Renowned BMW tuner, G-Power has released a tuning programme for the BMW M3. Although due to be replaced next year, the current M3 will be the last of the naturally-aspirated go fast BMWs, with the new car going down the force induction path. Unlike other tuning programmes, the engineers at …
Read More »2013 BMW M6 Coupe (F13) North America Launch and Presentation
BMW recently staged a media launch of the new F13 BMW M6 Coupe for the North American market in California. Five M6’s in different colours were brought out for the launch, including one in the new Sakhir Orange metallic paint which is exclusive for the M6 and M5. The press …
Read More »New details for next generation BMW M3 emerge
More details about the upcoming BMW M3 (rendered image shown above) have emerged. As we have reported earlier, the new M3 will be offered for the first time with a turbocharged straight-six engine, replacing the glorious naturally-aspirated V8 of the current car. This engine is tipped to be a heavily …
Read More »BMW Zagato Roadster unveiled at Pebble Beach
BMW has unveiled the gorgeous Z4-based BMW Zagato Roadster at the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Developed in just six weeks, this one-of-a-kind roadster is dressed in brilliant grey body colour that changes its hue to light silver depending on lighting condition. The car’s soft top is designed to echo …
Read More »Video: Speeding BMW M3 Crashes due to Aquaplaning
Ask any car enthusiast what makes them slowdown if not for speed cameras when driving their fast cars and you will most likely get the same answer from all of them – wet road surface. The driver of the BMW M3 in the video below underestimated the consequences of mixing …
Read More »BMW 1 Series M Coupe by Precision Sport Industries
The BMW 1 Series M Coupe gets yet another aftermarket treatment, this time from US tuner Precision Sport Industries (PSI). The upgrades include one of the best looking front splitters for the 1 Series M Coupe. Made entirely of carbon fibre, the front splitter is attached to the front bumper …
Read More »BMW M135i hot hatch available in Australia now
The new BMW M135i 5-door hatch is now on sale in Australia. The range topping 1-Series will arrive in showrooms in October, priced from A$68,400. The M135i is the latest in BMW Australia’s M Performance range, joining the BMW X5 M50d and BMW X6 M50d tri-turbo SUVs. It is powered …
Read More »BMW 5 Series GT refreshed with new 520d GT joining the range
BMW’s 5 Series GT has received some minor specification and performance enhancements in Australia. The range has also been expanded to include a new entry model, the 520d GT, priced from A$89,900. Since its launch in 2009, the 5 Series Gran Turismo has been uniquely sitting in an entire new …
Read More »BMW 6-Series Gran Coupé On Sale In Australia
BMW has finally joined the four-door coupé genre, albeit fashionably late. The BMW 6-Series Gran Coupé will be the third model in the 6-Series line-up, after the Convertible and Coupé models. The large coupé has all the hallmarks of an elegant, low slung tourer. BMW has successfully integrated styling …
Read More »No manual gearbox for next BMW M5
This is the news real driving enthusiasts dread. BMW M’s Head of Engineering, Albert Biermann, has pretty much confirmed the death of the manual transmission on the next M5. We all know that the manual gearbox has been high on the endangered species list, with more and more top end …
Read More »Next-generation BMW M3 confirmed to feature inline 6-cylinder
We have known for quite some time now that the new 2014 BMW M3 will feature a 6-cylinder engine. But BMW’s North American President, Mr. Ludwig Willisch, has confirmed that the 6-cylinder engine in question will be an inline six, not a V6 as previously reported. According to BimmerPost, a …
Read More »Next Generation BMW M1 rumoured to be in the pipeline
BMW’s motorsport division, M GmbH, is said to be evaluating the possibility of resurrecting the brand’s famed M1 supercar. If true, the successor to the original M1 will become BMW’s fastest model. BMW has been somewhat lagging behind in the German supercar race, with both Mercedes-Benz and Audi currently offering …
Read More »Multiple BMWs crashed in Russia
A club outing for several members of a local BMW M Club in the Russian capital turned ugly after a number of cars crashed into each other. The accident started when the driver of a blue E34 M5 sedan turned on his indicator and proceeded to switch lane immediately after, …
Read More »BMW Zagato Coupé Press Release and Full Gallery
When it comes to making cars, there is no better match than German precision and Italian styling (think Lamborghini). Now it’s BMW’s turn to turn to the Italians. Designed by Milan based firm Zagato, the BMW Zagato Coupe is aimed to exhibit an exciting and emotionally charged design in the …
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