2014 BMW 4 Series Review, Price, Engine, Specifications

BMW has released details of the latest pictures of the BMW 4-Series Cabriolet version or open roof. The plan, 4-Series Cabrio will be produced in the near future.

As reported by Inautonews, after BMW 4-Series Coupe version was launched, the German manufacturer is preparing 4-Series Cabriolet version. This model will be launched and displayed on the mat Frankfurt Motor Show is held in September.

Affairs kitchen runway, the production version of the 4-Series Cabriolet is expected to use the 428i and 435i engine, or engine that is also used by the BMW 4-Series Coupe.

The first model will be powered four-cylinder turbocharged engine with a capacity of 2.0 liters. Engine can generate power of 240 horsepower (179 kW) with maximum torque of 345 NM (255 lb-ft).

While the second model will be supported by a six-cylinder engine capacity of 3.0 liters, which is capable of producing an output of 300 horsepower (224 kW) with maximum torque of 406 Nm (300 lb-ft).

Details details BMW 4-Series Cabriolet is still very limited for now. Full details will be given at the time of introduction of BMW officially to the public at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2013.

After the long-awaited, latest BMW coupe sedan that is often shown in the exhibition as a 4 Series models were officially launched. 2014 BMW 4 Series soon be marketed in the land of Uncle Sam first with a price under $ 500 million.

2014 BMW 4 Series Coupe is a successor model of the 3 Series has a design similar to the headlight fascia especially 3 Series F30. However, performance will be better than the diusungnya 3 Series.

For the American market will get two types of machines with 3 variants choice. First there is the BMW 428i with 4 cylinder petrol engine with a 2.0 liter turbo. The resulting power can reach 240 hp or 10 hp more than the 2013 BMW 328i inline 6-cylinder engine.

Furthermore there are two types of machines that use a BMW 435i 6-cylinder gasoline engine with a capacity of 3.0 liter turbo. Performance that can be produced is 300 hp. BMW 428i will be marketed starting price of U.S. $ 41.425 or approximately USD 409 million, the BMW 435i with U.S. $ 46.925, equivalent to Rp 463 million.

Then two types of engines will be available option xDrive Coupe models. For BMW 428i xDrive Coupe will be released at a price of U.S. $ 43.425 or USD 428 million. Then for the BMW 435i xDrive Coupe priced at U.S. $ 48.925 or approximately USD 483 million.

The prices differ only around U.S. $ 1.800 or USD 17 million more expensive than the BMW 328i 2013. If launched in Indonesia are expected to complain the price difference is not too far away.

The birth of new variants in the ranks of the Bavarian luxury sedan has anticipated many bimmers. All-New 2014 BMW 4 Series was born to be a successor to the triumph of the BMW 3 Series Coupe models.

As the latest model of sedan coupe, BMW 4 Series has quite a lot of difference compared to the 3 Series Coupe. If the first for the 3 Series coupe models of the highest only in the BMW 335i, the BMW 4 Series is now available a wide selection of engine types as well as the New BMW 3 Series F30.

Regarding changes visually, what the main attraction is more exciting than the 3 Series Coupe? Being the price which will be marketed for the 2014 BMW 4 Series Coupe is also not too far away with the latest generation 3 Series F30.

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2015 BMW X4

There is exciting news for lovers of luxury cars BMW is reportedly currently busy planning to bring new variants of crossover that will be pinned on the BMW X4 Cars. However, this sophisticated car reportedly will present in the coming period in 2014.

According to sources that we can, that the car manufacturer BMW X4 is, will a lot of its own and will give you the luxury of prioritizing customers in terms of convenience in every way, in terms of both the inside and in terms of design, which certainly will make the lover increasingly tempted.

It also expressed by the sales chief Ian Robertson, which also said that the presence of the New BMW will show a figure for the sportier version of the variants of Type Cars BMW X3 SUV and will appear more trendy, but Type BMW X4 bit much still refers to a figure that has been owned by Car BMW X5 and BMW X6.

Besides Robertson also revealed that the overall design will be pinned on the BMW X4 can provide uniqueness in terms of models and much in demand by all levels of society both domestically and abroad.

