Here we have a leaked picture of the facelifted BMW M5. This luxury performance sedan comes with a revised grille with larger vertical kidney slats, new headlights and tweaked tail-lights. Under the hood, power is expected to come with the current 4.4-liter V8 twin-turbocharged engine that outputs 412kW and 680Nm. [CarAdvice]
Check out the latest styling and performance packages for the BMW E92 M3 by G-Power. Outside, the car received an Aero Package ‘RS’ which consists of a new front spoiler, boot lid including tear-off edge, a new hood and a custom rear wing or the stock M3 GTS rear wing. Under the hood, the engine received the SK III Sporty Drive supercharger kit, enabling it to output a total of 720HP. [AR]
The next generation BMW M3 will be introduced at the Geneva Motor Show next year. The sedan is powered by a turbocharged straight-six engine with a dual clutch gearbox, producing approximately 450 hp (335 kW / 456 PS) and 480 lb-ft (650 Nm) of torque. Too bad, there is no info on pricing at this moment. [WorldCarFans]
BMW is ready to launch the M3 Lime Rock Park Edition in the United States. The car uses a 4.0-liter V8 engine, producing 414 hp (309 kW/ 420 PS) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque. This engine enables the car to accelerate from 0-60mph in 4.7 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h). The BMW M3 Lime Rock Park Edition also features a Fire Orange exterior with carbon fiber accents and a titanium exhaust system. Available only 200 units, the BMW M3 Lime Rock Park Edition retails for $70,995 each. [WorldCarFans]
BMW will launch the M135i Coupe in the U.S. market in early 2014. This coupe is powered by a turbocharged 3.0-litre straight-six engine, which is combined with a choice of a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic transmission. This engine configuration produces 320-hp at 5,800 rpm with a maximum torque of 332 lb-ft between 1,300 and 4,500 rpm. No word on pricing at this time. [egmCarTech]
The diesel-powered 2013 BMW 7 Series will be released in the United States very soon. The car is powered by a 3.0-liter turbo-diesel inline-six, producing 265 horsepower and 425 pound-feet of torque. The diesel-powered BMW 7 Series will be a competitor to the Mercedes-Benz S350 Bluetec and Audi A8 3.0 TDI. [Autoblog]
