November 2008 Archives

No, not yet another assumption on the future of BMW models: a Progressive Activity Sedan, alias PAS, will be built on the basis of the future 3 Series F30. Confirmation during the Auto Show in Los Angeles was the CEO of Bavarian house Norbert Reithofer, who reiterated that the arrival of this new generation of models, starting at first base by PAS on 5 Series to be held 2010, is the beginning of a new type of market for the German house.

Words that, at least personally, leaving stone and they ask many questions. The model, internal code "V3" (of which there are proposing an old render), appears as an alternative Reithofer second smallest and the largest PAS "V5". Do not have been given more advice on model, but we are sure that many details will be revealed in a few months by the new PAS, first of a new family.

After 16 years of absence, Brabham Racing is back to get their hands on BMW cars. The German tuner will make known its reconciliation with the German house at the Essen Motor Show to be held from 29 November to 7 December. During the event Brabham Racing will have the opportunity to present the BT 92, car-based M3 E92. The news will be many: the BT60 and 70, or M5 and X6.

On 19 September 1983 at La Napoule in the south of France, took place on the international press launch of the first BMW motorcycle to four cylinders: the K 100 the new line of motorcycles four-cylinder water-cooled called simply "K". The K series bikes soon became a symbol of technological revolution of BMW Motorrad. The Antilock Braking System (ABS) BMW was for the first time introduced on a K 100 RS in 1988. Also be added to this list of innovations, is the first cruise control for motorcycles, appeared on the K 1200 LT, along with the saddle of heated. In 2005, was introduced the Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) on the K 1200 S.

The "K Series" was launched on the market in 1983 with a single model, the Naked K 100. The BMW seemed radically new ultra modern for that time and was made only by a new concept of engine - a 987cc, flat-4 longitudinal, visible on her left side with the cylinder heads on the left the crankshaft on the right. It was nicknamed "The 4-cylinder sole" because of the appearance of the engine.

Over the years there have been many types of motorcycles K, each with a particular vehicle. The K 100 launched the eight valve four-cylinder with telescopic front forks. Soon after, there was the K 100 RS. Continuing with the expansion of the range, were also offered Touring models, the K 100 and K 100 RT LT.

BMW introduced in 1993 the front suspension Telelever Boxer engine, but to see it applied on K series must wait until 1997. The first K which mounted the Telelever was the K 1200 RS.

The year 2004 was historically important for BMW. This was the year when BMW Motorrad has introduced a new philosophy of product. The vision of BMW engineering is to produce motorcycles that not only remain faithful to guidelines that go to quality, reliability, engineering and advanced security, but also they become highly competitive in the areas of performance and design. With this new goal, combining weight - power became the new guideline of BMW Motorrad.

The BMW motorcycle, which usually were the heaviest in their respective categories are now the most read. For example, the new K 1200 S is the lightest in class "Hypersport" as the K 1200 GT is in motion tour. This new production of "Series K" has also launched a new front suspension, other than the trusted Telelever. BMW called this new system, BMW Motorrad "Duolever."

The K 1200 S was followed by the futuristic K 1200 R and K 1200 GT - un'agile and comfortable Gran Turismo. The K 1200 R Sport was introduced in 2007.

After 25 years the four-cylinder is no longer determined by single letter "K", but in April 2008 BMW Motorrad has launched another acronym for a motion performante represent "S" Series. BMW Motorrad it is next to enter the world of Superbike racing with its new series "S".