2014 New BMW 4 Series Coupe

With the 2014 New BMW 4 Series Coupe starts at a new BMW coupe era, the new middle-class coupe will be clearly different from the sedan than before.

The new BMW 4 Series Coupe is the successor of the 3 Series Coupé and the first time positioned as a separate series. At first glance, the relationship is the BMW 3-series instantly recognizable, yet the styling has become more dynamic and follows the requirements of a classic coupé.

Compared to the BMW 3 Series Coupe, the 4-coupe has grown visibly in width and wheelbase and is now fuller on the road. The stretched coupé silhouette also runs significantly flatter than the sedan, and emphasizes the horizontal lines at the rear design brings wide stance and muscular wheel arches look even better.

For the 4-Coupe will also be offered even more premium features that are not available for the sedan, such as the optional full-LED headlights.

The interior of the coupé is the design almost identical to the sedan, only at the rear to underline the sporty character of the contoured seats coupe. For the first time, three different trim levels for the coupe are available, on request, the customer, the Sport Line, Modern Line and select the Luxury Line, in addition also an M Sports package is available.

But the new 4 Coupe is said to have risen even when the dynamics again. Even better driving dynamics, a more balanced weight distribution (50:50), a lightweight concept, precise steering and improved agility will significantly increase the driving fun.

To start, the BMW 4-Coupe and 420d Coupe, the 435i Coupe and the 428i Coupe be available, thus extends the power range of 184 hp (135 kW) in the diesel up to 306 hp (225 kW) in the 435i. All models are also equipped with the BMW EfficientDynamics ingredients that are designed to provide more efficient use of gasoline and diesel.

Switch is fitted as standard with a manual six-speed gearbox, on request, an 8-speed automatic transmission for all models is available. Right at the start, the two petrol engines will be available with the optional xDrive all-wheel drive, making the elegant coupe is recommended as an ideal winter car.

Also available on request are the new BMW ConnectedDrive infotainment system, the BMW Head-Up Display, the Driving Assistant Plus, a non-glare LED high beam assist, adaptive cruise control and a navigation system with 3D map display.

The market launch of the BMW 4-Coupe is scheduled for October 2013.

2013 BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe

At the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2013 BMW and Pininfarina have created a very special coupe.

The design team of BMW and Pininfarina will present as part of the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2013 their first joint project, the BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe.

"The attractive thing about working with Pininfarina, is that you again get a different, very specific views on issues such as luxury and exclusivity. Because especially for these issues is Pininfarina has always been and proves again and again fine feeling and special refinement. In them we have found the perfect partner to make this vehicle concept take shape, "explains Karim Habib, Head of BMW design.

"The result of this cooperation is much more than the sum of its parts." said Fabio Filippini, Head of Design at Pininfarina, more. "If two such experienced and traditional brands to realize a common vision created something completely new and exciting. This mutual respect for the identity of the other entity at any time was formative for cooperation."

With the Gran Lusso Coupe, the two manufacturers have shown how a luxury coupe of the future might look like without that is lost in the DNA of BMW design. The BMW kidney leans in the direction of the Gran Lusso Coupe and quoted as the typical BMW "shark nose" even more, giving more momentum to the vehicle from the side.

The elegant lines of the big coupé makes the car both petite, also act as a very brawny, depending on which perspective you look at it. The game of flowing lines and striking beads, the designers particularly well done.

Thus, the elongated side game then ends in a slender tail that both the typical BMW L-shape shows with very narrow LED lights, but also the typical Pininfarina design includes.

The 21 "alloy wheels and the V12 logo are also embossed details of the elegant coupe. Very luxurious, the interior is designed in the finest leather with exclusive wood also contains as advanced electronics, in the form of LED lights for the headliner or a navigation system.

Even though the Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe is just a single piece, it shows how elegant and modern at the same time would fit a big coupe based on the BMW 7 Series.

2014 BMW 6 Series M Sport

BMW offers for all body variants of the 6-series now a particularly sporty M Sport Edition.

As of July is for customers of the BMW 6 Series M Sport Edition. With harmoniously coordinated design features and a particularly high-quality equipment features, the M Sport Edition models combine maximum driving fun with sporty looks and exclusive interior.

The M Sport Edition is available for all three body styles (coupe, convertible and Gran Coupe). Visually recognize the M Sport Edition of the M Sport package, which among other things, an M aerodynamics package, 19 "M light alloy wheels, LED fog lights, black painted calipers, BMW Individual high-gloss Shadow Line, exhaust tailpipes in dark chrome and the adaptive LED headlights contains.

