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 Inside, there are a number of improvements. First, the shifter moves back to the console from the steering column. The unit itself is the same silver lever you'll find in a 5-series. To its right is the new iDrive controller, which steals a page from Audi's MMI and combines the main stick/dial with action buttons that ought to streamline the process of navigating through all the menus. The menus themselves have also been redesigned, and in a welcome move, the climate controls can be fully adjusted right from the instrument panel -- iDrive is no longer required to make some adjustments at all. The actual iDrive screen is now over 10 inches wide. Other neat-sounding interior changes we're interested in seeing in person include the new Black Panel display for the IP. Basically, only the gauge rings and needles are visible when the car is shut off. The other details only reveal themselves once it has been fired up. Backseaters get a pair of video screens, and each passenger has control over what his or hers displays.
Inside, there are a number of improvements. First, the shifter moves back to the console from the steering column. The unit itself is the same silver lever you'll find in a 5-series. To its right is the new iDrive controller, which steals a page from Audi's MMI and combines the main stick/dial with action buttons that ought to streamline the process of navigating through all the menus. The menus themselves have also been redesigned, and in a welcome move, the climate controls can be fully adjusted right from the instrument panel -- iDrive is no longer required to make some adjustments at all. The actual iDrive screen is now over 10 inches wide. Other neat-sounding interior changes we're interested in seeing in person include the new Black Panel display for the IP. Basically, only the gauge rings and needles are visible when the car is shut off. The other details only reveal themselves once it has been fired up. Backseaters get a pair of video screens, and each passenger has control over what his or hers displays. The camera package incorporates both rearview and sideview cameras. The latter uses a camera mounted in each corner of the front bumper to give a clear look down an intersecting road in both directions. (This sounds like an improved version of the setup BMW uses in the Rolls-Royce Phantom, which puts both cameras in a single protrusion in the middle of the front bumper). Active steering is optional, lane departure and blind spot warning systems arrive with the new car, and the Euro versions get a brake regeneration system like the one found in the European M3. (As is the case with the M3, it doesn't appear that this feature makes the trip across the Atlantic in the 7.) You can read about all the changes and features in greater detail below, where we've pasted the UK-market press release. If you want a sneak peek of the U.S. press release, head to AutoSpies, which has posted it in PDF format. (We'll append it on Sunday when BMWNA officially uploads it to its media site).
The camera package incorporates both rearview and sideview cameras. The latter uses a camera mounted in each corner of the front bumper to give a clear look down an intersecting road in both directions. (This sounds like an improved version of the setup BMW uses in the Rolls-Royce Phantom, which puts both cameras in a single protrusion in the middle of the front bumper). Active steering is optional, lane departure and blind spot warning systems arrive with the new car, and the Euro versions get a brake regeneration system like the one found in the European M3. (As is the case with the M3, it doesn't appear that this feature makes the trip across the Atlantic in the 7.) You can read about all the changes and features in greater detail below, where we've pasted the UK-market press release. If you want a sneak peek of the U.S. press release, head to AutoSpies, which has posted it in PDF format. (We'll append it on Sunday when BMWNA officially uploads it to its media site).
 

As promised,  BMW has brought the 2009 BMW M3 
The 2009 M3 convertible is built on the same chassis as its siblings and in compare to the E46 M3 convertible, the new cab gets a hard top roof. One thing we noticed, along with the guys at Jalopnik, is that the trunk space is very very limited when the top is down. It was kinda expected but still surprising when actually seeing it.
Not a big fan of the color shown here by BMW but…hey, it's just a car show in the end.





 

BMW recently unveiled the M3 Concept at the Geneva Auto Show, but now we have info on the production version, 2009 BMW M3, that is set to go on sale in the U.S. in mid-2008.
Autoweek has the first few photos and specs of the new car.
The new car features a 4.0L V8 instead of the 3.2L straight-six in the previous version. The 4.0L is essentially a shortened version of the V-10 in the M5 and it produces 420 hp and 295 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine redlines at 8400 rpm and weighs 30 pounds less than the 3.4L version. The power is put to the ground through a six-speed stick. A double-clutch gearbox may be in the future. BMW estimates a 0-62 time of 4.8 seconds.
The new M3 features all of the latest technology available: regenerative braking, ABS, ASC, CBC and DSC.
 
 Those who do their daily shopping within the pages of the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book will be the first able to purchase the new 2009 BMW 7 Series beginning October 17th. The price of early adoption in this case will be a steep $160,000 for one of 31 Neiman Marcus Limited-Edition 2009 BMW Individual 7 Series sedans based on the new 750Li. While that price is tens of thousands above what we expect the 7 Series base price to be, buyers will get much more than just the car. Included in the asking price is a trip to Europe to take delivery of the special 7 Series at BMW's headquarters in Munich, after which buyers will tour the south of France in their new sedan. After the fun and frolicking, BMW will have the car shipped back to the U.S. for you. And, of course, you aren't just purchasing a standard 7 Series. Each model has been customized by BMW Individual and painted in a special Diopside Black metallic color with an interior stitched in Champagne Merino leather and accented with wood and Piano Black inserts.
 Those who do their daily shopping within the pages of the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book will be the first able to purchase the new 2009 BMW 7 Series beginning October 17th. The price of early adoption in this case will be a steep $160,000 for one of 31 Neiman Marcus Limited-Edition 2009 BMW Individual 7 Series sedans based on the new 750Li. While that price is tens of thousands above what we expect the 7 Series base price to be, buyers will get much more than just the car. Included in the asking price is a trip to Europe to take delivery of the special 7 Series at BMW's headquarters in Munich, after which buyers will tour the south of France in their new sedan. After the fun and frolicking, BMW will have the car shipped back to the U.S. for you. And, of course, you aren't just purchasing a standard 7 Series. Each model has been customized by BMW Individual and painted in a special Diopside Black metallic color with an interior stitched in Champagne Merino leather and accented with wood and Piano Black inserts.  


 

Both the coupe and the convertible are built using light weight aluminum and come equipped with some outstanding features like leather wrapped adjustable steering wheel with tilt and telescopic functions, carbon fiber roof panel, climate control with automatic dual control and micron filter, rain-sensing wipers, 6-disc remote changer CD player, AM/FM/satellite-capable radio, electrically adjustable driver and passenger seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, thigh support and tilt adjustment etc. Other distinguishing features include 19-inch forged alloy wheels, heated leather sport front seats and BMW’s M Drive button on the steering wheel to access driving settings.
Standard safety features include 4 wheel ABS, dynamic stability control, dual two-stage airbags, side curtain airbag active knee protection airbag, electronic brake distribution, four disc brakes including four ventilated discs, in-vehicle BMW assist, remote keyless entry, theft deterrent radio and ignition disable, seat belt pre-tensioners, height adjustable safety belts etc.
Like all the BMW’s both the new M6 models will be sporting LED illumination, high intensity bi-xenon headlights, delay off headlamps and daytime running lights etc. This prestigious model has fully automatic exterior light control, window grid antenna, illuminated vanity mirrors, auto-dimming rear view mirror, a 2 v DC power outlet, standard Bluetooth compatibility and a navigation system with voice activation.
The power output of the new M6s is adjustable to three different power levels using the iDrive controls. Steering preferences and suspension can be combined and all sorts of these combinations can be manipulated with a twist of the iDrive knob. The electronically controlled gas-strut shocks and aluminum suspension bits combined with a superb engine allows for confident driving to achieve an acceleration of zero to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds. However, the sexy M6s are borderline gas-guzzlers with a mileage of 11 mpg in cities and 17 mpg on highways.
 

 

 

 

 

 
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