In a car engine specs BMW X4, the sophisticated cars will use the same engine as the BMW X3, but how to operate the BMW X4 will also be equated with the workings of the dimilik Cars BMW X5. Car BMW X4 will combine machine owned BMW X3 will have the power of 184 HP up to 306 HP. In addition to the sedan of the future will also be equipped with an automatic start-stop, and head-up display.

The plan the release of this New Car BMW X4 will be addressed to all the bird lovers around the world Antero, who will be assembled in South Carolina, so for the bird lovers in this country do not have to worry about the existence of this luxury car, which certainly also going to land in Indonesia . In fact it was already in the car make sure that the launch of this New BMW X4 will be published starting in 2014, a first step, the car manufacturer will release this kind of 350 thousand units.

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Luxury carmaker BMW X4 concept show car for the first time in the Shanghai auto show. Model X6 was very inspired design that has been four years old.

Karim Habib Head of Design BMW coup� want to combine traditional aesthetics with solid off-road models.

"This performance will be reflected in all BMW X models coming," he said

The model has a length of 4,648 mm, 227 mm shorter than the X6, wider width 70 mm and 1915 mm. Size X4 concept wheelbase is 2810 mm with X3. The models are produced at the BMW Spartanburg plant, U.S..

Similar X6, X4 concept has four seats with the rear seats separated in the middle console.

A source revealed BMW X4 engine line-up will be the same as the model of the second generation X3 will be available early 2014.

X4 models will use a turbocharged four-cylinder engine 2.0-liter that produces 242 horsepower, six-cylinder gasoline engine 3.0-liter that produces 302 horsepower.

BMW X4 introduces a new concept, as well as Mercedes-Benz with GLA which will compete in the SUV segment. Both will be performing together at the Shanghai Auto Show (SAS) in 2013, this week (20/4). Yesterday, they were both released photos, even the release was done next year.

X4 is a compact form of a mini version of the X6 which has been first marketed as a sports activity coupe (SAC). Designs glance is similar, but has a slimmer dimensions with a length of 4,648 mm, width 1,915 mm, height 1,622 mm and wheelbase 2,810 mm. The size is similar to the X3 (P / L / T: mm/1.949 mm/1.569 4,648 mm), because it is using the same platform.

BMW confirmed by the parties that there will be a production version is modified, such as thicker bumpers, mirrors, and also a smaller rim sizes from 21-inch version of the concept.

Cardiac pacemakers have 2 options, for 28i X4 variants using type 4 cylinder, 2.0 liter capacity, complete with a turbo that produces 240 PS. One more 6-cylinder, 3.0 liter capacity, and power 300 PS turbo mounted on the 35i models are only sold in North America.

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2013 BMW M1 Specification

BMW M1 is a rare sports car made by BMW in just 456 units. This is the only supercar ever produced by the Bavarian car manufacturer that is now considered to be part of history.

This car features a 3.5-liter 6-cylinder engine mounted in the center of the vehicle. The machine is equipped with mechanical fuel injection system Kugelfischer which makes it able to produce 277 hp and very strong in his day.

Developed together in a joint venture between Lamborghini and BMW, M1 was made between 1978 to 1981, which means, M1 youngest was 32 years old.

Of 456 units built, only 399 were certified by the use of the highway, while the other 57 units have undergone special tuning for racing purposes.

Auction house RM Auctions has made 1980 units M1 Henna Red color makes it even more exclusive because only 72 units that are colored like that. Unfortunately, this paint is no longer original. He has been repainted by the previous owner.

Unfortunately again, the vehicle was imported from Europe to America not through the federal standard procedure, so it would be difficult to list them in California, where the vehicle is currently located.

The car was auctioned with bidding starting price of U.S. $ 150,000 (Rp1.45 billion). Prices are fairly 'cheap' to buy part of BMW heritage pieces.

BMW Motorsport is preparing a supercar that will be named M1 Hommage. The reason this car will be a new challenger class sports car from Audi and Mercedes Benz.

The BMW M1 Hommage is developing that uses only two-seat sports car like. M1 Hommage was estimated using 4.0-liter twin turbo engine capable of spraying VW 600 hp.

In addition, the M1 Hommage will also use the technology embedded in i8 concept car, among others, the body of carbon fiber materials. The use of carbon fiber has the potential to reduce car weight to about 1250 pounds.