Inside, it then continues as sporty and luxurious, and you get sports seats in Alcantara / leather combination, an M leather steering wheel, M door sills, a head-up display, upholstered in nappa leather dashboard, navigation system ConnectedDrive with 10.2 Inch display, HiFi system Professional with up to 16 speakers, Park Distance Control and a rearview camera.

Upon request, the 6 Series M Sport Edition models can also be ordered in the previously available only for the BMW M6 models "Sakhir Orange Metallic" paint scheme.

2014 BMW 3 Series GT

With the BMW 3 Series GT will now start the third body style in the 3 Series. Compared to the 3 Series Touring 3 Series GT offers more space for passengers and luggage. When the outside did he gain length of 200 mm, the wheelbase has grown by 110 mm.

Also, the height growth of 81 mm is instantly recognizable. Here, the 3 Series GT alone acts considered very dynamic and graceful. Only when you see him in a direct comparison with the 3 Series Touring, you realize how big it actually is.

Despite its size, the 3 Series GT from every perspective is very pleasing and is not as clumsy as the BMW 5 Series GT, which also boasts an exquisite space, but its dimensions presented very massive.

In a first exit we were able to learn the qualities of the new BMW 3 Series GT. At the first encounter a fall, the higher seating position in comparison to the other 3 versions. The increased by 59 mm seating position gives an even better overview of the traffic, but it still increases a comfortably higher than SUV. Especially for older people, this middle size between sedan and SUV certainly a good solution.

The instrument panel is similar to that of the other 3-body styles and is used in a clear and well-made. While the driver and passenger are lifted equally well regarding space as the Saloon and Touring, to the rear passengers opened an unusually generous amount of space.

Even when the driver and passenger have grown in size, in the rear there is still so much space, as it is otherwise known only from business class flights overseas. The 3 Series GT thus advisable also very good as chauffeured saloon. Even the head freedom is despite the coupe adhere line leadership also in the rear compartment very good.

Very generously dimensioned luggage compartment is also that can even outdo that by Touring. With a storage space of 520 liters, the GT-boot is 25 liters larger than that of the Touring. Standard also opens the tailgate electrically. The rear seats can be folded with one hand from the trunk, and then follow up to 1600 liters of storage space.

Generous storage under the boot floor not only provide plenty of space for odds and ends, the luggage compartment cover has been given a specially designated place.

Of course in a BMW not only the space is important, even driving pleasure should not be neglected. In a first exit we could have the diesel with 184 hp and the top model, the 335i with 306 hp gasoline engine drive.

Who can speak more to the mind than the heart, which will be completely satisfied with the 320d GT. The 184 hp (135 kW) 2.0-liter diesel has a torque of 380 Nm, which he keeps ready 1750-2750 r / min.

Combined with the fast switching 8-speed automatic transmission of the 320d GT sprints in 7.9 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h, and is up to 226 km / h. On average, he should be content with 4.9 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers, which he is also very economical.

Despite its length of 482 cm can be moved with great agility of the BMW 3 GT. Thanks to a weight distribution of 50:50 it fits perfectly on the road and also allows high cornering speeds without the passengers would get scared.

Even sportier then of course the 335i already may have almost the performance of a sports car with its 306 hp (225 kW). Its maximum torque of 400 Nm delivery of the 3.0-liter 6-cylinder 1200-5000 r / min.

So you have right from the start a huge thrust to. The power is transmitted to the rear wheels perfectly. In just 5.4 seconds from standstill to 100 km / h top speed is electronically limited to 250 km / hr.

The driving pleasure is increased even when providing the driving experience switch to Sport mode. Then accelerator response, shift points, steering and suspension in milliseconds to be completely tuned for sportiness. For the driver, the immediate, and the still earlier brave 335i GT turns into a wild bull, just waiting to get his discharge. Even at high speed out of the twin turbo engine depends on the gas and still willing to provide significant intermediate sprints.

A perfect workmanship and high material quality are of course given in both models. The 3 Series GT is definitely a very interesting alternative to the other body styles and stands out well from other vehicles in its class.

Of course for the 3 series GT are also many options available, which can be used individually decorated his car. In addition to the design line "sport", "Luxury" and "Modern" are also the M-package design, a host of driver assistance systems, such as an adaptive cruise control, leather seats and the finest 8.8 "navigation system Professional.

Available is the new BMW 3 Series GT in mid-June, 2013.

2014 BMW X4 Concept

2014 BMW X4 is the Concept a preview of his next SUV model, which will start next year.

With the X5 BMW is started into the of the luxury SUV segment in 1999 and could equal to celebrate large successes. Spurred From the success have the Bavaria the X series constantly expands, first through the X3, then came the BMW X1 and last the X6, of the first SUV with Coupé-character.

