With all the niches that BMW has been creating of late, it was not about to leave the 100+ horsepower gap between the M3 and the next most powerful 3-Series, the 335i/Ci alone.
Indeed, reports indicate that along with the newly face-lifted 335i coupe/convertible, the coupe which you see in these pictures, BMW will introduce a 335iS with 340hp and 322 lb-ft of torque to fit nicely within that gap. Compare the purported figures with that for the M3 and 335i/Ci:
M3
Power: 400 hp
Torque: 295 lb-ft
335i/Ci
Power: 300 hp
Torque: 300 lb-ft
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BREAKING: BMW introduces all-new 5 Series (w/video)
BMW has officially introduced the all-new 2010 BMW 5 Series. Historically the second best-selling BMW line after the 3 Series, the new 5, codenamed F10, replaces a dramatically-styled car (the E60) that courted controversy its whole life as part of the “Bangle BMWs.” Taking styling cues from the new 7 Series, the 2010 5 Series appears more conventional and restrained compared to its predecessor. While the rear three-quarters view is reminiscent of the current BMW 3 Series, the overall shape dispenses with the angularity that marked the outgoing model in favor of a more rounded look.
The new car is ...
BMW partners with London 2012 for greenest Olympics ever
In a deal nearing $51M, BMW has joined the rank of high-profile partners for the 2012 London Olympics. BMW will provide 4,000 vehicles to transport athletes, officials and members of the press during the games.
The company, which does have a British presence with Mini and Rolls Royce, is also a sustainability partner for the 2012 games. It will supply low emissions vehicles, electric cars, bicycles and motorbikes to help the organizing committee with its goal of holding the greenest Olympics ever staged.
BMW’s victory has ruffled some feathers, especially that of Nissan. The company planned to supply ...
VIDEOS: BMW releases more M3 GTS footage
Last week, we introduced you to the hardcore M3 GTS. Thankfully, we now have some official BMW videos of the car in motion to complement the first post. One thing is for sure, this is one mean-sounding M. Hear for yourselves!
[Source: BMW]
SCOOP: Slumping BMW 3-Series sales push up successor
Despite a recent facelift, sales of the current BMW 3-Series reportedly dropped 40% during the first half of 2009, prompting BMW to accelerate the development of the next generation of its bread-and-butter car. Codenamed F30, the new car will debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show.
The new car's styling was signed off by now-departed BMW Group design boss Chris Bangle and is said to be a departure from the current car's looks. Many changes will take place on the engine side. The 335i, while featuring the venerable inline-6 engine, will lose one of its two turbochargers and ...
VIDEO: BMW unveils hardcore M3 GTS
Well, we (car blogs) all guessed wrong when we reported that the arrival of a BMW M3 CSL was imminent. But we were not too far off, as BMW has in fact unveiled a hardcore version of the M3. It is called the GTS and while it is road-legal, it is really a weekend clubsport racer.
The car comes replete with loud "look at how fast I am" bits like the front splitter and a massive, fixed rear wing, but according to the BMW M-Power site spotlighting the car, the real delight is the engine. The 4.4L V8 is ...
In the quest for fuel efficiency, one ingredient that is not mentioned enough is 'weight.' Quite simply, safety advances and electronics have helped balloon car weights over the past few decades, requiring larger, more powerful and more thirsty engines. In this context, it is refreshing that BMW has invested in a join-venture 'for the production of carbon fibres and textile semi-finished products (CFRP) for use in vehicle construction', as per BMW's press release.
Carbon fiber is an excellent, tough and lightweight compound that is extensively used in motorsports and sports cars (such as the M6, which has a carbon ...
CSL. These iconic letters suggest ultra-special in BMW speak dating back to the famous Batmobile of yesteryear. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, BMW's M Division has now affixed the letters to a one-off M5 CSL, which should have any car buff salivating intensely.
The most special part of the M5 CSL is of course its new engine. The M Division increased the base 5.0L V10's capacity to 5.5L with a longer stroke, creating the largest ever M engine. A carbon fiber manifold featuring a bigger air box and a secondary oil cooler combine to give the M5 ...
SPIED: Next generation BMW 5-Series
These spy pictures are the best yet of the next generation BMW 5-Series (codename F10). While the car is lightly camouflaged, one can see that the new 5 has a less dramatic shape than the current, polarizing 5-Series. Up front, the car has hints of the 5-Series GT, while in profile, it has some resemblances to the current 7-Series. In fact, the next 5 is based on the current GT, which in turn is based on the 7-Series platform. According to Autocar's sources, BMW has applied many ride and handling lessons learned during the development of the GT to ...
VIDEOS: Hot BMW M3 CSL around the corner?
Even though BMW has denied it, the video below seems to confirm that the Bavarians are readying an ultimate, lightweight version of the venerable M3. Perhaps its the imminent release of the ultra-powerful Audi RS5, or just clamoring by hardcore enthusiasts. Regardless, the fixed wing and apparent weight savings hinted to by things like the carbon-fiber front splitter make this a plausible expectation. In addition, the car caught testing at - you guessed it - the Nurburgring, appears to have a wider track to accommodate fatter, racing slicks.
Rumors already have the car outputting 470 hp thanks to a better breathing system ...
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