Racing Dynamics offers extensive program for 2011 BMW 5 Series
Posted by admin in BMW Cars on 12 30th, 2009Although the new BMW 5 Series is not yet available at dealerships across the world, several tuning companies already began to focus their efforts on improving the next generation 5 Series due out next spring. Aachen based and respectable tuner, Racing Dynamics, announces their program for the F10 5er, including both visual and technical improvements. Their first focus will be on adding extra power to the the already powerful 550i. Powered by the V8 twin-turbo engine, the 550i normally outputs 407 horsepower, but Racing Dynamics plans to take their 550i R50S model to an incredible 620 horsepower. Along with the substantial power increase, a new rear-locking differential, sport suspension and high performance braking system is being offered as well. The BMW 535i is not being forgotten and dubbed R35 featuring the new N55 single-turbo twin-scroller engine, will receive an extra boost to produce 410 horsepower, up from its 306 horsepower in standard form. The maximum torque is increased to a remarkable 530Nm (383.5 lb-ft) and the 0 to 62 mph is now achieved in 5.3 seconds, seven tenths faster than the the regular model. To adjust the acoustics to the increased potency of R50S and R35, there is also a special exhaust system installed by Racing Dynamics that has been optimized with the help of expensive tests. The result? A much sportier sound, but not intrusive. The aforementioned locking differential provides increased traction with a variable blocking effect from 0 to 80 percent. The extensively revised suspension system includes two gas struts for the front axle and a pair of gas-pressurized shock absorbers for the rear. In the development process, great importance was attached to obtain in addition to high driving dynamics and comfort at an acceptable balance. The complete system ensures that the sedan sits 35 millimeters closer to road. In addition to the driving dynamics, a great emphasis was placed on improving the braking performance – understandable at a top speed of 340 km / h for the R50S. The brake system is designed to provide fading delay and high reliability even at red-hot brake discs and brake temperature of 800 degrees Celsius. Specific weight-slotted brake discs with four-or six-piston calipers are combined. Another highlight of the Racing Dynamics models are the lightweight 21″ one-piece forged wheels. The interior design has not been forgotten and the Aachen tuner adds a variety of carbon fiber pieces in different colors, along with higher quality wood. To get a taste of what’s to come, Racing Dynamics teases us with the above photo, but we’re hoping to see more in the upcoming weeks. [Source: BimmerToday ]
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read comments (0)BMW partners with manufacturer of carbon fiber for Megacity
Posted by admin in BMW Cars on 12 30th, 2009BMW Megacity is set to roll out of the factory before the mid of the next decade and it is expected to use a range of lightweight materials so it can achieve its very low emission targets. BMW partners with SGL Group, expert maker of carbon fiber and other composites, to meet the set goals. The technology and materials produced by SGL will be used for the Megacity Vehicle. Ultra light but very strong materials that will be used for the car’s architecture will be the key to meet the safety and environmental goals of BMW for the future member of their fleet. The Megacity Vehicle will be marketed under a sub-brand of the BMW, most likely under the Isetta brand. The first car is expected to be marketed by the sub-brand as early as 2012. There are also ongoing negotiations to collaborate with Japanese carmaker Toyota so the platform of their iQ car can be utilized for the Megacity project. This will help BMW to meet their very tight schedule for production. The Megacity Vehicle is being developed under the umbrella of the Project i of BMW but this does not mean that all of the cars that will be spawned from this run will be as high tech as the Megacity. Some of the vehicles may come with simpler goals, come with more affordable price tags, and be more readily available to consumers. The Mini E was the first product out of the Project i Project of BMW. The Megacity Vehicle is still under development and will take a few more years for retail release. Realistically, the car will be ready for release by 2014 or 2015. The SGL Group will be able to supply the carbon fiber materials needed by BMW to meet the economies of scale for their alternative fuel car and meet the math solution to make the Megacity Vehicle available for the buying public.
