2010 BMW M5 - Review Summary

We want to love the 2010 BMW M5. Who wouldn't, with its race-derived, 500-horsepower V-10 engine, and a 0-60 time of just 4.5 seconds?


Despite its charms, we can't get past the M5's serious flaws, the result of timing and a product at the end of its life cycle. An overabundance of technology almost kills the joy of that huge power. For starters, BMW's semi-manual SMG transmission is only for fans of a truly harsh shift experience. You'll need to choose the no-cost six-speed manual to enjoy the M5 to its utmost, thanks to crisp throws, precise gates, perfectly arranged pedals, and surprisingly smooth clutch engagement.

But you can't opt out of the technology that commands the M5's suspension, steering, and throttle inputs. They offer a bewildering 279 combinations through an MDrive menu that can be linked to the steering wheel's MDrive button, which might as well be a panic button for users who can't figure it out.

Then there's BMW's frustrating iDrive controller for audio, navigation, and climate settings. It's been improved for this model year but still could use its own community-college course for first-time drivers.

There's a new M5 on the way - and from what we've seen from the new-generation BMW 5-Series sedan and 5-Series Gran Turismo hatchback, the picture's going to improve, radically.

One BMW Frozen Gray M3 Coupe for sale

A BMW M3 Coupe on the official BMW USA web page is priced at $58,400. A nice Space Gray Metallic paint adds an extra $550. Okay, everyone, get out your calculators. That’s a total of $58,950. Now, let’s add taxes and a little extra for safe measure. That should bring you up to about $65K, give or take. Now we get to the good part. Recently BMW unveiled the Frozen Gray M3 Coupe priced at $77,600. Anyone else confused? Why would anyone buy the Frozen Gray coupe over a standard M3 Coupe that leaves you with an extra $10K in your pocket? Well, it’s probably because the Frozen Gray M3 is a limited edition with only 30 units being produced. That means 30 "lucky" customers will be the proud owners of a limited edition M3 which sold out in an unbelievable 12 minutes!

2011 BMW 5-Series Sold Out Everywhere!

Apparently people really like the new generation of BMW 5-Series as the company has announced they’ve completely sold out of this model, and customers has to go on a three to four month waiting list! And it’s not just for the big markets such as North America where the new 5er starts form $44,500, all dealers around the world have sold their inventory of the car and are asking for more! Good for BMW, after all the new 5-series is a very fine car, and it shows that BMW simple traditional design works much better than all those stupid models of the Bangle era!

BMW M3 Special Edition Sold Out with in 12 minutes!

In just 12 minutes, the German constructor BMW “shipped” the 30 units of the special edition M3 ‘Frozen Gray “, developed exclusively for the North American market in order to celebrate the 25th anniversary of M3, the oldest and most famous creation of the M Motorsport division.

Designed to celebrate 25 years of M3, this special edition ‘Frozen Grey‘ is characterized by a new painting called “Ice Grey”, intended to accentuate the aggressive lines of the model, a two-tone interior – black and red – and the desired package sporting “the Competition Pack”.

Inspired by the competition, the package reduces the ground clearance by about 1cm, and includes specific 19-inch wheels and dual-clutch sequential gearbox M-DCT, which reduces the time needed to reach 100 km / h in 0.2 seconds, now accomplished in 4.5 seconds.

The engine, the known 4-liter V8 with 420 horsepower in turn, does not change.

2011 BMW 5-Series M Sport Package

2011 BMW 5-Series M Sport Touring

These are not pictures of the BMW M5 Touring; however, these are pictures of the BMW 5-Series M Sport Touring. Leaked on a bunch of websites, the pictures show a 2011 BMW 5-Series Touring (station wagon as us Americans like to call it) wearing a revised front end with larger intakes, side skirts and a reworked rear-end to give it a more aggressive stance.

Frozen Gray BMW M3 sold out

BMW had just opened its phone lines for the new Frozen Gray M3 and, like a salesperson’s dream, the U.S only car sold out. All 30 examples were gone in the blink of an eye.

Larry Koch, M brand manager for BMW of North America said, “The Frozen Gray M3 is a striking work of sculpture, speed, and style, and perfectly marks the 25th birthday of the M3 model. I’m personally thrilled to see that our customers are as excited about it as we are. We filled the thirty reservation slots within twelve minutes and took the names of at least fifty alternates in the first hour.”

