Track Day Motor Sports

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…

Expressive and sporty is the new BMW 3 Series (F30) to the M-Sport package at the start, which is expected to be available in summer 2012. The M-Sport package sharpens the same time, creative character with precisely matched components in the areas of aerodynamics, chassis, and exterior and interior design to a huge increase of sportsmanship.

In the exterior determines the appearance of a completely redesigned aerodynamic package, which gives the BMW 3 series an independent position. In particular, the new BMW with a flat face up to the BMW kidney grille, headlights reaching emphasizes the dynamic design of the new BMW 3 Series. Read more…

Just recently unveiled the new BMW 3 Series (F30) and even the first facts of a full-hybrid version are known, which will follow in autumn 2012. The new ActiveHybrid 3, which comes at least a whopping output of 340 hp, intended to enter the active hybrid-drive technology from BMW and the sporty character of the BMW 3-series is a dynamic and efficient connection.

The drive of the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 consists of a 225 kW/306 hp straight-six petrol engine with twin-turbo power and a hybrid-specific eight-speed automatic transmission with integrated electric motor, which provides short-term up to 40 kW/54 hp. The maximum retrievable system output is 250 kW/340 hp. In terms of system torque developed the drive up to 450 Nm. Read more…

BMW is expanding its model range by another hybrid car: the new BMW ActiveHybrid 5 combines for the first time a twin power turbo six cylinder engine with an electric drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission.The drive system generates a system output of 340 hp and enables electric driving at speeds of up to 60 km / h, a powerful drive and an average consumption of 6.4 to 7.0 liters per 100 kilometers.

Model-specific exterior accents:

The sporty, elegant body design of the BMW 5 Series Sedan adds to the BMW ActiveHybrid 5 model-specific trends that indicate the character of its drive technology. The text “Active Hybrid 5” on the C-pillars, the BMW kidney grille with galvanized rods and exhaust tailpipes in chrome matt as recognition in the exterior. Read more…