A shot, from our reliable friendsat autobahn report, of the 1-series convertible, coming soon.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
X6 active hybrid
A promo photo fo the X6 Active hybrid (petrol/hydro) from BMW. Introduced formally atthe Frankfurt Auto show, this is listed as an '08 model. No word yet on if/when Jamaican market will get regular X6. Maybe at the Auto Dealers Expo at the end of November, we'll hjave some news. Local reps Stewart Motors are promising exciting things.
New X6
Prototype shot of the new X6 (solved photo problems at last). Compare with the Active hybrid model recently released.
Monday, October 29, 2007
1-Drop Top
http://www.autobahnreport.com/bmwmininews/2007news/bmw-1-series-convertible.asp
BMW drops the top on the 1
BMW's new 1 Series convertible (see url to photo above) will arrive just in time for summer '08 — offering pure open-air fun and rear- wheel-drive performance in a sporty compact package.
Smaller and simpler, the 1 convertible will be a more affordable alternative to the 3 Series convertible.
The drop-top 1 shares much with the recently announced 1 coupe — including styling, model designations and engines. So the 128i cabrio gets a 230-horse inline-six and the 135i the potent 300-horse twin-turbo inline-six.
To save weight, complexity and thus money, the 1's roof is fabric, not metal like many of today's convertibles (including the 3). The roof can be lowered or raised in just 22 seconds, even moving at speeds up to 25 MPH.
When lowered, the roof disappears cleanly into the car's design for a streamlined appearance. A small spoiler is integrated into the trunk's edge, with an additional spoiler strip on the 135i (just like the coupe).
BMW drops the top on the 1
BMW's new 1 Series convertible (see url to photo above) will arrive just in time for summer '08 — offering pure open-air fun and rear- wheel-drive performance in a sporty compact package.
Smaller and simpler, the 1 convertible will be a more affordable alternative to the 3 Series convertible.
The drop-top 1 shares much with the recently announced 1 coupe — including styling, model designations and engines. So the 128i cabrio gets a 230-horse inline-six and the 135i the potent 300-horse twin-turbo inline-six.
To save weight, complexity and thus money, the 1's roof is fabric, not metal like many of today's convertibles (including the 3). The roof can be lowered or raised in just 22 seconds, even moving at speeds up to 25 MPH.
When lowered, the roof disappears cleanly into the car's design for a streamlined appearance. A small spoiler is integrated into the trunk's edge, with an additional spoiler strip on the 135i (just like the coupe).
3 x 4 (doors) M
Ahead of its Tokyo auto-show debut later this month, BMW has released photos of its ultra-sporty M3 sedan.
The M3 sedan takes the four-door body of the 3 Series and injects a healthy shot of performance-enhancing M.
Aside from the two extra doors, the sedan shares almost everything with the M3 coupe — including its high-revving 414-horsepower V8, performance-built body work and multi-spoke 18-inch wheels (19s optional).
The design cues include large front air ducts, a double-vented power-dome hood, flared fenders with signature M chrome gills, quad exhaust pipes, venturi tunnel, aerodynamic rearview mirrors, sculpted side skirts and a subtle trunk-lip spoiler.
Likely a cost-saving measure, the coupe's light-weight carbon-fiber roof does not carry over to the sedan.
Likely another cost-saving
measure, the coupe's headlights do carry over to the sedan, allowing BMW to produce just one front fascia for all M3 variants.
And what's the next M3 variant? Stay tuned to Autobahn Report for photos and info on the M3 convertible — complete with an industry-first carbon-fiber folding hard-top.
The M3 sedan takes the four-door body of the 3 Series and injects a healthy shot of performance-enhancing M.
Aside from the two extra doors, the sedan shares almost everything with the M3 coupe — including its high-revving 414-horsepower V8, performance-built body work and multi-spoke 18-inch wheels (19s optional).
The design cues include large front air ducts, a double-vented power-dome hood, flared fenders with signature M chrome gills, quad exhaust pipes, venturi tunnel, aerodynamic rearview mirrors, sculpted side skirts and a subtle trunk-lip spoiler.
Likely a cost-saving measure, the coupe's light-weight carbon-fiber roof does not carry over to the sedan.
Likely another cost-saving
measure, the coupe's headlights do carry over to the sedan, allowing BMW to produce just one front fascia for all M3 variants.
And what's the next M3 variant? Stay tuned to Autobahn Report for photos and info on the M3 convertible — complete with an industry-first carbon-fiber folding hard-top.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
BMW's New 'World' opens
Call it the Bimmerphile's version of Disney World.
The brand spanking new BMW brand experience Hq, BMW Welt,
opened recently in Munich, with the brand experience and
museum housed in buildings that are typically BMW in terms
of their striking design
Going to bmw-welt.com begins a journey that one may never wish to end.
