Differences between the BMW M series from the BMW M-Package (M-Style, M-Look). Added cost of sports cars from the German manufacturer

The German concern "BMW" became the first major car enterprise that decided to start assembling cars in Russia. The company "Avtotor" is located in Kaliningrad, and today this company supplies the largest number of "BMW" entering the Russian market. At the same time, many doubts arise in very many: is it worth it to take a car collected in Russia, how much better will be "BMW" by the German assembly? Opinions on the forums can be found directly opposite, despite that, objective evidence of both points of view is difficult.

What attracts the Russian buyer truly German cars

One of the main advantages of the truly German car is the quality of the engine. The durability of the entire structure depends on the reliability of the motor, and it is the German technique for this parameter ahead of many manufacturers of the whole world. And it is reliability that ultimately lacks the products of the Russian car industry. "BMW" already in the world has become a symbol of practicality, quality and comfort.

Distinctive features of this car: excellent handling due to the coordinated work of complex electronic systems, workable brakes, a comfortable salon, which will be comfortable to feel the driver of any complex. With all the positive qualities of BMW, they are focused on movement in the city, so they are not intended for complex road conditions. After the company began assembling cars in the Kaliningrad plant, hot spores relative to the quality of cars broke out among lovers of this brand.

Features "BMW" collected in Russia

How to distinguish the BMW German assembly from Kaliningrad? Russian assembly is equipped with a number of constructive differences. Since the "autotor" products are focused mainly on the Russian buyer, the special "Russian package" should have been adapted to non-standard local conditions. The main distinguishing features of the "Russian" BMW:

• Increased by 22 mm clearance allowed to achieve increased patency. Taking into account the situation of Russian roads such an supplement is difficult to call too much.
• More rigid shock absorbers and reinforced stabilizers (and front, and rear). This will allow the car longer to maintain performance.
• Electronics allows you to start the car even in conditions of sufficiently serious frosts.
• Many motorists point out that the Russian assembly is less sensitive to the quality of gasoline, which is important, given the quality of fuel at most refills.

Thus, the traditional BMW has become more durable, designed to overcome difficulties and movement on those routes to which the machine initially was not intended at all. You can check the exact place of the car assembly using the VIN code. This marking that is placed on the engine, and in which the manufacturer must be reflected. Russian cars are marked with the letter "x". You can go shopping with a friend knowing where to see the VIN code.

What to choose: German or Russian assembly

So far, for the production of BMW at the factory in Kaliningrad, almost completely imported components use. That is, it is difficult to talk about the discrepancy as machines, since in the end they pass the same quality control. At the same time, many noted that when driving on the vehicle of the Russian assembly, heard noise, and the car in the end turns out to be less durable. However, these shortcomings can be attributed to the quality of service, and to comply with the rules of operation of the machine.

Cars collected in Kaliningrad, eventually pass the triple quality control: the manufacturer initially checks the manufacturer, then they are checked when entering the plant, and, ultimately, the last check they pass after the assembly. The probability of marriage in this case is minimized, so the "Russian" BMW is little inferior to German. Russian assembly enters the market for 13 years.

An important factor determining the purchase of the Russian assembly is its value. The forums often ask a question if you can buy a new BMW German assembly at the dealer? New German cars are still supplied to the Russian market, but their cost is very high. For example, the BMW 520i of the updated series since September last year is available from official vendors at a price of 1.825 million rubles. Machines collected in Russia are not subject to customs duties, therefore, the cheating on prices is noticeably less.

German bu car or new domestic

What is better to buy: Used car from Germany or new domestic? Prices made in Russia cars are almost equal to models with a small mileage that are transported across the border. It is difficult to say what it will be better for the Russian driver:

1. Used BMW, having a small mileage, with the right operation little in what is inferior to new. The Germans were always leaning people, and used cars arrive from abroad in very good condition, becoming a profitable purchase.
2. At the same time, a new car cannot be compared with anything. It is always more pleasant to be behind the wheel of the car, which no one has yet possessed you. Buying new cars can fall into preferential lending programs aimed at supporting the manufacturer. This will help further save.
3. The new car has a warranty coupon, which will allow you to correct any factory flaws if they are. Many owners respond positively about the Russian assembly: the cars are quite high-quality, they do not inferior to German analogues, and the quality of the assembly in them is not worse.

