2014 BMW M4 Concept Release Date

2014 BMW M4 Concept Release Date - BMW has yet to confirm what the new M3 and M4 models will be packed , but the VIN information found on the web show car will get their power from the inline six-cylinder engine 3.0 - liter S55 encoded . That makes it sound very much like a high-performance derivative of the N55 , twin -scroll turbo engine used in the BMW 335i , among others .

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Power must be good at about 416 horsepower , equivalent to the output of the current M3 coupe - but perhaps with more area under the curve , which is to say : more torque . Good torque . Unconfirmed reports have previously suggested a six -cylinder output of M to be around 450 horsepower , courtesy of a new 3.3 -liter displacement and two - or possibly three - turbocharger . It seems less likely because the production is getting closer .

See the spy shots , we see only what we expect , given the appearance of the 2014 4 - Series cars are based . Lowered suspension , big wheels and brakes , plus quad exhaust tips all say this is the performance version of the car .

BMW has just shown off the new M4 , M3 Coupe replacement , in the form of concept and in 2014 Detroit Auto Show in January we will see the quilts come from the production version , shown here as a prototype . BMW engineers have become a little more relaxed about the camouflage gear now that M4 concept car has been revealed although some details on the production version is still hidden .

Such as the M3 , which is also set to debut in Detroit in January , M4 is expected to drop 4.0 - liter V - 8 of the M3 range is currently in favor of straight-six turbo engine . BMW recently sound tempting new plant , which has a similar husky with a 3.2 - liter straight- six used in the M3 two generations ago .

2014 BMW M4 Release Date

2014 BMW M4 will go on sale this spring

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2015 BMW X5 F15 Release Date

2015 BMW X5 F15 Release Date - Testing on F15 X5 M starts last year [first appearance], but the present mules down a lot of camouflage. What is revealed is wqzxc the expected signature of M components - large front air intakes, aggressive sideskirts and rear diffuser, blue M brakes, and cross-drilled rotors (a first for any model X5). We also get a better look at the quad exhaust pipes, unlike the current X5 M, featuring a new canted design (as we have seen in the prototype F82 M4).

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Two F15 X5s only visible during transport in a cargo plane and while they remain camouflaged exterior (prior express exterior photo below), we get a good clear look at their interiors.

As seen in previous spy shots, F15 X5 has a padded dashboard and display design is more driver-centric dashboard and upright than wqzxc the current X5. You can see the black gauge panel, a large free-standing navigational / LCD screen and the new iDrive Touch infotainment system.

The U.S. will receive the following models in the first year models: sDrive35i, xDrive35i, xDrive35d, xDrive50i. All of these models wqzxc will begin production in August 2013, except xDrive35d which began production in December 2013. European models are listed here.

2015 BMW X5 F15 Release Date

2015 BMW X5 F15 will go on sale some time in 2014

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2015 BMW M235i Convertible Release Date

2015 BMW M235i Convertible Release Date - The M235i Convertible will be offered with a fabric roof and will have enough interior space for four people. wqzxc The exterior will be distinguished by exceptional BMW M Performance package that includes a front apron with large air intake vents and three-dimensional covers, impressive rear apron with dual exhaust pipes, and 18 "M double-spoke light alloy wheels.

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Currently BMW 1-Series M Coupe has a fair share of success in the market, so that BMW plans to develop a replacement for it should not surprise anyone. wqzxc New sports coupe will be based on the next generation of 2-Series and will most likely be badged the M253i (known as the M135i Coupe to date). A coupe version will be unveiled at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show, while the convertible version will arrive later in 2014.

The M235i future will be powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine that delivers a total of 316 HP. Engine recently announced in the M135i, wqzxc but according to Autoweek, this engine has been certified for U.S. sales.

