BMW 7 Series
BMW makes changes and mechanical equipment in BMW 7 Series, and gives a different aspect, which somewhat resembles the Series 5. There are two forms of bodywork, the normal (5.03 m) and the long (5.18 m).
BMW 7 Series
There currently is no diesel engines that are available with the long bodywork, but it will be soon available as the Diesel 6-cylinder (730Ld).
BMW 7 Series
The most profound changes in this edition of BMW 7 Series are in the range of engines, where all those who had disappeared the previous BMW 7 Series, with the exception of the twelve-cylinder 760i.
BMW 7 Series
A feature of almost all new engines is that they have better performance than the previous ones (greater power consumption and virtually the same or less), compared with versions that meet the Euro 4 emissions standard (not compared with Euro 3 engines).
BMW 7 Series
All versions have a series of automatic gearbox six speeds, type 'Steptronic' without lever in the center console. To make changes by hand only has buttons embedded in the steering wheel rim. Another thing that has changed for the new BMW 7 Series system management and operation of "i-Drive".
BMW 7 Series
The management system now includes the button that was first in the series, 5 and the structure is different menus and submenus. For example, it is now possible to directly elect the sound source.
BMW 7 Series
There are changes in the standard and optional equipment. All versions have serial xenon headlamps, intermittent white lights and brake area varies depending on the intensity of the braking. The lighting system in curve remains optional. It is also standard equipment in all versions the automatic wiper. You can take receipt of digital and analogue television, and play CDs with songs in MP3 format.
BMW 7 Series Interior
BMW 7 Series
The interior barely changed. There are some different materials, wood for example, now is hickory, and has expanded the range of color combinations to perform at ease consumer.
BMW 7 Series
The plastic used on top of the dashboard is identical to the recently launched 3 Series. The 8-cylinder engine and 367 hp power of the BMW 7 Series 750i is very smooth at idle and in this car at least, very quiet any regime.
BMW 7 Series Engine
BMW 7 Series
The strength of any engine is high speed and at almost any position of the accelerator pedal. As a result is less important not always being easy to choose the proper way when it chooses to manually change. The lack of a lever for change and with the buttons embedded in the steering wheel is not always easy to find the appropriate button to change.
BMW 7 Series
The difference between stability of the long version of battle is clear and normal. Yet, surprisingly, the speed with which this can happen 'bus' with slow curves. It was a small note at the beginning of resistance will quickly turn if, because of the large wheelbase, but the car very well supported and once had begun to turn faithfully keeps track.
BMW 7 Series
The rear measures 19 x 275/45 front and 245/45 x 19. As the wheel response is normal size range, with this definition spare wheel bearing evidence of our unity was the same size as the lead.
BMW 7 Series
BMW has made several corrections in the rear suspension, which now have a 14 mm wider track. It has also increased the size of the brakes in some versions.
BMW 7 Series
One of the most interesting changes is that BMW has simplified the supply of variants of suspension, which now have three alternatives instead of different combinations.
BMW 7 Series
The three variants are a basic one called "Adaptive Drive", which differs from the basic wearing because the continuous variable dampers adjustment (EDC-K) and stabilizing active (Dynamic Drive) and a sport, with adjustments harshest to the docks, shock absorbers and stabilizer active.
BMW 7 Series
From now on both the V8 diesel engine as the 6-cylinder in line are the engine block of aluminum, with shirts cast iron. With the use of aluminium, V8 engine weight is reduced to 30 kg and 25 kg of 6 cylinders, despite the increase in engine capacity.
BMW 7 Series
Another important aspect in the new diesel engines is that the injectors are piezoelectric, which allows for more precise dosing of the amount of fuel injected and a better adjustment of the exact moment of injection. All diesel engines carry particulate filter that needs no maintenance.
BMW 7 Series
The BMW 7 Series 745d replaces the 740d. It remains a diesel V8 engine, but with 4.4 litre engine capacity instead of 3.9 litre. Here too there is a visible improvement in performance that consumption is lower.
BMW M6 Convertible
The convertible version of M6, like the 6 Series convertible, has a canopy of folding canvas. The BMW M6 Convertible, with the reinforcements needed by the chassis and the mechanism of the canopy, increasing weight to 2,005 kg (220 kg). The difference in weight is greater than that between a 630i coupe and convertible (195 kg).
