Following the ACS1 Coupe the ACS1 Cabrio based on the Bmw 1-Series Convertible was unveiled today by the German tuning company AC Schnitzer. The new vehicle features heigh-adjustable suspensions, exhaust silencer and allpy wheels available in different sizes. At the interior the silver-carbon insertions ad a plus of sportivity to the car while the aluminium pedals and accesories together with the new gear knobs and velour floor mats complete successfully the tuning kit.
In order to obtain more power AC Schnitzer re-programmed the ECU and the results are as follows: 360 hp for 135i, 240 hp for the 123d and 200 hp for the 120d.
According to some of us the Bmw 135i Coupe is the best competitor for the recently launched Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X, but some of you folks would not agree with this test. As you know the Bmw is rear–wheel drive vehicle while the Japanese car has a high-tech AWD system. The engine of the Mitsubishi is a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine while the Bavarian coupe features a 3.0-liter straight-six developing 306 hp. Who will be the winner of this test? Watch the video and find out!
Although the Bmw 1-Series Convertible was recently launched, H&R hurried to offer the newcomer a set of sport springs in order to make the car handle better on all the roads. H&R offers new level of customization for the 1-Series Convertible: the front of the car is lowered with 50 mm while the rear gets only 35 mm. This modifications not only make the car look better, but also improve the driving dynamics. Besides the usual H&R quality, all parts come with TÜV certification as standard.
For all the folks who don’t know, H&R sport springs offers sport springs for cars like the Mercedes CLK DTM AMG or Porsche Carrera GT but also in the DTM or Formula 1.
BMW is digging social network Facebook to promote their new BMW 1-serie. The current contest use the Graffiti tool. Graffiti offers you to make 3 year old style drawing if you are working with your mouse. But for those of you lucky enough to own a graphic pen and tablet you can sometime do cool graffitis.
If you are on Facebook and you want to do some creative automotive work, go to the BMW graffiti page and try to win your way to the first place. By the way Topspeed.com is one of the guest judge on this one so if you make something, don’t forget to make a ’holla to topspeed.com on the design ;) that might help you get to the top!
Earlier this week we were presenting you a fuel economy test between Bmw 520d and Toyota Prius, where the Bmw won. Today another vehicle of the Bavarian automaker, the Bmw 118d Advanced Diesel, showed its green capabilities and received the title as the 2008 World Green Car of the Year.
Among Bmw 118d competitors were Smart ForTwo CDI and Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI but with its Efficient Dynamics features like the battery recharge when braking, good aerodynamics, low rolling resistance and carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic the four-door hatchback powered by a 1.8-liter diesel engine simply smashed the other two cars.
Hartge today released their tuning kit for the 1-Series Coupe and Convertible. Even they didn’t work under the hood, the car gets an even sporty look.
It features a new adjustable sports suspension, carbon fiber, 18 and 19-inch alloy wheels. On the interior Hartge added a new sports steering wheel, aluminum pedals, a leather/aluminum handbrake handle and new dials.
BMW will unveil at the Geneva Motor Show the Original BMWAccessories for the 1-Series and 3-Series, a wide wide range of attractive features allows every BMW driver to upgrade his or her car over and above its standard equipment and the options available from the factory to meet his personal requirements and individual style. The BMW performance parts will be available as of late March/early April.
It will include updates for the suspension, drivetrain, aerodynamics, and cockpit of the car. The BMW Performance Aerodynamics Kit optimises the dynamic driving qualities of the car and at the same time guarantees a powerful look in everyday traffic.
Available for all models in the BMW 1 Series, the BMW Performance Aerodynamics Kit comprises a striking front air dam with a highly expressive, fully integrated surround on the BMW kidney grille in black high-gloss look as well as dynamically contoured side-sills. The BMW Performance double-spoke light-alloy wheels, through their exclusive design, accentuate the sporting character of the car and enhance agility to an even higher standard through their particularly low weight. Depending on the model, these wheels come in either 18 or 19 inches.
BMW will unveil at the Geneva Motor Show a performance aero kit for the BMW 3 Series and the BMW 1 Series. The aero kit features retrofittable options for the suspension, drivetrain, aerodynamics, and cockpit of the car developed especially for the respective model, reflecting the particular style of the brand in its technical and design features, and fulfilling all of BMW’s excellent standards in terms of quality and safety.
The BMW Performance Aerodynamics Kit optimises the dynamic driving qualities of the car and at the same time guarantees a powerful look in everyday traffic. Available for all models in the BMW 1 Series, the BMW Performance Aerodynamics Kit comprises a striking front air dam with a highly expressive, fully integrated surround on the BMW kidney grille in black high-gloss look as well as dynamically contoured side-sills.
Model-specific accessories made of carbon-fibre are also available in the interest of enhanced aerodynamics. These are carbon exterior mirror caps on all models in the BMW 1 Series, the BMW Performance carbon rear spoiler again for all models in the BMW 1 Series and the BMW 3 Series Saloon, as well as the BMW Performance carbon diffuser for all BMW 1 Series and all BMW 3 Series.
Fleet-footed and charmingly agile, just like the legendary 02 models from the 1970`s, but with a 21st century engine, safety and suspension technology: BMW fans have long been waiting for a sports coupé like the Series 1. Particularly since, just like its legendary predecessor, it has two rear seats and a boot.
This fascinating vehicle can be made even better handling and more attractive with the optional Eibach Suspension Components, without making it a less practical and comfortable daily run-around. The Pro-Kit Performance Springs bring the centre of gravity closer to the road, make for better looking vehicle. In addition, the Pro-Spacer Aluminum-Wheel-Spacers optimise the overall impression and also improve handling.
First unveiled last year at the Tokyo Motor Show, the 1-Series tii Concept will make its North American debut at the Chicago Auto Show. Based on the new BMW 1 Series Coupe, this design study represents the natural evolution of the BMW compact two-door with a clear focus on performance.
The BMW Concept 1 Series tii brings out all these strengths and shows how much the development principles which applied more than four decades ago are still appropriate today when setting out to create a truly unique driving experience. Traditional and modern: lightweight construction as the basic principle, CFP as the solution.
BMW Concept 1 Series tii combines visual features carried over from the past with the most advanced technology available. Its basic principle rests on traditional values, while high-tech materials and applications are used to maximize its performance potential. To save weight and ensure an ideal weight balance, selected components on BMW Concept 1 Series tii are made of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFP).
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