2015 BMW M235i Convertible Release Date

2015 BMW M235i Commencing with sales in the beginning of 2014.

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2015 BMW 1 Series Release Date Concept

2015 BMW 1 Series Release Date Concept - 1-Series GT models will also offer all-wheel drive and plug-in hybrid version is also planned, with the first two having been in 2012 the Active Tourer Concept. wqzxc Base engine will be a turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder, which we recently sampled, and it will join the four-cylinder unit and the more powerful version of the plug-in hybrid.

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As you may have guessed by the rival list, the seven-seat BMW 1-Series GT may not be offered in the U.S. In fact, wqzxc we do not expect any of the new range of BMW 1-Series will be offered in local showrooms.

Given the premium position, size and compact seven-seat configuration, the vehicle will not have a direct competitor, though more affordable Fiat 500L, which will soon spawn a seven-seat version, wqzxc could prove an alternative. Other potential competitors include slightly larger Mazda Mazda5, Opel Zafira and the Volkswagen Sharan, even though all of these are targeted at families on a budget.

Create a new niche BMW came out again, with the latest prototype signifies a premium seven-seat compact MPV is on the horizon. This vehicle is basically a seven-seat version of the upcoming 1-Series Gran Turismo, wqzxc which will display the five seats in the standard configuration and a model of the first to ride the new platform front-wheel-drive BMW when it debuts later this year.

Seven-seat versions, distinguished by the back door stretched and extra long rear overhang, should arrive before the end of 2014.

2015 BMW 1 Series Release Date

2015 BMW 1 Series Sedan likely to be sold early 2014 or mid-2014

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2016 BMW M8 Release Date Price

2016 BMW M8 Release Date Price - M8 will be built on a platform i8, futuristic carbon fiber plug-in hybrid that uses some components of the 5-series. Such as BMW downsizes main models and introduce the electric car, wqzxc it runs the risk of degrading the image of the sport. A car like the M8 will burnish the reputation of BMW Motorsports.

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BMW M8 is the first supercar from blue-spinner crew since 1981, when the last of the 453 BMW M1 for sale. M8 coupe will feature a little retro design cues, but also state-of-the-art gasoline-powertrain technology. wqzxc Structure and the body will be using lightweight materials, such as carbon fiber, aluminum, magnesium, titanium and even, in pursuit of a target weight of 2760 pounds.

BMW boss Norbert Reithofer not a fan of this car, but the head of BMW M GmbH, Friedrich Nitschke, is. The top of the boss could cancel the project at the last minute. wqzxc The reason: M8 is not strictly in accordance with the strategy of the 21st century technology of BMW, which focuses on alternative powertrains and smart connectivity.

An upgraded version of the M5 which is direct-injected 4.4-liter TwinPower Turbo, wqzxc coupled to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic. BMW engineers talking 600-650 horsepower

2016 BMW M8 Release Date Price

2016 BMW M8 estimed As in BMW centenary year in 2016, M8 price target is € 250,000, or $ 330,000 at current exchange rates.

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2014 BMW M5 Release Date

2014 BMW M5 Release Date - Unlike the version that is more pedestrian-5-series, M5 does not receive fresh new front and rear bumpers, wqzxc and, then, the changes will be recognized only by the initiated. Among them are a new grille with twin fingers shiny and logos M5, which is reminiscent of the original M5, there is now a full LED lights, and taillights received a new, and less messy, inner. Benefits of the new interior, slightly retro-style three-spoke steering wheel are both found in the M6-which replaces the previous, slightly swollen tiller. There are a few more chrome strip on the inside, and the iDrive system now recognizes handwriting input, such as the Audi over crust.

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All of these changes are good, but what really excite us is an optional competition package. It will be offered with a still undisclosed price in 2014 M5, M6 and also the third model coupe, cabriolet, and the Gran Coupe. wqzxc This package bumps horsepower 560-575, which cut a tenth of a second 0-60 times from each model, with the exception of the M6 ​​cabrio. This means that the M5, so equipped, it would require 4.1 seconds to do the deed. Real-world numbers can be more profitable, we recorded a 0-to-60 time of just 3.6 seconds in the current test generation M5. Top speed, of course, will be limited to 155 mph with an option to increase it to 190 governor. Customers can continue to choose between either a seven-speed dual-clutch six-speed automatic and manual.

