There are similarities in the BMW X1 and the Mini Countryman’s dimensions, and it targets the same kind of consumers. Thus, a size comparison would definitely be of help to those who still can’t decide which BMW made SAV to choose. In general, the BMW X1 is has a longer …
Read More »Videos – Secrets behind Daily Driven 1000 RWHP BMW Race Engines
Horsepower Freaks presents a series of videos that will walk an ordinary car enthusiast through the secrets and processes of building daily driven 1000 RWHP BMW race engines. Each of these videos take 10-15 minutes but is definitely worth it. Enjoy! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRAnBgQ_B7M&[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRC8wrl7vdM&[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Hu9d03IElU&[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Doa-0M2flg&[/youtube]
Read More »Video – 2011 BMW 535i Track Test by Inside Line
The 2011 BMW 535i is a midsized sedan with a 3.0-liter I-6 N55 single twin-scroll turbocharger that produces 300 horsepower. It has a new suspension and a ZF-built eight-speed automatic gear box. The 2011 5 Series is the first of the 5 Series fleet to have electronic power steering (EPS). …
Read More »Why Did BMW Retire the S54B32 Engine?
Remember BMW’s S54B32 engine and it’s sound? Here is the commercial released by BMW two years ago that will remind us why this engine was loved by many automotive enthusiasts: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbNacresHow&feature=player_embedded[/youtube] BMW was unable to resist the lure of ever-increasing cylinder counts and therefore shifted into the V8 which is …
Read More »BMW Australia introduces BMW 520d Sedan and BMW 535d Sedan
BMW Australia is one of the first to announce the introduction of two diesel engines into the market: the new 2011 BMW 520d and the 535d. The 2011 BMW 520d has a four cylinder turbo diesel engine capable of 185 horsepower and 380 Nm of torque. Fuel consumption is just …
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