The U.S only Frozen Gray M3 carried a $10,000 premium for the paint job, other mandatory upgrades, and other options that aren’t found on the base M3. The Frozen Gray M3 had a price tag of $77,600 and was covered in a Space Gray base coat and then in a BMW ColorSystem silk matte clear coat. This paint job is what sets the car apart from all other M3s.

Inside, the limited-run M3 will get a Fox Red and black bi-colored Novillo leather interior.

BMW says that the Frozen Gray M3 will get the same motor as the base M3, a 414 horsepower 4.0-liter V8 and the M double clutch transmission
. Thankfully, a manual is an option.

2011 BMW 5-Series M-Sport Package catalog leaked

A Bimmer Today reader somehow got a series of leaked images of a BMW 5-Series Touring M-Sport Package catalog in his possession. The new package will be available for order this autumn and is rumored to be a preview of the design language from the future BMW M5 F10.

The M Sport package includes a choice of 18" or 19" M light alloy wheels in double spoke design, new front bumper with larger air ducts, side skirts, a modified apron, and dark chrome tail pipes. The interior will get sport seats covered in an exclusive Alcantara combination, an M leather steering wheel, and the roof lining in anthracite for more athleticism. It will also feature M door sills, an M foot rest, an M shift knob, and sets of decorative trim for the dashboard and door panels.

As usual, the M-Sport Package comes with M Sport suspension. It will be offered in a choice of seven exterior colors.

Spied! 2012 BMW 3 Series Wagon

As the fifth-generation BMW 3 Series plows through its fourth year of production, we've begun to catch glimpses of the sixth-generation car set for 2012. Today, we've captured the first images of the next BMW 3 Series Wagon.

Known as the Touring model in Europe, the 3 Series Wagon is expected to ride on a longer wheelbase than the next-generation sedan. Other than the chassis stretch and wagon bodywork, expect the car to be virtually identical to the sedan. From these pictures and past spy shots of the sedan, we can see that the next-generation 3 Series, codenamed F30, will get a more upright nose (likely to meet pedestrian crash requirements) that will bring its styling more in line with the new 5 and 7 Series cars.

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BMW 5 Series Looks, Drives Like a Baby 7

BMW lengthened the new midsize 5 Series, ported over virtually all the high-end options offered on the luxury 7 Series, and created what may be the world's finest car, at least in the $50,000 (starting price) category. The new design erases some of the quirks of the 2004-2009 5 Series and now non-Bimmerphiles will have a hard time telling it from the longer 7 Series. Which is nice because an entry BMW 535i runs $20,000 less. The car is nearly flawless to drive and to ride in.

BMW teases the new X3 in The Netherlands

BMW’s X3 model is up for a replacement soon and the company has started to tease the 2011 compact SUV. The teasing exercise which is made up by a couple of detailed images can be seen on the website of the company’s Dutch division.

We can see a portion of the hood which, just like other new BMWs has various design lines giving it a more dynamic look. There is also an image of the left taillight which has hints of the X1’s taillight but I prefer the on the X1. But of course we will have to wait and look at the whole car before we give our final verdict.

new X3

There are also two more images of some designers working on the clay model. You can see all the images in high-res fashion after the jump. The 2011 BMW X3 is scheduled for an October 2010 debut at the Paris Motor Show.

First Drive: 2011 BMW 135i DCT

Dual-clutch gearboxes. Not yet common parlance for the average buyer, but a frequent topic of debate among enthusiasts. The rift: rowing your own cogs versus having a computer do it for you. There's a purity of experience in working the clutch and the shifter yourself that simply doesn't come through in the flapping of a paddle. But does that really make the manual better?

2011 BMW 135i DCT

No, not really. Not if by better you mean "faster." Because dual-clutch gearboxes are brutally fast, far less prone to user-induced error and generally just better for driving a car hard: you can keep your feet over the go/stop pedals, heel-toe is unnecessary, and both hands stay on the wheel at all times.

If by better you mean more fun, however, the manual wins every time. Sure, it's pretty cool clicking through the gears video-game style as you run up to and beyond 100 real-world mph, but the novelty quickly wears off and you're left either driving for maximum pace or finding a 7/10s drive a bit less enjoyable.

So what's this meandering diatribe all about? The 2011 BMW 135i with DCT, of course. While Volkswagen and Audi have had similar DSG systems in their cars for some time now, the entry of the DCT (BMW's moniker for their dual-clutch unit) into the 1-Series lineup, it's accessible in a relatively affordable, rear-wheel-drive luxury sports coupe. And that's pretty cool. Except when it's not.

