BMW 3 Series

BMW 3 Series has been renewed with changes to its exterior appearance and interior, the engine of the 330d, which is now more powerful and consume less, and equipment. These are the changes for now, and family saloon bodywork.

Prices relative to previous versions equivalent increase between 2.5 and 3%. The basic version (318i limousine) is € 900 more expensive. Now it costs € 29,500. The most expensive version, the 335d Saloon costs over € 1100 (€ 50,000). There are two exceptions to these price increases. The 330d Saloon and Touring in Spain are sold at a price lower than their predecessors, because they benefit from better tax system, because its engine is more powerful, but consume less. With the new 245 hp engine (the 330d which was sold to date was 231 bhp) manual gearbox and costs € 42,600, € 800 less than the previous. Despite its increased power, the new 330d consumes less than the current and emits less CO2 (152 g / km versus 160 g / km of the predecessor).

Also new are the possibility of acquiring 318d automatic gearbox with six speeds, the combination of total traction "xDrive" with four-cylinder engine version of the 320D and use of an automatic gearbox with two clutches , which already has the M3, in versions 335i coupe and cabriolet with bodywork. The new Coupe and convertible body, as amended, now in the saloon and the family will arrive in late 2009 or early 2010.

BMW 3 Series. Model 2009.De body change bumpers, hood, trunk lid, headlights and pilots (more information). Moreover, mirrors are larger (previously too small). Has also increased the width of the tracks. The lamps are up to 6 mm according to the wider tires available for each version and up to 24 mm later by the new tires and a new design of the support of the wheel. Suspensions have not changed at all, either by design or by changing regulations and hardness of springs and shock absorbers ..

With the changes of the body, the aerodynamic coefficient is unchanged, but slightly increases the frontal area (perhaps due in part to the increased size of the mirrors).

The range of engines is comprised of ten different without the 420 hp with the M3.

Of these, the greatest innovation is the new version of the 330d, from 231 hp to 245 hp maximum power thanks to the injection system through a common bar 1800, which called third generation, and a new cylinder head ( More information about this engine.) This version accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 6.1 s and consumes 5.7 l/100 km (0.4 liters less than the engine it replaces). It's the same engine that BMW has announced the new BMW 730d, available from November 2008.

Thus, the range is composed of five petrol versions: 335i (306 hp), 330i (272 hp), 325i (218 hp), 320i (170 hp) and 318i (143 hp). And five other Diesel: 335d (286 hp), 330d (245 hp), 325d (197 hp), 320D (177 hp) and 318d (143 hp). All engines are direct-injection gasoline and diesel are all aluminum block, turbocharger and injection through common.

Depending on the version, the engines are some elements of the fuel package that BMW calls "EfficientDynamics" (more information).

Optionally, version 330d can have a system ( "BluePerformance) that reduces pollutants (more information). In this way, fulfills the Euro 6 will enter into force in 2014 and that means lower emissions of particulates and nitrogen oxides

BMW 3 Series. Model 2009.Hasta now, the total drive system was available only with engines of six or eight cylinders. In the range 2009, so too will the Diesel four cylinder and 177 hp, both with four-door car as the family. It also changes the name of the versions available with traction total: 335i xDrive, BMW 330i xDrive, BMW 325i xDrive, BMW 330d xDrive and BMW 320D xDrive.

The carrier has improved with small design changes and use of new coating materials (more information).

The system "iDrive", used to manage sound systems, navigation, entertainment and computer, has been changed: has a new distribution of the new menus and shortcut buttons (image). The color screen, which displays the information is 8.8 inches in size. The rotating wheel ( "Controller") is smaller, has a striated and a touch different from previous iDrive control and is covered with a matte surface.

The navigation system "Professional" includes a 80 GB hard drive (much compared to other brands that use, for example, has 30 GB of Citroën). It maps are hosted on your browser and also serves to store music, which can be copied via the USB connection on the car (for example using an external MP3 player) through the connector "mini-jack or from the reader Disk drive.