To improve performance, the design of the M1 Hommage also pay attention to aerodynamics. Namely the use of components such as fins that can change shape at high speed. The same thing has also been applied in the Ferrari 458 Italia.

With the M1 Hommage a variety of technologies will be able to run 100 km / h in three seconds danger. While the maximum speed reached 321 km / hour.

The plan, this car concept began to be exhibited in 2014. While the new car will be released to the market around 2016.

BMW M1 Hommage himself had produced in 1978. When the M1 use 3.500cc engine capable of spitting out 273 hp. BMW also only produce 456 units. Production was terminated in 1981.

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2013 BMW 7 Series

 
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2013 BMW i8 Spyder Concept

 BMW i8 Spyder production version will be prepared to perform at the inaugural event Los Angeles Auto Show in November.
 Predicted, Spyder's debut BMW i8 will suck a lot of attention in the event the Los Angeles Auto Show 2012 is. This production version is awaited public and ready for sale to the public.
 Previously, BMW i8 Spyder was present in draft form in March. BMW i8 has a conversation when used agent Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) in the movie MI: 4 Ghost Protocol.
 Spyder BMW i8 will be a variant of 'i' that developed this German manufacturer, the environmentally friendly cars. i8 Spyder Coupe will be combined with the i8 and i3. BMW really hope this model will sell well with the advanced technology and revolutionary design.
 Power BMW i8 concept Spyder on the version produced by hybrid engines, combined with three-cylinder petrol engine. The petrol engine capable of producing 220 horsepower and an electric motor producing 129 horsepower.
 BMW i8 also explains Spyder Concept comes with all-wheel drive system. Its composition where the electric motor will be in the front-wheel drive, while the petrol engine driving the rear wheels point to.
 Total output produced i8 reaches 349 horsepower and a torque of 550 Nm (406 lb-ft). This car is capable of generating acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in just 5.0 seconds, before reaching a maximum speed of 250 km / h (155 mph).BMW i8 Concept Spyder Concept Car Award North America this year as quoted inautonews.The jury consisted of 24 automotive journalists to assess 34 vehicle models that have been introduced at the Auto Show in Los Angeles, Detroit, Chicago, Toronto and New York.According to the organizers, concept cars criteria should be carrying passengers.Traditionally, the award fell to the model of car that has a futuristic design."With the curve of its body, reminds me of the flow of water ice on the mountain. BMW i8 took the driver into a new world full of environmentally friendly, with a mission of ultimate driving machine has been planted, "said juror Bill Schaffer.Other jurors said Chris Poole, "BMW i8 is an impressive blending between the stylish super cars, speed and low emissions."North American Concept Car Award this year analyzing the design, style, materials, technology, market viability and market responsiveness.Hybrid cars are now sold on the market, is a family car with average power. Unfortunately, until now there is no electric cars destined for the speed enthusiast. Well, read this opportunity and BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept introduced some time ago and promised to produce it in bulk. And recently developed the Bavarian manufacturer to introduce i8 i8 Concept Spyder.BMW i8 Concept Spyder is an open top version of the i8 Concept is a two-door coupe format. Looks like BMW also saw an opportunity where many consumers who want to drive environmentally friendly cars while enjoying the fresh air.Compared with the Vision, i8 was performed with a more humane design. It looks like the production version of the i8 is not much different with this car. Grille typical of BMW that are large and emit a blue color replaced with plain black grille with blue on the edge following the line of the grille design. Forms also redesigned headlights that look more elegant.From the side, the door is transparent models stripped and replaced with a regular door that can be opened up like a Lamborghini car output. Cool, is not it? Rims are also changing. Now i8 Spyder uses eco-friendly rim with five bolt.While the back is not too much different from the Vision Concept. Rear lights that look like floating still visible on the i8. But BMW's designers added the fine lines on the taillights. The design lines in this section are also seen to change. If the first concept car resembles the letter 'A', now comes with a new design that is similar to the letter 'Y'.Now it's time to switch to i8 Spyder's cabin. As a manufacturer known for its luxury cars, of course BMW i8 also features a luxurious interior and high quality. Two-door car interior material is a combination of plastic, carbon and leather. While the color of the cabin is a blend of orange and silver. Overall this part of the i8 looks neat and charming. Wheel bolt all three are likely to be there in the later production version.The BMW is also positioned driver's seat with a low level to add kesayikkan driving with an open roof car. Ditujukkan futuristic impression through the unique design transmission lever and instrument panel also displays the speed of the car numbers in digital form. Navigation system is displayed via a screen measuring 8.8 inches which is placed in the middle of the dashboard.To power the drivers, it relies i8 plug-in hybrid that uses two sources of power, the electric motor and engine used. And both power sources can work together to produce optimal power. Electric motors placed on the front and has a power 131 hp.Meanwhile, three-cylinder engine is used, equipped with a turbocharged and capable of producing 223 hp. If the electric motor and engine used berkeja simultaneously will produce 354 hp with 550 Nm of torque. BMW claims that the i8 Spyder capable of reaching speeds of 100 km / h in 5 seconds and a maximum speed of 250 km / h.The car has a transmission of e-Drive is scheduled to debut at the Beijing Motor Show 2012 at the end of April.

