BMW 6-series Gran Coupe

BMW 6-series Gran Coupe

The 2012 BMW 6-Series is a significant improvement on the previous model, in aesthetics, performance, and features. Today, a new model joins the 6-Series lineup: the Gran Coupe.

It probably happens all the time. A BMW shopper stands frozen with indecision in the middle of a showroom. To his left sits the 5-series sedan. On his right, the 6-series coupe. The two share a platform and several powertrains, the 6 having more attractive sheetmetal, and the 5er being the practical choice. If only there were a product that took the average of these two, a sort of 5.5-series. Enter the 6-series Gran Coupe.

 

5.5-series, Plus One

Previewed first by the Concept CS and more recently by the Concept Gran Coupe, this addition to the 6-series lineup swells a market sliver first split off by Mercedes’ CLS-class. Where the Gran Coupe differs from the CLS and the newcomer Audi A7 is in the rear seat: BMW calls its offering a 4+1, as the back row includes a third seat. It’s actually more of an armrest with a seatbelt; the center floor console continues all the way up to the bottom cushion’s edge. That ought to set the BMW apart in a now-crowded segment of stylish sedans. (It will certainly set middle passengers' legs apart, but we digress.)


The Gran Coupe rides on the 5-series’ 116.9-inch wheelbase (4.5 longer than the two-door 6’s), but is about four inches longer than a 5 sedan or 6 coupe and shares its width with its 6-series counterparts. It is nearly identical to the two-doors from the A-pillar forward, and its interior mimics those of the coupe and convertible, albeit with the different seating arrangement and more rear legroom. Per the usual style-over-practicality trade-off, expect less headroom back there than in the more traditional four-door 5-series.

Three Powertrains, Some Waiting

The Gran Coupe will launch in the summer of 2012 with the 640i; the 650i and 650i xDrive will arrive some weeks later. The 640i uses the same single-turbo inline-six from the similarly named coupe and convertible, with output measuring 315 hp and 330 lb-ft of torque. The rear- and all-wheel-drive 650i will use an updated version of the N63 twin-turbo V-8 dubbed N63Tü. Using a new Valvetronic-equipped head, it makes 45 hp and 30 lb-ft more than the current 4.4-liter, for totals of 445 hp and 480 lb-ft of torque. (You can expect the N63Tü to spread to the rest of BMW’s 50i offerings, but BMW won’t tell us which ones will be first in line.) For those keeping score, that’s 43 hp and 37 lb-ft more than the Mercedes CLS550 and its twin-turbo 4.7-liter V-8.

Regardless of engine choice, the Gran Coupe is equipped with BMW’s eight-speed automatic transmission and an engine stop/start system. Steering-wheel paddle shifters are standard as well.

Features and options will largely mirror those of the 6-series, including standard Dynamic Damper Control, optional Roll Stabilization and Active Steering, and a laundry list of included and extra-cost nanny systems. Adaptive LED headlights will also be available. To the Driving Dynamics Control system’s Comfort and Sport settings, the Gran Coupe adds Eco+, which further reduces throttle sensitivity, shoots for earlier upshifts, and helps coach the driver to use less fuel by providing “tips and incentives.” An M Sport package will be available for order right away—the highlights are a sport exhaust on 650i models, unique 19-inch wheels (20s are a further upgrade), special paint options, and resculpted front and rear fascias.

BMW’s four-door car with a coupe-like roofline will make its auto-show debut at next year’s Geneva gathering. In the meantime, the company no doubt will be hard at work finding more niches to enter. A smaller, 3-series-based coupe/sedan is surely on someone’s mind.

 

