The BMW M1 first competed at world championship level on the 1983 Tour of Corsica, the same event as Lancia’s 037. Driven by Bernard Béguin, it produced 430Bhp from it’s 3.5l 6cyl engine, and weighed 1150kg. The car was run by the ORECA team and sponsored by BMW & Motul. The car retired from the event but went on to score two second places, one on the 1983 Lyon-Charbonnieres rally and another at the Antibes rally. Main problems with the car were reliability and size. It was a good twenty cm wider than anything else competing at the time. The car never competed on a gravel event.

BMW Malaysia adds 4 new models to it’s line-up this year, the BMW 325i Sports Sedan variant, the BMW 323i Coupe, the amazing BMW 335i Coupe, as well as the BMW Z4 M Coupe. All of the new cars are fully imported except for the BMW 325i Sports Sedan which recently began CKD production.

The locally assembled BMW 325i comes with a Sports package, which includes an M Aerodynamics kit, 18″ Star Spoke M Light Alloy Wheels with runflat tyres, M Sports Suspension as well as an M Leather Steering Wheel. Also first in it’s class is a navigation system – yes, the 325i Sports comes with sat nav in the form of I-Drive.

Making it’s debut in the local market is the new E92 3 Coupe in 323i and wickedly fast 335i form. Some say the 335i outperforms the E46 BMW M3 in certain areas, as the car features BMW’s new twin turbocharged inline-6 engine which has virtually no turbo lag at all. Read more about the 335i Coupe in a previous test drive report. The new member of the Malaysian M family is the BMW Z4 M Coupe, featuring a tweaked 3.2 inline-6 from the E46 BMW M3 with a 6-speed manual.

On the inside, the BMW 320i tastefully decorated. Depending on the variant, you’ll enjoy a comfortable seat wrapped in cloth trim for the BMW 320i and premium Dakota leather for BMW 320i Executive, which can be compensated with a variety of trims, including natural poplar, walnut or brushed aluminum spines. A detachable front arms provide extra comfort in the driver’s advantage, especially when driving long distances, comfort is improved in the executive version of the BMW 320i, which has a partial adjustment of the electric chair for the front seats. Automatic climate control, which comes complete with a microfilter, help you stay comfortable in all cold weather. In-dash CD / radio, through-loading system with a ski bag, an onboard computer and the preparation of a complete Bluetooth offering mobile standard in entry-level BMW 320i.

And, if extra space is required then the BMW 320i Touring model provides a real space. BMW 320i both are very attractive proposition for any prospective buyers looking for top class driving dynamics, and the state of the art of driving experience – especially when the price starts at a little over fifty thousand dollars.

And the BMW 320i has a spirit and zoom promised by its appearance. 2-liter engine, with fast-changing manual transmission, capable of racing from 0 to 100 km / h in 9.0 seconds, and this is thanks to achieve maximum power 115 kW at 6400 rpm and maximum torque of 200 Nm at 3600 rpm. The BMW 320i has a strong top speed of 220 km / h (218 for a six-speed automatic version), and capable of pulling 695 kg (unbraked) if necessary. Fuel economy variant of the BMW 320i manual is very commendable, averaging 5.9 litres/100 km on the highway. Around the city, as one would expect, the BMW 320i to consume less (11.3 litres/100 km), giving an average of 7.4 litres/100 km. The figures for the BMW 320i auto only very slightly higher, to 6.0 litres/100 km in the country and 11.4 litres/100 km in town, which averaged 8.0 litres/100 km.

BMW is always made with good and reliable in the collision, and the 320i continues to uphold a good reputation. DataDot technology standard equipped with ABS, dynamic brake control, cornering brake control, automatic stability control plus traction and dynamic stability control, which all combine to make the BMW 320i is safe and very stable.

If you are fortunate enough to have a crash (or if some idiot drops collide with you), driver and front airbags will come into play (this airbag occupant detector function), because it will be front airbags and head airbags front and rear. All seats in the BMW 320i is equipped with three-point seat belts, and having a central rear seat backrest, as do the other chair. Night driving is also made a bit safer with anti-glare glass is good.

The BMW M5, along with the new M6, were designed to use the new SMG III electrohydraulic manual transmission. The transmission, while responsive at the track, has been criticized for its general lack of smoothness in everyday driving. In October 2006 BMW announced that a 6-speed manual transmission would be available in North America based on suggestions from the motoring press. Unfortunately, this gearbox reduces acceleration performance slightly. The 6-speed manual M5 was marginally slower, since the stability control cannot be disengaged as per the SMG version. The SMG III includes the “Launch Control” feature, which allows maximum performance standing starts automatically. However, the US spec vehicles have a reduced rpm to prevent vehicle damage and abuse.