BMW’s Hybrid Future May Include 3 Series

BMW was initially slow to build hybrid cars, but now it is turning just about everything into a hybrid. In a speech to shareholders on Tuesday in Munich, Norbert Reithofer, chairman of the BMW AG board of management, not only confirmed the rumored production version of the 5 Series ActiveHybrid concept, but also said a 3 Series hybrid is likely coming, too.

The gas-electric 5 Series could be on road next year, Mr. Reithofer said, and he added that the company was “anticipating the hybridization” of other models, “such as the BMW 3 Series.” He said that BMW would choose “the most suitable hybrid solution for the respective model.”

The ActiveHybrid 7 is already on the market, and these two new models would give BMW a full range of eco-cars. Mr. Reithofer’s speech touched on a number of green themes, including an initial $100 million investment in a joint venture based in the United States with SGL Carbon to provide lightweight carbon-fiber parts for future production cars. And he talked about the battery electrics BMW has been testing. “Our global field test with the Mini E is a great success,” he said. “Many enthusiastic customers for e-mobility already exist today.”

The electric Mini Es are headed for fleets in France and China in 2010, Mr. Reithofer said, and test fleets of BMW-branded electric cars, built in Leipzig, will be on the road next year.

2010 BMW 750i

I would give high praise to BMW for its clean and modern-looking interior design, and it is no surprise that there was more than enough head and leg room for most drivers and passengers. Those seeking more room to the rear can opt for the Li model that is five inches longer than the test car and offers true stretch-out room.

There are few cars on the road that deliver the perfect balance between luxury and driving pleasure -- with enough of the latter to please even those addicted to 120 mile per hour romps on the autobahn. The 7-series does all that with ease, and for that reason is now named by this driver as the best luxury car yet driven.

OK, you knew this would not be cheap and it isn't. With $17,525 in options, the tested 750i sold for $100,980.

BMW unveils new BMW 5 series

The new BMW 5 series is expected to maintain the marque’s foothold in the premium segment which saw 7,735 units sold since 2003 for the previous model.

The previous generation 5 series has since 2003 been at the core of BMW’s success in Malaysia with sales of 7,735, of which 6,732 were locally assembled in Kulim, Kedah.

BMW Group Malaysia managing director Geoffrey Briscoe said the new sixth-generation models were expected to maintain that legacy.

Geoffrey Briscoe, managing director of BMW Group Malaysia at the launch of the new sixth generation BMW 5 series.

BMW Group Malaysia yesterday launched the new sixth-generation BMW 5 Series, one of the most anticipated cars this year in the premium segment of the local automotive industry.

BMW Z4 sDrive35is Mille Miglia in a Limited Edition of 99 Units

German automaker BMW is celebrating the 70th anniversary of the famous win it recorded with its 328 model at the Mille Miglia endurance race, by bringing a special edition Z4 Roadster. Known as the BMW Z4 sDrive 35is Mille Miglia Limited Edition, only 99 units of the car will be manufactured.

The special edition is based on the recently revealed top-of-the-range Z4 sDrive35is. The car is thus powered by 3.0-liter inline six cylinder unit that produces 335 bhp and up to 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) of torque. This can be increased through overboost to 500 Nm (369 lb-ft).

The changes to the Mille Miglia model are mainly cosmetic. The Z4 sDrive35is Mille Miglia comes standard with a M-power body kit and a special Polaris Metallic grey color offset by a matte black radiator grille. A couple of 1000 MIGLIA badges and 19-inch dark wheels complete the exteriors.

2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo

The 2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo offers a full suite of driver aid technology, such as blind-sport warning, night vision, and around-view cameras. Navigation includes traffic, detailed 3D maps, and satellite maps. The manual is accessible on the car's LCD.

BMW considering new 'X4'

The success of the BMW X6 has raised the possibility of an X4 at BMW, Autocar has learned.

The giant sports-coupe/off-roader has been an unexpected success for the firm since it was launched in 2008. BMW has sold 80,000 units worldwide since its launch, which is double its initial predictions.

A BMW source revealed to Autocar that a smaller car in the same mould as the X6, likely to take the X4 name, was under consideration, but it had yet to be given the green light for production.

