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2012 BMW 650i Convertible configurator comes online
<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/convertibles/" rel="tag">Convertible</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a></p><a href="http://www.bmwusa.com/standard/content/byo/byohome.aspx?enc=8zKG2huR GPRuubGMSy7dDyLKTVUOpCEJB vsphbrDETk="><img alt="BMW 650i configurator" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/650-configurator.jpg" style="border: 0px solid; margin: 4px 0px;" /></a><br />
<br /> The <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/6+series">new-for-2012 BMW 650i Convertible</a> is still bigger and heavier than most of the competition, but there are still a whole slew of notable new features about the updated car. Designers filed off some of the more audacious curves in favor of a bit more subtlety. Power from the 650i's twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 now sits at 400 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque - up 40 hp and a whopping 90 lb-ft from the last-gen 6 Series - and the six-speed gearbox has been replaced with a slick eight-speed unit. All good stuff, and judging by the fact that BMW has launched the online 650i Convertible configurator, it appears this big droptop is ready for prime time.<br /> <br /> The price tag begins at $92,375 once $875 is added for destination and the dreaded $1,000 gas guzzler tax is applied. The price only goes up from there, with packages like Driver Assistance ($3,900) and premium sound ($1,800) bringing things over the $100,000 mark. Check off all the options and you're looking at a MSRP of $110,375, or enough money for a loaded <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/5+series">550i</a> and a nicely optioned <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/mx-5">Mazda Miata</a>. <a href="http://www.bmwusa.com/standard/content/byo/byohome.aspx?enc=8zKG2huR GPRuubGMSy7dDyLKTVUOpCEJB vsphbrDETk=">Click here</a> to head over to the 650i configurator to price out some high-zoot open-air motoring for yourself.<br /> <br /> [Source: <a href="http://www.bmwusa.com/standard/content/byo/byohome.aspx?enc=8zKG2huR GPRuubGMSy7dDyLKTVUOpCEJB vsphbrDETk=">BMW</a>]<p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/24/2012-bmw-650i-convertible-configurator-comes-online/">2012 BMW 650i Convertible configurator comes online</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:33:00 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.bmwusa.com/standard/content/byo/byohome.aspx?enc=8zKG2huR GPRuubGMSy7dDyLKTVUOpCEJB vsphbrDETk=>Read</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/24/2012-bmw-650i-convertible-configurator-comes-online/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19857876/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/24/2012-bmw-650i-convertible-configurator-comes-online/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> أكثر... |
Geneva 2011: BMW Vision ConnectedDrive Concept focuses on connectivity [w/video]
<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/conceptcars/" rel="tag">Concept Cars</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/geneva-motor-show/" rel="tag">Geneva Motor Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/videos/" rel="tag">Videos</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-vision-connecteddrive-concept-geneva-2011/"><img alt="BMW Vision ConnectedDrive Concept" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/bmw-vision-connecteddrive.jpg" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; margin: 4px 0px;" /></a>
<div style="text-align: center;"> <em><strong><small>BMW Vision ConnectedDrive Concept - Click above for high-res image gallery</small></strong></em></div> <br /> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/bmw/">BMW</a> has pulled the wraps off of its latest concept vehicle, which is in part a research tool for the automaker as it looks towards the future of mobile networking. The <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/10/bmw-vision-connecteddrive-set-to-make-geneva-swoon/">BMW Vision ConnectedDrive Concept</a> is a two-passenger roadster seeking to push new boundaries in the realm of automotive technology.<br /> <br /> The topless concept borrows much of its design from the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/vision+efficientdynamics" >Vision EfficientDynamics concept</a> that's <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/31/bmw-vision-efficientdynamics-spotted-in-abu-dhabi-is-it-closer/">on the road to production</a>, but this showcar focuses on three areas; comfort, safety and infotainment. Each category provides feedback and data to the driver by means of a light display spread throughout the vehicle.<br /> <br /> In the cabin, the driver will be able to monitor a multitude of information thanks to a three-dimensional head-up display. The HUD incorporates augmented reality to display point-of-interest icons and road information into the driver's field of vision. The display is fully customizable, and the driver can fine-tune the amount of information and how it's displayed in front of him or her. Interestingly enough, BMW has provided no information about what powers this concept - either in reality or merely conceptually.<br /> <br /> The BMW Vision <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/connecteddrive">Connected Drive</a> Concept is the automaker's view of where automotive information technology is heading. By providing the driver with as much or as little information as he or she desires, the driver is able to make a closer connection with the vehicle. It may be merely a study at this point, but it's a glimpse at a future where the driver is still in control... and that's something we can stand behind.