Bmw’s development chief confirms the Gran Coupe 4-door coupe
Bmw’s development chief Klaus Draeger confirmed today that the Bavarian manufacturer will build the Gran Coupe concept car. Set to take on cars such as the Mercedes-Benz CLS, the Audi A7 Sportback and the Porsche Panamera, the new model will be launched in 2012, following the debut on the new 6-Series coupe and convertible next year.
The Gran Coupe will target the 7-Series customers who want to drive their car and don’t need a chauffeur. Regarding its price and technology, these will be aligned with the 6-Series coupe, said Draeger. For those who don’t know, the 6-Series starts at 70,450 euros (about $93,560) in Germa
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Rumor: Bmw i100 Coupe ActiveHybrid in the works
There are rumors of a new electric sports car, which will be named BMW i100 Coupe ActiveHybrid. It is believed that this model is designed to rival Audi’s e-Tron and will be launched in 2013.
Sources say that th
e car will use a three-cylinder direct injection engine, delivering between 165 to 185 hp, and two electric motors (which give an extra 100 hp). The car gets a limited range in electric, of about 50 kilometers. Reports of the arrival of the Vision EfficientDynamics concept turning production version in 2014 sprouted at the start of the year. The engine-motor configuration, which will be installed onto the i100 Coupe ActiveHybrid, is exactly what debuted in the Vision EfficienDynamics Concept at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show. These specs enable the model to sprint from zero to 60mph in 4.8 seconds, and hit a maximum electronically-limited speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). BMW claims that its fuel consumption is 3.7 liters/100 km and that it has CO2 emissions of 100 grams/km in the EU test cycle. The source adds that BMW aims to sell over 35,000 units of the i100 Coupe ActiveHybrid, with each having a price tag of around €100,000.
2010 BMW X6M X5M
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Through this industry-first combination of attributes, the M5 redefined the capabilities of a sedan with levels of power, precision, balance and linear control never before imaginable. Since then, finding new ways to expand the boundaries of what is possible with existing BMW models has been the singular purpose of the craftsmen at BMW M. Now the BMW X5 M and the BMW X6 M are the first all-wheel-drive models to offer the remarkable performance, dynamic driving experience, athletic design, and premium quality of a BMW M product.
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The new BMW 7 Series, official launch in Canada
Budds’ will be hosting a small, exclusive event highlighting the new 7 Series. If you are interested in attending, please contact me directly, cars@budds.net.
From time to time, a benchmark in progressive automotive technology is set anew. Witness such an occasion as the new BMW 7 Series prepares to enter the market. This fifth generation luxury sedan, from the world’s most successful purveyor of automobiles, demonstrates the fusion of all-encompassing luxury with unparalleled driving dynamics.
Next Generation Z4 Prototype Testing
A very cool video that provides insight into what goes in to building a new BMW model.
Is this the BMW CS Concept/8-Series/GT ?
November 4th represents the day when BMW fans’ hopes to see a hig-end luxury car were shuttered by BMW. The highly-acclaimed and admired CS Concept was officially cancelled by BMW’s Board of Directors due to financial reason and the current economical climate.Â
Even though the project received the axe, we did learn that the CS Concept might make its return in the future, most likely as under the Rolls-Royce brand. The CS Concept was rumored for months to take on different name conventions, starting with CS, then the revival of 8 Series or even GT.Â
The fellows at Autobild spotted two photos of what it seems to be a model based on the new 7 Series but with some differences, especially on the front-end.
EnI, a member of Germancarzone, as someone close to BMW, confirms that the CS Project is still going on, but most likely, it will emerge as a baby Rolls-Royce.Â
I was told although BMW GT project had been ready to begin the initial testing when BMW Board of Directors decided not to offer this car under BMW but under RR badge. Of course RR design is far from being ready; the design process has just begun. But the BMW-like CS prototypes are starting the testings as scheduled – until RR design is ready.�
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Review: 2008 M3 Coupe
The review we’ve all been waiting for. Tiff of Fifth Gear reviews the brand new 2008 BMW M3.
The BMW X5 M?
While many spy car forums and bloggers are dubbing this vehicle the X5 M, we have some inside information that suggests that this will be the equivalent of what the 4.8is was to the previous generation of X5’s – the ultimate in power and handling throughout the X5 model line.
2007 3 Series Cabriolet Test Drive
The BMW 335i Convertible is the perfect solution for those who can’t decide between a performance coupe and a performance convertible.
Year in and year out, perhaps no car has shrugged off more challenges than the BMW 3 Series. But while Asian and American rivals have yet to equal the BMW’s refinement and pure handling capabilities, they have certainly been cranking up the power. They seem to feel that if they can’t out-finesse the Bimmer, they’ll simply crush it instead.
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