"We haven't made any firm decision," said our source, "however, the X6's success shows there is a continued demand for sporty off-roaders."

The X4 could be spun off the new X3's platform; that car is set to be launched later this year. It's styling could draw influence from 2001's X Coupe concept, as well as the X6.

2011 BMW X5 Review

When you’re a manufacturer like BMW, one of your biggest competitors is yourself. Meaning, you’re in the business of producing some of the best vehicles in their respective segments, so every new model introduced must, by necessity, be an improvement over something that is already among the class leaders.

The BMW X5 has definitely been among the very best “sports-SUVs” on the market since its debut in 1999, combining an unabashedly muscular appearance with impressive driving dynamics and a fair degree of comfort thrown in for good measure. The 2011 version, recently unveiled at the 2010 New York Auto Show, continues the theme.

For the new model year, the X5 has undergone only minor changes in appearance and the average onlooker would be hard pressed to tell the 2011 version apart from its predecessor.

At the front, the BMW gains a new fascia with repositioned fog lamps and larger side air intakes. The optional Xenon headlamps feature the company’s trademark LED corona rings. The front skid plate is painted matte silver. And more of the fascia/front bumper pieces are painted in matching body colour as opposed to flat black.

To the rear, the catalogue of changes is similar. The reshaped rear bumper surrounds two new trapezoidal-shaped tailpipes. The redesigned taillights now incorporate LED light banks. The skid plate is painted—you guessed it—matte silver. And the rear fascia has traded in some black covering with body colour paint.

The net effect is subtle, yet effective: The BMW X5, in this writer’s opinion, has always been one of the more aggressive-looking sports-SUVs around and the 2011 version has added refinement without sacrificing on any of the attitude.

Inside the passenger cabin, the new X5 is a direct carryover from last year’s edition. In terms of quality, the X5 strikes a reasonable balance between function and flash—it isn’t the most luxurious SUV in this segment, but it offers all the creature comforts you’d expect.

2010 BMW Concept Gran Coupe

BMW is the quintessential example of an automaker filling every imagined gap in its lineup, no matter how small or wacky that new segment might be. Look no further than the X5, X6, and 5-series Gran Turismo sitting in a row at your local dealer if you need proof. Now it's time for the Bavarians to show off a new design that sticks with the brand's core values of "dynamic performance and high-quality elegance" while making the rest of us scratch our heads.

BMW's says its classic design staples are included in the Grand Coupe: A long wheelbase, domed hood, a setback greenhouse, coupe-style roofline, and short front overhang. The concept also has what BMW somewhat confusingly calls a "flat silhouette" that, when combined with coupe-like proportions, aims to evoke a high-performance aesthetic.

Between the LED front headlights is BMW's modern interpretation of its hallmark kidney grill. It sits flat on the nose, which itself carries an extension that aims to create a "forward-pointing dynamic." Air inlets stretch into the side section, which BMW says gives the front a wide appearance.

Rendered 2011 BMW 6 Series Coupe

2011 BMW 6 Series Coupe
new 2011 BMW 6 Series Coupe and also some spy videos so if you want to see some other photos with this car, you can simply find them by making a Google search.

As you can see, this time we got two instead of one rendering photo but it’s almost from the same angle but there is still a difference. In the first photo, the 2011 BMW 6 Series Coupe has a normal roof while in the second photo it has a soft roof meaning that that car is a convertible which may be inspired from the spy photos and videos that were taken recently.

I don’t know if you saw the CS Concept from BMW and I recommend you to look for it on the internet because on this 2011 BMW 6 Series Coupe there are a lot of elements from that concept but this is not official, this is just how the rendering designer thought it might look.

BMW Announces Pricing for the New 528i Sedan

528i Sedan

BMW has announced pricing for the all-new 2011 BMW 528i Sedan. The new 528i will arrive at BMW Centers in July and is priced from $45,425 including $875 Destination & Handling. Based on the all-new, 6th-generation BMW 5 Series, the new 528i receives BMW’s 3.0-liter inline-6 engine with magnesium-aluminum construction and 240 horsepower, plus BMW’s new 8-speed automatic transmission as standard equipment. Despite these enhancements, the base MSRP is $1,400 lower than the 528i’s 2010 predecessor.

As on any other BMW vehicle, BMW Ultimate Service, with $0 maintenance for the first 4 years or 50,000 miles, is included.

