BMW is already working on the next generation Z4, and we can now confirm you that the launch is near by. Why? Simple: because the Spartanburg, South Carolina facility that makes the current Z4 will stop producing them next month.
The future Z4 is codenamed E89, will have the same size as the current Z4, but will probably wear a less controversial design with a wider track and more dynamic proportions. The highlight of the new model is its high-tech structure—a combination of aluminum space frame and steel unibody construction.
The 2009 Z4 will initially have three different choices of engines. The first one is a 2.0-liter direct-injection with an output of 185 hp. The second one is a direct-injection 2.5-liter Inline-6 with a power of 231 hp. The third one is a Turbocharged 3.0-liter direct-injection rated at 321 hp. After the launch, a 4.0-liter V8 making 450bhp will be available.
After the unveiling of the W204 Black Bison based on the Mercedes C-Class, Wald international revealed a new masterpiece: its customized Bmw M5. Although the M5 body kit is sporty enough this didn’t stop Wald International to improve the aerodynamics of the vehicle.
Their new kit includes a new front lip spoiler with carbon fiber insertions, new side skirts, a carbon fiber lip spoiler and a re-designed rear bumper with integrated air diffuser and exhaust system. Unfortunately no prices were revealed yet, but stay tuned!
Lumma Design, a well-known German tuner unveiled another masterpiece: the Lumma CLR600. Based on the diesel-powered Bmw 635d, the new kit features a front spoiler bumper with PDC and headlight cleaning, flared wings in front and in the back, new side skirts with brake tiser, a tail apron with rear air diffuser, stone guards foil and of course the Lumma CLR600 signature.
In order to improve the stability of the vehicle the tuner added new sport springs which lower the car with up to 30 mm but also 20 inch alloy wheels. For a better sound of the engine a new set of mufflers were added providing also a power increase. Stopping the car will not be a problem thanks to the newly added Brembo brake package, ideal for this type of vehicles.
At the interior everything is custom built and depends on the choice of the customers. According to the manufacturer all the parts come with TUV approval!
No words about the price yet!
An official BMW document (in German) revealed the first official image of the M3 facelift just a few days after the 3-Series made its official debut.
Even if the current M3 made its official debut in March 2008, BMW already decided to bring a facelift version of the car on the market. But for those who already bought the old version, don’t worry, there are not so big changes!
According to the same document, the M3 sedan will receive a discreet refinement, a modified design of the start-stop button and chrome applications on the interior.
Stay tuned for more details.
Hartge unveiled finally its aero kit for the small but sporty Bmw 1-Series Coupe. The new kit contains a stylish front spoiler, new side skirts, a trunk lip spoiler, a roof spoiler and a rear air diffuser, but this available only for the 135i versions fitted with the M Aerodynamic package.
Also a new exhaust system was added together with a sport steering wheel at the interior. In order to push the limits of the car Hartge boosted the 3.0 liter gasoline engine up to 350 hp making the sprint from 0-100 km/h be achieved approximately 5 seconds. No words about the price yet!
BMW today unveiled the 2009 1-Series, a model that comes with four body variations (5-door, 3-door, Coupe and Convertible), the widest range of engines in the segment, uncompromising premium quality and even more innovations.
For the 2009MY BMW offers two new 4-cylinder diesel engines for the BMW 1 Series Convertible. The power ranges from 122 bhp in the BMW 116i to 306 bhp in the BMW 135i.
The 2.0 litre, 1143 bhp 4-cylinder diesel engine of the model which was voted “World Green Car of the Year” in 2008 is now also available for the BMW 1 Series Convertible. The new BMW 118d Convertible accelerates in 9.5 seconds from zero to 100 km/h and sets new standards for open-top four-seater vehicles with its average fuel consumption of 4.9 litres per 100 kilometres in the EU test cycle and a CO2 emissions level of 129 grams per kilometre.
The BMW 123d Convertible accelerates in just 7.5 seconds from zero to 100 km/h. Its average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle is 5.4 litres per 100 kilometres, and its CO2 level is 144 grams per kilometre.
Full details in the press release after the jump.
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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.
2009 BMW 3-Series
Thirty years ago, BMW set the world on fire with the 3.5-liter mid-engine M1. BMW built it with racing in mind, and even created the Procar race series exclusively for modified versions of the car. Four years and a little over 450 vehicles later, the dream was over. Now to celebrate the anniversary, BMW is hitting the track with ten of the M1 Procar Championship Series cars at the Hockenheimring in Munich, Germany, on July 19 and 20. Until then enjoy some new footage of the road car taking a few laps at the Nürburgring and some classic footage of the Procar Series in Monaco.
First spy photographers caught the X6 hybrid testing, and now its time for the X5 Hybrid! It was caught testing in the California desert.
The first time you heard about a X5 hybrid was this year’s Geneva Auto Show where BMW revealed the X5 Hybrid concept using a twin-turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel.
This latest spy shots prove that BMW is preparing a production version for that concept.
Engine photos display a variety of wires and high-voltage compartments that hide most of the X5 hybrid’s gas engine.
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