<br /> <br /> Be sure to check out the car in the gallery below, and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/bmw-vision-connecteddrive-concept-reveal-geneva-video/#continued">click past the jump</a> for b-roll footage of the BMW Vision ConnectedDrive Concept.<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-vision-connecteddrive-concept-geneva-2011">BMW Vision ConnectedDrive Concept: Geneva 2011</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-vision-connecteddrive-concept-geneva-2011/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/01-bmw-vision-connecteddrive_thumbnail. jpg" alt="BMW Vision ConnectedDrive Concept: Geneva 2011" title="BMW Vision ConnectedDrive Concept: Geneva 2011" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-vision-connecteddrive-concept-geneva-2011/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/02-bmw-vision-connecteddrive_thumbnail. jpg" alt="BMW Vision ConnectedDrive Concept: Geneva 2011" title="BMW Vision ConnectedDrive Concept: Geneva 2011" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-vision-connecteddrive-concept-geneva-2011/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/03-bmw-vision-connecteddrive_thumbnail. jpg" alt="BMW Vision ConnectedDrive Concept: Geneva 2011" title="BMW Vision ConnectedDrive Concept: Geneva 2011" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-vision-connecteddrive-concept-geneva-2011/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/04-bmw-vision-connecteddrive_thumbnail. jpg" alt="BMW Vision ConnectedDrive Concept: Geneva 2011" title="BMW Vision ConnectedDrive Concept: Geneva 2011" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-vision-connecteddrive-concept-geneva-2011/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/05-bmw-vision-connecteddrive_thumbnail. jpg" alt="BMW Vision ConnectedDrive Concept: Geneva 2011" title="BMW Vision ConnectedDrive Concept: Geneva 2011" /></a></div><br /> <em><strong><small>Phot os copyright (C)2011 <a href="http://www.drewphillipsphotograp hy.com/">Drew Phillips</a> / AOL</small></strong></em><p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/bmw-vision-connecteddrive-concept-reveal-geneva-video/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Geneva 2011: BMW Vision ConnectedDrive Concept focuses on connectivity [w/video]</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/bmw-vision-connecteddrive-concept-reveal-geneva-video/">Geneva 2011: BMW Vision ConnectedDrive Concept focuses on connectivity [w/video]</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Tue, 01 Mar 2011 12:31:00 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/2011/03/01/bmw-vision-connecteddrive-concept-reveal-geneva-video/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19862963/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/bmw-vision-connecteddrive-concept-reveal-geneva-video/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> أكثر... |
Autoblog Podcast #219: Geneva, Diesel Cruze and Backup Camera talk with Randy Nonnenberg of BringATrailer.com
<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/podcasts/" rel="tag">Podcasts</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/geneva-motor-show/" rel="tag">Geneva Motor Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/etc/" rel="tag">Etc.</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/audi/" rel="tag">Audi</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/chevrolet/" rel="tag">Chevrolet</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/dodge/" rel="tag">Dodge</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/subaru/" rel="tag">Subaru</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/autoblog-podcast-219-geneva-motor-show-diesel-cruze-and-backu/"><img alt="Autoblog podcast logo" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/12/autoblog-podcast-3.jpg" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; margin: 4px 0px; width: 630px; height: 142px;" /></a>
<div style="text-align: center;"> <em><strong><small>Clic k above for the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes, RSS or listen now!</small></strong></em></div> <br /> Autoblog Podcast #219 is here, and the two Chrises and Dan are joined by <a href="http://bringatrailer.com/">Bring A Trailer's</a> Randy Nonnenberg to talk oddball cars, all things <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/geneva-motor-show/">Geneva Motor Show</a>, the impending Chevrolet Cruze Diesel and the government's delay making backup cameras mandatory. Questions and feedback wrap it up, and it's an hour and thirty-six minutes of fun this week. Thanks for listening, we'll see you next week!