BMW PREPARING HOT X6 M550D DIESEL SUV: FIRST TEASER VIDEO

BMW is preparing to launch a hot version of the X6 cross-coupe. The new SUV has been tweaked by BMW’s in-house tuners at M-Division. But, unlike other M-cars, the X6 M550d uses a diesel engine. A few weeks back there were rumours that the folks at M-Division were working on a high-performance diesel motor to power future BMW performance cars. Some say, it uses neither one, nor two but, three turbochargers making it a tri-turbo diesel. BMW hasn’t revealed any details at the moment but power is definitely going to be on the higher side.

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BMW’s M5 Diesel coming in October 2012?

BMW has already launched its new sports saloon BMW M5. The new car has switched from a 5.0 liter V10 with a 4.4 liter V8 this time, but still manages to produce more power than its predecessor. The new BMW M5 560 hp and 680 churning of torque, although it has two of its cylinders and 600 cc lost. Just after the M5 was launched there were rumors of a diesel that M5 could see light of day. As days passed, the buzz began to build up the reports of a diesel-powered BMW M5. Now, according to Autocar, BMW is launching a diesel M5 as early next spring.

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COULD THE AUDI Q5 SPOIL THE BMW X3′S PARTY?

BMW India has finally launched the all new BMW X3. The new X3 was supposed to arrive at the beginning of the year but was delayed due to some technical reasons which we had discussed in an earlier article. Just days ahead of its launch Audi mysteriously decided to slash the prices of the Audi Q5 which directly rivals the X3. We did expect BMW to react to this but, BMW went on with their strategy and announced the pricing for the car. The new BMW X3 range starts at Rs 42 lakh ex-showroom Delhi. 

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BMW 550DXM (M5 DIESEL CAR) CONFIRMED FOR SPRING 2012!

The rumours about a diesel BMW M5 have turned out to be true, then. The Detroit Bureau is reporting this story and that insiders have confirmed that an M5 powered by a diesel engine could be on its way by as early as spring of 2012. It might have a diesel engine under the hood which by some is regarded as something you might not want to rope-in to make a sporty sedan like the BMW M5. Don’t think for a moment though that, the BMW M5 with its diesel engine hasn’t turned in to a lazy, low revving muscle car. 

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COULD THIS BMW 1-SERIES PERFORMANCE CONCEPT BE HOW THE NEXT 1-SERIES M WOULD LOOK LIKE?

The BMW 1-Series M is the car for you if you think driving is more art than just a gerund. Sadly though, the most affordable tool for you fetish for speed is made in limited numbers by BMW. BMW’s F20 1-Series though, will one day take over from its predecessor. The German automaker will unveil (or was going to unveil) a hot new concept based on the F20 1-Series. Bimmerpost is carrying pictures of the car soon to be unveiled at Frankfurt.

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BMW ACCEPTING PRE-ORDERS FOR ALL NEW BMW X3 SUV

BMW India will launch the brand new BMW X3 SUV on the 25th of August. Interested buyers can now place their orders with BMW for the new BMW X3 through their website. The new BMW X3 replaces he current model and could be priced upwards of Rs 40 lakh ex-showroom. To be frank, the old BMW X3 was all but a looker. Being an SUV, it couldn’t cope with rough terrain making it a soft-roader.

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BMW M5 TO GET ALL-WHEEL DRIVE AND A DIESEL(!)?

The BMW M5, a car meant for businessmen and executives to go around at sub-sonic speeds and if need be, sideways. The M5 has along the years set standards for car makers as to how a super-executive saloon should behave. A car that crammed with technology and over the years has been following the basic rules from the petrolhead handbook, i.e, front front engine and rear wheel drive. Driving fanatics would even marry a car for life if it had this configuration and more so if it were a BMW M5.

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2012 F30 BMW 3-SERIES’ FIRST IMAGES LEAKED!

This is something folks at BMW wouldn’t have expected at least, not so early. Some eagle eyed chap was able to capture the next generation BMW 3 Series in his camera. This is the first time the new car has been seen without the usual psychedelic stickers. Although, the shots are blurry and have been taken from a weird angle, most of the design details can be clearly seen. A few bits of the interior can also be seen clearly, almost.

The new F30 BMW 3 Series is set to debut at the Geneva Motor show next year. A couple of days back we brought you the first spy shots of the next generation BMW M3 which will be based on this very car pictured here. However, the BMW M3 will be here only after 2013. Coming to the new 3-Series, the car appears to have undergone a total makeover. Its way ahead of the bland design of the current 3-Series.

