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2022 BMW M3 Touring will hit the market soon

January 26, 2022 M.K.

It took a long time for BMW to make a decision on the M3 Touring. After more than three decades, BMW’s response to concepts that competitors have been offering for years is in the final stages of testing.

The first BMW M3 Touring with the slogan “Same power in a new form” will be powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine with 480 hp (353 kW), in the standard version. The more powerful model will have more horsepower, more precisely 510 hp (375 kW) and 479 lb-ft (650 Nm) of torque.The M3 and Coupé M4 use the same engine.

Although there is no confirmation yet, rumors say the new station wagon will only be offered in combination with all-wheel drive and an 8-speed automatic gearbox. If we consider the power of the engine, it is certain that the performance will be higher than expected.

The BMW M3 Touring is not the first caravan to come out of the M department. So far, it has been offered in the Series 5 (E34 and E61), while the attempt based on the Series 3 (E46) in the end remained only a prototype.

The latest information says that the M3 Touring should hit the market at the end of this or the beginning of next year.

Source: BMWBlog

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BMW M8 Competition With New Body Kit

January 26, 2022 M.K.

With the information that BMW M8 Competition models will be powered only by V8 engines, the M department has prepared a special equipment package for potential customers that will be standard for all three versions (Coupé, Cabrio and Gran Coupé).

When it comes to powertrain, the BMW M8 has not undergone any changes. It is still powered by a 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine with 625 hp (460 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. It reaches 62 mph in 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 190 mph (306 km / h).

The exterior of the M8 is refreshed with LED lights housed in shaded enclosures, M compartment markings on the front / rear cover and on the rims. It will be offered in eight new body colors (Frozen Pure Gray metallic, Frozen Deep Gray metallic, Frozen Deep Green metallic, Frozen Tanzanite Blue metallic, Skyscraper gray mectallic, Brooklyn gray metallic and Isle of Man green metallic). It is equipped with 20-inch M light alloy wheels wrapped in high-performance 275/35 R 20 (front) and 285/35 R 20 (rear) tires.

Inside, the modern cockpit design delivers electrically adjustable / heated carbon front seats upholstered in a combination of leather and Alcantara. The previous smaller display has been replaced by a new 12.3-inch control display.

Source: BMW

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Cupra Leon VZ Cup

January 26, 2022 M.K.

Spanish carmaker Cupra has unveiled a new version of the Leon model, the Cupra Leon VZ Cup, which will be offered with petrol and hybrid powertrains.

The car is painted in a shade of blue and retains the look of its predecessor. It is equipped with carbon parts such as rear spoiler, dark aluminum side skirts, large suction cups on the bumpers, four exhaust pipe ends and a copper rear diffuser. There are also 19-inch Exclusive II rims with copper details that match the Cupra logo.

Inside, sportive bucket seats are upholstered in black or blue leather with a logo on the header. In front of the driver is a 10.25-inch digital cluster and a 10-inch infotainment system screen, while the control buttons are located on a three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel.

When it comes to powertrain, the Cupra Leon VZ Cup will be offered with a 2.0 TSI engine with 300 hp (221 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with a seven-speed automatic DSG transmission. Customers will also be able to choose a 1.4 TSI e-Hybrid engine with 245 hp (180kW) and 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with a six-speed automatic DSG transmission.