BMW unveiled the new 3-Series which features revised interior and exterior design and all of BMW’s EfficientDynamics technologies to reduce environmental impact. The series is available with five petrol and five diesel derivatives from launch. Along with the series, the German carmaker has launched a newly developed all-aluminium engine for increased performance, efficiency and emissions.
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BMW today announced the US specifications for the new 3-Series. It will be offered in both sedan and station wagon version, with the special introduction of BMW Advanced Diesel with BluePerformance in the form of the 335d Sedan.
Engine line-up will be as follows: the 3.0-liter naturally aspirated unit in 328i models with weight-saving magnesium/aluminum composite construction and Valvetronic induction technology for 230 hp; and the 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged engine of 335i models with its direct fuel injection (piezo injectors here, too) and large-volume dual exhaust system.
This unit delivers 300 hp, and a peak torque that is remarkable not only for its quantity (300 lb-ft.) but for the range over which it’s at the driver’s disposal (1400 to 5000 rpm). Both of these gasoline engines have been acclaimed widely for their respective qualities: for the 328i unit, silky and strong performance with remarkable fuel economy; for the 335i, dramatically sporty performance with fuel economy that’s notable in view of the power.
The 2009 models are: 328i Sedan and Sports Wagon; 328i xDrive Sedan and Sports Wagon; 335i, 335i xDrive and 335d Sedans. The 3 Series also encompasses Coupes and retractable-hardtop Convertibles; these continue with less extensive updates for 2009.
After the unveiling of the customized Audi A5, Senner Tuning revealed also their Bmw 320d Touring. For those who don’t know, the standard version of the German vehicle develops 177 hp but with the help of some ECU tweaking engineers obtained 200 hp and 400 Nm of torque.
The body kit of the car consists in a carbon fiber front lip and grilles, new side skirts, and a rear air diffuser featuring a four pipe exhaust system. Also a rear wing spoiler and 20 inch alloy wheels were added in order to improve the stability of the car.
Now words about the price yet!
Even if BMW will unveil the facelift 3-Series in autumn at the Paris Auto Show the first official images already started to surface online, meaning that in no time BMW will also reveal the official specifications, so stay tuned!
As you can see the design is inspired by the newly launched 7-Series, featuring a new heavily profiled bumper, the revised headlights and the new grille that lost the chrome “eyebrows”. But I still prefer the old 3-Series!
BMW will offer two versions: the 328i with a 3.0-liter, 230-hp inline-six and the 335i with a 3.0-liter, twin-turbocharged, 300-hp inline-six.
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BMW is ready to bring the 335d - the first diesel-powered Bimmer into North America. The introduction of the 335d will coincide with the launch of facelifted sheetmetal destined for the entire 3-series lineup.
The 335d will have an output of 265 hp and a peak torque of 425 lb-ft, down compared to the European version that has 282 hp and 428 lb-ft.
BMW will use two turbochargers—a small, low-pressure turbo to aid low-end acceleration and a more potent turbo to help at higher engine speeds. Acceleration for the 335d is expected be around 6.2-seconds to sixty, while fuel consumption will likely yield 23 mpg city and 33 mpg highway.
BMW will unveil a facelift version of the 3-Series this autumn. And this are the early marketing photo scans of the upcoming model.
The new 3-Series will feature new front hood lines, lights and mirrors. The wheels are also redesigned.
On the interior the future 3-Series will feature new materials and the new iDrive system.
Stay tuned for more details!
Looming gas prices have prevented us from buying SUV’s or cars with big engines. Leave alone individuals, manufacturers are facing the heat with biggies like BMW and supercar weaver Ferrari, announcing their disinterest in releasing future models with bigger engines. A few days back, Mercedes-Benz in a shocking statement, said it will pull the plug and all of its cars manufactured from 2015 onwards will part ways once in for all with petrol stations retailing diesel and gasoline fuels.
Gas prices have shot up worldwide and tormented by the prevailing situation, an unemployed man in Germany torched his BMW in a public place.
The 30 year old man, whose name was withheld as no charges were filed against him, drove his 1995 BMW 3-Series in the morning hours to Frankfurt’s Convention center grounds, jumped out and torched the fuel-drenched car.
He justified his act by expressing that he couldn’t anymore afford the $9.40 per gallon of gas.
By the time the fire fighters arrived at the scene, the car had been charred completely. He might have been right according to his own self, but the law isn’t happy with this insane stunt in a public place. He could end up busting more of his bank balance paying the penalty or could find himself behind bars for violating German environmental laws if he was to be found guilty.
As always, we’ll keep a close track on the twists and turns set to happen in this interesting case.
Almost a year after Gerhard Richter, M division vice-president, confirmed that BMW will unveil the long-waited M3 CSL, AutoZeitung revealed the first photoshop with the future model.
According to the German magazine the M3 CSL will feature not only an improved design, with carbon fiber body and a new front bumper, but will be completely different to the M line-up.
The performance will also be improved; from what we can understood from the low-res image, it will make the 0 to 60 mph sprint in 4.5 seconds.
The M3 CSL will make its official debut in 2010.
BMW will unveil the next generation 3-Series in 2012. The next generation 3-series will be evolutionary rather than revolutionary, so the styling reflects the current cues, which includes the CS concept.
BMW will unveil the facelift version of the 3-Series, including the M versions, this autumn at the Paris Motor Show. And the latest spy shots revealed the almost undisguised version of the M3 sedan.
The M3 will feature a new front fascia with a new bumper, modified fog lights and a differently sculpted bonnet. And there will be new tail lamps, too, plus we expect an updated cabin and emission-optimzed engines.
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