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2017 Alpina B7 xDrive Released in First Photos and Video

Eduard Huma — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 20:53:37 +0000

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BMW`s hardcore division Alpina, released the first photos and video of the upcoming 2017 B7 xDrive, which is due to arrive for an official unveiling at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show.

Everything is in the right place with the all-new 2017 Alpina B7 xDrive, the flagship wearing the usual sporty features, like custom front and end with shutter grille, front lip spoiler, stainless steel sports exhaust system, or the one-off 20-inch Alpina Classic wheels, all wrapped in Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires.

The model will also be available in two exterior colors, like Alpina Blue metallic and Alpina Green metallic.

Inside, the cabin is wearing high-end materials, such as Nappa leather on the seats, leather dashboard, ceramic controls, Piano Black or Myrtle Luxury Wood trim, sport steering with blue and contrast stitching, illuminated door sill plates, brand-new digital instrument cluster, head-up display and so on.

Under the hood, the 2017 Alpine B7 xDrive brags with an upgraded V8 4.4-liter bi-turbo engine, developing 600 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque, sent to all four corners via an upgraded eight-speed automatic transmission. This allows a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.6 seconds, at a topping of 194 mph.

The all-new B7 xDrive will be available for sale in the United States starting this September, with prices to be announced previous to its release on the market.

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2016 NAIAS: Here Are the First Photos with the 2016 BMW M2 Coupe

Eduard Huma — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 20:17:42 +0000

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Even if the long-expected 2016 BMW M2 Coupe is ready to face its official debut at the 2016 NAIAS in a couple of days, the first batch of photos with the model at the show have already hit the web, thanks to bmwmotorshowblog.

As we can depict from the pictures, the 2016 BMW M2 Coupe is revealed wearing the exquisite Long Beach Blue, which is one of the four body wraps that the model will be offered with.

From a visual standpoint, the model is looking exactly like the ones spied on the roads prior to its official debut, the body style boasting with the M Performance Parts, visible on the large air intake and front apron with trapezoidal blades, tailpipes exhaust system, gills or the 19-inch M double-spoke design wheels, all of them adding a more aggressive look.

Inside, the cabin also features the M logos on the sports seats, gearshift, footrest and knee pad on the center console, along with the leather Alcantara blue stitching steering wheel with shift paddles.

Under the hood, the M2 Coupe packs a fresh 3.0-liter M TwinPower Turbo inline six-cylinder engine, churning out an impressive 370 horsepower and 465 Nm of torque, but that can be increased to 500 Nm in short burst under overboost. The engine is hooked to an M Double Clutch Transmission, which allows a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.3 seconds, at a topping of 250 km/h.

Stay tuned with more details on the 2016 BMW M2 Coupe in the upcoming days, meanwhile, enjoy the first photos with the exquisite model!

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Long Beach Blue BMW X4 M40i First Photos Revealed

Eduard Huma — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 18:06:44 +0000

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The BMW X4 M40i was launched online about a month ago, the model popping-up in our news again with the first photos. The model is getting ready for an official debut at the 2016 NAIAS, in Detroit.

The photos were provided by PalBaySpyShots and are showcasing the X4 M40i wearing the gorgeous Long Beach Blue body wrap.

As we can see from the photos, the BMW X4 M40i is coming with an evolutionary and aggressive design, complemented by the Ferric Grey accents on the front air intakes and side mirrors, or the 20-inch M light-alloy wheels.

Under the hood, the BMW X4 M40i is packing a 3.0-liter flat-six turbo engine, churning out a good 360 horsepower and 465 Nm of torque. This is enough to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds, at a topping of 250 km/h.

In terms of pricing, the BMW X4 M40i is set from 65,000 euros in Germany, while in the United States the model is priced from 57,800 dollars, adding the 995 dollar destination fee.

Another good news for X4`s fans is that the model will also receive an M treatment at the beginning of next year, the news being confirmed by Frank van Meel, the BMW M Chief.

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