Spy Shots: 2012 BMW 1 Series
 

<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/spyphotos/" rel="tag">Spy Photos</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/euro/" rel="tag">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/hatchbacks/" rel="tag">Hatchback</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/luxury/" rel="tag">Luxury</a></p><img alt="BMW 1 Series Spy Shots" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/01-1-series-630.jpg" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; margin: 4px 0px;" /><br />
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BMW 1 Series Spy Shots - Click above for high-res image gallery</div>
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Our elite squad of spy photographers has managed to nab a handful of photos of the upcoming <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/1 series">BMW 1 Series</a>. Given that a <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/15/officially-official-2012-bmw-1-series-coupe-and-convertible-tak/">refreshed model has just debuted for 2012</a>, it's understandable that details on the next-gen model are still squirmy at the moment. In any case, this new batch of shots show off a bit more of what we can expect to see on the production version when it lands in showrooms. If this mule is any indication we can expect the 1 to come bearing the company's first turn signals integrated into the sideview mirrors, and it appears that the squared angel-eye headlights of manufacturer's recent concept cars have finally made their way off of the show circuit and onto the street.<br />
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Inside, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/bmw">BMW</a> has finally seen fit to add a little color to the cabin with a few splashes of red stitching as well as a dash accent. It looks like the 1 will also come bearing a pop-up navigation screen when it arrives in dealerships.<br />
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As of right now, there's little word as to what will show up under the hood of this wee beastie when it comes Stateside, but we hear that this particular machine was powered by a 2.0-liter diesel engine and an eight-speed automatic. The car was also spotted testing alongside two xDrive products vehicles and an Audi A4, so there's a good chance that we'll see all-wheel drive crop up on the next 1, too.<br />
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<div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-1-series-spy-shots/">BMW 1 Series Spy Shots</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-1-series-spy-shots/#3896325"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/01-1-series_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-1-series-spy-shots/#3896326"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/02-1-series_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-1-series-spy-shots/#3896328"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/03-1-series_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-1-series-spy-shots/#3896329"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/04-1-series_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-1-series-spy-shots/#3896330"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/05-1-series_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br />
[Source: CarPix]<p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/17/spy-shots-2012-bmw-1-series/">Spy Shots: 2012 BMW 1 Series</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:32:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/17/spy-shots-2012-bmw-1-series/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19848550/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/17/spy-shots-2012-bmw-1-series/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>

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Report: All BMW four-cylinders will be turbocharged
 

<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/euro/" rel="tag">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-x1-2-0-turbocharged-four-cylinder/#3801262"><img alt="BMW X1 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/bmw-four.jpg" style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; margin: 4px 0px;" /></a><br />
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BMW X1 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder - Click above for high-res image gallery</div>
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We sure hope you <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/bmw">BMW</a> fans out there like your <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/01/19/x1-gets-bmws-first-245-hp-turbocharged-four-cylinder/">four-cylinders</a> with forced induction. According Autocar the German automaker has committed to strapping a turbocharger to all of its four-cylinder engines in the near future. The report cites "company sources" as saying that the company plans on using turbo four-pots for applications requiring up to 241 horsepower. Above that magic number, the tried and true inline-six will step in to take over.<br />
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Furthermore, each of the company's four-cylinders will all be based on the 2.0-liter aluminum block with different turbochargers and engine management to help crank out different levels of punch. Autocar says the block will use a sprayed-iron liner that's just .3 mm thick instead of the conventional 1.5 mm cast-iron cylinder sleeves for added durability and reduced weight.<br />
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Chances are we'll see the first iteration of that lump crop up in the upcoming <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/x1">X1</a>, which Autocar says is set to debut sometime later this week. It will pack the most potent variation of the four-cylinder, though BMW has rated the mill at around 245 horsepower thanks to a twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing and a high-pressure fuel injection system. What's a few ponies among friends?<br />
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<div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-x1-2-0-turbocharged-four-cylinder">BMW X1 2.0 Turbocharged Four Cylinder</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-x1-2-0-turbocharged-four-cylinder/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/01/01-bmw-4_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-x1-2-0-turbocharged-four-cylinder/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/01/02-bmw-4_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-x1-2-0-turbocharged-four-cylinder/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/01/03-bmw-4_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-x1-2-0-turbocharged-four-cylinder/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/01/04-bmw-4_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br />
[Source: <a href="http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle.aspx?AR=25550 2">AutoCar</a>]<p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/18/report-all-bmw-four-cylinders-will-be-turbocharged/">Report: All BMW four-cylinders will be turbocharged</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Fri, 18 Feb 2011 09:28:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/18/report-all-bmw-four-cylinders-will-be-turbocharged/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19848629/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/18/report-all-bmw-four-cylinders-will-be-turbocharged/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>

