BMW Creates New Performance Edition models to Celebrate Sponsorship of 2012 London Olympics

There are many ways to celebrate the sponsorship of an event like the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, but when it comes to automakers, the norm is the introduction of special edition models.
For BMW, the festivities over its sponsorship of the games begin with the UK launch of two new Performance Edition models based on the 1-Series hatchback and 3-Series sedan.

BMW to Turbocharge its Entire Lineup of 4-Cylinder Gasoline Engines

.fullpost { display: inline; } Citing inside sources from BMW, British magazine Autocar is reporting that all of the Bavarian automaker's future four-cylinder engines will benefit from turbocharging technology. This includes all four-pots with outputs up to 245 horsepower, with the new straight-six engines taking over from there. All of BMW's turbocharged four-cylinder engines will be

BMW to Turbocharge its Entire Lineup of 4-Cylinder Gasoline Engines

Citing inside sources from BMW, British magazine Autocar is reporting that all of the Bavarian automaker's future four-cylinder engines will benefit from turbocharging technology. This includes all four-pots with outputs up to 245 horsepower, with the new straight-six engines taking over from there. All of BMW's turbocharged four-cylinder engines will be built upon the same 2.0-liter aluminium

New BMW Performance Kit Boosts 2.0-liter Diesel's Output to up 200HP

.fullpost { display: inline; } As well setting the stage for the world premiere of the Vision CD roadster concept and the production version of the pure-electric 1-Series ActiveE, the Geneva Motor Show will also see the launch of BMW's new Performance Power Kit for the firm's 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine found on numerous models including the 1-,3- and 5-Series range in

New BMW Performance Kit Boosts 2.0-liter Diesel's Output to up 200HP

As well setting the stage for the world premiere of the Vision CD roadster concept and the production version of the pure-electric 1-Series ActiveE, the Geneva Motor Show will also see the launch of BMW's new Performance Power Kit for the firm's 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine found on numerous models including the 1-,3- and 5-Series range in both rear- and all-wheel drive

New BMW Performance Kit Boosts 2.0-liter Diesel's Output to up 200HP

As well setting the stage for the world premiere of the Vision CD roadster concept and the production version of the pure-electric 1-Series ActiveE, the Geneva Motor Show will also see the launch of BMW's new Performance Power Kit for the firm's 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine found on numerous models including the 1-,3- and 5-Series range in both rear- and all-wheel drive

Classic Ads: Why a Hyundai Excel is as Good as a BMW 325i

.fullpost { display: inline; } If this ad is to be taken seriously, the only difference between a late 1980s E30 BMW 325i and a Hyundai Excel is price and the engine / transmission layout. After all both have, “[A] plush interior, European styling [and] room for five.” After all, niggling little details like equipment levels, brand image and build quality have never bothered car buyers

2011 BMW 3 Series Coupe

2011 BMW 3 Series Coupe is a 2-door, 4-passenger luxury sports coupe manufactured by the German automaker BMW since May 1975. Available in 5 variants namely 328i Coupe, 328i xDrive Coupe, 335i Coupe, 335is Coupe, 335i xDrive Coupe.

The 328i Coupe is powered by 3.0-liter, inline 6-cylinder engine having Rear-wheel drive system which gives 230 horsepower @ 6500 rpm and has a fuel efficieny of 28 mpg hwy.

328i xDrive Coupe is powered by 3.0-liter, inline 6-cylinder engine with xDrive, intelligent all-wheel-drive system which gives 230 horsepower @ 6500 RPM and has a fuel efficiency of 26 mpg hwy*.

335i Coupe is powered by 3.0-liter, inline 6-cylinder engine with TwinPower Turbo technology having Rear-wheel drive system which gives 300 horsepower @ 5000 RPM and has a fuel efficiency of 28 mpg hwy*.

335is Coupe is powered by 3.0-liter, inline 6-cylinder engine with TwinPower Turbo technology with rear-wheel drive system which gives 320 horsepower @ 5900 RPM and has a fuel efficiency of26 mpg hwy*.

335i xDrive Coupe is powered by 3.0-liter, inline 6-cylinder engine with TwinPower Turbo technology with xDrive, intelligent all-wheel-drive system which gives 300 horsepower @ 5800 RPM and has a fuel efficiency of 27 mpg hwy*.

2011 BMW 3 Series Coupe SPECIFICATIONS (Note: Some Spec might varies with variants):

Body style(s): 2 door Coupe
Complete specifications: Specifications of 328i Coupe
Complete specifications: Specifications of 328i xDrive Coupe
Complete specifications: Specifications of 335i Coupe
Complete specifications: Specifications of 335is Coupe
Complete specifications: Specifications of 335i xDrive Coupe
Colors: Alpine White,Black Sapphire Metallic,Blue Water Metallic,Crimson Red,Deep Sea Blue Metallic,Jet Black,LeMans Blue Metallic,Mineral White Metallic,Mojave Metallic,Montego Blue Metallic,Platinum Bronze Metallic,Space Gray Metallic,Tasman Green Metallic,Titanium Silver Metallic,Vermilion Red Metallic
Fuel Capacity:(gal) -
Price Onwards: $36,200
Website: 2011 BMW 3 Series Coupe

2011 BMW 3 Series Convertible

2011 BMW 3 Series Convertible is a 2-door, 4-passenger luxury sports convertible manufactured by the German automaker BMW , available in 5 variants namely 328i, 335i and 335is.


The 328i is powered by 3.0-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve inline 230-horsepower 6-cylinder engine with composite magnesium/aluminum engine block, Valvetronic, and Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing, 335i is powered by 3.0-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve inline turbocharged 300-horsepower 6-cylinder engine with TwinPower Turbo technology, Valvetronic, and Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing, 335is is powred by 3.0-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve inline turbocharged 320-horsepower 6-cylinder engine with TwinPower Turbo technology and Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing and A 6-speed manual transmission is standard.

2011 BMW 3 Series Convertible SPECIFICATIONS (Note: Some Spec might varies with variants):

Body style(s): 2 Door Convertible
Complete specifications: Specifications of 328i
Complete specifications: Specifications of 335i
Complete specifications: Specifications of 335is
Mileage(estimated)(city/highway): 17/26
Price Onwards: $45,000
Website: 2011 BMW 3 Series