Track Day Motor Sports

Although changes are not very deep, the version that will debut at the Salon in New York this week shows slight aesthetic tweaks and more efficient alternatives in their engine.

It is about the auto show in New York, then open its doors from 6 to 15 April, and begin to get all the new developments in automotive. One of the first manufacturers unveiled their latest innovations was its compact SUV BMW X1, which is releasing a slight aesthetic touch to update this truck in this competitive segment. Both internally and externally the changes that will present the brand are not very deep and, indeed, should be observed carefully throughout the body to identify the details that do not break with the basic line which opened in 2009. Read more…

I8 Spyder is the third ‘plug’ signature produced in less than one year. Done on the coupe platform i8, has twice the power and aesthetic changes that gave greater sportsmanship.

The BMW i8 Spyder is the third prototype electric car that has the German mark in less than a year after the simultaneous release of their two cars ‘plug’, the i3 and i8, both in project format. This new car is made on the basis of sports i8, born in coupe body, but now you made some cosmetic touches on the sides, then, of course, the elimination of the roof that is precisely the name Spyder. Read more…

Renewed BMW Motorcycle portfolio with the introduction of the G 650 GS bikes Sertao, vocation ‘road’ and which opens in the country, and new editions of the F800R and S1000 RR.

BMW G 650 GS Sertao

BMW Motorcycle launches in Colombia a new model of the GS range with the new, single-cylinder sporty BMW G 650 GS Sertao . This Enduro type motorcycle is lighter and more maneuverable.The chassis is more suitable for driving in the open, but also as a tourer performance is optimized. In technical terms, the BMW G 650 GS has Sertao engine cylinder water cooled, with two overhead camshafts and has fuel injection system and dual ignition system. Has a displacement of 652 cc and power is 48 hp at 6,500 rpm, while its maximum torque is 60 Nm at 5,000 rpm. Read more…

BMW and Audi working on systems to control much of the vehicle functions via voice commands, which would be a breakthrough that would become a reality within a decade.

Representatives of the two German factories agreed that the evolution of the automotive industry for the coming years will be marked by the connectivity and technology, where users can even control some or all of the vital functions of a vehicle with its own voice.

According to Adrian Van Hooydonk, BMW’s chief designer, in recent months is being viewed as important is gaining the technological equipment as much about cars were equipped with a GPS and an audio input for mp3. But now, the prototypes already have a network connection, wifi, systems that detect obstacles, solutions to mobility problems and even some proponents of an autopilot for some time. Read more…

The Bavarian-Power BMW X5 M SUV schnapszahligen with 555 hp, 680 Nm torque and a 100-km/h sprint in 4.7 seconds seems many of his contemporaries already considerably more than enough. But the American tuner Vorsteiner is aerodynamically first one better, before a performance increase will follow.

The new aero package is around the long-legged race cars very well and brings the extraordinary dynamism of the powerful SUV to be enjoyed without distorting the original proportions too much. Eye on the first Package Vorsteiner is a rear diffuser, the U.S. made the tuner in the usual high quality. Read more…

A clear statement as the flagship of the BMW 7 Series is especially true when it comes to the long version. The aggressive sportiness of the elegant sedan, however, celebrated tuning work from the Puchheim. This BMW 7 Series to hear its name on the vitalization “NO 7s” and achieved thanks to 720 hp at the highest performance on sports car level, while raising new aerodynamic components and the look.

Already it is developed a standard 4.4-liter V8 engine of the BMW 750Li whopping 407 hp and maximum torque of 600 Nm. After the procedure of tuning work go 720 hp and 1090 Nm of stunning works. Thus, the maximum speed is almost flying 350 km / h and the rather rapid acceleration evident from 0 to 100 in just 3.5 seconds at roughly two tons in weight calculated. For comparison: in the series it is 4.6 seconds and an electronically limited 250 km / h. Read more…

The BMW M3 provides real power and inspired many car enthusiasts. For a particularly unusual appearance CLP Automotive provides a wide body kit in racing car design. But not only visually, also fits the performance: nearly 600 hp now provide for the CLP BMW M3 GT for rich propulsion.

The CLP-Widebodykit called “Interceptor”; which is to have already for 8,880 euro and its name gives the BMW M3 GT is undoubtedly responsible for the confident look. The striking front apron with carbon-flap shines through the giant maw to almost absorb the asphalt. Read more…

The new BMW Gran Coupe will take off with its sporty elegance in spring 2012 under the four-door coupe. To emphasize especially the athletic contours, BMW offers directly to the launch of a model developed specifically to M-Sport package, which sharpens the look of the Gran Coupe, including through a new aero package, rims and sporting distinctive accents in the interior.

A powerful appearance contributes the M aerodynamics package. The contours of the three large air intakes below the grille are based on the tapering of the hood front-facing and harmoniously into the design of the entire front. Read more…

Sit there like a SUV, but this experience the intensity of an athlete, enabling the BMW X6. Even the appearance of the crossover provides a powerful presence. For Senner not enough: the tuner took the BMW X6 xDrive40d diesel, the maximum power from the factory under its wing. With an increase in power and cosmetic surgery occurs on the BMW X6 equal considerably sharper.

The alpine white BMW X6 xDrive40d is equipped as standard with 306 PS and a hefty 600 Nm of torque, pushing the Senner on powerful 336 hp and 665 Nm. Thus equipped, the 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder diesel engine with twin turbo makes more torque on the same path. This is made possible by a sport air filter element and a characteristic field adjustment. Read more…

BMW Alpina crowned its comeback in international motor sport with this year’s winning the German GT series, the ADAC GT Maters. A worthy cause to add to the long tradition of another coveted special edition: the new BMW Alpina B3 GT3 combines the extraordinary features and technical features of the victorious B6 GT3 race car for the road. Worldwide limited to only 99 copies, will come the 300 km/h of fast BMW Alpina B3 GT3 in Germany as of spring 2012 starting at 89899 euro on the market.

After 20 years of abstinence in racing BMW Alpina went back into motorsport. Only two years passed until the victory in a prestigious racing series with tough opponents. With this success proves Alpina, despite a long absence from racing in-depth expertise and technical competence at the highest level still exist and daily flows in the development of new products. The customer can soon experience with the new BMW Alpina B3 GT3 racing on the road. Read more…