New BMW X5 & 8-Series Coupe Caught on Shots in Slovenia, Both Will Be Using the Company`s New CLAR Platform

Eduard Huma — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 20:06:26 +0000

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While the upcoming BMW M140 from the 1-Series is still getting its hard testing on the Ring, other test mules like the new X5 SUV and the long-awaited BMW 8-Series Coupe were seen spotted for some road tests in Slovenia.

Thesd are not the first spy photos with the two models, but it is definitely a premiere seeing them cruising together and still wearing heavy camouflage. That means that both of them are still faraway from their official unveiling next year.

Just as expected, both new models will be sharing the same CLAR modular architecture, also underpinning the new 5-Series and 7-Series, meaning more lightweight materials and a wide range of engines underneath their skin. The same platform will also allow for a Convertible and a hardcore M8 variant in the 8-Series.

Following latest spy shots in Copenhagen this spring, the all-new BMW X5 is back into the spotlights with its final shape. It looks refreshed with the much larger kidney grilles, more accentuated shark nose and smaller taillights.

Inside, the cabin is also likely to borrow the technological suite from the new 5-Series, while in the engine department we will see a wide range of petrol burners and diesels. Thanks to the same CLAR platform, the new X5 SUV will also shed off around 300 kg, improving the car`s handling characteristics and fuel economy.

As for the upcoming 8-Series, the model will take its design language from the 8-Series Concept, but the heavy camouflage won`t reveal its final shape; at least not just yet. Inside, the cabin of the 8-Series test mule is also likely to borrow the Concept`s technological goodies and design. Thus, we expect to see at least the same gauge cluster or button configuration.

As for the future M8, the top range model is set to “be built on the genes of the 8-Series and augment its DNA with added track ability and generous extra portions of dynamic sharpness, precision and agility,” as BMW M chief Frank van Meel, once declared. The engine lineup technical details for the new 8-Series and M8 remain hidden at the moment.

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Spy Video: 2017 G30 BMW 5-Series Runs Tests at the Ring

Eduard Huma — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 15:34:18 +0000

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The 2016 Paris Motor Show is opening its gates in September and BMW is already thinking ahead, planning some cool models for an official unveiling.

One of the hot models announced for the show is the upcoming 2017 G30 BMW 5-Series, the model being recently caught on a spy video while undergoing some rough tests at the Ring.

As we can depict from the video, the German carmaker is hard testing the next G30 5-Series and by the name plate and the nervous sound on the car`s V8 engine, we might be talking here at the upcoming 550i.

From a visual standpoint, the 2017 G30 5-Series will be quite imposing and closer in styling to the 2016 7-Series. It will be larger, wider, lighter and much more potent.

The new design changes will be reflected by the new front and rear grilles, low front lip, custom taillights, much lower rear bumper and diffuser and so on.

As expected, the new G30 5-Series will stand on the CLAR platform now available with carbon fiber infusion, which will make the model lighter with around 100 kg.

Underneath the skin, the 2017 5-Series is rumored to come with a massive 4.4-liter bi-turbo V8 engine, capable of 330 kW. The performance figures are not yet released, but judging by the impressive spy video, it would be pretty outstanding.

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New BMW X5 & 8-Series Coupe Caught on Shots in Slovenia, Both Will Be Using the Company`s New CLAR Platform

While the upcoming BMW M140 from the 1-Series is still getting its hard testing on the Ring, other test mules like the new X5 SUV and the long-awaited BMW 8-Series Coupe were seen spotted for some road tests in Slovenia.

Marcus M.

Spy Video: 2017 G30 BMW 5-Series Runs Tests at the Ring

The 2016 Paris Motor Show is opening its gates in September and BMW is already thinking ahead, planning some cool models for an official unveiling.

Marcus M.