Official Release: BMW Group Design sets benchmarks – not least when it comes to the number of prizes it picks up. The red dot award: product design 2012 sees the BMW Group celebrating 11 of the internationally coveted accolades, including the highest seal of quality – the “best of the best” – for two of its products: the BMW AirFlow 2 helmet and the Husqvarna Nuda 900 R motorcycle. The red dot award also goes to the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe, BMW 6 Series Coupe, BMW M5, BMW 1 Series M Coupe, BMW C 600 Sport, BMW C 650 GT, BMW K 1600 GT and BMW G 650 GS. In addition, the BMW 3 Series Sedan receives an “honourable mention”. The awards will be presented at the red dot gala which takes place on 2 July 2012 at the Aalto Theatre in Essen.
The red dot award, inaugurated in 1955, ranks among the most prestigious product design accolades in the world. The jury consists of 30 international design experts who present the award in recognition of outstanding design achievements in a wide range of fields – from cars to architecture, life science, medicine and consumer electronics. This year 1,800 major companies and independent designers from 58 countries competed in the red dot award: product design 2012. A total of 4,515 entries were submitted to the 19 different categories.
While the M1 was truly the first M division consumer products, it wasn’t until the M5 that there was a product with mass appeal. And from the E28 onward to the new F10M, the M5 has been a subtle yet effective way at going fast. This official video takes us back to the beginning and then through to the present with a visual representation of the M5′s timeline. Sounds perfect to a Friday to us.
We have been reading these things for the past few days, BMW let some of the press drive the newly released M550d xDrive right down the road in Munich. City driving and unlimited autobahn jaunts were the order of business, mind you on the legally required snow tires here in Germany. While we will refrain from setting forth our opinion until we drive this M Performance offering we trust Chris’ opinion.
BimmerFile favorite Chris Harris has left EVO and has started a new venture (along with other familiar faces) called Drive. Consider it Top Gear but for real car enthusiasts. And the best part? It’s only available on Youtube.
We know Chris loves the F10M but we also know he isn’t afraid to call a spade a spade. Enter the incredible Nissan GTR. How do they compare? Watch on after the break.
Maximilian Ahme will answer the questions of MPW members. He is responsible for the technology of the entire vehicle with the exception of the electronics.
When did work begin on the development of the BMW M5 and how many kilometres were covered during testing?
Two to three years must be allowed for testing the development of a BMW M. In some cases predecessor vehicles are used in the first phase, enabling initial engine tests to be carried out, for example. However, this is just a short phase. The fine tuning then involves the latest models. The development departments for engine, electronics, chassis, etc. each have their own test vehicles to enable them to put the latest technology to the test. Approximately 2 million kilometres were covered throughout the world by the new BMW M5 in this way.
How does the engine of the BMW M5 differ from that of the BMW X5 M/X6 M?
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After a long day of interviews at the North American International Auto Show Todd and Matt caught up with BMWNA’s M Boss Matthew Russell with an impromptu interview that covered a range of topics. First up we talk 3 Series and the fact that the NAIAS this year is all about 3er. But then we quickly move onto the M5 and why Mr. Russell loves the X5M but thinks the M5 is hands-down the best car in the world.
It officially official now. Though confirmed to us by sources and at the international press launch BMWNA has taken the wraps off the 6 speed manual for the new ///M5.
Official Release: Detroit, MI –9:00am EST January 9, 2012…
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