BMW M6 Convertible
There is much weight in relative terms, if we consider that this is a convertible four-seater with V10 engine. A Mercedes-Benz SL 600, which is a two-seater, smaller, has V12 engine and folding hardtop, weighs 2,045 kg.
BMW M6 Convertible
The relationship between weight and power of the BMW M6 Convertible, which has the same 507 hp engine that the coupe is 3.9 kg / hp, 3.5 in the coupe. The consequent loss of benefits and increasing consumption is not large (comparative tab).
BMW M6 Convertible
The drag factor increases of 0.69 to 0.73 sq metres (less than six percent). While in relative terms the numbers are not bad M6, which runs a car that is still a sports pass two tons.
BMW M6 Convertible
The M6 coupe, unlike other BMW M, has some brakes capable of withstanding harsh treatment (although not any harsh treatment). Discs of BMW M6 Convertible have the same diameter than the coupe, and the information he has given BMW, there seems to be no other differences.
BMW M6 Convertible
It remains to be seen whether the strength of BMW M6 Convertible is the same as the coupe, the braking capacity need not be lower due to weight gain.
BMW M6 Convertible
The M6 coupe is a car relatively agile for their size. What is more than a Mercedes-Benz CL and less than a Porsche 911. The situation may be more demanding for the M6 on a road where agility is abrupt changes are necessary support. There, although the car has a remarkable capacity to track the steering wheel, is where you see more clearly that it lacks the agility of cars smaller and lighter, like a 911.
BMW M6 Convertible Interior
BMW M6 Convertible
We led the BMW M6 Convertible, but it will be difficult, with the weight gain, not being noticed more changes in this lack of support. According to BMW, Nurburgring circuit 'this convertible model is capable of making quick turns very similar to the coupe. "
BMW M6 Convertible Engine
BMW M6 Convertible
The body of the BMW M6 Convertible has some external elements similar to those of coupe, such as bumpers, which give a length slightly different from that of other 6 Series convertible.
BMW M6
The BMW M6 is a coupe of very high performance - everything is subject to maximum effectiveness. The chassis of the BMW M6 is similar to that of an M5 except for the wheelbase (shorter) and its centre of gravity lower.
BMW M6
BMW M6 has nothing to do it particularly difficult to drive, despite their power. It's convenient, easy to carry and is not sharp until a certain point (or reactions, or by engine).
BMW M6
The biggest limitation that there is comfort to the harshness that has the suspension (especially in the stages of compression), on roads that have strong Bach. In exceptional circumstances, the car can be Scramble slightly from the record if there is a support with broken asphalt.
BMW M6
In this sense, as happens with other BMW suspension hardened. A Mercedes CL is more comfortable in these cases and less sensitive to the state soil. In roads in good condition, the level of comfort in the front seats is not very different from that which is obtained, for example, a 5 Series.
BMW M6
The engine is powerful and has a captivating sound. Like other engines to reach the maximum power to a regime very high (in this case are 507 hp at 7,750 rpm), you have to use the shifter with some frequency to get a response commensurate to what is expected of a car as well. Those who use this car with gear and not reach its limit, the 507 hp it may seem 'little'.
BMW M6
The BMW M6 wins with a speed astonishing ease. To some extent it seems not because the interior is well insulated; can reach a very high speed without being aware of it.
BMW M6 Convertible
BMW M6
Anyway, not pushes shorter marches in with force and violence with which they do some more sports cars, which have less power but are lighter, like a Porsche 911 Turbo. The Mercedes CL 600 (which has a V12 bi-turbo engine of 500 hp) can also give more sense of acceleration that the BMW M6.
BMW M6 Interior
BMW M6
The driver has a series of controls on the console . They serve to change the parameters of automatic shifter (there are eleven programs; five in fully automatic mode and six in sequential mode), to change the hardness of the suspension ("EDC ':' comfort ',' normal 'and' Sports ') and to select power (P400 program; 400 hp or program-P500 Sport, 507 hp). The "EDC" also changes the feel of the address. There is another button at the base of the shifter that disconnects completely control stability.