The virtual tour takes the visitor through the main hall as well as chambers
for design and technology enthusiasts, restaurants and shops and the BMW
Lifestyle area where all manner of accesories and mementos can be had.
And, as of October 23 BMW customers 'in the area' can have their new purchases
delivered atthe site of BMW-Welt, via a special arrangement with their dealer (we'll have to confirm if Jamaican customers can take advantage of this - it's a long way to go (and back) to pick up a car).
The brand spanking new BMW brand experience Hq, BMW Welt,
opened recently in Munich, with the brand experience and
museum housed in buildings that are typically BMW in terms
of their striking design
Going to bmw-welt.com begins a journey that one may never wish to end.
The virtual tour takes the visitor through the main hall as well as chambers
for design and technology enthusiasts, restaurants and shops and the BMW
Lifestyle area where all manner of accesories and mementos can be had.
And, as of October 23 BMW customers 'in the area' can have their new purchases
delivered atthe site of BMW-Welt, via a special arrangement with their dealer (we'll have to confirm if Jamaican customers can take advantage of this - it's a long way to go (and back) to pick up a car).
Monday, October 01, 2007
From motor to mountain
Having already long establsihed itself asa world leader in premium motor bikes,
BMW has recently turned its attention to building what may be called "the
ultimate cycling machine"
The BMW Cross Country Mountain bike was developed by the Director of BMW Motorsport
who has a passion for fitness.
The bike weighs 11.6 kilograms (roughly 26 pounds)and features a four-pivot chassis,
full suspension hydroformed aluminium frame. front suspension is a
telescopic air suspension fork, while the rear suspensio nis air shock.
Happy trails
BMW has recently turned its attention to building what may be called "the
ultimate cycling machine"
The BMW Cross Country Mountain bike was developed by the Director of BMW Motorsport
who has a passion for fitness.
The bike weighs 11.6 kilograms (roughly 26 pounds)and features a four-pivot chassis,
full suspension hydroformed aluminium frame. front suspension is a
telescopic air suspension fork, while the rear suspensio nis air shock.
Happy trails
Bluetooth & Blackberry
In addition to iPod capability, new BMW models are now hooked up to
two other high-tech super-brands.
Bluetooth is now being offered as part of an options package (- double-check
with local dealer) which will als oenable the user to connect the Blackberry
device. Using buttons on the multi-function steering wheel, the driver can accept and make calls and utilize the address book.
two other high-tech super-brands.
Bluetooth is now being offered as part of an options package (- double-check
with local dealer) which will als oenable the user to connect the Blackberry
device. Using buttons on the multi-function steering wheel, the driver can accept and make calls and utilize the address book.
The Bimmer Book
The book, BMW Since 1916 (the listing in the BMW Magazine did not specify availability and our Amazon.com search, while yielding other intersting volumes, did not pick up - we can conclude that the book is only available, if at all, directly from BMW HQ).
Nonetheless, this should be an interesting read for the more hardcore aficionado, detailing - over the course of 600 pages - every BMW model ever made, and there's a 100-pg index that includes the company's cars, motobikes and aircraft engines (yes, BMW started as an aircraft engine builder. you would have known this if you had watched the movie Finding Forrester)
Hardtop 3
In other updates, the new 3-series convertible is the first in the company's history to feature a retractable ahrdtop. A mere 22 seconds is all that stands between you and the wind rushing through your hair and the envy of bystanders and other drivers.
Nonetheless, this should be an interesting read for the more hardcore aficionado, detailing - over the course of 600 pages - every BMW model ever made, and there's a 100-pg index that includes the company's cars, motobikes and aircraft engines (yes, BMW started as an aircraft engine builder. you would have known this if you had watched the movie Finding Forrester)
Hardtop 3
In other updates, the new 3-series convertible is the first in the company's history to feature a retractable ahrdtop. A mere 22 seconds is all that stands between you and the wind rushing through your hair and the envy of bystanders and other drivers.
The 1, 3, 5
It may not -yet - be as well receivd in Jamaica, but the 1-series is
going gangbusters in Europe, with new additions to the line, including
the hotly anticipated 135 coupe joining 3-door and 5-door models in the current model year.
Meanwhile, word from Jamaican dealer Stewart Motors is that the company will be
presenting a super line-up for the upcoming Auto Dealers Association (ADA)
Motor Show in November.
Watch this space for more details.
going gangbusters in Europe, with new additions to the line, including
the hotly anticipated 135 coupe joining 3-door and 5-door models in the current model year.
Meanwhile, word from Jamaican dealer Stewart Motors is that the company will be
presenting a super line-up for the upcoming Auto Dealers Association (ADA)
Motor Show in November.
Watch this space for more details.
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