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2011 BMW 5 Series tuned by Racing Dynamics
<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/aftermarket/" rel="tag">Aftermarket</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/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/luxury/" rel="tag">Luxury</a></p><a href="http://www.bimmertoday.de/2009/12/31/racing-dynamics-bietet-umfangreiches-programm-fur-5er-f10/"><img width="630" vspace="4" hspace="0" height="420" border="1" align="top" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/bmw_5_racingd.jpg" alt="Racing Dynamics 5 Series" /></a><br />
<br /> You can't buy the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/5+series">2011 BMW 5 Series</a> yet, but German tuner Racing Dynamics knows what it's going to do to the car when you can. Opt for the 535i and you'll take delivery of a sedan turned into an R35, pulled by a turbocharged six that's got a 104-horsepower bump to 410 along with 385 pound-feet of torque. It will get to 60 miles per hour nearly a second faster than the standard 535i.<br /> <br /> But if you can, why not take the R50S? That's a 550i taken from 407 ponies and boosted up to 620 horsepower. Controlling that oomph will be a Racing Dynamics sport suspension, locking rear differential, and a brake system with slotted discs that can handle 800 degrees Celsius. Making it sound good will be a new exhaust, and making it look good will be a minimal bodykit featuring a pair of dual pipes and 21-inch forged wheels.<br /> <br /> [Source: <a href="http://www.bimmertoday.de/2009/12/31/racing-dynamics-bietet-umfangreiches-programm-fur-5er-f10/">Bimmer Today</a> (<a href="http://translate.google.com/translate?js=y&prev=_t&hl =en&ie=UTF-8&layout=1&eotf=1&u=www.b immertoday.de%2F2009%2F12 %2F31%2Fracing-dynamics-bietet-umfangreiches-programm-fur-5er-f10%2F&sl=de&tl=en">trans lated</a>) via <a href="http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/12/31/racing-dynamics-offers-extensive-program-for-2011-bmw-5-series/#more-26121">BMW Blog</a>]<p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/03/2011-bmw-5-series-tuned-by-racing-dynamics/">2011 BMW 5 Series tuned by Racing Dynamics</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:43:00 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.bimmertoday.de/2009/12/31/racing-dynamics-bietet-umfangreiches-programm-fur-5er-f10/>Read</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/03/2011-bmw-5-series-tuned-by-racing-dynamics/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19300429/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/03/2011-bmw-5-series-tuned-by-racing-dynamics/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> أكثر... |
Report: '09 F1 participants needed to sell more than 25,000 cars to break even on investment
<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/motorsports/" rel="tag">Motorsports</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/mercedes-benz/" rel="tag">Mercedes-Benz</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/toyota/" rel="tag">Toyota</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/earnings-financials/" rel="tag">Earnings/Financials</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/ferrari/" rel="tag">Ferrari</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/renault/" rel="tag">Renault</a></p><a href="http://www.theage.com.au/sport/motorsport/ferrari-leads-cost-race-20100103-lnbs. html"><img hspace="0" border="0" vspace="4" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/f1_investment.jpg" alt="" /></a><br />
<br /> Melbourne, Australia newspaper <em>The Age</em> has a story on the break-even point for automakers in Formula One. The numbers are based on research done by Formula Money, a company devoted to detailing the financial goings-on in F1 - however, they don't make much sense at first glance. According to <em>The Age</em>, F1's manufacturer-backed teams "<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/ferrari/">Ferrari</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/mercedes-benz/">Mercedes-Benz</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/bmw">BMW</a>, <a href="http://autoblog.com/category/renault">Renault</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/toyota">Toyota</a> spent €608 million ($970 million) on Formula One racing" last year. To recoup that total investment they needed to sell at least 25,000 cars, combined, at an average price of $38,800.<br /> <br /> The questions arise when it is claimed that Ferrari "makes €275,000 ($393,643 U.S.) per car sold, and so only needs to sell 153 vehicles to break even on its €42 million ($60 million U.S.) investment in F1." We can hardly believe Ferrari spent just $60M on F1 last year; if so, that would have left the other four teams to spend an average of $227.5M apiece based on a total spend of $970M.<br /> <br /> According to <a href="http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2008/09/22/toyota-has-biggest-f1-budget-4456m/">F1 Fanatic's team budget numbers</a> for 2008, Ferrari spent $414.9 million, and going by <a href="http://www.f1network.net/boards/read/s491.htm,10565609">F1 Network's numbers</a> for 2009, Ferrari spent $365 million last year. We don't know where the truth is among the numbers in <em>The Age</em>'s report. What we do know, however, is that no matter what the real numbers are, they never added up for <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/27/bmw-reaches-agreement-to-sell-f1-team-back-to-founder-peter-saub/">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/12/17/renault-stays-in-formula-one-after-selling-stake-in-team/">Renault</a> or <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/30/serbian-team-reportedly-in-talks-to-take-over-toyota-f1/">Toyota</a>.