UK publication AutoExpress had the opportunity to test drive the BMW M550d xDrive. Under the hood, this vehicle is powered by a new M Performance TwinPower Turbo technology that gives the six-cylinder in-line diesel engine a maximum output of 280 kW/381 hp and peak torque of 740 Newton meters (546 …
Read More »Video – First F30 335i (N55) Dyno Results Are In. Underrated From Factory.
This is the first 2012 BMW 335i (F30) dyno run and results. Tested on an AWD Dynojet with linked AWD rollers. The baseline numbers came out to: 270whp and 273wtq. On a normal rear roller only system the numbers would be about 5-10 hp higher given the less roller weight …
Read More »Spy Photo and Video – BMW i8
From BimmerToday.de – To find out more interesting BMW news and stories, visit their site here. The BMW i8 has been spotted during winter testing sessions in Sweden. The prototype shown in the photo looks closer to the production version with the gullwing doors present. The video on the other …
Read More »Spy Photo – BMW i3
From BimmerToday.de – To find out more interesting BMW news and stories, visit their site here. The BMW i3 was spotted by photographers during a cold weather testing session. This vehicle is 3845mm long, 2011mm wide, and has a height of 1537mm. The i3 will be offered with an optional …
Read More »Video – 2012 BMW 328i Track Test by Inside Line
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rG62grWr7o&feature=player_embedded[/youtube] InsideLine took the old and new BMW 328i to the race track to see whether changing from a six-cylinder to a four-cylinder turbocharged engine is a good idea. Many enthusiasts were skeptical about this move but now, the new engine choice has proven the be phenomenal — delivering 240 …
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