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Video: BMW i4 and iX playing on Austrian Sölden Iceberg

December 10, 2021 admin

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Both the BMW iX and BMW i4 electric models are now being delivered worldwide to various customers. The cars are ready to take on the world and since we’re entering winter right now, BMW set up a photo and video shoot with the two, close to home, in Austria. The Sölden Iceberg was picked as the ideal location, due to its high altitude and snow-covered surface. Sitting at a hefty altitude of 2,830 meters above sea level, Solden is the perfect place to test your skills behind the wheel in winter conditions and maybe even ski a little in between runs.

Leaving skiing aside, the Solden iceberg was also picked because it is home to a proper BMW Driving Experience center, where some of the best trainers in the industry come every winter to hold sessions with aspiring drivers. The BMW Driving Experience centers have recently celebrated their 45th anniversary, being the first such service offered by a car manufacturer. There’s also another reason why Austria is important for the iX and i4.

The Steyr factory is responsible for making a few bits for the two electric models. For example, the body panels for the BMW iX and i4 are done here along with the electric motors and gearbox. The precision of the Steyr factory played a big role in securing this responsibility for the new electric models. Furthermore, the cooling systems for both the iX and i4 have been designed and developed by the Steyr engineers. Now let’s watch them in action!

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Video: MINI is offering you a new way of checking out Munich’s best spots

September 20, 2021 admin

MINI is, without a doubt, an urban brand. The original car was designed primarily for inner-city usage and, even though there’s SUV in its ranks today, it still has plenty of other options for those looking for a smaller car. And if you do choose a hardtop or a cabrio model to get around, especially in Munich, the people from MINI have prepared something special for you. They have created the Map of Big Love.

The map was done in collaboration with Google Maps and offers you interesting tips on where you should go, depending on what you feel like doing. From ‘Mood Boosters’ and ‘Conscious Living’ to the ‘City as Playground’ there are several different topics you can choose from. They have been curated by MINI Friends, people hand-picked by the company for their insight. For example, you could follow tennis pro Carina Witthoeft on her trail to the outdoor skate park at Hirschgarten or visit ‘Sugar Mountain’, a former factory site of a concrete plant in Obersendling.

That is where artist Lakwena designed a beautiful, colorful tower in collaboration with MINI, as you can see in the video below. If you are interested in the stops of the British Designer Paul Smith, have a look at one of his favorite galleries, where you can get ‘brilliantly designed posters for the 1972 Olympic which are quite difficult to find.’ Of course you can also see the designers ‘one-off show car, the ‘MINI Strip’ at the MINI Pavilion, located in the city center of Munich.

“The digital experience points to the many sides of urban life. ‘The ‘Map of Big Love’ thrives on community exchange and the belief that looking at things from different perspectives leads to enrichment for everyone,” says Bernd Körber, Head of MINI. “Just as the MINI increases the fun of urban mobility on every trip, the new hub leads to precisely those destinations that make a city particularly lovable,” he added.

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VIDEO: Check Out Part Two of Joe Achilles’ Petrol Head Tours

August 16, 2021 admin

A large portion of BMW enthusiasts are young people. Most of those young people lack the means to buy a brand-new G80 BMW M3 Competition. However, never before has it been easier for young people to enjoy dream cars. Back in the day, a young fan would have to look at photos of the car in a magazine and would need a bit of luck to see one pass by in real life, just to hear its exhaust note. Now, thanks to YouTube, young fans can live vicariously through some owners on the internet. In this case, Joe Achilles, who owns a BMW M3 Competition and isn’t shy about driving it.

In his latest video, Achilles shows off the second part of his Petrol Head Tours adventure, in which he covered thousands of miles in his brand-new M3 Comp. Most other YouTubers buy their cars and keep them in classified garages, like they’re nuclear footballs being kept away from evil villains, never to see the light of day. Not “Grillez”, though, Achilles’ very appropriately named M3.

During his time, his M3 Competition saw all sorts of incredible roads, stunning scenery, and even changes in weather. He made sure to take full advantage of the tail-happy M3 in the wet, with a few “childish” donuts. Regardless of weather, though, these are the sorts of trips more people need to do in their M3 Comps. It’s a brilliant car to travel long distances in because it’s just so fast and fun, while also being genuinely usable. Hell, Achilles could have had two other people along for the journey and the M3 still would have handled it.

