VIDEO: BMW X6M 555HP V8 Turbo on the Race Track

Here's some new video footage of BMW's M-badged X6 SAV on the race track. Like its X5M twin, the X6M comes with a new 4.4-liter twin - turbo V8 engine delivering a maximum output of 555 horsepower and a peak torque of 680Nm or 501-lbs/ft. Power is distributed to all four wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission with the Bavarian firm claiming that it's high-performance crossover accelerates from zero to 100km/h (62mph) in just 4.7 seconds. Hit the jump to watch the video or click here to read more about the X5M and X6M.

Unbelievable: German Driver Buys His 135th BMW!

Say hello to Klaus Hammerschmidt, a 73-year-old retired entrepreneur from Germany that has received the keys to his 135th BMW car, a spanking new 507HP M6 coupe equipped with the Competition Package. Talk about a loyal customer... The 73 year-old's first bimmer was a 1800ti from 1963. If you do the math, that comes to an average of 2.9 BMWs per year. All in all, BMW said that Klaus owned 26 BMW M-division models, 29 BMW Alpina cars and 80 other BMWs. Hit the jump to watch a short video of Klaus receiving his M6.

VIDEO: BMW 'Joyful' Promo Film with Some Neat Classics

The maker of 'The Ultimate Driving Machine' has released a new promotional video featuring past, current and feature production and concept bimmers such as the Z1 and Z8 roadsters, M3 E30, 2002 Convertible and the controversial 5-Series GT. As with the Z4 Roadster, the Bavarians chose to use the 'Joy' slogan in their latest film. As you can see in the video, BMW overdid it with the joy theme as everyone is smiling like a Cheshire cat on dope. And oh, for those that don't understand a word of German, no need to panic as we've added an official translation right after the jump.

Translation: We are a car company. But we don't just make cars. We make time machines, Build Snowplows, And create works of art.

We inspire fans, And fan clubs. We are efficient and dynamic. We even shape the future.

We realized a long time ago that what you make people feel is just as important ... as what you make. And at BMW we make Joy.

VIDEO: Russian BMW M3 Coupe-Convertible Chromed from Top to Bottom

Chrome-painting was never our cup of tea but when it comes to style /fashion /design etc, everyone is entitled to their own opinion. This particular creation is the work of a Russian tuning firm called Dereiter Racing - and yes, we did notice the American flag waving outside the shop. Regardless of your taste buds, the mirror-like chrome paint finish on the M3 Coupe-Convertible seems well executed. Check out the car for yourselves in the video after the jump.

VIDEO: BMW X1 SUV Promo Film from Presentation in Mallorca

Blame our corrupted minds, but for a moment there we thought BMW was trying to tell us something with their choice of letters on the final prototype model's license plates... But anyway, this is the first official promotional video of the soon-to-be revealed, X1 crossover. The short film, which was shot at the same location as the media presentation of the X1 in Mallorca in late May, tries to show us the 'joyful' character of the compact-sized SAV on- and off-road. Follow the jump for the video or click here for a high-res photo album and more details on the X1.

VIDEO: 2010 BMW 5-Series Prototype Gets Pulled Over by German Police!

Believe it or not, a 2010 BMW 5-Series sedan test mule was pulled over by German police on the Autobahn and the incident was briefly filmed by a camera woman from 'TVnews Hessen' that happened to be at the right place, at the right time - or at least that's the word on the street. According to the German media, the officers found the riveted-body of the BMW 5-Series prototype suspicious so they decided to take a closer look at the car - yeah right, as if it's the first time that cops see a camouflaged car on the Autobahn... But anyway. Skip the jump to watch the video that includes exterior and interior footage of the bimmer (allegedly a 535d) as it was inspected by the police. - Hat tip to Marcus!

VIDEO: BMW 130i tii Short Film is all about Bimmer Love

The crew over at 'Format67' have created an beautiful high quality short film on a tii-accesorized BMW 130i and the driver's attempts to tune the RWD three-door hatchback to beat a Jaguar XF. Kinda like a short scene from a Fast and Furious movie but without Vin Diesel, the flashy girls and the Japanese ricers. Definitely worth 4 minutes and 52 seconds of your time. Hat tip to Timothy for the link.

Via: 1addicts

VIDEO: BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo - First Driving Footage

Yep, it's another post on our 'beloved' BMW 5-Series GT. Following the release of an animated film on the series-based adaptation of the Progressive Activity Sedan (PAS) concept, BMW issued a 'real-life' video of the Gran Turismo that includes driving shots as well as interior and exterior views of the car. Click through to see the GT on the road and tell us if the video helped change your opinion on the car's design.

