Photos: New BMW Z4 at BMW Welt in Munich

Friday, 05. 15. 2009  –  Category: Features, Main

On our recent visit to Munich, we were not surprised to find that BMW had pulled out all the stops in their presentation of the new E89 Z4 at the BMW Welt. The double helix section of BMW’s architectural showcase was entirely dedicated to the recently revealed roadster, so we took to opportunity to shoot [...]

Video: 2009 BMW Sauber F1 Showroom reel

Friday, 05. 15. 2009  –  Category: BMW News, Main

We don’t usually post too much about BMW’s F1 program, because we somewhat prefer the Touring Car action, but the rule changes this season and the way the racing is developing is making us keep our eyes out for cool stuff… and this video definitely got our pulse up!

2011 BMW 6 Series renderings

Thursday, 05. 14. 2009  –  Category: Aftermarket News, Main

After several series of spy shots that have appeared over the last few weeks, some creative renderings of what BMW’s 2011 update of the 6 Series will look like are filtering out as well. Romanian automotive site Promotor.ro, BMWBlog.com and Andrei Avarvarii all collaborated on some detailed shots. While they certainly take a bit of [...]

Hartge throws its hat in the E89 Z4 ring

Wednesday, 05. 13. 2009  –  Category: Aftermarket News, Main

Hartge recently released info on their initial product launches for BMW’s new Z4 hardtop roadster. Of course, given the relatively short development time, the first announcements focus on easily adapted items such as badging, pedals, exhaust tips and rims. Similar to competitors AC Schnitzer and Hamann, further product releases will include a full bodykit and [...]

BMW at the Mille Miglia 2009

Wednesday, 05. 13. 2009  –  Category: BMW News, Main

BMW will be letting several true classics from its museum collection off leash for a bit of exercise in the upcoming Mille Miglia. The legendary BMW 328 Mille Miglia Touring Coupé, overall winner of the 1940 event, has been prepped and entered by BMW’s Classic division. It will be joined at the race by a [...]

Chris Lee, Clex on various boards around the BMW scene, has owned this extremely well-engineered 330ti for several years now. While BMW AG never actually produced this vehicle, preferring to focus the ti platform on the more fuel economical M42/44 block, Chris’ car gives us a glimpse of what could have been had the boys [...]

BMW performance tuner AC Schnitzer announced that their Type IV and Type VI wheels are now available in 18-20″ sizing for the new E89 Z4. Offered in a variety of widths and color options, these are some of the first aftermarket products we’ve seen hit the streets for BMW’s new roadster, which was only launched [...]

Spotted in Munich: all carbon fiber Z4

Tuesday, 04. 28. 2009  –  Category: Aftermarket News, Main

As you might know, we’re currently enjoying an extended trip through Europe which included a stop in Munich to visit the BMW Museum, BMW Welt, and the Munich BMW Plant (more on that later). While roaming the streets near the Englisher Garten, we spotted this first-gen Z4, which clearly was affiliated with some race series [...]

Lumma Design takes on BMW’s E92 3-Series

Thursday, 04. 23. 2009  –  Category: Aftermarket News, Main

Lumma Design announced their new product line for the BMW E92 3-Series today, and released some interesting pictures to complement the announcement. With a relatively complete tuning program, Lumma covers the bases: front fenders integrating the M3 air ducts and turn signals, a rear apron, several spoiler options, a new 19” wheel set and some [...]

BMWTuner.net on tour!

Sunday, 04. 19. 2009  –  Category: Aftermarket News, Main

Ok, good news//bad news! We’re off to Europe for a few weeks, which means that updates will probably be more sporadic on BMWTuner.net than they have been to date. We will definitely try to keep an eye on big stories and recent developments, but are not sure we’ll have access and bandwidth to get everything [...]