BMW 3 Series. Model 2009.En some countries (Spain is not one of them) will be available from an internet connection to the car, unless it is in motion. This device uses EDGE (from English "Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution). With this feature, the command of the "iDrive" as the computer mouse. BMW have no expected date for this service is available in Spain.

Respect to security-related devices in the range of 2009 series are Isofix fixings in the rear seats and active head restraints (stand 40 mm and 60 mm forward if hit from behind) in front. In addition, all versions spend six airbags, three-point belts in all five seats and stability control. The adaptive lighting system (optional) has to cross by lighting a bulb in additional lights. With bi-xenon headlights light system for adaptive cornering. For low speed, Sipon a lighting system side.

BMW 1 Series Cabrio

The BMW 1 Series convertible is on sale from 32,000 € (all prices). It is with a convertible roof and four seats built from Series 1. The 1 Series is also available with 3 or 5 car doors and coupe.

His closest rival is the Audi A3 Cabrio, also of 4 squares and similar characteristics. The 1 Series 120i Cabrio, 170 hp engine, it costs € 34,700. It is more expensive than the Audi A3 Cabrio 1.8 T FSI 160 PS, which is priced at € 32,030, even matching equipment (comparative tab). Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet 2.0 T 16v (163 hp), rigid folding roof is much more affordable (€ 24,600) and has more equipment.

The equipment in the normal range, with some shortcomings such as difficult to understand the connection automatic lights, an option even in the 135i convertible version which costs € 50,800.

The 1 Series convertible is available with four petrol engines and three diesel, which can be chosen with manual or automatic, all six speeds.

The petrol versions are: 118i (143 hp), 120i (170 hp), 125I (218 hp) and 135i (306 hp turbo). The diesel version is 120 days (177 hp), and range from the 2009 versions 118d (143 hp) and 123D (with dual turbo and 204 hp). All engines are direct injection.

BMW 135i convertible. Model 2008.Conducir the 135i convertible, which is what we tried, it is very rewarding, both from the dynamic point of view and for the way that BMW has resolved its status cabriolet. In addition, I have found a car with which you can enjoy driving at a rapid pace but also moderate walking speed.

The other versions are also because they have a good relationship between performance and consumption. In part, the consumption is low because the 1 Series convertible has some interesting means to contain the fuel (more holiday package 'Efficient Dynamics').

The equipment available for the 1 Series convertible has many elements in common with the rest of the Series1 models. These are an active steering, auxiliary connections "AUX-In" and port "USB" for external audio players. The central command "i-Drive" is associated with the browser versions, if this element does not, instead there is a gap for depositing objects.

With the BMW 1 Series coupe unveiled a new type of rear differential, smaller and with less friction (more information).

For this model, BMW offers a number of exclusive outlets accesiorios intake, exhaust system or a wheel with LEDs (Gallery Accessories Performance).

Convertible.

The roof is made of canvas and has an electro hydraulic mechanism to collect fully 22 seconds, even circualndo at a speed of 40 km / h. When the hood is folded, it is completely hidden under the trunk lid. The trunk volume is 305 l if the roof is on the body and 260 l if the roof is in the trunk

When the hood is folded, the front passenger are well protected from the air because the windshield is above the head, even for drivers of high stature.

BMW 1 Series Cabrio. Model 2008. Paravientos.Hay a big difference between traveling with the wind (image: 366 €) position or removed. If you are not placed in the front seats will produce some turbulence can be felt in the neck from 100 km / h but at least with a warm outside temperature, are not uncomfortable until you exceed 130 km / h.

This deflector is folded and occupies little space in the trunk. Place is very simple and can make a single person. When used, the rear seats are useless for carrying passengers.

Collected with the roof, the aerodynamic deflector in place and four points increases, the system works effectively climatación: on the road, traveling at 120 km / h with an outside temperature of around 30 º C, the air conditioning is sufficient to alleviate much of the heat that is felt by solar radiation.

