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New York 2010: 2011 BMW Alpina B7 xDrive is deeply impressive
<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/aftermarket/" rel="tag">Aftermarket</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/new-york-auto-show/" rel="tag">New York Auto Show</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.autoblog.com/gallery/new-york-2010-alpina-b7-xdrive/#2"><img vspace="4" hspace="0" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/alpinabyx.jpg" alt="" /></a>
<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em><sma ll>2011 BMW Alpina B7 xDrive - Click above for high-res image gallery</small></em></strong></div> <br /> We dig <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/25/2010-mercedes-benz-e63-amg-review/">super sedans</a>. You get 94 percent of the performance of a sports car (or there abouts) <em>plus</em> the ability to take a few friends along for the hair-raising ride. Also, cops don't seem to scrutinize big snazzy sleepers as much as they do bright yellow scissor-doored whatchamacall'em-ardos. It should come as no shock then that when we first heard about the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/02/2011-bmw-alpina-b7-comes-in-two-spicy-pricy-flavors/">new Alpina B7</a>, we were pretty excited. When we then subsequently learned that an <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/24/all-wheel-drive-bmw-alpina-b7-xdrive-slated-for-new-york-debut/">all-wheel drive version</a> of BMW's sportiest big sedan was coming to the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/new-york-auto-show/">New York Auto Show</a>, well, our excitement grew.<br /> <br /> Then we saw the car in the flesh.<br /> <br /> Let's just say we're now triple excited. A few pertinent stats, if we may. The 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 found in a host of BMWs has been significantly improved to 500 horsepower (up by 100 hp over stock) and 516 pound-feet of torque (up by 66 pound-feet). The B7 is also more aerodynamic than your garden variety 7 Series, comes with zillion-spoke wheels (fine, twenty) and can hit 60 mph in 4.5 seconds. With the Alpina B7 xDrive, you can now toss AWD into that already frothy mix.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/new-york-2010-alpina-b7-xdrive/#2"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" align="right" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/alp250.jpg" alt="" /></a>But the above stats aren't the crazy parts. It's the details that impress the most. For example, all four of the heavy-duty half shafts come out of the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/08/10/keeping-up-with-the-house-of-saud-bmw-7-series-high-security/">7 Series High Security</a>. The 60 to 0 mph braking distance is identical to a Porsche Turbo. That last bit is not an April Fools' joke, although it's somewhat mitigated by Alpina's saying, "that's cold braking distance." While not a stat per say, the AWD system is mechanically identical to other BMW xDrive systems, though Alpina has written their own software system, presumably for the better. <br /> <br /> One last thing that's actually a little to complicated to explain: take a look at the center of the B7's wheel. You'll see that once you've slid the heraldry over, there's a keyhole. Now, if you zoom out, you'll notice no valve stems anywhere on the wheel. In other words, your tire pressure's locked in and can be adjusted to the tenth of a PSI. Pretty cool, no? <br /> <br /> High res gallery below, official press release after the jump.<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/new-york-2010-alpina-b7-xdrive/low/">New York 2010: Alpina B7 xDrive</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/new-york-2010-alpina-b7-xdrive/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/01alpinab7xdriveny2010liv e_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/new-york-2010-alpina-b7-xdrive/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/02alpinab7xdriveny2010liv e_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/new-york-2010-alpina-b7-xdrive/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/03alpinab7xdriveny2010liv e_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/new-york-2010-alpina-b7-xdrive/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/04alpinab7xdriveny2010liv e_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/new-york-2010-alpina-b7-xdrive/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/05alpinab7xdriveny2010liv e_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /> <em><strong><small>Phot os by <a href="http://www.drewphillipsphotograp hy.com">Drew Phillips</a> / Copyright (C)2010 Weblogs, Inc.<br /> </small></strong></em><br /> [Source: BMW/Alpina]<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/01/2011-bmw-alpina-b7-xdrive-new-york-2010-unveiled/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>New York 2010: 2011 BMW Alpina B7 xDrive is deeply impressive</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/01/2011-bmw-alpina-b7-xdrive-new-york-2010-unveiled/">New York 2010: 2011 BMW Alpina B7 xDrive is deeply impressive</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:12:00 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/2010/04/01/2011-bmw-alpina-b7-xdrive-new-york-2010-unveiled/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19422806/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/01/2011-bmw-alpina-b7-xdrive-new-york-2010-unveiled/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> أكثر... |
BMW making HD Radio standard across the range in 2010
<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>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/luxury/" rel="tag">Luxury</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/2011-bmw-335is-first-drive/#9"><img vspace="4" hspace="0" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/bmw-335is-630.jpg" /></a>
