Hartge Presents New Tuning Program for the BMW 116d

If you're looking for a bit more oomph for your new BMW 116d, you may want to check out Hartge's latest tuning program for the entry-level diesel version of the three- and five-door 1-Series hatchback. The specific package consists of performance improvements that come in the form of an upgraded ECU that boosts the 2.0-liter turbo diesel's output from 115HP and 260Nm of torque to 143HP and 315Nm (232 lb-ft).

There's also a sport suspension kit that adds new springs which lower the 116d's ride height by 25mm as well as a sport exhaust system. And if you're still not content, Hartge will have no problem upgrading your bimmer with a numerous aero parts and a new set of alloy wheels and tires.

2010 BMW 1-Series: Coupe Gets 2.0-liter Engines, New Sport and LifeStyle Editions for the Hatch

BMW's 1-Series range is entering the 2010 model year with two new engines returning up to 52.mpg US for the coupe and two additional special edition versions for the three- and five-door hatchback models. Starting off with the 1 Series Coupe, the Bavarian automaker is enhancing the two-door model's lineup with the addition of the 120i Coupe that is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder direct-injection gasoline engine developing 170HP at 6,700 rpm and peak torque of 210Nm /155 lb-ft at 4,250 rpm.

The gasoline engine accelerates the 120i Coupe from zero to 100km/h (62mph) in 7.8 seconds and offers a top speed of 224km/h or 149 mph. Average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle is rated at 6.6lt/100km or 35.7mpg US with CO2 emissions of 153gr/km.

The second new model to join the range is the 118d Coupe that features a 2.0-liter turbo diesel churning out 143HP at 4,000 rpm and 300Nm /221 lb-ft of torque between 1,750 and 2,500 rpm. With this power plant that is linked to a 6-speed manual gearbox, the 118d Coupe goes from a standstill to 100 km/h (62mph) in 9.0 seconds and reaches a top speed of 210km/h or 130mph while returning an average fuel consumption of just 4.5lt/100km or 53.2mpg US with a CO2 emission rating of 119gr/km.

Both the 118d and 120i Coupe will be go on sale in Europe in September.

Other new models as of September 2009 are the Lifestyle and Sport Editions which will be available with all engine variants of the three- and five-door hatchback versions of the 1-Series. Highlights of the Lifestyle Edition include the exclusive Marrakesh Brown Metallic paint with matching interior trim and upholstery, additional exterior components in body color and chrome-plated tailpipes as well as specific 17-inch light-alloy rims in five-spoke design.

The Sport Edition models come as standard with the M Sports Package which includes the M Aerodynamics Package, a sports suspension set-up as well as 17-inch light-alloy wheels in dual-spoke design. Furthermore, the BMW 130i and BMW 123d feature 18-inch light-alloy wheels in Ferric Grey paintwork available as an option also on the other model variants.

Other features included in the package are the Blackline rear lights, exterior components in body colour, Shadow Line on the window shaft covers and side window surrounds, foglamps and chrome-plated tailpipes on the exhaust

Inside, the Sport Edition comes with a set of front passenger sport seats, chrome-plated entry trim bearing the name "BMW Edition", stainless-steel pedals, an M footrest, an M sports steering wheel, an M gearshift lever in soft nappa leather, interior trim in Aluminium Glacier Silver and roof lining in anthracite color.

Hartge Releases New Aero Parts for BMW 1-Series

BMW tuning specialist Hartge has launched a new assortment of aero add-ons and sport exhaust systems for the 1-Series. Available parts include a front lip spoiler, rear diffuser, side skirts, roof and boot lid spoilers, carbon casings for the exterior mirrors, inserts for the lower air vents, decals and the not so necessary, Hartge emblems. The tuner has also released two new sport exhaust systems with four tailpipes for the 125i and 135i models with the M Aerodynamic package.

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

BMW Reportedly Working on 1.3-liter and 1.8-liter Turbo Engines with 163 to 321HP

It's a rumor we've been hearing about since the beginning of the decade; BMW's turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engines, yet up until now, the only small capacity turbo unit we've seen from the Bavarian group is the MINI's 1.6-liter engine that was co-developed with PSA Peugeot-Citroen. Now, Britain's Sky Motoring is reporting that BMW is well ahead in the development of not only a 1.8-liter turbocharged four pot, but also a smaller 1.3-liter 3-cylinder unit, both of which will be available in the next generation 1- and 3-Series models.

The author of the article does not state where he got the information from, but he does give out detailed output and torque figures for all the possible variants of the two turbocharged engines. For example, the 1.3-liter 3-cylinder engine is said to be offered in three guises with 163, 201 and 241HP while the larger four-cylinder unit in two variants with 273 and 321HP. That means that the 1.3L unit tops out at an amazing 185hp per liter while the 1.8L at 178HP per liter.

The numbers are suspiciously high for a pair of gasoline engines designated to find their way under the hood of mainstream models such as the 1-Series, so for the time being and until we hear something new, this story remains in 'Rumorville'

Source: Sky , Via: Autoblog.com

Find of the Day: BMW 1-Series GTR Racer

There's no info on this heavily modified BMW 1-Series 5-door hatch other than it was built in Germany by Flossman. And even though it does it for all the wrong reasons (M3 side air vents, jumbo jet-style rear wing etc) it definitely caught our attention. The window sticker says something about 970kg (2,138lbs) and 340PS, but your guess is good as ours if it's an actual race car or a street car modified to look like a racer.

