The BMW M3 GTS is powered by a 4.4-liter V6 engine developing 450 bhp at 8,300 rpm and 440 Nm of torque at 3,750 rpm, while the Porsche 911 GT3 uses a 3.8 liter engine 6-cylinder engine that produces 435 bhp. In terms of performance, the BMW M3 GTS accelerates from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.4 seconds with a maximum speed of 305 km/h. The Porsche 911 GT3 reaches 62 mph in just 4.1 seconds, which is a little bit faster than the BMW M3 GTS. The 911 GT3 has a maximum speed of 312 km/h. Watch the BMW M3 GTS versus Porsche 911 GT3 comparison on video after the jump. More»
Here’s the latest customer review video of the new BMW M5 Concept. You could check it out after the break. To refresh your memory, this concept car is powered by a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine (w/ ZF 8-speed automatic transmission) that outputs a total of 550 hp. More»
The 2012 BMW M5 Concept is powered by a high-revving 4.4L twin-turbo V8 unit making more than 550-hp and will be mated to a ZF 8-speed automatic transmission. The new car concept will be exhibited at the 2011 Shanghai Motor Show. Stay tuned for more updates. [egmCarTech]
BMW has introduced another special edition car ‘M3 Matte Edition’ for the Chinese market. Available in both black and grey exterior color options, the car features unique black chrome accents, red brake calipers and a set of 19-inch alloy wheels. Inside, the car is fitted with carbon fiber trim and black leather seats with red contrast stitching. Underneath, the car comes with the same old 4.0-liter V8 engine that produces 420 hp and 400 Nm of torque. Pricing info is still unknown at the moment. [GlobalMotors]
BMW has just introduced another entry level coupe for the Australian market. Called the BMW 120i Coupe, the car is equipped with a four-cylinder petrol engine that outputs a total of 115kW. Meanwhile, standard equipments include: sports seats with electric backrest, Boston leather upholstery, sports leather steering wheel, cruise control, rear parking sensors, fog lights, rain sensor, 6-speaker stereo system with Bluetooth and USB, and 17-inch light-alloy wheels. The BMW 120i Coupe will go on sale in May for a starting price of $47,400. [Car Advice]
Here is a video that shows the BMW i3 prototype in action. Even though BMW’s i3 prototype is covered in camouflage tape, the general proportions of the car can be clearly seen. According to the video, the BMW i3 will probably be a two-door hatchback style small model, with a 2+2 seating configuration. Watch the video after the jump. More»