If you’ve driven the new M3 Comp, you know just how rare it is to find a car that drives as sharply as the M3, while also being as practical. The Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio and M5 CS are the only two other cars I can think of, if I’m being honest. So check this video out, to see just how broad the M3 Competition’s abilities are.

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VIDEO: Watch the ALPINA XB7 Hit 270 km/h on the Autobahn

August 5, 2021 admin

The ALPINA XB7 is a fascinating car. Objectively speaking, it’s entirely ridiculous. In no world is a two-and-a-half-ton SUV with a 612 horsepower twin-turbocharged V8 even remotely necessary. And yet, after driving it, you’ll never care because it’s awesome. Despite weighing more than a medium-sized aircraft carrier, the XB7 is shockingly fast. So fast, in fact, that it will do supercar speeds on the Autobahn, as evidenced by AutoTopNL’s latest POV video.

As you can tell in this video, stepping into the ALPINA XB7 and shutting the door is like entering an isolation chamber. You’re met with such silence, you can hear your own heartbeat. Obviously that’s hyperbole but you get the point. Which is what makes the coming performance seem so at odds with the rest of the car. Never before has the phrase “iron fist in a velvet glove” felt more appropriate.

On the German Autobahn, the XB7 simply flies. Its 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8 is based on BMW’s standard N63 engine but it has new turbos, a new air intake, new pistons, new intercoolers, and an ECU tune, to only name a few upgrades. All in, the big V8 makes 612 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque, allowing the moon-sized XB7 to reach speeds of 270 km/h (168 mph) on the Autobahn. If you read that and felt it wasn’t that fast — which is possible in today’s YouTuber world in which we can see all manner of record shattering speeds — you’re a lunatic. That speed in a three-row SUV is absurd and frightening.

Or at least it should be. Shockingly, it actually doesn’t look all that unnerving, which is as alarming as the speed itself. The ALPINA XB7 remains completely composed and effortlessly stable, even at speeds that would make sports cars struggle. It’s even more impressive when you consider the XB7 seemingly has the aerodynamic properties of a brick.

I’ve driven the ALPINA XB7, on both road and track, and it’s an absurd, wonderful, objectively ridiculous, and completely awesome vehicle. It’s a rolling contradiction and I love it.

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VIDEO: Listen to the Stories of These Classic BMW Owners

July 28, 2021 admin

Car enthusiasm is a beautiful thing, as it can bring people together and connect people from all around the world, with the common love for cars. Sometimes it’s love for a specific car, sometimes it’s love for a brand. In this case, it’s the love for classic BMWs, as this video spotlights several classic BMW enthusiasts from around the globe.

In this video, we get to hear from BMW enthusiasts from Denmark, Russia, Taiwan, and Italy. Anders Bilidt is from Denmark and owns a BMW 2002 tii wearing a gorgeous shade of red, in a fantastic condition. There’s Fabrizio Sandrinelli from Italy, who owns an E24 BMW 6 Series that he found in a barn and restored himself. Adley Li is from Taiwan and owns an E30 BMW 325i, which is fitted with M Technik bits that give an awesome look. Last but not least is Katya, from Russia, who owns an E34 5 Series that she plans on taking to Dingolfing, where it was made, when borders open back up.

All four of these owners come from very different countries and have very different cars. However, they all have the same passion for classic BMWs. In a world of so much division and rage-fueled internet screaming, there’s something incredibly refreshing about that. Each person’s background is different, they each found their cars in very different ways, and they each enjoy their cars in different ways. But one thing is the same — they all love their classic Bimmer.

BMW is a brand that sticks; its cars come with a unique driving flavor that becomes addictive and, sometimes, necessary for fans. Which is why we’re not surprised to see people from all over the world, of different ages and backgrounds, becoming passionate about BMWs, specifically classic ones. Share your classic BMW below and why you’re passionate about the brand’s older cars.

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VIDEO: Is the BMW M2 CS the M Division’s Best Car?

April 27, 2021 admin

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I’m quite lucky in that I’ve spent a lot of time in the BMW M2 CS. I’ve driven it on road, on track, with a DCT automatic, and with a manual. I’ve driven a blue one and a white one. So I have a good idea of what the M2 CS is all about and I can say, without question, that it’s the best driving M car in a very long time. So when I see a question about whether the M2 CS is the M Division’s best driver’s car, my answer is an immediate, emphatic yes.