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To visually distinguish the M5 is equipped with the Competition package, wqzxc BMW soaring above 20-inch aluminum wheels and aggressive specially designed black and chrome exhaust system. The result is a subtle, but enough to draw the attention of lovers of the brand.

Even more important than the speed improvement is improvement in handling, Competition package adds a revised, stiffer suspension with stabilizer strong, wqzxc which is geek-speak elastokinematics for flexible suspension components, such as bushings-have been adjusted, as has the M-spec rear differential. When it's all said and done, the vehicle sits lower by 0.4 inches. Hydraulic power steering is more direct than in the standard M5. And the M Dynamic mode, which can be selected by the driver, even more aggressively tuned with this package. Carbon-ceramic brakes, which provide the ultimate in performance edge, remains optional.

2014 BMW M5 Price and Release Date

The 2014 BMW M5 goes on sale in July 2013, price BMW M5 starts at $92,425

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2014 BMW X3 Release Date

2014 BMW X3 Release Date - While no visible trace X3-focused, light off-roading is not separated list of BMW X3 ability. All models come with BMW X3 xDrive all-wheel drive system, wqzxc which divides the power delivery 40/60 percent and very good for traction and keep the peace when the road surface slippery. It sends 60 percent of torque to the rear wheels in normal driving, but can flex to send 100 percent to the rear.

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With seating for five, the X3 has a 19-cubic feet of rear storage area large swells to 56.6 cubic feet when the rear seats folded down. wqzxc All rear seats now have a ski pass-through and 40:20:40 segments for better flexibility and folding backrest. At the rear, there is a carved space for the legs, under the front seat, and towering headroom. We recommend the sport seats in front of them for an extended thigh and side bolsters more aggressive strengthening, they may feel more assertive at first, but they are better in supporting distance. And throughout the cabin, BMW has been paying attention to the details.

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All X3 models have a power tailgate, power front seats, automatic climate control, a garage door opener, fog lights, rain-sensing wipers, dynamic cruise control, wqzxc Bluetooth, and an audio system with 205 watts, 12 speakers, USB port, and HD radio satellite. BMW iDrive system is standard, too, and for 2014 received a significant upgrade, to version 4.2 - which has a much improved navigation, plus the easier navigation, a new split-screen layout, improved voice recognition, and 3D city maps. Technology Package brings a lot of top-tech items, including navigation, head-up display, traffic information, real-time, Remote Services, and BMW applications. If not, options such as Lane Departure Warning, Dynamic Damper Control, heated rear seats, and adaptive lighting is not much to offer, even among luxury-brand crossovers this size.

Safety features include all the usual airbags, anti-lock brakes, and stability of the system. In Sport mode, the driver of the navigation and iDrive equipped X3 can customize that Sport mode for stability control different levels.

2014 BMW X3 Release Date and Prices

The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of the 2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i starts at just over $ 40,000 and can quickly escalate from there. An X3 xDrive35i starts at around $ 45,600 and can easily top $ 56,000. 2014 BMW X1 will release late 2013

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2014 BMW X1 Release Date

2014 BMW X1 Release Date - BMW X1 is a well equipped and fun to drive as well as other small BMW. wqzxc It is essentially a smaller version of the X3, and X1 uses the same engine as its big brother. They include a powerful yet efficient engine turbocharged four-cylinder or even more powerful 300-horsepower turbocharged inline-6. X1 is also 6.6 inches shorter and 5 inches shorter in height than the X3, and the dimensions help deliver sporty and agility are much larger rivals can not provide.