The roof is available in several colors, black, beige or gray color with a certain amount of silver thread, which affect the sunlight, emit a characteristic glow.

Behind the headrests of the rear seats are retractable bars if leaving the car overturn. In turn, activates the emergency tensioners belt front (the rear can not have this element) and skipped the front airbags.

The 1 Series convertible shows some elements of equipment for this specific version, such as coating of skin to be treated less hot when exposed to sunlight, the upholstery was leather breathable we've tried very badly. The climate has an additional feature for when you are driving with the roof removed. Under these conditions, this function gives priority to the environmental temperature and the incidence of solar radiation for the adjustment of the intensity of the ventilation.

135i Cabrio

BMW 135i convertible. Model 135i version 2008.La (technical article on the engine) is a serial package called 'M' which is distinguished by elements of body decoration and the interior.

Outside, there is a front entrance of air greater than in the other versions, a modified bumper, a more pronounced lateral stirrups and air diffuser at the rear of the body. Other details specific to the body that has this version are the bars on the grille and chrome exhaust with the same finish. In the interior, the package M includes sports seats, special steering wheel, a foot of metal supports and some silver aluminum trim.

The decorations and seating package 'M' are available optionally in the other versions of the 1 Series convertible. What may not be the least powerful version is the 135i's brakes team, the different programming stability control, or direction of the throttle.

135i This version also has a separate schedule of stability control, the steering and throttle. Also this version is only for the team which consists of brake discs front Gripper bombina six fixed and fixed clamps bombina in the two rear wheels. The fittings are gray with white letters BMW. The remaining models have floating clamps. The wheels for this version is 18 ".

BMW 1 Series Coupé

The 1 Series range consists of four bodywork, three-and five-door, coupe and cabriolet, which is given in this article.

The 1 Series Coupé is available with two diesel engines: 120 days (177 hp) and 123D (204 hp) and two petrol: 135i with 306 hp and 125I (218 hp). The latter option is new within the range.

Is for sale from € 30,900. Ie about 1,100 € more expensive than a 1 Series five-door with the same engine and similar equipment (prices of all the 1 Series Coupe).

The reasons for choosing this car, about a 1 Series body with three or five doors, have to do with the appearance of your body, or the possibility of mounting the gasoline engine of 305 hp, which is very good and that within the 1 Series, is available only with the body Coupé or cabriolet.

Another reason for choosing the Series1 Coupé is perhaps easier to drive in difficult conditions that a 1 Series body with three or five doors. In any case, the difference is very small and hardly noticeable.

In addition, the 1 Series Coupé retains the dynamic characteristics of any other Series 1, which is a suspension rather hard and a high stability, especially when asphalt is not damaged. Also noteworthy was the performance of their engines.

The interior of the Coupé is more spacious than others Series1. In fact, on a series 1 with a hatch on the roof of the Coupé's fall left few inches of headroom valuable that people will notice from 1.75 m, and is only approved for four seats.

The boot itself is bigger than any other Series1, but it is more difficult to get large objects because it has a hatch cover in place. Series, the support of the Coupé's rear seats are folding.

We have thoroughly tested the 123D version that has a diesel engine of 204 hp. It is one of the Diesel Car of the best relationship between power consumption and performance. The 123D is a car very fast and with which they can make driving a normal road or highway spending slightly less than 7.0 l/100 km, which is very little to its power.

However, this may be the best alternative for Diesel Coupe bodywork is 120 days of 177 hp. € 2,700 plus the cost of 123D, with respect to 120 days (comparative tab), I seem hardly justified by superior performance, but only come to light clearly in certain conditions, from speeds not allowed in Spain. Furthermore, spent 120 days unless the 123D.

There are even those 120 days of the 177 hp is not required. For them, a disadvantage of the 1 Series Coupe 1 Series over other is that you can not have (at least for now) Diesel and gasoline engines less powerful BMW.

The 1 Series Coupé length measured just over the 1 Series three-and five-door: 4360 instead of 4239 mm (121 mm). The height and width of the bodywork of three Series 1 are very similar.

