The all-new BMW 4 Series Convertible represents the latest chapter in the modern history of BMW Convertibles which dates back to 1987 and the first BMW 3 Series Convertible, The newest top-down Ultimate Driving Machine. As with the new BMW 4 Series Coupe, the 4 Series Convertible embodies the very essence of dynamics and aesthetic appeal in the premium segment. The “4” in its title headlines this new product line for the Convertible and emphasizes not only its stand-out design, but also the fact that any way you look at it, the new 4 Series Convertible represents something more than its BMW 3 Series cousins – 3+1, if you will. The 2014 BMW 4 Series Convertible will again feature a three-piece retractable hardtop with new features and functionality.
Earlier last month someone spotted a blue BMW i8 in the wild, and we have the Iconic Silver this time. This car looks like nothing else on the road and it sure is special like something from Back to the future. Have a look at the gallery below and check it out yourself.
Here we have the first spyshots of the F16 2015 BMW X6 SAC outfitted with the MSport Package. We don't have any detailed information of the new X6 at this time, and from what we can see in these spyshots... design wise from in front looks like the new X5 with the rear fenders very similar to the BMW X4 concept. (Check the rest of the spyshots below.)
So far we have only see the BMW i8 at the Autoshow or in studio photos, JulianS has captured a few very high resolution of a BMW i8 Production Prototype outside in natural sunlight.
BMW 4 Series is starting to roll in! Here we have a 2014 BMW 435i xDrive Coupe in Estoril blue (In Standard M-Sport Trim, 2014 428i Coupe gets Sport Line as standard trim) Keep in mind that the car is in transport mode so the ride height seems slightly higher. Overall it is a sensational car! We will have one in the showroom shortly. Check out for full gallery below.
One of the colors we predicted through our renders was Protonic Blue, and here it is at Frankfurt IAA 2013. The Protonic Blue BMW i8 also features the LED headlight units North American BMW i8's will be delivered with, the it features squared off cascading halo-esq shapes.
BMW i stands for the creation of pure-bred vehicle concepts, sustainability throughout the value chain, complementary mobility services and a fresh understanding of premium defined squarely in terms of sustainability. And now the BMW Group can unveil the BMW i8 – a new, cutting-edge generation of sports car. The second model unveiled by the new BMW i brand combines a plug-in hybrid drive system with a passenger cell made from carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) and an aluminum frame for the combustion engine and electric motor, the battery pack and the suspension. With this revolutionary concept and the emotional appeal of its aerodynamically optimized body design, the 2+2-seater – which was conceived from the outset as a plug-in hybrid – paves the way for an engagingly dynamic and futuristically efficient take on BMW’s hallmark driving pleasure. By cementing the brand’s new premium character, strongly defined by sustainability, in the sports car segment, the new i8 also demonstrates the broad spread and universal appeal of the BMW i philosophy. (Continue Reading Press Release + HD Wallpaper Gallery + 4 New Videos!)
BMW recently held a press drive of the all new F15 BMW X5 in Vancouver, so the first impressions are rolling in. Have a look at some press photos from this event and links to the first reviews.
The BMW X5 M50d featured here will not make it to the United States, the photos were taken in Vancouver with Ontario Plates and there has been no official statement yet the availability of BMW X5 M50d in Canada. The European Spec is shown in these pictures taking note of the long Euro plate holders and the lack of side markers. Press Release Munich. The new BMW X5 is due to arrive in the showrooms on 16
November 2013. The launch of this third generation of the most
successful Sports Activity Vehicle in the world will also introduce the
BMW M50d M Performance Automobile. Boasting the world’s most powerful
six-in-line diesel engine, suspension technology with hallmark M
precision-tuning and aerodynamically honed exterior features, the BMW X5
M50d (Unavailable to US market) combines superior dynamics on the road with
unimpeachable traction off the beaten track. The other character facets
of the new BMW X5, moreover, can be explicitly highlighted:
model-specific options offered by BMW Individual provide exclusive
elegant touches, while new products in the Original BMW Accessories
range – likewise specifically designed for the Sports Activity Vehicle –
serve to underline its versatility and practicality. (Continue with the Press Release and Gallery)
After the official unveiling of the BMW M4 Coupe Concept, BMW M3 and M4 prototypes have shed even more camouflage so we can get a good look at it's wide fenders and wicked stance! Here is a side by side comparison of the F80 BMW M3 and F82 BMW M4.
