Town+Country BMW Expansion Phase 2 Updates

Sept 2012 - It has been a month since our service customers started enjoying the fantastic car washes from our new car wash facility after each service shop visit, and that draws an end to phase one to our dealership expansion. Beginning is phase 2 which is expected to be fully completed in a year's time will include twice the service bays, double length covered service drive-thru and double the office and showroom space. We have a few pictures after the jump to document the progress. (Pictures Updated Progress Oct 3)

Behold, The 1.5L 3 Cylinder TwinPower Turbo

Unofficially this engine will put out 120-220hp at 180-240nm of peak torque in various configurations, in line with being efficient and dynamic this 1.5L 3 Cylinder TwinPower Turbo will make it's way into cars such as the BMW i3 and the i8 paired with an electric powertrain. BMW has already beginning testing it's new small displacement engines in the existing F20 BMW 1 Series (F20 not sold in North America) as seen here in the pictures, the engine also debuted in the Concept Active Tourer recently shown at the 2012 Paris Autoshow. Small displacement engines will be the future as government enforce the goals for each manufacture to meet new environmental standards. 

Tips on being The Ultimate Driver

See just what it takes to maneuver 560 horses as they're unleashed on our track in Spartanburg. Complete car control is essential to top performance, from acceleration to loss of traction, from the street to the Skid Pad — it's as much about the mental as it is about the physical. Watch Chief Driving Instructor, Matt Mullins, with tips on how to become the Ultimate Driver. More videos after the jump.