Model variants:
BMW 650i Gran Coupe (BMW 650i xDrive Gran Coupe) :
V8 petrol engine, BMW TwinPower Turbo technology with two turbochargers and High Precision Direct Petrol Injection, VALVETRONIC.
Displacement: 4,395 cc, output: 330 kW/450 hp at 5,500 – 6 000 rpm,
max. torque: 650 Nm / 479 lb-ft at 2,000 – 4,500 rpm.
Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h / 62 mph]: 4.6 seconds (4.5 seconds),
top speed: 250 km/h /155 mph.
Average fuel consumption*: 8.6 – 8.8 (9.2 – 9.4) litres per 100 kilometres / 32.1 – 32.9 (30.1 – 30.7) mpg imp,
CO2 emissions*: 199 – 206 g/km (215 – 219 g/km), exhaust standard: EU5.
BMW 640i Gran Coupe: Six-cylinder in-line petrol engine,
BMW TwinPower Turbo technology with twin-scroll turbocharging,
High Precision Direct Petrol Injection and VALVETRONIC.
Displacement: 2,979 cc, output: 235 kW/320 hp at 5,800 – 6 000 rpm,
max. torque: 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) at 1,300 – 4,500 rpm.
Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h / 62 mph]: 5.4 seconds,
top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph).
Average fuel consumption*: 7.7 – 7.9 litres per 100 kilometres (35.8 –
36.2 mpg imp),
CO2 emissions*: 179 – 183 g/km, exhaust standard: EU5.

BMW 640d Gran Coupe: Six-cylinder in-line diesel engine,
BMW TwinPower Turbo technology with two-stage turbocharging and common-rail direct injection.
Displacement: 2,993 cc, output: 230 kW/313 hp at 4,400 rpm,
max. torque: 630 Nm (465 lb-ft) at 1,500 – 2,500 rpm.
Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h / 62 mph]: 5.4 seconds,
top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph),
Average fuel consumption*: 5.5 – 5.7 litres per 100 kilometres (49.6 –
50.4 mpg imp),
CO2 emissions*: 146 – 149 g/km, exhaust standard: EU5.

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BMW R 1200C

 

BMW R1200C is a cruiser motorcycle manufactured by BMW Motorrad. From 1997 to 2004, BMW manufactured 40,218 units, including a smaller engine version, the R850C, which was produced from from 1997 to 2000.

At the time of its introduction, the cruiser configuration represented more than half the US motorcycle market.

The R1200C was BMW's attempt to tap into this market, and was a significant departure from their previous endeavors. The R1200C was designed by BMW head designer David Robb, featuring a cruiser riding posture. From its inception, the R1200C featured a passenger seat that could fold up to become a driver backrest with three different angles, adjustable while riding.

When BMW ended production of the R1200C lineup, Dr. Herbert Diess, then President BMW Motorrad, cited a prime reason for discontinuing the bike as the apparent unsuitability of the 1,170 cc (71 cu in), 61 hp (45 kW) engine to then current market tastes and the unavailability of a suitable engine for further development, but did not rule out BMW pursuing a reinterpretation of the cruiser idea at a later date. The final model of the R1200C to be produced was the commemorative Montauk model, of which 350 units were built.

Art House Touring

BMW R 1200 C

What can you say about BMW's first serious attempt at a cruiser? Firstly you have to hand it to there L.A design studio and the cool dudes who came up with the radical styling and secondly you have to congratulate the German engineers for transforming art work sketches into a real living breathing and going motorcycle.

Powered by the largest Boxer engine ever, the 1170 cc, 61 bhp chrome machine, will embarrass many sportsters out there. The first thing that hits you is the sheer amount of aluminium and steel, and the way it's been used. The front Telelever is a piece of sublime design, giving both brilliant aesthetics, surefooted (if a touch light) handling combined with outstanding braking and no dive. I have had, over the years, admirers look, stair and even crane at the machinery that I been lucky enough to test, but nothing has ever provoked the awe in which this bike was received by the public in and around London. I suppose for this we must thank another great BMW division, yes you know the one, the marketing boys and there lavish advertising, not to forget Mr Bond I presume, who cannot have done the street cred too much harm. No when the Beemer Boys (owe and it was so nearly the Bentley boys too) decide make an entrance you had better be on the Mars probe if you want to avoid it.

Why then after all this thought and brilliance does the actual riding experience leave me somewhat underawed? A little like the climax of a movie when the bad guy doesn't GET IT! Yes, the bike is quick, very responsive and quite comfortable, particularly with the back rest up. But at the same time the exhaust note is so feable, that upon hearing it, one of my friends likened it to a locust with a cork stuck up its bum (how he knew what that sounded like I never did find out), but I think that you get the message. As for cruising, HA! I have never riden a bike less comfortable on the open highway. Unlike with most cruisers where the rider sits low and protected by the front body work, on the beemer you sit high and are very unprotected by the small light and even smaller instrument binnacle. Talking of which, I don't know who designed the indicator switches and what size fingers they have, but my medium sized gloved hands had serious problems both activating and deactivating the fiddly buttons. Oh, and guys (n' gals) if you're going to make chrome etc the name of the game, don't go and make the starter a naff grey plastic button.

