New Luxury Car - BMW i8

German-made cars, BMW, announced the launch of their advanced hybrid cars, the BMW i8, 2014. Model to be presented is believed to have a design concept better than that exhibited in the movie Ghost Protocol MI.

Reported by Inautonews, Monday, March 26, 2012, though it was a shadow of its model, BMW is still doing testing and development of the car.

BMW i8 expected to have the original design better, compared with a concept that was introduced to the public years ago, in September 2011 at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

BMW i8 will come with hybrid technology engines with total power 393 hp, and one of them stem from an electric motor that produces 170 hp and 550 Nm of torque. The big secret power generated is supplied from a 3-cylinder turbocharged 1.5-liter capacity newest.

Powerful engine and is mated to an environmentally friendly four-speed transmission, where there is a version of "i" that uses a single-speed transmission.

For the price, BMW i8 will go on sale with a tag of Rp1, 2 billion and is targeted sale of at least reach 10 thousand units. viva

 

Recent Luxury Car - BMW S.X Concept Car

BMW SX concept was designed by designer Iulian Bumbu as a form of future BMW cars, the concept of a sports coupe (two doors) that look luxurious.

This design is suppose to be the successor of the BMW 6 Series. Not be known power possessed by Germany's car. However, suspected the BMW will use a rear-wheel drive system and a position in front of the engine. viva

New Car - BMW Launches the Mini E

BMW launched its newest product, the Mini E. Electric powered cars are assembled 240-horsepower limited, only 500 units. Mini E is priced at U.S. $ 65 million will be marketed in early 2009.

Not only the number, BMW will also limit the location of the sale. That is only going to market in California, New York and New Jersey, United States.

Total weight of the Mini E reaches 3230 pounds (about 1.4 tons). The main energy sources using lithium-ion batteries are capable of transferring up to 380-volt stun at low speed. This car can go up as far as 150 miles at 95 miles per hour. viva

BMW 3 Series (E90), the fifth generation of the BMW 3 Series range of compact executive cars

The BMW E90 series is the fifth generation of the BMW 3 Series range of compact executive cars. The car is also available as a touring (designated as E91), coupé (E92) and coupé cabriolet (E93). A high performance BMW M3 version of the E90, E92, and E93 is also available. It is the successor to the E46 model, and was launched in March 2005. The E90 is slated to be replaced in 2012 when a new 3 Series body is introduced. [1]

In 2002,Norbert Reithofer and Development Chief Burkhard Goeschel started an initiative to halve the time it took to reach full production of the next generation 3-series from six months to three. First marketed in March 2005, the car quickly became BMW Group's best selling automobile worldwide, and by the end of the year 229,900 vehicles had been delivered. It is by far the best-selling entry-level luxury car in Canada and the United States.

In 2009, the saloon underwent an extensive mid-cycle facelift. In 2011, the coupe and convertible were facelifed as well. Facelifted 3-series are commonly referred to as "LCI" (Lifecycle Impulse) models.

The E90 saloon is 49 mm (1.9 in) longer, 78 mm (3.1 in) wider and 9 mm (0.4 in) taller than its predecessor (E46). The wheelbase is longer by 35 mm (1.4 in). In previous 3 Series models, space for passengers and luggage were common criticisms; however, BMW made significant improvements to the poor leg and headroom in those previous models. BMW's brochure even highlights, 'Now long legs can be enjoyed even by the people who have them'. Large amounts of aluminium were used in the body work and suspension in an attempt to keep the weight close to previous models; however, the E90 weighs between 50 lb (23 kg) and 300 lb (140 kg) more than comparable older models. The N54B30 engine is all aluminium with cast iron liners, while the N51 and N52 engines largely consist of magnesium with an outer shell of aluminium and even aluminium bolts to prevent corrosion from dissimilar metals. The piston sleeves in each are steel and have copper coating.

The E90 also introduced run-flat tires to the 3 Series range. Consequently, cars with run-flats are not equipped with a spare tire. While these theoretically improve performance and handling, run-flats sometimes cost more to replace and can give a harsher ride.

BMW 1 Series (E81), an entry level sports car produced by the German automaker BMW since 2004

The BMW 1 Series (E81/E87 and E82/E88 models) is an entry level sports car produced by the German automaker BMW since 2004. The 1 Series is unusual in its class as it features rear-wheel drive, 50:50 weight balance, a longitudinally-mounted engine and an advanced aluminum multilink suspension. It is currently BMW's second best-selling automobile worldwide, accounting for nearly one-fifth of the total sales in 2008.

