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BMW XM Label is the fastest hybrid at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is an annual automobile hillclimb held in Colorado, USA, in which BMW entered with the XM Label but failed to complete the climb. It was an infamous attempt for the Bavarian company, which decided to successfully complete the almost 20-kilometer long track in the second attempt. They succeeded in doing so with a time of ten minutes and 48.60 seconds, setting the best time in the hybrid SUV category.

The BMW XM Label is powered by a 4.4-liter biturbo V8 engine combined with an electric motor totaling 738 hp (550 kW) and 738 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) of torque. It reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.8 seconds with a limited top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).

The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb course is 19.98 kilometers long and has 156 turns, and the finish line is located at 4,302 meters above sea level. The car was equipped with a roll cage and behind the wheel was BMW’s sports driving instructor Matt Mullins.

When it comes to SUVs, the record time on this track was set in 2022 by the Lamborghini Urus. Lamborghini achieved a time of ten minutes and 32.06 seconds.

Source: BMW

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Mercedes-AMG G63 is the best selling AMG model in Europe

According to the Global Automotive Market Research Company that provides analysis on market trends, car pricing and comparisons, JATO Dynamics, the Mercedes-AMG G63 is the best-selling AMG model in Europe, and this is the result of the increase in sales of luxury and sports models in Europe in the first eight months in 2023.

Although inflation and rising prices in Europe prevent most residents from renewing their fleet, it does not prevent those who have extra money to fulfill their dreams and buy new sports cars. In the first half of 2023, BMW sold 19,600 M sports cars in Europe. That’s a 58% increase compared to the same period in 2022. The company delivered 16,400 cars in the US, and the new XM SUV was the most popular with 1,171 units.

Another German brand, Mercedes-AMG sold 13,700 units in Europe, an increase of 57% compared to the first half of 2022. The Mercedes-AMG SL convertible was the most popular, but not enough to overtake the G63 AMG SUV. According to these statistics, one in four AMG buyers opted for the ultra-popular G63 SUV.

Source: JATO Dynamics

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2024 BMW 530e and 550e xDrive

Earlier this year, BMW presented the new generation of the Series 5, which for the first time comes as a fully electric model. Now, two plug-in drive options with a mild 48-volt hybrid system and all-wheel drive are coming to market, the 530e and 550e xDrive.

The 530e is powered by a 2.0L four-cylinder turbo gasoline engine that, in combination with the hybrid system (eDrive), develops 299 hp (220 kW) and 332 lb-ft (450 Nm) of peak torque. The engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. It reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.3 seconds with a top speed of 230 km/h (143 mph), and has a range of 103 km.

The more powerful 550e xDrive is powered by a 3.0L in-line six-cylinder engine combined with an electric motor with a total power of 489 hp (360 kW) and 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62mph (100 km/h) in 4.3 seconds with a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

Both models are equipped with a 19.4 kWh battery, which can be charged at chargers or recharged while driving. According to WLTP norms, the average gasoline consumption in both cases is from 0.6 to one liter per 100 kilometers, and in a situation where only the electric motor is used, the top speed is 140 km/h.

When it comes to price, the 530e costs 65,300 euros, while the more powerful 550e xDrive costs 77,300 euros.

Source: BMW

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2024 BMW 530e and 550e xDrive