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BMW M135i F21 Tuned To 430 HP Goes Flat Out On The Autobahn

BMW M135i F21 Tuned To 430 HP Goes Flat Out On The Autobahn

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September 20, 2022
The second-generation BMW 1 Series received a Life Cycle Impulse for the 2015 model year and one of the updates brought by the LCI was extra horsepower for the M135i, taking the inline-six to 322 hp. However, the very next model year saw the introduction of a more potent M140i that transitioned from the N55…
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe F74 To Enter Production In Late 2024

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe F74 To Enter Production In Late 2024

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September 20, 2022
BMW’s belated answer to the Mercedes CLA arrived in 2020 as the 2 Series Gran Coupe (“F44”) on a front-wheel-drive platform borrowed from the latest 1 Series. The swoopy sedan is a veritable globetrotter since it’s sold around the world as the entry point into the company’s sedan lineup by significantly undercutting the 3 Series,…
Widebody BMW M3 E30 With V8 S65 Swap Is Chock-Full Of Mods

Widebody BMW M3 E30 With V8 S65 Swap Is Chock-Full Of Mods

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September 20, 2022
While some would argue a BMW M3 E30 should remain as close to its original condition as possible given the model’s importance, others see things differently. Take for example this cream sports sedan, which has gone through a full array of changes, inside and out and especially underneath the hood. By far the most striking…
BMW: "We have the tech for a 1,360 horsepower car"

BMW: "We have the tech for a 1,360 horsepower car"

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September 20, 2022
BMW is pushing forward with their efforts to bring to market a new generation of electric vehicles. Built on the upcoming Neue Klasse EV-first platform, the next generation of electric vehicles will arrive in 2025. The first EV to graduate on the Neue Klasse platform is the NA0 i3 sedan. But that’s just the beginning…
All you need to know about BMW's Gen6 cylindrical cells

All you need to know about BMW's Gen6 cylindrical cells

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September 19, 2022
BMW is introducing a new generation of battery technology, developed internally, to be unveiled in the “NEUE KLASSE” electric vehicles in the 2025 timeframe. The cylindrical cells are a departure from the prismatic battery format BMW has previously used. The batteries will be built in two heights, 46mm by 95mm (4695) and 46mm by 120…
Test driving a 600 horsepower BMW X3 M Competition

Test driving a 600 horsepower BMW X3 M Competition

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September 18, 2022
The X3 M is a recent, but long overdue, addition to BMW M’s portfolio. Debuting in 2019, the X3 M represents BMW’s answer to Audi’s long-running SQ5 and Mercedes’ GLC63. Enthusiasts that needed some space now have options beside the $100,000 X5 M. Make no mistake – the $73,000 X3 M isn’t going to work…
650 HP BMW XM Launching First, XM Label With 750 HP Coming Later

650 HP BMW XM Launching First, XM Label With 750 HP Coming Later

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September 18, 2022
For the first time since the M1 was discontinued in 1981, BMW is about to add another dedicated M model to its portfolio. Debuting September 27, the plug-in hybrid SUV will have a regular production run rather than being a limited series as was the case with the mid-engined coupe of which just 453 units…
2023 BMW 330i M Sport Showcased In Brooklyn Grey With Tacora Red Interior

2023 BMW 330i M Sport Showcased In Brooklyn Grey With Tacora Red Interior

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September 18, 2022
Shopping for a luxury car can be a time-consuming process since you typically have to choose between a wide array of colors, options, trim levels, and other extras. As we’ve seen in recent videos, the BMW 3 Series is a prime example of a premium vehicle available with an assortment of customizations. One desirable spec…
BMW 5 Series E39 Neglected Over The Years Revived By Pro Detailer

BMW 5 Series E39 Neglected Over The Years Revived By Pro Detailer

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September 18, 2022
This BMW 5 Series from the E39 era certainly had seen better days before the owner brought it over to the talented folks at WD Detailing. A 2001 525i model with 193,000 miles (310,600 kilometers) on the clock, the sports sedan spent a significant amount of time underneath a tree. That obviously took its toll…
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