BMW’s sub-brand BMW i has unveiled its third concept, the i8 Spyder Concept. The BMW i8 Spyder is a plug-in hybrid powered by an eDrive drivetrain combining a high-performance electric motor and petrol engine. The electric motor pushes 131 hp on the front axle works with a turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine sending 223 hp through the rear wheels for a total of 354 hp.
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BMW Intermarine 55 Luxury Yacht To Set Sail In Summer 2011
BMW Designworks USA have collaborated with Intermarine to design an elegant luxury yacht. The Intermarine 55 is 57 feet long and is available with two engine options including a set of 670 horsepower engines for the endurance model and a set of 800 horsepower engines for the power model. The duo is almost near completion announcing the yacht will set sail in Italy in July 2011. Pricing starts at $2.2 million.
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BMW Ends Production Of The M6
BMW has decided to end the production of the M6 Coupe and Convertible. The second-generation M6 sold 14,152 units since it launched in 2005. With the departure of these two high-performance models, BMW has put effort toward production of a unique V10 high-rev engine.
Video: BMW 1 Series M Coupe Teaser
Check out this short teaser of the BMW M1 coupe. BMW will be releasing the next set of clips of the M1 coupe as apart of their unveiling-series over at M-Power.com.
2011 BMW 5-Series M-Sport Package Revealed
The first images of the 2011 BMW 5-Series M have made the internet courtesy of the 5Post forums. The 2011 5-Series M package gets numerous updates which includes a new front bumper, air inlets, side skirts and a rear valance.
The M5 also comes with a tiny lip spoiler on the rear trunk lid for a sportier feel and a three-spoke M steering wheel similar to the ones seen on other M models. Customers may have the option to choose between two wheel options that include a standard 18-inch rim or a premium 19-inch rim for a price.
No official pricing is out yet for the sporty four door but regardless I think its a pretty solid upgrade coming from BMW. Hit the jump for more pictures.