BMW News (All news and spy shots here please)

[fordgt84]

Originally Posted by Bernardo Who on earth would rather have an M3 CSL over a freacking pointless X5 M? Or even more pointless the X6 M, which is already pointless in the normal versions.I really don't know what BMW have on their minds..X1? that PAS thing? What happened to the sports oriented brand that I used to love?I hope It doesnt get as bad as mercs..or they already are?at least benz have the black series and SLR..

i think they didn't want to upset the enthusiasts so they just threw away the idea... i mean think about it, the normal m3 weighs well over 1600 kg, and that's with the carbon fiber roof and the lighter all aluminium race style engine...i think if they did trim some fat off of it it would weigh around 1500 kg, not very CSL-like IMO, BMW hardcores would kidnap the engineers and demand the marketing men to butt out... but you are right though, bmw is selling out big time

[79TA]

I've yet to see a single X6 in person yet.

[crazyxzer0]

Originally Posted by 79TA I've yet to see a single X6 in person yet.

Well to tell you the truth, I haven't seen them anywhere outside the dealership I work at. But I do see them parked where the sold cars sit.

they must hide them in the garages.



I'm waiting on the 335d. I myself might purchase one. I think the first shipments of the 09 E90s will come in early october for us. I'll look into that. Looks never got to me, but then again things grow on you HAHA.

[PANASSIS]

[styla21]

What is that pic, Panassis? Obviously a 7-series, but anything in particular?

[pitfield]

it's a F01/F02

[PANASSIS]

Yes new 7 series. Drives around in Munich like it have been sold since months.

[Bernardo]

BMW releases official teaser video for upcoming Concept X1

The next couple of years will be very busy for BMW as it launches a handful of new models including new versions of current top sellers and some models we’ve never seen before. One of these brand new models will be a compact SUV called the X1. While we have already seen prototypes for the X1 testing at the Nurburgring, BMW has finally confirmed the model with the release of an official trailer for a concept version of the car. Called the BMW Concept X1, the design study will be unveiled next week at the Paris Motor Show. In true BMW tradition, the concept car is expected to be almost identical to the final production version due towards the end of next year. The X1 is expected to look like a shrunk-down version of the X5 SUV with some elements from the sportier X6 thrown in. Sharing its running gear with the 1-series, the X1’s footprint is expected to be only slightly bigger than the compact car on which it is based. Production is expected to top the 100,000 mark and will start at a BMW plant in Leipzig by the middle of next year. The X1 will be priced higher than the 1-series, likely starting close to the $30,000 mark. Much of the car’s components will also be shared with an upcoming SUV model from Mini. A concept version of the Mini SUV will also be in Paris, but you can see the vehicle in our previous story by clicking here.

Video: http://www.bmw-web.tv/en/video/ZCQO4...1%3A%20Trailer

[fordgt84]

^ yes i guess this is one of the reasons why we aren't getting that csl

[Bernardo]

/\ Indeed.BMW is more worried about following mercedes on doing as much useless cars as possible instead of focusing on what they really are known of..making true sports cars.Too bad they went that way.

[5vz-fe]

^On the bright side, at least it's better looking than the X3 ....

[Bernardo]

[blue8]

It looks better in the picture above This looks hideous!!!

[styla21]

Actually.. I can see this selling. It's in keeping with the rest of the X-series in BMW's lineup. Not for me all, but looks ok imo.

[pitfield]

It's a BMW, it will sell.