Today some new information related to the upcoming M-version of the 2-series (model code: F87) surfaced on the internet. Below are consolidated highlights:
– N55 I6 turbocharged engine, tuned to 374 hp and 384 lb-ft of torque;
– 0-62mph (0-0100kmh) time: 4.3 seconds
– 6-speed manual transmission only
– To be revealed in early 2015 as a 2016 model
Different than the current 1-Series hatchback, the upcoming BMW 1-Series sedan (F52) will be based on a front-wheel-drive platform (which shares with the Mini Cooper). This marks the first FWD vehicle in the whole BMW brand history.
The 1-series sedan is BMW’s answer to the Audi A3 and also Mercedes-Benz CLA-class. The upper trims will get the 4-cylinder turbocharged engine, while base versions will probably get BMW’s latest 3-cylinder turbo engine.
Both FWD and AWD xDrive will be offered. US market will get the 120i and 125i model. 120i will be FWD only, and the 125i buyers can opt for the AWD setting. See below for the latest spy shots.
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For some BMW M car owners, the act of using 6-cylinder engine for the new M3 (F80), and 8-cylinder engine for the latest M5 (F10) is a setback for the M department. Because the previous generation uses a V8 and V10 respectively.
Today comes a news that sounds encouraging. From our BMW insider, it looks like BMW is seriously considering to let the V10 configuration coming back for the next generation of M5 (G30 5-series), and also the future M6 too.
Below is engine bay of the previous M5 (E60 M5).
Also comes with the V10 engine will be the touring version of the M5 (G31 M5 Touring) will exist too...
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Recently BMW has signed a 3-year contract with Baidu, a Chinese technology company, to collaborate on the self-driving car development. For those who are not familiar with Baidu, here is something easy to understand: Baidu is the Chinese Google.
According to the contract, after the 3-year term, BMW will build a highly-automated self-driving car, which can run on China’s public road. The reason why BMW selected Baidu as collaboration partner, is because Baidu has the map data and all related information service which BMW currently does not have...
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There are still 3 to 4 years before the next generation of the 6-Series will replace the current one (F06/F12/F13 6-Series), but there are already some early information leaked from BMW insiders. Below is the summary:
– Lighting: laser headlights, and also OLED (organic light-emitting diode)
– Chassis: will be 550lbs lighter than the current 6-Series
– Car frame construction: high-strength steel, aluminium, magnesium and carbon fiber. Roof structure, A/B/C pillars will be made with carbon fiber
– Engine: the next M6 model will have around 650hp
– AWD and RWD will be offered
– Both the coupe and convertible version will be offered...
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