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BMW Launches Chinese Version 30th Anniversary Commemorative Edition 750Li

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The brand's blue and white saltire celebrates 30 years of the flagship BMW 7 Series sedan in China, so in that country launched a version that will be a commemorative limited edition BMW 750Li sedan with extra equipment, including aluminum pedals, Alcantara roof, steering wheel cover two perforated leather and unique color combinations. The iDrive control knob will have an engraving of the words "BMW 7 Series 30th Anniversary", while the head is the same phrase embroidered.

The BMW 750Li is powered by a BMW 750Li 4.8 liters V8 engine that develops 360 hp and 360lb-ft of torque, which has a flexible management, being one of the most famous luxury sedans in the world, competing with the Audi A8, Mercedes S550 and the Lexus LS460.

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Speculation of design: Next BMW 8 Series

BMW 8 Series


Mercedes-Benz has been wise enough in the creation of successful and attractive four-door coupe CLS Class, which has a distinctive and dramatic look. This is apparent to see that its main rivals Audi, BMW and Porsche are in full development of cars with similar characteristics. Even Volkswagen develops a four-door coupe version of the Passat.

In response to the Mercedes CLS, the brand's blue and white cross is on developing the future BMW 8 series, which will be based on the BMW CS Concept and shared platform with the BMW Series 7 or BMW Series 6. The BMW V8 engine would be mechanical as well as in BMW V12, used in BMW Series 7.

We can only have high expectations for the next BMW 8 series since the original of the years 1989-1999 marked a milestone in the BMW brand in the segment of luxury coupes. You can see a sketch of the future 8 series by clicking the trim.

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BMW will offer new control system differential Vector Drive

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BMW has disappointed its customers for a long time to offer a differential lock for their models only "M" high performance. German manufacturer of direct competitors such as Lexus and Infiniti offer the same system "LSD" as standard equipment on all its vehicles. BMW maintains that the argument to this is that the sophisticated traction control system used in their cars as standard, is good enough to prevent skidding of the tires without the need for costly system LSD. BMW Apparently this theory would be a change in the not too distant future.

The latest news shows that companies supplying the automotive industry, GKN Driveline and ZF Friedrichshafen AG, have joined to produce a novel torque control system to be implemented in a number of BMW cars. The system uses two or differential "type clutch, administered electronically through the torque plate pressure controlled by the voltage of two electric BMW motors. This allows independently adjust the torque to each wheel without the need for a skating occurs initially. BMW It is a technology that has been named as BMW "Vector Drive" and is configurable for AWD vehicles (wheel drive) and RWD (rear drive). The truth is that it was about time that BMW decided to move forward on technology to control differential. For more information, click the press release below.

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Speculation Design: The next BMW PAS Crossover

BMW PAS Crossover


With the new BMW X6, BMW has created a precedent by combining elements of a sporty hatchback with an SUV, which results in a crossover appeal. Now BMW has decided to go beyond combining elements of a coupe, sedan, hatchback and SUV. The new model (BMW V-Series), now called "Progressive Activity Sedan (PAS) BMW has been seen in Sweden, where the specialized AutoMotorSport has generated a couple of sketches from the spy pictures, which you can view by clicking in the cut.

The PAS is based on the forthcoming BMW series 5, which also share a large part of its drive train. Like the X6 crossover, the PAS will have a maximum capacity of four passengers. BMW expects to sell this new model at some point in the European market in 2010 and shortly thereafter in the United States.

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AC Schnitzer BMW 135i with 360HP

BMW 135i


Some people prefer their cars to factory standard, and instead sent directly to homes tuners just after purchase. The tastes are varied, but it is clear that the benefits they derive certain models after being prepared, are impressive in many cases. This time, the German tuner AC Schnitzer has decided to personalize the BMW 135i to squeeze the original engine from BMW 3.0 liters dual turbo, 360 hp of power and BMW 332 pounds per foot of torque. The increase in performance has been almost 60 horses, with the acceleration from 0 to 60 miles per hour, has risen less than BMW 5 seconds, with a maximum velocity of 186mph. This is achieved easily on the original performance is due to the installation of a new BMW exhaust system, and the "classical" reprogramming of the central electronic unit "ECU". BMW The suspension has also been modified with another type of special cars that are usually seen on the route north of the Nurburgring circuit.

