BMW Unveils Matte Black M5 in Spain
BMW has unveiled a matte black paint finish on the new M5 at the international launch in Spain. While we most often like the look of matte finish paint, in the case of the M5…
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Active Sound Design brings the M5 engine sound into the cabin
Active Sound Design delivers precise feedback. M5 drivers will be given an even more direct reminder of their car’s performance capability by technology that brings the distinctive sound of the high-performance V8 – in all…
Interview with Jürgen Poggel, Head of Engine Development, BMW M
Mr Poggel, what were the greatest challenges in developing the V8 engine for the new BMW M5? Jürgen Poppel: The V8 engine is a high performance sports engine. Our goal in developing this new model…
2012 BMW M5: New Photo Gallery
This week, BMWBLOG is in Spain attending the international media launch of the new 2012 BMW M5. Over the course of two days, we had the opportunity to test drive the F10 M5, both on…
Exclusive: BMW M5 to be Offered with Manual and Carbon Ceramic Brakes
2012 BMW M5 Test Drive: The Engine is the Heart of the Beast
Laying quietly under a thin sheet of aluminum is BMW M’s latest technological marvel. Known internally as the S63tu (technical update), this latest M engine is an advancement over the previously employed S63 V8 in…
Report: BMW X6 ActiveHybrid Ends US Production
According to Bimmerfile, quoting Dave Buchko, a spokesman for BMWNA, the high-end X6 ActiveHybrid is ceasing production. BMWNA states that there are no future plans to offer the X6 Sports Activity Coupe with the existing…
BMW 1M Stripe Package
The long-time rumored stripe package for the BMW 1M just made its web debut. The idea started earlier this year with a rendering created by Jon Sibal which shortly became popular all over the interwebs,…
IAA 2011: The New 2012 BMW 1 Series
BMW has covered the new F20 1 series fairly extensively. But BMW is taking the opportunity of the Frankfurt show to put it in front of the public. And the 1ers immediately available are definitely…
Debut: ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo based on BMW 535d
The drivetrain of the D5 Bi-Turbo utilises the excellent attributes of the BMW full aluminium 3 litre in line six cylinder engine with modern common-rail direct injection and two turbo-chargers with variable turbine geometry. With…
IAA 2011: BMW 1 Series Performance Study
At the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, BMW reveals the 1 Series Performance Accessories Study vehicle. As we indicated before, the BMW 120d features a full aerodynamic package with several BMW performance parts. The super sporty…
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