<br /> <br /> <b><strong>Autoblog Podcast #219: </strong></b><strong>Geneva, Diesel Cruze and Backup Camera talk with Randy Nonnenberg of BringATrailer.com</strong><br /> <object application="" data="http://www.weblogsinc.com/media/audio_player.swf" height="24" type="" width="290" x-shockwave-flash=""><param name="movie" value="http://www.weblogsinc.com/media/audio_player.swf" /><param name="FlashVars" value="soundFile=http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/stadium.weblogsinc.com/autoblog/podcasts/03-01-11-autoblog-E219.mp3" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="menu" value="false" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /></object><br /> <ul> <li style="margin: 0.5em 0px; list-style-type: none; background-image: url(http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.au...t-circle.gif); padding-left: 15px; background-position: 0px 6px;"> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/geneva-motor-show/" style="color: rgb(139, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; outline-style: none;">Geneva Motor Show</a><br style="line-height: 0.8em;" /> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/21/report-diesel-chevrolet-cruze-confirmed-for-u-s/" style="color: rgb(0, 111, 177); text-decoration: none; outline-style: none;">Diesel Cruze confirmed for the US</a><br style="line-height: 0.8em;" /> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/28/report-nhtsa-to-delay-backup-camera-regulations/" style="color: rgb(0, 111, 177); text-decoration: none; outline-style: none;">NHTSA Backup camera delay</a></li> </ul> <strong>In the Autoblog Garage:<br /> </strong><br /> <strong> </strong><br /> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/ram+1500">2011 Ram 1500</a><br /> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/forester">2011 Subaru Forester 2.5X Touring</a><br /> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/x5+m">2011 BMW X5M</a><br /> <br /> <ul style="margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: none;"> <li bullet-circle.gif="" media="" style="margin: 0.5em 0px; list-style-type: none;" www.autoblog.com=""> <strong>Hosts:</strong> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bloggers/dan-roth">Dan Roth</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bloggers/chris-shunk">Chris Shunk</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/about#chris-paukert">Chris Paukert</a> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></li> </ul> <strong>Runtime:</strong> 01:36:48<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <hr style="width: 630px;" /> <strong>Get the podcast:</strong><br /> [<a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/autoblog/id73331469">iTunes</a>] Subscribe to the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes<br /> [<a href="http://podcasts.autoblog.com/rss.xml">RSS</a>] Add the Autoblog Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator<br /> [<a href="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/stadium.weblogsinc.com/autoblog/podcasts/03-01-11-autoblog-E219.mp3">MP3</a>] Download the MP3 directly<br /> <br /> <strong> Feedback:</strong><br /> Email: Podcast at Autoblog dot com<br /> Voicemail: 734-288-8POD (734-288-8763)<br /> <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/autoblog/id73331469"><br /> Review the show in iTunes</a> and take our <a href="http://www.podtrac.com/audience/start-survey.aspx?pubid=JRJrA-gkKy4$&ver=standard">surv ey</a><br /> <em> </em> <div id="refHTML"> </div><p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/autoblog-podcast-219-geneva-motor-show-diesel-cruze-and-backu/">Autoblog Podcast #219: Geneva, Diesel Cruze and Backup Camera talk with Randy Nonnenberg of BringATrailer.com</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Tue, 01 Mar 2011 14:15:00 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/2011/03/01/autoblog-podcast-219-geneva-motor-show-diesel-cruze-and-backu/>Read</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/autoblog-podcast-219-geneva-motor-show-diesel-cruze-and-backu/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19863491/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/autoblog-podcast-219-geneva-motor-show-diesel-cruze-and-backu/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> أكثر... |
Geneva 2011: BMW Alpina B5 BiTurbo Touring is the one we want
<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-geneva-2011/"><img alt="Alpina B5 BiTurbo Touring" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/alpina-b5-biturbo-touring.jpg" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; margin: 4px 0px;" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold; font-size: 10px; font-style: italic;"> BMW Alpina B5 BiTurbo Touring - Click above for high-res image gallery</div> <br /> Sure, the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/alpina+b7">BMW Alpina B7</a> is nice, but if we had the choice, we'd much rather have the new <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/24/alpina-b5-biturbo-touring-coming-to-geneva-motor-show/">B5 BiTurbo Touring</a>. After all, what's not to love about an <a href="http://autoblog.com/tag/alpina">Alpina</a>-tuned station wagon that puts down 507 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque? All that grunt comes courtesy of BMW twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8, running through a sport-tuned ZF eight-speed automatic.<br /> <br /> There's far more to love about the B5 BiTurbo Touring aside from its sheer power. The already-attractive <a href="http://autoblog.com/model/5+series">BMW 5 Series</a> wagon gets a host of aero enhancements, as well as the Alpina-standard 20-spoke wheels. It's always nice to see a <a href="http://autoblog.com/make/bmw">BMW</a> painted in the tuning company's signature blue hue, too.<br /> <br /> Unfortunately, the Alpina B5 BiTurbo Touring isn't slated for consumption here in the United States (much like the standard 5 Series wagon). At least we still get our kicks with the B7.