In April 2020, BMW is going to launch an elegant X6M Competition, which is going to be the third generation of its high-performance executive Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) and Sports Activity Coupe (SAC) models. This all-new X6M competition version comes with a 4.4-liter Twin-Turbo V8 Gasoline engine that can produce 625 hp @ 6000 rpm, and a torque of 553 lb-ft @ 2200 rpm.

This variant comes with 8-Speed Automatic Transmission and All-Wheel Drive Drivetrain, Rack-Pinion Steering Type, Aluminum Alloy wheels, an enthusiastic fuel economy of 16 MPG for Combined, 14 MPG for City, and 19 MPG for Highway, with a fuel tank capacity of 22.4 gallons, enough to Cruise a range of 425.6 miles on Highway, or to cruise a range of 313.6 miles in City areas.
BMW X6M competition has an enormous efficiency concerning CO2 emission as it stands at 11.0 tons/yr.

Talking about the interiors of the BMW X6M competition, it is equipped with a chunk of infotainment including HD Radio, Bluetooth Connection, Hard Disk Drive Media Storage, Premium Sound System, Satellite Radio, Smart Device Integration, and an interior trim conditions, including Bucket Seats with Leather, Leather Steering Wheel, Premium Synthetic Seats, Woodgrain Interior Trim, and comforts including Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Parking, Climate Controls, and Cruise Controls, Hands-Free Liftgate, Heated Front and Rear Seats, Remote Engine Start, Remote Trunk Release, Universal Garage Door Opener, Seat-Massage, and Rear A/C, Navigations from Telematics, and Telematics.

When it comes to safety and protection, it is well-equipped and marginalized with Parking and Driving assists and stability controls, Airbags for different variants including the driver, front head, front side, rear, knee and seat belt airbags. These are the enthusiastic features that make this luxurious Sedan a complete cruising partner to rock the world.

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With BMW unveiling the latest generation of the X5 midsized luxury SUV more than three months ago, it was just a matter of time until the high-performance plug-in hybrid variant would make its appearance in the range list, thus joining the xDrive40i, xDrive50i and the xDrive30d.

The model in question is the long-expected 2019 X5 xDrive45i iPerformance, which is regarded as one of the most imposing hybrids from BMW`s entire range.

Besides the massive size and extremely appealing design language, the SUV`s main highlight is the hybrid drivetrain under the hood. It`s what makes the variant more powerful and more efficient than the ongoing model released back in 2016.

We are dealing here with a 3.0-liter Twin-Power Turbo six-cylinder petrol engine, paired to an electric motor. The conventional engine outputs 286 horsepower while the electric adds another 110 horsepower. With a total of 388 horsepower and 600 Nm of torque, the new X5 xDrive45e iPerformance is now more powerful and more fuel efficient.

The amazing performance figures are also achieved thanks to an eight-speed automatic transmission paired to an all-wheel drive system, which comes standard. Other characteristics will be added later on, like electronically controlled dampers or air suspension.

Speaking of fuel-efficiency, the car`s lithium-ion battery pack allows you to drive the SUV for around 80 km without no fuel and at a top speed of 140 km/h, which is another plus compared with the ongoing model.

As for acceleration, the 2019 BMW X5 iDrive45e iPerformance is also quite impressive. At a top speed of 235 km/h it can hit 100 km/h in an outstanding 5.6 seconds. Again, compared with its predecessor, it`s 1 second faster.

As for its availability on the market, we`ve got some pretty bad news for the US customers, as the model will arrive overseas somewhere in 2020. In Europe however, you will be able to get a taste of the new plug-in hybrid sooner, in early 2019.

You can admire the all-new 2019 BMW X5 iDrive45e iPerformance in the media gallery released below. Enjoy and don’t forget to share your impressions with us!

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While many of us are still wating for the next BMW M5 to pop-up, others have already begun inquiring whether the hardcore variant will be more impressive than the already unveiled 2017 ALpina B5 Bi-Turbo, from mechanical and performance perspectives.

The video below is asking the same question: “2017 Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo – Better Than M5?” However, from my point of view, both will be real killers when will be put face-to-face.

In the meantime, while the new M5 is being prepared, the all-new 2017 Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo has made quite a buzz ever since its recent debut, the model being also highlighted in numerous tests, videos and reviews.

It is available in both the Salon and the Touring variants and are equipped with the same eye-catching ALPINA body styling elements, which separates it from the rest of the BMW products. These make it more aggressive.

In the engine department, the all-new model comes with a 4.4-liter V8 engine with Bi-Turbo technology, enabling an output of no less than pure 608 horsepower and impressive 800 Nm of torque. The power is sent to the rear wheels via a high-performance 8-Speed Sport-Automatic transmission with ALPINA SWITCH-TRONIC, allowing an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in a mind-blowing 3.5 seconds, at a topping of 325 km/h.

Enjoy the video with the new Alpina, while also taking a peek at the model`s most important highlights, put together by Motorward auto magazine!