BMW M6 Engine
BMW M6
Part of the presentation to the press took place in the circuit Ascari (Malaga). Monitors BMW says that to achieve an optimum balance between efficacy and safety must be operating option "MDrive. This function is connected by pressing the 'M' the wheel .
BMW M6
By activating the MDrive is automatically activated adjustments to maximum power, maximum hardness of the suspension and the maximum speed possible shifter. The stability control program enters a more "permissive" (which is new to BMW, is called MDynamic) and that can only be achieved by pressing the wheel.
BMW M6
In addition, the "Head-Up-Display (if carry), operates in a different way: in the windshield is reflected an account revolutions with three distinct areas by color, a speedometer and a number indicating the march selected.
BMW M6
In the program faster, changes gears occur swiftly, but also with abruptness, especially when changing to a system running very high and much stepped on the accelerator. With programs slower, the changes are much softer. Even so, it shows the change in a march to another in the form of slight shaking; this gearbox does not have the brilliant performance of the Volkswagen group of DSG.
BMW M6
It seems that BMW is not working on a gearbox of this type; Porsche itself. The box of SMG BMW M6 position does not change a sequential top gear when it reaches the limit of rotation, or when stepping on the throttle at low speeds and with a long march engaged. In sequential mode, only changes to a top gear when it reaches the maximum production mode is activated if "Launch Control".
BMW M6
Only in very pronounced curves and out of them, may be put into operation the DSC and temporarily limit the acceleration. In these specific cases, it can be more effectively bring stability control completely disconnected.
BMW M6
With the DSC connected at all times at the most "intrusive", as happens in other BMW, which comes into operation on many occasions without really seems necessary. In circuit, this means that it is very easy to run out of capacity by little acceleration that drive support in curves and begins to slip slightly.
BMW M6
Despite the roof of fiber and lighten the bumper with the rest of the Series 6, is a heavy car (1,785 kg), and as such moves. The cars of the international filing wore a few days available to other journalists. The disks were praised, which is not surprising when you use such a street car.
BMW M6
The position at the wheel is comfortable and the provision of the steering wheel and pedals ideal for driving. However, it is not one of those coupes where the sidewalk can go very low to the ground.
BMW M6
Seats are wide and very comfortable to drive many hours. Do not give an exceptional subject to the body but enough for a type of driving fast in curves. The numbers of seats BMW M6 have a pneumatic regulation of lateral support and lumbar support; regulating length of the sidewalk is manual.
BMW M6
The steering wheel (hoop thick), has the solidarity of cams shifter. They are in a position where they reach perfectly with the fingertip index or cancel. These levers are different from those who have other Series 6. The left marches and reduces the right places longest marches.
BMW M6
In the front seats there is plenty of space for people of great stature. In the rear seats there is enough space lengthwise, but lack headroom to the roof. The endorsement has little fluffy goes into a nearly vertical position. This version can not lead sunroof (it would make no sense to put a roof of carbon fiber to reduce weight and then you add the whole mechanism that involves a roof of this kind).
BMW M6
The BMW M6 can not have some elements of the interior decoration for which it has remaining Series 6. Nor others that affect the comfort, as the heated steering wheel. This option includes the dashboard and seats upholstered in leather upholstery and ceiling in Alcantara. It gives a lot of quality.
BMW M6
The instrumentation is different from the rest of the Series 6. The red zone account of revolutions start at 8,000 rpm, the speedometer indicates to 330 kph, the needles are red and in-depth account of miles is the logo M cars that distinguishes more sports BMW.
BMW 6 Series
The BMW 6 Series is available in coupe or convertible body. Both versions measuring 4.82 m long and have four seats with 2 +2 configuration, namely the rear are very small.
BMW 6 Series
The BMW 6 Series is not a sport in the strict sense, but a luxury car fast, secure and stable road fast. For stability, performance, comfort and noise, it seems to us a successful model for such travel by road, is a high speed or not.
BMW 6 Series
Dynamically is not equivalent to a saloon, in fact, their reactions are different from those of a Series 5 (which is derived). Nor is a sports quick reactions, nimble touch, uncomfortable suspension and engine noise.
