BMW M4 v. Jaguar F-Type Drifting Event
The BMW M4 was recently put up against the Jaguar F-Type in a drifting event by UK magazine Auto Express. While the two vehicle may have similar features such as a retractable roof they are each designed with a very different motoring philosophy.
The BMW M4 Convertible is powered by a 425 hp 3.0L BMW M TwinPower Turbo Inline six-cylinder engine. This model also comes with two mono-scroll turbochargers with variable valve control (Double-VANOS and Valvetronic) and high-precision direct injection and has the ability to go from 0-60 in just 3.9 seconds.
The Jaguar F-Type on the other hand os powered by a 340 hp supercharged 3.0L engine and can go from 0-60 in 5.1 seconds.
Check out the video above to see the impressive drifting performance put on by these models and see how the difference in power and speed plays out on the track.
Flemington BMW customers from Flemington, Clinton, Lambertville and Hopewell, NJ interested in the 2015 BMW 3 Series Sedan can now view the newly released Research & Review page. This model has a total of eight trim level options 320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 328d, 328d xDrive, 335i and 335i xDrive.
There are four different engine and transmission options available for this model depending on the trim level.
Available features on the 2015 BMW 3 Series Sedan include Dynamic Brake Control, Impact Sensor, Rain-Sensing Wipers, Available 8-Way Power Adjustable Front Seats and Available Power Glass Moonroof.
MSRP starts at $32,950** for the 320i, $34,950** for the 320i xDrive, $37,500** for the 328i, $39,500** for the 328i xDrive, $39,000** for the 328d, $41,000** for the 328d xDrive, $43,750** for the 335i and $45,750** for the 335i xDrive.
Go online and schedule a test drive of 2015 BMW 3 Series Sedan with Flemington BMW today!
*EPA-estimated figures only. Your actual mileage will vary.
**Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price, excludes the Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee. Excludes taxes, license, title and available or regionally required equipment. Actual dealer price will vary.
Research & Review Page on 2015 BMW X5 Coming Soon
Flemington BMW will soon have a new Research & Review page on the 2015 BMW X5 under our ‘Model Lineup” tab that customers from Flemington, Clinton, Lambertville and Hopewell, NJ will be able to use to research this all-new model. Here customers will find an in-depth look into the specifics of this model with a detailed breakdown that includes MSRP, safety features, available features, trim level options, transmission and engine options with torque and horsepower capabilities, convenience features and more. As soon as this page has been officially released we will be sure to let you know so keep checking back here for more information.
At the 2014 SEMA Show BMW recently showcased their all-new BMW M Performance M4 Safety Car giving the models its official North American Debut. This all new model was developed by utilizing popular parts from the M Performance parts Catalog in order to showcase the capabilities this model has when fully equipped. The model also gives BMW enthusiasts a glimpse at how they could use the parts to upgrade their own BMW or The Ultimate Driving Machine®.
Custom features and M4 Performance Parts on this 2015 BMW M4 Coupe include a set of LED grille-mounted flashers, carbon fiber rear spoiler, carbon fiber splitter system, titanium exhaust system with carbon fiber exhaust tips, custom body wrap by 3M in BMW Motorsport theme colors, carbon fiber rear diffuser, black side gills, LED rooftop light bar, carbon fiber mirror caps, black BMW kidney grilles and side splitters.
BMW has also made this new M4 available in digital form to owners of the Gran Turismo®6 game for the PlayStation®3 system. The digital version of the vehicle was developed by BMW of North America and Polyphony Digital, Inc. and should be available as a free update by the end of the month. Attendees at the SEMA show were able to test out this new virtual version using the gran Turismo 6 simulators.
October 2014 Sales Results Announced By BMW
October 2014 showed an 11% increase over October 2013 in sales for the BMW brand with a total of 30,602 units sold for the month. This is an increase of more than 3,000 units over the 27,574 that sold last October. Additionally, year-to-date sales of the BMW brand have reached 267,193 units, which is a 12% increase over the 238,469 units that sold during this same period in 2013. Overall, sales of BMW passenger cars reached 25,261 which is an increase of 14.3%.
“The momentum is still with us as shown by back-to-back monthly records for BMW in October and September,” said Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW of North America. “Our new models, especially the 2 and 4 Series, are giving BMW a great boost as we head into the final two months of the year but I am also very pleased to see our born-electric BMW i3 doing so well, averaging a thousand per month in sales after only four months on the market.”