However, I also really enjoy seeing other enthusiasts drive it. It’s such great driver’s car, not because it’s perfectly tidy and clinical but because it’s raucous and alive in your hands. As Cars.co.za’s Ciro Di Sienna finds out in this new video, you need to be awake when you drive the M2 CS.

That said, despite it being a bit of a hooligan, it’s actually more composed, more predictable, and more enjoyable that the standard M2 Competition. Despite having more power — 444 horsepower vs 405 horsepower — and being a bit lighter, thanks to a carbon fiber hood and roof, BMW has actually managed to make the M2 CS the easier car to drive quickly because it behaves in a more predictable manner. It will still wag its tail like an excited Labrador but when it does, it’s far easier to control than before. It’s also more supple and comfortable than the M2 Competition, thanks to adaptive suspension that BMW M seems to have worked incredibly hard one.

Overall, without a shadow of a doubt, the BMW M2 CS is the best M car on sale at the moment and is probably the best M car since the 1 Series M. Sure, it’s still a hooligan but in the best ways possible.

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VIDEO: This BMW M1 Rally Car is Absolutely Glorious

April 23, 2021 admin

If you know me even a little, you’d know that the BMW M1 is one of my absolute favorite cars. It’s a car I’m not shy about loving. At parties, I’ll tell people that the BMW M1 is not only one of my favorite cars but actually invented the everyday supercar segment but, mysteriously, they all seem to walk away from me after that… But I digress.

I know I’m not alone in loving the BMW M1; it’s one of the most revered and beloved Bavarian products of all time. Its gorgeous Giugiaro styling, its Paul Rosche-designed and motorsport-bred 3.5 liter inline-six, and its everyday supercar usability all make it one of the most iconic cars of its era. But did you know that there was actually a rally car version?

Few enthusiasts know that there actually ever was a BMW M1 rally car but, in fact, there were a few. Admittedly, only a handful of teams in the early ’80s rally raced M1s, with the most famous one being raced by the French Oreca rally racing team (which is the Motul-sponsored car in the video below). Most of the rally M1s were French, to be honest.

Most BMW M1 rally cars were converted M1 Procars, which were widened to accommodate a wider wheel track and were given accompanying fender flares. They also featured larger rear wings, to provide more downforce to the rear-wheel drive only rally car. Though, most of the French rally races were held on tarmac. The already incredible 3.5 liter I6 engine was also bumped from the standard 277 horsepower to a whopping 430 bhp.

Sadly, the BMW M1 never really worked as a rally car. It never won a single race, with any driver from any team, and it only managed one or two second-place podium finishes. Most of the time, the M1 was forced to retire races due to technical failures. The BMW M1 was too big, too heavy, and not reliable enough to be a successful rally car, which is kind of sad because the car seen in this video below was absolutely glorious. It looked fantastic and sounded even better. Have a watch and dream of what maybe could have been.

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VIDEO: Joe Achilles Will be Spending Three Months with a BMW 420i

February 28, 2021 admin

For most journalists and publications, a press vehicle loan is about a week long, give or take a day or two, depending on scheduling. Sometimes, however, car companies will give longer-term loaners out to certain journos or pubs, so the vehicle can be evaluated over a longer period of time. Luckily for Joe Achilles, he’s been able to secure a three-month long-term BMW 420i, to see what it’s like to truly live with everyday. So what’s it actually like?

The BMW 420i is among the least exciting version of the car. It packs a 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 184 horsepower, an automatic gearbox and, in Achilles’ case, rear-wheel drive. It doesn’t make much power and it’s not the lightest of cars. The BMW 420i is the lightest 4 Series available and it still checks in at 1,600 kg (3,500-ish lbs). So the 420i is not really the enthusiast’s choice. However, there’s still quite a bit to like.

For instance, Achilles appreciates the driving position, the interior design and quality and the fuel economy. He also claims that it’s just a nice car to drive as a daily. It’s comfortable, quiet, relaxed, and, because it’s just a 420i, isn’t always straining at the leash to be driven hard. So it’s calming. I felt something similar when I tested the BMW 430i; it was a car that was lovely to drive but never egged me on to drive it hard.

After having driven the 430i, and the M440i in a smaller sample size, I’ve personally come to the conclusion that the 4 Series is more of a baby-GT car than it is a sports car. From what Achilles claims in this video, he seems to echo those same sentiments, at least about the BMW 420i.

So if you’re looking for a stylish (if you can handle the grille), comfortable and premium coupe, the BMW 4 Series is a great option and the 420i will save you additional money on fuel.