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2013 Alpina BMW B7 | Car Picture, Specification, Review and Another New Car Release

First offered as a limited edition in 2007 and 2008, the BMW Alpina B7 will again join BMW's line-up as a 2011 model. It will be based on the BMW 7 Series platform and will be on sale in the spring. Official debut will be made in February at the Chicago Auto Show.
Alpina B7 will be powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 engine that delivers a total of 500 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. The 0-60 mph sprint is made in 4.5 seconds.
B7 also features an electronically-adjustable suspension with active roll stabilization, with three different suspension set-ups: Comfort, Normal and Sport.
On the outside there is a deeper front air dam and rear decklid spoiler, sport exhaust system with two tailpipes integrated into the rear bumper and 21-inch, 20-spoke Alpina wheels. The interior is fitted with Alpina blue illuminated door sill trims, the SWITCH-TRONIC steering wheel in hand-stitched leather LAVALINA, and the Black-Panel LCD screen instrument cluster branded with Alpina.
BMW of North America announced today that the 2011 BMW Alpina B7 sedan will join BMW's product range of North America as the most dynamic 7 Series model. BMW Alpina B7 represents the second generation of ALPINA automobiles based on the BMW 7 Series to be offered in the United States. The first BMW Alpina B7 was offered as a limited edition for model year 2007 and 2008. Newly interpreted and based on the current BMW 7 Series platform, the B7 will again set the benchmark in terms of performance, refinement, technology, luxury and exclusivity.
 
Yielding exquisite levels of power and torque from the twin-turbocharged 4.4 liter V8, and in conjunction with electronics - adjustable suspension with active roll stabilization, the new B7 promises to offer a spectrum of driving experiences so broad as to be unheard of in this class of car. Evolution of the traditional 20-spoke 21 "ALPINA CLASSIC wheels underline the fresh design language found throughout the B7 and impart it a distinctive appearance and powerful stance.
Both short-and long-wheelbase models will be offered. BMW Alpina B7 will make North American premiere at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show in February, and go on sale at authorized BMW center in the spring of 2010. Pricing will be announced closer to the sales padatanggal
history of Alpina and BMW
ALPINA is a name famous in Europe and the wider world to use a particular performance accent on BMWs, though not yet so well known in North America. BMW is a name known throughout the world for motor vehicles of performance, quality, luxury and safety.
The two companies, both at home in the German state of Bavaria, have a long history of working together to produce special BMW car. Burkard Bovensiepen, son of the founder of ALPINA Business Machines and an enthusastic racing driver / engineer, began his automotive career path in 1961 by developing a dual-carburetor setup for the just-introduced BMW 1500 sedan. It was a predictive beginning: to take an already fine-performing BMW (which also happens to be a practical sedan) and making it perform even better.
In 1964, BMW had officially recognized ALPINA's contribution to BMW performance. Not long thereafter, Burkard Bovensiepen founded the ALPINA company - ALPINA Burkard Bovensiepen KG - that continues today, creating special versions of BMW automobiles that offer a particular brand of performance for discriminating auto enthusiasts. But outside the circle of BMW enthusiasts, ALPINA has kept a low profile in North America. In addition to racing versions of BMWs, ALPINA has developed a progression of BMW-based cars based on 3, 5, 6, 8, Z4 and Z8 models and offered them on a limited production basis. Alpina is located in the small Bavarian town of Buchloe, some 50 miles southwest of Munich, BMW's headquarters city and the capital of Bavaria.
The B7 is the newest manifestation of the unique BMW-ALPINA synergy - once again based on the BMW 7 Series luxury sedan. Currently, BMW offers ultra-performance models of 3, 5, 6, X5 and X6 Series developed by BMW M.
In the most recent models, ALPINA has concentrated on delivering very high levels of performance with moderate rpm ranges and automatic transmission. Most appropriately, the new BMW ALPINA B7 philosophy applies to the newest 7 Series to produce a luxury sedan of stunning performance. "A 7 Series Beyond," one might say.
 