VIDEO: BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Animated for Your 'Pleasure'

Following yesterday's leak, there was no point in holding on to the release of the 5-Series Gran Turismo for the weekend, so BMW went ahead and released all it has on its newest model including an animated video that shows off the car in and out. After its world premiere in Frankfurt this September, the 5-Series GT will go on sale in Europe in late October with prices in Germany set at €55,200 (about $76,000 USD) for the 245HP 530d GT, €55,700 (around $76,000) for the 306HP 535i GT and €75,300 (approx $103,700) for the range topping 408HP 550i GT.

Just to get a rough idea of BMW's pricing tactics in other markets, in Germany, the 530d, 535i and 550i cost €2,700, €3,200 and €800 less than their respective X6 counterparts.

VIDEO: Tour of BMW Roadsters at Concorso d'Eleganza

BMW's roadster models had a prominent place at this year's Concorso d'Eleganza show that took place at the Grand Hotel Villa dEste at Lake Como in Italy, this past April. Aside from the modern Z4 hardtop roadster and Z3, there were many classic production models such as the 3218, 315-1 and 319-1 as well as concept cars like the futuristic the GINA Light Visionary Model and Bertone's 1969 BMW 2800 Spicup that was only recently discovered somewhere in the Netherlands and restored to its former glory. Follow the jump to watch the film.

VIDEO: 2011 BMW M5 Gone in 12 Seconds

This 12-second long video hypothetically shows a prototype version of the next-generation BMW M5 sedan that's expected about a year after the introduction of the new 5-Series Sedan and Touring models in 2010. There's no way of being 100 percent sure if it's an M5 or not, but it certainly sounds the part. The new M5 will be powered by the same 555HP 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine found in the X5M and X6M sporty crossovers.

Via: Luxevelocity

Video: BMW X5M and X6M Hit the Track and the Road

Time to get a taste of BMW's new X5M and X6M in action with the first official video clips of the sporty crossovers that are powered by a new 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine producing a maximum output of 555 horsepower from 5,750–6,000 rpm. The X5M and X6M videos include driving footage on the road and on the track as well as beauty -well, at least not in the literal sense of the word...- shots of the vehicles' interior and exterior.

Video: BMW X5 M and X6 M Prototypes with 500HP+ Bi-Turbo V8

As we have been officially informed from BMW's dedicated minisite, in less than three weeks time, on April 4, the Bavarian automaker will take the covers off the first ever 'M' variants of the X5 and X6 crossovers. While we've already seen official video clips of both prototype models, in one of the latest episodes of Grip, a German TV car show on RTL 2, we get the chance to see new footage of the X5 M and X6 M during the development phase of the two vehicles.

Both the X5 M and X6 M will be powered by a twin-scroll turbocharged V8 engine developing somewhere north of 500-horsepower. It should be noted that the same engine will replace BMW's naturally-aspirated 5.0-liter V10 unit on the next-generation M5 and M6 models.

Via: Motor Spain

Video: BMW X1 Concept SUV

Introduced ahead of its Paris Show world premier on October 2, the X1 Concept is essentially a lightly camouflaged version of the road-going model that will hit BMW’s dealerships in late 2009. Sitting right under the X3 in the Bavarian brand’s SUV/Crossover range, the X1 will be equipped with BMW’s ‘xDrive’ four-wheel drive system as standard. Under the hood expect to see a wide range of 4 and 6-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines, hooked up to six-speed manual and automatic transmissions. Click here for the official image gallery or follow the jump to watch the video. -Continued

BMW X1 Concept Teaser Video Released!

Automakers are just dying to tease us at this year’s Mondial De L’Automobile show in Paris. The latest car manufacturer to release some sort of teaser is BMW that just launched a cryptic video confirming our inside report that it will indeed present a concept version of its forthcoming entry-level SUV model, the X1, at next month's Paris Show. The production version of BMW’s baby SUV which will compete against the likes of the Toyota RAV4 and VW Tiguan is expected to arrive in global markets by late 2009 or early 2010. Hit the break to check out bimmer’s video along with some teaser shots we took from the film. -Continued

Dogfight Video: Lexus IS-F vs BMW M3 Sedan

Fifth-Gear’s Tiff Needell and Jason Plato pit one of the most desirable V8 sport sedans of our time, the BMW M3 Sedan against its newest rival from the Land of Rising Sun, the Lexus IS-F. To spice things up, the British duo also invites three young blonde femme-fatales connected to heart rate monitors to see which sport sedan will make their hear beat faster during a fast lap around the racetrack. Check out the two part video right after the jump, it’s definitely worth it. -Continued

BMW M3 Sedan vs Lexus IS-F: PART I



BMW M3 Sedan vs Lexus IS-F: PART II