<div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><sma ll>2011 BMW 335is - Click above for a high-res image gallery</small></strong></em></div> <br /> If you've got your heart set on picking up a 2011 <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/bmw/">BMW</a> of any flavor, we've got good news for you. The company has announced that it's making HD Radio standard on all of its products, from the lowly <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/1+series">128i</a> to the big <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/7+series">760Li</a>. BMW says that production of HD Radio-equipped models began this month, and that they'll start showing up on dealer lots by June. <br /> <br /> Aside from better sound quality, vehicles equipped with HD Radio can also access a number of additional sub channels on each band. HD2 and HD3 stations offer alternate programming, and are otherwise unavailable on standard FM-equipped vehicles. According to BMW, there are around 2,000 stations across the United States broadcasting digitally.<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-bmw-335is-first-drive/low/">First Drive: 2011 BMW 335is</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-bmw-335is-first-drive/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/01bmw335is2011fd_thumbnai l.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-bmw-335is-first-drive/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/02bmw335is2011fd_thumbnai l.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-bmw-335is-first-drive/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/03bmw335is2011fd_thumbnai l.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-bmw-335is-first-drive/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/04bmw335is2011fd_thumbnai l.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-bmw-335is-first-drive/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/05bmw335is2011fd_thumbnai l.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /> [Source: BMW]<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/03/bmw-to-make-hd-radio-standard-across-the-range-in-2010/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>BMW making HD Radio standard across the range in 2010</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/03/bmw-to-make-hd-radio-standard-across-the-range-in-2010/">BMW making HD Radio standard across the range in 2010</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Sat, 03 Apr 2010 14:57:00 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/2010/04/03/bmw-to-make-hd-radio-standard-across-the-range-in-2010/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19423478/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/03/bmw-to-make-hd-radio-standard-across-the-range-in-2010/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> أكثر... |
BMW's forgotten concept cars
<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/conceptcars/" rel="tag">Concept Cars</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/25-years-of-bmw-technik-concept-cars-0/"><img width="630" vspace="4" hspace="0" height="420" border="1" align="top" alt="BMW Just 4/2" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/p90056873highres-copy.jpg" /></a>
<div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><sma ll>BMW Just 4/2 concept - Click above for high-res image gallery</small></strong></em></div> <br /> Some of <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/bmw/">BMW's</a> most unusual and least well-known concept vehicles have been created by Technik GmbH. Technik was launched by BMW 25 years ago as a research think tank. While only one Technik vehicle has ever made it all the way to production, many of the technologies developed there, including iDrive and active cruise control, are now common on BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce vehicles. <br /> <br /> The one Technik concept that <em>did</em> get to production was the low-volume Z1, which brought BMW back into the roadster segment after a long absence. The Z1 Coupe never got past the concept stage, but the shooting brake design did evolve into the Z3 coupe of the mid-1990s. The E1 concept was the first electric-drive BMW, and although it will have taken over two decades, it shares a lineage with an upcoming BMW production EV. Along the way, the 2001 Z29 coupe was built up from a Formula One-style carbon-fiber monocoque powered by a then-current M3 inline-six. <br /> <br /> The latest product from Technik is the 1 Series-based fuel cell hybrid concept, which uses a compact hydrogen fuel cell to maintain charge on a lithium ion battery for extended-range driving. Check out the whole gallery of Technik concepts below. <br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/25-years-of-bmw-technik-concept-cars-0/low/">25 Years of BMW Technik Concept Cars</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/25-years-of-bmw-technik-concept-cars-0/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/p90056873highres_thumbnai l.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/25-years-of-bmw-technik-concept-cars-0/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/p0000922_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/25-years-of-bmw-technik-concept-cars-0/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/p0000923_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/25-years-of-bmw-technik-concept-cars-0/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/p0000924_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/25-years-of-bmw-technik-concept-cars-0/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/p0000925_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /> [Source: <a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/29360972/2010-03-PM-BMWGroup-25-Jahre-Forschung-und-Technik-GB">BMW</a>]<p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/03/bmws-forgotten-concept-cars/">BMW's forgotten concept cars</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Sat, 03 Apr 2010 19:59:00 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/2010/04/03/bmws-forgotten-concept-cars/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19425400/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/03/bmws-forgotten-concept-cars/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> أكثر... |
GSR Autosport BMW 350R: Part I - We help build a Formula Drift racecar
