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2012 BMW 6 Series Spied at the Nurburgring (F13)
Posted by: | CommentsToday at the Nurburgring we spotted 3 different models of the 6 series Cabriolet one was the 650cv/cp and the other too was a 640cp/cv.
The new 6 series lineup will feature a coupe, a convertible and a 4 door coupe along the lines of the Gran Coupe Concept.
Rumors also have BMW working on a late addition offering the m6 variant late in 2012-13 with the 4.4 twin turbo from the f10 m5.
It looks like BMW are serious to improve the 6 Series with the new generation 6 and we expect the first showings of the upcoming cars either late 2010-2011.
BMW end production of the V10 powered E60 M5.
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BMW has officially halted production of the legendary E60 BMW M5 after five years of production. 20,548 units of the fourth-generation M5 were assembled during this time and my old car being one of them.
Only 1,025 BMW M5 Tourer units were built since the five-door’s release in the first part of 2007.
The E60 M5 featured a 5.0-liter V10 petrol engine that delivers 509 horsepower (380 kW / 516 PS), and up to 520 Nm (380 ft-lb) of torque.
Mated to either a seven-speed SMG and a manual, the car was capable of a 0-100 km/h time of 4.2 seconds. Though the car was theoretically able to hit 337 km/h (209 mph).
Its speed was electronically-limited to 249 km/h (155 mph) even though mine reached 180mph before the limiter kicked in.
BMW will likely begin changing the tooling in their Plant at Dingolfing, Germany to prepare for the F10 M5 production.
The next generation M5 is to get the 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 found in the X5 M and X6 M.
It will potentially be tuned to deliver 570 hp (425 kW / 578 PS), and up to 680Nm (502 ft-lb) of torque.
But in my opinion it is a waste to say goodbye to that glorious v10 engine and was looking forward for it to recieve the twin turbo it deserved.
These pictures are of my old m5 negotiating the Nordschleife. (pictures taken by Frozenspeed,54photograpy)
BMW F10 M5 Spyshots reveal more details.
Posted by: | CommentsThe BMW f10 prototype at the nurburgring has had another change of suit showing the Chrome door handles, also there seems to be some hidden detailing seen for the first time hidden under rear quarter wing.
It’s not a shock to learn that BMW plans to attempt to bring its M5 car to RS6-levels of power when the new M5 is revealed in 2011. That means that power needs to exceed the current model’s 501 hp, so BMW have been heavily modifying the X-Series 4.4 litre to bring power up to around 550 hp, or more.
This will be supplied to the rear wheels via the new seven-speed M DCT dual-clutch ‘box and probably a manual varient in 2012.
But it’s not all about pavement-pummeling power. The use of the twin-turbochargers and DI is as much an attempt to reduce emissions as it is to boost output, and BMW is intent on making the next 5-series, due out in 2010, one of its most fuel-efficient vehicles. That means that start-stop technology will be used on the engine (AKA Efficient Dynamics), to improve fuel economy and life on the Starter Motor.
G-Power M3 GT2-S Nürburgring Video.
Posted by: | CommentsAfter our previous article our friends over at G-Power have released to us the Trackday Video taken on the Nürburgring that day.
Its good to see the first marketed M3 to celebrate the winning BMW team, at the ADAC 24h, was here to show off their interpretation of the very best tuned M3 on offer.
The fitted Radial Supercharger is an ASA T1-522 provides an exhaust pitch of the v8 mixed with the supercharger whine, and is a fantastic soundtrack to enjoy the Northloop.
If you ever wondered what a forced induction M3 v8 handles like on semi dry track, watch the composure of the GT2-S in the following Video:-
This was one of the many familarisation and track tuning laps taken that day, the first lap the car was held up by a Wiesmann GT which is no stranger on the infamous Nordschleife in Germany.
The video shows the Wiesmann GT locking its wheels on a few occasion trying to keep the supercharged V8 behind.
It were quite a spirited drive from the lightweight Wiesmann, but on the straight the wide open throttle mixed with the supercharged M3 it overtook.
Considering the track was quite slippy this was a good couple of laps from G-Power and did a respectable 160mph down Döttinger Höhe, showing capacity for its VMAX of 205mph.
You can clearly see on a few occasions the supercharged V8 immense low end torque makes the car oversteer, and also wheel span at the top of Hohe Acht.
