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BMW X5 and X6 Black Vermilion – Limited Edition

For the end of the year, BMW has prepared special editions of the X5 and X6 Black Vermilion models. With this limited series, BMW seeks to increase customer interest in both the European and American markets.

At the front is a grille with red vertical bars, while the body is painted in Frozen Black Metallic. Both models come with 22-inch wheels and specially designed red M Sport brake calipers, adjustable suspension and M Sport exhaust system.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in black leather with contrasting red stitching. There’s also a heated leather steering wheel, Edition logo on the cup holders, Harman Kardon audio system, front and rear floor mats finished in red.

Only the X5 Black Vermilio xDrive40i model will be offered in the US market. 350 copies of this model will be produced for U.S. market at a price of $ 82,300 plus $ 995 (destination), and production is expected to begin in late 2021.

At the beginning of August, the first copies are expected on the European market at a price of € 93,200 for the X5 and € 100,700 for the X6 models.

Source: BMW

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The Porsche 911 Hybrid should hit the market in 2023

The famous German car company Porsche is working hard on a hybrid version of its most famous model, which has been hiding behind the number 911 for decades. The car should arrive on the market in 2023.

After the electrified Porsche Taycan is accepted by customers, surpassing the 718 and 992 Series in sales, it is no longer a secret that the 911 will get its hybrid version.

In support of these claims are the facts that when presenting the current generation of the 911 (992), Porsche introduced a platform adapted to accommodate a hybrid system with batteries and an electric motor. The car is supposed to use a 400-volt battery unlike the Porsche Taycan which uses an 800 volt battery, and should be equipped with an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, which is also used in the Panamera.

Recently, images leaked showing a test prototype of the 911, on the Nürburgring Nordschleife racetrack, with a yellow sticker required during testing of hybrid models.

The specifications of the hybrid 911 are not known at this time, but some suggest that they should be better than what the 911 Turbo S has to offer.

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BMW 2 Series Coupe – New generation

BMW took the opportunity to present its new 2 Series Coupe for 2022 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

The new model will be produced in two versions (US market), M240i xDrive and M230i. As one of the favorite models of BMW fans, the 2er got a new grille with angular air intakes, and convex wheel arches. The standard 230i comes with chrome accessories, and a Shadowline package is available (optional).

The base model M230i is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo engine with 255 hp (190 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque. It will reach 60 mph in 5.5 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph. The standard M230i has an eight-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive, and is equipped with M Sport suspension (optional).

The more powerful M240i xDrive is powered by a 3.0-liter Turbo six-cylinder engine with 382 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 4.1 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph, as does the standard M230i. The M240i xDrive is equipped with all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission, as well as an adjustable M suspension.

Inside, there are heated front seats, a leather-wrapped sports steering wheel, an 8.8-inch or 10.25-inch (optional) infotainment system. For a better passenger atmosphere, the car is also equipped with a Harman Kardon audio system with 14 speakers.

BMW 2 Series Coupe European Edition

For the European market, BMW has prepared less powerful 2 Series versions: 220d, 220i and M240i xDrive.

The 220d is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel engine with 187 hp and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm). It reaches 62 in 6.9 seconds with a top speed of 147 mph.

The 220i is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 181 hp and 221 lb-ft (300 Nm). It reaches 62 mph in 7.5 seconds with a top speed of 147 mph.

The M240i xDrive is powered by a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine with 369 hp and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm). It reaches 62 in 4.3 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph.

Source: BMW