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New Lexus IS Chief Engineer: Goal is once again to try to overtake BMW 3 Series

Lexus IS Chief Engineer admits that BMW is the one to beat. Motor Trend magazine interviewed Junichi Furuyama, the new Chief Engineer of the Lexus IS about the new IS. "My mission is to overtake the BMW 3-Series as number one in the compact sedan category," says Furuyama. "That is the ... CONTINUED

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BMW News

2013 Alpina B6 versus BMW M6 (Sport Auto Performance Test Results)

Here are results from the Sport Auto performance test comparing the 2013 Alpina B6 (F13) versus the 2013 M6 (F13) coupe. The Alpina B6 Biturbo (full specs) is powered by BMW's 4.4L V8 engine rated at 540hp and 730nm torque and top speed of 334 km/h. The M6 features 560hp and ... CONTINUED

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3-Series

An Unscientific Hybrid Performance Comparo: BMW Activehybrid 3 vs Activehybrid 5, GS-450h, M35h

An F30POST member decided to have fun with some Youtube videos and have an unscientific look to see how the BMW Activehybrid 3 stacks up against other hybrids - the Activehybrid 5, the GS-450h, M35h. The Activehybrid 3 appeared to corroborate BMW's factory quoted performance numbers and beat out ... CONTINUED

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Visual Comparo of BMW F30 3 Series vs Infiniti Q50 Sedan

The Infiniti Q50 sedan (formerly known as the G37) made its debut at the 2013 NAIAS this week. As in previous generations, the Q50 sedan is Infiniti's answer the latest 3 Series (F30). Like the G37 that it replaces, the Q50 will be powered by a 3.7L V6 outputting 328hp ... CONTINUED

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Results of BMW F10 M5 Dyno Against C63 Black Series and E63 AMG PP

Check out the dyno results of an F10 M5 versus a C63 AMG Black Series and E63 AMG with Performance Package.

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3-Series

Just Revealed 2014 Lexus IS F-Sport Compared to BMW F30 3 Series M Sport

The first photos of the 2014 Lexus IS have just been revealed. In F-Sport guise, the IS is a direct competitor to the F30 3 Series M Sport. Much like the BMW F30's M Sport package, the IS F Sport package includes items such as an aerodynamic kit, larger ... CONTINUED

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1-Series

Sport Auto: BMW 1M Coupe vs M135i Hockenheim Performance Results

Sport Auto takes the BMW 1M coupe and M135i to the Hockenheim track for a track and performance showdown.

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F30 335i M Performance Exhaust vs Stock Exhaust Comparison Videos

Listen to a back-to-back comparison of the factory F30 3 series 335i exhaust versus the F30 335i M Performance Exhaust System.

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Video: BMW M135i vs Subaru WRX STI 340R Track Test by Auto Express

Auto Express UK track tests the new BMW M135i versus the Subaru WRX STI 340R. Here's how they compare on paper. BMW M135i: 3 liter inline 6 cylinder 316 hp / 450 Nm torque 0-62 mph (0-100kmh) in 5.1 seconds (manual), 4.9 seconds (automatic) Weight: 3174 lbs Subaru WRX STI 340R: 2.5 liter 4 cylinder 316 hp ... CONTINUED

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2013 M6 vs 2013 M5 Track Shootout at Anglesey Circuit

Car and Driver shares their comparison pitting the F10 M5 versus the F13 M6 at the Anglesey Circuit in the UK to see if the M6 is truly better at the track than the M5, as advertised. The M5 and M6 share the same 560hp powertrain, but the M6 is ... CONTINUED

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BMW M5, M6 and 335i Lap Times from Annual Car and Driver Lightning Lap 2013 @ VIR

The 2013 Car and Driver's Annual Lightning Lap Competition (#7) at the Virginia International Raceway has concluded and the results are in. The F10 M5, F13 M6 coupe and the F30 335i sedan were tested and turned in the following times: Full List by TimesFerrari 458 - 2.49.9... CONTINUED

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BMW Valuation Nearly Doubles Mercedes Car Business

Investors currently value BMW at approximately twice the amount of what Mercedes-Benz's car business is worth. BMW's market capitalization has risen to 45 billion euros ($58.8 billion) compared to 42.2 billion for Daimler. But, take away a reasonable estimated price for Daimler's truck business and that the market cap ... CONTINUED

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Hot Hatch Drag Race: BMW M135i vs Focus ST, Golf GTI, Astra OPC, Megane 265 RB7

It's shootout time again at CAR and they've got their hands on some hot hatches. In this preview video, they pit the BMW M135i against the Focus ST, Golf GTI, 35 Astra OPC and Renaultsport Megane 265 RB7 in a 1/4 mile drag race. No surprise here, the M135i destroys ... CONTINUED

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BMW M6 Gran Coupe vs Mercedes CLS63 AMG Matchup

The just announced M6 Gran Coupe comes next summer to compete with the Mercedes CLS63 AMG. Until now, the CLS63 has really had no direct competition in terms of a car that closely matches its size, styling, performance, and segment. Now that the CLS63 has some competition, we've put together ... CONTINUED

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Sibling BMW Coupes Compared: F32 4 Series Concept vs F13 6 Series

Many are calling the just revealed F32 4 Series Coupe Concept a baby 6 Series coupe, an understandable comparison given the coupe's new sleek low-slung and rear fastback shaped look. Some of you have requested a comparo, so here's a look at how the two coupes compare visually and ... CONTINUED

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Rumor: BMW 4 Series Price Projected to be Just Over 2000 Euros More Than 3 Series

With the 4 Series Coupe Concept being revealed to overwhelmingly positive reactions, the question on many a fan's mind is what the production version may be priced at when it hits the market in late summer of 2013. With its 4 Series badging, the coupe has now been slotted ... CONTINUED

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BMW F32 Concept vs F30 Compared – 4 Series vs 3 Series

It's been known for a while that BMW's intention with the F32 4 Series coupe was to distinguish it from the F30 3 Series sedan more than a 3-Series-based-coupe-model has been with previous 3 Series generations. With the reveal of the 4 Series Coupe Concept, there's little doubt that ... CONTINUED

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BMW 4 Series Coupe Concept (F32) vs 3 Series Coupe (E92) Visually Compared

Here are some side-by-side comparisons of the just revealed F32 BMW 4 Series Concept Coupe [full details and photos] against the E92 3 Series Coupe (LCI). The 4 Series Coupe will replace the 3 Series Coupe as BMW's mid-size sports coupe in its lineup. Keep in mind that we are ... CONTINUED

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