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BMW offering M Performance exhaust for M3 range [w/video]
 

<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/aftermarket/" rel="tag">Aftermarket</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/convertibles/" rel="tag">Convertible</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/coupes/" rel="tag">Coupe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sedans/" rel="tag">Sedan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-m-performance-exhaust/"><img alt="BMW M Performance Exhaust" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/mperformanceexhaust630opt .jpg" style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; margin: 4px 0px;" /></a><br />
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BMW M Performance exhaust - Click above for high-res image</div>
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<a href="http://autoblog.com/make/bmw">BMW</a> has released a new exhaust system for the current <a href="http://autoblog.com/model/m3">M3</a> coupe, sedan and convertible. This new M Performance system is crafted from lightweight, heat-resistant Inconel, and when combined with the current M3's high-revving 4.0-liter V8, the end result is a much more throaty, powerful sound.<br />
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The M Performance exhaust is approximately 20 pounds lighter than the standard setup, made up of perforated inner pipes and polished titanium tips with the BMW M logo. What's more, this flow-optimized exhaust reduces overall back pressure, allowing for more aurally stimulating sound.<br />
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But the truth is, words don't do this new exhaust system justice. Thankfully, BMW fitted the M Performance exhaust system to an M3 coupe and created a video, which you can watch <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/21/bmw-offering-m-performance-exhaust-for-m3-range-w-video/#continued">after the jump</a>. If you like what you hear, BMW even offers the M Performance exhaust note as a ringtone (seriously), available at <a href="http://bmwusa.com/news">bmwusa.com/news</a>. <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/21/bmw-offering-m-performance-exhaust-for-m3-range-w-video/">Hit the jump</a> for the details, including the price: a steep $4,374, not including installation.<br />
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[Source: BMW]<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/21/bmw-offering-m-performance-exhaust-for-m3-range-w-video/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>BMW offering M Performance exhaust for M3 range [w/video]</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/21/bmw-offering-m-performance-exhaust-for-m3-range-w-video/">BMW offering M Performance exhaust for M3 range [w/video]</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:02:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/21/bmw-offering-m-performance-exhaust-for-m3-range-w-video/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19852208/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/21/bmw-offering-m-performance-exhaust-for-m3-range-w-video/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>

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BMW's new eco sub-brand to be called "i"
 