“When we announced the pricing for the 535i and 550i earlier this month, people were thrilled with what great value they represented,” said Jack Pitney, Vice-President of Marketing for BMW of North American. “With the 528i BMW is uniquely positioned to offer a full range of midsized luxury-performance Sedans that, true to the philosophy of EfficentDynamics, offer better performance and improved efficiency than their predecessors at prices that are even more competitive.”

The all-new 2011 BMW 5 Series combines a whole new look, inside and out, with new powertrain options and even more cutting-edge technology. Design features emblematic of BMW are to be found at the front with its kidney grille inclined slightly forward. The new 5 Series chassis is 55% stiffer than its already-impressive predecessor.

The new 528i is equipped with BMW’s celebrated 3.0-liter inline-6 engine, now enhanced to produce 240 horsepower and 230 lb-ft of torque. These figures represent improvements of 10 and 30, respectively, over the previous-generation 528i. As a result, the new 528i is expected to accomplish the 0-60mph sprint in 6.6 seconds (preliminary), compared to 7.1 seconds for the previous model. The normally aspirated engine is equipped with Valvetronic throttle-less intake technology and weighs approximately 355 lbs thanks to its exotic magnesium-aluminum engine block construction. EPA mileage estimates will be available closer to the July on-sale date.

In addition to the standard 8-speed automatic transmission, new 17-inch light alloy wheels with all-season run-flat tires are standard on the 528i, while the optional Sport Package includes 18-inch light alloy wheels with high-performance run-flat tires. Inside, drivers will find standard lumbar support and a larger standard moonroof.

Options and packages for the 528i are very similar to the 535i Sedan with a few exceptions. Xenon headlights will be a stand-alone option on the 528i. The Dynamic Handling Package will provide Driving Dynamics Control and Dynamic Damping Control, which is quick enough to adjust the damping at a rear wheel after a front wheel has encountered a road imperfection at highway speeds. Integral Active Steering is not offered on the 528i.

Prices of 2011 BMW 5 Series

2011 BMW 5 Series
The prices for the 2011 BMW 535i are starting from $50,475 while the prices for the most expensive model, the 2011 BMW 550i, are starting from $60,575. Also, the prices for the 2011 BMW 528i which as I said, were released today, are starting from $45,425 including destination and handling charges of $875 which makes this model to be the cheapest one as you can see.

You should know that the 2011 BMW 528i which as I said, is the cheapest one, comes with a 3.0 liter in-line 6-cylinder engine which is able to develop up to 240hp and also a maximum torque of 230 lb-ft which makes this car able to accelerate from 0 to 60mph in just 6.6 seconds.

BMW 7 Series VR7

BMW 7 Series VR7
BMW 7 Series VR7
BMW 7 Series VR7

Bmw to build the X1 compact SUV in China

BMW X1 compact SUV

BMW X1 compact SUV
Through its joint-venture with Brilliance Auto, BMW will be assembling a series of models in China, according to a report by Gasgoo.
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The cars to be built there include the BMW X1 compact SUV, the BMW 1-Series and the stretched version of the BMW 3-Series.

At the Geneva Motor Show, BMW chairman and CEO Norbert Reithofer announced that the X1 would be the third model to be built at the Chinese facility. Earlier this year, BMW Brilliance halted the 3 Series’ production to expand the production site’s capacity. It compensated by importing the model.

BMW February sales rise 14%

German car maker BMW /quotes/comstock/11e!fbmw (DE:BMW 32.59, -0.06, -0.18%) said Tuesday that sales of Mini, Rolls Royce and BMW brand cars rose 14% in February to 91,758 from 80,474 a year earlier. Sales for the 12 months to the end of February were up 15.3% at 173,911 units. "We saw growth in Asia, in particular, but we also made gains in many markets in Europe, Africa and the Americas. In key sales markets such as the U.S., the automotive sector is also showing encouraging signs of a gradual recovery," said Ian Robertson, BMW board member responsible for sales and marketing. The company said almost all its markets are experiencing "a definite upturn." Sales of BMW brand cars rose 13.7% to 78,248 units and Mini sales rose 16% to 13,443 units

BMW in 2010

BMW always has been the iconic yuppie-mobile. The vehicles can be described as being for those who don’t trust anybody older than 30.

In reality, the closest thing between BMW and Mercedes-Benz is Germany. BMW is viewed as the “driver’s car” whereas M-B is thought of more in terms of luxury (not that BMW isn’t).

