BMW has created a special concept for this year’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este to pay tribute to one of the most significant models in its history. Based on the BMW M2, the BMW 2002 Hommage celebrates the extraordinary feats of engineering behind the BMW 2002 turbo – and re-imagines them as a …
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The next-generation BMW 6 Series has reportedly been developed to compete directly with the Porsche 911. Scheduled for a global debut in 2018 or 2019, the new 6 Series is said to be nearly 226kg lighter than the current model, thanks to the use of BMW’s new CLAR platform which …
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As of July 2016, BMW will refresh their 1 and 2 series M Performance models, promising improved performance and greater fuel economy. There is a new 3.0-litre inline-six engine on the block that develops 250kW – 10kW more than its predecessor. Improved performance is just the start. BMW has also …
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BMW has revealed Australian pricing and specifications for its new Competition series M3 and M4. The Competition models feature tuned versions of the M TwinPower Turbo 3.0-litre petrol engine. The straight-six now produces 331kW (up 14kW) while retaining its 550Nm torque. Channelling the power through a seven-speed double clutch transmission, the M3 and M4 …
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German tuner G-Power has turned the whip up on the BMW M4 convertible with a power boost and subtle cosmetic upgrade. The 3.0-litre turbocharged straight-six engine scores uprated turbo and new engine mapping. Exhaling through a new customised titanium exhaust system, the engine now serves up a colossal 441kW of …
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BMW Australia has launched the first ever 3 Series plug-in hybrid model, the 330e. Joining the recently launched petrol-electric X5 xDrive40e in BMW’s expanding plug-in hybrid iPerformance range, the new 330e promises exceptional fuel efficiency and ultra-low emission from $71,900 plus on-road costs, a $2,000 premium over petrol 330i. Sharing …
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BMW M Division boss, Frank van Meel has revealed all-wheel drive and autonomous technology will likely feature on the next-generation BMW M5 due in 2017. According to van Meel, who was speaking to British publication, Autocar, the M5 (render shown above) is getting to the point of having too much …
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BMW’s long awaited M2 coupe has arrived Down Under, bringing huge performance M Gmbh has been well known for in a small package. With deliveries starting this month, the BMW M2 is priced from $89,900 plus on-road costs for the 6-speed manual only, entry-level M2 Pure. It is joined by the range …
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BMW, being the forward thinking company they are, has adopted the HTC Vive virtual reality headset to aid the design process of their vehicles. The adoption of virtual reality hardware makes it possible for BMW to save a great deal of time and effort during the early stages of development. The …
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BMW’s first ever non i-badged plug-in hybrid car, the X5 xDrive40e, has arrived in BMW showrooms across Australia priced from $118,900 plus on-roads. The first model to arrive here under the new iPerformance banner, the X5 xDrive40e pairs a 180kW/350Nm turbocharged 2.0-litre four cylinder engine with a 83kW/250Nm synchronous electric motor …
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Looking faster than ever, BMW’s F90 M5 has been spied in full camo testing at the legendary Nurburgring race track. Details are scarce on the new M5, however, it will most likely feature an upgraded 4.4-litre twin turbo V8 engine churning out around 460kW of power. A first for the …
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Premium wheel manufacturer ADV.1 has released new photos of their latest project – a BMW M3 rolling on a set of staggered 20-inch ADV5.0 Track Function CS wheels. The super lightweight wheels, finished in matte bronze with polished lips, add a nice contrasting effect to the Melbourne Red BMW M3. The wheels fill …
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BMW has announced the company is developing super-luxury models to sit above the 7 Series flagship. This was confirmed recently by BMW’s development boss, Klaus Froehlich. The new models will fill the gap between BMW’s current range-topping 7 Series and the ultra-luxurious Rolls-Royce, and is sight set squarely at Daimler’s …
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The 2019 BMW X7 has been scooped under a semi-transparent cover recently. The image was obtained from the company’s annual press conference materials. While we can’t tell much of its design from the image, the X7 flagship will be substantially larger than the BMW X5 comes with an extra row …
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