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The BMW i3 is leaving the US market

BMW announced that it will stop production of the Model i3 for the American market from July.

One of the first purpose-built cars and a pioneer in the use of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastics and aluminum, it did not achieve the sales expected in the US. Since 2015, sales of this model have been gradually declining, so that in 2020, slightly more than 1,500 units were sold.

“The success of the BMW i3 and the experience gained in developing and manufacturing it have laid the groundwork for the next generation of BMW electric vehicles – the fully electric BMW iX Sports Activity Vehicle and the BMW i4 Gran Coupe, both of which arrive in the U.S. early next year,” BMW said in a statement.

This does not mean that BMW will reduce supply in the US. From next year, the i3 will be replaced by the BMW i4 eDrive40 with a more powerful electric motor.

The BMW i4 will be powered by an electric motor with an 83.9 kWh battery and a range of 300 miles, which will produce 335 hp and 317 lb-ft of torque. The BMW i4 will reach 62 mph in 5.7 seconds with a top speed of 118 mph.

Source: Carscoops

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BMW 8 Frozen Black Edition and the BMW X5 Pleasure Edition – For the Japanese Market Only

BMW has prepared special editions of its two models only for Japanese customers. These are a special series of the BMW 8 Frozen Black Edition and the BMW X5 Pleasure Edition, and each model will be produced in just 20 copies.

The X5 Pleasure Edition offers a comfortable driving package at an affordable price. The package includes a choice of body color, 21-inch wheels, adjustable air suspension, advanced driving assistance technology. The seats are upholstered in leather, while the trims are made of ash wood.

The Pleasure Edition is powered by a 3.0-liter six-cylinder diesel engine with 286 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque. The car is based on the X5 xDrive30d and will sell for around $ 93,000.

The BMW 8 Frozen Black Edition is based on the 840i model. The body, brake calipers, grilles, tailpipes are done in black. Inside, the cabin is upholstered in Merino leather and Alcantara. The car comes with 20 inch 728M wheels.

The Frozen Black Edition is powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine with 335 hp and 368 lb-ft of torque. The engine is paired with a manual eight-speed transmission. The car will cost around $ 135,340 (Coupe) or $ 136,240 (Gran Coupe).

Source: BMW

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The new BMW M3

The new BMW M3 has shown its capabilities on the Nürburgring. It is the successor to the M3 generation, well known to BMW car fans.

For 2021, BMW has prepared two versions of the M3 model. First of all, there’s the base version with a 3.0-liter twin-turbo six-cylinder engine with 473 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque. Those who want more power, can choose a more powerful version with 503 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque. The M3 model is equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, while an eight-speed automatic transmission is available for the more powerful version.

The basic version comes with rear-wheel drive, while the more powerful version is provided with all-wheel drive. The base M3 reaches 60 mph in 4 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph. The more powerful model accelerates to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 180 mph.

Inside, the M3 is equipped with new reinforced carbon fiber seats and a 12.3-inch digital touch screen. There’s also a new steering wheel with buttons that allow the driver to switch to sporty driving mode.

The price of the base model is $ 70,895, while the price of the Competition model is slightly higher, $ 73,795.

Source: BMW