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Rumour – 2012 BMW S1000RR Superbike Launched In India ?

Posted: 29 Jan 2012 07:50 AM PST

It was October 2011, when we brought you the news about the 2012 BMW S1000RR. If the latest rumour is to be believed, BMW has officially yet quietly launched the 2012 BMW S1000RR in India. If you were waiting and planning to buy this brilliant superbike, I believe its already too late now. As per BMW, the same has already booked the first lot of the motorcycle of which the one and the first ever red and white model belonging to Samir Thapar, Managing Director, JCT Ltd. It may sound surprising enough but it could be true as BMW had recently showcased the 2011 S1000RR at the 2012 Auto Expo and the launch of the next gen model was expected shortly. S1000RR has revolutionized the sports bike segment by conquering 24 percent of the market last year and is hoped to do even better this year. image – 2012 BMW S1000RR New Updates On 2012 S1000RR Include First up is the new suspension that sports modifications both at front and rear suspenders imparting better handling characteristics and head angle Reconfigured throttle for enhanced response in different riding modes New Colour Schemes Redesigned LCD engine speed display image – 2012 BMW [...]

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BMW M Diesel Performance Models Unveiled–Unmatched Power And Efficiency

Posted: 29 Jan 2012 05:31 AM PST

If you are a performance car lover, there is no doubt you would not be unaware of Mercedes-Benz AMG and BMW M. Both these are subsidiaries of their respective parents and specialize in high performance luxury cars. What is so unique about these performance models is the aggressive looks, better handling & stability, higher performance and more extensive use of carbon fiber than their regular counterparts. At the 2012 Auto Expo we covered the unveiling of BMW M5 performance model, if you remember. Unlike the previous M models, as a surprise, the company has unveiled a new breed of BMW M Diesel Engine performance models lately. More expensive than their petrol counterparts though, the real beauty lies in the perfect balance of power and efficiency that these models will offer. Ruling out the speculation of one single diesel M model, the company has launched four different models: BMW M550d xDrive, BMW M550d xDrive Touring, BMW X5 M50d and BMW X6 M50d. All the models equip an all new and exclusively developed 3.0 litre 6-cylinder, in-line, CRDI diesel engine that delivers 381 BHP of max power and 740 Nm of peak torque. The impressive economy of the engine comes from BMW [...]