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The cabin is typical BMW X1, meaning clear gauges, sensible ergonomics and a solid build and quality materials throughout. wqzxc BMW iDrive electronic interface may seem complicated before you adjust yourself, but overall, it works well enough to control a variety of audio, navigation and functionality of smartphones, thanks to the simple menu design and fast processing time.

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The driving position is more SUV than a sedan. You sit high and peeked under the sculpted hood X1. The steering wheel is chunky and contributes to the sensation that this is a driver's car than a grocery getter. wqzxc We have found that the seat base in the sDrive28i poor lumbar support and lateral strengthening, so we recommend choosing to sport seats are available, which solves both of these problems. Rear seat is a bit flat (to allow it to be folded a bit flat), and as expected, legroom and headroom for tall adults more stringent. X1 is also not a good choice for parents with children who are very small, as big a rear-facing child safety seats will likely force you to move the front seats comfortably ahead.

The sDrive28i comes standard with 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, foglamps, automatic wipers, cruise control, automatic climate control, eight-way manual front seats, wqzxc leatherette premium vinyl upholstery, a tilt steering wheel-and-telescoping, Bluetooth phone connectivity , iDrive electronics interface and eight-speaker sound system with CD player, auxiliary audio input,  HD radio and iPod / USB audio interface. The xDrive28i adds all-wheel drive and hill descent control.

Every 2014 BMW X1 comes standard with antilock disc brakes (with automatic brake drying), wqzxc brake standby, front seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, front-seat active head restraints and stability / traction control and (the xDrive version) hill descent control.

2014 BMW X1 Release Date and Prices 

The 2014 BMW X1 compact crossover went on sale in Europe in November, The all-wheel-drive xDrive28i starts at $ 33,395, while the top-line xDrive35i goes for $ 39,495.

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2014 BMW Z4 Roadster Review Price Release

2014 BMW Z4 Roadster Review Price Release - To drive, the new Z4 sDrive35is is pretty much the same as its predecessor, wqzxc which was a fun car under the right circumstances with the chassis rear-wheel-drive that has enough adjustment, so you can rely on the efforts of the machine to kick the tail out when the DSC (dynamic stability control) turned off.

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Still there are some signs of scuttle shake on bad roads pockmarked, wqzxc but for most of the new BMW rides well. Remains a weak point steering, electro-mechancial system speed-sensitive. While well-weighted, it does not have the consistency, proving a direct extension center and become less deadly as the key directly applied. 2014 BMW Z4 Roadster will go on sale in the U.S. in March, price at about $64,800

The turbocharged 3.0-liter in-line six-cylinder petrol engine was tested in the Z4 sDrive35is is hardly new, but it remains wqzxc the most attractive of the five machines are manufactured with a lot of low end torque and a willingness to rev when conditions allow. Sounds great, too: there is a pleasant growl under load mechanical and booming exhaust on overrun.

Longitudinally mounted engine gives 335bhp - 20bhp more than the naturally aspirated 3.4-liter flat-six petrol unit wqzxc used in the Porsche Boxster S. In combination with a seven-speed dual clutch gearbox standard, it provides class-leading roadster with a BMW straight-line performance: Z4 sDrive35is official 0-62mph time by 0.3sec beat Boxster S in just 4.8sec.

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2014 BMW 5 Series LCI Release Date

2014 BMW 5 Series LCI Release Date - The 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engine choices for the BMW 5-Series square measure possible to stay unchanged for the facelifted model. it's expected that the updated 5-Series are going to be introduced at the 2013 Shanghai Motor Show in Gregorian calendar month this year. we are able to expect the facelifted 5-Series to hit the Indian dealerships later this year.

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The interiors are expected to urge updated with minor changes, which can embrace a replacement iDrive system borrowed from its elder sib, the 7-Series. The Chinese market is probably going to urge the 535Li version, that is that the long-wheelbase version of the regular 5-Series measure 5039 millimeter long. The long-wheelbase version is completely being designed and designed at BMW’s metropolis plant in China.

2014 BMW 5 Series LCI will go on sale in U.S in august