<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/alpina-b5-biturbo-touring-geneva-2011">Alpina B5 BiTurbo Touring: Geneva 2011</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/alpina-b5-biturbo-touring-geneva-2011/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/01-alpina-b5-biturbo-touring_thumbnail.jpg" alt="Alpina B5 BiTurbo Touring: Geneva 2011" title="Alpina B5 BiTurbo Touring: Geneva 2011" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/alpina-b5-biturbo-touring-geneva-2011/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/02-alpina-b5-biturbo-touring_thumbnail.jpg" alt="Alpina B5 BiTurbo Touring: Geneva 2011" title="Alpina B5 BiTurbo Touring: Geneva 2011" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/alpina-b5-biturbo-touring-geneva-2011/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/03-alpina-b5-biturbo-touring_thumbnail.jpg" alt="Alpina B5 BiTurbo Touring: Geneva 2011" title="Alpina B5 BiTurbo Touring: Geneva 2011" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/alpina-b5-biturbo-touring-geneva-2011/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/04-alpina-b5-biturbo-touring_thumbnail.jpg" alt="Alpina B5 BiTurbo Touring: Geneva 2011" title="Alpina B5 BiTurbo Touring: Geneva 2011" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/alpina-b5-biturbo-touring-geneva-2011/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/05-alpina-b5-biturbo-touring_thumbnail.jpg" alt="Alpina B5 BiTurbo Touring: Geneva 2011" title="Alpina B5 BiTurbo Touring: Geneva 2011" /></a></div><br /> <em><strong><small>Phot os copyright (C)2011 <a href="http://www.drewphillipsphotograp hy.com/">Drew Phillips</a> / AOL</small></strong></em><p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/bmw-alpina-b5-biturbo-touring-geneva-2011/">Geneva 2011: BMW Alpina B5 BiTurbo Touring is the one we want</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:29:00 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/2011/03/01/bmw-alpina-b5-biturbo-touring-geneva-2011/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19862923/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/bmw-alpina-b5-biturbo-touring-geneva-2011/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> أكثر... |
Geneva 2011: AC Schnitzer comes strong with sporty diesel BMW Z4, tuned 550i [w/videos]
<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/aftermarket/" rel="tag">Aftermarket</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/conceptcars/" rel="tag">Concept Cars</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/convertibles/" rel="tag">Convertible</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sedans/" rel="tag">Sedan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/geneva-motor-show/" rel="tag">Geneva Motor Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/euro/" rel="tag">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/special-limited-editions/" rel="tag">Specialty</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/diesel/" rel="tag">Diesel</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/ac-schnitzer-99d-geneva-2011/"><img alt="AC Schnitzer 99d" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/ac-schnitzer-99d.jpg" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; margin: 4px 0px;" /></a>
<div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold; font-size: 10px; font-style: italic;"> 2011 AC Schnitzer 99d - Click above for high-res image gallery</div> <br /> AC Schnitzer has showed up at the Geneva Motor Show with not one, but two fresh-off-the-press upgrade packages for 2011.<br /> <br /> Not wanting to look completely unfriendly to Mother Earth, AC Schnitzer has taken their expertise to the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/z4">Z4</a> and BMW's EfficientDynamics system, working over a 320d mill to go under the Z4's hood. The 2011 AC Schnitzer 99d gets a 70-hp boost to 190, hits 60 in 6.9 seconds, releases a scant 99g of C02 per mile and returns a handsome 63 mpg in the European cycle. That, according to Schnitzer, is better than any BMW on the market. Unfortunately, the 99d is just a concept, and won't be available to the public any time soon.<br /> <br /> For the family minded executives attending the show, AC Schnitzer started with the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/5+series">2011 BMW 550i</a>, bumping the car from 407 to 540 horsepower. According to Schnitzer, the result is a 4.5-second 0-60 sprint and a whopping 198 mph top end. The engine exhales through a new set of the tuner's own mufflers capped with chrome surrounds. The resulting executive express has been dubbed the ACS5 Sport S.<br /> <br /> Hauling all that energy to a stop is a revised set of brakes sporting eight-piston calipers. Outside, Schnitzer went all-out to ensure that the car would be stable at its newfound velocity. The laundry list of exterior mods includes a front spoiler, carbon ducts for the brakes, new engine bay vents and, of course, your choice of 20 or 21-inch AC Schnitzer custom wheels.<br /> <br /> Check out the official videos and press releases <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/03/ac-schnitzer-99d-acs5-sport-s-geneva-2011/#continued">after the jump</a>.