power B7 sedan is equipped with BMW's twin-turbocharged 4.4 liter, all-aluminum, High Precision Direct Injection V-8 engine which has been enhanced by ALPINA and is capable of producing 500 (373kW) horsepower and 516 lb-ft (700nm) of torque . performance rear wheel / luxury sedan reaches 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds. With maximum torque available across a very wide engine range, from 3,000 to 4,750 rpm, the B7 accelerates easily from almost any speed.The two turbochargers operate in parallel, with well-dimensioned turbine blades measuring 44mm in diameter. Thorough exploitation of the potential of the machine is achieved by means of optimizing the indirect intercooler with short intake paths and flow-optimized intercooler tracts. All three intercoolers, the low temperature coolant radiator integrated into the package, as well as two near-engine intercoolers are enlarged by approximately 35%, ensuring very high thermodynamic efficiency. High-performance pistons have been specified to withstand the thermodynamic forces created by compression 9.2.1 and a maximum turbo boost 1.0 bar. The result is a terrific specific output of 115hp (85kW) per liter, with a maximum average compression of 20.1 bar, a benchmark even amongst established sports cars.
This wide power band coupled with the six-speed sport automatic transmission gives the driver a very high level of flexibility and capability in every driving situation. control Alpina SWITCH-TRONIC transmission offers tailored shift characteristics for every driver and situation sporty and Manual modes. To manually select the gears of the automatic transmission, the driver may use buttons found on the back of the ALPINA-tailored steering. This resulted in the changes that occur within a few hundred milliseconds with minimal power interruption.
the latter polished dual tailpipes, the stainless steel ALPINA exhaust system offers up that deep and melodious yet not intrusive V8 sound that enthusiasts have come from Alpina.
Chassis and Suspension
BMW Alpina B7 based on the state of the art adaptive technology suspension of 7 Series, including tuned Dynamic Damping Control and Active Roll Stabilization, to the demanding requirements of high-performance sedan. Long gone are the days when a purely "hard and sporty" ride was a sought-after attribute of suspension set-ups. Striving for truly neutral handling continues to be the goal, yielding the best of what technology is feasible. In pursuit of this goal, shorter and uniquely calibrated springs reduce front and rear ride height by 15mm each and 10mm. Dynamic Damping Control and Active Roll Stabilization enable the driver to select from three distinct suspension set-ups: Comfort, Normal and Sport. It feels intentionally calibrated to provide a different set-ups, influencing the characteristic of the dampers, the Active Roll Stabilization as well as the parameters of power steering assist, throttle response algorithms and load-reversal damping. Sport-Plus mode automatically shifts the Dynamic Stability Control system into Dynamic Traction Control (DTC). This allows noticeably more slip at the driven wheels and delayed intervention by the traction control system.
Together with the 21 "wheel and tire combination, the suspension is at once sensitive to inputs and direct in its feel, yet free from the violence of a purely sports-oriented suspension. The light weight 21 "wheels, with a new interpretation of the ALPINA CLASSIC wheel design, are shod with a specially selected staggered Michelin PS2 tire set-up: 245/35 R21 front and rear 285/30 R21.
The result is that the ALPINA B7 captures an agility associated with much smaller sedans, while preserving the ride quality associated with the BMW 7 Series.Design spring 2011 BMW B7
 
