to 35 kilometers. On the other hand, its also comes with a 1500cc, 3-cylinder petrol motor that works in combination with the electric motor and produces a mileage of about40 Kmpl, which is quite impressive . This vehicle comes with a maximum mileage range of 500 kilometers (combined range).
front view
The front is dominated by a colourful and rather flat twin kidney grille, it gets an oblong-shaped full LED headlights and a strange looking bumper that has aerodynamically enhanced wings just below the headlamps. The wind shield is raked sharply and further adds to the low look of the car.
The i8 gets the standard BMW interiors with a few space age touches like the digital gauges and what appears to be a 10-inch display to interact with the iDrive system. The 2-seater car has been trimmed out in a combination of leather, chrome plastics for the centre console and high quality plastics for the rest of the cabin.
side view
This is where the i8 comes alive. It is powered by a 1.5-litre three-cylinder twin scroll turbo engine that produces 231bhp and 320Nm of torque and power is sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed AT. The front wheels are connected to an electric motor via a two-stage AT box. This motor produces the equivalent of 131bhp and is mated to a 5kWh lithium-ion battery.
As said above, this luxury sedan comes with a combination of electric and twinturbo petrol motor. Its electric motor comes with a gross capacity of 7.1 kWh that develops amaximum power of 128bhp and churns out a maximum torque of 250Nm, which is quite impressive . This vehicle is also comes fitted with a 1.5-litre petrol motor on its rear axle that develops a commanding power of 231bhp that results in a peak torque of 320Nm, which is remarkable. The combination of both electric and petrol power plant delivers a maximum power output of 362bhp, which certainly explains about the technology of BMW.
back view
This vehicle is expected to come with superior ventilated disc brakes that will be further accompanied with superior brake calipers. This disc braking mechanism will be enhanced by theanti lock braking system, cornering brake control system, brake assist, brake standby and several other advanced programs. On the other hand, this luxury sports car come with a sophisticated chassis technology with dynamic damper control system featuring double-wishbone front axle and a five link rear axle, which can deal with all the jerks caused on roads. This model will also feature an electric power steering system which offers a precise response whether in the city or on highways.
Market experts believe that the company will launch this sophisticated hybrid sports car with a trendy set of 20-inch light alloy wheels . Its front rims are expected to be covered with a set of 195/50 R20 sized tubeless radial tyres, while its rear rims could get 215/45 R20 sized tyres.
We expect that BMW will price the i8 in the range of Rs 1.5 crore to Rs 2.2 crore when it is launched in India. There is no competition for such a vehicle in the Indian market and BMW will be the first one to launch such a car.
BMW 2 Series coupe was unveiled on October 25, 2013 through the Internet. The 2-Series is generally sleeker and sportier than the outgoing 1-Series coupe it replaces. BMW's product manager Thomas Ebner said that "it is ready to continue the success story of BMW Compact Coupes". Although it was the successor of the 1-Series coupe, it is continuing the BMW 02 coupes as a successor in that segment. The name, 2-Series, is based on that of the 02 Series of the 1960s. Currently at launch, there are the basic model 218d, 220d,220i, 225d and the range-topping BMW M235i internationally.
The BMW Z4 is a rear-wheel drive sports car by the German car maker BMW. It follows a line of past BMW roadsters such as the BMW Z1, BMW 507, BMW Z8, and the BMW Z3. The Z4 replaces the Z3. First generation production started in 2002 at BMW USA's Greer, South Carolina plant, with production of both roadster and coupe forms. When debuted, it won Automobile Magazine "Design of the Year Award". Starting with the 2009 model year, the second-generation Z4 is built at BMW's Regensburg, Germany plant as a retractable hardtop roadster. In 2009, the BMW Z4 won the Red Dot Design Award.
As promised, here's the all new 2015 Ford Mustang. The first completely new Mustang with inspiration from 50 years of production (yes even the Mustang II years). What can I say about the 2015 Mustang? Well for one, it looks fantastic. While overall the car is just a tad larger than the current Mustang. The new car actually looks smaller than it is. Which I really like. It gives the look of a sporty European sports car. The design is fresh and crisp, and when you get in to GT trim, it's very aggressive. The styling was critical when it came to the new Mustang as this is the first Mustang to be designed for global distribution. Believe it or not, all previous Mustangs were not made for global sales. And because of this new focus for the Mustang. Ford is pulling out all the stops to make a truly world class product. The new car is lower and wider with a wider rear track. And for the first time in a number of years, a true fastback body that leads to three dimensional LED, sequential tail lamps. You may notice the lack of the faux gas cap that had become a staple of the previous Mustang is absent in the photos. We have been reassured by a source that there will be a faux cap offered on some trim levels of the new car, however not all of them. Up front, we find LED running lamps, and a design treatment heavy on Ford Design DNA that still captures the Mustang's grille and shark bite design we have come to love on the GT 500.