Press Release from Munich. The new BMW X5 raises efficiency to another new level in the world of the luxurious Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV). BMW is using the 2013 Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) to present the logical next step towards landmark efficiency in the SAV segment. The BMW Concept X5 eDrive combines the brand of driving pleasure for which the xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system is renowned and a luxurious ambience within the variable-use interior with a plug-in hybrid drive concept. Its innovative BMW eDrive technology guarantees the hallmark sporting ability of a BMW, while at the same time opening the door to speeds of up to 120 km/h (75 mph), a maximum range of 30 kilometres (19 miles) on electric power alone and average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle of 3.8 litres per 100 kilometres (74.3 mpg imp). (Continue Reading + Gallery)
We don't have much info on the BMW X4 As of yet, but lately parts of the production BMW X4 has leaked in the form of patent drawings and we have made a quick rendering below to illustrate how the production BMW X4 could look like. (Patent Images inside)
BMW Showcases the Concept BMW M4 Coupe at The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering. An Event which attracts well to do Luxury, Super Car and Sports Car clients, and has become a must attend event for BMW and Lamborghini alike. (Check out the full Gallery Below)
Pebble Beach/Munich. On 15 August, surrounded by both current and historic BMW models, BMW M tonight offered a first outlook on a high-performance sports car of tomorrow – the BMW Concept M4 Coupe. The car was unveiled at the BMW opening media reception for the iconic annual Pebble Beach/Monterey automobile weekend. (A video has been added. Continue Reading for Large HD Gallery and Press Release)
The all new F33 BMW 4 Series Cabriolet M-Sport is looking great with it's top down in these Autoevolution Spyshots. The car is shown here in Melbourne Red on Coral Red interior. The headrests and front seats looks bespoke for the 4 Series Cabriolet with what looks to be some sort of a vent behind your neck to keep you warm (This feature is unconfirmed). The car is pictured (BMW 435i Cabriolet) with minimal camouflage covering parts we already seen on the 4 Series Coupe. Have a look at the rest of the spy shots after the jump.
The BMW i brand is synonymous with visionary mobility concepts and a new definition of premium quality that is strongly focused on sustainability. Following the world debut of the first production model, the BMW i3, the BMW Group’s next step will be to extend this revolutionary answer to the future challenges facing personal mobility to the sports car segment. At a driving event at the BMW Group’s Miramas test track in France, the BMW i brand is now presenting a prototype of its second production vehicle, the BMW i8. This plug-in hybrid model is the most progressive sports car of our time, extending the basic BMW i philosophy of sustainability to a new vehicle segment. (After the jump, an official gallery of the camouflaged BMW i8 plus technical data and diagrams)
Lets imagine for a moment BMW created a hybrid supercar mated with the 560hp BMW V8 (S63B44TU) from the current BMW M6 in the BMW i8's light weight body... What would we get? Perhaps a BMW M8 Hybrid Supercar. The renderings below is strictly a design study, technical possibilities has not been considered. (Check out the other colors after the jump)
Now that we have all seen how the BMW i3 will look like in production form, we have an even better idea of how the BMW i8's headlight will look like. Here are a few new renders with the new headlight design on the BMW i8 using body colors seen on the BMW i3. Let's start with Solar Orange.
Sep 10 2013: It turns out these renders were pretty accurate compared to the actual car. The Production BMW i8 has been officially released, see the full gallery here.
The new all-electric BMW i3 is a landmark in BMW’s mission to provide a completely sustainable, electric vehicle that still stays true to the Ultimate Driving Machine moniker. The BMW i3 is the first product of the new BMW i sub-brand, and is a truly purpose built electric car. It’s a new era for electro mobility at BMW. (Continue Reading and Huge Gallery after the jump.)
