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Spied: BMW 428i Coupe Test Mule

Yesterday, we brought you photos of the 4 Series Coupe M Sport in testing, and to that we now add photos of the 428i prototype in FEP stage of testing. The 428i Coupe and Convertible will be powered by the same 2.0L twin turbo inline 4 (N20 engine) as the ... CONTINUED

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3-Series

Kelleners F30 320d, 328i, 335i Cosmetic and Tuning Program

Kelleners has announced its full F30 3 Series tuning program encompassing both cosmetic and performance upgrades. On the cosmetic front, the aerodynamics parts include a front spoiler lip (for non M Sport F30), a rear bumper skirt with diffuser (for non M Sport F30), and a trunk spoiler. Kellener's Hamburg and ... CONTINUED

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BMW News

First Videos of 2013 BMW X1 in Action

We post inside the first videos of the 2013 BMW X1 (LCI facelift model) in action, starting with a summary video from BMW. The sDrive28i RWD model starts in the US at $30,650, the xDrive28i at $32,350 and the xDrive35i at $38,450. Production of the 2013 X1 will begin in July. Specs: sDrive28i ... CONTINUED

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BMW Valvetronic and TwinPower Turbo Overview

As announced yesterday, BMW's N20, N54, S65, N18 engines have each picked a best engine award at the 2012 International Engine of the Year Awards [Full Award Results]. Here's a brief overview of two of the technologies featured in most of the BMW engines available today - TwinPower Turbo and VALVETRONIC ... CONTINUED

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Turbo 4 Banger Showdown: BMW 328i F30 vs Mercedes C250 [Head 2 Head Video]

In the latest episode of Head 2 Head (by Motor Trend), Jonny Lieberman compares the BMW 328i with its N20 240hp 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder engine versus the Mercedes C250, also powered by a turbo 4 cylinder (1.8L turbocharged I-4 with 201 hp). Which car redefines the segment according to Lieberman? View ... CONTINUED

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BMW F33 4 Series Convertible Drives Topless for First Time and Exposes Interior

We bring you the first ever look at the F33 3 Series convertible (or 4 Series as it may be called when released) in testing with its hardtop roof retracted. The F33 largely shares the same proportions with the current E93 3 series convertible, although like the rest of the ... CONTINUED

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BMW News

A Sportier Z4 Successor On the Way?

The current Z4 (E89) looks the part, but a prevailing sentiment among auto enthusiasts seems to be that its performance and driving dynamics do not quite live up to its sporty looks. This may be changing in the next generation Z4 as Insideline is reporting that the third generation Z4 will ... CONTINUED

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Video Review: F30 328i Goes Head to Head vs. Mercedes C250 Sport

Road and Track undertakes a head to head comparison of the 2012 328i (F30) versus the Mercedes C250 Sport. What do they find? The F30 is on the varsity team when it comes to performance. The 2.0L N20 engine pulls strongly without breaking a sweat, the shifts from the ... CONTINUED

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BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Goes Topless for the First Time

We're happy to share the first spyshots of the F33 4 Series Convertible with its top down and in operation. Earlier spyshots suggested that the 4 Series Convertible will retain its folding hard top mechanism, first introduced on the predecessor E93 3 Series Convertible. These spy photos officially confirm this. ... CONTINUED

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Autoshows

2012 NYIAS: BMW X1 Makes US Premiere

The BMW X1 has made its official US premiere here at the 2012 NYIAS! Seen here is the sDrive28i RWD model with a 240hp 4-cylinder twinpower N20 engine. It starts in the US at $31,545. More info and photos inside.

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BMW News

BMW Launches Driverless Running Coach Feature

As an official sponsor of London 2012, BMW has been inspired to develop a new technology helping customers to boost their fitness in the run up to the Games. The new driverless Running Coach feature uses a combination of ConnectedDrive technologies and surround view cameras to enable the car to follow ... CONTINUED

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2012 F30 328i 0-155mph Acceleration Test (Video)

The 2012 F30 328i sedan is put to a 0-155mph high speed acceleration test by Option Auto. Watch how the mighty little 2.0L turbo 4 cylinder N20 engine does at the various speeds and RPMs throughout the run on video.

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BMW News

Finally, BMW X1 Coming to US, Debuts at 2012 NYIAS

At the Geneva Motorshow we learned that the X1 (in LCI facelift form) for the US market will be debuted at next month's NY International Auto Show. It should be on sale in the US in early Fall as a xDrive28i model (with 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder N20 engine). The X1's ... CONTINUED

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Our Interview Detailing BMW M Performance Parts, from 2012 Geneva Launch

BMW launched and announced its initial M Performance Parts lineup officially at the 2012 Geneva Motorshow. While the now released M Performance Parts official catalog explains much, we took some time to find out some more details for you. Stefan Weiss of the M Performance Parts team was helpful in ... CONTINUED

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First F30 335i (N55) Dyno Results Are In. Also Underrated from Factory.

We bring you the first dyno results from a 2012 335i (F30) sedan, performed by Challenge Mfg. USA (GTM_Challenge) on their recently delivered 335i. The F30 335i is powered by the N55 6-cylinder TwinPower twinscroll turbo engine and its factory quoted power figures are 300hp / 300lb-ft. The 335i N55 dyno ... CONTINUED

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MT’s 2012 328i (F30) Review Picks 328i over 335i. 0-60mph in Just 5.6 seconds

The 2012 328i (F30) impresses again as Motor Trend comes in with their review and performance results of the F30 328i Sport Line model they recently tested. In performance results, the 328i with its touted N20 turbo 4-cylinder engine managed to achieve a 5.6 second 0-60mph, quarter mile in 14.2 seconds ... CONTINUED

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BIMMERPOST First Drive of 2012 335i (and 328i Review) From F30 US Press Launch

THE SETUP Where: Monterey, California - January 30-31, 2012 What: F30 US Press Launch. First Test Drives of 2012 335i and F30 6 speed How: 2 days with F30 3 Series, including a half day on the Laguna Seca track. Background: I've owned an E90 325i (auto) and current car is E90 M3 (6-speed ... CONTINUED

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New BMW 328i (F30) Video Review Lays Down Some Rubber

Here is a BMW 328i (F30) video review by Autoblog.nl. It may not be in english, but there is English captions/translations throughout the video. Includes some nice driving action and even a decent smokey burnout from the 4-cylinder (N20) equipped 328i. Overall, they are impressed with the vehicle (no ... CONTINUED

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