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BMW partners with manufacturer of carbon fiber for Megacity
BMW partners with manufacturer of carbon fiber for Megacity
Posted by admin in BMW Cars on 12 30th, 2009BMW Megacity is set to roll out of the factory before the mid of the next decade and it is expected to use a range of lightweight materials so it can achieve its very low emission targets. BMW partners with SGL Group, expert maker of carbon fiber and other composites, to meet the set goals. The technology and materials produced by SGL will be used for the Megacity Vehicle. Ultra light but very strong materials that will be used for the car’s architecture will be the key to meet the safety and environmental goals of BMW for the future member of their fleet. The Megacity Vehicle will be marketed under a sub-brand of the BMW, most likely under the Isetta brand. The first car is expected to be marketed by the sub-brand as early as 2012. There are also ongoing negotiations to collaborate with Japanese carmaker Toyota so the platform of their iQ car can be utilized for the Megacity project. This will help BMW to meet their very tight schedule for production. The Megacity Vehicle is being developed under the umbrella of the Project i of BMW but this does not mean that all of the cars that will be spawned from this run will be as high tech as the Megacity. Some of the vehicles may come with simpler goals, come with more affordable price tags, and be more readily available to consumers. The Mini E was the first product out of the Project i Project of BMW. The Megacity Vehicle is still under development and will take a few more years for retail release. Realistically, the car will be ready for release by 2014 or 2015. The SGL Group will be able to supply the carbon fiber materials needed by BMW to meet the economies of scale for their alternative fuel car and meet the math solution to make the Megacity Vehicle available for the buying public.
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BMW – Leader at Fuel Reduction and CO2 Emissions in Europe
Posted by admin in BMW Cars on 12 30th, 2009EfficientDynamics is the most effective program to reduce CO2 emissions in car traffic. By achieving a reduction of 10.2 percent in the last year in terms of fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, BMW Group once again achieved most progress in terms of efficiency, of all car manufacturers present on the European market. This is the result
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Criticized agreement between BMW and London Olympic Games
Posted by admin in BMW Cars on 12 30th, 2009We presented you in a previous article that BMW was announced as automotive partner of London Olympic Games for providing electric vehicles. Nissan has criticized the agreement between BMW and the Organizing Committee of Olympic Games in London in 2012, agreement through the German manufacturer will deliver the necessary transport cars for officials present at
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BMW Flouts Politics and Unleashes a Monster
Posted by admin in BMW Cars on 12 30th, 2009The UK’s first dynograph test on BMW’s new S1000RR was completed by ‘Bike’ Magazine and the results are staggering. 183 hp at the wheel. There are only four descriptive words I can think of; one I can’t say, what remains… ‘Das Ist Animal!’ Of course, BMW are typically conservative with their official power figures, and once again this holds true. There is thought that Motorrad were concerned of the legal and political implications involved around releasing a 200 hp motorcycle for street use. So what did they do? Well, it appears they tuned the bike for even more power and then told the press it punches out 193 hp. VVunderbar. The demographic BMW are targeting with this bike are not ‘new learner’ teenagers, in fact, BMW refuse to sell their high output motorcycles to anyone short of experience on medium class bikes. My local Toronto Motorrad dealer takes pride in this policy, and as a Toronto Medic, I’m proud of them for it. The BMW S1000RR is now the world’s premier superbike with an output of 183.7 Rear Wheel hp at 13,200 rpm*. In fact, this bike has surpassed the vaunted Hayabusa by 3.7 hp, becoming the world’s most powerful production road bike. Please hit the jump to read the article by MCN *These performance figures were found on a private Dyno in the UK and were published by “Bike” magazine and it’s sister publication “MCN” – both trusted authorities in motorcycle journalism.
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BMW Flouts Politics and Unleashes a Monster
BMW Flaunts Politics and Unleashes a Monster
Posted by admin in BMW Cars on 12 30th, 2009The UK’s first dynograph test on BMW’s new S1000RR was completed by ‘Bike’ Magazine and the results are staggering. 183 hp at the wheel. There are only four descriptive words I can think of; one I can’t say, what remains… ‘Das Ist Animal!’ Of course, BMW are typically conservative with their official power figures, and once again this holds true. There is thought that Motorrad were concerned of the legal and political implications involved around releasing a 200 hp motorcycle for street use. So what did they do? Well, it appears they tuned the bike for even more power and then told the press it punches out 193 hp. VVunderbar. The demographic BMW are targeting with this bike are not ‘new learner’ teenagers, in fact, BMW refuse to sell their high output motorcycles to anyone short of experience on medium class bikes. My local Toronto Motorrad dealer takes pride in this policy, and as a Toronto Medic, I’m proud of them for it. The BMW S1000RR is now the world’s premier superbike with an output of 183.7 Rear Wheel hp at 13,200 rpm*. In fact, this bike has surpassed the vaunted Hayabusa by 3.7 hp, becoming the world’s most powerful production road bike. Please hit the jump to read the article by MCN *These performance figures were found on a private Dyno in the UK and were published by “Bike” magazine and it’s sister publication “MCN” – both trusted authorities in motorcycle journalism.
