JEREZ, Spain - A BMW Sauber mechanic suffered injuries after receiving an electric shock while testing a new hybrid engine system. The were running an F1.07C equipped with the Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) in an official test for the first time.
BMW Group products are officially the cleanest premium cars following independent, industry-wide research into CO2 emissions. The data, compiled by www.cleangreencars.co.uk, also shows that, through its EfficientDynamics programme, the BMW brand has the most improved average CO2 emissions of any premium manufacturer.
After 30 years, the BMW M1Procar Series made its comeback to the circuit today, Saturday, with a host of big names and a host of fun. Ten celebrity-manned examples of the close to 500 hp mid-engined racers delivered the first of two show races on the Hockenheimring as part of the support programme of the German Formula One Grand Prix.
BMW is releasing a racing version of the latest generation of its impressive M3 sports car. After one year development time, the BMW M3 designed specifically for motor racing has completed its first moments on the track. The 485bhp Race Version is clothed in a carbon-reinforced plastic body - helping it to weigh around the same as a Big Mac - and medium fries. Full press release below.
Hybrid technology in Formula One has been given the go-ahead and the development process is underway. Powered by a modified drive concept, the top category of motorsport is poised to enter a new dimension in 2009 – and deliver significant impetus for the development of standard production vehicles in the process.
Here’s a look at BMW’s recent launch of the 2009 7 Series in Moscow. With the motto “Never stand still”, the world’s most successful provider of premium segment automobiles had an hourglass almost twelve metres high built against the historic backdrop of St Basil’s Cathedral and the Kremlin.
Munich/Hinwil. The excitement is building at the BMW Sauber F1 Team ahead of its home GP at Hockenheim on 20th July. The team has conducted three days of testing at the circuit in the state of Baden-Württemberg in preparation for the race.
The new BMW 3 Series Saloon and the new BMW 3 Series Touring extend their lead further in terms of driving dynamics, premium quality and innovative technology.
When it comes to exclusively refining BMWs, HAMANN-Motorsport is one of the first addresses. Again, the Laupheim-based company gives proof to this by introducing its latest refinements for the new BMW 6-series. By developing an entire tuning programme not only for the coupé, but also the convertible, HAMANN-Motorsport renders an additional sportive and individual touch to the facelift already applied by BMW.
BMW Sauber F1 Team driver Nick Heidfeld has turned his season around, emerging from a recent barren spell just in time for his home race, the German Grand Prix at the Hockenheimring on 20th July:
Being the only (European) compact car with rear wheel drive, the BMW 1-Series has a exceptional position within this car segment. KW automotive now offers its well known coilover suspensions for this attractive coupe model to provide it with an even better handling quality. The KW coilovers are available as variant V1 in versions “basic” and stainless steel “inox-line” technology. Variants V2 and V3 are available in “inox-line” technology exclusively.
AACHEN – July 10, 2008: The traditional British International Motor Show is almost as old as the car: It took place for the first time back in 1903 in the legendary Crystal Palace, which was once built for the world exhibition in London.
Munich/Moscow. A unique vehicle presentation on Red Square in Moscow (Russia) on 8 July 2008 marked the start for the BMW Group of the countdown for the European market launch of the new BMW 7 Series in the autumn of this year. With the motto “Never stand still”, the world’s most successful provider of premium segment automobiles had an hourglass almost twelve metres high built against the historic backdrop of St Basil’s Cathedral and the Kremlin. With the largest hourglass in the world, BMW impressively presented its new flagship to around 400 international guests and Moscow citizens.
A 300 km/h top speed, 0-100 km/h in just 4,9 seconds, 375 hp and an engine’s peak torque of 420 Nm: These are the characteristics of the latest G-POWER development for the BMW Z4 3.0i.