The Coupé weighs only 5 kg more than the three-door 1 Series to equal motor and equipment. The aerodynamic drag is almost the same in all three body (0.63 m).

The aspect of all versions are the same. The exception is the 135i, which has a range of kit 'M' which includes elements that change their external appearance and interior, wheels and adjusting the suspension (lowered and harder). This set of elements can be optionally mounted in the other versions of the range.

BMW Series 1

The BMW 1 Series is rear wheel drive passenger cars and length similar to an Audi A3 or a Renault Megane. Is available with a body of 3, 4 (coupé), or 5-door convertible (image of the four types of body). In these articles there is information the 1 Series 1 Series Coupe and convertible.

The 1 Series was introduced in 2004 and late 2007 BMW made some changes in this model. Here is information on the evolution of this model from the beginning.

News of the range in 2009

The Series 1, 3 or 5 doors to the 2009 range is available with four petrol engines and four diesel. Two of them are new and match the versions 116i and 116d.

The 116i (petrol) ceases to carry a motor of 1.6 liters and 122 hp to move to take over a cylinder (2 liters) and the same potency (comparative form of the three versions that have existed 116i.). It's the same block have the 118i and 120i (143 hp and 170 hp respectively).

Meanwhile, extending the range with the diesel 116d, which has the same engine of 2.0 liters and 120 days of the 118d (143 hp and 177 hp) with 115 hp. The most powerful diesel 123D is 204 hp.

BMW 116i with the 2.0 liters engine performance is slightly better than the 1.6 version that it replaces. The speed limit remains the same (204 km / h) and acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h improvement (from 10.1 to 9.8 s). The average consumption remains the same (5.8 l/100 km). These figures are similar to those of standard features like the Audi A3, Volkswagen Golf and the Volvo C30 with petrol engines between 120 and 125 hp (tab comparative benefits and consumption).

The new 116d has some very good benefits for their power (115 hp). Reaches 200 km / h and reaches 100 km / h from standing in 10.2 s. It is slower than the 118d, but the difference is largely irrelevant (comparative tab between 116d and 118d). The 116d is the average consumption of 4.4 l/100 km, very similar to the Audi A3, Volkswagen Golf and Volvo C30 diesel engines between 105 and 110 hp, or access to their respective ranges (comparative tab benefits and consumption).

One of the most important series 1 in 2009 is that the tires "Run Flat" are no longer standard on all versions. Become optional across the range except in the two most powerful options (123D 204 hp and 265 hp 130I), where they remain as standard. The conventional tires that have a bearing kit reparapinchazos as a series.

Tires "Run Flat", that used in other BMW models such as the 3 Series or 5 Series, enabling circular low pressure. They flank a little flexible so that the tire did not hit the ground when the tire loses pressure, which allows continued progress albeit at a limited distance and speed.

All 1 Series range of 2009 may be optionally address "Servotronic", with the assistance variable depending on the speed. Previously, the steering was available only in the two most powerful petrol (120i and 130I) and Diesel (123D and 120 days).

The developments also affect the "iDrive" command allows to configure and manage various elements such as the browser or the sound equipment. Now it has more buttons and new features (more of the "iDrive").

Prices and equipment

The 1 Series is available from € 23,900 (116i 3p) to € 42,133 (130I Automatic 5p). 5-door body means an excess of between 1,700 and 1,900 € with respect to the 3p (full list price of 3p BMW 1 Series and BMW 1 Series 5p).

The BMW 1 Series is more expensive than most models between 4.20 and 4.40 meters. For example, the most affordable petrol (116i 3p) costs € 23,900, between 1,400 and 3,000 € more than cars as the Audi A3, Volkswagen Golf and the Volvo C30 engine with similar performance (comparative price sheet). Other are less costly alternatives, such as the Peugeot 308 or Honda Civic.