Prejudice regarding the quality of Russian cars, of course, have serious reasons. At the same time, it is changed, and we can expect that the Russian assembly will soon be at a completely decent level, gradually ousting the Western representatives of the auto industry. So far, the choice remains only for the opinion and taste of the buyer.

Immediately after the declassifier of the new BMW X5, the fans of the Bavarian Sough-Roads panicked: "X-fifth is not the same!" The car has become more "smoothed" and has already practically lost the masses and the brutality of the predecessors. A very risky move, given that the sale of E70 in recent years of production has only increased. In order to understand the features of the third generation X5, we invited the owners of previous versions of the model to the test drive. Our company was a new BMW X5 XDrive50i, provided by the official Baiercraft dealer. The car was equipped with a 4,4-liter Biturbomotor V8, which is now developing 450 liters. from.

The army of fans of the previous X5 loved the car precisely for the brutal, "purely male" style. Bavarians were even forced to release X6 to meet the demand from the female audience. In the third generation everything has changed. The car has become more "smoothed" and typical for the SUV segment. The overall dimensions X5 almost did not change: the most noticeable addition - in the front skele (plus 3 cm). The remaining indicators vary by millimeters. The wheelbase and at all remained the same, which is no louder - a platform from restyling E70 with anterior double and rear multi-dimensional suspension.

Inside the car has become much more interesting. Formerly recessed in the depths of the front panel, the display of the multimedia system now sticks out from the central console. Fashionable solution. Picture on the screen - excellent quality. The menu does not "slow down". Everything is intuitive. The IDRIVE washer increased significantly. Now it has a handwriting recognition feature. Conveniently when using a regular navigation, which still works in Belarus not fully.

In the multimedia system menu, you can configure the operation of the heating of the seat (backs and pillows separately), the opening angle of the trunk cover, the operation of the engine and suspension modes, etc. The idrive system is intuitive, and even people who never owned BMW will be able to find the desired item in a few minutes. menu. Here the display is configured, which projects the picture on the windshield (Head-up Display), which in the test car was absent.

Next to the joystick of the 8-speed ZF - the switching keys of the engine and the suspension mode. Here you can turn off the stabilization system and activate the electronic assistant to descend from the mountain. The front armchairs have a huge range of adjustments that will allow you to accommodate with the maximum convenience of anyone. Driving seat can "remember" two profiles of settings.

For the new X5, a large number of different systems that improve controllability are offered. In addition to the base suspension, you can order a running with adjustable shock absorbers, the rear pneumatic suspension (7-seater versions have it in the "base"), an active system of suppressing rolls and rear differential Dynamic Performance Control. Unfortunately, all these achievements of German engineers did not get a car, which was available for a test drive (the adaptive suspension of Comfort was installed on it). That is why his participants seemed too soft and even "ram". In addition, X5 is pretty cubed without the corresponding system.

There is no complaints to the motor. Power and moment for good overclocking is enough. Sound is pleasant. The 8-speed "automatic" works faster than a 6-speed predecessor. Depending on the mode, it either twists the motor to the red zone and moves the transmission (SPORT +) almost with a jerk, or saves fuel, turning to neutral when the gas pedal is released (ECO Pro). Dear modifications are equipped with stealing "petals" that are in an optimal place - they do not hurt them with an active handling. The manufacturer assures that the average fuel consumption of X5 xDrive50i decreased by 16% compared with the previous generation.

In the Bayernkraft dealership center, the new X5 prices begin from 52 thousand euros. Although it is unlikely that anyone will take such a modification. Judge for yourself: 2-liter diesel "Four", rear-wheel drive, standard options. A similar all-wheel drive version costs 3 thousand euros more expensive. Although she is unlikely to become a bestseller. More interesting x5 xDrive 30D with a 3-liter diesel "six" with a capacity of 258 liters. from. The price of such a car is from 60.6 thousand euros. A model available for test drive costs 102 thousand euros.

Alexander (ownerBMW.X5 first generation)

I think the designers were aimed at even further from the image of a tank, with which many are associated X5 first generation. It seemed to me that F15 is somewhat lower than E53, and more like a crossover than an SUV. Perhaps precisely because of unusual proportions, I accepted the R18 discs installed on the test instance for R20. At the same time, passing in the car both on the place of the rear passenger and at the driver's seat, I appreciated the salon as higher than in E53. Probably this effect is achieved due to the lower arrangement of the seats in the cabin. Forced to admit that the design F15 seemed too "irrelevant": it is only the expected Evolution of the E70 body, which at one time seemed to me simply "jump in the future" compared to E53. In the F15 stream, it is not so recognizable and effectable as once e70.

