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hamann bmw 5 series touring f11

HAMANN BMW 5 Series Touring F11

Hamann Motorsport are ready with the special aerodynamics package for the latest BMW 5-Series Touring – F11. The tuning is based on the M-technology package and features four integrated LED daytime running lights and larger air inlets. The body kit includes new front lip spoiler, modified side skirts, new rear bumper with diffuser and two spoilers at the rear and at the roof. The car stands on enormous 21” light alloy wheels – Anodized Edition Race Design. They feature matt black centra

1936 bmw 328

1936 BMW 328

An iconic BMW model has celebrates its 75th anniversary. BMW 328 built between 1936 and 1940 laid down a milestone in automotive history and was the most successful sports car of the 1930s on the racing scene. This model combined everything that a race car needs - agility, acceleration, reliability and lightweight construction. BMW 328 has decent performance and it is fast even now. The car weighs just 780kg and the engine develops 80PS. The top speed is 155 km/h, so it was one of the quic

bmw 1-series m is faster than e92 m3 at hockenheimring

BMW 1-Series M is faster than E92 M3 at Hockenheimring

BMW 1-Series M once again proved, that it is amazing small sports car. It managed to outrun the bigger and more powerful E92 M3 around Hockenheimring circuit in Germany. Sport Auto took a stock 1 Series M Coupe and let it race against a current-generation (E92) M3 with ZCP competition package and dual-clutch transmissi

bmw motorsport - m3 gt

BMW Motorsport - M3 GT

BMW Motorsport is preparing their cars for the very important endurance race - 24-hour Le Mans. Together with 52 other cars, the two BMW M3 GTs with car numbers 55 and 56 took to the “Circuit de la Sarthe” on Sunday, completing a total of 147 laps. The team collected very useful data, which will be used for the settings of the M3 GT race cars. The 24h Le Mans race will be held on 11th/12th June 2011, so the team has a month and a half to prepare the two BMWs. The No.55 BMW M3 GT, with

alfa romeo 4c gta us

Alfa Romeo 4C GTA US

A great news for all American fans of Alfa Romeo. The brand will debut at the US market with Alfa Romeo 4C GTA. CEO of Fiat and Chrysler Sergio Marchionne confirmed the fact and Alfa Romeo will also hit the market with an SUV, which based on the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Alfa Romeo 4C is set to go in series production. The car is inspired by the 33 Stradale and the staggering 8C Competizione. 4C is powered by a 1750Tbi with 200HP mated to a new automatic Alfa TCT twin dry-clutch gearbox. The ac

2011 bmw z4 gt3

2011 BMW Z4 GT3

2011 BMW Z4 GT3 is designed specially for private racing teams. The new version of the racing car includes aerodynamic modifications, advanced engine management system, a steel safety cell, and a variety of CFRP components. The aerodynamics package includes front and rear wings, bonnet, roof, fenders and many other components are made of carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP). The new Z4 GT3 is powered by a new 4.4 liter V8 mated to a a 6-speed sequential gearbox. There are no further spe

5-series electric by bmw brilliance

5-Series Electric by BMW Brilliance

BMW has teamed-up with its joint venture partner Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd. to unleash a completely new concept vehicle at the display of the upcoming Auto Shanghai 2011 – BMW 5 Series Electric Vehicle. Representing a prototype of a premium-segment plug-in hybrid sedan, the soon-to-be-premiered 5 Series Electric Vehicle by BMW Brilliance Automotive is based upon the long wheelbase version of the BMW 5 Series Sedan, developed exclusively for the Chinese market. The new ride

bmw x1 m-package

BMW X1 M-Package

BMW will offer M package accessories for the small crossover X1. The package includes front and rear bumpers as well as side skirts. The wheel arches are modified, too. The interior boats sport steering wheel, M-badging door sills and M-gear shifter. However, BMW is considering an M version of X1. There are no official data, but the crossover will feature an aerodynamic body kit, sports suspension and huge brake system. X1M is expected to be powered by the same engine as 1-Series M �

bmw m3 gts sedan concept

BMW M3 GTS Sedan Concept

BMW has introduced M3 E90 GTS Concept (Sedan), which follows the M3 E92 GTS (Coupe). However, the Sedan is still a concept car and didn’t get the full GTS specification.Probably, the M3 E90 GTS will be powered by the same 4.4 liter V8 with 450PS (331 kW) as the Coupe version. This is a revised version of the well-know 4.0 liter V8 in a regular M3, which delivers 420PS (309 kW).M3 GTS Sedan Concept includes 19” alloys, huge brake system, rear boot lid spoiler and the black kidney grills. The

prior design bmw 5-series f10

Prior Design BMW 5-Series F10

Right after the unveiling of 2012 BMW M5 F10 Concept, Prior Design has introduced its aerodynamic kit for the new 5-Series. Still, the tuning company didn’t release any further information about its project except some small pictures. However, the aerodynamic kit includes refined front bumper, new rear bumper and modified side skirts. Our opinion is that the front looks a lot better than M5 variant, but he rear still looks like it is designed by Audi. Prior F10 also received huge wheels

2012 bmw m5 concept

2012 BMW M5 Concept

Finally, the 2012 BMW F10 M5 Concept is revealed. The coverage of the car started back in 2007 with some spy photos and little information. However, BMW has recently launched several video clips with some winter testing of the new M5. Still, the car was partly covered and no information about the drive train was released. Here are some pictures of 2012 F10 M5, but there are no official information for the performance characteristics of the sport sedan. The media release is expected on April 7

vorsteiner bmw e93 m3 cabrio

Vorsteiner BMW E93 M3 Cabrio

Vorsteiner has just released its first exterior custom component (VRS Cabrio Boot Lid) for the BMW’s E93 - 3 and M3 Series. Manufactured from Pre Preg Autoclave carbon fiber and designed using the latest technology, the all-new VRS Cabrio Boot Lid guarantees astonishing stiffness, strength and durability yet is fully compatible with the sophisticated convertible technology on the E93 M3 Cabrio. The new Vorsteiner Cabrio Boot Lid is demonstrated on a specially prepared show vehicle - Vors