<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/ac-schnitzer-99d-geneva-2011">AC Schnitzer 99d: Geneva 2011</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/ac-schnitzer-99d-geneva-2011/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/01-ac-schnitzer-99d_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/ac-schnitzer-99d-geneva-2011/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/02-ac-schnitzer-99d_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/ac-schnitzer-99d-geneva-2011/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/03-ac-schnitzer-99d_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/ac-schnitzer-99d-geneva-2011/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/04-ac-schnitzer-99d_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/ac-schnitzer-99d-geneva-2011/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/05-ac-schnitzer-99d_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /> <div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/ac-schnitzer-acs5-sport-s-geneva-2011">AC Schnitzer ACS5 Sport S: Geneva 2011</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/ac-schnitzer-acs5-sport-s-geneva-2011/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/01-ac-schnitzer-acs5-sport-s_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/ac-schnitzer-acs5-sport-s-geneva-2011/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/02-ac-schnitzer-acs5-sport-s_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/ac-schnitzer-acs5-sport-s-geneva-2011/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/03-ac-schnitzer-acs5-sport-s_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/ac-schnitzer-acs5-sport-s-geneva-2011/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/04-ac-schnitzer-acs5-sport-s_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/ac-schnitzer-acs5-sport-s-geneva-2011/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/05-ac-schnitzer-acs5-sport-s_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /> <em><strong><small>Phot os copyright (C)2011 <a href="http://www.drewphillipsphotograp hy.com">Drew Phillips</a> / AOL</small></strong></em><br /> <br /> [Source: AC Schnitzer]<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/03/ac-schnitzer-99d-acs5-sport-s-geneva-2011/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Geneva 2011: AC Schnitzer comes strong with sporty diesel BMW Z4, tuned 550i [w/videos]</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/03/ac-schnitzer-99d-acs5-sport-s-geneva-2011/">Geneva 2011: AC Schnitzer comes strong with sporty diesel BMW Z4, tuned 550i [w/videos]</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:01:00 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.youtube.com/watch?v=OOY9m1PsnL0&featu re=player_embedded>Read</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/03/ac-schnitzer-99d-acs5-sport-s-geneva-2011/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19863202/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/03/ac-schnitzer-99d-acs5-sport-s-geneva-2011/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> أكثر... |
Video: BMW teases new M5... barely
<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sedans/" rel="tag">Sedan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/euro/" rel="tag">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/videos/" rel="tag">Videos</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/03/video-bmw-teases-new-m5-barely/#continued"><img border="1" hspace="4" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/bmw-m5-teaser-2.jpg" vspace="4" /></a>
<div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold; font-size: 10px; font-style: italic;"> 2012 BMW M5 teaser - Click above to <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/03/video-bmw-teases-new-m5-barely/#continued">watch the video</a></div> <br /> The F10 <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/15/2012-bmw-m5-to-be-automatic-only/">BMW M5</a> is nigh upon us, and to make sure we're excited, BMW has released a tantalizingly short and non-descript video of the M car in action. As with most BMW M teaser videos, there's not much to see, other than some headlights at high-speed, so the vocals are probably the most important thing.<br /> <br /> While we've seen plenty of spy shots of the next big M car, this is the first official video BMW has produced. By the look and sound of things, the car's 578-hp twin-turbo V8 might just be worth the hype. <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/03/video-bmw-teases-new-m5-barely/#continued">Hit the jump</a> for the video.<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-bmw-m5-spy-shots">2012 BMW M5 Spy Shots</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-bmw-m5-spy-shots/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/bmw-m5-2_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-bmw-m5-spy-shots/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/bmw-m5-1_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-bmw-m5-spy-shots/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/bmw-m5-3_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-bmw-m5-spy-shots/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/bmw-m5-4_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-bmw-m5-spy-shots/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/bmw-m5-5_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /> [Source: BMW via <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6F8N4maXNJY&featu re=player_embedded">YouTu be</a> | Images: CarPix]<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/03/video-bmw-teases-new-m5-barely/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Video: BMW teases new M5... barely</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/03/video-bmw-teases-new-m5-barely/">Video: BMW teases new M5... barely</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Thu, 03 Mar 2011 13:41:00 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.youtube.com/watch?v=6F8N4maXNJY&featu re=player_embedded>Read</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/03/video-bmw-teases-new-m5-barely/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19865724/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/03/video-bmw-teases-new-m5-barely/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> أكثر... |