The BMW M5 E60 also features several F1-inspired engine and transmission controls, including launch control, dynamic stability control, and the option of changing to either automated or manual as well as the speed at which shifts are completed (there are 11 shift programs in total forming what BMW calls Drivelogic).

Styling:

Visually, the new M5 takes the distinctive looks of the 5-Series to whole other level, with modified front and rear bumpers and side sills. For the first time on an M5, the front wings now incorporate an air duct, which helps keep the engine bay cool during operation, and a new door mirror design. Wider wheel arches house the exclusive 19-inch M5 wheel design, while BMW M’s signature four tailpipes alert drivers behind to the potential of the car in front.

Translating BMW’s Formula 1 experience directly into a road car, the new BMW M5 is powered by a normally aspirated 5-liter V10 engine – a first for BMW – with the two five-cylinder banks arranged at a 90-degree angle. Redlined at 8,250rpm, the 500 horsepower and 383 lb.-ft. of torque propels the car from 0 to 62 mph in 4.7 seconds and to 124 mph in 15 seconds before reaching an electronically limited top speed of 155mph. Without the limiter, the new M5 would be capable of an awe-inspiring 205 mph. These levels of performance, when combined with the lightweight aluminum chassis and body panels from the 5 Series, ensure the new M5 can lap the infamous ‘Nordschleife’ at the Nürburgring in approximately eight minutes – a time rarely achieved even by high performance sports cars.

While the chassis, suspension and steering of the M5 are based on the design of the 5-Series, almost all components are new. The BME M5 E60 also features a variable M differential lock that offers a high level of driving stability and traction, especially when accelerating out of high-speed corners. Stopping power in the M5 is also enhanced courtesy of a high performance braking system with cross-drilled ventilated discs and twin-piston calipers.

Compact high-performance sports car: The Kelleners Sport KS1-S based on the BMW 1-Series M Coupé

Kelleners Sport the first tuner to offer a complete conversion
Output up to 410 hp
Adjustable coilover kit tuned by Ralf Kelleners ensures optimum handling – on road and track
Supplementary front spoiler lip for optimum down force at high speeds – threepiece grill insert reinforces visual impact
20-inch light-alloy ‘Berlin’ or ‘Hamburg’ wheels
Exclusive interior concept with luxurious leather trim
The M in the name promises much. Kelleners Sport guarantees even more. Now, with the BMW 1-Series M Coupé (Type E82), the German BMW specialists have taken the combination of high-performance engine and lightweight body to its logical automotive conclusion – power up to 410 hp, unique handling characteristics, improved aerodynamics and the high-grade interior are the distinguishing features of the KS1-S.

The high-revving inline six-cylinder engine with twin-turbochargers boosts the output of the KS Power SW 35M by a good 20 percent. Instead of the standard 340 hp (250 kW), the KS1-S produces max. 410 hp (301 kW) while max torque jumps from 450 to 550 Nm. The result is a decline in weight to power ratio from 4.4 to 3.8 kg per hp. And emphasising all this power are special Kelleners Sport rear silencers. With four 83 mm tail pipes, the stainless-steel system is optimised for unrestricted flow and distinguishes the car from the series model with a significantly more exciting exhaust sound.

The aerodynamic components of Kelleners Sport are designed to minimise wind resistance and ensure maximum down-force at high speeds. The MS front spoiler lip and the three-part MS grill insert made of electro polished stainless steel underscore the aerodynamic qualities of the car and create a supplementary visual impact. Naturally, this does not affect the BMW air curtains, which improve the aerodynamics by channelling the air stream around the front wheels. Visually, the improved agility is accentuated by decorative strips on the bonnet, roof and side sills.

The adjustable coil-over suspension system has been developed on the basis of racing experience and tuned in cooperation with eponym and racing driver Ralf Kelleners. Thus, Kelleners Sport gives the ambitious driver a wide range of options for setting the car up to suit his or her individual needs.

Besides the continuously variable height adjustment, the suspension can also be adjusted independently in terms of both rebound and compression. In other words, the KS1-S can be set-up exactly to take account of the track, the tyres and the driver’s preferences.

The Kelleners Sport light-alloy wheels also contribute to the sporting characteristics and image. The extremely light, one-piece wheels reduce the unsprung weight and thus ensure dynamic handling. At the front, the 9×20-inch wheels are fitted with 245/30 high-performance tyres while the rear axle comes with 10×20-inch wheels and 265/30 tyres. With their 15 elegant spokes, the ‘Hamburg’ wheels are available in the following finishes: polished graphite-silver, polished platinum-silver and matt black. The ‘Berlin’ wheel with slender double spokes is available in platinum silver polished, matt black polished and matt black.

