Posts Tagged: BMW
In a thrilling showdown that could only be described as a clash of automotive titans, a 1970 Plymouth Satellite Big Block, sporting its vintage muscle charm and four doors of unadulterated power, managed to outpace a modern BMW in a head-to-head race. Proving that age is just a number, this classic powerhouse left the BMW eating its dust, while onlookers couldn’t help but cheer for the underdog that reminded everyone why muscle cars are the real superheroes of the road. So much for German engineering, right?
Some of the most aerodynamically efficient cars ever built look nothing alike, from the bubble-shaped Volkswagen XL1 to the deceptively ordinary Mercedes-Benz EQS. This rundown breaks down what a drag coefficient actually measures and which production vehicles have posted the lowest numbers on record. The results reshuffle a lot of assumptions about which cars are actually cutting through the air the most efficiently.
A 2017 Camaro ZL1, built around a supercharged LT4 V8 borrowed nearly wholesale from the Corvette Z06, takes on a BMW and a Bentley worth roughly $200,000 in this street matchup from Liel Levy. Luxury and comfort don’t always translate to straight-line speed, and this video sets out to prove exactly that gap. The price tags suggest one outcome; the spec sheets tell a very different story. Watch to see just how badly the mismatch plays out.
The second-generation Dodge Charger, starting in 2011, got a stylish makeover with cool “racetrack” tail lights and snazzy chromed aluminum wheels. Under the hood, it roars with a Pentastar V6 or a mightier 6.4L V8 in the SRT-8, perfect for those moments when you feel the need for speed. The 2014 Charger SRT-8 dares you to race, offering a thrilling drive with safety features that might not matter if you’re more into the “how fast” than the “how safe” part. A bargain compared to luxury imports!
The 2015 BMW i8 Hybrid sports car is a futuristic marvel that makes you wonder if it traveled back in time just to impress us. With a perfect 50/50 weight distribution, it handles like a dream—though you might still need to dodge those potholes. It boasts a 1.5-liter turbo engine paired with an electric motor, delivering a zippy 0-60 mph in 4 seconds, making it a speedy contender at the traffic light Olympics. And with a combined 94 mpg, it’s the perfect blend of speed and eco-friendliness, all wrapped up for a mere $137,450.
The 2017 BMW i8 paired a 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine with an electric motor and a 7.1-kWh battery to produce 357 horsepower, all-wheel drive, and a 4.2-second 0-60 time — while still returning 76 MPGe combined. A carbon-fiber passenger cell and 15 miles of electric-only range rounded out a formula no other automaker was really attempting at the time. Here’s how BMW’s plug-in halo car actually worked under the skin.
BMW’s 8-Series Concept revived a nameplate that vanished from showrooms for nearly two decades after the original E31 coupe was discontinued in 1999. Debuted at the exclusive Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este rather than a traditional auto show, the concept previewed a production coupe arriving in 2018 with a lineup topped by a twin-turbo V12. Its low hood, sweeping roofline, and 21-inch wheels signaled BMW’s intent to reclaim flagship coupe territory it had quietly ceded years earlier.
In the golden years of 1969 to 1976, BMW’s New Six line hit the scene powered by the mighty M30 inline six-cylinder engine, establishing BMW as not just a maker of cars, but of dreams. With sedans named like secret agents (E3 with a long-wheelbase twist) and coupes ready to race, they turned heads and corners with aplomb. In 1971, the Bavaria E3 sped onto U.S. roads, less frills, more thrills, delighting drivers with its zippy performance and enough trunk space to fit all your aspirations.