The machine has less massive outer door handles, which are opened by the predictable movement "on themselves", unlike the E53, where every new passenger strives pull to himself what, according to the designer idea, should rise up. I think the owner of the F15 does not have to run around the car in search of non-freeze handles (E53-X drivers will understand). It was surprised that, unlike E53, the upper part of the trunk has an electric drive, a smoothly closing lid. In this case, the lower part opens and locks it mechanically - with a special handle, and not an electric lock with a push-button drive, as in my car.

Mixed feelings caused the presence in the front wings of the cross-cutting slots over the wheeled arches. Surely they have some kind of aerodynamic or other well-thought-out designers appointments, but I, as a simple driver, such a solution seems controversial at least from aesthetic point of view: Mud flying from the front wheel settles on the outer surface of the front wing. As a result, the front wings beyond the wheel arches will almost always be dirty.

Behind the wheel of the car, I felt like a driver from the last century. When I first sat down in the E53 after the 10 years left for the E30, the impression was much more modest than when I get acquainted with F15 after E53. From the well-known, I remained except for the instrument panel, the steering wheel and the armrest with the built-in separation for any little things. Everything else is like tank T-90 for the driver of the Austin-Putilovets armor. Another era: a great screen in the center, the lever-lever buttons some ... reassured one thing - to master this everything will be much easier than to pass the driving exam in the traffic police.

I liked the steering wheel: the optimal thickness plus the presence of thickens in the upper third - in the hands sits perfectly. The "petals" of shifting gear under the wheel is absolutely not interfered with driving in automatic mode, while very convenient if you wish to portray the "Racer". I liked the color electronic indication under the tachometer. A separate problem caused a non-fixed lever of inclusion of rotation indicators. During the time of staying driving, I never learned to use it and half of the turns performed with the turned off "turn signals", at least I was sure that they were included.

As for the driving qualities of the F15, here everything turned out to be predictable: excellent handling, rapid acceleration, excellent braking. Slightly tougher suspension than in my E53 "on the springs". Sorry, not enough time to evaluate off-road qualities F15. I heard a lot about the XDRIVE system, so I really wanted to try it out. Next time then.

It so happened that from the parking lot on which this test drive began, I left the last. After observing the F15 removing on the snow-covered gravity, I approached my E53. I remembered the phrase of Adam Kazimirovich Kozlevich: "... my" Lauren-Dietrich "is a good car." Moving on the still fresh tracks F15, I thought that my "Lauren Dietrich" really goes almost as cheerfully as his young successor. Maybe in the cabin a little more noisy, and we do not see such accelerations, and besides, F15 compared to us, like that of the "title" from the "meeting place", the motor is tripled. BMW designers closely approached the perfection that the steps in its direction are becoming less and less. But, nevertheless, the progress of developers is obvious. And I, as a solid adherent of the brand, I wish them further success and revolutionary ideas.

Vasily (ownerBMW.X5 second generation)

Compared to the previous generation, the new X5 began to look more aggressively and visually became more streamlined. The slots in the front wings added sportiness, but in fact, from these structural holes, all dirt from under the wheels falls on the body. Lighting F15 is probably the only external element that allows you to distinguish F15 from the previous E70. Rear lights at a distance resemble x1 or x3.

The visual space in the cabin has increased in many respects thanks to the new front panel. Immediately her form seems quite unusual, but after a brief operation, you understand what exactly it was not enough in the previous generation. The screen of the new multimedia system has significantly added in size and is made in the form of a tablet, which adds modernity to the interior. Noise insulation, according to my feelings, has not changed compared to the previous generation.

The new BMW NBT multimedia system surprises primarily the speed of work. Functionality has passed mainly from the previous generation of BMW CIC. The new screen with even greater resolution makes it clear that you are in the truly new generation of the car. The possibility of installing applications, and has become a deeper integration with modern smartphones. The new idrive joystick with a touchpad is very convenient, although after using the previous generation is immediately unusted. It was not possible to enjoy the sound, since the test instance was equipped with a regular sound system.

The tested engine with an index 5.0i, which has a volume of 4.4 liters and two turbocharger, pleased with excellent dynamics. The work of the 8-speed ACP does not cause complaints. Compared with the previous 6-speed box, it works more evenly. The suspension work is a bit of "rambannaya", probably affects the absence of a pneumatic suspension and the Adaptive DRIVE system.