Now BMW shows first time the BMW X4 than Concept-Car, the is intended then expand the X-model family next year. The X4 is the sportier variant of the X3 and can convince such as the X6 with a coupe-like line leadership. In comparison to the X6 the line leadership of the X4 Concept is but failed more harmonious and he acts even more dynamic already in stand.

The sporty character arises but not only by the line leadership, but also through the proportions. With a Longer of 464.8 and a width of 191.5 cm BMW creates at a height of 162.2 cm insert a very beefy and dynamic appearance of his new SUV.

The design also takes already many elements of the next-generation X3 anticipated. The design of front and rear panel features LED lights gives a good view of the direction in which the design of the next models will go.

Very good work, the 21 "wide bi-color alloy wheels, which will be available as an option in the standard version. Though BMW the concept X4 even dubbed as a concept car, it is already very close to the production version. Only small detail changes are the then differ from the new X4 Concept Car.

2013 BMW 120d xDrive Review

The xDrive all-wheel drive is since autumn 2012 is now available for the smallest BMW Series.

The combination of compact cars and four-wheel drive is not found very often, since the fall of 2012 there with the BMW 1 Series now but another representative in this class.

A particularly practical version recommended here the 2013 BMW 120d xDrive, whose 184 hp diesel engine provides plenty of driving pleasure for the one and the other can shine with a low consumption.

In order to emphasize the sporty character of the compact BMW, is recommended in any case matt the M Sports package, which 17 "alloy wheels, sports seats for driver and front passenger, accent strips Estoril Blue, interior trim Aluminum Hexagon, the Line M aerodynamics package and BMW Individual High Gloss Shadow and includes the roof lining in anthracite.

The sporty interior cut to find only the finest materials that are matched to each other very nicely. An absolutely perfect processing and noise reduction, even at highway speeds, the little noises can penetrate into the interior round, the positive impression from next.

The grip and thick leather steering wheel feels good in the hand, and the operation of all elements is simple and intuitively. A highlight of the comfortable sports seats, which offer not only a perfect fit, but also on long distances are guaranteed a relaxed progress.

By oriented around the driver's dashboard and wide center console makes you feel almost like a sports car, but still has more space available. Something close it is to the passengers in the rear, where space is only average failed. Located at the intersection of the class is the boot capacity, which at 360 to 1,200 liters capacity has a decent size.

Thus, the performance fit the sporty look, you are equipped with the 2.0 liter diesel engine perfectly. With an output of 184 hp (135 kW) of the torquey diesel has an easy time with the compact BMW. Its maximum torque of 380 Nm, the engine from 1750 to 2750 rev / min are available. Even from the start, the BMW offers this much power and responsive performance.

How you want to be sporty way, you decide with the "Driving Experience Control" that offers the modes "Comfort", "EcoPro", "Sport" and "Sport +". Even in Comfort mode the BMW move very tangy, it then switches while driving in Sport mode, you realize, however, a significant increase. The gas is assumed even better, the steering is a touch harder and more direct, and also the chassis tuned for even more sportiness. So you then sprints in 7.2 seconds from zero to 100 km / h, top speed reaches the 120d xDrive at 225 km / h Notable is the pulling power of the sporty compact car offers.

Even if the manual 6-speed transmission can be switched very crisp, think about the good pulling power throughout gearshift be traveling and still have enough power.

If you are traveling with the 120d xDrive, it is always inclined not to select the fastest route, but the kurvigste to savor the excellent driving experience even better. Thanks to the xDrive all-wheel drive to get to the 1 Series not only in the winter to go anywhere without a problem, but can also appreciate a further improved roadholding.

The power is transferred automatically to all four wheels, and so the compact Bayer runs like on rails. BMW may indeed turn off the physics, but one has the feeling that the boundaries be expanded greatly.

Who then back in traffic, may choose with the EcoPro mode the most economical mode, which allows you to achieve the factory specified average fuel consumption of 4.7 liters entirely.

The BMW 120d xDrive offers so also for a very wide range of uses. He's in town and a good figure as the long haul, and you come in the winter still to his hotel in the remote mountain village. So justifies the slightly higher purchase price for the sporty compact car.

2013 BMW Z4 Facelift

BMW refined for the new model year its sporty roadster, introduced onto the market in March 2013.

In time for the first warm rays of the new year, the BMW Z4 will come in revised form to the market. Recognize the new generation model is only of small detail changes in exterior and interior design.