BMW 6 Series
Although there are four seats, the practical usefulness of the rear seats is limited because they lack height and space for the legs. Moreover, a car is very functional: maneuver very well, has a good boot, no major shortcomings in equipment and optional series has interesting elements. The Cabrio has a hood flexible, with the interesting quality that is not attached to the rear window, which is independent and can be downloaded as a window and climbing.
BMW 6 Series
The operation of folding or deploy the hood takes 25 s and can be done until a speed of 30 km / h. The hood and crystals can be manipulated with the remote control. When folded, canopy disappears completely under a rigid deck and stored in a box inside the boot.
BMW 6 Series
There are three versions of the new BMW 6 Series: two petrol (630i and 650i, with manual or automatic six gears) and diesel (635d, with only automatic change).
BMW 6 Series
The BMW 6 Series 630i carries a gasoline engine six-cylinder in line, with 3.0 litre engine capacity and admission and distribution variables. It is a variant of the previous engine, but now has direct injection. It reaches a maximum power of 272 hp (14 hp more than before).
BMW 6 Series Interior
BMW 6 Series
With the new engine, the benefits have improved slightly. What has improved in a manner that is outstanding gasoline consumption: manual version now consumes 12 percent less, while the version with automatic change consumption has a 19 percent lower.
BMW 6 Series Engine
BMW 6 Series
The engine version of the BMW 6 Series 650i remains unchanged: a 4.8 litre V8 with cylinder capacity, indirect injection and variable distribution "Valvetronic". It has a maximum power of 367 hp. Now, this version has consumption and a performance slightly better.
BMW 6 Series
With the automatic transmission speeds of six, the BMW 6 Series 650i coupe is a very pleasant to drive, fast and relatively inexpensive consumer products. For fast carts can go as well as a good saloon.
BMW 6 Series
The new diesel engine six-cylinder 286 hp system has a dual turbo series (instead of in parallel, as the 2.2 HDi Citroen and Peugeot). The BMW system is BorgWarner and premiered on the 535d (proof of this model).
BMW 6 Series
The new BMW 6 Series 635d Coupe has a top speed limited to 250 mph, accelerates from 0 to 100 kph in 6.3 s and has an average consumption outstanding: only 6.9 l per 100 km.
BMW 6 Series
The BMW 6 Series Cabrio has some benefits and consumption slightly worse, mainly because it weighs 210 kg more than the Coupe. This difference in weight is mainly due to the reinforcement of the chassis needed by the convertible, the hood (and devices) and security systems in case of overturning.
BMW 6 Series
The shift six-speed automatic that can carry all versions (optionally in the petrol and diesel in the series) is new. It's the same 3 Series and 5 Series, and stands out for its smooth functioning.
BMW 6 Series
The driver can select a program that tends to keep the engine in a regime which gives more acceleration, or select the gears manually using the lever or controls on the steering wheel. Although these two resources can be useful in some circumstances, the operation of change is usually so good that makes them unnecessary. In addition, the new BMW 6 Series has some technical solutions to reduce consumption and CO2 emissions .
BMW 6 Series
Among the items of equipment that has serial are: six airbags, air conditioning, dual-xenon headlights, automatic lights, radio with CD player, remote control acoustic parking, alloy wheels (17 "in 630i and 18 "in the rest) and tyres Run Flat '(which can shoot without air for some distance and low speed).
BMW 6 Series
As the driver aids integrated into the control of stability has anti-lock brakes, cornering brake control, traction control (speaking on the brakes and the engine if there is a risk of slipping into excessive traction) control and restraint (which accelerates the engine if the retention can cause excessive slippage).
BMW 6 Series
Now you can carry speed control active role braking and warning of involuntary change lanes (through a vibration in the steering wheel).
You can also have night vision (comment on this device), adaptive headlights, system management functions' iDrive 'Bluetooth connection to mobile phone, access and keyless start, navigator with maps on DVD, TV tuner and alloy wheels up to 19 ".
BMW 5 Series Touring
BMW 5 Series Touring
The BMW 5 Series Touring is available with nine engines (you can not have 306-hp V8 that has the 540i sedan) coupled to a gearbox manual or automatic (two types). Versions 530xi, 525xi and 530xd have the drive system xDrive total .