To BMW's credit, I hear that a sports exhaust is coming and a small screen is already available. Apart from that, what you see is what you get. A cool looking, bad sounding cruiser that will impress your friends no end and no doubt run for ever. That's if the horizontally opposed twin doesn't rock you out of your seat at the traffic lights and the circulation through your hands doesn't pack in after a long journey courtesy of the vibration. But all in all- it's a true Guggenheim mobile with need for a touch more substance.

Price £9500
Engine 1170cc
Weight 285kg
Torque 72.3ft-lb @ 3000rpm

NB. I have just been flicking through BMW's new clothing range and as well as some of the best helmets in the shape of their new System 4, BMW have designed some outstanding (if not cheap) clothing which I highly recommend you take a trip to your local dealer to view.


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Die BMW R1200C ist ein Cruiser Motorrad von BMW Motorrad gefertigt. Präsentiert von der größten Boxer-Motor überhaupt wird die 1170 ccm, 61 PS Chrom Maschine, viele sportsters da draußen in Verlegenheit bringen.

Il R1200C BMW è una moto cruiser prodotto da BMW Motorrad. Equipaggiata con il motore più grande pugile mai, i 1170 cc, 61 CV cromo macchina, ha messo in imbarazzo Sportster molti là fuori.

El R1200C BMW es una moto crucero fabricado por BMW Motorrad. Impulsado por el motor más grande boxeador nunca, la cc 1170, de 61 años de la máquina de cromo CV, se avergüence Sportster muchos por ahí.

BMW R1200C является дорожных мотоциклов производства BMW Motorrad. Работает на крупнейших оппозитный двигатель когда-либо, 1170 куб.см, 61 л.с. хром машине, смутить многих sportsters там.

وR1200C بي ام دبليو دراجة نارية الطراد المصنعة من قبل BMW Motorrad. مدعوم من أكبر محرك بوكسر من أي وقت مضى، فإن نسخة 1170 ، 61 آلة الكروم حصانا ، وإحراج sportsters العديد من هناك.    

Car BMW 635 CSI E24 : photo sketch drawing-car scheme

Auto BMW 635 CSI E24: valokuva luonnos piirustus-auton järjestelmä

Auto BMW 635 CSI E24: foto visand joonistus-auto kava

Автомобиль BMW 635 CSI E24: фото эскиз чертеж-схему автомобиля

Voiture BMW 635 CSI E24: esquisse de dessin photo-automobile schéma

Auto BMW 635 CSi E24: foto schizzo di disegno-auto schema

Coche BMW 635 CSI E24: boceto foto elaboración coche esquema

سيارة BMW 635 CSI E24 : صورة رسم مخطط الرسم السيارات     

BMW or Volga M6

What if somebody take Russian car from 1970s, Volga GAZ-21 like on the picture below:

And mix it with ultra new BMW M6? Like this one for example:

  So what they would have as a result of such a mixture? Probably Volga M6 Cabrio like this one below:

BMW & Volga

Sexy BMW

 BMW's are considered some of the most technologically advanced vehicles on the road today. Second only to the likes of Rolls Royce, Mercedes-Benz, and other extreme luxury models positions BMW in the spotlight for discussion. Adding beautiful women to the equation along with the exotic nature of BMW's styling creates a form of art that most sports car enthusiasts enjoy. The long lines of a BMW are often referred to as "sexy" just like the women modeling aside them. The combination is awesome, let's enjoy the following footage!

 BMW jsou považovány za jedny z technologicky nejvyspělejších vozidel na silnicích dnes. Na druhém místě za likes Rolls Royce, Mercedes-Benz a dalších extrémních poloh Luxusní modely BMW v záři reflektorů pro diskusi. Přidání krásné ženy do rovnice spolu s exotickou přírodou v designu BMW vytváří formu umění, že většina sportovních vozů nadšenci těšit. Dlouhé řady BMW, jsou často označovány jako "sexy", stejně jako ženy, modelování stranou je. Tato kombinace je super, pojďme si tyto záběry!

