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1991 BMW 850i: The convertible always hope and never

BMW 850i


If you had a BMW 850i, I turn to convertible BMW?

When at the beginning of the nineties BMW launched the new BMW Series 8 and indita, (successor to the 6 Series coupe), many expected to see a convertible version, however BMW ever decided to make this sport a cabriolet BMW version insignia. An owner of a daring BMW 850i coupe 1991, made the conversion to this new convertible vehicle, which is on sale for BMW $ 25,900. Despite the imperfections that we find understandable in a convertible of this type, we are impressed to see a single BMW 8-Series convertible.

This car BMW could be a great piece BMW for those who always expect to enjoy the wind in an 8 series, but personal opinion, I would prefer to find one in your state.

Tags: BMW 850i, new BMW, 2010, 850i, new BMW Series 8

Unconfirmed: All news from BMW for 2009

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What can we expect from BMW in 2009? Although we have nothing confirmed yet, we have a schedule made by our friends BMWBlog, which are interesting developments.

We already knew that during the next Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS 2009) will have the official presentation of the new generation of the BMW Z4, but in March next year BMW will present several innovations at the Geneva Auto Show. In that event finally hear a conceptual Progressive Activity Sedan (PAS), which combines elements of the BMW 5 Series and BMW X6, while it also will debut the Concept eDrive, which could correspond to a BMW Series 1 or BMW 3 driven by a motor electrical Individual BMW Z4 and a Rolls-Royce 102EX, better known as the RR4. Only a few weeks later, we have in Shanghai, will have the new flagship BMW 760Li sedan.

Later in September, during the Frankfurt Auto Show, the brand's blue and white saltire submit the final versions of the PAS and the BMW MINI Crossover. Finally, although even without filing date will andalusia Z Vision Concept, model driven by an electric motor and represent the "sport of the future." Although nothing is confirmed, it appears that 2009 will be a great year for BMW enthusiasts.

Tags: BMW, new BMW, 2009, Z4, 5 Series, X6, Series 1

Italy: BMW lost in the "War of the Clones"

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According to the Italian courts the CEO is not a clone of the X5

Although the picture above does not correspond to a first-generation BMW X5, but the Chinese SUV Shuanghuan BMW CEO, surprisingly Italian court has ruled that it is not a clone of the SUV cross the mark of blue and white. It was not the only battle between a European and a Chinese manufacturer, which introduced a year ago Shuanghuan andalusia "Noble", which is basically a replica of the Smart Fortwo, so Mercedes-Benz threatened to sue. Shortly after this, BMW is looking forward to the CEO, an obvious copy andalusia BMW X5 (E53), so last summer brand Bavaria Shuanghuan faced in the courts of Munich and won the case. When in early 2007 began the distribution of Shuanghuan CEO SUVs, BMW took legal action again, but this time in the Italian judicial system, so a few days ago when they met the Germans knew that their demands had been rejected.

To date we have sold over 200 units of the CEO and is expected to market a total of BMW 1200 in some European countries. Just would like to see the view of the Italian courts if it is a clone of the Lamborghini Murcielago in China.

Tags: BMW, new BMW, 2010

Spy Photos: BMW continues with the development of a four-door coupe?

BMW four-door coupe


A few weeks ago we learned that BMW has canceled the development of the new 8 Series flagship sedan, based on the BMW CS Concept, which was designed primarily to address Mercedes CLS, Maserati Quattroporte and Porsche Panamera. Now we have spy photos taken in the vicinity of the BMW headquarters in Germany, which exhibited a BMW 7 Series front end which is very similar to that met in the BMW Concept CS. Recall that the four-door coupe of the brand's blue and white cross, based on the new generation BMW 7 Series, so these images could confirm that the BMW 8 series would be in full swing. Is it really canceled the development of the BMW 8 Series? We hope not.

Tags: BMW, new BMW, 2010, four-door coupe

BMW M Division: Financial Crisis? Where? When?

BMW M Division


The new BMW M3 and its variants represent a great success for BMW M GmbH

Because the money is not as readily available as usual, consumers simply canceled or postponed their large purchases such as buying a new car. BMW In general, this has impacted very negatively on the local and global automotive industry, which is why many manufacturers are doing to fight malabares plight. A different situation is being experienced by BMW M Division (BMW M GmbH) since August of this year has sold more cars during the same period last year. And what happened after the deepening crisis after last September? Well, until the end of November, the M division of BMW has sold another BMW 6000 cars, so sales have increased 50 percent over the previous year.

BMW attributes this success to the new range of sports BMW M3 (coupe, sedan and cabriolet), which are added to those already enshrined sedans and coupes BMW M5 / M6 Convertibles.

