Ever since its introduction on the market as the second-generation BMW 6-Series in 2003 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the E63 650i model from BMW was extremely controversial in terms of design, coming with strange looks and massive body style.

Even so, the model was way ahead those times, coming with advanced mechanics that offered one of the best handling and driving capabilities in the segment. And that was quite a good reason to see it dressed in a racing livery.

The model seen below was thoroughly customized and transformed into a racing car by Aussie driver Andi Aigner, a famous driver known for his outstanding test drives on different BMW models. Now we get to see dancing with his very own drive.

We are not going to spoil all the fun and let you enjoy the entire video, but we still need to praise this baby for a change.

The E63/E64 BMW 650i remains a fun car to drive, especially since it boasts with lots of power squeezed from a massive 4.8-liter naturally-aspirated engine, providing at the same time a loud and impressive engine growl.

And even if we are looking here at a massive car, the 650i is extremely easy and fun to drive, especially in the hands of a professional driver, who knows how to handle the car`s steering on dirt tracks, and recently on a snow track.

The model was accordingly fitted with studded tires, which makes the car`s sliding and drifting more fun, particularly since it also comes with low traction, a rear-wheel setup and a V8 under the hood. All these make the perfect ingredients for such a fun drifting out in the snow. Enjoy the video!

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BMW Motorsport is preparing a successor of the M3 GT4, which is no other than the M4 racer, slotted to debut in January 2018, at the 24 Hours of Dubai event.

The BMW M4 GT4 is already being tested and will be ready in time for its debut in 2018. Jens Marquardt, BMW Motorsport Directo has also stated that “The GT4 category is currently experiencing a boom. If offers affordable motorsport with cars of technical high-quality and, therefore, attracts a wide target audience. We see enormous potential around the world for privateer BMW teams for whom the BMW M4 GT4 is an option.”

BMW Motorsport have chosen the BMW M4 GT4 as the new racer because it comes with the perfect structure, aerodynamics, handlings, all which can be improved and customized to become the perfect sports car.

The racer will have a lot in common with the stock M4, meaning that it will use the drivetrain, mechanicals and the electronics.

There will also be some carbon fiber components that will make it lightweight, for instance it will have the M4 GTS`s carbon bonnet, adding carbon fiber doors, custom motorsport front splitter, rear wing and custom-built racing exhaust system.

The interior will be also adapted for racing, meaning the same sports seats, braking system and pedal box borrowed from the bigger BMW M6 GT3.

Once it will be ready for the 2018 racing season, the BMW M4 GT4 is going to take part in different events in Europe, North America or Asia.

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BMW Group has officialy unveiled the BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. Thanks to the BMW Design Team that drawn this iconic car reminding us of the 1970s.

The Senior Vice President of BMW Group, Adrian van Hooydonk, has told to the press that the past is very important for the future of the BMWs’ design.

The BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage is without any doubt a racing car with elegance interior, lightweight body, and the muscular and nervous front end. Carbon fibre is the main element for a lighter body and it is now used for many supercars to gain better performances because of the optimum weight-to-strength ratio.

At the interior the car features a futuristic steering wheel, two sport seats, fire extinguisher, an improved belt with better safety features, two helmets and more.

Also, the exterior is very sophisticated with innovative front and rear lights based on LED technology, 21 inch alloy wheels with installed air blades, a big grille at the front, two elerons at the back: one above the trunk and another at the top end of the car, carbon fibre diffusor, four BMW logos instead of two (one at the back, one at the front, two on the both sides), and more. All of these make the car very dynamic and unique.

Closely looking at the car, it gives me the sensation that it is made of plastic. Doesn’t it? Hmmmm…

Please let us know your opinion about this iconic car designed by the BMW Group, namely, the BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage.

BMW 3.0 CSL HOMMAGE – IMPRESSIVE PHOTO GALLERY!

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BMW Motorsport is reconfiguring its racing car lineup with the new comer M235i within the BMW Sports Trophy Customer Racing programme.

The new out of the box racing car M235i will be lined up at all the upcoming race events, coming with impressive performance and a base price of 59,500 Euros.

The BMW is planning to use the car in series and events like the VLN Endurance Championship and the famous Nurburgring 24 Hours on the Nurburgring-Nordschleife.

The BMW M235i will be receiving some special attention, being equipped with a six-cylinder inline engine with the well-received M Performance TwinPower Turbo technology.

It would thus develop around 333 horsepower for a capacity of 2,979 ccm, for its racing capabilities. The racing model M235i is also dressed-up with a mechanical limited-slip differential for a better handling.

The M235i racing car is ready to hit the tracks since it already features the necessary FIA-certified safety cell and the modern safety tank.

BMW M235i will also compete with some of the most important range of the BMW`s M Performance Parts like the rear and front spoilers, diffusor and carbon wing mirrors. Hats off BMW!

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