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BMW M8 Competition With New Body Kit

With the information that BMW M8 Competition models will be powered only by V8 engines, the M department has prepared a special equipment package for potential customers that will be standard for all three versions (Coupé, Cabrio and Gran Coupé).

When it comes to powertrain, the BMW M8 has not undergone any changes. It is still powered by 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).

The exterior of the M8 is refreshed with LED lights housed in shaded enclosures, M compartment markings on the front / rear cover and on the rims. It will be offered in eight new body colors (Frozen Pure Gray metallic, Frozen Deep Gray metallic, Frozen Deep Green metallic, Frozen Tanzanite Blue metallic, Skyscraper gray mectallic, Brooklyn gray metallic and Isle of Man green metallic). It is equipped with 20-inch M light alloy wheels wrapped in high-performance 275/35 R 20 (front) and 285/35 R 20 (rear) tires.

Inside, the modern cockpit design delivers electrically adjustable / heated carbon front seats upholstered in a combination of leather and Alcantara. The previous smaller display has been replaced by a new 12.3-inch control display.

Source: BMW

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BMW V12 engines have come to an end

As BMW had previously announced, its V12 engines have come to an end. The story begins back in 1986, when they were first presented in a 5.0-liter edition in Series 7 (E32). That is why BMW will, in their honor, produce 12 special models of the BMW 7 Series M760i xDrive in the middle of the year, which will be powered by V12 engines for the last time.

The cars will have a V12 label on the boot lid and a plate with “THE FINAL V12” inscription on the sills and engine. They will be powered by a 6.6-liter V12 biturbo engine with 601 hp (447 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. That’s enough for a luxury BMW to reach 62 mph in 3.7 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph (250 km / h).

They will be equipped with special 20-inch wheels. It will have the inscription “1 OF 12” on the center console. Customers will be able to choose from 80 special body colors.

The cars will be delivered to customers in the United States in early July, at a price of about $ 200,000.

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BMW is working on a new generation of petrol and diesel engines

Although the pandemic and global shortage of semiconductors caused delays in production and distribution, sales of electric vehicles did not decrease. What so ever, last year saw sales growth of over 25 percent compared to 2020. However, that did not discourage companies, such as BMW, which do not want to give up petrol and diesel engines.

Many companies have opted for full electrification of their vehicles by the end of the decade, but there are also those that are persistent in their efforts to keep internal combustion engines on offer. Among them is BMW, which is working on a new generation of petrol, diesel, six-cylinder and eight-cylinder engines. It will take BMW several years to meet upcoming stringent emissions regulations, said BMW Development Director Frank Weber.

“With the six-cylinder engine alone, we are reducing CO2 emissions more massively than has ever been the case with a generation change. In order to reconcile emission requirements on the one hand and performance requirements on the other, we looked at the entire charge cycle and found a promising approach there, “Weber said.

We are sure that BMW will find the best solution in the “dance” between regulations on CO2 emissions and consumer demands.

Source: Auto Motor und Sport