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BMW and Alpina have become one

After 57 years of successful cooperation, the German car brand BMW and the tuner Alpina have become one. This news was announced yesterday by the BMW Group.

BMW is currently silent on the financial details of the takeover. According to the contract signed two years ago, Alpina will upgrade the models of the Bavarian car giant in its plants in the German city of Buchloe by the end of 2025. After that, all Alpina employees will become employees of BMW or its partners. Buchloe remains one of the bases where Alpina will provide spare parts and service for its cars. Also, the restoration of Alpina’s older editions will be on offer soon.

According to a recent announcement from both companies, the reason for this decision is electrification and automation. So now Alpina will have access to all the resources and engineering knowledge of BMW, which will provide the company with a better future.

Last year was the best in the history of the German tuner Alpina. More than 2,000 cars have been delivered, and engineers are currently preparing their new creations based on BMW’s redesigned 3 Series and BMW X7.

Source: BMW

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BMW has engine problems

Again, BMW is having problems with a potential engine fire, which is the third time in the past 5 years. Due to this problem, the German car manufacturer BMW has to recall over a million vehicles.

NHTSA warned about this problem, while the German manufacturer announced that they are currently working on a solution that can be expected in a few months. BMW has warned drivers, if they smell smoke, to turn off the engine and go to safety.

This problem applies to vehicles manufactured from 2006 to 2013, which includes Series 3, 5, 1, X5, X3 and Z4 cars. All BMW owners can check to see if their cars are affected at https://www.nhtsa.gov/.

According to a BMW report, the fire could have been caused by the heater for the positive crankcase ventilation valve. So far, there have been less than ten fires, none of which have caused an accident or injury.

In 2017 and 2019, BMW recalled 740,000 and 184,000 vehicles in the US.

Source: ABC, BMW

News, Tuning

BMW M8 Competition with 775 hp

Three years ago, BMW introduced the M8 Competition as the best of its offering. It is a very powerful car with a V8 engine and 625 hp. However, the German tuner Wheelsandmore thinks they can make it even better.

The car received a special equipment kit, which brings a handcrafted stainless steel exhaust system with flap control, adjustable stainless steel coilover suspension on the front and rear axles, 20 inch and 21 inch wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires, KW springs that lower the car by 25 mm and adjustable KW V4 shock absorbers.

When it comes to powertrain, the tuner offers several options. Stage 1 brings software optimization with modified maps, which offers 720 hp (530 KW) and 656 lb-ft (890 Nm) of torque. Stage 2 brings software optimization with modified maps, which offers 775 hp (570 KW) and 671 lb-ft (910 Nm) of torque.

The tuner also offers a performance increase with tuning box for the new BMW M8 models, which delivers 690 HP (507 kW) and 656 lb-ft (890 Nm) of torque.

The base BMW M8 Competition is powered by a 4.4-liter V8 engine with 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).

These are the prices of the upgrade:

  • KW coil springs cost EUR 1,092;
  • stainless steel coilover suspension EUR 5,767;
  • 20 inch forged rims with central locking adapter system EUR 19,700;
  • 21 inch 6SPORZ² rims EUR 12,089;
  • 20 and 21 inch FIWE rims EUR 14,530;
  • Stage 1 increase in power EUR 2,499;
  • Stage 2 increase in power EUR 7,500;
  • tuning box EUR 3,450;
  • exhaust system EUR 5,380.
    All prices include 19% VAT.

Source: Wheelsandmore