Any M3 GTS fans out there? If you are, you’ll be sure to love this video of six M3 GTS and a supercharged G-Power M3 GTS running at the Nurburgring.
The limited edition M3 GTS, which was available only in Europe, featured 450bhp, with a weight of 3278lbs.
The G-Power M3 GTS adds forced induction to the factory GTS via a supercharger. The regular version pumps out 635hp / 630Nm torque, while the Tornado RS version is good for a 720hp and 700Nm of torque!
As the full German F30 catalogue has been published, we can now share more details of the much-anticipated F30 M Sport Package.
First off, the M Sport Package is supposed to be available from July 2012 on (worldwide). That’s in line with our previous estimate as production of the model year 2012 F30 will end in June 2012 and model year 2013 beginning in July 2012.
EXTERIOR:
The M Sport Package comprises of unique front bumpers with enlarged bumper intakes, more sculpted rocker panels, and a unique rear bumper with a rear diffusor in dark shadow metallic. It also features shadow line door trim and the same front grilles as the Sport line (8 high-gloss slats). For European markets, the M Sport pack is also mated to the … CONTINUED
BMW teases its future BMW i3 smartphone app on its facebook page ahead of the i3’s market launch in 2013.
Looking like something out of tron, the slick looking app will allow monitoring of the i3’s battery charge status, lock/unlock doors from the smartphone, schedule a trip time so that the i3 can thermal precondition ahead of time, and a smart charging mode which presumably sets the i3 to charge when household electricity usage is lowest or most affordable.
There is also a navigation feature with charging station and public transport info.
This F10 M5 on-track video from the Circuit Magny-Cours in France is one of the best track videos we’ve seen, effectively conveying the sounds and sensations of tracking the 2013 M5. Recorded by MotorSport, the video captures an entire single lap around the track. If you like exhaust burble, you’ll love this video.
The F10 M5 records a time of 1:24.89 minutes, stacking it up against some impressive competition:
458 Italia (1:20.16)
Mercedes SLS (1:23.50)
Panamera Turbo S (1:24.55)
911 997 C2S (1:24.57)
F10 M5 (1:24.89)
Audi RS5 (1:26.40)
BMW 1M Coupe (1:26.50)
C63 AMG Coupe (1:27.70)
The world’s first BMW Individual Moonstone 5 Series (F11 touring) was recently delivered to a 5POST member. This beautiful 5-series touring (F11) M sport model was delivered to a German member by way of The Welt. Check inside for photos of the delivery and sitting at home in the lucky member’s driveway.
Have a look at some new BMW Individual colors. Here are F10 and F11 5 series in Individual Victoria Orange, Cognac Metallic, and Kastanien Brown, on display at the BMW owned dealership in Munich, Germany.
Happy New Year to the entire BIMMERPOST community! As we cross over to a new year it’s a fitting time for a recap of the past year. It was an amazing year for BMW, with the company hitting sales records and many new important models making their debuts. 2012 should prove to be as successful, if not more. And we’ll be seeing some new models and facelifts coming. We recap the BMW 2011 year for you inside.