BMW 740i

The two least-blistering-but-still-quick-fast siblings in the BMW 7 Series line have been given prices. The 740i will relieve you of $71,025 in standard guise, with the slightly longer 740Li requiring $75,425. Those prices include the obligatory $875 destination and handling charges.

Those figures mean that the 740i will save you a little more than $9,000 compared to the 750i. You'll be down 85 horsepower and 120 pound-feet of torque, but you'll be up with Brake Energy Regeneration, part of the EfficientDynamics tech on this model. Despite opting for the "base" model (a term we use loosely), buyers will be able to specify a full range of niceties including the M Sport, Luxury Seating, Driver Assistance, Rear Entertainment, and BMW Individual Composition package

BMW 7-Series

BMW 7-Series

BMW 7-Series

BMW 7-Series

The BMW 7 Series is a line of full-size luxury vehicles produced by the German automaker BMW. Introduced in 1977, it is BMW's flagship car and is only available as a sedan.

BMW announced today that its flagship sedan would get a smaller twin-turbocharged six-cylinder engine pumping out 315 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 330 pound-feet of torque from 1,600 to 4,500 rpm.

The unit is based on the same 3.0-liter block found in a host of other BMW models, including cars like the 335i and Z4 sDrive35i. In the 2011 BMW 7-Series, the award-winning engine will reside in the new 740i and 740iL long-wheelbase variant.

Both models will go on sale as 2011 models in spring 2010. Pricing will be announced closer to the sales launch. Despite being the new entry-level models for the 7-Series range, they will be available with a full complement of options and packages, including the M Sport Package, Driver Assistance Package, Luxury Seating Packages, Rear Entertainment Package, and even the BMW Individual Composition Package.

BMW Electric Mini test

BMW Electric Mini

BMW Electric Mini

BMW Electric Mini

The German automaker is now about six months into its test of how the electrics will hold up in real-world consumer tests. Now it 's trying to figure out what to do next.

"We're looking at whether to extend (leases) with the existing clientele or (find) a new clientele next year," said Ian Robertson, BMW's worldwide sales and marketing chief in an interview with Drive On earlier this month.

But he says BMW is learning a lot from the experiment:

For one, he says, there's a big problem with different cities that typically blanket a metro area having different requirements for the garage recharging equipment required to own an electric car.

BMW 325i

BMW 325i

BMW 325i

BMW 325i

Technical Data
Cylinder
L6-Cylinder
Displacement (cc)
2497
Max power (bhp @ rpm)
218 @ 6500
Max torque (Nm @ rpm)
250 @ 2750
Petrol / Diesel
Petrol
Transmission type
6-Speed automatic transmission
with Steptronic
Acceleration 0 - 100km/h (s)
7.7
Top speed (km/h)
242
Fuel consumption (ltr/100km)
9.0

Nett Selling Price RM287,573.00
Personal Registration
Registration Fees & HP Endorsement RM350.00
Road Tax RM877.00
OTR Retail Price without Insurance RM288,800.00

History of BMW

BMW is an abbreviation of the company name, which is Bayerische Motoren Werke in German, but when translated, it means Bavarian Motor Works. BMW, along with Mercedes-Benz, happen to be the most popular and prestigious German automobile manufacturers in the world.

BMW as it is known today started in 1913 and has gone through several iterations, most notably as switching from an aircraft engine supplier, to a full time car and motorcycle company. In recent years, BMW has gained the rights to manufacture the Rolls-Royce car line, which has been one of the most sought after names in luxury cars for many years.

Cars produced by BMW are not given a name like other car brands, instead, they are classified into a series. BMW’s current line up consists of the 3, 6, and 7 series of cars, which range from mid-sized to full-sized luxury sedans. The higher the series, the more luxurious the car. In addition to their cars, BMW has been a great name in motorcycles as well, with their early model which was conceived in the 1920s holding many of the world speed records for bikes all the way through the 1930s.

This world class reputation is what has earned BMW the right to call itself a producer of ‘The Ultimate Driving Machine’, which extends over from their luxury car line, into their motorcycle line.

BMW Z4 GT3

BMW Z4 GT3

The BMW Z4 GT3 is powered by a four-litre, eight-cylinder engine producing approximately 480 bhp. When it comes to electronics, the private teams can look forward to innovative BMW solutions, which have proven themselves in the BMW M3 GT2: the engine is controlled by the modern ECU 408, while the Power400 control unit is responsible for operating all actuators. The transmission takes place via a sequential, six-speed gearbox. The scope of delivery also includes rims with locking and safety clips, as well as racing ABS and optional air conditioning.

BMW 3 Series Sedan

3 Series Sedan

3 Series Sedan

3 Series Sedan