Geneva 2011: BMW ActiveE looking to become the Ultimate Electric Driving Machine
<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/coupes/" rel="tag">Coupe</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>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/electric/" rel="tag">Electric</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-activee-geneva-2011/" target="_blank"><img alt="BMW ActiveE at 2011 Geneva Motor Show" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/bmw-active-e.jpg" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; margin: 4px 0px;" /></a>
<div style="text-align: center;"> <em><strong><small>BMW ActiveE - Click above for high-res image gallery</small></strong></em></div> <br /> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/bmw/">BMW</a> showed us the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/11/detroit-2010-bmw-activee-concept-is-all-charged-up-and-ready-to/">ActiveE Concept</a> back at the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/detroit-auto-show/">2010 Detroit Auto Show</a>. Now the automaker is using the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/geneva-motor-show/">Geneva Motor Show</a> floor to roll out the latest version of its electrified <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/1+series">1-Series</a>. The BMW ActiveE, following in the footsteps of the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/mini+e">Mini E</a> before it, will begin rolling out to select markets in the Fall of 2011.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/mini/">Mini</a> utilized a fleet of 600 electric Coopers for field tests, but BMW is upping the ante by producing 1,000 vehicles. The ActiveE will make its North American debut at the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/new-york-auto-show/">New York Auto Show</a> in April. After that, it will roll its way into the driveways and garages of residents in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, New York, Boston and parts of Connecticut.<br /> <br /> Powering the BMW ActiveE are a plethora of liquid-cooled SB LiMotive batteries. They provide enough juice to generate 170 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. The ActiveE uses that energy to run from 0-60 miles per hour in about nine seconds and the juiced-up 1-Series has a range of 100 miles. Check it out in the galleries below and read more about the car in BMW's official release after the jump.<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-activee-geneva-2011/">BMW ActiveE: Geneva 2011</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-activee-geneva-2011/#3929145"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/01-bmw-active-e-1298983635_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-activee-geneva-2011/#3929146"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/02-bmw-active-e-1298983638_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-activee-geneva-2011/#3929147"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/03-bmw-active-e-1298983641_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-activee-geneva-2011/#3929149"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/04-bmw-active-e-1298983646_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-activee-geneva-2011/#3929151"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/05-bmw-active-e-1298983650_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /> <div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://green.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-activee-0">BMW ActiveE</a></strong></p><a href="http://green.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-activee-0/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/green.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/bmw-activee-4_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://green.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-activee-0/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/green.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/bmw-activee-5_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://green.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-activee-0/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/green.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/bmw-activee-3_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://green.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-activee-0/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/green.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/bmw-activee-2_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://green.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-activee-0/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/green.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/bmw-activee-1_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /> <em><strong><small>Phot os copyright (C)2011 <a href="http://www.drewphillipsphotograp hy.com/">Drew Phillips</a> / AOL</small></strong></em><p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/03/bmw-activee-1-series-ev-geneva/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Geneva 2011: BMW ActiveE looking to become the Ultimate Electric Driving Machine</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/03/bmw-activee-1-series-ev-geneva/">Geneva 2011: BMW ActiveE looking to become the Ultimate Electric Driving Machine</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Thu, 03 Mar 2011 18:20:00 EST. 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