The big news for the new Mustang lie in the performance and suspension. The traditional V6 and 5.0 liter V8 engines remain. But they are now joined by an optional 2.3 liter Ecoboost 4 cylinder. A first for the Mustang for nearly 30 years. And don't think this will just be a fuel sipping Focus in a new body. The Ecoboost Mustang is expected to pony out 305 Hp with 300 lb.-ft of torque. So you'll still get all the performance while saving some gas. The Ecoboost features a cast aluminum cylinder block with forged steel crankshafts and connecting rods. It also includes a newly designed high flow cylinder head with integrated exhaust manifold and a new twin scroll turbo charger that will make its debut on the Mustang.
The 5.0 liter will have in the neighborhood of 420 hp on tap while the standard 3.7 liter V6 will be at 300 hp. The V8 features larger valves, revised and re-balanced camshafts, and forged connecting rods and valve springs, for optimum high RPM performance. The engines will be backed by an updated 6 speed manual trans or a new select shift 6 sped automatic that will offer for the first time in a Mustang, paddle shifters. Very European no? The Getrag manual trans has had the shifter location moved closer to the drive and away from the cupholders (a complaint in the outgoing car). The new output shaft has been designed with a new ball bearing that will allow the GT to have a top speed of 155 miles per hour.
Flipping the shiny side over is where the Mustang is going to get really exciting. The Mustang is setting new benchmarks in terms of handling. The suspension has been redesigned from the ground up. The outgoing Boss 302 was the benchmark which has now been exceeded. A new perimeter subframe reduces the overall mass of the car while also making it stiffer. Thus allowing for more predictable wheel control to allow for better ride quality, handling, and steering. This new front suspension also allows for larger brakes to be utilized. And for 2015, there will be three different brake packages available. One will likely be Brembos.
In back where the rubber meets the road, a new integral-link independent rear suspension, again designed for the ultimate in ride quality and handling. This marks the first time the Mustang has ever had an independent rear end. Though I'm sure many diehards will miss the old live real axle, we're sure they'll take to this one.
Like all new Fords, the 2015 Mustang will feature the SYNC system and the new My Key system. The drive will also have different drive modes available (not sure if available on every model) allowing the driver to adjust engine, suspension, and steering settings at the touch of a button. A new advanced stability control system and the GT's standard launch control round out a powerful performance punch.
Looking at the interior pictures, I'm seeing a lot of new, and more upscale additions. First, a source at Ford confirmed that the material quality will definitely be far better than what we have seen on the previous Mustang. Better quality materials and leathers for a more quality feel. For instance, a leather covered dash top and center console, memory power seats, and it looks like the GT will have two additional gauges in the center of the dash. All 2015 Mustangs will also wear a special badge on the dashboard saying "Since 1964" In honor of the Mustang's 50th anniversary April 17th, 1964. An interesting fact, even though the Mustang's launch considered the car a 1964 1/2. Most states did not recognize a half year for title and registration purposes, thus making all 64 1/2s really 1965 Mustangs.
Pricing hasn't been released yet, though I wouldn't expect it to be far off from the current Mustang's base price. Ford is expecting the 2015 Mustang to hit showrooms in late 2014.
This one just came across my desk and I felt this one was worth of posting here as I, and many others in our office are Cannonball Run, Gumball Rally, Bull Run, etc fans. Ed Bolian, a Lamborghini dealer from Atlanta, Georgia. is such a fan of the infamous Cannonball Run events, that he once told Brock Yates that he planned to break the record. This was before Alex Roy setting the previous record of 31 hours and 4 minutes in his ultra modified BMW M5.
I guess we should say what the new record is. Would you believe, 28 hours and 50 minutes? Shattering the previous record by about 3 hours. Very impressive, but also extremely dangerous. Bolian's choice of equipment was a 2004 Mercedes Benz CL55 which like Roy's BMW was equipped with several navigation units, and a host of radar detectors and monitoring equipment. And the run was made with co-driver Dave Black and support passenger Dan Huang. So, a pretty comfortable ride for 3. During the run, their top speed was 158 miles per hour with an average of 98 miles per hour from the Red Ball Garage in New York City and finishing at the Portofino Inn, in Redondo Beach, California. The original start and finish of the Cannonball Runs. The only thing that I personally didn't agree with was releasing the details about the run this soon. Alex Roy waited nearly a year before releasing the details of his run so that the statute of limitations would expire. Bolian's run was just made on October 19th. And he only waited about 10 days to release the news. But either way, the record has been broken. I wonder who will break it next, and more importantly, with what car? Congrats go out to the team. But we do caution our readers. If you have the need for speed. Please, take it to the track.
Compared to last, the new 3 Series coupe with 4-Coupe is longer by 26 mm by 43 mm wider, but lower by 16 mm. As a result, the new coupe looks more dynamic and more muscular than its predecessor, but, thanks to the extended wheelbase by 50 mm provide more space for passengers.
By the body lowered by 10 mm and the center of gravity was lowered further, and the 4-Coupe now has the lowest current focus of all BMW models. The same time, the technicians were able to increase the stiffness by 60%, while the new coupe has become easier than its predecessor to 25 kg.
To start, there the 4 series with three different engine as 420d xDrive with 184 hp (135 kW), a 428i with 245 hp (180 kW) and a 435i with 306 hp (225 kW). The gasoline engines are now available with the xDrive all-wheel drive, diesel then from November.