BMW has added enough segments through the years that upon nailing down a customer it could hold him within the family for a lifetime.

BMW has added enough segments through the years that upon nailing down a customer it could hold him within the family for a lifetime.

For 2010 BMW has the following vehicles in its line-up: 1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series, X3, X5, X6, M3, M5, M6, X5 M, X6 M.

1 Series

Don’t be fooled by the title “1 Series” and mistake it for a ticket to the dance. It’s hardly an entry-level vehicle. Yes, it’s a smaller car – but it has the power and performance of a higher-level “Bimmer.”

The 1 Series draws its inspiration from the legendary BMW 2002 model of almost 40 years ago. It was the first “gotta have” vehicle for young drivers and European car enthusiasts.

Hamann BMW X6 M Tycoon Evo M

Hamann Motorsport will officially unveil its 670hp/493kW strong and 300km/h fast Tycoon Evo M based on the BMW X6 M at the 80th Geneva Motor Show. The program includes a bodykit, performance upgrade, stainless steel exhaust system, wheel set and interior refinements.

The body kit holds front and rear wing extensions made of light composite materials. These let the body expand by 60 millimetres. The designers enhanced the sides with the newly designed side skirts. The distinctive hallmark of the front is the apron with the four striking LED daytime running lights. There are enlarged air inlets in the front and the carbon bonnet allows an optimised air ventilation of the engine compartment. At the X6 M rear, Hamann replaces the original skirt. This makes room for the earthy sounding sports exhaust system with the centrally positioned double end pipes. The rear view of the Tycoon Eveo M contains newly designed rear- and roof spoilers.

BMW Performance releases accessory line for 2011 X6

2011 BMW X6 with Performance Accessories – Click above for high-res image gallery

When BMW debuted the X6 M last year, we were initially a bit skeptical about how the porky crossover (still having a hard time calling it a Sports Activity Coupe) would be received by enthusiasts. However, after a good deal of seat time, we learned that while the X6 M is ridiculously unnecessary, it's a total blast to drive, especially on the track. Now, enthusiasts looking to get some of the X6 M's mystique without shelling out $89,000 can have their own unique version of the X6, thanks to new accessories from BMW Performance.

The list of optional modifications starts with two different power kits, depending on which engine the stock X6 is equipped with. xDrive35i models gain an additional 20 horsepower and 37 pound-feet, bringing the total output to 326 hp and 332 lb-ft. The xDrive50i gets a bit more oomph, with power increased to 448 hp (up by 41) and 479 lb-ft (up by 37). Keep in mind, these power figures are based on of the 2011 X6, which has slightly different powertrains from the current model. What does it all mean? Six-cylinder X6s will be able to do 0-60 runs in just 6.5 seconds, and V8 models will do it in just 5.2.

2011 BMW 5 Series Diesel First Drive

If and when BMW brings a diesel motor to the U.S. under the wavy hood of the new 5 Series, it might not be the one we sampled in our recent drive of the 2011 BMW 530d. In Europe, BMW offers three turbocharged diesel engines for the 5 Series. You have your choice of a frugal turbocharged inline-4 in the 520d, a base-level turbocharged inline-6 in the 525d and the higher-power version of the same turbocharged inline-6 in the 530d. To further complicate matters for the diesel-averse, the twin-turbo inline-6 diesel that BMW currently sells in the U.S. for the 335d and X5 diesel isn't like any of these Euro diesels, as it's meant to be the most powerful six-cylinder oil-burner currently on the market.

BMW's 5-Series Wagon

2011 BMW 5-Series -


With mounting speculation over whether or not a 5-Series wagon would appear with the newly launched 5GT roaming the streets, this spy video from Auto Motor
Und Sport puts that theory to rest.

Would you rather see this in the States over the 5GT?

BMW M2 Concept

The BMW M1 was the latest BMW amongst the series to have an engine in rear center position. This model has been revisited through the BMW M1 Homage in 2008. The model series of the BMW Concept is still awaited but it would be interesting to imagine what would be a model of sport entry level by the German manufacturer, a car smaller and more accessible than the legendary M1 and which would compete with the Porsche Cayman or Audi TT. This concept could be equipped with a V8 (the one of the next M5) combined with a manual gearbox or 7-speed automatic. And in the continuity of BMW concepts in recent years (Active E & Vision Efficienct Dynamics Concept) a hybrid version would complement the offer.