Section: //X6 M\\

BimmerCast #59: BMWNA M Head Matthew Russell Interviewed

Sections: //1M\\, //M5\\, //M\\, //X5 M\\, //X6 M\\, BimmerCast Jan 14th, 2012 5 Comments

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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.

What’s the Fastest M Car? Autobild Finds Out

Sections: //1M\\, //M3 CRT, //M3\\, //M5\\, //X5 M\\, //X6 M\\ Dec 29th, 2011 10 Comments

German publication Autobild took the entire current M range (including the ultra rare M3 CRT) to the Sachsenring. The winner? Perhaps unsurprisingly it was the über M3, the new CRT. But what of the standard production models? The F10 M5 bested the lot with a time of 1:38.90. Not bad for a heavy-weight. But it was the race for second that caught out attention.

BMW 1M Stripe Package Debuts

Sections: //1M\\, //M3\\, //M\\, //X6 M\\, BMW Performance Sep 12th, 2011 9 Comments

We reported last week that BMW intends to roll-out a new collection of Performance accessories for its M cars. And the one that got the most interest was the highly anticipate M Stripe package for the 1M. Originally rumored to be a throw-back design, the stripes clearly are a down-sized version of the same design that debuted earlier this spring on the M3.

And while we didn’t care for them on the M3, we definitely don’t care for them on the 1M.

BimmerCast #55: the 1M vs the M3 & X6M at Laguna Seca

Sections: //1M\\, //M3\\, //X6 M\\, BimmerCast Sep 1st, 2011 9 Comments

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We at BF get a lot of opportunities to drive BMWs. But rarely do we have a chance to current M line-up aganst each-other at a track like Laguna Seca. And more than anything we wanted to see how each the M3 and the X6M stacked up against the newest and most acclaimed M cars in years – the 1 Series M Coupe. I won’t give the results away but one thing that was pretty telling was how excited I was on each lap with each car at the famed corkscrew. There’s one car late in the recording that causes me to almost scream like a little girl.

M to Produce Lightweight & More Powerful X6M?

Sections: //X6 M\\ Jun 16th, 2011 8 Comments

BImmerpost is running an image of what appears to be a special version of the X6M. Sources are telling us that M is currently testing this X6M with an uprated twin-turbo V8 and more aggressive weight savings. Why would BMW M waste spend it’s time lightening up the 5,300 lbs X6M and not focus on it’s core products? The answer likely lies in the popularity of the car in emerging markets such as Russia and China.

M5 Going All Wheel Drive?

Sections: //M5\\, //M\\, //X5 M\\, //X6 M\\ May 3rd, 2011 1 Comment

With all the noise today on AWD M cars on the interwebs today, we thought it was worth mentioning our position again. As we’ve already said once this spring, nothing is set in stone. While M is working on new AWD technologies, we don’t expect anything in the near future outside of any new SAV based M car.

You can read our original AWD M report from last month here.

BMW M to Expand & Innovate

Sections: //1M\\, //M3 GTS, //M3\\, //M5\\, //M6\\, //M\\, //X5 M\\, //X6 M\\, Rumor May 1st, 2011 5 Comments

Through various sources it’s become clear that M has plans to expand it’s line-up from the traditional 3-4 products. Crucial to this are the X5 and X6 M twins. With the Chinese, Russian and Brazilian markets showing dramatic appetite for big M cars, it’s clear that there’s a lot of market share to gain and profit to be hand. For instance China’s M sales grew 355% alone last year. That kind of number doesn’t go unnoticed in Munich.

Because of this M is likely looking to add another M SAV to the mix. However whether that’s an X3, the forthcoming X4 and even a hot version of the X1 is still up in the air. There’s even talk of a X1 iS has to help bridge the gap. But the future story of M is also about getting back to its basics and not forgetting about the enthusiasts that they’ve traditionally relied on.

The X6 Gets a Rear Bench

Sections: //X6 M\\, E71 X6 Feb 10th, 2011 1 Comment

Official Release: Superior handling, commanding traction and characteristic styling are key contributors to the stand-out position the BMW X5 and BMW X6 models enjoy among the premium all-wheel-drive vehicles of their segment. Spring 2011 sees the introduction of specific additions to the range of special options to ratchet up the appeal even further.