BMW UK have today announced that the new BMW M3 Coupé (E92) will be launched in September 2007. The car follows the M3 Concept Car which was previewed at the International Motorshow in Geneva at the beginning of March with the World premier is scheduled for the IAA Frankfurt Motorshow in September. The production car closely follows the design of the M3 Concept Car and is powered by a new 4.0-litre V8 naturally aspirated high-revving engine producing 420bhp.
Posted on April 4th, 2007 under BMW, New Car Launches.
The BMW 3 Series Coupe and Convertible ranges have a new flagship model. The M Sport specification level is now the most dynamic and sporting incarnation currently available for the recently launched Coupe and Convertible ranges.
Offered on all engine variants, M Sport cars come with a raft of additional equipment as standard compared to an SE model. An M Aerodynamic body styling package gives the cars a sporting look and Sport suspension provides a more focussed ride. All models come with 18-inch M star-spoke light alloy wheels as standard.
High-gloss Shadow line exterior finishes to the window surrounds is also a standard feature. Inside, all M Sport models feature Sports seats upholstered in Blue Shadow cloth Alcantara, Individual anthracite headlining, M designation doorsill finishers and a short-shift M gearlever with a perforated leather gaiter and handbrake lever. A Brushed Aluminium interior trim and M leather steering wheel complete the package.
M Sport model cars are only available in a choice of four metallic colours (Titanium Silver, Black Sapphire, Le Mans Blue, Sparkling Graphite) and two non-metallic colours (Alpine White, Crimson Red).
Posted on February 22nd, 2007 under BMW, New Car Launches.
The new BMW 1 Series goes on sale in Spring 2007
and it features a model line up that includes the most fuel efficient production vehicle the marque has ever produced. The introduction of a three-door model and a revised five-door come as a raft of new fuel saving innovations are rolled out across the range.
Highlights include:
New three-door arrives.
Revised five-door revealed.
New technology cuts emissions by up to 21 per cent and improves fuel consumption by up to 24 per cent.
Tax busting 60.1 mpg 118d is BMW’s most economical production car.
Posted on January 25th, 2007 under BMW, New Car Launches.
BMW has announced the start of production of the new BMW Hydrogen 7, the world’s first hydrogen-powered luxury saloon car. Destined to make its first public appearance on 28 November at the Los Angeles Motor Show, the Hydrogen 7 will be built in limited numbers and offered to selected users in 2007.
The BMW Hydrogen 7 is based on the existing 7 Series and comes equipped with an internal combustion engine capable of running on liquid hydrogen or petrol. In hydrogen mode the car emits nothing more than water vapour. Powered by a 260hp 12-cylinder engine, the Hydrogen 7 accelerates from zero to 62mph in 9.5 seconds before going on to an electronically limited 143mph top speed.
Posted on November 22nd, 2006 under BMW, New Car Launches.
BMW’s all-new X5 will go on sale in the UK in the spring of 2007, a prestige SUV that is bigger, better equipped and powered by cleaner and more fuel-efficient engines. An increase in length and width has enabled BMW to offer an optional third row of seats in the new model, taking passenger capacity up to seven.
Replacing the original X5, launched in 1999, the American-built 4×4 is adopting more hi-tech features, including a head-up display, projecting key vehicle data on to the windscreen in front the driver; a rear parking camera with colour monitor; and run-flat tyres.
In the UK three engines will be available: six-cylinder 3.0-litre petrol and diesel units with 272 and 231hp respectively; and the established 355hp 4.8-litre V8 petrol. These will be matched to a new s
Posted on November 21st, 2006 under BMW, New Car Launches.
BMW will start building its new Z4 Coupe at its South Carolina factory in April, with first customer deliveries following in August. The hard-top version of its two-seat Z4 roadster has a contoured roof that helps provide adequate headroom. The sloping rear has a hatchback, opening to reveal a generous 300-litre load area.
Standard and high performance M versions will be offered. The regular 3.0si is equipped with an ultra-lightweight 3.0-litre six-cylinder engine, developing 265hp for 0-62mph in 5.7 seconds. A six-speed manual gearbox will be standard, with an option six-speed automatic with paddle shifts on the steering wheel. The Z4 M Coupe uses the 3.2-litre straight-six power unit and a short-shift six-speed manual ‘box. Top speed is limited to 155mph, with 0-62mph despatched in 5.0 seconds. Prices will start at £31,375 on-the-road.
Posted on November 21st, 2006 under BMW, New Car Launches.
BMW’s fourth generation 3 Series Convertible will be the first to feature a folding hard top. BMW says it finds no fault with the quality of the fabric roofs, as used on the 6 Series and Z4, but says the new design will provide its best-selling drop-top with much better visibility, thanks to the larger rear and side windows it can accommodate. The new model will be presented at the Detroit Motor Show in January, before going on sale in spring 2007, initially in 325i and 335i forms. These are powered, respectively, by 218hp six-cylinder and 306hp twin-turbo petrol engines. Smaller capacity units will be launched soon afterwards, namely the 170hp four-cylinder 320i (entry point to the range), 272hp 330i, and 231hp 330d. The roof takes 22 seconds to open or close. When lowered, 140 litres of boot space are lost, but the rear seat backs can be folded down to extend the load area and the boot can be raised temporarily to allow longer items such as golf bags, to be stored beneath it.
Posted on November 11th, 2006 under BMW, New Car Launches.