According to a recent AutoWeek.nl article, BWM is preparing to showcase the all new 2012 BMW 6-Series Coupe at this year’s Shanghai Auto Show in April. It’s said that the car will come in two different models including the 650i Coupe that boasts a 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine with 407 hp and 443 lb of torque, and the 640i Convertible that boasts a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine with 320 hp and 332 lb ft of torque. Both models are scheduled to go on sale this Spring. [Autoevolution]
BMW has unveiled the X1 M Sport UK price list as the special package will go on sale very soon. The new BMW X1 M Sport features a new aerodynamic package, featuring a re-styled front bumper, with large, X5M/ X6M style air intakes, new side skirts and a rear roof spoiler. The UK version of the BMW X1 M Sport uses 17-inch star-spoke M alloy wheels and comes with a High-gloss Shadowline exterior trim for the window surrounds. The BMW X1 M Sport is priced at between 26,615 GBP ($42,490) to 27,710 GBP ($44,238). [Zercustoms]
Here is a video review of the 2011 BMW 535d. The sedan is powered by a 3.0-liter 6-cylinder diesel engine that produces 295hp at 4,400rpm and 442lb-ft of torque at 1,750 rpm. The 2011 BMW 535d accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds with a top speed electronically limited to 250 km/h (155mph). Additionally, the new 2011 BMW 535d is equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission and promises to offer a fuel economy of up to 46.3mpg in the combined cycle and a 162g/km CO2 emissions level. Watch the video after the jump. More»
Here’s a glance at the upcoming 2012 BMW 1 Series M Coupe. This sports car is equipped with a 3.0-liter ‘TwinPower Turbo’ engine that produces 250kW of power and a maximum torque of 500Nm. Performance-wise, the car only needs 4.9 seconds to sprint from 0 to 100km/h. The 2012 BMW 1 Series M Coupe is scheduled to make its official debut at the Detroit Motor Show in January and the first customer cars will arrive in the UK in May 2011. [Car Advice]
Mansory has showed off their latest styling and and performance packages for the BMW X6 M. Outside, the car gets a new body kit which includes a redesigned front bumper with LED daytime running lights and a large air intake, a rear diffuser that houses four stainless steel exhaust pipes and a set of 23-inch M10 cast, monoblock rims that come with 315/25R23 tires. Underneath, the 4.4-liter biturbo V8 engine has also been tuned to deliver 670 hp and 950 Nm of torque, allowing the car to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.2 seconds with a top speed of 300 km/h. Sadly, there’s no word on pricing yet. More»
Motor Trend and Road&Track have decided to run a test between all of the sports coupes for what turns out to be a very interesting rivalry. Some of these sport coupes are the CTS-V Coupe, Audi RS5, BMW M3 and the Ford Shelby GT500. Video after the jump. More»
