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BMW to unveil concept sports car in Frankfurt

Beemerfan — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:01:10 +0000

BMW shocked the racing world as it disclosed last week its decision to quit the Formula 1 racing after the current season. The car manufacturer also revealed to the public that they are focusing on producing sports car which are more sustainable and earth friendly. This doesn’t mean that BMW will only make unexciting gas saver rides in the future. In fact, executives say that the public should wait for the concept sports car during the Frankfurt Motor Show.

Last year, an insider gave the auto world a hint that BMW is developing a green sports car that will be to the liking of the concept M1 Homage. The M1 Homage is like a back to the future to the BMW classic designs. The concept has the core design of the original M1 but a daring design fit for the future.

The car manufacturer aims to build a concept car that will be using the latest technologies of EfficientDynamics of BMW. Aside from the efficient engine, the car will also display sustainable design and innovative use of elements to produce the car.

The end goal of BMW is to make a sports car that showcases the most advanced BMW environmental technologies. It might be a 2-seater vehicle. The expected release of the sports car will be by 2012 and is expected to only have a limited production run.

The BWM concept can have a potential market head on collision with the Gullwing of Mercedes Benz and the R8 of Audi.

BMW Italdesign Nasca C2 Spotted

Beemerfan — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 01:43:04 +0000

Exoticspotter.com has an extremely good listing of a Italdesign Nasca C2 BMW that was spotted parked in the streets of Monte Carlo, Monaco. The Italdesign Nasca C2 was a concept that never went into production, but it’s still an amazing piece of design and engineering…

Bet this car is worth millions by now — one lucky Monegasque!

Exoticspotter listing is right here!

BMW M5 – Fastest saloon car on the planet

Beemerfan — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 13:52:41 +0000

This is one of the best car commercials I’ve ever seen. The first 50 seconds leave you wondering what the hell they’re trying to sell — and then comes the climax that leave you wanting to see so much more of this excellent piece of German mechanical genius.

The M5 is way over my budget — but I’m still a big fan. I hope to one day be able to buy an old one to have sit in my garage…

Pure love. Pure automobile. Enjoy!

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The 2008 BMW M3′s first test

Beemerfan — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:17:27 +0000

This brand new 2008 BMW M3 looks awesome. 4.0l V8, 400HP on the back two wheels — that means this one drifts like a mother******!

The M3 looks like it’s just as much fun to drive as his predecessor – a true feast for anyone who likes GERMAN muscle over American muscle. What a test ride aye?

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BMW 328i accelerates from 0 to 248 kmph

Beemerfan — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 00:53:35 +0000

This guy should have showed he was actually on a road when taking this vid, because it does like like a dyno-job to some (including me). Still, the vid shows the 328i E36 capability of going high in rpm’s and gaining speed quickly…

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I’m sure my 150hp 320d wouldn’t even come close to 250 — but don’t expect me to be trying that out any time soon just yet.