Official: BWM News Thread

[blackdemon]

i dont like the tail lights

[beardsm]

Eh I don't know.

[Jeebus]

I actually like the way it looks. Front kind of reminds me of a bentley for some reason.

[TXBlackout03]

Originally Posted by Jeebus

I actually like the way it looks. Front kind of reminds me of a bentley for some reason.

Which is exactally why it needs to go.

[LabtopThief_jr]

if the tail lights didnt have a point at the top it would be better, take off about 2 lines from the tails it would be better other than that its awsome

[VH_Supra26]

i dont think its that bad, have seen wost

[SexualChocolate]

Originally Posted by VH_Supra26

i dont think its that bad, have seen wost

I have to agree. There are so many elements from so many different cars though (which is what he set forth to accomplish).

[eN_2_Oh]

overall, it is a sexy rendering.
although yes, the tails could be augmented some more. but given the work put into this and the design as a whole, its damn good looking.

i appreciate the creativity and the work

[VH_Supra26]

BMW has been named the outright winner of the International Engine of the Year awards for a record-breaking fourth year in succession. A global panel of judges awarded the top honor to the carmaker’s 3.0L twin-turbo straight six petrol engine. The 300hp powerplant is found in a number of BMW models ranging from the compact 1-series up to the X6 xDrive35i crossover and was picked becuase of its flexibility and mix of performance and fuel-economy.

BMW in fact had four different engines in the final top six. Coming in second was Volkswagen’s 1.4L TSI and third place was its 2.0L FSI engine. The 4.0L V8 from the M3 took fourth spot and was followed by the Mini’s 1.6L turbo four in fifth and the 5.0L M V10 in sixth.

The awards, which are judged by 65 motoring journalists from 32 countries from four continents, also rewarded a variety of other manufacturers for engine excellence across a number of different categories with the likes of VW, Toyota, Porsche and Subaru all getting a mention.

International Engine of the Year Awards 2008 Winners:

International Engine of the Year 2008
BMW 3-litre Twin-Turbo (135, 335, X6)

Best New Engine of 2008
BMW 2-litre Diesel Twin-Turbo (123d)

Green Engine of the Year
Toyota 1.5-litre Hybrid Synergy Drive (Prius)

Best Performance Engine
Porsche 3.6-litre Turbo (911 Turbo, 911 GT2)

Sub 1-litre
Toyota 1-litre (Aygo, Yaris, Peugeot 107, Citroën C1, Subaru Justy)

1-litre to 1.4-litre
Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI Twincharger (Golf, Touran, Tiguan, Jetta)

1.4-litre to 1.8-litre
BMW-PSA 1.6-litre Turbo (MINI Cooper S, Clubman, Peugeot 207, 308)

1.8-litre to 2-litre
Volkswagen/Audi 2-litre Turbo (A3, A4 Cabrio, A6, TT, Eos, Jetta, Golf GTi, Seat Altea, Leon, Skoda Octavia)

2-litre to 2.5-litre
Subaru 2.5-litre Turbo (Forester, Impreza, Outback, Legacy)

2.5-litre to 3-litre
BMW 3-litre Twin-Turbo (135, 335, X6)

3-litre to 4-litre
BMW 4-litre V8 (M3)

Above 4-litre
BMW 5-litre V10 (M5, M6)

http://www.motorauthority.com/cars/b...he-year-award/

[Vinnyman]

you know, i'm actually thinking about trading in the ole Fair for a 135i. Impressive little car.

[IgotThatWenis]

Too me it sounds a little bias. I'm not too familiar with the guidelines, but I think the engine from the z06 is very impressive, considering it's performance and it's ability to not carry a gas guzzler tax.

[TXBlackout03]

Originally Posted by IgotThatWenis

Too me it sounds a little bias. I'm not too familiar with the guidelines, but I think the engine from the z06 is very impressive, considering it's performance and it's ability to not carry a gas guzzler tax.

I was actually hoping the 3.6DI from the cts was going to win.

[BoostedTypeS]

thats bullshit

[DA_LsVtAk]

good win, that twin turbo straight 6 diserves it IMO. maybe im a little bias cause i want a 135i in the next year

[Rybo]

Originally Posted by IgotThatWenis

Too me it sounds a little bias. I'm not too familiar with the guidelines, but I think the engine from the z06 is very impressive, considering it's performance and it's ability to not carry a gas guzzler tax.

if im not mistaken its just the best from new cars right and the Z06 is a few years old

[MR.BallisticKrU]

Originally Posted by BoostedTypeS

thats bullshit

why do you say that

[MFaust]

Well deserved.

[SexualChocolate]

Originally Posted by MFaust

Well deserved.

I second that!

After sampling the N54B30 in the 135i, 335i, and 535i I was astonished

[eN_2_Oh]

and BMW does it again.

[S54_M]

Originally Posted by MR.BallisticKrU

why do you say that

b/c the TL-S should have won


damn judges must have been bribed