 BMW sont considérés comme certains des véhicules les plus avancés technologiquement sur ​​la route aujourd'hui. En second lieu seulement à l'aime de Rolls Royce, Mercedes-Benz, et d'autres modèles de luxe extrême des positions BMW à l'honneur pour la discussion. Ajout de belles femmes à l'équation avec la nature exotique de style de BMW crée une forme d'art que la plupart des amateurs de voitures de sport en profiter. Les longues lignes d'une BMW sont souvent désignés comme «sexy», tout comme les femmes de modélisation côté eux. La combinaison est génial, nous allons profiter de la séquence suivante!

 BMW sind nur einige der technologisch fortschrittlichsten Fahrzeuge auf der Straße heute betrachtet. Zweite nur, die gerne von Rolls Royce, Mercedes-Benz und andere extreme Luxusmodelle Positionen BMW in den Mittelpunkt der Diskussion. Hinzufügen schöne Frauen, um die Gleichung zusammen mit den exotischen Charakter der BMW Styling schafft eine Form von Kunst, dass die meisten Sportwagen-Enthusiasten genießen. Die langen Linien eines BMW werden oft als "sexy" wie die Frauen Modellierung abgesehen davon bezeichnet. Die Kombination ist super, lass uns die folgenden Aufnahmen zu genießen!

 BMWs anses som noen av de mest teknologisk avanserte biler på veien i dag. Andre bare til slike som Rolls Royce, Mercedes-Benz, og andre ekstreme luksus modeller posisjoner BMW i søkelyset for diskusjon. Legge vakre kvinner til ligningen sammen med eksotisk natur BMWs styling skaper en form for kunst som de fleste sports car entusiaster nyte. De lange linjene i en BMW er ofte referert til som "sexy" akkurat som kvinnene modellering side dem. Kombinasjonen er kjempebra, la oss nyte disse opptakene!

 БМВ се сматрају неким од технолошки најнапреднијег аутомобила на путу данас. Други само попут Ролс Ројс, Мерцедес-Бенз Србија и друге екстремне позиције модела луксузних БМВ у центру пажње за дискусију. Додавање лепа жена једначине, заједно са егзотичним природи дизајн БМВ-ов прави облик уметности да се већина спортских аутомобила ентузијаста уживати.Дуге линије БМВ ​​се често помињу као "секси" само као жене моделовање страну њих.Комбинација је супер, хајде да уживају следеће снимак!

 BMW se consideran algunos de los vehículos más avanzados tecnológicamente en el camino hoy. En segundo lugar solamente a la Rolls Royce, Mercedes-Benz, y otro extremo, los modelos de lujo BMW posiciones en el centro de atención para la discusión. Adición de las mujeres hermosas de la ecuación, junto con la naturaleza exótica de estilo BMW crea una forma de arte que la mayoría de los entusiastas de los coches deportivos disfrutar. Las largas filas de un BMW se refieren a menudo como "sexy" al igual que el modelado de las mujeres a un lado ellos. La combinación es increíble, vamos a disfrutar de las imágenes siguientes!

 BMW sono considerati alcuni dei veicoli più tecnologicamente avanzati sulla strada oggi. Seconda solo a artisti del calibro di Rolls Royce, Mercedes-Benz, e all'altro estremo lusso dei modelli BMW posizioni sotto i riflettori per la discussione. L'aggiunta di belle donne per l'equazione con la natura esotica dello stile BMW crea una forma d'arte che più gli appassionati di auto sportive godere. Le lunghe file di una BMW sono spesso indicati come "sexy" proprio come le donne di modellazione da parte loro. La combinazione è impressionante, godiamoci il filmato seguente!

BMW, считаются одними из наиболее технологически передовых транспортных средств на дороге сегодня. Уступая лишь подобными Rolls Royce, Mercedes-Benz, и других экстремальных роскошные модели позиции BMW в центре внимания для обсуждения. Добавление красивых женщин к равенству наряду с экзотической природой дизайн BMW создает вид искусства, что большинство любителей спортивных автомобилей наслаждаться.Длинные очереди BMW часто называют как "сексуальный", как и женщины моделирования в сторону их.Сочетание является удивительным, давайте наслаждаться следующие кадры!