The B7 sedan finished with ALPINA aerodynamic developments, including front and rear spoilers which not only enhance the appearance but also improve stability and performance at high speeds. True form follows function "fashion, the ALPINA front integrates the fresh air requirements of the transmission and engine oil coolers, which are separated from the main cooling modules to improve efficiency. The spoilers reduce lift at the front by 30% and 15% rear. The exhaust system two double tailpipes are seamlessly integrated into the rear bumper. Latest evolution of traditional ALPINA CLASSIC 20-spoke wheels gives the B7 a different appearance and powerful stance.
The interior of the sedan features ALPINA B7 blue illuminated door sill trims, the SWITCH-TRONIC steering wheel in hand-stitched leather LAVALINA, and the Black-Panel LCD screen instrument cluster branded with Alpina. Exclusive interior luxury wood trim in the form of Myrtle Burl, a burl of the Laurel only found on the Pacific Coast United States, provides a warm atmosphere and traditional. Optional Alpina Piano Lacquer interior trim with silver diagonal rhombs, offers a modern alternative.
Metal ALPINA emblems adorn the seatbacks silently over the standard leather Comfort seats and are inlayed in the wood trim. Additional plaque indentifying the car is mounted on the inside of the roof panel right in front of the sun.

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Rumors: BMW to Reveal 1-Series Grand Turismo at the Paris Motor Show [with Spy Video]

There's a lot going on at BMW these days but no project is bound to be more divisive than the firm's first front-wheel drive model, the upcoming 1-Series Grand Turismo, which was previously known by the acronym F.A.S.T., which stands for Family Activity Sports Tourer.
Citing inside sources, the crew over at the BMW Blog reported that the 1-Series GT would make its world premiere at the upcoming 2012 Paris Motor Show this fall.

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BMW launches M5 Sport saloon

BMW has launched its new M5 sports saloon at the 11th Auto Expo in New Delhi. Like all previous M5s, the new car's styling is subtle but aggressive in its details, most notably the lower air intakes � three gaping ducts to flow cool air into the radiator, oil cooler and turbochargers. 19-inch alloy wheels come as standard fitment.

The M5 features a twin-turbo, 4.4-litre V8 that offers 552bhp and 69.4kgm of max torque, and the sports saloon can hit 100kph in 4.4 seconds, and 200kph in 13sec (manufacturer�s claims). The new M5 gets a power boost of 10 percent and torque figures are up by 30 percent compared to the previous-generation, V10-powered E60 M5.

The transmission is a seven-speed, dual-clutch unit with steering-wheel-mounted paddle-shifters, which drives through a new Active M differential with electronically-controlled, multi-plate, limited-slip differential. Depending on the driving situation the diff can lock between 0 and 100 per cent, says BMW.

An M-specific chassis set-up includes M-tuned Servotronic steering, cockpit-adjustable dynamic damping and stability control with an �M Dynamic� setting. Steering wheel buttons that can be programmed with chassis, engine and diff settings can now memorise two individual set-ups as compared to the single setting option on the earlier M Drive button.

The all-new BMW M5 has been priced at Rs 95.9 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

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Mini officially launched in India

Iconic British car-maker Mini has finally entered the Indian car market. The BMW-owned manufacturer will bring in four models, namely the Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper Convertible and Cooper S Countryman into India as completely built units (CBUs). The Mini range will be sold through three exclusive dealerships � Deutsche Motoren and Bird Automotive in New Delhi and Infinity Cars in Mumbai.

The Cooper hatchback is the most affordable car in the line-up. However, with an asking price of Rs 24.9 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), the Cooper is by no means cheap. Styling harks back to the original design; it�s classic yet looks contemporary at the same time. There are plenty of retro touches inside the cabin as well such as the large circular dials for the speedometer and tachometer. While the Mini Cooper can seat four, its small dimensions and three-door body style make it a car best suited to two occupants. The Mini Cooper comes with a 1.6-litre petrol engine that is good for 122bhp at 6000rpm and 16.3kgm of torque at 4250rpm. Those wanting more power can opt for the Mini Cooper S that features the same engine but with a twin-scroll turbocharger. Power is 184bhp at 5500rpm while max torque of 24.47kgm is produced between 1600-5000rpm. The Mini Cooper S has been priced at Rs 27.9 lakh.

