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BMW Vision Neue Klasse – The car of the future

IAA MOBILITY has started and it seems that German car manufacturers are the most active when it comes to new concepts and production cars. BMW is one of them, and the Bavarian company presented a concept with a vision of the future that pays respects to the past, BMW Vision Neue Klasse.

With this concept, BMW enters a new era of individual mobility, continuing on the path of the previously presented Vision Circular and Vision Dee concepts. “With the Neue Klasse concept, we are embarking on the largest investment in the history of the company. We are not only writing the next chapter of BMW, we are also writing a whole new book,” said Frank Weber, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG.

The car with a focus on clean vision with sharp and clean lines is equipped with a completely new front fascia, lots of glass, high design lounge interior, lovely fabrics and soft plastic. The interior is decorated with yellow lounge-style seats that we will hardly see in any other car, at least in the near future. There is also a new generation iDrive system as well as BMW Panoramic Vision which, on the lower part of the windshield, provides information such as navigation, speed and etc.

With new possibilities and solutions, the BMW Vision Neue Klasse provides a new experience, creating an insight into the new future. Also, BMW claims that this car will feature 30 percent more range, 30 percent faster charging, and 25 percent more efficiency.

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BMW M3 CS Limited Edition at the Nürburgring Nordschleife

The world’s most famous race track where car companies bring their sports cars to show their real potential and compete against the competition is the Nürburgring Nordschleife. This time it hosted one of the BMW cars, the BMW M3 CS Limited Edition.

BMW M3 CS Limited Edition at the Nürburgring Nordschleife

M3 CS Limited Edition is powered by a 3.0L inline-six biturbo engine with 550 hp (405 kW) and 479 lb-ft (650 Nm) of torque. That is more power compared to the standard M3 Competition, which has 510 hp (375 kW), but also 34 kg less. Power is sent to all wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 3.4 seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 302 km/h (188 mph).

The car is equipped with lightweight components such as a carbon hood, a titanium exhaust system, carbon front seat shells, and ultra-light 19 and 20-inch reinforced rims wrapped in 275/35/19 (front) and 285/30/20 (rear) Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2.

When it comes to the time achieved on the track, the BMW M3 CS Limited Edition covered the 22.8 kilometer long track in 7:28.760. That’s faster than the time achieved by the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Verde, as well as the BMW M5 CS.

Source: Nürburgring via YouTube

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X5 Protection VR6 is a new armored vehicle on the market

A few months ago, BMW unveiled a refreshed edition of its superpowerful SUV, the BMW X5. This muscle car is now also offered as an armored vehicle called the X5 Protection VR6.

The BMW X5 is powered by a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 engine with 523 hp (385 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque. It reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.9 seconds, which is significantly faster than the standard M60i which accelerates in 4.2 seconds, with a top speed of more than 210 km/h (130 mph). The difference is obvious, and the reason is primarily the additional weight of the vehicle (total weight is unknown).

At first glance, the armored X5 does not differ from the standard model. Even the two M bars behind the front double kidney radiator grille, the M side mirrors in high-gloss black, the roof racks from the BMW Individual package, as well as the two pairs of tailpipes typical of the M exhaust system are retained. So, the sporty look was kept as the first line of defense.

Additional bulletproof equipment includes steel panels on the doors, side frame and bulkheads, an armored trunk partition and an aluminum shrapnel shield under the body, a self-contained tank housing that can seal damage and prevent leaks should the tank be damaged. There is also a new suspension and brake system, to help support the extra weight of the vehicle.

Inside, the cabin is equipped with luxury, so that the passengers can enjoy the ride. The seats are upholstered in Sensafin leather, and additional equipment includes a 14.9-inch infotainment screen, a 12.3-inch screen in front of the driver, an intercom system for communicating with the environment, optional LED blinkers in the radiator grille, rear and roof blinkers with a horn, as well as roof antenna with additional receiver for digital radio. BMW offers a special driver training program for all customers.

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