Source: G-Power.
2011 BMW M1 & M5 Confirmed
Posted by: | CommentsGerman’s webzine Auto-News interviewed BMW M Division’s Dr. Kay Segler after the 24-hour race at the Nurburgring. Segler admitted that his motorsport division was developing a baby M powered car based on the 135i. The car will aim to admit younger buyers into the M club, given how out-of-reach the current entry-level M3 has become.
The name M1 is out of question due to respect for the original supercar (1978 to 1981) and wasnt confirmed to be the 135is either. The power unit is also unknown but it is assumed to pack more than the 322-340 bhp offered by the special Performance Power Kit. It goes on sale in relatively small numbers from the end of 2011.
Also Segler confirmed the new M5 will appear in late 2011. Its engine is based on the 4.4-litre bi-turbo V8 found in the X series M’s. The two pack a respectable 547 bhp, but the M5 is expected to top them considering the RS6 is 580 hp so expect a competitive power output.
Suppose this would be hard to dispute considering our photos of both M division cars.
Source: auto-news.de
G-Power GT2-S Tuning and Nurburgring Test.
Posted by: | CommentsG power turned up to tune the 600hp street born racer on its intended stomping ground after announcing its release 2 week earlier to coincide with the winning BMW M3 GT2 at the 38th ADAC Zurich 24h race at the Nürburgring.
This car based on the BMW V8 with the addition of a supercharger system the ASA T1-522 radial compressor, which powers the ALPINA B6 GT3 race car. (Also Shown)
This thrusts the GT2-S 0 to 60 mph sprint in 4.1 seconds and if the 7 speed DCT box is opted for all the way to a unrestricted 205mph.
Zoran Zorneke, CEO of G Power, explained that the supercharger was a fitting addition to tackle the Nordschleife due to its low end torque. He also explained that the suspension and some of the boost mappings were still in progress on the car to finalize the best set up for the track.
The car’s exhaust note was the usual throaty blipping characteristic of the V8 M3 along with an ASA T1-522 radial compressor whine to remind us of its forced induction engineering. One thing that was surprising, considering its weight reduction of nearly 150kg, was that the car was in no way a stripped out racer.
On the inside of the vehicle, G-POWER has swapped the series production front seats for carbon racing buckets that not only support the driver in his battle with centrifugal forces, but are also each 12 kg lighter than their standard counterparts. Just like that, another 24 kg disappear. The G-POWER M3 GT2 S also goes without its rear bench, while the interior is upgraded with an individual G-POWER leather trim package. Leather and Alcantara applications in G-POWER orange with blue stitching give the sporty and spartan interior a touch of class and a luxurious feel and also match the Air intake manifold also painted in G-Power orange.
I look forward to fetching you more news of G-Power products in the Future:-
BMW M1 at the ADAC Zurich 24h Nurburgring Classic Race
Posted by: | CommentsOne of the most untalked about and interesting races are the historic car races still happening around the world. Most recently at the Nürburgring 24h, the Classics undertook a classic 3h endurance race on the Nordschleife in Germany.
One car stood out from the impressive line-up and it is good to see that the Nelson Piquet 1980 car was on show at the 2010 ADAC Zurich 24h Classic race with a respectable best laptime on the Nordschleife and the GP circuit of 9:28.
This line of historic BMW M1s were produced by German automaker BMW from 1978 to 1981 and were the only mid-engined BMWs to be mass produced.
In the late 1970s, Italian manufacturer Lamborghini entered into a contract with BMW to build a production racing car in sufficient quantity for homologation into Group 4.
The result was the hand-built M1 coupe that was sold to the public from 1978 to 1981 under the Motorsport division of BMW.
The engine had six separate throttle butterflies, four valves per cylinder, and produced 277 PS (204 kW; 273 hp) in the street version, providing a top speed of 260 km/h (160 mph).
Turbocharged racing versions (this being one of them) were capable of producing around 850 hp (634 kW). The picture above is the same car Nelson Piquet drove with BMW M1 in 1980 at the Nürburgring, and the best reported time for the Nordschleife was an amazing 7:24. This was good compared to the current lap times of the Gumpert Apollo which is 7:11.
Only 456 production M1s were built, making it one of BMW’s rarest models. The spirit of the M1 lived on in the first ever M5, as both models shared the same, albeit slightly modified, engine.