The third model in the Mini line-up is the Cooper Convertible. The convertible adds the joy of open-top motoring to typical Mini charm. But given India�s extreme weather conditions, the Convertible�s fabric roof could prove impractical. The Convertible comes powered by the same 1.6-litre, 122bhp petrol engine that does duty on the Mini Cooper.  Priced at Rs 29.99 lakh, the Cooper Convertible is still the cheapest convertible on sale in India today.

The Mini that makes most sense for India is the Cooper S Countryman. It features five doors with decent space for four occupants so it is sure to find favour with family buyers. Moreover, its raised ride height will do a better job at dealing with pothole-laden Indian roads. The Countryman costs Rs 31.99 lakh and uses a 184bhp 1.6-litre turbocharged engine.

Mini has not announced any plans yet of brining in its diesel powerplant, however the manufacturer has confirmed all India-bound cars will come with six-speed automatic transmissions.

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FIRST DRIVE New BMW 3-series review, test drive

Testing a mainstream production saloon on a Formula 1 race track doesn�t serve any real purpose except to tell you how quick you (and the car) really are. You don�t just cruise from apex to apex but end up driving the wheels off whatever you�re piloting. So the first couple of hot laps of the Catalunya circuit in Spain were enough to reveal how far forward BMW has taken the new 3-series� driving dynamics and why it is still the master of the class.

The incredible chassis balance and the sheer fluency with which the new 3-series handles makes you flip for it instantly. It�s the delightfully neutral attitude through corners that makes the 3-series feel so special. Turn-in is deliciously sharp and the complete lack of understeer is just astonishing. With Sport+ mode selected, you can play with the throttle to tighten your line. And then there�s the steering. Unlike its predecessors, the new 3�s steering has a natural, fluid feel that is hard to associate with electrically powered units. It may not weigh up as much as you would like when you lean into corners but the delicate balance between effort and accuracy is what makes this steering truly brilliant.

But the true genius of the 3-series lies in its ability to mix sportiness and comfort in equal measure and without any compromise. And the key to this is actually a button which resides on the centre console. Standard on every new 3-series is the Driving Experience Control system � BMW-speak for a wide range of driving modes you can choose from. This system, though already available on the 5- and 7-series, is further enhanced for its 3-series debut by also offering an �Eco Pro� mode, which tweaks the throttle map to eke out the best fuel economy.

The first thing that you become acutely aware of is the fantastic ride quality. Over uneven tarmac, in Comfort mode, the 3-series feels like its gliding, the quiet interiors adding to the almost eerie feeling. We are guessing this will be the default setting when it comes to India, but if you are fortunate enough to live in a place where the roads are open and good then the Sport and Sport+ modes are the ones to play with.

In Sport mode, the 3-series instantly feels more responsive. The steering, throttle and gearbox feel sharper and this sense is further enhanced in Sport+ mode, where the traction control switches to a more entertaining setting. What�s amazing is that, except over sharp ridges and bumps, the new 3-series is pretty comfy even in the stiffest Sport+ setting. The other revelation is the latest-generation run-flat tyres, which are no longer ride-corrupting, and this should finally silence the critics; us included.

BMW made available two of the four engine options at the International launch, and both of these are expected in India. The 320d gets the familiar 1995cc motor developing 181bhp from the previous 3-series, but it�s the 328i which gets an all-new, twin-scroll turbo, direct-injection petrol engine. This compact 2-litre, in-line four, replaces the naturally aspirated 3-litre, in-line six. It develops 242bhp, which means the 328i is marginally less powerful than the outgoing 330i, but it produces 16 percent more torque and being 45kg lighter, it�s actually quicker. Also a first on the 3-series is the same ZF eight-speed gearbox with paddle-shifters which debuted on the 5-series (though it was first seen on the 760Li), with an auto stop-start function as an option.