The "body kit" or a whole body, has a new front spoiler, flared fenders, rear spoiler and a number of other aerodynamic details to the car hitting the ground at high speeds. BMW The rings mark "Type IV Bicolor", measured 19 inches and are lined by high-performance BMW 225/35R19 tires. Inside are interesting details, and coatings of aluminum or carbon fiber.

More details about the preparation of this AC Schnitzer BMW 135i, are in the press release in English below.

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BMW and Daimler could get together for the development of engines

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According to some rumors BMW circulating for some time, and recent statements made by the CEO of BMW, Norbert Reithofer, the German mark is still upon finding a partner car to reduce costs in the development and production of engines.

It is not the first time that BMW is embarking on a project of this nature. Previously he joined the group PSA / Peugeot-Citroen for the development of engines equipped models of the MINI. Now the German giant, aims to gather strategically with one of his greatest rivals: Daimler. Precisely, Mercedes is the need to find drivers for their upcoming Class A and B, so the engine of the BMW MINI would be perfect. Talks between the two German manufacturers have not been exclusive until now. Anyway we know that BMW Daimler is also meeting with some Japanese manufacturers for the supply of petrol and diesel engines.

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Brembo become supplier of BMW

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All indications are that BMW intends to join as many other builders, andalusia club Brembo brakes. The source Reuters has reported that the German company will begin to equip their vehicles with some of the famous Italian Brembo brakes and efficient. However, there have been no indications of what the models assembled in particular that these new BMW components. Anyway it will be interesting to see behind the alloy wheels of a new BMW M, the distinctive red color of the jaws ( "calipers" commonly called in English) Brembo.

For many entrepreneurs, this new release is not no match with the announcement by the Italian manufacturer a few days ago, seizing the factory brakes Hayes Lemmerz Americans. Must we wait until an official statement is carried out by any of the companies in question.

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Details on future BMW 4x4

BMW 4x4


One seems to have the feeling that BMW try to become a manufacturer of trucks with both crossover. With next five years, BMW plans to introduce three new models in its range. The BMW X6 will arrive at the end of next year, followed by the BMW 4x4 version of the BMW MINI in 2009 and the BMW X1 in 2010. The BMW MINI 4x4 will have integral traction developed by Getrag and hope that the BMW X1 uses the same basic components that the upcoming BMW series 1. The CS concept is also ready to enter their production phase and will be positioned above the silk with their BMW 7 series engines 8 and 12 cylinders. What is clear is that we expect the general lines of the BMW SUV's are maintained in future models, as we see the BMW X6 in respect BMW X5 andalusia, andalusia into oblivion, leaving hideous BMW X3.

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BMW plans a dozen new models for 2011

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BMW has an aggressive expansion plan for the next five years, with a target of 1.8 million vehicles sold in 2012 compared to 1.37 million in 2006. The executives know that the current range, this goal is practically impossible to fulfill, so must expand its product range. Therefore, in the coming years will see the arrival of new models, including the X6 crossover we met at the Frankfurt Auto Show, over the second-generation BMW X3 and BMW X1 andalusia smaller.

BMW 5 and BMW 7 Series will be updated in the coming years, including a V10-engined M5 Twin Turbo. We will also have the production version of the BMW CS Concept, to compete against the Mercedes CLS and Porsche Panamera. Another novelty will be the BMW MINI Colorado BMW SUV. One last important addition to the range will be the V5, which in principle would be a competitor of Mercedes R Class, but now his new concept aims to be a four-door crossover based on the BMW X5 (we could be describing the BMW X6).

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New video of the BMW 135i

BMW 135i


If the BMW 5 Series sedans from BMW, which have a considerable size, the engine of BMW 3.0 liter six-cylinder in-line dual turbocharger and 300 hp, makes these cars accelerate very quickly, as happens with sedans and the BMW 3 Series coupes, and we want to imagine how it would behave in a recognized train engine coupe compact size, with capacity for four people. The manufacturer states that the BMW 135i has a 0-62 mph acceleration in just 5.2 seconds. We may see the BMW 135i dealers in the United States in the spring of 2008, as you can see a video of the new BMW 135i after the jump.

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