BMW Z4 GT3 - BMW today unveiled the Z4 GT3 in 2011

The most important difference is that the race once the new 4.4-liter V8 engine but whose performances were not disclosed. Certainly it will be stronger than the 4.0-liter V8 wearing last year's model yield 480 horses. The motion carried on the rear axle via a serial 6-speed gearbox and is for private racing teams.

Aerodynamically the new model has received some changes to ensure "competitiveness in relation to other models in the category GT3 ". It also has new advanced engine management system, steel safety cell and several CFRP pieces such as roof, bonnet, rear spoiler and wings. It is already available for ordering at a price of € 315.000.

2012 BMW M5 Concept debuts in Shanghai Motor Show 2011

Prototypes had long been projecting strong cast shadows on the production car, at the Auto Shanghai exhibition (21 to 28 April 2011) it is: BMW unveiled a concrete preview of the coming everyday cars: the Concept M5. Visually, the expected future production model is not significantly different from the study.
Also in the side view reveals the M5, at least those who know his potential. M-specific 20-inch twin-spoke design fill out the wheel arches and close due to the wide track of the vehicle is flush with the body. The wheels are equipped with a mixing tires, the format front 265/35 ZR20 rear, and is 295/30 ZR20. Must not miss the typical M gills on the front side wall. The M5, they are surrounded by a chrome frame and a chrome bar split in half. This will, in addition to the side indicators and the M logo.

The fifth-generation M5 gets a new, high-revving V8 with M-Power twin Turbo. Compared to the V10 predecessors, he has become stronger, but will also consume one-quarter less fuel and emit pollutants. The exact performance and consumption data, BMW has still covered. As confirmed by CEO Kay Segler M some time ago in an interview with the editorial team, the new engine is based on the X5 drives in M ​​/ M. There X6 provides the eight-cylinder 555 hp and sends a torque of 680 Nm onto the crankshaft. In the M5, it could then well be 580-600 hp.

The serial version of the new BMW will be in autumn 2011 on the market, prices there is still no information. The predecessor with 507 hp V10 was to have as a sedan from 86 200 € 94 100 € and they combine from.

BMW M3 Pick-up: One-piece with twinkling Note - with interior photos

As some time ago Erlkönig a BMW M3 pick-up was caught on the Nurburgring, opinions were divided: April Fool's joke or one-off? Now it is: the rapid delivery van is both.

What is surprising is the high cost of development, which is the rapid pick-up basis. BMW, confirms extensive testing and tuning drives on the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring. For an April Fool's joke, it would certainly have been enough to change the M3 to the computer. But the M GmbH is a real converted vehicle. In addition to the cargo area and striking a removable Targa roof is one of the highlights. To the special rear adjusts a payload of up to 450 kilograms. In terms of drive it is the V8 with 420 hp, but the chassis was specifically adapted and refined the aerodynamics. The empty weight of the M3 pick-up is around 50 kg below that of the M3 convertible, the removable roof brings an additional 20 kilograms less.

The cargo area is covered with aluminum-sheet structure, according to BMW, up to 20 stow golf bags. But not enough, the first M3 ever is the pick-up equipped with a trailer hitch. Nevertheless, confirmed the head of M GmbH, Kay Segler, 300 a ride with speedometer A series development of the M3 pick-up is not planned, the resulting single piece of street legal is a workshop-transport vehicle of the M GmbH used. A similar / slag is already in the 1980s on the basis of the then M3.

BMW Z4: fuel-saving driving fun roadster AC Schnitzer 99d

The two-liter turbo diesel from the fuel-saving three normally makes 163 hp. Schnitzer increased the power electronically to 190 bhp and the torque increased from 360 to 420 Newton meters. Top speed is called the tuner 235 km / h. From zero to 100 km / h. The diesel roadster in 6.9 seconds to sprint. The measured consumption of Schnitzer is 3.8 liters of diesel. This corresponds to CO2 emissions of around 99 grams per kilometer. Compared with the donor engine BMW 320d Efficient Dynamics is a fuel consumption advantage of 0.3 liters and a lower ten grams of CO2 emissions.


Even lighter wheels and brakes
35 kg of weight loss went to the account of lighter wheel and brake components. Each of the four 8.5 x 19 inch forged wheels is attached with titanium screws and weighs just 7.9, according Tuner kilograms. The high-performance brake system is equipped with lightweight rotors. The reduced unsprung mass will affect the driving experience: According to Schnitzer acts as the vehicle to 335 kg facilitated.

Active Aerodynamics
When the body Schnitzer sat at their own attachments. For example, consist of carbon front spoiler, sport front fender, the roof, the rear skirt inset and the trunk lid. Add to that a rear spoiler, a silver anodized front grille as well as so-called "Bonnet Vents, louvers in the hood. Schnitzer also installed the active aerodynamics in the BMW 520d: A flap in the grille opens only when needed and ensures the closed state for a better flow of air flow. The lowering by 30 millimeters by a racing chassis will also reduce drag.

Interior with iPhone integration
The inmates take up carbon bucket seats with leather place. As an Apple multimedia gimmick is iphone4. Click on the access to all data from the onboard computer is possible. For example, the consumption or the function of the particle filter can be reviewed. In addition, the smartphone is designed to play music, to make phone calls hands-free option for navigating and surfing the web.


Unsaleable technology support
A portion of these components and modifications Schnitzer offers in its program for each Z4. The 99d is to be understood as a technology and remains unique. If there were to buy it, it would cost 149 000 €.

2011 BMW M3 GTS by G-Power Official Details and Photos

A few months ago we told you that the tuners by G-Power, created a series of "fastest car of BMW , cook optimized version of the GTS modification of the BMW M3.

Then the German tuning house says its BMW M3 GTS finally be able to show the army of the Porsche 911 GT3 RS who is boss in the competitions.

From today's official information shows that the G-Power version of the most powerful BMW M3 can shop much, much more.

Tuners were able to inflated power German car to 450 hp to a staggering 720 horsepower by increasing engine capacity by 10%, adding turbo system G-POWER SK II CS "Sporty Drive", integration of new pistons and more.