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 AC Schnitzer and Hartge are two of the most famous car tuners and they need no introduction. Over the years, each one of these companies focused part of their efforts on the BMW brand and several “tuned-up” bimmers were released by the two of them.
Hartge was the first one to open doors with their own version of the BMW X6 xDrive35d. First changes were made to the powerplant, the twin-turbo 3.0 liter diesel engine received an upgrade to 328 horsepower and 675 Nm of torque. To handle all that weight and power, Hartge X6 xDrive35d was placed on ultra-wide tires, 295 / 30 ZR 22 at the front and 335 / 25 ZR 22 at the rear.
Suspensions have been lowered as well by 30 mm. The Hartge X6 runs from 0-62 mph in 6.8 seconds and has a top speed of 159 mph.
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 Well, we’re not sure how we missed the free BMW rides at the Frankfurt Auto Show, but it seems like other people managed to spend some driving time on the inside track built by BMW in Hall 11. If you ignore the “cheesy” song playing inside the car, the video is actually quite fun, but we’re still a bit disappointed that we the driver didn’t turn off the music so we can hear that engine roar…..
But before you jump into the four minutes long video, here is a quick history on the BMW ActiveHybrid 7. It uses a different electric drive setup from the X6 Hybrid and it’s being considered a mild hybrid. The system was developed in collaboration with Mercedes Benz. The upgraded V8 twin-turbo with High Precision Direct Injection runs together, at the same time, with a 3-phase synchronous electric motor ... Read more » |
 The next generation BMW M5 continues its testing sessions at the Nurburgring track. The fellows over at the SpyShots.nl managed to capture the test mule on video this time. Judging by the video, it seems that the F10 M5 will not disappoint.
According to sources close to Edmunds, next generation BMW M5, due in 2011-2012, will have a turbocharged V8 engine. The twin-scroll 4.4 liter engine which debuted in the BMW X5 M and X6 M earlier this yea develops 555 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque and it’s unclear if BMW will decide to up these numbers.
The drivetrain of the F10 BMW M5 will feature a similar KERS system as the one found in the Formula 1 monoposts which will offer fuel savings technologies. The KERS will also feature a boost button imported from the F1 cars that will allow the driver to unleash all the energy stored up... Read more » |
 North American car shows season is just around the corner and journalists across the country are gathering to rank the top automobiles in 2010.
2010 North American Car of the Year top starts with an extensive list of vehicles, but as time progresses, some are being eliminated. On the initial list, BMW was represented by the BMW Z4, X5 xDrive35d, 335d and the new 5 Series GT. After the initial round, three out of four have been eliminated, but the 3 Series sedan diesel continues the race.
BMW has been out of the American diesel market for around 20 years now and they marked their return last year with the twin-sequential-turbocharged 3.0L diesel engine for the newly refreshed 335. BMW’s first 50-state-legal diesel delivers 265 hp at 4220 rpm, and an all too fun 425 lb-ft of torque between 1750 and 2250 rpm. D... Read more » |
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