Category: BMW

The BMW 1M Coupé is currently doing the rounds with the US media and Axis of Oversteer were on hand to see what all the fuss is about. As you can see they soon discovered the 1M is good for power sliding (there’s more in the video after the break). However, it was their no-nonsense review of the car that is also worth reading. Here’s an extract below, make sure follow the source link for more:

• Is it good? Yes, very.
• Does it go? It’s got loads of thrust as turbos do.
• Does it grip? Quite a lot and you can really feel the M Diff doing its thing.
• Does it slide? Well, yes but it takes some firm provocation.
• Does it stop? Better than the M3.

[Source: Axis of Overtseer]

The latest teaser video from BMW for the F10 M5 is a real cracker. The footage shows a number of development prototypes in testing at the BMW Autodrome de Miramas in France. There’s the usual wet weather slides and high speed oval runs you would expect; as you can see, the M5 is able to exceed 300km/h.

However, it is these words from the voiceover man that gladden our hearts the most, while simultaneously sending a shiver down the spine of the Victorian Government: “A smoky burnout like this might not play a role in everyday driving. But it has to be part of the testing. The spectacular start leaves behind a trail of black rubber on the pavement and smile on the face of the driver.”

Indeed it does. Take the jump to see the video in full.

Autocar is reporting its earlier rumour that the new BMW M5 would have an all-wheel drive model in its lineup has now been confirmed by BMW insiders.

While BMW is yet to provide official technical specifications, Autocar is also stating the F10 M5 will have 552hp on tap from its twin turbo 4.4 litre V8. The four-wheel drive M5 will most likely follow some time after the initial launch of the rear-drive M5 and is said to be offered to counter all-paw models from Audi and Mercedes-Benz.

[Source: Autocar]

Bimmerpost brings some good spy pics of the next-generation BMW 3 Series. With a wider track and lengthened wheelbase the F30 3 Series introduces design cues from the current F10 5 Series. Also to be introduced are slightly squared off “angel eye” LED daytime running lights, a move away from the current familiar circular shapes.

It’s expected a concept model or some official detail will be released towards the end of this year, before the F30 makes its full debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2012. The F32 coupé is expected to be introduced in 2013. Of course, the next 3 Series will also see the introduction of a GT “hatch”, which should also be on track for Geneva in 2012.

There’s more pics available by following the links below, so make sure you check them out as well.

[Source: Bimmerpost]