<br /> <br /> [Source: <a href="http://www.theage.com.au/sport/motorsport/ferrari-leads-cost-race-20100103-lnbs. html">The Age</a>]<p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/04/report-09-f1-participants-needed-to-sell-more-than-25-000-cars/">Report: '09 F1 participants needed to sell more than 25,000 cars to break even on investment</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Mon, 04 Jan 2010 09:29:00 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.theage.com.au/sport/motorsport/ferrari-leads-cost-race-20100103-lnbs.%20html>Read</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/04/report-09-f1-participants-needed-to-sell-more-than-25-000-cars/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19301120/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/04/report-09-f1-participants-needed-to-sell-more-than-25-000-cars/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> أكثر... |
BMW releases free M Power app for the iPhone
<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/tech/" rel="tag">Technology</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-m-power-app-for-iphone/"><img hspace="4" vspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/mpower1_opta.jpg" alt="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-m-power-app-for-iphone/"><img hspace="4" vspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/mpower4_opta.jpg" alt="" /></a>
<div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><sma ll>BMW M Power app for iPhone - Click above for gallery of screen shots</small></strong></em></div> <br /> The Apple iPhone has a built-in accelerometer that rather accurately detects even the slightest motions. Developers have been quick to create applications that capitalize on the iPhone's hardware, including software that helps enthusiasts obtain g-force and 0-60 times from their phone. We've <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/29/dynolicious-turns-iphone-into-cheap-performance-meter/">tested a few ourselves</a> and they work pretty well, although most of these apps come at a cost, ranging from $4.99 to $10 or more. If you like the idea of timing your vehicle with the aid of an iPhone but don't want to pay for an app, <a href="http://www.bmw.com/com/en/newvehicles/mseries/x5m/2009/g_meter.html">BMW</a> has a free solution for you. <br /> <br /> It's called the M Power Meter and does most things those paid apps can do, but it's free and also very easy to use. Simply download the software from the app store [<a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/m-performance-meter/id344494968?mt=8">iTunes link</a>], place your phone upright in a cup holder or flat in the direction you intend to drive, hit start, accept the terms and go. The M Power Meter defaults to timing a jaunt from 0-50 km/h, but you can change that by clicking on settings and choosing from several acceleration options up to 200 km/h or distances ranging from 100 meters to 2,000 meters. We downloaded the M Power Meter app and found it worked fairly well for being free and nearly as good as those apps we spent a few bucks on in the past. <br /> <br /> If you have an iPhone and a car, test it out for yourself (without breaking the law or doing anything that could endanger yourself or others, natch) and tell us how well it worked by heading over to the Comments section. It's free, so it couldn't hurt to give it a whirl.<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-m-power-app-for-iphone/low/">BMW M Power app for iPhone</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-m-power-app-for-iphone/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/mpower1_opt_thumbnail.jpg " alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-m-power-app-for-iphone/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/mpower2_opt_thumbnail.jpg " alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-m-power-app-for-iphone/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/mpower5_opt_thumbnail.jpg " alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-m-power-app-for-iphone/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/mpower3_opt_thumbnail.jpg " alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-m-power-app-for-iphone/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/mpower4_opt_thumbnail.jpg " alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /> [Source: <a href="http://www.bmw.com/com/en/newvehicles/mseries/x5m/2009/g_meter.html">BMW</a>]<p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/04/bmw-releases-free-m-power-app-for-the-iphone/">BMW releases free M Power app for the iPhone</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:31:00 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.bmw.com/com/en/newvehicles/mseries/x5m/2009/g_meter.html>Read</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/04/bmw-releases-free-m-power-app-for-the-iphone/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19301960/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/04/bmw-releases-free-m-power-app-for-the-iphone/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> أكثر... |
Rumormill: 2011 BMW 1 Series to get DCT
<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/coupes/" rel="tag">Coupe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/rumormill/" rel="tag">Rumormill</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/luxury/" rel="tag">Luxury</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/2009-bmw-135i/#23"><img hspace="0" vspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/22-bmw-135i-630op.jpg" alt="" /></a>