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SCOOP! 2014 BMW M3 CAUGHT TESTING

Brenda Priddy & Co. have this time succeeded capturing the next generation BMW M3 sedan. Thanks to their shutterbugs, we are able to bring you the first heavily disguised images of the 2014 BMW M3. Now, the new BMW M3 is going to be a totally different brute when compared with the present generation. The E90 BMW M3 boasts a thumping V8 under its bulging hood. The new M3 though is rumoured to go back to its old ways.

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BMW X3 Review

The BMW X3 car is a luxury SUV that offers excellent features and superior performance with practical offerings of sports utility vehicle. This 4 door SUV launched by BMW is based on the 3 series platform and has five seat configuration along with four wheel drive.

BMW X3 Specification

This car has a 3.0L, 6-cylinder engine and it delivers power of 260 bhp and torque of 245 Nm. The engine has six automatic gears. The car has new bumper and headlight. The car also has new brake system along with lights for warning drivers following the car when the car would stop. The new brake system ensures that the car stops perfectly.

The suspension system of the car includes double joint spring strut axle for front along with central arm axle for rear. The length of the car is 4569 mm and its width is 1853 mm while its height is 1674 mm. The car can seat 5 individuals comfortably. The turning circle of the car is 11.70 metres and it has a boot space capacity of 485 litres.

The car has tilt steering feature and its kerb weight is 1825 kgs. The car has a fuel tank capacity of 67 litres. The car has xDrive feature which is a revolutionary 4-wheel drive configuration. This provides a great deal of stability as well as control to the vehicle where traction is lost.

BMW X3 Mileage

The car delivers mileage of around 7.8 km/litre in the city while its mileage on the highway is around 13.6 km/litre.

BMW X3 Interiors

The interiors of the car are quite neat and tidy. The car has several storage spaces and cargo bins. The instrument layout of the car is arranged thoughtfully. The front seats of the car have heating feature. The car also has Dual Panel Panoramic moonroof. The car has premium sound system and digital sound processor.

The car comes with standard cloth upholstery and customers can opt for leather upholstery. The rear bench seat has 60:40 split and fold feature. The customers can also opt for electric adjustment of seat along with memory function feature for the driver seat. The customers have an option of getting the steering wheel leather wrapped. Other features in the car include power windows, air conditioner, cup holders and fuel gauge. The car has 6 disc CD changer and HiFi loudspeaker system.

BMW X3 Safety features

The safety features in the car include airbags, central locking, engine immobiliser, seatbelts and child seat fastening for back seat. The car also has flat tyre indicator along with anti lock brake system, brake force display and dynamic stability control. The car also has side impact protection for doors.

BMW X3 Price and design variations

The price of the car is around Rs 27.00 lakhs to Rs 41.80 lakhs. The car is available in two design variations which include BMW X3 xDrive 2.5i and BMW X3 xDrive 2.0d.

BMW X3 Colors

The car is available in several colors and these include Monaco Blue, Alpine white, platinum bronze, black sapphire, titanium silver and silver grey.

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BMW 5 Series Review

The BMW 5 series was launched in India in d+ luxury car segment. This car is available in five different variants and is an amalgamation of extremely powerful engine along with beautiful design and luxurious features. The interiors of the car are extremely spacious and these features make the car a powerful performer in its segment.

BMW 5 Series Specification

The BMW 5 series has a 1995cc, 4-cylinder engine that can generate power of 174 bhp at 4000 rpm along with torque of 350 Nm at 1750 rpm. The length of the car is 4841 mm and its width is 1902 mm while its height is 1483 mm. The car has front and rear disk brake system along with power steering. The car has a turning circle of 11.4 metres and the kerb weight of the car is 1520 kgs. The fuel tank capacity of the car is 70 litres.

The BMW 5 series review indicates that the car also has other petrol and diesel engine variations. Other engine options in the vehicle include 2497cc engine, 2993 cc engine and 2996cc engine. The car has 6-speed steptronic automation feature wherein three driving modes are available to suit different driving styles. The drive mode is suitable for the city while stop and go mode is for normal traffic conditions and sport mode is suitable for active driving. The BMW 5 series has electronic chassis control system.

BMW 5 Series Mileage

The base variant of the series can deliver mileage of 8 km/litre in the city while its mileage on the highway is around 11 km/litre. The 2.5L engine delivers mileage of 7.5 km/litre in the city and its mileage on the highway is 10.8 km/litre. The 3.0L engine delivers 9 km/litre in the city and the mileage on the highway is around 12 km/litre.