BMW of North America recently opened a new BMW Performance Center in Southern California. Through a partnership with The Thermal Club, BMW has created a this new training course that is located near La Quinta, CA. This new facility will offer the same level of in-depth driver training and performance driving courses that are currently available at the Spartanburg, CA BMW Performance Center, which has been open since 1999. The first BMW Performance Center opened back in 1977 in Germany so this new location will be the second in the U.S. These incredibly popular performance centers receive nearly 1,000-1,500 visitors per week. Additionally, close to 130,000 students have graduated from the driving courses, with around 5,000 of those graduates coming from the Teen Driving Schools.
The new training course has been designed on 32 acres of the Thermal Club’s ground and includes 6.2 acres of paddock, an 8,500 square foot Performance Facility, a 1.4 mile road course, and a skid pad. Additionally, the Thermal Club will be providing a variety of benefits including a Motorsports Village that provides the Trackside Garage, Tuning Shop, 5.5 miles of racing circuits and other luxuries such as first-class culinary, concierge services tennis courts, a pool and a kids club.
“We have long believed that the right driver training is every bit as important as technology in helping to keep drivers safe,” noted Peter Miles – Vice President of Sales Channel Development and Customer Relations, BMW of North America. “The BMW Performance Center West will make it easier for customers in the Western US to benefit from the same professional driving instruction that nearly 130,000 drivers have had at the BMW Performance Center in South Carolina over the last 15 years. We are very pleased to partner with The Thermal Club.”
The BMW plant in Leipzig recently celebrated a production milestone with its 1.5-millionth vehicle produced. The landmark vehicle was an Alpine White BMW 2 Series Active Tourer. On average, the plant generally produces about 750 vehicle a day. Additional models produced there include the BMW X1, BMW 2 Series Coupe, BMW 13 electric vehicle, BMW 1 Series and BMW 18 electric vehicle.
This plant currently employees more than 4,000 workers and is one of the most modernly-equipped facilities in the world.
“I am very proud of our team. Almost ten years after the plant opened, we can already celebrate the production of the 1.5-millionth vehicle today,” says Dr. Milan Nedeljkovic, head of the BMW plant in Leipzig. “For the future, we are well positioned to continue the success story of the Leipzig plant together with our employees.”
2015 BMW X6 Page Released
Customers living near Hopewell, Lambertville, Clinton and Flemington, NJ interested in the 2015 BMW X6 can now view Flemington BMW’s Research & Review page on this all-new model.
The two trim levels on the 2015 BMW X6 are the xDrive35i which gets its power by a 300 hp 3.0L TwinPower Turbo Inline 6-Cylinder 24-valve Engine and a and xDrive50i 445 hp 4.4L TwinPower Turbo V8 32-Valve Engine. This model has an EPA estimate of up to 24 MPG city*.
A few of the features found on the 2015 BMW X6 include Anti-Theft Alarm System, Rollover Sensor, BMW Remote Services, Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers, Engine Start/Stop Button, BMW Online with MyInfo, Available Rearview Camera and Available Comfort Access Keyless Entry with Multi-Function Remote.
MSRP $61,900** for the xDrive35i and $72,900** for the xDrive50i.
Come to Flemington BMW and check out the 2015 BMW X6 today!
*EPA-estimated figures only. Your actual mileage will vary.
**Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price, excludes the Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee. Excludes taxes, license, title and available or regionally required equipment. Actual dealer price will vary.
BMW Group recently presented US Accident Research Professor Kenny Diggs with the BMW Vehicle Safety Lifetime Achievement Award. The award presentation took place during the annual Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine conference at BMW Welt in Munich. Professor Diggs received this honor due to his ongoing dedication into researching ways to improve overall vehicle occupant safety. In fact, Professor Diggs is one of the world’s leading experts in the vehicle safety field.
His research is primarily conducted out of George Washington University and over the years his research has led to vehicle safety advancements such as, the development of all-new safety systems and the newest crash test process. Additionally, Professor Diggs’ research was critical in the development of the Intelligent Emergency Call system.
BMW i Partners Up with Soho House Group
BMW i has partnered up with Soho House Group (SHG) becoming the SHG’s official global automotive partner for a new promotion that will be presented through all 12 of SHG’s sites throughout North America and Europe.
Through this partnership, the two companies will work together to create an international arts program that will be promoted through all of SHG’s locations. This program will offer specialized experiences and events that will be focused primarily on design, contemporary art and innovation. Additionally, BMW i will also provide a BMW i3 at many of these events to offer an exclusive is driving experience for guests.
Steven Althaus, Senior Vice President Brand Management BMW, Marketing Services BMW Group said: “BMW i and Soho House share a common mindset: both brands strive for innovation, creativity as well as a special sense for aesthetic setting new design standards. What I look forward to most about our partnership is our determination to create memorable and sophisticated experiences together.”
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