BMW could be set to expand its 1 Series lineup by 2015 with the introduction of a BMW 1 Series four-door sedan. The sedan would join the current hatch, convertible and coupe layouts. At the moment, it is pure speculation. Reports predict BMW will be looking to take on its […]
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2012 BMW M5 manual transmission announced
BMW has announced a six-speed manual transmission option for the mighty 2012 BMW M5. The option was recently revealed at a private event in California, USA. Unfortunately, the manual option will not be introduced in Australia. PerformanceDrive spoke with BMW Australia’s Scott Croaker about the chance of getting a stick-shift […]
BMW M: 40 years of race-bred road cars
This year, and this month, BMW M celebrates its 40th birthday. We thought we’d take a look at the history of BMW’s motorsport division, and some of the awesome cars it has produced over the years. According to the dictionary, the definition of a sports car is: a small, high-powered […]
2014 BMW M3 to get straight-six engine – confirmed
There has been a number of rumours and reports circulating lately, speculating the potential powerplant for the upcoming 2014 BMW M3. A straight-six engine has now been confirmed. Speaking with BMW enthusiast forum Bimmerpost, BMW president of BMW North America, Mr. Ludwig Willisch, confirmed that the next M3 will feature […]
2012 BMW 3 Series crushed, awarded IIHS Top Safety Pick
The all-new, all-turbo 2012 BMW 3 Series has been awarded Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in the US. The new sports sedan is yet to be tested by Australia’s ANCAP. When a vehicle is awarded Top Safety Pick by the IIHS, it basically means it […]
Video: Electric 1995 BMW M3 with 313kW set for Pikes Peak
A very interesting video has surfaced online, showing a fully electric 1995 BMW M3. The custom car will take part in the 2012 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in July. In standard form, the 1995 BMW M3 (first-gen E36) comes with a 3.0-litre naturally aspirated straight-six engine. It produces 210kW […]
2012 BMW M6 MotoGP safety car revealed
BMW has revealed the 2012 BMW M6 MotoGP safety car, dressed in full BMW M livery. The car’s first assignment will be at this weekend’s Nurburgring 24 Hours event in Germany. Apart from the obvious exterior colour scheme, the BMW M6 MotoGP safety car also features some discreet styling and […]
G-Power Hurricane RRs BMW M5 100th edition gets power boost
Famous BMW tuner G-Power is commemorating its 100th Hurricane build, and to celebrate it has come up with a special edition Hurricane RRs which gets a 22kW power boost. It might not sound like much of a boost, but in its original form, the G-Power Hurricane RR M5 produces 588kW. […]