BMW 5 Series Touring
BMW 5 Series Touring is a car with a good compromise between comfort and stability with the serial configuration. Alternatively, there is a sport suspension and various measures of rim and tire that give it a touch more sports but harm the comfort (driving impressions of the saloon).
BMW 5 Series Touring
Some engines remain unchanged from the previous 5 Series (eight cylinders that has the 550i and the M5's V10), others have major technical amendments (the six-cylinder gasoline). In some cases ("530i", "523i" and all except the less powerful Diesel) give greater power.
BMW 5 Series Touring
BMW 5 Series Touring employs some systems in order to achieve a reduction in consumption in the engines of 6 or 8 cylinders.
BMW 5 Series Touring
In addition to the manual six relationships that bring all versions of the series (except the 535d), two changes are available automatic different. Both are of hydraulic torque converter and six marches, but a box is faster than the other.
BMW 5 Series Touring
Among the elements of hardware that may have, and that was not the last, are night vision, with a range of up to 300 metres (whose camera is in the bumpers, an improved with iDrive eight programmable buttons, browser with orders by voice recognition (optional with the browser "Professional"), auxiliary and USB connection to play music, or a device warning of involuntary lane-changing ( "LDW").
BMW 5 Series Touring Interior
BMW 5 Series Touring
The latter system alerts the driver through a vibration in the steering wheel that is leaving the lane (unless it enabled the corresponding intermittent). A camera installed on the windshield, at the height of interior mirror, recognizes the lines of the road. It operates at a speed exceeding 70 km / h.
BMW 5 Series Touring
You can keep a programmer-speed braking function or one asset. The latter, only with the automatic change, operates from 0 to 180 km / h. In addition to maintaining the distance (there are four levels to choose) with the vehicle in front, has a role "Stop & Go" to stop the march and restart automatically.
BMW 5 Series Touring
It has an important functional difference compared to the same system that uses Mercedes-Benz: the BMW 5 Series Touring is not doing anything necessary to restart the march if the car has been arrested less than three seconds.
BMW M5
The BMW M5 is the most powerful and sporting variant of the BMW 5 Series. It has a V10 engine with 507 hp power. There are many models the size of the BMW M5 having an engine this power.
BMW M5
In Europe there are two models for sale: the Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG and Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG. They are more powerful, faster and consume slightly less, but are priced ten percent higher.
BMW M5
Take a naturally aspirated engine of gasoline with ten cylinders in V to 90 degrees. It reaches maximum power of 507 hp at 7,750 rpm and maximum torque of 520 Nm at 6,100 rpm. Have variable distribution in the intake camshafts and the exhaust (bi-van), but no distribution Valvetronic.
BMW M5
With this engine, the BMW M5 accelerates from 0 to 100 kph in 4.7 s (0.1 plus Touring s) and has an average consumption of 14.8 l per 100 km (Touring version, 0.2 l ). The maximum speed is electronically limited to 250 km / h.
BMW M5
Although the technical characteristics BMW M5 announce 250 mph, the maximum speed is something more real. The maximum speed you get when you press a button so that the maximum output reaches 507 hp; for normal use, you can opt to move with a maximum output reduced to 400 hp.
BMW M5
The shifter (SMG III) is seven-speed automatic. The driver can choose between eleven programs operating (Drivelogic) that are distinguished because they change more or less quickly and rush more or less the marches.
BMW M5
Six of these programs are available if you select the manual-handling by cams on the steering wheel-and five if you select the automatic.
BMW M5 Interior
BMW M5
As in the MGA II, there is a procedure ( "Launch Control") for maximum acceleration in a booted without the wheels skid. It has a variable differential lock, according to BMW, "offers a high level of stability and traction, especially accelerating the departure of fast curves.
BMW M5 Engine
BMW M5
There is a button on the steering wheel that allows what is called BMW 'MDrive. When pressed, can change (in terms of programming chosen by the driver)'s response to each engine throttle movement, change, the hardness of the buffer, operation stability control (DSC), the power level (400 or 507 hp) and the support they give cushions side of the seats (if they are adjustable).