The work of the Kelleners Sport saddlery department, the high-grade interior concept gives the KS1-S the
exclusive ambience of a luxury sports car. Top-quality perforated leather and velvety Alcantara in black and white fully cover the front and rear seats, the dashboard and the door panels. The white contrast stitching and the Kelleners Sport logo embroidered onto the head rests set elegant accents and underscore the car’s exclusive flair. The sports steering wheel is fitted with Alcantara applications. Additionally, the gear lever and hand brake boots are made of Alcantara. Rounding off the interior upgrade are high-gloss white interior trim and familiar accessories, such as aluminium pedals and a set of four foot mats made of high-grade velour with the Kelleners Sport logo.

The customised BMW 1-Series M Coupé is unequivocal evidence of the experience and expertise offered by Kelleners Sport. All work is based on a comprehensive concept for performance and handling, as well as interior and exterior style, and transforms an exclusive car into a unique and individual automobile – the Kelleners Sport KS1-S.

The E46 automobile platform is the fourth generation of BMW’s highly successful 3 Series. It was introduced in 1998 and replaced the E36 sedans the same year. The touring and coupé models appeared for 2000, and the compact version for 2001. Despite being introduced last, the E46 compact was the first to be replaced when BMW 1 Series was launched in September 2004.

The E46 underwent a facelift for 2002, which included redesigned headlights, new bumpers and a stiffer chassis. Also, the 316i and 318i models received new, more powerful engines.

In mid-2005 the E46 sedans were phased out in favour of the new E90. The E46 touring was also replaced later that year. As of May 2006, the E46 remains in production as coupé, convertible and M3. The E92 coupé is expected to hit the market in September 2006. When the remaining E90 versions will appear is still uncertain, hence the production of the E46 probably continues well into 2007.

BMW E46 is the fourth generation of the 3 Series compact executive cars produced by Bmw, produced from 1998 when it succeeded the BMW E36 until it was replaced by the BMW E90 in 2006.

The E46 was released in 1998 to worldwide markets (excluding the United States) in the sedan body style. In 1999, a coupé and touring body style became available to all markets, and the sedan was released in the United States. A convertible and hatchback body style was released in 2000, the latter only for Europe and Australia. The E46 experienced enormous success in all markets and was widely considered the performance benchmark of its class.[1] The record selling year for the E46 chassis was 2002, when 561,249 vehicles were sold worldwide.

Technology-oriented body design as a clear expression of consistent lightweight technology and aerodynamic quality. Design language typical of the brand, setting clear signals in terms of sporting performance and optimum efficiency.
• The 2+2-seater concept combines dynamic performance and supreme efficiency with an enhanced level of all-round function. BMW Vision EfficientDynamics symbolises BMW’s commitment to offer an unprecedented driving experience for up to four occupants.
• BMW Vision EfficientDynamics comes with gullwing doors opening up to the side. Innovative, weight-optimised door kinematics makes entering the car at both front and rear convenient and very easy.
• The interior of this unique 2+2-seater intentionally demonstrates the very latest in modern technology. At the same time the use of natural materials underlines BMW’s strategy of sustainability borne out through this concept car.
• The roof and door inserts made of polycarbonate glass automatically become darker as a function of incoming light.

In this year, a German manufacturer that BMW will release a new series which is a car with the latest technology from BMW. This car is a series of BMW M3 that was already long in the market, but this BMW M3 2011 has a new component that supports the engine performance and greater comfort. This car was packed with 4.0-liter V8 engine capable of spewing power reaches 309 hp and support from the Auto Stop function. BMW M3 2011 is the first car to adopt such devices with dual clutch transmission relationship. Transmission There are two options, namely that both manual and automated able to transmit power to each wheel perfectly. There are also M-Drive technology, M-Drive technology, EDC, and others which allows the rider to customize the car with style berkendaranya. Motorists can organize and store it and can be used again if the driver requests it.
BMW M3

BMW M3

Part exterior of this car also has a lot to get a touch. Bumper that have been perfected so as to provide air flow to the engine more robust and better down force yangt. In addition, use of color contrast and carbon roof make the car look more sleek and sporty. Carbon roof also makes the car’s weight is reduced and lower center of gravity. BMW M3 2011 using 19 inch wheels are strong grip asphalt road. On the interior, this car certainly provides comfort, driving position that fits, as well as rider safety. Everything is implemented to give satisfaction to every customer.

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