The BMW Group is stepping up the pace in its drive to shape tomorrow’s mobility. Two years after the launch of Strategy NUMBER ONE > NEXT, the BMW Group intends to increase upfront expenditure on research and development to an all-time high in 2018, while at the same time remaining …
Read More »[Video] Interview with BMW Motorsport designer Michael Scully on the new BMW M8 GTE
When the BMW M8 GTE broke cover last year, it was celebrated for its innovative design that embraced both the motorsport and road car heritage of BMW, while making a clear statement of modernity. Speaking in an interview, Michael Scully, Head of Design BMW Motorsport, and the man behind the …
Read More »New BMW M8 GTE races to first podium finish at Sebring
At the classic 12 Hours of Sebring (USA), the new BMW M8 GTE celebrated its maiden podium finish. After 328 laps, Alexander Sims (GBR) finished round two of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship second in the GTLM class at the wheel of car number 25. He had shared driving duties …
Read More »[Insane Exhaust Video] 2018 BMW 440i xDrive M Performance
In this video, TheStraightPipes takes a detailed look at the 2018 BMW 440i xDrive M Performance model. In its stock form, the BMW 440i Coupe is powered by the B58 3.0 Liter straight-six BMW TwinPower Turbo engine with 320 horsepower, 332lb-ft (450Nm) of torque, 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in just …
Read More »[Video] BMW 740d versus Mercedes-Benz S400 Acceleration Test
This short video from AutoTopNL showcases and compares the BMW 740d and the Mercedes-Benz S400 in terms of acceleration, when pushed to the max on the highway. The facelifted Mercedes-Benz S400d is powered by a 2.9-liter straight six diesel with 340 HP and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque, 0-100 …
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