Archive for the 'BMW' Category
2007 BMW 335i
Thursday, September 28th, 2006When the 2007 BMW 335i coupe arrives in showrooms on September 1, it will be the first gasoline-powered Bimmer in a generation to incorporate a turbocharger. With a sleek, newly designed body, the 300-horsepower 335i is the most powerful non-M3-series BMW coupe ever, and is also the most high-tech. Driving the sport-tuned 335i is a [...]
2006 BMW M6
Sunday, September 24th, 2006Coming hot on the heels of our recent test of the M5, our brief time with the 2006 BMW M6 was especially enjoyable as we had already learned enough of the Sequential Manual Gearbox’s behavior to really tap into the M6’s performance. The same basic drivetrain powers both cars: an operatic 500-horsepower 5-liter V10 engine [...]
2006 BMW M5
Monday, September 18th, 2006The 2006 BMW M5 is a tech-savvy speed freak’s dream come true. Its Formula One-bred engine, which has collected two consecutive International Engine of the Year awards, is the most delectable bit, with the seven-speed sequential manual gearbox (SMG) and various chassis control systems complementing the power to provide truly awesome performance.
2006 BMW X5
Monday, July 31st, 2006When BMW unveiled the X5 for the 2000 model year, its rivals in the over-$50,000 SUV market were few and far between. Times have changed. Despite record gas prices, the market appeal of large, well-appointed, and thirsty 21st-century station wagons has only increased.
2006 BMW M3
Saturday, July 29th, 2006Even though it’s near the end of its production run based on the outgoing E46 3 Series, the 2006 BMW M3 is still a very desirable performance icon. It may no longer be the most modern car in its class, but with its 3.2-liter, 333-horsepower engine, its sequential manual gearbox (SMG), and its well-appointed [...]
