Motorcycle tuning and custom motorcycle builds are just as popular as the car counterpart. And there are plenty bikes out there that can attest to that. And behind any tuning project is a busy mind, bending the vehicle into shapes that leave by-standers in awe. HP2 Speed Cruiser And if you ever saw a peculiar looking BMW bike roaming the...
Back throughout history, the Germans and Italians have had a few collaborations. They didn't always end well. In the present, things are a bit different. Audi have shown us that they can work with the Italians to create some stunning results. Question is, can these fragile relations be improved upon by a fan of Ferrari? Ferrari Enzo replica What if...
Sportec prepared a comprehensive tuning kit for the current-generation of the BMW X6. The German model gets a power boost from 300hp and 406Nm of torque to 370hp and 749Nm of torque. These improvements are available for the 3.0-liter diesel powerplant, additional power being obtained thanks to a new air intake and a revised ECU. BMW X6 tuned by Sportec...
Here we have some spy photos with the upcoming BMW 2 Series, the Coupe model to be more precise. We already got the opportunity to see the open-top version of the new German model prototype few months ago. BMW 2 Series Coupe spied The new model will gain several centimeters in dimensions compared to the current 1 Series and will...
BMW officially unveiled the new BMW Z4, a model which receives subtle styling improvements being a facelift of the current generation of the German roadster. In the U.S., the 2014 BMW Z4 will be offered with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder unit offering 240hp, a more powerful 3.0-liter with 300hp and 335hp but also a 2.0-liter turbocharged with an output of 154...
BMW released official photos and details on the new M6 GranCoupe, a model which is expected to go on sale in Germany in May while U.S. customers will get the new model next summer. Under the hood we find a 4.4-liter V8 unit capable to deliver 560 horsepower and 680Nm of torque. The acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is...
The Germans at BMW revealed the i3 Coupe Concept, a prototype we talked several times in the past months. The electric model is part of BMW's i range of eco-friendly vehicles and, most probably, foreshadows an upcoming production model. BMW i3 Coupe Concept Under the hood we find an electric motor delivering 170 horsepower and 250Nm of torque. The total...
The German at BMW unveiled a new limited edition based on the current BMW M3. To be more specific, we talk about the BMW M3 DTM Champion Edition, a vehicle which will celebrate the victory in the 2012 DTM Championship. This new model is also dedicated to the one who managed to achieve this important job, namely Bruno Spengler. BMW...
BMW is preparing to debut yet another special edition of the M3 Coupe in the United States. We talk about the M3 Coupe Frozen Limited Edition, a model which gets few aesthetic improvements over the standard version. To begin with, the exterior stands out thanks to a new Frozen Blue finish, two additional Frozen White and Frozen Red shades being...
BMW released photos and details on a special edition based on the new 6 Series Coupe model. We talk about the Frozen Silver Edition, a special model which gets few aesthetic improvements with no performance tweaks. Available in both rear-wheel and all-wheel drive variants, the 650i Coupe gets a new Frozen Silver finish with 20-inch M Performance wheels, new bumpers,...
Here is the first spy photo of the new BMW M6 Gran Coupe where the German model is completely undisguised. It seems that the following image has been taken at one of BMW's factories where the new model is being built. With a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine under the bonnet, the new M6 Gran Coupe should deliver 553 horses and...
BMW plans to provide a new program for the 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel engine found under the bonnet of the BMW 120d, 320d and 520d models in the range. To be more precise, the M Performance Power Kit provides extra power for the diesel engine mentioned earlier. BMW M Performance Power Kit If you opt for this special power kit, you...
BMW officially pulled the wraps off the Active Tourer Concept, a prototype which is going to be seen in world premiere at the upcoming Paris Motor Show. The new concept is a five-door hatchback model measuring 4,3 meters in length and 1,8 meters in width. BMW Active Tourer Concept Of course, power is provided by a hybrid power train which...
BMW decided to celebrate 25 years since the first model in the range got a V12 engine with a special edition dedicated to the 760Li. The new BMW 760Li benefits from a 6.0-liter twin turbo engine capable to deliver 535 horsepower and 744Nm of torque. With such power, the V12 power plant propels the German car from 0 to 100...
BMW announced their plans to introduce a new 114d model to the existing 1 Series range, the new version following to be the new entry-level model. Under the bonnet sits a 1.6-liter diesel power plant able to develop 95 horsepower and 235Nm of torque. The new BMW 114d benefits from the TwinPower Turbo system which helps the 0-100 km/h sprint...
BMW decided to extend the range of the current X3 SUV with a new model, namely the sDrive18d. As its name says, we talk about a diesel version, equipped with a 2.0-liter turbodiesel engine delivering 141hp and 360Nm of torque, linked to a six-speed manual gearbox or an eight-speed automatic. 2012 BMW X3 According to the fuel economy figures, the...
The Germans from BMW officially unveiled today the new Zagato Roadster concept, a model which will be seen for the first time at the upcoming Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance which will be held in California. The new good-looking German prototype is basically an open-top variant of the Zagato Coupe, the authors of this piece of art being Adrian van Hooydonk,...
The German specialists from AC Schnitzer, well-known for their tuning packages dedicated to BMW models, decided to prepare a kit for the BMW M Carbon Racer, a premium bike produced by the M division. AC Schnitzer decided to lower the mass of the German bike by replacing the wheels and saddle. They opted for lightweight carbon fiber wheels, saddle and...
BMW Motorrad introduced today a new electric scooter at the London Olympic Games. We talk about the C Evolution, a zero-emission electric vehicle powered by an electric motor offering 47 horsepower and a top speed of 120 km/h. In terms of driving range, BMW says that the new electric scooter can run up to 100 kilometers on a single charge...
BMW released official pricing on the refreshed 7 Series flagship, a model which enters the U.S. market with a starting price of $74,195. At this price you get the BMW 740i which is powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbo engine capable to deliver 315 horsepower and 450Nm of torque. 2013 BMW 7 Series Next up is the BMW 750i with a...