<div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><sma ll>2009 BMW 135i - Click above for updated high-res image gallery</small></strong></em></div> <br /> The BMW obsessives at Bimmerfile supposedly have it on good authority that the 2011 <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/1+series">BMW 1 Series</a> will be available with the same seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox fitted to the current <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/z4">Z4</a> and a handful of Euro-only models.<br /> <br /> Although a six-speed manual will still be available, the proliferation of BMW's DCT throughout its line up -- including the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/3+series">335i</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/m3">M3</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/z4">Z4</a> -- makes adding the Getrag-source dual-clutch 'box to the 1 series a no-brainer. Specifically, it should be fitted to the updated 135i when it arrives later this year, which means launch control on BMW's smallest offering is just a few months away.<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-bmw-135i/low/">2009 BMW 135i</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-bmw-135i/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/01-bmw-135i_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-bmw-135i/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/02-bmw-135i_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-bmw-135i/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/03-bmw-135i_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-bmw-135i/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/04-bmw-135i_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-bmw-135i/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/05-bmw-135i_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /> [Source: <a href="http://www.bimmerfile.com/2010/01/04/2011-bmw-1-series-with-dct/">Bimmerfile</a>]<p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/04/rumormill-2011-bmw-1-series-to-get-dct/">Rumormill: 2011 BMW 1 Series to get DCT</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:30:00 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/2010/01/04/rumormill-2011-bmw-1-series-to-get-dct/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19302102/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/04/rumormill-2011-bmw-1-series-to-get-dct/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> أكثر... |
2011 BMW 3 Series leaks out ahead of Detroit - special U.S. market performance model mooted
<p>Filed under: <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/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/rumormill/" rel="tag">Rumormill</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/luxury/" rel="tag">Luxury</a></p><a href="http://www.bimmerfile.com/2010/01/04/bf-exclusive-2011-e92e93-revealed/"><img vspace="4" hspace="0" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/bmw-3-series-630.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /> <br /> Don't expect an official confirmation from <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/bmw/">BMW</a> for another week, but some of the automaker's anticipated updates to its 2011 E92/E93 (<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/3+series">3 Series Coupe/3 Series Convertible</a>) have already leaked into cyberspace. The team over at Bimmerfile is reporting that the exterior of both models will receive revised "sporty" front fascias, complete with LED lights and minor tweaks to the interior. Turbocharged 335i models optioned with either the M Sport Package or the standard Sport Package will be fitted with 19-inch alloys (a bump up from the current 18-inch offerings). Anthracite Bamboo trim will reportedly be a new interior option that will be joined by a new exterior color, and paddle shifters will be standard fare for vehicles without manual transmissions. <br /> <br /> Keeping enthusiasts smiling, BMW will reportedly offer an "is" version of the refreshed two-door models. Exclusive to the U.S. market, the special variants are expected to be configured with either DCT or a Sport Automatic transmission. In addition, unique styling and special aerodynamic bits will differentiate them from the standard models. As expected, the interiors will be fitted with M Sport equipment as well. Best of all, the twin-turbocharged N54 under the hood will likely receive its own set of horsepower-boosting enhancements, much like those found on the recently announced <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/12/12/embargo-12-12-09-6pm-est-detroit-preview-bmw-to-unveil-faster/">Z4 sDrive35is</a>. <br /> <br /> [Source: <a href="http://www.bimmerfile.com/2010/01/04/bf-exclusive-2011-e92e93-revealed/">BimmerFile</a>]<p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/06/2011-bmw-3-series-leaks-out-ahead-of-detroit-special-u-s-mark/">2011 BMW 3 Series leaks out ahead of Detroit - special U.S. market performance model mooted</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:01:00 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.autoblog.com/2010/01/06/2011-bmw-3-series-leaks-out-ahead-of-detroit-special-u-s-mark/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19302929/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/06/2011-bmw-3-series-leaks-out-ahead-of-detroit-special-u-s-mark/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>
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Report: Details on 2011 BMW M1 trickle out