وتعتبر بي إم دبليو بعض السيارات الأكثر تقدما من الناحية التكنولوجية على الطريق اليوم. الثانية فقط إلى من يحب رولز رويس، مرسيدس بنز ، وغيرها من المواقف المتطرفة نماذج BMW الفاخرة في دائرة الضوء للمناقشة. إضافة إلى النساء الجميلات المعادلة جنبا إلى جنب مع طبيعة غريبة من بي ام دبليو التصميم يخلق شكلا من أشكال الفن أن معظم عشاق السيارات الرياضية التمتع بها. وغالبا ما يشار في طوابير طويلة من سيارة بي ام دبليو على أنه "مثير" تماما مثل النساء النمذجة جانبا منها. تركيبة رهيبة، دعونا التمتع قطات التالية!

BMW 635Csi 1986 - M6

'In 1987 the company decided there should be something special for the real petrolheads. The M6, with a 24-valve head on a 3.5-litre set of pots, outputted a hefty-for-the time 256bhp. A special sport suspension, and a close-ratio 5-speed manual gearbox, were included along with a limited-slip diff and larger wheels'

BMW 635 M6 mit 24-Ventil Kopf auf einem 3,5-Liter-Satz von Töpfen, eine saftige ausgegeben-für-die Zeit 256bhp.

BMW 635 M6 con una testa a 24 valvole su un set da 3,5 litri di pentole, outputted un sostanzioso 256bhp-per-il tempo.

BMW 635 M6 с 24-клапанный голову на 3,5-литровый множество горшков, выводится здоровенный-на-время 256bhp.

宝马与盆上的3.5升设定24635 M6的阀头，输出一个沉重换时间256bhp。

بي ام دبليو M6 أنتج 635 مع رئيس 24 - صمام على مجموعة 3،5 ليتر من الأواني، وهي ضخمة مقابل الوقت 256bhp.

BMW 635 M6, cu un cap cu 24 de supape pe un set de 3,5 litri de oale, scoase un hefty-pentru-256bhp timp.     

BMW 507

The BMW 507 is a roadster produced by BMW from 1956 to 1959. Initially intended to be exported to the United States at a rate of thousands per year, it ended up being too expensive, resulting in a total production figure of 252 cars and heavy losses for BMW.

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The BMW 507 was conceived by US automobile importer Max Hoffman who, in 1954, persuaded the BMW management to produce a roadster version of the BMW 501 and BMW 502 saloons to fill the gap between the expensive Mercedes-Benz 300SL and the cheap and underpowered Triumph and MG sports cars. Existing designs by Ernst Loof were rejected by Hoffman, who found them to be unappealing. In November 1954, at Hoffman's insistence, BMW contracted designer Albrecht von Goertz to design the BMW 503 and the 507.BMW engineer Fritz Fiedler was assigned to design the mechanical package, using existing components wherever possible.

The 507 shared the frame of the 503, shortened from 2,835 millimetres (111.6 in) to 2,480 millimetres (98 in).Overall length was 4,835 millimetres (190.4 in), and overall height was 1,257 millimetres (49.5 in). Curb weight was about 1,330 kilograms (2,900 lb).[14] The body was almost entirely hand-formed of aluminium, and no two models were exactly the same. Many cars were sold with an optional hand-fabricated removable hardtop. Because of the car-to-car differences, each hardtop fits only the car for which it was made.

Front suspension was parallel double wishbones, with torsion bar springs and an anti-roll bar. Rear suspension had a live axle, also sprung by torsion bars, and located by a Panhard rod and a central, transverse A-arm to control acceleration and braking forces. Brakes were Alfin drum brakes of 284.5 mm (11.2 in) diameter, and power brakes were optional. Late-model 507s had front Girling disc brakes.

The engine was the aluminium alloy BMW OHV V8, of 3,168 cubic centimetres (193.3 cu in) displacement, with pushrod-operated overhead valves. It had two Solex Zenith 32NDIX two-barrel carburetors, a chain-driven oil pump, and a compression ratio of 7.8:1, yielding 150 horsepower (110 kW) DIN at 5,000 rpm. It was mated to a close ratio four-speed manual transmission.[3] The standard rear-end ratio was 3.70:1, but ratios of 3.42:1 and 3.90:1 were optional.A contemporary road test of a 507 with the standard 3.70:1 final drive was reported in Motor Revue, stating a 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph) acceleration time of 11.1 seconds and a top speed of 122 mph.

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