Visually the car began to look really in a new way, but technically nothing revolutionary received, as it was when the E70 appears. According to specifications and filling, the car is very similar to the BMW E70 LCI. The quality of the execution of body parts, in my opinion, has become better than in E70.

Since I already had several BMW cars of different episodes, which were collected in Germany, the feeling that the American assembly differs from the German as fitting parts and the performance of body elements. But this is my subjective opinion, maybe I am mistaken. Many claim, they say, "this is not an SUV," but it seems to me, he does not pretend to this. On this machine, it is comfortable and dynamically moved both in the city and on the light off-road. Probably this is its purpose.

Vitaly (ownerMercedes.ML63AMG)

I, as the owner of the current generation Mercedes ML, was very interesting to look at the nearest competitor in the face of the BMW X5. The previous generation X5 (E70) frankly did not reach the level of ML in the 166th body on the quality of the interior decoration, noise insulation, off-road properties and many other details. This is quite natural, given that ML entered the market by many years later.

The new X5 pleased with the whole number of things that was so lacking the previous generation, and in the end, a lot of overwhelmed ML. You can now order a high-quality salon from smooth skin, including a torpedo finish. The SUV received a magnificent dashboard from the 5th Series, the projector on the third generation glass, the fast IDRIVE system with a touch panel on the controller and a wide screen high-resolution. Excellent seats with a branded breaking back have more than a sufficient range of adjustments and extremely comfortable. New door closers work quietly and gently and have protection against pinching fingers. Active LED headlights in addition to gorgeous design perfectly perform their work.

ML or X5? It is impossible to answer this question uniquely. Now the choice is more difficult than ever, both cars are very good. X5 definitely wins in terms of electronics and seats, and also has a projector on glass and LED headlights. ML, in turn, offers a full-fledged air suspension with the ability to change the road lumen and an off-road package, which allows to significantly expand off-road qualities, while maintaining the corporate comfort of the daily ride. It is also important to remember that the price "from" as in the case of ML and in the case of X5 has a weak relation to reality. Both cars in the basic configuration will be, to put it mildly, not the best choice, and the prices for well-equipped specimens fly to heaven.

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Now cars of the German automotive concern BMW in Tajikistan at the peak of popularity. If a year or two ago, Tajiks were afraid of buying BMW for the reasons that spare parts for BMW not only that expensive, so also to order. But time went ... Now there is no difficulty finding one or another auto parts for BMW (and not only for it), and people did not understand that BMW does not bite at all, moreover, now BMW fans are more than any other brand of cars ..

But it's about a friend. With the advent of BMW, as with the coming of something new, people had a lot of questions, and this is understandable, because BMW has many models, modifications, the head will go around ... and probably the most relevant question - what is the difference M version of BMW Simple BMW or BMW in M-Package. This is called BMW M Series M-Package, then called "wholesale" all sports BMW M series name "M5", because in fact M5 is just m version of the 5th BMW series. Each BMW model has its own M-marking. And it is possible to transfer it to infinity.

Having spent a couple of dozen minutes for surfing on the Internet to search for information about what other differences between the M-Package and M version of BMW, unfortunately, did not find anything sensible. It became clear why people "in a tank" and cannot get out of it, because there are no information, and for this reason they cannot properly differentiate BMW.

To dispel a puzzle, the site team wants to tell a little about BMW models and specify the main differences between simple, M-Packages and M versions of BMW models.

The BMW model range is divided into large groups: numeric series, z series and X series. X - Series This is an urban type crossover, and the x marking indicates the XDRIVE system, otherwise it is a cross-drive system (some referred to as a complete drive). The X series includes: x1, x3, x5 and x6. Series Z (denoting from the German word "Zukunft" - the future) is a sports car with an open body. The Z series includes: z1, z3, z4, z8. BMW includes sedans and universals (but it is correct to call Touring, the universals come from Opel and Mercedes-Benz, and BMW has sports touring, it considers BMW), in which the models include 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.

Now to the main issue "the difference between Emok from simple BMW":

First, M, the version of this or that class BMW takes into itself the topmost motor, while the unit M additionally enhances it. For example, in BMW x6 50i and x6 m are identical gasoline engines with volume 4.4, but BMW X6 is 407 horsepower, and X6 M is as much as 555! The difference in 148 horsepower ...