BMW M5
The "MDrive" also modifies the information projected on the windshield: under normal conditions appears data speed, speed control, messages from the check-control and navigation system. Pressing the MDrive, only shows the engine speed and speed, this will blink when the time comes to change its motion.
BMW M5
Externally, the BMW M5 is unlike other versions of the Series 5 by the bumper, side skirts and, like the M3, a few gratings in front fin to encourage ventilation vain engine. It also has some distinct design mirrors, quad exhaust outlet tires and 19 ".
BMW M5
After driving for about 200 km, the feeling is that the BMW M5 is a car capable of going fast in all areas and also transported the driver and passengers very gently, without effort on the part of the driver. When driving slowly, a city at low revolutions, any passenger who is not fixed in detail, would only signs of his potential by the noise of the engine, which is not annoying.
BMW M5
The suspension at its softest position is comfortable. The engine does not transmit vibrations and allows be conducted within the 1,500 rpm with great smoothness.
BMW M5
Among the items of equipment that has serial are: six air bags, stability control (DSC), leather upholstery, M sports front seats and heated with electricity regulation, climate control, control of the cruising speed, variable damping hardness ( EDC), xenon headlamps with self-adaptive headlamps, radio with CD player and alloy wheels M-19 inches.
BMW M5
Alternatively, it may have rear side airbags, heated rear seats, full leather upholstery, "Head up Display 'interior mirror with automatic anti-glare, sliding roof, and browser and Bluetooth connectivity for the mobile phone, among other things.
BMW M5
The BMW M5 can not lead, for the moment, many elements of hardware that it may have other versions of the Series 5. You can not have night vision (in other versions have a range of up to 300 m), an improved iDrive with eight programmable buttons, auxiliary and USB connection to external sources of sound or a warning of involuntary change lanes ( "LDW" ).
BMW M3 Convertible
The BMW M3 Convertible has a retractable hardtop. The engine (420 hp V8), transmission and other mechanical elements are the same as in the M3 coupe or sedan with bodywork.
BMW M3 Convertible
There is a big difference in weight between the coupe (which has a roof of carbon fiber) and this convertible. The retractable hardtop, the mechanisms that move and reinforcements needed in the structure of the car cause the weight of BMW M3 Convertible reaches 1,885 kg, 230 more than the coupe.
BMW M3 Convertible
Due to this increase in weight and that of the aerodynamic drag it might have, benefits and consumption of convertible differ from those of the coupe. The only thing that remains unchanged is the maximum speed, which is limited to 250 km / h in both cases.
BMW M3 Convertible
There are not many convertibles four places in this power level. The BMW 650i and Jaguar XKR Convertible are convertibles luxury, more costly and less cumbersome. The Audi RS4 is closer to that effect in this version of BMW M3 Convertible.
BMW M3 Convertible
Like the other versions of Series 3, BMW M3 Convertible has a retractable hardtop in three pieces; it takes 22 s to open. Its operation is completely automatic and electricity has no additional closure that has to manage manually. In addition, the roof can be manipulated from the remote control.
BMW M3 Convertible
The engine of BMW M3 Convertible is atmospheric, eight cylinders in V, 4.0 litre engine capacity and 420 hp. From what we've seen in the coupe version, is an engine that requires quick turn carry over 6,000 rpm to give the response is expected of a car of this power.
BMW M3 Convertible Interior
BMW M3 Convertible
Despite this, we can move in a jam at 1,000 rpm in second gear without giving hitches or make strange noises. Its consumption is high.
BMW M3 Convertible
The gearbox is a six-speed manual. The developments of transmission are the same as in the coupe. It may be the new automatic gearbox Drive logic seven speeds, increasing the acceleration and reduces consumption.
BMW M3 Convertible Engine
BMW M3 Convertible
It is a box with pairs of gears; three axles and dual clutch, operating similar to Volkswagen's DSG (soon expand the information on this box).
BMW M3 Convertible
As in the coupe, there are several optional elements that affect driving. The M Drive allows varying the throttle response and the degree of assistance from the leadership. If the car carries the option of variable damping (EDC), also can be changed with the M Drive.
BMW M3 Convertible
The stability control (DSC) can be switched off completely or partially in a manner that does not preclude a certain slippage before being put into operation.