Archive for the ‘BMW’ Category

In Leipzig, BMW was the first time a real view of his sports car with a plug-in hybrid. The 2 +2- seater is only 1.24 meters high and is driven by three motors. The three-cylinder turbo diesel comes with two electric motors to a system power of 328 hp.

This is sports car in 4.8 seconds from zero to 100 km / h acceleration of 3.76 liters diesel and still gets by. Distances up to 50 kilometers should be able to drive the car electrically. For up to 700 km of additional coverage includes a 25-liter fuel tank on board. Read the rest of this entry »

The second part of the message of the German manufacturer recalls the journey. We have taken literally, traveling in a few days near 2000 km, just to taste the joys of travel just mentioned on the cover of the catalog advertising. Deflorons immediately suspense: we were not disappointed! The BMW 530D available to us by the importer, by the sum of its excellent road manners, should not suffer too much competition. Mechanically, the 530 D includes the booster module that drives the other between 730 D. Nothing to say, this engine which is already showing brilliant in the 7 or the 5 GT here two to three hundred pounds less to move. This means if it shows at home in the year, ably assisted in our case the automatic transmission in eight reports mounted on our optional 530 D. Read the rest of this entry »

Porsche Panamera, Aston Martin Rapide, Maserati Quattroporte – supersport minivan everywhere. Not only from BMW. Until now. reveal all people in China, the Munich CS concept car. “The maximum stimulation of the CS comes from the pleasure to take over the steering wheel by hand,” it says at BMW . The Bavarians are the Shanghai Auto Show which featured a study on Gran Turismo from that will soon against cars such as Maserati Quattroporte, Aston Martin Rapide and Porsche Panamera is likely compete. It is not yet decided whether he will go into production, but who reads in the statements of leaders between the lines, on a real implementation of the CS should have little doubt. Rarely, a BMW was so wide and deep – it measures just 1.36 meters in height and is an impressive 5.10 meters long. Read the rest of this entry »

The diesel version of Class 7 may be more interesting as it looks. Called to make long journeys, the road shown admirable qualities, both in its consumption (really correct) than performance (acceleration and amazing times for a diesel. And the noise level remains quite acceptable. A great success for the Bavarian company, who certainly excels at building diesel high quality.

Regarding the interior, ergonomics borders on flawless, even if we admit that in respect of its tariff the manufacturer demonstrated some petty matter of standard equipment, especially as the options will pay a high price here! Finally, it should be pointed out that the vehicle will not please everyone, but in both cases, we are here, we loved and we welcome BMW in its audacity.  Read the rest of this entry »

A modern, perhaps even considered outrageous by some admirers of the Bavarian company. This explains why this model was not up to the expectations of its commercial manufacturer. Shame in our opinion, because the fluidity of the line is perfectly controlled, and contains an interior that could stand up, be a most enjoyable that we have never been given a try. Besides the quality of occasions, the engine of this version of the 745i class 7 offers exceptional benefits of flexibility and roundness. What you offer great driving sensations of this beautiful road in town as well as on long journeys.  Read the rest of this entry »

Bayerische Motoren Werke extends its range to 4×4. But beware, not any 4X4! On pace for a surprisingly sporty car category, the BMW X3 not hesitate to borrow curves sedans (as demonstrated in front of the vehicle).

The engine, turbo diesel common rail direct injection, Read the rest of this entry »

After the X3 is to break the X5 version Bavarian firm has decided to address to provide a magnificent diesel. This is really not bad because the versions species showed themselves rather demanding in terms of fuel consumption. Normal we will tell you, when you see the size of the monster that this mechanism must be carried. Of around 2100 kg, the balance is perfect with a suspension and a braking system on top, making this car particularly agile and stable. Note however that for a driving more comfortable, the assistant manager variable and leveling are optional at a hefty price tag, unfortunately.  Read the rest of this entry »

With two front seats only, is the ideal car for spirited singles or young couples without children. Sports she displays her curves in a spirit both resourceful, say the same, a little fluff, but who knows how to stay put and bourgeois. The interior is no exception, and as the BMW 645 CSI Cabriolet 3.0i this version of the Z4 (Z3 kind of upscale) provides exceptional comfort for a convertible.  Read the rest of this entry »

Perhaps the secret of success for the [Ch]3 is that it anticipated all toghether the competition six years before. It is not surprise therefore that BMW follows also similar tactic with the [Ch]1, the moment where the dearest friend Audi has announced the beginning of production of Q3 in t o 2011.

As he is obvious and from the first photographs that it published the German trade name, the [Ch]1 has several changes from her original form that was presented in the last year’s lounge of Paris. It adopts firstly the mask with the [eymegethi] kidneys that appear that it will constitute common place for the models make in the future, while in the [piso] part it brings also to us in the mind the lines of new line 5 GT. Read the rest of this entry »

The [tetrathyro] hybrid of BMW with obvious the coupes genes and the fifth door with opening [ala] Skoda Superb, beyond the advanced for the age-group planning, give us a first idea for befalling new 5[ara].

With length of 5 metres despite the two thousandth, persons make make reason for spaces of corresponding line 7.

Under the bonnet will take place the two turbos petrol engines of Bavarian factory, that is to say six-cylinder [trilitros] 306 horses (535i GT) and the V8 of 4,4 litres and 407 horses (550i GT). Read the rest of this entry »