The 1 Series does not have an abundant variety of equipment. Instead, you can optionally have a large number of elements that are not available in most cars of this size but are usually a high price. The quality of finish is above average, especially in the printing of transmitting sound.

All versions have six airbags and lamps surface variable. Other items that may have the Series 1 is a lighting system with adaptive lighting function and cornering light side and a connection for portable music devices or USB memory, near the handbrake. The connection type "mini jack is standard, while the USB is optional.

There are options that should be standard on a car of this price, such as networks on the back of the front seats and the trunk or reading lights.

All versions of series 1 may have an option called 'M Sport Package "(from 1902 to 3927 with € 3-door body and € 1784 to 3473 with 5-door body) that includes, among other things, some decorative elements for the bodywork and larger wheels. The blue car in this gallery of images takes this package of options.

Driving and occupant

Unlike other models, the 1 Series has rear, rather than front-wheel drive or full. Since the stability control is standard equipment of which is rear traction is not a problem and it brings some practical advantages such as greater ability to maneuver and a tire wear more evenly.

The stability is not better than some models of front-wheel drive. The Series 1 has a good touch, but not a smaller version of the 3 Series, a model that may have a higher accuracy and less sensitivity to strong accelerations or decelerations in the curve. The suspension seems more advisable that has the serial. The optional hard-is only advisable for anyone who does not care that the car is uncomfortable with such a bumpy road that, roads in good condition is more stable with the suspension as standard.

All versions of Series 1 are distinguished because they spend a lot of fuel. It helps that BMW calls "EfficientDynamics", a series of measures to contain costs of fuel.

The 120i has a very nice motor. Gives a performance standard for power in relation to other air vehicles, but is slower than similar cars with turbocharged engines. The interesting thing about this engine is that, considering its power, engine capacity and fuel type, you can spend very little.

The 120 days is in between the cars like Diesel, the best performance. Although it only has 7 hp more than the 120i, the feeling that gives the lead and measure performance is that the Diesel has a lot more force. The drawback is that its 120 days of the motor can be rough when idling or running at low speed (no road), something that does not happen in the 120i.

In the front seats of the BMW 1 Series travel well even people high in the rear no. In front, the seats are good (especially the optional ones) and the driving position very comfortable for almost everyone. A car is recommended for those who value low and go sit with legs stretched, as in a coupe.

The rear seats have some drawbacks. In the version with bodywork of five doors access is not comfortable (in the form of the rear doors is uneven, as are small, leaving little room for). In either body space in rear seats is just for two.

Bentley Brooklands

Brooklands is a coupe with two doors and four-seat cabriolet derivative of Azure. Therefore, technically has nothing to do with the models developed since the brand owned by Volkswagen (the Continental GT coupe, the convertible Continental GTC and Continental Flying Spur saloon).

Bentley plans to manufacture only 550 units of Brooklands, deliveries to customers will not begin until the first half of 2008.

Unlike the Continental GT, the Brooklands is a coupe with two doors and silhouette of three volumes.

According to Bentley, the design features are taken from the work they did some bodywork on older Bentley. One of those he cites the lunette is visually far from the trunk (lunette 'floating', call it). Responsible for the design of the Brooklands is Dirk van Braeckel.

As usual in Bentley, and especially in this case due to limited production, the customer can choose from a wide range of colors and materials for the interior. Brooklands is a feature that is traveled along the ceiling by a piece with elements of light that reaches the rear seats. Standard wheels are 20 ", partly due to the diameter of the discs you need.

Technique has the elements of the Bentley engine with eight cylinders and rear, when Rolls-Royce and Bentley were in the same group, the modern Bentley is a twelve-cylinder, traction total.

In the case of Brooklands, the turbocharged V8 engine from 6.7 liters of displacement reaches 530 hp

Bentley Azure

Implanted in his convertible Bentley Azure that uses the same engine in Arnage T sedan adds to the name and the symbol 'T' that characterizes more powerful versions.

Azure T gives the power of 507 hp with a displacement of 6.8 liters. The maximum torque is 1,000 Nm at 3200 rpm.