<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/coupes/" rel="tag">Coupe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/hybrids/" rel="tag">Hybrid</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/marketing-advertising/" rel="tag">Marketing/Advertising</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/tech/" rel="tag">Technology</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/hatchbacks/" rel="tag">Hatchback</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/electric/" rel="tag">Electric</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/diesel/" rel="tag">Diesel</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-i/"><img alt="BMW i sub-brand" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/01-bmw-i630.jpg" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; margin: 4px 0px;" /></a><br />
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BMW 'i' sub-brand - Click above for high-res image gallery</div>
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We've known for some time that <a href="http://autoblog.com/make/bmw">BMW</a> has been hard at work developing a range of high-tech green vehicles, from the oft-mentioned <a href="http://autoblog.com/tag/megacity">MegaCity</a> runabout to a production version of its <a href="http://autoblog.com/tag/vision+efficientdynamics" >Vision EfficientDynamics</a> eco supercar. But up until now, we didn't know how the Bavarians intended to name these very different new models.<br />
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<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-i/#3904595"><img alt="BMW i sub-brand" class="right border" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/04-bmw-i250.jpg" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; margin: 4px 0px; float: right;" /></a>We do now. BMW has just announced that its new sub-brand will be called "i." The i family will house the German automaker's "sustainable vehicles and mobility solutions" when it arrives in 2013. The first two models will be the as-yet unreleased i3 and i8, otherwise known as the MegaCity and VED production cars (both are teased in the rendering above). While BMW isn't saying where the i3 will be built, it has confirmed that the smaller-volume i8 supercar will be assembled in Leipzig.<br />
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In addition, the automaker has founded BMW i Ventures, a holding company based in New York City with $100 million in backing. The company's goal is to propogate 'vehicle-independent services' - things like smart phone apps. BMW i Ventures has already started staking other businesses, including My City Way, a company whose self-titled app provides details on public transportation, parking and entertainment in more than 40 cities in the U.S.<br />
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We can't help but note that in the accompanying press release (available <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/21/bmws-new-eco-sub-brand-to-be-called-i/#continued">after the jump</a>), there is almost no discussion of preserving BMW's reputation of being 'fun-to-drive' and a leader in dynamics. ("Sustainable vehicles and mobility solutions" certainly isn't terminology to set the enthusiast's heart alight.) That said, if the production i8 can preserve the promise of the Vision EfficientDynamics showcar, driving entertainment will almost certainly be a part of the program for that car, and hopefully the i3 will be a lightweight and nimble little thing when it hits the market.<br />
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[Source: BMW]<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/21/bmws-new-eco-sub-brand-to-be-called-i/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>BMW's new eco sub-brand to be called "i"</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/21/bmws-new-eco-sub-brand-to-be-called-i/">BMW's new eco sub-brand to be called "i"</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:21:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/21/bmws-new-eco-sub-brand-to-be-called-i/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19852877/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/21/bmws-new-eco-sub-brand-to-be-called-i/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>

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Autoblog Podcast #218: 2012 Honda Civic, BMW "i", Chevy MyLink, and GMC Granite
 

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Autoblog Podcast #218 is here, and Chris, Dan, Chris Paukert and Zach return to talk about Chevrolet MyLink, the GMC Granite's rumored re-greenlighting, the 2012 Honda Civic and BMW's new "i" sub-brand. Questions and feedback wrap it up, and it's an hour and thirty-three minutes of fun this week. Thanks for listening, we'll see you next week!<br />
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Report: BMW i won't be limited to EVs; diesels, hybrids, motorcycles all possible
 

<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/hybrids/" rel="tag">Hybrid</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/motorcycles/" rel="tag">Motorcycle</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/luxury/" rel="tag">Luxury</a></p><a href="http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle.aspx?AR=25555 1"><img alt="BMW i" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/bmw-i.jpg" style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; margin: 4px 0px;" /></a><br />
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If you're still trying to work your mind around how the new <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/21/bmws-new-eco-sub-brand-to-be-called-i/">BMW i brand</a> fits with the company's ultimate driving machine mantra, <em>Autocar</em> may have the piece of the puzzle that you're missing. According to reports, the German automaker is currently planning to flesh out the fledgling marque with a host of alternative fuel vehicles.<br />
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Not everything under the i banner won't be sailing on all-electric power all the time. The news came courtesy of <a href="http://autoblog.com/make/bmw">BMW</a> marketing head honcho Ian Robertson, though he chose not to delve deeper into what other types of alternative fuel we could see from the green arm of <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/bmw">BMW</a>.<br />
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<em>Autocar</em> also stole some time with BMW R&D boss Klaus Draeger, who said the upcoming i8 won't boast the same fuel-savvy diesel engine as the BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics concept. Instead, the production version of the vehicle will carry a small gasoline engine on board to make it more appealing in various markets (including the States, we'd imagine) all over the world.<br />
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While there aren't any specifics on exactly which engine will find its way into the new green supercar, we'd think that the new <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/18/report-all-bmw-four-cylinders-will-be-turbocharged/">BMW turbocharged four-cylinder</a> wouldn't be a bad guess. Also interesting are reports that BMW may extend its new i sub-brand to its motorcycle division, possibly with a range of hybrid and/or electric two- and three-wheeled scooters, motorcycles and trikes.<br />
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<div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://green.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-clever-concept">BMW Clever concept</a></strong></p><a href="http://green.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-clever-concept/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autobloggreen.com/media/2009/05/bmw_clever_5_thumbnail.jp g" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://green.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-clever-concept/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autobloggreen.com/media/2009/05/2006-clever-research-vehicle-ra-studio-1280x960_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://green.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-clever-concept/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autobloggreen.com/media/2009/05/bmw_clever_1_thumbnail.jp g" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://green.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-clever-concept/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autobloggreen.com/media/2009/05/bmw_clever_4_thumbnail.jp g" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://green.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-clever-concept/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autobloggreen.com/media/2009/05/bmw_clever_sida900p_thumb nail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br />
[Source: <a href="http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle.aspx?AR=25555 1">Autocar</a>, <a href="http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news--general-news/bmw-ibikes-in-the-pipeline/17353.html">Visordown</a>]<p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/23/report-bmw-i-wont-be-limited-to-evs/">Report: BMW i won't be limited to EVs; diesels, hybrids, motorcycles all possible</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Wed, 23 Feb 2011 08:57:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/23/report-bmw-i-wont-be-limited-to-evs/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19854688/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/23/report-bmw-i-wont-be-limited-to-evs/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>