Tags: BMW, new BMW, 2010, M Division

BMW turbo engines produced for the new M Series

BMW new M Series


Above the new M3's V8 engine, and down the image of a turbo compressor

After two decades of history built naturally aspirated engine, the BMW M division has decided to take a new direction with the development of new machines and BMW direct-injection turbo feeders for the next models of the future. The German company has argued that the decision was due to the stringent new emissions standards that lay ahead, and the high cost of manufacture of the V8 and V10 engines that are equipped in their models BMW M3, BMW M5 and BMW M6.
Another reason could be the tendency of its major rivals Audi and Mercedes-Benz to build engines and turbo supercargados, excellent performance and efficiency. As a clarifying example, 3.0 liters engine BMW dual turbo six in line, could reach to the BMW M3 4.0 liters V8, with only some modifications and adjustments.
The first BMW M-Series engine that will keep a BMW turbo, the BMW X6 will drive M, 4.4 liters V8 with dual turbo, capable of delivering 500 horsepower and 516 lbs.-ft of torque. It is rumored that the same machine will be installed in the next BMW M5 whose debut is slated for late 2010.

Tags: BMW M Series, new BMW, 2010, M Series

VIDEO: BMW Performance (Part Two)

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Two weeks ago, BMW released a video on the air that had little short of what will be the new BMW 3 Series Performance edition. Now, the manufacturer has to reveal the second part of the video, which can be observed more closely the new accessories for this special version and will also be available for BMW Series 1. Through the images, there was a body crafted in carbon fiber, competition seats, a sportier lever, a wheel, which contains an BMW LED interface to communicate to the pilot the lap times, acceleration and speed ceiling, plus more powerful brake pistons. Turn your computer speakers to hear the engine roar BMW Performance and admírelo in the video below.

Tags: BMW, new BMW, 2010

BMW announces prices for the 335d and X5 xDrive35d

BMW 335d and X5 xDrive35d



BMW has announced today the official prices for all its new diesel models in 2009 during a live transmission. Both the BMW 335d and the BMW X5 xDrive35d equipped double turbo diesel 3.0 liters capable of delivering 265 horsepower and an impressive 425 lbs-ft of torque. It should be emphasized that the machine builder's logo, a BMW V12 to 6.0 liters gasoline, spent 444 pounds-feet, a figure very similar to the diesel version which has just half cylinders and cylinders. That if, due to the enormous torque of the engine, the only available transmission is a BMW 6-speed automatic Steptronic, as a manual system would erode too quickly.

The sedan will accelerate to 60 miles per hour in just over six seconds, while the SUV will have to add one more second while official. The retail price for the BMW 335d which includes transportation costs, start from the $ 44,725 U.S. dollars, while the BMW X5 xDrive BMW 35d will make from $ 52,025.

The interesting thing about these two models is that both qualify for the plan of the Internal Revenue Service IRS, as engines for the generation of tax credit, so the above values may decrease. To simply compare the VW Jetta TDi 2009 model gets a credit of BMW $ 1300 U.S. dollars, while the Mercedes-Benz GL320 BlueTec is $ 1800. The first fleet of diesel BMW dealers to reach the final of the year, but the BMW 335d will be led by the privileged few at the Los Angeles Auto Show next week.

Tags: BMW 335d and X5 xDrive35d, new BMW, 2010, 335d

BMW decided not to produce Concept CS

BMW Concept CS


Unfortunately, BMW will not have a "coupe" four-door

Unfortunately, the current global economic crisis has claimed another victim: the BMW Concept CS. The German manufacturer has cited a lack of profitability as the main cause of the cancellation of the project. The last quarter of 2008, the house of the blue and white saltire was profitable at 1.3% in its global operations, so the BMW Concept CS as a sedan only contribute to further decrease this rate limited. Thus the new BMW 7 Series will remain, for now, atop the BMW range.

Instead of focusing on the development of the BMW Concept CS, BMW's engineers are focused on developing new and efficient mechanical systems including motors and electric hybrids, in addition to carrying out the project BMW EfficientDynamics. An upcoming release by the BMW Group will be the new MINI E electric propulsion for the next Los Angeles Auto Show, while there is speculation of a new city car to be raised to the BMW Isetta brand.

Tags: BMW Concept CS, new BMW, 2010, Concept CS

BMW to sell engines to Mercedes-Benz, among others

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It has been reported recently that BMW is in talks with other manufacturers (some great rival) in order to sell more of its engines and transmissions. Indeed, the development director for BMW, Klaus Draeger, told the magazine Auto Motor BMW und Sport that the mark of Munich has established a series of talks with Mercedes-Benz, in order to carry out the process.

While Draeger did not give many details, it is predicted that the new BMW fitted into the new BMW 7 Series and the Baby Rolls-Royce sedan, the machine could be in question for Mercedes, who have the motor for Class S and the Maybach. On the other hand nothing is said about six of the successful online dual turbo fitted in the BMW 335i, which could also replace the Mercedes V6 that used to change its six-line discontinued in the mid-nineties. Draeger if confirmed, however, that some manufacturers have approached BMW for its diesel technology. The use of BMW engines and transmissions in common, seems to be the future trend for all manufacturers.

Tags: BMW, new BMW, 2010, Mercedes-Benz