<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/motorsports/" rel="tag">Motorsports</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/special-limited-editions/" rel="tag">Specialty</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/racing/" rel="tag">Racing</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/gsr-autosport-bmw-350r/#2"><img vspace="4" hspace="0" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/bmw350r630.jpg" /></a>
<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em><sma ll>GSR Autosport BMW 350R - Click above to watch the progress of the build</small></em></strong></div> <br /> <em>Formula DRIFT is recognized as the North American professional drifting championship series. As the first official drift series in North America, Formula DRIFT has taken competitive motorsports to the extreme, attracting fans and car enthusiasts from all walks of life. This high-skilled, high-powered motor sport has drivers intentionally maneuvering their cars into well executed, controlled sideways slides at high speeds through a marked course. Judging is based on execution and style-rather than who finishes the course in the fastest time. Autoblog has been invited behind-the-scenes with GSR Autosport, and their driver Michael Essa, as the team builds, tests and campaigns a V10-powered BMW 350R during the 2010 racing season. This is the first in a regular series as we follow the team throughout the build, testing and race season. With that out of the way...</em><br /> <br /> The idea is mildly deranged, but everyone around the table is wildly grinning. Someone has just suggested mating a <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/bmw/">BMW</a> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/3+series">3 Series</a> Coupe to a V10 engine ripped from a BMW <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/m5">M5</a> and then entering the beast into the 2010 Formula DRIFT series. A few nervous laughs. Then, a bunch of nodding heads. The plans are set. <br /> <br /> Common folk - that would be most of us - think this sort of absurd talk is pure madness. To drifters, this type of deliriousness is simply considered being competitive.<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/gsr-autosport-bmw-350r/low/">GSR Autosport BMW 350R</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/gsr-autosport-bmw-350r/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/bmw350r01_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/gsr-autosport-bmw-350r/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/bmw350r02_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/gsr-autosport-bmw-350r/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/m5back_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/gsr-autosport-bmw-350r/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/m5front_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/gsr-autosport-bmw-350r/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/bmw350r12_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/05/gsr-autosport-bmw-350r-part-i-we-help-build-a-formula-drift-r/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>GSR Autosport BMW 350R: Part I - We help build a Formula Drift racecar</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/05/gsr-autosport-bmw-350r-part-i-we-help-build-a-formula-drift-r/">GSR Autosport BMW 350R: Part I - We help build a Formula Drift racecar</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:00:00 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/2010/04/05/gsr-autosport-bmw-350r-part-i-we-help-build-a-formula-drift-r/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19425115/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/05/gsr-autosport-bmw-350r-part-i-we-help-build-a-formula-drift-r/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> أكثر... |
Inexpensive new single-seat BMW roadster set to scream in the corners
<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/convertibles/" rel="tag">Convertible</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/toys/" rel="tag">Toys/Games</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/2010-bmw-baby-racer-ii-motorsport/"><img vspace="4" hspace="0" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/baby-racer-630.jpg" alt="" /></a>
<div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><sma ll>2010 BMW Baby Racer II Motorsport - Click above for high-res image</small></strong></em></div> <br /> It's never too early to learn the fundamentals of car control, kids, and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/bmw/">BMW</a>'s new entry-level single-seat roadster is just the ticket. Constructed of light-weight composites and equipped with real rubber tires, a speedometer and a tach in the cockpit, the BMW Baby Racer II <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/21/dan-gurney-to-be-honored-at-monterey-motorsports-reunion/">Motorsport</a> ditches traditional pedal power in favor of the more experimental leg-scramble technique. Interestingly enough, the company choose to forego brakes all together. <br /> <br /> Is this the face of things to come from BMW? Probably not, but if you know a fledgling racer between the ages of six months and three years-old, we know the perfect birthday gift. What do we have to do to get BMW to send over a crate load of these things for cubicle races?<br /> <br /> [Source: BMW]<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/06/inexpensive-new-single-seat-bmw-roadster-set-to-scream-in-the-co/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Inexpensive new single-seat BMW roadster set to scream in the corners</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/06/inexpensive-new-single-seat-bmw-roadster-set-to-scream-in-the-co/">Inexpensive new single-seat BMW roadster set to scream in the corners</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Tue, 06 Apr 2010 07:58:00 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/2010/04/06/inexpensive-new-single-seat-bmw-roadster-set-to-scream-in-the-co/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19426700/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/06/inexpensive-new-single-seat-bmw-roadster-set-to-scream-in-the-co/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> أكثر... |
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