Figures from the Azure, which was submitted in 2005 are 456 hp and 875 Nm, so the version 'T' has a 11% increase in power and torque by 14%. The dimensions and weight vary. The Azure measured 5.41 meters long, 2.13 wide and weighs 2.7 tons.

The combined consumption is 19.5 liters per 100 km. The maximum speed is 288 km / h takes 5.5 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h. Azure T's tires are 20 inches in diameter, over a 19-inch wheels of Azure 'normal'. The automatic gearbox six-speed does not change. Has three possible positions of use: 'normal', 'sport' and 'manual'.

Bentley Azure. 2009Exteriormente model, in addition to the five spokes wheels of greater diameter, the Azure Azure T differs from the 'winged B' retraíble located in front of the bonnet, for some air intakes, which Bentley called "Le Mans" located behind the front wheels, for the cap 'jewel' fuel tank, for leaks and subsequent double output by the choice between 42 colors of paint.

In the interior, the most noteworthy details are the possibility to choose between 25 different skins, and iPod connection and USB slot for SD memory card, perforated metal pedals, black areas of instrumentation and other details of decor and seats and controls Optionally, a stereo specific 'Naim for Bentley' with a 1,100 W amplifier power.

The Azure has a T top three layers, which are electrically operated and it takes 25 seconds to deploy or folded. Once stored folded in a space separate from the trunk, so their position does not affect the load capacity. Azure in the year 2006 this operation was for 30 seconds.

Springs suspension Azure T are adaptive and its hardness varies depending on road conditions and driving. The driver can choose the mode "normal" and "sport" to indicate a more precise pattern of adaptation. There is, optionally, a choice of brake discs 420 mm in diameter in the front wheels and 356 in the post, with eight-piston grippers.

Bentley Arnage

The Bentley Arnage receives several improvements and equipment, especially mechanical. The two available engines are now more powerful and are associated with a new automatic gearbox six speeds.

The 2007 model year Arnage will be available with engines of developments that had so far. Thus, the Arnage R and RL with 456 hp (51 hp more) and 870 Nm of torque (versus 835), the Arnage T is the engine of 507 hp (previously 457 hp) and 1,000 Nm. Less potent versions reach a maximum speed of 270 km / h, while the other 288 km / h. These engines meet the Euro 4 and the American USLEV II.

In both cases, an eight-cylinder engine in 'V' of 6753 cm ³ engine capacity, the difference in power is because the Arnage T has two turbo compressors instead of one. Regarding the Arnage T, the new has lower inertia turbochargers, which allows reaching the maximum pressure in half the time. Furthermore, the profile of the camshaft is different and the rocker rollers are new.

The engine, made of aluminum, was designed in 1959 and has since been undergoing changes as far as we know it today. Then a displacement of 6.25 liters, consumed 60 percent and its emissions were double those of today.

Bentley has replaced the automatic gearbox with a new four-speed ZF six. It has three programs running 'Drive', 'Sport' and 'semi-automatic. " The latter allows you to select gears by means of longitudinal displacement in the lever of change. Locking the torque converter acts on all gears.

Previous gearbox used independently of a central engine and the new shares the same unit (Bosch) for both mechanical elements. Also, how 'Sport' change not started the 'Sport' of the suspension, as was the case hitherto, but which can be selected independently of each other.

The traction and stability control has been revised. You now have a more progressive and allow some slipping of the wheels under acceleration with high intensity.

Bentley has not found it necessary to make changes in the appearance of the car. You just need a new finish for the grill racks and bumpers, black chrome and the Arnage T in R and RL. The amount is added back to the Bentley logo. There are new body colors.

In the interior there are new upholstery and a different steering wheel. Furthermore, it can be more regular 25 mm in both height and depth. In the table, there is a TFT screen and a control system for tire pressure.

The long version (RL) is a series of refrigerated compartment in the rear armrest and a rear chamber to facilitate maneuvers. Also available is a Bluetooth system for mobile phones.