We first had a go in the 328i and immediately noticed there�s virtually no turbo lag. This engine pulls cleanly and hard from low revs and the quick-shifting eight-speeder complements the wide torque spread to give an instant burst of acceleration at any speed. In Sport and Sport+ mode, the transmission hangs onto lower gears much longer but even in the Comfort setting the brilliant engine-gearbox combo makes light work of any drive. If there�s a fault it�s the bland-sounding exhaust note and that ultimate creaminess at high revs you can only get with a six-cylinder. For that, you will have to wait for the 335i which will follow the 328i into India.

As you�d expect, the 320d is slower on paper than the 328i and this was most obvious on the Catalunya track. But on the road, the diesel 3-series packed quite a punch and the strong mid-range makes it feel more potent. At high revs the engine has that familiar gruffness and is not the most silent of diesels but that�s not to say the noise is obtrusive.

The cabin is also a step up from before with a noticeable increase in legroom at the rear and better overall comfort, but it doesn�t wow you like the rest of the car. Though the interiors have a sharper design and quality details abound, it has the same understated feel that is a bit too functional. The dashboard is more driver-oriented than before, with the centre console tilting slightly inwards, and there are lots of bits borrowed from the 5-series like the switchgear and other controls.

In fact, underpinning the brand new chassis is a lot of 5-series architecture. The 3-series gets double wishbones in the front for the first time and a multi-link Z-axle at the rear. The platform has also been engineered to accommodate four-wheel-drive variants.

If the way the 3-series drives doesn�t excite you enough then the styling certainly will. This sixth-generation (F30) 3-series is bigger and more muscular than before and you just can�t miss the distinctive bonnet that bulges forward, or the stunning headlights which extend inwards to meet the squat kidney grille. Double swage lines that run under the base of the window and along the door-handle line are another great piece of design detail. The rear looks more straightforward but the wider track gives it a nice, squat stance.

It was really hard to fault the new 3-series but a more critical evaluation can only be expected when the car hits Indian shores before the middle of 2012. For BMW�s rivals, that�s a breather they need to make the most of. For customers it�s time to muster the approximately Rs 26 lakh asking price for the base 320d or around Rs 35 lakh (both ex-showroom) if you fancy the top-spec 328i. This is one car that�s going to be hard to beat.

Fact File

Price Range (in lakhs)*

Ex-showroom price

Rs 35 lakh (petrol), 26 lakh (diesel) (est. ex-showroom)

Engine

Fuel	Petrol, diesel
Installation	Front, longitudinal, RWD
Power	242bhp at 5000-6500rpm (petrol), 181bhp at 4000rpm (diesel)
Torque	35.69kgm at 1250-4800rpm (petrol), 38.75kgm at 1750-2750rpm (diesel)

Transmission

Gearbox

8-speed automatic

Dimensions

Length	4624mm
Width	1811mm
Height	1429mm
Wheel base	2810mm
Boot volume	480 litres

Chassis & Body

Weight

1430kg (Petrol)/1430kg (Diesel)

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Auto Expo launch for new BMW M5

EXCLUSIVE!

BMW is all set to showcase its new M5 saloon at the 11th Auto Expo in January 2012.

Like all previous M5s, the new car's styling is subtle but aggressive in its details, most notably the lower air intakes � three gaping ducts to flow cool air into the radiator, oil cooler and turbochargers. 19-inch alloy wheels come as standard fitment.

The M5 features a twin-turbo, 4.4-litre V8 that offers 552bhp and 69.4kgm of max torque, and the sports saloon can hit 100kph in 4.4 seconds, and 200kph in 13sec (manufacturer�s claims).

The new M5 gets a power boost of 10 percent and torque figures are up by 30 percent compared to the previous-generation, V10-powered E60 M5.

The transmission is a seven-speed, dual-clutch unit with steering-wheel-mounted paddle-shifters, which drives through a new Active M differential with electronically-controlled, multi-plate, limited-slip differential. Depending on the driving situation the diff can lock between 0 and 100 per cent, says BMW.

An M-specific chassis set-up includes M-tuned Servotronic steering, cockpit-adjustable dynamic damping and stability control with an �M Dynamic� setting.

Steering wheel buttons that can be programmed with chassis, engine and diff settings can now memorise two individual set-ups as compared to the single setting option on the earlier M Drive button.

The all-new BMW M5 will be priced at Rs 99 lakh (est. ex-showroom) and will be launched in India at the Auto Expo 2012.

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