Via: Bespokeventures

BMW 135i "tii" to take on F1 car and Holden V8 Supercar at 2009 Australian GP

A street-legal BMW 135i Coupe bearing the 'tii' livery will race against a Holden Commodore V8 Supercar and a BMW Sauber Formula 1 car at the "Ultimate Speed Comparison" event that takes place at this year's Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. The tii-branded 135i Coupe features a number of performance and cosmetic upgrades from the BMW Performance stable, all of which are available for order. The event is more of a crowd-pleasing spectacle than anything else as the small bimmer is seriously outmatched in terms of performance from both of its race-spec rivals.

The 135i Coupe "tii" has been fitted with a full BMW Performance aerodynamic package, road holding suspension set up, cross drilled and weight saving brake package, and 18-inch light-alloy wheels. Carbon fibre mirror covers and carbon fibre look bonnet with integrated roof and boot sports stripes, complete the changes over the standard car.

There are no mods under the hood with the 135i retaining the stock 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-six with 306HP that launches the car from zero to 100 km/h (62mph) in 5.3 seconds and on to an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h or 155mph.

Piloting the BMW 135i at this year's Ultimate Speed Comparison will be motoring journalist Paul Gover. Christian Klien will be at the helm of the BMW Sauber F1 race car while Greg Murphy will take on both BMW's in his Holden Commodore V8 Supercar.

The Ultimate Speed Comparison will be held on five separate occasions during the race weekend of the Australian GP. The event is run with a timed handicap, giving each car a chance at taking line honors.

Via: Worldcarfans

Ultimate Speed Comparison times:

11.40am Thursday 26 March

4.25pm Thursday 26 March

2.15pm Friday 27 March

1.00pm Saturday 28 March

1.10pm Sunday 29 March

BMW 1-Series Spotted with CSL-Style Carbon Roof

Could it be that BMW is readying an M-prepped "tii" variant of its current-generation 1-Series hatchback? Well, despite the fact that we do not have any such information from our Bavarian insiders, a reader of Car Magazine, Rainer Wargitsch, captured this Munich license-plated BMW 1-Series three-door hatchback with a carbonfibre rooftop. As a rule, BMW reserves this feature for its "M" division sport cars like the previous M3 CSL and the latest M3 and M6 models.

We're not in the habit of running into conclusions without any hard facts, but we could agree with the folks over at Car Magazine that claim that BMW might be preparing a sportier, limited-run version of the 1-Series hatch (quite possibly, based on the twin-turbocharged 135i) in the likes of the previous-generation M3 CSL.

Via: Car Magazine

2012 BMW 1-Series Supersport: The M1 Coupe with a Twin-Turbo Four-Banger

In addition to the three- and five-door hatchbacks, coupe, convertible and quite possibly, Shooting Brake, SAV (three-door version of the X1 SUV) and Gran Turismo (something in the likes of the 5-Series PAS) variants of the next-generation 1-Series that's due in 2011, Car Magazine claims that BMW is also readying an M division-prepped Supersport model. While it won't carry the M1 badge because of the synergies created with the firm's iconic mid-engined supercar of the 70s, the Supersport model is exactly that; an M version of the 1-Series Coupe.

As you can see in the above sketch from Car Magazine, the 1-Series Coupe Supersport will supposedly receive a pair of round headlamps as a homage to its spiritual predecessor, the famous 2002 series and especially, the 2002 tii model.

Though BMW has not released any information whatsoever on the car, it is claimed that the 1-Series Supersport will equipped by a new, high-revving, twin-turbocharged four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 2.0- or 2.2-liters producing somewhere around 300HP. Power of course will be sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual or alternatively, a double-clutch semi-automatic transmission.

Via: Car Magazine

BMW 135i Coupe with 350HP Tuned by Hartge

In its never-ending quest to satisfy the power-thirsty tuning crowd, Hartge has developed a new performance package for the BMW 135i Coupe that gives the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six a power boost of 44 HP through a new ECU module raising total output to 350 HP at 5,600 rpm and maximum torque to 480 Nm (lb-ft 354) at 2950 rpm. The Hartge prepped 135i Coupe dashes from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.8 sec or half a second faster than its standard brother while it achieves a top speed of 280 km/h or 174 mph. Despite the increased performance, Hartge supports that average fuel consumption is the same as the standard model, at 9.2 lt/100 km or 25.6 mpg. -Continued

Engine tuning aside, Hartge’s performance pack for the BMW 135i Coupe includes a full bodykit that consists of a front spoiler lip, roof spoiler, lip for boot lid, rear diffuser and side sills complemented by 20-inch alloy wheels fitted with Pirelli P-Zero Nero tires (245 / 30 ZR 20 front and rear) and a 25 mm lower sports suspension. Other improvements include a sports exhaust system, decals and Hartge logos and a set of carbon (silver or black) casings for the exterior mirrors.

HARTGE also offers a 3-spoke leather steering wheel with silver (or black) carbon inserts. The same material is used for the interior trim for the dash board, gear lever panelling and door handles. The interior enhancements are completed by an illuminated gear knob, including an alcantara gaiter for the 6-speed manual gear box and the handbrake handle in a combination of leather and aluminium. If you live in Germany, a fully equipped 135i Coupe by HARTGE will set you back by €48,162.14, excluding VAT.