<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/coupes/" rel="tag">Coupe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/rumormill/" rel="tag">Rumormill</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/bmw-concept-1-series-tii-1/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/12/tii.jpg" alt="" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em><sma ll>BMW 1 Series Tii Concept - Click above for high-res image gallery</small></em></strong></div> <br />A <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/bmw/">BMW</a> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/1+series">1 Series</a> Coupe, tweaked by the company's M-Technik division, is reportedly under development for UK release in mid-2011. Destined to slot beneath the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/m3">M3 Coupe</a>, the smaller 1 Series Coupe is said to feature a modified twin-turbocharged six-cylinder packing 350 horsepower. The aluminum engine will be mated to a standard six-speed dual-clutch gearbox with an electronically-controlled rear M differential. With a curb weight of just over 3,300 pounds and easily making more than 310 lb-ft of torque, the newest M-car will breeze past 60 mph in <em>well</em> under five seconds without breaking a sweat (for comparison's sake, BMW claims the 135i takes 5.2 seconds but publications like <em>Car and Driver</em> have hit 60 mph in the 4.7-second range)<br /> <br /> The 1 Series Motorsport variant will reportedly retain the current car's standard MacPherson struts up front and the multi-link rear configuration, but the division's engineers have fitted firmer springs and dampers (and new bushings) to improve handling. Lightweight 18-inch alloy wheels complete the hardware package. Cosmetically, the so-called "M1" will wear an M division body kit with a new front spoiler, flared wheel arches, larger side sills, a rear spoiler and an aggressive rear valance with four M-signature chrome exhaust tips. <br /> <br /> The name is still not finalized. Understandably, BMW is hesitant to quickly slap the "M1" label on the rear decklid as that name originally adorned the company's legendary road supercar in the late 1970s. Destined to become the M division's most affordable model, we really don't care what BMW calls it... just send it to our shores.<br /> <br /> [Sources: <a href="http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle.aspx?AR=24623 5">Autocar</a>; <a href="http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/car/08q1/2008_bmw_135i-short_take_road_test">Car and Driver</a>]<p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/06/report-details-on-2011-bmw-m1-trickle-out/">Report: Details on 2011 BMW M1 trickle out</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:00:00 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/2010/01/06/report-details-on-2011-bmw-m1-trickle-out/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19304647/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/06/report-details-on-2011-bmw-m1-trickle-out/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> أكثر... |
Spy Shots: BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo caught swirling around?
<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/spyphotos/" rel="tag">Spy Photos</a>, <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/crossovers-cuvs/" rel="tag">Crossover</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><a href="http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/BMW-3-Series/246236/"><img hspace="0" border="0" align="right" vspace="4" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/bmw-3-gt-spy-crop.jpg" alt="" /></a>If you love the idea of the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/5+series+gt">5 Series Gran Turismo</a> but don't want a vehicle quite that large, BMW's got something baking in the oven that you may very well be interested in: a <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/25/report-bmw-to-release-3-series-hatch-similar-to-5-series-gt/">3 Series Gran Turismo</a>. Just like its larger sibling, this wagon that's masquerading as anything other than a wagon will sport a fastback-like rear roof design that covers up a larger cargo hold than the standard 3's trunk.<br />
<br /> It appears that the upcoming 3 Series Gran Turismo will be both longer and wider than the current 3, and that size advantage may carry over to the rest of the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/3+series">3 Series</a> line as well. Expect a predominantly aluminum chassis underneath the slinky new bodywork to help keep weight from escalating out of control.<br /> <br /> BMW has made no mention of when the 3 Series GT might hit the market, but if it makes an appearance before the expected sedan, coupe and wagon versions of the next 3 - as was the case with the latest BMW 5 Series - we might see the fastback wagon sometime in 2012.<br /> <br /> [Source: <a href="http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/BMW-3-Series/246236/">Autocar</a>]<p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/08/spy-shots-bmw-3-series-gran-turismo-caught-swirling-around/">Spy Shots: BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo caught swirling around?</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:30:00 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.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/BMW-3-Series/246236/>Read</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/08/spy-shots-bmw-3-series-gran-turismo-caught-swirling-around/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19307774/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/08/spy-shots-bmw-3-series-gran-turismo-caught-swirling-around/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> أكثر... |
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