BMW 5 Series Interiors

The interiors of the car are extremely plush and elegant. The cabin has fine Dakota leather upholstery and provides several entertainment options to the occupants of the car. The car has several high class accessories and this complements the wooden trims quite well. The car has sun roof as well as sunblinds on rear window side. The front seats of the car have electric adjustment feature along with memory function whereby the previous preferred settings can be accessed by pressing a button. The cabin is illuminated well and has several entertainment options along with features like automatic air conditioning. The car has audio system with 6 CD changer feature and HIFI loudspeaker system.

BMW 5 Series Safety features

The car has several safety features and these include driver, side and passenger airbags. The car has head airbag system wherein front as well as rear seat occupants are protected. The car also has protective curtain airbag on the side windows. Any fall in tyre pressure is monitored through tyre pressure indicator feature. The car also has dynamic stability control along with dynamic traction control.

BMW 5 Series Price and design variations

The price of the car is around Rs 36.90 lakhs to approximately Rs 46.80 lakhs. The design variations available include BMW 525i, BMW 530i, BMW 520d, 530d and 530 highline.

BMW 5 Series Colors

The car is available in 5 colors and these include Monaco Blue, Platinum grey, alpine white, black sapphire and titanium silver.

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BMW 7 Series Review

The BMW 7 series sedan is a car having fresh style with great power. The front of the car has flowing lines and ornamented grille. This sedan is a high end luxurious vehicle with excellent features and this makes the car stand out from its competition. The BMW 7 series review indicates that the cars in this series are fifth generation cars and compete with other cars like Volkswagen Phaeton, Audi A8, Mercedes and Lexus.

BMW 7 Series Specification

The BMW 7 series cars come equipped with 2979 cc, V8 petrol engine. This engine can deliver maximum power of 326 bhp at 5800 rpm along with maximum torque of 450 Nm at 1500 rpm. The length of the car is 5212 mm and its width is 1902 mm while its height is 1483 mm. The car can seat 4 individuals comfortably.

The other engine options in the series include 3.0L I-6 diesel engine, 4L and 4.8L engines. The car has a turning circle of 6.35 metres. The car has power steering along with front and rear disk brake system. The car has 6 automatic gears and the kerb weight of car is 2010 kgs. The suspension system of the car includes double joint tiebar and springstrut axle.

The gear system of the car has septronic features and this allows the gears to be changed comfortably and in quick time. The suspension system of the car ensures that occupants can enjoy a smooth ride. The car also has dynamic driving control features wherein dampers are adjusted in inbound as well as rebound strokes depending on the driving conditions.

The car can be driven in four stages which include comfort option, normal option, sport option and sport plus option. The car has Integral Active Steering feature and this allows control over the steering angle of rear and front and this in turn improves the car’s performance.

BMW 7 Series Mileage

The 4.0L V8 petrol engine variant of the series offers mileage of 7.14 km/litre in the city while its mileage on the highway is 12.98 km/litre. The 4.8L V8 petrol engine variant delivers mileage of 6.09km/litre in the city and its mileage on the highway is 11.76 km/litre. The 3.0L I-6 diesel engine variant delivers mileage of 10.52 km/litre while its mileage on the highway is 13.88 km/litre.

BMW 7 Series Interiors

The interiors of the car have a clean and elegant look and the controls are well arranged and easily accessible. The BMW 7 series review shows that the interiors of the car have Black Panel technology and this makes the instrument cluster look blank when it is not actively used. The car has state of art entertainment system and comes equipped with four zone automatic air condition system. The car has optional contour sliding roof and the seats are extremely comfortably.

The TV module in the car incorporates two 9.2 inch screens and these are integrated in backrest area of front seats. The seats can be electrically adjusted. The rear seats have massage and venting function. The steering wheel has leather fabric wrapping and has several controls. The panel has chrome touches and this enhances the elegance of the interiors.

BMW 7 Series Safety features

The safety features in the car include anti lock brake system, antiskid system, traction control, front as well as rear airbags and curtain side and knee airbags. The car also has active roll stabilisation feature. The other features include runflat tyres, crumple zones, central locking and electronic immobiliser. Some other innovative features include brake energy regeneration, BMW night vision and head up display.

BMW 7 Series Price and design variations

The price of the cars in this series is around Rs 76.60 lakhs to approximately Rs 1,24,10000. The design variations available in the car include 730Ld, BMW 740Li, BMW 750Li and BMW 760Li.

BMW 7 Series Colors

The cars in this series are available in seven colors and these include Monaco blue, titanium grey, Kalahari beige, alpine white, black sapphire, sterling and titanium silver.

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