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Alpina B5 BiTurbo Touring coming to Geneva Motor Show
 

<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/wagons/" rel="tag">Wagon</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/geneva-motor-show/" rel="tag">Geneva Motor Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/alpina-b5-biturbo-touring/"><img alt="Alpina B5 BiTurbo Touring" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/01-alpina-b5-biturbo-touring630opt.jpg" style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; margin: 4px 0px;" /></a><br />
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Alpina B5 BiTurbo Touring - Click above for high-res image gallery</div>
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Set to debut at next week's <a href="http://autoblog.com/category/geneva-motor-show">Geneva Motor Show</a>, the fine folks at <a href="http://autoblog.com/tag/alpina">Alpina</a> have given the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/08/alpina-b5-bi-turbo-full-details-and-images/">B5 BiTurbo</a> treatment to the new <a href="http://autoblog.com/model/5+series">5 Series</a> Touring.<br />
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Powered by the same twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 as the sedan, the B5 Touring produces 507 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque, running to the rear wheels via an eight-speed sport automatic transmission provided by ZF. 0-60 is handled in just under five seconds, and flat out the Touring will do 187 miles per hour.<br />
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Of course, all of this power comes wrapped in the usual Alpina trimmings, including a steroid-enhanced exterior aero kit and the company's signature 20-spoke wheels. It's quite a looker, and we'd love to see how it stacks up to <a href="http://autoblog.com/make/cadillac">Cadillac</a>'s own <a href="http://autoblog.com/model/cts-v+sport+wagon">CTS-V Sport Wagon</a>. Get your fix in our high-res gallery below.<br />
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<div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/alpina-b5-biturbo-touring">Alpina B5 BiTurbo Touring</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/alpina-b5-biturbo-touring/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/01-alpina-b5-biturbo-touring_thumbnail.jpg" alt="Alpina B5 BiTurbo Touring" title="Alpina B5 BiTurbo Touring" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/alpina-b5-biturbo-touring/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/02-alpina-b5-biturbo-touring_thumbnail.jpg" alt="Alpina B5 BiTurbo Touring" title="Alpina B5 BiTurbo Touring" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/alpina-b5-biturbo-touring/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/03-alpina-b5-biturbo-touring_thumbnail.jpg" alt="Alpina B5 BiTurbo Touring" title="Alpina B5 BiTurbo Touring" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/alpina-b5-biturbo-touring/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/04-alpina-b5-biturbo-touring_thumbnail.jpg" alt="Alpina B5 BiTurbo Touring" title="Alpina B5 BiTurbo Touring" /></a></div><br />
[Source: Alpina]<p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/24/alpina-b5-biturbo-touring-coming-to-geneva-motor-show/">Alpina B5 BiTurbo Touring coming to Geneva Motor Show</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:24:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/24/alpina-b5-biturbo-touring-coming-to-geneva-motor-show/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19858237/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/24/alpina-b5-biturbo-touring-coming-to-geneva-motor-show/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>

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