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BMW 635d: A stylish and sporty luxury coupe powered by a diesel engine

BMW 635d


BMW Can you combine a good performance and good fuel efficiency in a luxury sports coupe? Until recently this combination may seem science fiction. The well-known luxury sports coupes of the BMW 6 series, have always had an excellent performance by its powerful BMW V8 engines, so for many, the prejudice that exists for diesel engines, it would unthinkable for such a car features.

To break the prejudices, the diesel model of the BMW 6 Series, the BMW 635d has a 3.0 liters engine and six-cylinder in-line, which produces BMW 286 horses, which are pushing the coupe from 0-60 mph in just BMW 6.3 seconds. Even more impressive fuel efficiency, which averages 34 MPG, which means being able to go more than 600 miles in a single pond. With the above data, you only have to ask: Why is not for sale in the U.S.? Was ever sold in this market?

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BMW Zentrum is preparing for the Euro Auto Festival

BMW Zentrum


The BMW Zentrum, part of the production of BMW in South Carolina opens its doors to the twelfth "Euro Auto Festival" from 19 to October 21. As is tradition, the event will feature hundreds of cars on display. This year the brand is being honored Austin Healey. To do this, Gerry Coker, the designer of the original Austin Healey 100, will be present to give a talk about the trajectory of his career as a stylist here.

As part of activities this year rifara a 1980 BMW 633 CS, which has been completely restored. Funds raised from the sale of raffle tickets will be donated to the Disaster Relief Fund "of the Red Cross. To view a complete copy of the program, including a biography of the presenter, event history and photos of past years, visit the official website of the festival.

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BMW may offer a twin-turbo diesel for the market in the U.S.

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The truth is that American consumers have been and will be disruption for a while about deals in diesel engines. However, it is anticipated that the automobile giant BMW is planning to introduce a diesel engine to the American market, characterized by high traveled road and demanding of great power and torque. That is why BMW could mount under the hood of some models of the line, the engine called "BMW 35d", capable of 286HP and 427lb-ft of torque, based on a displacement of BMW 3.0 liters and a turbo dual feeder. Fuel consumption in turn, will improve dramatically over the 35 miles per gallon. Unfortunately it is not known where the "BMW 35d" might be available. Many experts speculate that by next year. We will have to wait.

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BMW and Peugeot break ties in the engine development

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BMW has said "non, merci c'est fini!" owner of the group PSA Peugeot Citro�n in partnership to develop diesel engines. Their relationship in this kind of joint projects, started two years ago and allowed the creation of a gasoline engine of BMW 1.4 liters and 1.6 for models like the BMW MINI and the PSA group. Despite the willingness of these manufacturers together to expand their knowledge and create high-tech engines, the synergy has not been to cover the costs of research and provide after-sales benefits.

Throughout the history of BMW, 5 have been partners for the development of small engines. An example of this happened before partnering with PSA, when Daimler-Chrysler was building engines for the BMW MINI model in Brazil. On the other hand, is publicly known that Mercedes-Benz has shown intentions to work with a BMW engine and produce low emissions. No response has been delivered from BMW, but it is believed that society will take place due to the high number of cars in development by a number of builders.

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Triumph: The fourth brand under the auspices of BMW?

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Rumors have circulated that BMW considers fourth brand to grow, which also has been speculation about who might be Volvo, which has been discarded. Now the Automotive News columnist Rick Kranz concludes that the answer to this question is: Triumph. BMW owns the MINI brand and reviving a brand experience and a retro model with considerable success, and Triumph cars fit with this model is compact rear-wheel drive, a legacy that BMW would continue smoothly.

Using the same platform of the BMW 1 Series Triumph models and marketing in the BMW MINI dealer network, which could be an excellent strategy, since they are both traditional and recognized brands in the UK. Besides BMW now owns the rights to the name. Reviving the models as the Spitfire or TR might find an interesting niche between the models BMW MINI and BMW Z4, but the problem is that would compete with the new BMW 128i and BMW 135i, the same group. Expanding is a good idea, but cannibalization between the brands of the same group, is dangerous.

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Baby seat inspired by BMW Sauber F1

BMW Sauber F1


The brand of luxury cars BMW, which also is present in Formula 1 is intended to direct their efforts to all market segments, including the unexpected market seats for baby. BMW introduced an unusual niche in this seat with showy colors inspired by the famous BMW Sauber F1 team, which is approved for children weighing between 33 and 79 pounds, which means an age between BMW 3.5 and 12 years. Fortunately this seat is far more comfortable, the driving position of a real F1, but equally could encourage drivers of future generations.
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Spy Photos: BMW V Class

BMW V Class


The Winding Road magazine, is under the possession of certain photographs which it believes to be the new BMW series "V". This is not the first source that reveals the future of the German House on that particular model. The BMW series "V" aims to offer more interior space and submitted to the BMW X6, but more comfort and sportiness that the BMW X5.

The options in terms of engine for that model BMW will be very similar to those of BMW Series 5. An Engine 6 line in BMW 3.0 liters of displacement, and probably a V8 of 420 horsepower for the most complete version of BMW Series V. Not rule out the possibility of another 6 largest online, diesel or other intermediate models for the new series. Traction permanent BMW 4-wheel is another of the possible forecasts.

The emergence of BMW Series V in the U.S. certainly seems to depend on the success achieved by the BMW X6, which shares many characteristics and similarities. Anyway, BMW has shown itself capable of selling crossovers and other new types of cars on American soil, without any problem.

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Spy Photos: BMW V5, for a new market segment

BMW V5


The recent introduction of the new BMW X6 at the Auto Show in Frankfurt, was no reason for the German manufacturer is left after such a successful static revelation. The new model BMW "V5" is a reality that is close to the passing of days. His name is not any configuration engine is the next letter of introduction from BMW. Indeed, it is a sedan-style hatchback with more interior space (roof line) as the new BMW X6.

It is a model BMW that was constructed on the same platform as the BMW X5 and BMW X6. This will probably cause it to build the plant in South Carolina, USA. CAR BMW magazine says that the "white" for this new BMW vehicle is the U.S. market. Really a risk when you take into account that "hatchback" have not been very accepted in the United States, unlike the European market.

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BMW is the largest producer and marketer of premium vehicles

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In August, BMW sales have exceeded their fellow Mercedes-Benz and Audi, with a total of 99,755 units sold. In the same period, Audi and Mercedes sold 66,400 units 96,200 units.

BMW could not have achieved this success without the help of MINI and the BMW sales only amounted to 85,003 units, which already show a strong demand for the cars in the blue and white saltire. The success of the BMW MINI, it could increase further with the arrival of the Clubman and the BMW case, the success of the new BMW X5 will be complemented with the arrival of the compact 1 Series models.

At the highest segment of the market, know the results of Maybach and Rolls-Royce, but we are by the poor performance of the German mark, which the sedan and the convertible Phantom Drophead Coupe, doubling the sales of Maybach. The question is whether these results could be BMW asleep on its laurels?

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Probable new series for BMW: The 2009 model F5

BMW F5


German manufacturers seem determined to make a vehicle for every possible market segment. To try to create new niches for themselves and introduce their latest products. It is rumored that BMW has built a "MPV", the English abbreviation of the word multi-purpose vehicle (minivan). It is a vehicle similar to a "crossover" as the offering and its Mercedes-Benz R Class The photograph shows how a car could be presented.

So if you really know is that BMW is working on two new models based on the platforms of the BMW 3 Series and BMW 5 Series. The prototypes will lead the new classification BMW "F" into the lexicon and be called BMW F3 and BMW F5. Be part of a line of cars that will be forthcoming to the market.

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