️🕵️2024 BMW 5 Series Sedan was spied in California.
Feb 17, 2023 11:06 am
BMW Land│Issue #119
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Spy Photos
2024 BMW 5 Series Sedan was spied in California.
BMW is about to unveil its new 8th generation 5 Series luxury sedan. The exterior will be evolutionary, and the interior will feature BMW's latest infotainment tech. It will have a range of engines, including a plug-in hybrid and fully electric version, as well as an M Performance model. A long-wheelbase version will also be available in China.
BMW iX2 Charging in Germany at a Tesla Supercharger
https://www.motor1.com/news/651554/next-gen-bmw-ix2-spied/
When it eventually makes its appearance, the BMW iX2 will, like the iX1, be an electric variant of the X2 crossover. The new iX2 will have a completely different design from the existing X2, and it will be the first electrified model of any X2 generation.
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Drag Races
Drag-racing AMG CLS 53 in a performance sedan, BMW M550i Showdown
A drag race between the CLS 53, BMW M550i xDrive, and Maserati Levante Modena S was conducted, with the BMW being the clear winner. The BMW's engine is living on borrowed time, with the next-generation 5 Series reportedly not having a V8 engine.
The BMW X5 M Competes in the Fastest SUV Drag Race in the World
Five high-performance SUVs competed in drag races and other tests to determine the quickest car. The Tesla Model X Plaid was the clear winner due to its immense power and electric powertrain, however the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT kept up with it for a short time.
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Tests
The sporty 2023 BMW X1 first-drive review
https://www.autoblog.com/2023/02/15/2023-bmw-x1-first-drive-review/
The 2023 BMW X1 has grown in size, style, and power. The exterior is bolder, the interior more spacious, and the engine offers more power, increasing speed and fuel efficiency. Inside, there are interesting materials and textures, as well as a versatile 40/20/40-split rear seat.
The BMW M240i AC Schnitzer ACS2 is driven by Autocar.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/ac-schnitzer/acs2-40i
AC Schnitzer's ACS2 upgrade for the BMW M240i improves the car's performance, with a fixed coilover kit, Bilstein dampers, Eibach springs and Michelin tires, and a thinner steering wheel. It gives the car more engagement and fun without sacrificing ride comfort, creating a better everyday performance car.
Brought a brand-new BMW X5 30D home: first thoughts
https://www.team-bhp.com/news/brought-home-brand-new-bmw-x5-30d-initial-impressions
The X5 is an excellent driving vehicle with all the features a driver could desire. It has a few shortcomings as a passenger, but no automobile is flawless.
The BMW M240i xDrive’s Cooling and Tire Package Makes a Big Difference
Almost every automaker with even the slightest hint of a sporting bent provides amusing little sport and track packages for their vehicles. However, most of the time they're merely marketing ploys to intimidate new executives. Particularly when they are sold on cheaper, weaker autos.
A 1994 BMW 5 Series with 254,000 km in excellent condition takes a drive
Despite being almost 30 years old, this BMW 5 Series Sedan from the E34 period is a genuine time capsule. The midsize luxury vehicle looks fantastic both inside and out, and despite its ancient age, it appears to be operating without a hitch.
How Did the BMW M4 CSL Fare in the EVO Car of the Year Competition?
https://www.bmwblog.com/2022/12/31/bmw-m4-csl-evo-coty/
Sports cars had a genuinely exceptional year this past year. Despite the drive toward electrification and the ongoing scare tactics used by petrol-blooded fanatics over the end of sports cars, several really amazing piston-powered vehicles entered the market in 2022. This past year saw the debuts of some incredible vehicles, including the Porsche Cayman GT4 RS, Toyota GR86, BMW M4 CSL, and McLaren Artura. However, only one may be deemed the best. In order to find out, EVO Magazine gathered them all together.
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News
Collection of Joe Achilles' G81 BMW M3 Touring
Joe Achilles must be ecstatic at the moment. He has already driven three BMW M3s from the G8X generation in as many years, but this time it's the extremely rare and eagerly awaited BMW M3 Touring.
10 Things You Should Know About the BMW i7
https://www.topspeed.com/facts-about-bmw-i7-you-need-to-know/
Even though it is technically below the 8 Series in the BMW lineup, the 7 Series has long represented the epitome of luxury. The 7 Series has had a complete makeover for 2023 and is now offered in three different configurations: the 375-horsepower 740i, the 536-horsepower 760i xDrive, and the 563-horsepower i7 xDrive60.
Many BMWs are on Carwow's list of the best launches.
Carwow's Mat Watson is the expert on the variations in launch controls across various vehicles. More launch control drag races than anybody else on the earth may have been completed by him, in just about any automobile imaginable.
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