Secondly, the most prominent is an appearance. The appearance of the BMW M series also differs from the usual serial version of the aerodynamic kit: the bumper, the "skirts" and the rear bumper are made in a special style of the BMW M series. But, a distinctive feature of many BMW M series, are the so-called gills for additional air intake, which are located on the front wings of the car. By the way, in some M models BMW wider and wheel base.

Thirdly, the gearbox of versions is reinforced and finalized. For example, in the BMW M5 body of the E60 is SMG PPC.

Fourth, in m versions there is always a special exhaust system (you can see 4 exhaust pipes from behind). Ryv exhaust at m versions rushing.

Fifth, the BMW M suspension is also different from the usual suspension, since speed increases, the car must be confidently kept on the road.

Sixth, BMW M branded discs differ from all externally and have high speed indicators on the road. And also they are much easier by weight. And in general, the entire car is aimed at reduced weight for a faster set of speed.

V-seventh, interior m versions are separated by the best materials. The car has a special package of salon M series. PCP petals on the steering wheel, projection on the windshield, leather interior trim with branded embroidery from m, sports steering wheel and much more.

The distinctive feature of the BMW M series is the characteristic icon /// M (letter "M" with three strips of the tricolor: blue, blue and red). However, this icon can buy anyone and hang on the same diesel, which is far from the power and configuration of the BMW M series. Such cases, especially in Tajikistan, are far from uncommon. Why there, some manage such a signboard and on Opel and on Daewoo ...

Some explanations: M-package is an additional package of equipment to achieve the appearance of BMW as M. Usually such a kit, retrofitting, is done on the factory itself. But there are no rare cases of retrofit after the car. It turns out, the body kit change is changed, but the fact that under the hood and the suspension itself remains the same. You can meet the BMW 530D - a diesel engine of 3 liters, and an externally car will be like a series. There are no rare cases when the car is retained not just to the M-package, and to M: bumper, "skirts", exhaust pipes, etc. Almost everything is changing in the article.

By the way, a little small "cloud" statistics. The BMW of the following series is popular in Dushanbe: 3, 5, 7, x5 and x6. At the same time, M versions are not so much, about 3-4 pieces of BMW M3, in the same amount of M5, as for x5m and x6m, they can also be calculated on the fingers of one hand.

P.S. And remember, diesel M versions of BMW in nature does not exist. There is for example, X6 M50D is a BMW X6 with a diesel unit 3.0 and three turbines, and externally - BMW M Performance. It is quite powerful, fast enough, similar to x6 m, but it is a diesel X6.

Lastly - a selection of handsome men BMW M3, M5, M6, X5M and X6M!

What now? Two more hatchback added to the existing bodies of the Bavarians: BMW 3 Gran Tourism and BMW 4 Series "Grand Coupe". And confused us finally!

Do not look at the fact that now part of the cars (sedan, wagon and hatch "Gran Tourismo") refer to the family of 3 series, and the coupe, a convertible and the "Grand Coupe" - to the fourth. Yes, the "fours" other design, wider than a river and less clearance, but it does not change the essence: both the platform, and the engines, and the interior here are essentially the same. Moreover, at first glance, the difference between models is completely minimal.

Of course, a more status-written machine for the fourth series cannot be equipped with weak engines. If the "treshka" happens at least 316i, then the minimum "Four" index is 420i and no one. Even here is a little richer equipped. But not as much! Look at the price: if the most basic BMW 420i Grand coupe costs 2 million 266 thousand, then the BMW 320i sedan can be taken 1 million 919 thousand. The difference is 350 thousand. A lot!

And, unlike the BMW 6 of the Gran Kupe series, which looks at a million times the coolest of the usual "five", the BMW 4 series "Grand Coupe" does not look more expensive than the "treshka". At least, in the "vacuum", but if you put two cars nearby, it will immediately be seen that the hatchback is lower, wider and generally cooler. Moreover, he is already the default one of the accommodation packages: Sport Line, Modern Line or Luxury Line. Depending on the choice, the "Four" will be distinguished by bumpers, wheels, decor in the cabin and some more equipped. "Treshka" have to pay extra for them.

And what is the difference in riding? All nuances of controllability must be described with the word "it seems." It seems that the BMW 4 series "Grand Coupe" is slightly sharper and more accurately controlled than the usual sedan. It seems that at the same time the suspension is even a little more energy intensive and although small bmw irregularities only twists, with a larger car copes quite confidently. Or is it just it seems?

