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!

Video: BMW Motorsport Z4M Coupe at the ‘Ring

Wednesday, 04. 8. 2009  –  Category: Aftermarket News, Main

Nothing particularly new here, but I still love the Z4 Coupe platform. Haven’t yet had a chance to drive one, but just found out a friend just picked one up so hopefully we’ll have some impressions posted in the near future. That car will no doubt be a far cry from the Motorsport version below, [...]

Video: Another cool BMW Performance 335i/135i piece

Saturday, 03. 28. 2009  –  Category: BMW News, Main

Spotted this video featuring the same BMW 135i coupe/335i sedan combo that was showcased a few days ago, and realized I hadn’t put it up yet. I really dig the clean look of the 135i in Alpine White, with some subtle exterior Performance cues. Some pretty cool shots of the LED steering wheel in this [...]

Video: Alpina’s new B6 GT3 racecar in action

Thursday, 03. 26. 2009  –  Category: Aftermarket News, Main

German BMW blog Bimmertoday found these killer videos of Alpina’s new green touring car racer, the B6 GT3. The German tuner/manufacturer plans to make the car available to privateer teams for endurance racing and for participation in the FIA GT3 class. Here are some cool shots of the car being tested at Paul Ricard, the [...]

Let’s see YOU do this with your BMW!!

Sunday, 03. 22. 2009  –  Category: Aftermarket News, Main

BMW has a great history in rallying, starting with the venerable 1600, so we totally dig seeing current M3′s, 3 Series and 1 Series cars campaigned in the toughest form of motorsport. Check out Patrick Bernardini, a former WRC driver, putting a 135i through a turn with a nice Scandinavian Flick!

Video: BMW E30 M3 History

Saturday, 03. 21. 2009  –  Category: Aftermarket News, Main

For those of you who need a refresher (or perhaps even a first glance?) on where the M Division got its wings, here’s a good start. The E30 M3 still makes our pulse quicken every time we see it. With an unparalleled set of wins across a variety of racing series (touring car, hill climb, [...]

Video: BMW 5 Series GT featured on BMW TV

Thursday, 03. 19. 2009  –  Category: BMW News, Main

The soon-to-be-released BMW 5 Series GT, which as far as we know is still scheduled for an official launch at the New York Auto Show this spring, is currently on BMW TV (and thankfully in a color other than Geneva Auto Show Gold). So, dust off your German dictionary, and check out the finer details [...]