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BMW M550d xDrive Road Test by Chris Harris
Chris Harris drives the BMW M550d xDrive, the first in the line of new BMW M Performance vehicles. It has more torque than the space shuttle and BMW claims it will do over 40mpg. BMW also ... CONTINUED
Mar 8 2012 | Comments (42)


BIMMERPOST Review: M550d xDrive [M Performance Automobile]
BMW is closing the gap between its most powerful regular cars and the M GmbH's ultra high-performance models. Under the "M Performance" moniker, a number of new vehicles will be released soon. Munich is starting out with several powerful diesel models, but gasoline-powered M Performance cars ... CONTINUED
Feb 27 2012 | Comments (14)


First BMW M550d Driving Videos and 0-250km/h Acceleration Test
The first test drives of the all new BMW M550d xDrive model [official info/specs] are underway and here is the first video footage courtesy of Sport Auto. The M550d represents one of BMW's new lineup of M Performance Vehicles (together with the X5 and X6 M50d ... CONTINUED
Feb 21 2012 | Comments (65)


First Drive Review of 2012 BMW 528i with Turbo 4 by Motor Trend
Motor Trend has driven the latest 528i with a turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder (N20) engine instead of the traditional six-cylinder engine. What's their take? In sum: It offers more power, performance, and fuel economy from a smaller, more efficient, albeit more expensive, package. Read what else they ... CONTINUED
Nov 2 2011 | Comments (53)


2012 BMW 528i Turbo 4-Cylinder First Drive Review by Insideline
Insideline takes the 2012 528i with its new 2.0L turbocharged inline 4 cylinder N20 engine for a spin. Like others they've been impressed by the versatility of the N20.
Oct 6 2011 | Comments (86)


First Review of 2012 528i With 4-cylinder N20 Turbo
The 2012 528i will introduce BMW's Twinpower Turbo 2.0L inline 4-cylinder Motor (N20) to the 5-series lineup. The N20 powered 528i is rated at 245 hp and 258 lb-ft. This new engine was also recently introduced in the 2012 Z4 sDrive28i and the first reviews of the ... CONTINUED
Sep 23 2011 | Comments (58)


Alpina B5 Touring reviewed by Autocar
Aside from the touring bodystyle, the B5 Touring is otherwise unchanged from the Alpina B5 Sedan. Which is to say, its a V8 Twin Turbo monster pushing out 500HP and capable of speeds upward of 300 km/h or (190MPH) and 0-60 in 4.8seconds. Not bad for ... CONTINUED
Jun 29 2011 | Comments (23)


Fifth Gear Video Review: F10 535d vs. Jaguar XF Diesel S
Fifth Gear's Vicki Henderson takes the 535d M-sport against the Jaguar XF Diesel S onto the track for a hotlap showdown at the Assen circuit. Both cars are powered by 6 cylinder turbo diesel engines. The 535d motor is good for 300hp and 440 pound-feet of ... CONTINUED
Apr 16 2011 | Comments (19)


Motortrend:
Motortrend sets forth their argument for why they believe that BMW's best 6-cylinder motor currently is the F10 535d's N57 turbo diesel. As they put it: Part urban assault weapon, part trans-continental cruiser, the 535d is the best of the new 5-series models I
Mar 23 2011 | Comments (46)


Ex Stig Ben Collins Praises the F10 535i
Ex Stig Ben Collins has reviewed a an F10 535i M Sport as part of a executive saloon showdown. He rated the F10 535i 5 out of 5 stars in the performance category, calling the modern generation of BMWs very impressive. Check out the full ... CONTINUED
Mar 9 2011 | Comments (12)