The 1 Series was launched globally in Autumn 2004 and shares many structural, chassis, powertrain, hardware and electronic elements with the larger 3 Series. The model was started to provide a lower point of entry into the BMW range as the 3 Series moved gradually up-market. Initially launched as a 5-door hatchback, a 3-door version was also launched in July 2007. The 1 Series is priced between the MINI and the current E90 3 Series. Because the coupe is the only rear wheel drive vehicle in its class, it is often considered the successor to the BMW 2002.

The 1 Series coupe (E82) and convertible (E88) went on sale in the United States and Canada in model year 2008 (30 June 2007)[3] as the 128i and the 135i. Other countries received the 120i and 125i in both platforms. The convertible, unlike the 3 Series convertible, uses a soft-top instead of a folding hardtop. This is lighter, cheaper to manufacture and preserves more trunk space than the folding hardtop would allow.

The North American introduction of the coupe and cabriolet was during the second quarter of 2008, which was credited for helping BMW overtake Lexus as the top luxury brand.

In 1996, BMW owned the Rover Group, and was preparing a new car that would replace their Rover 200 and 400 ranges, called Project R30, developed jointly with Project R50 and R40, that would become, respectively, the New Mini and the Rover 75. The new model, which would have been badged as the Rover 55, was planned to be built in the Longbridge plant alongside the New Mini, and BMW were granted a £152 million subsidy by the British government to refurbish the plant.

In 2000, development was close to completion, but after BMW sold the Rover Group, the project's rights were taken by BMW, which stopped the project and kept the only working prototype in their headquarters of Munich. Although BMW tried to sell the project's rights, first to MG Rover and later to a number of Chinese car manufacturers, the model never entered production. They come with HID headlamps

It has been rumoured that the Rover R30 was finished by BMW and transformed into the BMW 1-Series. However, BMW have stated that the 1-Series is unrelated to the R30, and was developed alongside the E90 3-Series.

Luxury Car - BMW X1, compact luxury crossover manufactured by BMW

The BMW X1 is a compact luxury crossover manufactured by BMW. It extends the current BMW Sports Activity Series model lineup which includes the BMW X3, BMW X5, and the BMW X6. The X1 is based on the same platform as the BMW 3 Series Touring (wagon) with xDrive. Compared to the larger X3, the X1 is positioned as a slightly smaller but more affordable and sportier entry.

The concept version of the X1 wagon was unveiled at the 2008 Paris Motor Show.

~ The cargo capacity has 420 liters of storage space, which can increase to 480 liters with the back seats pulled a little to the front, and up to 1350 liters of storage space with the seats folded. For comparison, the 3-Series Touring (E91) has 460 and the X3 (E83) has 480 liters.
~ The backrest in the rear is adjustable in 11 steps and can be divided in the ratio 40:20:40
~ Adaptive cruise control
~ Semi Command Sitting position
~ Performance Control

Luxury Car - BMW X3 (F25), 2nd generation model of the BMW Sports Activity Series X3

The BMW F25 is the 2nd generation model of the BMW Sports Activity Series X3, on sale since 2010. The 2011 X3 was unveiled on July 14, 2010. The new car is larger than its E83 predecessor and is assembled in BMW's Spartanburg Plant, in Greer, South Carolina in a new manufacturing facility alongside the existing X5 and X6 assembly hall.

Power for the North American version of the X3 comes from BMWs' N52 3.0L Direct Injection I6 engine for the xDrive28i shared with the new F10 528i and BMWs' new N55 3.0L TwinPower Turbo (single turbo twin scroll) Direct Injection I6 engine for the xDrive35i as seen in its larger facelifted X5 sibling.

(For the 28i the I6 N52 engine is to be replaced with the four-cylinder, TwinPower Turbo N20 engine all across the BMW lineup for the 2012 and 2013 model year; implementation date in the X3 is to be confirmed.)

Both engines are mated to either a 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic transmission. The U.S. market gets the 3.0 inline-6 and automatic transmission combination; no four-cylinder diesel engine version will be sold. Outside the USA & Canada, the X3 is offered with three diesel engines: the 20d (2.0 liter I4 diesel), the 30d (3.0 liter I6 diesel), and BMW's new 35d (3.0 liter TwinPower Turbo I6 diesel). In some European countries, the 35i and 28i petrol engines are not offered on the F25.

Recently, the F25 has been offered with an optional M-sport package, which offers the same features as the Sports Activity Package but with BMW M signatures, such as the steering wheel emblem and the anthracite black interior headliner as well as an M styled body kit with painted bumpers.

The X3 F25 has received high critical acclaim for its class-leading performance and efficiency with BMW's award-winning N55 engine and its second place standing on Ward's 2011 Best New Interiors, bested only by Audi's flagship A8.

The 2011 BMW X3 xDrive28i and 35i are priced at $36,750 and $41,050, respectively.