M Power Go! BMW Z4 GT3 is sweeeet!

This BMW Z4 GT3 comes fitted with the 4.0-liter V8 out of the M3. In race trim, that engine pushes 480hp through a six-speed sequential gearbox. This Z4 GT3 will be campaigned in FIA GT3 by Schubert Motorsport, who previously ran an M3.

You can buy one of these rides for $408,000 before tax. However, you may want to wait, since BMW can actually fit a V8 in their Z4. Maybe we'll see an M version on the Z4 after all...

iSpy: 2011 BMW M5

Inside sources have revealed that the next-generation M5, due in early 2011, will be powered by a high-performance twin-turbo V-8 engine instead of a naturally aspirated V-10. The new V-8 will be matched to BMW’s M-DCT dual-clutch system, as found in the M3, but a conventional 6-speed will almost certainly be offered, too.

iSpy: 2011 BMW M5 with Twin-Turboed V8!

WSTO BMW 135i - level 1.2 (video)

BMW 7-Series Hybrid to cost $103,125

BMW ANNOUNCES PRICING FOR THE 2011 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 7

The most powerful hybrid luxury sedans will be priced from $103,125

Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, December 2, 2009… BMW announced pricing today for the 2011 ActiveHybrid 7models during their North American debut at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. BMW's first hybrid performance/luxury sedans will arrive in showrooms in Spring 2011 with a base MSRP of $103,125 including destination and handling for the ActiveHybrid 7 and $107,025 for the long wheelbase ActiveHybrid 7L.

The BMW ActiveHybrid 7 Sedans feature BMW's 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 mated to an

8-speed automatic transmission and hybrid electric motor. The auto stop-start feature improves efficiency without interrupted climate control and other features. Additional standard equipment includes 19-inch wheels and tires, Alcantara headliner, leather dashboard and ventilated active front seats. The Premium Sound System, Head-up Display and Rear View Camera are also standard on the ActiveHybrid 7 as are Comfort Access, Soft-close doors and Automatic trunkgate closing.


Options and packages include a Camera Package, Driver Assistance Package, BMW Night Vision and Rear Seat Entertainment Package. A Luxury Rear Seating Package is available on the ActiveHybrid 7L. A full list of options to tailor the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 to individual tastes is listed below.

2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 packages and optional equipment:
* Camera Package $350
o Side view cameras
* Cold Weather Package $800
o Heated steering wheel & rear seats
* Driver Assistance Package $1,350
o Automatic high beams, lane departure warning,
active blind spot detection
* Rear Seat Entertainment Package $2,200
o Multimedia player and two 8-inch screens
* Luxury Rear Seating Package (750Li only) $3,700
o Rear ventilated, massaging Comfort Seats
* BMW Night Vision $2,600
* 20-inch wheels $1,300
* Power Rear Sunshades $1,000
* Ceramic controls $650
* 6-disc DVD-changer $600
* iPod/USB-Adapter $400
* Satellite radio $350
* Smartphone integration $150

Lumma Desgin flexes its muscles with the BMW M5

The E60-based BMW M5 CLR 730 RS still has the standard 5.0-liter V10 engine, but with a pair of superchargers, a new sport exhaust system and various other modifications, this monster churns out a total of 730hp with a peak torque of 700Nm (516 lb-ft).


Race Specs

- 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 4.2 seconds
- 0 to 200 km/h (124mph) in 10 seconds
- 0 - 300km/h (187mph) in 29.5 seconds
- Top speed = 367.4 km/h (226.8 mph)


Other Mods

- 6-piston calipers with 405mm drilled disks up front and 4-piston calipers with 380mm drilled discs
- Wide bodykit: new hood, trunk lid with an integrated spoiler, mirror caps, door handles, entrance strips and fenders (all carbon fiber)
- 21-inch lightweight forged alloy wheels
- Tires size = 255/30 up front and 295/25 at the back
- Various interior colors

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iSpy Video: BMW 6-series convertible

2011 BMW 5-series hits the road

Pic o' the Week: Kids and their LEGOs....

This full-scale BMW X1 was built out of 165,000 LEGOs by 800 children aged between 5 and 13 years old. It took 4 days and looks awesome! Hit the jump for more pics.

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Check out BMW's six-cylinder concept 6 bike

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2 vids of the BMW M3 GTS

BMW M3 GTS teaser video

iSpy: A BMW M3 GT?

BMW's SIMPLE concept video

1st look at the 2012 BMW M1

It looks like BMW will bring the M1 back in 2012 as a plug-in hybrid with a 1.5-liter three-cylinder turbodiesel.

Know your history: The original M1 was last made in 1981. It ran 0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds and was electronically-limited to a top speed of 155 mph.

WSTO takes on the BMW 135i

Featuring a Black Sapphire Metallic paint job, this 135i has been fitted with a front apron and a discreet trunk lip spoiler from Japan's 3D Design along with BMW Performance's "shadow line grilles."


The "feet" get fitted with three-piece 19-inch black alloy wheels from Klassen Leichtmetallrader that are wrapped in Toyo Proxes T1R tires sized at 225/35-19 on the front axle and 255/30-19 on the rear.

Other Mods Include:

- H&R lowering springs
- Bastuck 2x85mm exhaust system
- Bastuck y-pipe
- Riss Racing downpipe
- Riss charge pipe
- Riss blow off valve kit
- Reprogrammed ECU by L.E.T. Motorsports

Manhart boosts the BMW Z4 to 550hp

This RWD roadster features a V10 with 550hp. It runs 0 - 60mph in 3.9 seconds 0-60, has a curb weight of 3,212lbs and a power-to-weight ratio of just 5.8lbs/hp.

Also, Manhart has added a quad-tip stainless steel exhaust system, custom exterior treatment with 19-inch black alloy BBS Challenege wheels controlled by Bilstein PSS10 coilovers.