2017 Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo – Main Highlights

Active Air Stream Kidney Grille
Active Guard
Air conditioning, automatic with four-zone control
Airbags – front, side and head airbags, passenger airbag deactivation
Alarm system
ALPINA Sport Suspension incl. Adaptive Drive und Integral Active Steering
Ambient interior lighting
BMW Emergency Call
Chrome Line Exterior
Comfort seats, front with electric adjustment and memory function
Control Display – 10.25″ colour display screen with Touch-function
Cruise control with brake function
Door sill finishers ALPINA, illuminated
Drive Performance Control with ECO PRO-, COMFORT-, SPORT- and ADAPTIVE mode
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) incl. Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) and Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
Enhanced Bluetooth with wireless charging
Exhaust system ALPINA, stainless steel, with double-ended tailpipes
Exterior mirrors – folding, automatically dimming
First aid kit and warning triangle
Floor mats ALPINA
Front spoiler ALPINA
Headlight wash
Hi-Fi loudspeaker system
Instruments ALPINA, Multifunctional Instrument panel
Interior trim: ALPINA luxury wood Myrtle
LED foglights, front
LED Headlights
Lumbar support for driver and front passenger
Navigation Package ConnectedDrive
Paintwork: metallic paintwork in standard BMW colours
Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear
Production plaque
Rain sensor with automatic headlight activation
Rear spoiler ALPINA
Rear valance ALPINA with two double-ended tailpipes
Seat heating, front
Sport Automatic Transmission (8-speed) with ALPINA SWITCH-TRONIC
Steering wheel: SWITCH-TRONIC sport leather steering wheel with Multi-function
Through-loading
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Upholstery: Nappa leather
Wheels: ALPINA CLASSIC 20.

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The more potent version of the standard BMW M4, the M4 GTS, was launched last year around the same period, with the model being seen in lots of reviews, smashing videos and tens of drive tests. Now a new drive test carried out by Drive.com.au is giving us the chance of reviewing most of the car`s impressive highlights.

Aussie magazine Drive.com.au has taken the BMW M4 GTS out for a spin on public roads near New South Wales, having the opportunity of testing out its driving capabilities and sheer performance under the hood. The model handles extremely well on public roads and tight corners, especially since it sits low to the ground, proving as well a comfortable ride with increase stability, all thanks to the adjustable suspension and lowering springs.

The power is also felt at a completely new level, as the BMW M4 GTS comes with brute force, thanks to 500 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of torque, allowing a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds. And the straight line is run with an amazing engine sound, also thanks to the titanium exhaust system.

Besides the sheer powertrain, the car`s impressive performance is also achieved thanks to the much more improved handling dynamics and updated steering, all complemented by a lightweight platform, tweaked with carbon fiber composites all around the body. Amongst the most important parts, we should mention the carbon fiber reinforced plastic on the bonnet, roof, front splitter, rear diffuser and extremely wide and adjustable rear wing.

As a reminder, the 3.0-liter six-cylinder turbocharged engine works closely with the car`s new water injection cooling system, first fitted underneath the M4 MotoGP, and which allows the M4 GTS increase the turbo boost pressure and thus generate more torque and power. All the power is channeled to the rear via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

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After the BMW i8 has been specially put to some test drives, the reviews given by the CAR Magazine Review reveal a high 5-star rating that the supercar has managed to pull off.

The i8 received 5 stars for overall rating like handling, performance, usability, “feelgood factory” and 4 stars for reader`s rating.

The BMW i8 was well praised on the road, where it managed to perform a high-extended range from 310 to 370 miles with the supercar running on the usual Comfort mode.

The BMW i8 also received some rewarding point for its powertrain, with its V8 powerful enough to sprint the full 0 to 100 km/h range in just 4.4 seconds, making the supercar slower than the 911 Carrera with just one tenth.

As for stability on the road, the i8 permits its driver to “partly or fully deactivate” the car`s stability control, which can offer you an unexpected experience in tight corners.

Overall, the i8 stands in front with its innovative and radical body design, enhanced with high-performance abilities and great handling, partly because of its carbon fiber components, electrification or technology inside.

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There’s an M3 currently on the market. It’s a great car but there’s a problem with it. We’re all aware its replacement is around the corner and there isn’t too much interest in it.

Buying one of these cars just in order to get it in your driveway will put you into a very unpleasant situation. Your new car will be outdated far too soon in your ownership experience.

Spending some extra money on tuning bits might make you feel better about it but then you might have spent more than the new car everybody’s talking about.

Is that really a chance you want to take? Can you seriously afford the money to do that just for some extra attention?

If you can, you might want to consider really going out on it. Why not have a car that’s brilliantly done for track racing?

That’s a place where you and your buddies can enjoy the pleasure of driving without having to worry about peer pressure and what reviewers thing about new models.

RS Racing can hook you up with a custom car that will really put you in the lead of any friendly competition. Just the engine might be enough to do that.

For instance, the 4.0 liter V8 gets pumped up from 420 to 450 horsepower without any loss in power delivery quality.

There’s a roll-cage, bucket seats, six-point harnesses, 19 inch wheels, racing tires and a fully adjustable Brillstein suspension.

On top of that we get a lightweight racing package which takes 420 pounds off the final weight of the E90 M3. Who cares about the F80 when this acts as a dedicated fun machine?