In any case, on the "Four" road behaves wonderful. The only complaint to the car is a straight wheel of it too light and a little empty. However, this is "treated" by the order of the M-Package.

That's not exactly that the two-liter engine version 428i is magnificent. He has ideal characteristics: 245 horsepower and 350 Newton meters enough to "Four" emitted from the traffic light up to 100 km / h in six seconds, humoring a pair of tunned hot hache on the road. And at the same time, the power of five horsepower does not reach the Draconian transport tax rate. Version 435i With such a situation, it is simply not needed: the difference in dynamics with 428i is not radical, and if I want to fade hell, then you need to immediately take M3 or M4.

Even the engine sounds great: on medium turnover, he tagged, as if a six-cylinder, and closer to the vertices poured typical for BMW. True, quiet, but if you need an indecently loud soundtrack, again, it is necessary to look in the direction of M-models.

Eight-stage automatic transmission from BMW with chitric. In fact, there are two: the usual and "sports" version. It is possible to understand what kind of version stands on the car, you can use it, then it is worth "sports". She has absolutely the same "iron" and even identical gear ratios. The difference in "Softe", which allows you to quickly click the transmission. And although the ordinary "automaton" does not have the slightest problems with the speed of switching, in sports mode, it allows you to save a couple more tenths during acceleration to hundreds. And at the same time to pull the driver a little when switching, that, with a superlux of the turbomotor, perhaps even in a plus.

But still, where is the very chic? After all, all the same can be said about the usual sedan of the third series. And if x6 is radically different from X5, and the "six" Grand Coupe from the usual 5 series, then everything is a little more difficult here.

Practicality? Yes, the BMW 4 series "Grand Coupe" looks like a sedan (whatever it is written in the title), and at the same time has the functionality of the hatchback. The trunk volume is 480 liters, which is exactly the same as the usual "treshka", but at the same time you can fold the rear backs and get 1,300 liters with a wide opening. But for particularly practical BMW 3 Series Gran Tourism: Her trunk is not only even more (from 520 to 1,600 liters, for a minute), it has a longer wheelbase (rear passengers are spacious), and the road clearance is higher (driver - not So scary on bad roads).

Wow, glooded the garden!

However, there is no "four" wine as such. It's not her bad, just and the usual "treshka" from Bavarians came out so ingenious that something is almost impossible to improve in it. Another indirect confirmation is a recent restyling, in which the BMW 3 series, in fact, received new engines and several new options. And all!

If we consider the model range of BMW, it will take a lot of time. Information about all cars produced earlier and produced today is enough for the release of a whole book. However, the most popular and high-quality models are worth talking in more detail.

BMW 6 Series: Start

In the 1976th year in Geneva at the Motor Show in Geneva, the PMW of the Sixth Series was granted to the Sixth Series, which came to replace the 3.0 CSI machines. The car, which then had to go out into the light, received the designation "E 24". Its prototype became models from the previous, fifth series - E 28 and E 12 (earlier version). The new car received a very original "predatory" design for which the shark was nusted. Actually, the nature of the machines included in this model range of BMW corresponded to appearance. Especially for these machines, the developers made perfect new engines, which were given by the name M 06. On sale the first thing was the 633CSI model, and 630cs followed it - literally a month later.

Alternative to Modernity

Even today, after almost thirty years, these cars are considered fairly powerful and reliable - indicator of 197 hp It can boast not every modern machine of some manufacturers. Becoming popular at the expense of the initial versions, the sixth model range of BMW began to develop. In 1978, a 635CSI car was released - its power was already 218 hp. Other - sports M 635CSI, fast E24 635CSI, were produced behind new models. But in 1999, the production of the series was completed. And only in 2003, the concern presented the second generation.

Sports from the German manufacturer

The BMW model range is not limited to the coupe. The manufacturer is famous for its sports copies. For example, BMW i8 is considered one of the bright representatives, which developed and created only for 36 months. This car looks like a machine released in a single instance, that is, exclusively. However, the model is released a whole series. To the "hundreds" car accelerates in less than 4.5 seconds, issuing power in 362 hp These are quite solid indicators. And this is not the only car that boasts a sports model range of BMW. There are still a lot of other cars that were able to surprise connoisseurs of fast driving: M3 GTS G-Power SK II Sporty Drive CS, M3 GTS G-Power, M3 GTR Street (E46), 435i Cabrio M Sport Package (F33), 435i Coupe (F32 ), as well as with several dozen other items.

