BMW's full-size flagship executive sedan. Typically, BMW introduces many of their innovations first in the BMW 7 Series. For example, the somewhat controversial iDrive system debuted in the 7 Series. The BMW 7 Series Hydrogen, featuring one of the world's first hydrogen fueled combustion engines, is fueled by liquid hydrogen and emits only water vapor. Since the infrastructure for refueling a hydrogen internal combustion engine is not widely available, the V12 engine also runs on gasoline. Numerous engines power the BMW 7 Series worldwide. BMW offers diesel, straight 6, V8 and V12 motors, as well as the Alpina tuned supercharged V8. It is also available in a bulletproof version.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
BMW 7-Series
BMW's full-size flagship executive sedan. Typically, BMW introduces many of their innovations first in the BMW 7 Series. For example, the somewhat controversial iDrive system debuted in the 7 Series. The BMW 7 Series Hydrogen, featuring one of the world's first hydrogen fueled combustion engines, is fueled by liquid hydrogen and emits only water vapor. Since the infrastructure for refueling a hydrogen internal combustion engine is not widely available, the V12 engine also runs on gasoline. Numerous engines power the BMW 7 Series worldwide. BMW offers diesel, straight 6, V8 and V12 motors, as well as the Alpina tuned supercharged V8. It is also available in a bulletproof version.
The BMW 6 Series
BMW's grand touring luxury sport coupe, based on the BMW 5 Series' platform. Currently available as the 650i in coupe and convertible models in the U.S., the BMW 6 Series returned in 2004 after a 15-year absence from BMW's model lineup.
BMW M6: A high performance version of the BMW 6 Series. Developed by BMW's M Division, it is powered by the same 5.0 L V10 507 hp (378 kW) engine seen in the BMW M5. It is currently available in Russia, Europe, North America, South America, Australia and South Africa.
BMW M6: A high performance version of the BMW 6 Series. Developed by BMW's M Division, it is powered by the same 5.0 L V10 507 hp (378 kW) engine seen in the BMW M5. It is currently available in Russia, Europe, North America, South America, Australia and South Africa.
BMW 5 Series
A mid-size executive car. For model year 2008, BMW has revised the BMW 5 Series with a slightly redesigned interior, subtle exterior details, and new motor options.
The BMW M5 is the Motorsport division's version of the BMW 5 Series. The new BMW M5 (built on the E60 5 series chassis) is powered by a F1-inspired V10 engine, producing 507 hp (378 kW) and is mated with a 7-speed sequential manual gearbox (SMG) transmission, which is capable of a top speed of about 330 km/h (production variants are restricted to 250 km/h, or 155 mph). BMW has also recently added a 6-speed manual transmission for 2007 and newer models.
The BMW M5 is the Motorsport division's version of the BMW 5 Series. The new BMW M5 (built on the E60 5 series chassis) is powered by a F1-inspired V10 engine, producing 507 hp (378 kW) and is mated with a 7-speed sequential manual gearbox (SMG) transmission, which is capable of a top speed of about 330 km/h (production variants are restricted to 250 km/h, or 155 mph). BMW has also recently added a 6-speed manual transmission for 2007 and newer models.
The BMW 3 Series
The BMW 3 Series is an compact executive car manufactured by the German automaker BMW since May 1975. Successor to the BMW New Class, it has been produced in five different generations and in no less than five different body styles. It is BMW's best selling automobile, accounting for nearly 40% of the company's auto sales in 2005.
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