LIGHT WEIGHT BMW M4 CSL IS COMING TO AUSTRALIA

Light weight BMW M4 CSL is coming to Australia later this year. It has a kerb weight to 1,625 kilograms, giving it a power-to-weight ratio of just 2.95 kilograms per hp (4.01 kg/kW). Interestingly it will only be a two-seater as 21 kilograms were saved by removing the rear seats and seat belts, integrating a partition and making the associated modifications to the luggage compartment. Using M Carbon full bucket seats reduced weight by around 24 kilograms compared with the standard seats fitted in the BMW M4 Competition Coupé. Chassis… Read more

BMW iX M60 WILL LAUNCH IN AUSTRALIA MID 2022

The all-new BMW iX M60 will launch in Australia in the middle of 2022. It is the third variant in the BMW iX line-up and represents the latest fully electric offering from the BMW M high performance brand following the BMW i4 M50, which launched in Australia in March. Launches of the iX M60 and i4 M50 models are significant developments in a year when BMW M celebrates its 50th anniversary. The iX M60 produces up to 455kW and 1100Nm of torque and accelerates from zero to 100km/h in just… Read more

BMW 3 SERIES UPDATED

The BMW 3 Series with revised styling and enhanced levels of equipment is coming to Australia later this year. It will have a redesigned kidney grille and the LED headlights are slimmer, the daytime driving lights are arranged in an inverted L shape. Adaptive LED Headlights, fitted as standard on the BMW M340i xDrive Sedan, are identifiable by the blue accents inside their covers. The adaptive LED headlights have cornering lighting and non-dazzling matrix high beam as well as variable light distribution. The rest of the BMW 3 Series range… Read more

BMW 2002

In March 1966 BMW introduced a new, smaller two-door body with similar engineering specifications to the previously introduced larger four-door sedans, but these cars only had 1.6 litre engines. In September 1967 a twin-carburettor, high compression model, the 1600TI was added to the range. With the arrival of new US emission regulations, it was found too difficult to bring the 1600TI into conformity with these regulations by simply adding twin carburettors so an alternative solution, adding more engine displacement, was adopted. The result was the 2002, with a single-carburettor two-litre… Read more

THE NEW BMW X1 AND X2 SPORT

BMW Australia has added to its Sport Collection with of the addition of X1 and X2 models. They will X1 Sport will begin to arrive in Australia in late May, while the X2 model will launch in the third quarter. BMW X1 sDrive18i Sport is limited to 100 units, priced at $55,900 driveaway. It has the following features: Metallic paint (Black Sapphire or Mineral White) 18-inch light alloy wheels Y-spoke 679, Bi-colour Orbit Grey Sensatec upholstery, black Interior trim black high gloss with highlight trim finisher Pearl Chrome BMW Head… Read more

BMW X3 AND X4 FROZEN EDITION

BMW Australia has introduced two new limited edition the X3 and X4 M40i Frozen Editions. They are painted in Frozen Deep Grey metallic paint finish. Only 37 are being imported; 17 of the X3 M40i Frozen Edition and 20 of the X4 M40i Frozen Edition They are finished exclusively in BMW Individual Frozen Deep Grey metallic and feature: M Shadow Line kidney grille in high-gloss black. Mirror caps in carbon fibre. Rear boot lid spoiler in carbon fibre (X4 M40i Frozen Edition only). M Sport brakes in high-gloss red. Sun… Read more

BMW 700

In 1957 BMW introduced the model 600 which was a four-seat alternative to the Isetta, a mini-car designed around a 247 cc BMW motorcycle engine. The 600 was a move in the direction of `real cars’ after Europe began to slowly return to normal following World War II when it became apparent that the market for semi-autos like the Isetta and Goggomobile was beginning to dry up. The 600 had a two-cylinder motorcycle engine and the first form of rear suspension with semi-trailing arms that became a normal engineering feature… Read more

DETAILS OF ENHANCED BMW M135i XDRIVE

BMW has provided us with details of the enhanced M135i xDrive which will arrive in Australia early in 2022. Modifications for the chassis result in precisely controllable driving characteristics even when pushing hard. The camber values for the front wheels have been increased to optimise absorption of lateral forces when cornering. A new “hydromount” has been attached the front suspension wishbones, while mounts for the trailing and control arms at the rear axle have been redesigned. Spring and damping systems have undergone recalibration, contributing to a significant improvement in roll… Read more

FULLY ELECTRIC BMW iX3

The just announced fully electric BMW iX3 will launch in Australia this November. Interestingly it will be fitted as standard with the M Sport package. Which makes sense as fully electric cars have instant response to the ‘throttle’ something that’s much loved by keen drivers. The amount of the raw material cobalt used in the high-voltage battery of the BMW iX3 has been reduced by around a third compared with the previous-generation battery in the 2019 BMW i3 model. The BMW iX3 is the first model to feature the fifth-generation… Read more

BMW 8 SERIES HERITAGE EDITION

Just nine BMW 8 Series Heritage Edition models are set to arrive in Australia for customer deliveries from October this year. It pays tribute to the 8 Series luxury sport grand tourer that was first launched in Australia 30 years ago. It will be sold with the 840i powertrain and in Coupé, Gran Coupé and Convertible bodies. They are powered by BMW’s TwinPower Turbo in-line six-cylinder engine with 250kW and 500Nm. It drives the rear wheels via an eight-speed Steptronic Sports transmission. Dynamic features are an M Sport differential, adaptive… Read more