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BMW Flaunts Politics and Unleashes a Monster
BMW Flaunts Politics and Unleashes a Monster
Posted by admin in BMW Cars on 12 30th, 2009The UK’s first dynograph test on BMW’s new S1000RR was completed by ‘Bike’ Magazine and the results are staggering. 183 hp at the wheel. There are only four descriptive words I can think of; one I can’t say, what remains… ‘Das Ist Animal!’ Of course, BMW are typically conservative with their official power figures, and once again this holds true. There is thought that Motorrad were concerned of the legal and political implications involved around releasing a 200 hp motorcycle for street use. So what did they do? Well, it appears they tuned the bike for even more power and then told the press it punches out 193 hp. VVunderbar. The demographic BMW are targeting with this bike are not ‘new learner’ teenagers, in fact, BMW refuse to sell their high output motorcycles to anyone short of experience on medium class bikes. My local Toronto Motorrad dealer takes pride in this policy, and as a Toronto Medic, I’m proud of them for it. The BMW S1000RR is now the world’s premier superbike with an output of 183.7 Rear Wheel hp at 13,200 rpm*. In fact, this bike has surpassed the vaunted Hayabusa by 3.7 hp, becoming the world’s most powerful production road bike. Please hit the jump to read the article by MCN *These performance figures were found on a private Dyno in the UK and were published by “Bike” magazine and it’s sister publication “MCN” – both trusted authorities in motorcycle journalism.
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BMW M3 Challenge
Posted by admin in BMW Cars on 12 29th, 2009This is very cool because it gives you the occasion to edrive the new BMW M3 Coupe and it also comes with some cool features so you can also consider this drive simulator with a pc video game. If you had bought a PC in the latest year, there is no doubt that you’re able
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Best BMWs of 2009
Posted by admin in BMW Cars on 12 29th, 2009As BMW continues to diversify it’s line-up the BMW enthusiast finds themselves with more and more options on how to best satisfy their need for German iron. However, while you’d be hard-pressed to criticize or degrade any of the existing line-up, we do have a few that jumped out at us for 2009 that we felt were cars that stood out – particularly to enthusiasts. The list below is based on U.S. spec cars since those are the vehicles we had first hand experience with, so a far more accurate judgment can be passed in the article. In no particular order, our list is: BMW M3 Sedan Nearly as fast as the 911, yet, fully equipped it comes in more than $10,000 less. When you add the lightning-fast DCT 7-Speed transmission to the mix, you just think it and you’re in the next gear. After extensive track time with the M3, we’re confident it is the best M car currently on sale by BMW -and how couldn’t it be? It’s gorgeous, seats 4 plus luggage, and a sound that makes most enthusiasts quiver with delight – the 0 to 60 time in the mid 4’s helps too. The 2009 E90 M3 is one of those rare cars that can immediately escalate you into a entirely different class of performance cars and it does so both gracefully and rapidly. BMW 128i The smallest, cheapest BMW you can buy in the United States (outside of the MINI’s). It is not the fastest, the best looking or the most technically advanced BMW you can buy, but it does have its advantages for enthusiasts. Firstly, it is still the most affordable BMW this side of the pond and with a weight of just over 3,200 lbs, it doesn’t exactly break the scales like some modern BMW’s have been criticized for. With 230 HP, a crisp inline-6 and a sharp 6-speed manual coupled with the Sports Package many enthusiasts might have a modern E30 soul successor for the track car of 2019 for those who swear by the Roundel. BMW X6 M Avante Garde styling wrapped around one of the most technically advanced BMW’s currently on sale with a dash of brutal twin-turbo V8 is the recipe for the X6 M. Add the 555 horsepower into the combo and you see why one would get excited about it. While it may have received mixed reviews in terms of the love-it-or-hate-it design, there is no denying the presence and power this SAC holds. Styling-wise, many find it hard not to be drawn to the X6 M when walking passed it in a valet line – it’s magnetism makes you feel as though you have steel-lined eye balls. Couple the soon-to-be-industry-standard looks with the M-tuned V8 and the incredible torque-vectoring all-wheel-drive and you’ve got a package that’s sexy, devastatingly fast and fun for the whole family to boot. BMW 550i Sedan This car is soon to go the way of the iDrive version 1.0, the manual transmission and the original Z4 – it is going to disappear when it falls