Latest novelties

The famous German manufacturer does not get tired to please the automotive world with new models. Each time they are becoming better and better, only confirming their quality since once. Take, for example, the 2014 BMW model range. One of the most "loud" new products was M6 Gran Coupe - the machine, in the image of which embodied the technical innovations of M-Technik with a luxurious sport design. It is only a glimpse to run through its technical characteristics, how everything becomes clear: the twin-turbo V8 engine, overclocking up to 100 km little more than 4 seconds, power in 552 hp And there is such a model about four million rubles, if we talk about the simplest version. Another 2014 was remembered by the restyling version of X3. Motor has been updated (replaced with a more modern), improved interior, added several additional options. The exterior changed and the exterior - the radiator grille became more elegant, the front headlights and the bumper were also transformed.

From 1975 to 2012

What is the true connoisseur BMW? 3 Model row, or the third series - it will be about it that will be speech. Since the year of release of the first car, the manufacturer has developed six generations of various models. The very first was BMW E21 (1975-1983). I must say that these were pretty good sports sedans at one time. Following E30 (1982-1994), represented by both universals and convertibles. After - BMW E36 (1990-1998), which was transformed not only in terms of technical characteristics, but also changed the body. It was replaced by the fourth generation E46 (1998-2006), the model range of which consisted of a compartment, cabriolets, hatchbacks, sedans and universal. After the era of BMW E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 (2005-2011) and, finally, F30 / F31 / F34 - the most recent generation machines. Every year the model range of which was presented above, everything became perfect. One of the best representatives of the latest generation is BMW 3 Gran Turismo - almost the perfect ratio of high power, acceptable consumption, premium and quite reasonable price.

Phenomenal "Five"

The 5 series of BMW 5 series can also be bypass. It is represented by dozens of excellent cars. Take, for example, BMW 540i Touring, produced from 1993 to 1997. Many to this day want to acquire this budget car with high power. The maximum speed of this rather old model is 250 km / h. A little more productive is considered to Russia (produced from 1997 to 2000). Although, of course, many make a choice precisely in his favor, since, in contrast to the previous model, it has a lower fuel consumption (the difference of several liters per 100 km). But if you have the opportunity, you should take the BMW M550D XDrive Touring. This machine began to be published in 2013, and in this five-door universal, the best qualities that the well-known manufacturer can endure their cars. Its power is 381 hp, and to reach a mark of 100 km / h, this model needs less than five seconds. And, of course, the fuel consumption compared to all previous cars is simply ridiculous - only 5.5 l / 100 km beyond the city and 7.7 - within its limits. But it is worth such a car that is expensive - if you take a used one, then on average you will need to pay about 2,500,000 rubles.

The most expensive car

Perhaps, if we talk about BMW, you should also tell about those models that are the most expensive in the entire model range of this manufacturer. So, 52 million rubles is such a machine as M5 G-Power Hurricane RRS, released in 2012. The engine, the power of which is 830 hp, the speed at the maximum is 372 km / h, overclocking to "hundreds" - less than 4.5 seconds and a stylish design that will not leave indifferent anyone. This is only a small part of what the model differs from the rest of its "fellow" on the brand, since its complete equipment has several dozen different options.

Two-wheeled "Iron Horses"

Concern BMW, the model range and prices of which were discussed above, is also engaged in the production of motorcycles. And in this area he succeeded. Take, for example, with 600 Sport - one of the most striking representatives, which offers buyers model range of BMW motorcycles. Its price is about 11 thousand dollars. The motorcycle is equipped with a powerful 647-cubic engine for two cylinders, thanks to which it is powerful to develop on this scooter, reaches 175 km / h. A more serious model is the BMW K 1600 GT. The cost of a motorcycle is equal to the price of a good car - the amount of 1,09,000 rubles is set to such a vehicle. It develops more than 200 km / h at the maximum, and only 4.5 liters per hundred kilometers are consumed. One of the most simple modern BMW motorcycles is the model F 650 GS - its minimum price is 390 000 r. Pretty high speed (185 km / h), but low power and small volume. An excellent option for those people who are looking for an alternative to a car for movement in the city. There are several more tens of other models: this is F 700 GS, F 800 GS, G 650 GS Sertao, and many others.

On the topic concerning cars and motorcycles BMW, you can talk long. After all, there really is something to discuss. But in general, if it was decided to acquire a vehicle of this brand, then in this case one can declare with confidence - the purchase will be justified.