So come as standard new Xenon headlamps with modified lighting design is used. Also new is the equipment package Design Pure Traction, which in the interior creates an exciting contrast in color between black and orange.

Another exclusive part of the package, the interior trim in "metal mesh" is. New standard equipment innovations in the interior bezels are in the variant "Black high gloss" for the central air vents and the hinged control display of the iDrive control system, which is in conjunction with the optional Professional navigation system on board.

New alloy wheels and paint complete the visual innovations of the Z4, remained the retractable hardtop, which open up to a speed of 40 km / h in 19 seconds and can be close.

To start, there will be the new BMW Z4 with five petrol engines, three four-and two six-cylinder engines to choose from. The main similarity is the TwinPower Turbo technology and meet the Euro 6 emissions standard valid from 2014.

As the entry model of the Z4 sDrive 18i comes with a 2.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo used. The power output is 156 hp (115 kW) and is enough for a sprint from 0 to 100 km / h in 7.9 seconds. Who takes the standard 6-speed automatic transmission selects the loses in the sprint 0.2 seconds and completed the task in 8.1 seconds. The top speed of the new base model lies at 221 km / h, the consumption of 6.8 liters per 100 kilometers.

Get in the program, the previous engine Z4 sDrive 20i sDrive 28i, and sDrive 35is sDrive 35i. For each matching drivability then provides the driving experience switch, can be selected at the switch between "Comfort", "Sport" and "Sport +".

Standard equipment on the BMW Z4 addition to the aforementioned xenon lights include air conditioning, the heated glass rear window, the Soft Close Automatic for the boot lid, the BMW Business radio with six speakers, and many other details.

On request there is also still a navigation system with 8.8 "display, a HiFi sound system with 14 speakers, a parking assistant or a cruise.

Prices are still open, the market launch will be in March 2013.

2013 BMW 4 Series Coupe Concept

2013 BMW 4 Series Coupe Concept, BMW a very detailed view of its new mid-size coupe.

The current 3-series, there will be only as a sedan and Touring, Coupe and Convertible are yet to come, and as an independent 4-series to the market.

The BMW 4 Series Coupe Concept now shows what the new series is. Except for a few minor details, the 4 Series Coupe Concept will be safe so in series. The large air intakes on the front will turn out for the series yet subtle, as is the rear-end styling.

In any case, the new 4 Coupe will be even more dynamic than the previous BMW 3 Series Coupe. Compared to the 3 Series Coupe, the new model has grown to 464.1 cm and has a larger wheelbase by 5 cm. In combination with the increased width of the vehicle by 4.4 cm by 1.6 cm and the lower roofline, the new BMW Coupe therefore appears essential to have stemmed at first glance.

Besides the even sportier design, the new BMW 4 Series Coupe is also in the interior design to be more elegant than a number of 3. Finest fabrics and attention to detail characterize the interior of the 4-seater.

The production version of the BMW 4 Series Coupe will get to see in the first quarter of 2013, the launch will be done shortly after the premiere.

2013 BMW M3 Coupe Frozen Limited Edition

In North America, BMW now offers a special edition of the BMW M3 Coupé, namely the 2013 BMW M3 Coupe Frozen Limited Edition.

Shortly before the change of model, BMW offered a very special version of his sporty two-door sedan for the North American market with the M3 Coupé frozen limited edition.

The BMW M3 Coupé frozen limited edition limited to 150 pieces is available in three colours extra for the special model "Frozen Blue", "Frozen Red" and "Frozen White".

In addition to the "icy" paint you can recognize the special M3 still matte black-lacquered 19 "-alloy wheels, black running side and front Grill, as well as the roof in carbon optics."

In the Interior, finest leather sport seats with contrast stitching in body colour and carbon look pamper trim. BMW M3 frozen Limited Edition with 6-speed manual transmission is standard delivered, upon request it is automatic transmission but also with the M-DCT available.

The price of the strictly limited special model is in the United States $76.395. Who would call a copy of his own, has to import but this on their own.

2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3

In the autumn of 2012 BMW will also start in the premium middle class with a hybrid car, called 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3.

BMW drives the development of its hybrid models and is now bringing in the premium mid-range with the Active Hybrid 3 is a suitable model, which comes in the fall of 2012 to the dealers.

Also see if the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 in United States and Asia, especially its customers, is the powerful yet economical petrol engine is also with us an interesting alternative.

Under the hood of the BMW 335i familiar 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder with a capacity of 306 werkt hp (225 kW). Supports the strong Benzinmotorvon a 55 hp (40 kW) electric motor. Both units provide a system output of 340 hp (250 kW).

