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Gold-plated BMW M535i with 500 hp

The YouTube channel Hand Built Cars has released a video of a modified BMW 5 Series, E28 generation. It is a model BMW E28 M535i that has undergone visual and engine improvements.

The BMW E28 M535i is painted in a shade of purple. It is equipped with five-spoke black chrome rims, air suspension, as well as exterior details gilded with 24-carat gold, including a radiator grille. The interior has been changed, compared to the basic model, and it contains a protective cage, and it is decorated with numerous purple decorations.

The base BMW E28 M535i is powered by an inline-six petrol engine with 215 hp (160 kW) and 228 lb-ft (310 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. It reaches 62 mph in 7.2 seconds with a top speed of 143 mph (230 km / h). After improvements, the installation of a large turbocharger and a new intake system, engine power has been increased to an impressive 500 hp. That has been achieved.

Source: BMWBlog

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1991 BMW E30 M3 Convertible sold for $ 100,000

Since 1985, when the first M3 model was presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show, BMW has so far produced more than 18,000 examples of the E30 M3, of which less than 800 are Convertible. One such example, a 1991 BMW E30 M3 convertible, was sold in Irvine (California) for $ 100,000.

The car is equipped with heated front seats, electronic windows, M steering wheel and gear lever. It has the original documentation including the service book. The tires as well as the oil have recently been changed. It is in good condition, considering that it is a 30-year-old car with 81,300 miles (130,906 km).

Inside, there are M Tech fabric upholstery in combination with gray leather on the side supports, door panel parts and dashboard. Minor traces of use can be seen, which is negligible.

The BMW E30 M3 Convertible is powered by a 2.3-liter naturally aspirated inline-four engine with 215 hp (158 kW) and 170 lb-ft (230 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox.

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The BMW i7 continues testing in southern Europe

Following recently published official photos from testing on the edge of the Arctic Circle, the BMW i7 has moved to significantly different climatic conditions at an unknown location in southern Europe.

The luxury BMW i7 will be premiered to the public next year, with a new generation of the 7 Series that will continue to use internal combustion engines. It is already known that the Bavarian response to similar models offered primarily by German competition will be powered by two electric motors whose potential will be distributed to both axles.

“Endurance test in the hot regions of various countries and continents serves in particular to test and safeguard all components of the electric drive system,” said BMW.

The BMW i7 will be powered by one electric motor at the front and two electric motors at the rear with a total output of around 650 horsepower. It will be equipped with a 120-kWh battery pack, sufficient for a range of 435 miles (700 kilometers).

The arrival of the BMW i7 has been announced for 2023, while the Series 7 is coming next year.

Source: BMW Blog