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Just about everybody who drove one agrees; BMW’s 1 Series M Coupe is an amazing car, one which offers unprecedented driving pleasure without compromising the decency of practicality.

Once the folks who know tuning get involved however, things really get interesting. In the case of G-Power’s idea of the BMW 1 Series M Coupe things are actually close to being incredible.

This is because they decided to opt for a replacement engine and then worked around it in order to make it be acceptable on the road.

That must be some remarkable feat of the engineering world. They used a KW suspension kit, a set of enormous 396 mm brakes with carbon-ceramic discs and more.

20 inch alloy wheels and super sticky Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires make sure the car remains planted and they’re all stuck onto E92 M3 axles.

When BMW made the 1 Series, they did put some M3 components into the mix but G-Power brought more in. They also included the engine and M-DCT transmission.

That sounds pretty cool, and then you find out that they supercharged the engine and did some major tuning for it. Once everything is done… wow.

The BMW 1 Series M Coupe by G-Power has 600 horsepower and 428 lb-ft of torque. That is enough to hit 62 in just 4.4 seconds and the top speed figure is in excess of 205 mph.

So, need I say more to attract interest in the G-Power BMW 1 Series M Coupe? I reckon the car has spoken for itself and nobody can argue against it.

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This is not very flattering. One of our favorite cars of all time, the current generation F10 BMW M5 took a bit of a kick to the side of the head recently.

The hit came from the most unlikely source, the newly launched Tesla Model S sedan. That name makes it an all electric car with sporting credentials.

What isn’t immediately apparent is the fact that these cars are rivals. They’re not direct ones, but there is a good amount of sense in a comparison.

Both are slated as family sedans, both have sporting credentials, both have similar sizes and, crucially, both cost about the same (in the United States).

Starting off with these ideas, the guys at Automobilemag staged a very simple comparison, one of a drag race between the two cars.

Obviously, the Tesla Model S wins and the reviewers are chuffed, there’s finally something that can take out the institution that is the M5.

Let’s not be petty and look at the proper facts here. No launch control was used in the M5, why not? Even without this function, the driver in the BMW seemed a little slower to react.

Though the race was nearing its end, coming up on 100 mph really saw the M5 make up some ground on the Tesla. Short runs will be its forte, but at the top end it doesn’t stand a chance.

Even with the performance run being handed over to the Tesla Model S (and boy would many people want you to), there’s always a problem with charging length.

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Now that the cat’s out of the bag with the BMW Sports Active Tourer or 1 Series GT, its engine is starting to take center stage. The 1.5 liter TwinPower Turbo reckons its worth its own press release.

That press release speaks of the three cylinder engine getting all the toys. Simply because it’s small doesn’t mean it’s missing out on any technology.

In fact, the only thing missing is (at least) one cylinder. The pistons and every component directly involved are now going through a plan to keep things simple.

Every cylinder has a .5 liter capacity. Moreover, BMW have even produced figures over what each of them can develop, depending on fuel used.

40-74 horsepower and 44-59 lb-ft of torque per cylinder is what you can expect for the petrol engines with some 27-60 horses and 55-81 lb-ft of twist coming out of the diesel units.

That means that final outputs will range between 120 and 222 horsepower with 133-177 lb-ft of twist for the petrols, while the diesels will span between 80HP and 180 horsepower, respectively 165-243 lb-ft of torque.

In order to produce these figures, BMW uses twin scroll turbocharging, an aluminum block, double Vanos variable camshaft control, Valvetronic variable valve timing and direct injection for petrol or common rail for the diesels.

There’s one last crucial thing about the 1.5 liter TwinPower Turbo engine family we should mention. BMW claim the sound they make is actually extraordinary.

A torsional vibration damper’s involvement, combined with the three cylinder’s natural tune, make for a decently smooth running engine and a raunchy noise.

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BMW’s superstar comeback is still mostly a mystery, we don’t even know the final shape of the car yet but, like any Scooby Doo show, things are beginning to unravel.

As we found out earlier last month, the BMW M1 will be ready to hit the market by 2016 and it will set its scopes on the Audi R8 and Mercedes SLS.

Just like its predecessor, the BMW M1 will not stray from the idea of two seats, an engine in the middle and a whole lot of power.

Performance levels is where things enter a new league. The 2016 BMW M1 will produce some 600-650 horsepower courtesy of a 4.0 liter twin turbo V8 engine.

More importantly, thanks to lightweight and exotic materials, the new M1 should end up weighing no more than 2755 pounds.

To put it into perspective, it’s about 130 lbs lighter than the original M1 and several hundred pounds lighter than the most stripped down R8.

There’s bound to be some technology borrowed from the i range cars but as no mention of batteries or electric motors has been made we suspect that the lightweight tech is what’s going to matter here.

Pricing estimates of a quarter million are still in place except more and more publications seem to vary the currency. Between euros, dollars or GBP, things could get a little hairy.

Even so, by most accounts, the BMW M1 should deliver similar performance levels to what the Lamborghini Aventador offers yet it should be quite a bit cheaper.

Not a bad recipe.

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