So it creates the 3 hybrid in just 5.3 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h, top speed is 250 km / h On average, the ActiveHybrid should approve three while only 5.9 liters of petrol per 100 kilometers.

Visually you can see the economical jokers to the Active Hybrid 3-lettering on the C-pillars, rear and door sills, and special 18 "alloy wheels in a Streamline design.

Inside can be found in the area of ​​the rev counter is indicative of the flow of energy and recuperation as well as a graphical representation of the boost mode, the electric motor.

After it was planned for the new BMW 3 Series in the development of house from a hybrid version could also be the batteries are housed flat space behind the rear axle in the trunk. Thus, the trunk volume shrinks to just 90 liters to 390 liters. The rear seats can be folded folded normally. At first glance it is not a difference on the other BMW 3 Series models.

In a first test drive, we were able to convince us then of the other advantages of the ActiveHybrid third

After pressing the start button, it stays in the interior still silent, as the combustion engine is switched on when needed. So you can also roll the first all-electric meters, then up a step on the accelerator beherzteren also the 6-cylinder comes to life.

The combination of electric and gasoline engine provides a tremendous boost. The maximum torque of 450 Nm is available 1000-5000 rev / min, giving the BMW 3 Series fantastic performance.

As standard, the BMW ActiveHybrid has proven over the three 8-speed automatic, which are already in other BMW models has been celebrated.

The great thing about hybrid BMW, however, that the great performance does not need to buy with an increased fuel consumption. Even if it obtains from time to full power, the sedan is very economical. In order to achieve the factory specified consumption of 5.9 liters, but you have to move in EcoPro mode that trims all systems on absolute economy. But fear not, the ActiveHybrid 3 remains in EcoPro mode still extremely athletic.

Nevertheless, one can purely electrically up to 75 km / h fast be on the road, at least up to a distance of four kilometers. Fully recharge the batteries through regenerative braking or by the internal combustion engine on again.

During our test drive we were able to even long distances purely electric or the so-called "sailing mode" to cover. In sailing mode, the internal combustion engine to shut down to a speed of 160 km / h and isolated. The vehicle shall use the already generated kinetic energy, and it literally glides on the highway.

Professional who equips his BMW ActiveHybrid 3 also with the optional navigation system, connect the power electronics also intelligent. To program a route that allows a forward-looking analysis of the route and driving conditions for maximum efficiency of an aligned combination of the drive components. For example, the system detects a gradient is used to power the batteries to the point that they are empty before the next fall, since the batteries can be loaded through the downhill anyway. This reduces the consumption of the engine, and the journey is made even more efficient.

The BMW ActiveHybrid 3 combines driving enjoyment with fuel economy as perfect, but what could possibly bring one or two customers from the diesel hybrid in the direction.

2016 BMW M1

BMW will be release a new supercars, called 2016 BMW M1.

The BMW M1 is one of the legendary sports cars of the '70s and is still remembered. Originally planned as a homologation model, the M1 soon developed into the favorites of the international jet set. With its flat body, whose design included sleeping eyes typical of the spirit of that era, the M1 does not remember baselessly models from Lamborghini, but he originally wanted to build in cooperation with the Italian sports car manufacturer.

2016 bmw m1

This ultimately was nothing but what the M1 success of the project but did not diminish. Much to the displeasure of many sports cars Friends BMW produced only about 400 models of the 286-hp supercar, which upheld the hope for a repeat over a period of more than 30 years. It seems as if one heard the cry in Munich now the die-hard fan base, since 2016, the legendary Bayern M1 athletes are born again and offer Audi R8 and Mercedes-Benz SLS forehead.

The known technical data of the second generation of the M1 sports car can be friends already, four years before the planned publication date in 2016, along the water in the mouth. An engine output of 650 hp, power transmission via the seven-or double-clutch gearbox achtstufigem and direct fuel injection are some of the high-tech ingredients, the new BMW M1. Whether the engine is a supercharged six-acting eight-or ten-cylinder engine is not yet known, but which aggregate ultimately in the M1 are also used, it is loud Development Department for an acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in less than three seconds and a top speed beyond 330 km / h to be good. To achieve these objectives will also contribute an extremely lightweight body and active aerodynamics.

Of course, in a high-performance cars such as the M1, the environment and so is not this also be equipped with start-stop system and braking energy recovery. Rumor say that 2016 M1 will be sold at a very high price start at $ 317,000 (about USD 3 Billion ). This should be so exclusive, the 2016 BMW M1, like his predecessors sought.