In a first exit we were able to learn the 435i xDrive coupe with all wheel drive and the basic version, the 420d Coupe, better acquainted. Even the basic version sprints in combination with the 8-speed automatic fine in just 7.3 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h, and is up to 232 km / h.
The coupe is 463.8 inches long it very well on the street and can also be high cornering speeds. The wider track and low center of gravity are very noticeable here and help the coupe to a perfect dynamics.
This will improve as the 435i xDrive. Thanks to the all-wheel drive 306 hp also be placed on a wet road skillfully on the road, and the coupe behaves very good-natured in every situation. In just 4.9 seconds, the four-wheel drive accelerates from a standstill to 100 km / h, making it 0.2 seconds faster than the version without all-wheel drive.
Apart from the excellent driving dynamics, the 4-Coupe but can also come up with a perfect sound insulation and comfort. The towards the driver-oriented dashboard precipitated by its clarity and ease of use. New in 4 Coupe is also an improved version of the iDrive system, which is now equipped with a touch pad for even easier entry of numbers and letters.
This space is for a coupe also very good, very practical is the automatic seat belt extenders for the front seats and the through-loading feature with a 40:20:40 split rear seats, making the 445-liter luggage compartment can be enlarged again.
On request there is the 4-Coupe in different "lines", customers can choose between Sport, Modern and Luxury Line, is also still an M-Sport package.
If you want even more sporty driving dynamics, can choose the optional M Sports suspension or the adaptive M suspension. Also on board is of course also the driving experience switch, can be activated via the various driving modes. In addition to the Normal mode is also a sport mode for an even sportier design of suspension, accelerator response, steering and gear ratios available.
For absolute economy of new Eco-Pro mode, the function now has a sail and a preview wizard provides features, which makes a recommendation as to when it makes sense to take the foot off the gas - eg if a roundabout with a higher speed is approached.
Optimized aerodynamics also ensures a more in thrift. The 184-hp diesel is so with only 4.7 liters per 100 kilometers find the long off, the 306 hp 7.6 liter petrol engine is supposed to be moving but also very economical. You should not miss out on the 8-speed automatic, which serves fast and smooth gearshifts and improves ride comfort.
In 2014, M version will still be at the start, and also a 4-Cabriolet will be ready for the first days of summer 2014.
On the Concours d'Elegance at Pebble Beach BMW has presented the 2014 BMW M4 Coupe Concept.
The BMW M4 Coupe Concept is a view of the top model in its new series. Especially for the model while the color "Aurum Dust" was developed, which is the sleek coupe very well.
As with the usual M vehicles, including the M4 Coupe Concept shows an even more dynamic design that gives the coupe from every angle an even sportier touch, without disturbing the elegant lines.
In order to achieve a good power to weight ratio, the M4 Coupe concept has over many parts of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). The rear of the sporty coupe looks very muscular and then shows the full force of the M4 coupe.
Although the model shown at Pebble Beach is still a concept car dubbed as the production version will hardly show discrepancies and 2014 roll to the dealers.
BMW unveiled the new 2014 BMW i3 in New York, Beijing and London, which is able to be on the market from autumn 2013.
2014 BMW i3
The BMW i3 has now unveiled the production version of his first BMW i model, which will connect the emission-free mobility with the typical BMW driving pleasure. The futuristic look of the i3 study could completely save it in the series and differs only in minor changes of the concept vehicle.
It is surprising also that the counter-opening doors were included in the series. By eliminating the B-pillar, access to the rear is much easier.
The i3 offers a passenger compartment made from carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP), which, together with many other lightweight components for the electric cars that weighs only 1195 kg on the scale.
Powered the first electric vehicle from BMW i by a 170 hp (125 kW) electric motor that has a maximum torque of 250 Nm and power transfer to the rear wheels via a single-stage gearbox.
The power applies to the electric motor of lithium-ion storage cells, which are integrated into the subfloor. This has the i3 has a very low center of gravity, which he will also shine with a perfect road holding.
The i3 is 399.9 inches long, of course, also provide for the well-known BMW driving pleasure and have in addition to the optimal driving characteristics also compelling performance.
Via fast charging stations can be charged 80% of the battery in just 30 minutes. The i3 can also be charged via any standard wall outlet, BMW also offers the BMW i wallbox at home on.
At the request of the BMW i3 can also be equipped with a specially developed for the i-Series BMW ConnectedDrive navigation system which allows the electric operation through optimized routing and also displays all charging options.
The interior of the i3 is designed as futuristic as the exterior. Both the instrument unit as well as the 6.5 or 8.8-inch Control Display of the iDrive system are designed as free standing displays.
Start of the new BMW i3 priced at 35,700 €, already included in the price are the iDrive control system, Professional radio, air conditioning, auxiliary air conditioning, a telephone speakerphone and a rear parking aid.
Optionally, there is among other things the Range Extender, the BMW ConnectedDrive services, LED lights, an electric glass roof, automatic climate control, comfort access and driver assistance systems such as the Driving Assistant Plus, the park or Assistant, Speed Limit Info.