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VIDEO: Is the BMW 128ti Better Than the M135i?

January 24, 2021 admin

When the BMW 128ti first debuted, we immediately thought that BMW might be onto something. The new front-wheel drive 1 Series hatchback is a capable and technically impressive car in all variants but it’s always been a bit boring and a bit too safe, to the point that Audi A3s are more interesting to drive. Especially the BMW M135i which, despite being quick, felt far too digital and numb. So when BMW decided to strip the M135i back, get rid of that pesky xDrive system and fit sharper, model-specific steering, suspension and differential tuning, we were instantly intrigued.

In this new video Joe Achilles drives the all-new, lighter, simpler BMW 128ti to see if it’s actually better than its more powerful, faster, grippier M135i sibling.

On paper, it seems like the BMW 128ti would be worse. It’s only front-wheel drive (heresy to BMW enthusiasts), sports an automatic gearbox and makes less power than the M135i, packing just 261 horsepower versus 302 horsepower. However, the 128ti is lighter, has purer steering, better tuned suspension and a simpler, more engaging attitude. We assumed it’d be better to drive but after seeing this new video, we’re confident it’s the best driving 1 Series there is at the moment.

Achilles seems to have some genuine fun in this new video. On certain stretches of road, he even claims that he doesn’t think he could safely go quicker in his much more powerful BMW M2 Competition. So while it’s only front-wheel drive, the BMW 128ti is a fun little hatchback and can put a smile on your face on any twisty road. In fact, it can do so more than the more powerful M135i, as the 128ti is less safe and it does less for you. It’s a bit shocking to see BMW develop a front-wheel drive hot-hatch but it seems that BMW has done just that.

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WATCH: Top Gear + Chris Harris x Andreas Preuninger = The New Porsche 992 GT3

November 26, 2020 admin

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I was never really very good at maths or English during my school years, so I’ve no idea if the above equation makes any sense structurally.

But what I can tell you is this: Thanks to our friends at Top Gear, I really enjoyed the last 40-minutes or so that I just spent watching the film you see embedded below.

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Mark sent me a link to this earlier via iMessage and I also saw a few people talking about the film on Instagram. I skipped dinner, fired up YouTube and mirrored this to my TV. “It’s brilliant!” I text Mark. “Ah, yes,” he replied. “It’s a film made specifically for geeks like us.”

We are car nerds to the core, and I’m in safe company with you all when I say that there’s no shame in this.

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Just over a year ago, Benjamin Marjanac at the Porsche Museum organised six GT3s for us to drive for the afternoon. That day, the Porsche way of doing things shone through. “Relax, take your pick, let’s have some fun,” Beny said.

In a similar make-yourself-at-home style, this video – with Andy Preuninger, Director of Porsche’s GT Product Line, and Chris Harris – is like two old friends having a chat down the pub. Only there’s no bar, just a bevy of GT cars and, of course, the spanking new 992 GT3.

Without wanting to spoil things: Yes, it’s NA. There will be a manual option. Plus, we will see the GT3 ‘Touring’ model offered once again, at some point in the future.

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I’m happy about lots of things tonight, but maybe that’s because my aforementioned dinner was missed and I’m three beers in. Anyway, in no particular order, I am 1.) Glad that hardcore GT cars like this are still being made. 2.) Porsche managed to pull off that incredible swan-neck rear wing. And 3.) Top Gear brought us 40-minutes of GT3 evolution-based heaven.

What do you think of it? As always, first one to write ‘praise the manuals’ in the comments section below wins absolutely nothing (but adoration and a few likes from the Speedhunters community).

No matter when and wherever you’re reading this: Happy GT3 Wednesday.

Ben Chandler
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ben@speedhunters.com

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Video: BMW i4 and iX playing on Austrian Sölden Iceberg

Video: MINI is offering you a new way of checking out Munich’s best spots

VIDEO: Check Out Part Two of Joe Achilles’ Petrol Head Tours

VIDEO: Watch the ALPINA XB7 Hit 270 km/h on the Autobahn

VIDEO: Listen to the Stories of These Classic BMW Owners

VIDEO: Is the BMW M2 CS the M Division’s Best Car?

VIDEO: This BMW M1 Rally Car is Absolutely Glorious

VIDEO: Joe Achilles Will be Spending Three Months with a BMW 420i

VIDEO: Is the BMW 128ti Better Than the M135i?

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