out of production soon in favor of the F10 5 Series. After significant seat time with the E60 platform, this is definitely a car you don’t want to pass up with the powerhouse 4.8 liter V8 and 6 Speed transmission – automatic or manual. The M Sport wheels and body kit you can add to it, make the sedan achingly beautiful. Criticized for being too awkward as the 3rd model to be revamped by the Bangle revolution when released, the E60 is now seen as an attractive, handsome car that sets itself apart from a class of cookie cutter styled cars. Originally controversial, the E60 5 Series will go down in history as the car that literally and figuratively changed the face of one of the oldest models in the BMW line-up. The window to own one new is rapidly closing and we suggest you not pass it up! BMW 335d This model could be summarized in one sentence: practical and powerful and who doesn’t love tax incentives on cars? But we’re going further than that. The first modern 3 Series diesel to be sold on U.S soil was recently named by Automobile Magazine as an All-Star for 2010. While its brother 335i always comes up in vehicle comparisons, the 335d is still a somewhat hidden star ready to take the stage. There’s no other car in the U.S. line-up that achieves the performance and fuel economy levels as seen in the 335 diesel. You need a fast car? 0 to 60mph in six seconds thanks to the twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder diesel, with a mammoth 425 lb-ft of torque and 265 ponies. Worried about fuel prices? Look no further – 33-35 MPG in combined cycle. People will be also talking about how good this car was ten years from now, sort of like the 318ti. BMW 750Li We’ve said a while back, the “King has returned” and it is already conquering its market segment. While the previous fourth-generation model lived under the umbrella of the controversial ex-Chief Designer at BMW, Chris Bangle, the new generation marks the debut of a new design language led by Adriaan Von Hoydonk. The new longer, but sleeker and muscular design of this new 7 Series comes to correct some of the minuses of the previous generation 7er, which still holds today the record of the best selling 7 Series ever. Along with the luxury one would expect to see in the flagship, the new 7 Series can be defined by its fantastic engine and chassis. The 4.4 liter V8 twin-turbo engine does its job properly and we would say, even beyond. At around 4,500 lbs, the 750i is far from being a compact car, but those 404 horsepower and the incredible 450 lb-ft of torque, make up for it and reveal the sportiness in this car.The BMW 750i runs from 0 to 60 mph in around 5.1 seconds. And wait…it also doesn’t break your bank either – fuel consumption on the combined cycle is around 19 mpg. BMW 650i Convertible With all these new models launching this year, everyone seemed to have forgotten about this hidden gem. The 650i Convertible is one of those cars that maintain their icon status: suitable power, supreme styling that overshadows the Jaguar XK8 and a price that undercuts the Benz SL. From its active suspension to its techie cabin, the BMW 650i Convertible is the quintessential tech car, a true engineering piece coming from Germany. BMW’s best tech comes in the power train and suspension. The engine is a 4.8-liter V8 producing 360 horsepower and 360 pound-feet of torque. While not pushing out the turbo power seen in the newer models, the 650i Convertible still manages to run from 0 to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds. Fuel economy is not to shabby either, around 19 MPG in combine cycle. We’ve seen similar fuel economy in many V6 sedans and coupes. Don’t get ready to discard this bimmer, the next generation might be around the corner and better than ever, but this Cabriolet will still turn heads and give you that Ultimate Driving Machine we all crave for. BMW X6 Active Hybrid Not enough data yet on BMW’s first production ready hybrid, but we’re excited about it and decide to throw in the mix since most likely the hybrid technology will identify with BMW’s future plans. BMW ActiveHybrid X6 features a two-mode hybrid system which allows the X6 to run either on its electric motors alone at low speeds, internal combustion or a combination of both. The X6 makes use of not one, but two electric motors that deliver 91 hp and 86 hp, respectively, with peak torque values of 192 lb-ft and 206 lb-ft. Top speed in the electric mode is 37 mph, maximum range is 1.6 miles. The maximum output is 480 horsepower and 575 lb-ft of torque, enough to be crowned as the most powerful hybrid vehicle ever offered for sale. At 18 MPG, the X6 Hybrid might not be the most fuel efficient green car out there, but we dig it and look forward to future improvements. List compiled by Andrew, Josh and Horatiu
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