BMW BLOG

The current E90 BMW 3-Series has been on the market since 2005 and following BMW’s history of launching a redesign every 7 years, the next generation 3 Series is due out in 2012.

While many of the details are still sketchy, we’re pleased to see the first spy photos of the F30 bodystyle. The test mule features the now famous BMW camouflage, along with plenty of plastic panels that cover the actual design lines. What the photos reveal is similar proportions to the current model and a slightly longer wheelbase.

Sources close to BMW mention that the proportions of a typical 3 Series will remain, meaning squat proportions, short rear overhang and wheels placed to each corner.

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Based on the latest and some of the most revealing spy photos of the 2011 BMW 5 Series, our friend Jon Sibal decided to show us what could be hiding underneath that very light camouflage.

Judging by the spy shot posted by us earlier today, we believe the rendering is very close to the actual design, maybe with a slight adjustment at the bottom of the headlights area.

Looking at the car from this angle, the sleek, svelte look is in line with what we have seen so far. The rendering also features a low roofline and short overhangs, design cues that we’ve been mentioning several times in the past few months.

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After taking a break from the BMW 5 Series spy photos, we return today with a new shot showing the new 5er is “almost” all its glory. Courtesy of Car Advice, we’re getting one of the best spy shots we have seen so far with the beautiful corona headlights and the aggressive fascia.

Looking at the car from this angle, the sleek, svelte look we’ve been hearing about is more obvious than ever. The slightly larger dimensions are well “hidden” by this new design, and the modern and proportionate look, typical to a mid segment sedan, is back again. The low roofline and short overhangs are typical of this approach and the car is evenly proportioned with a wider track to accommodate larger wheelarches.

BMW will revive the successful slogan used in the past, “Die neue Klasse”, to welcome its new F10 5er bodystyle. The new 5er will replace the successful and avantgarde looking E60 series. With the new 5 GT model being part of the same family, the exterior design will show slightly similar design cues: mirrors , side indicator lights and door handles.

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As BMW announced many times before, the highly wanted Z4 M model will  not make it into production. Somewhat as a consolation and also to enhance the look of current E89 Z4, BMW is testing an aggressive M-Package which is due in 2010.

First spy photos of the Z4 M Sport Package surfaced back in September when several test mules were seen near Nurburgring. The M Sport Package will include the typical exterior and interior upgrades. On the outside, the already aggressive look will be enhanced with the addition of M front and rear-end bumpers. As seen in these photos, we expect to see an exclusive choice of wheels and new exterior colors.

The interior will also feature M branded design elements, as seen in the other M Sport Package: door sills, M steering wheel, foot rest and gear lever.

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Along with the 3 Series Coupe and Convertible, the motorsport version of these two production models will also receive the life cycle impulse or facelift as some of us call it.

As with the standard 3er models, the BMW M3 Convertible will receive a mild aesthetic update. The spy photos captured these past days show that changes will only take place at the rear end where a new set of LED taillights will complete the already great design of the M3 Coupe and Convertible.

Confirmed by our sources as well, the BMW M3 Convertible will follow the same path as the previous generation E46 M3 E46 with the taillights being the only major addition to the facelift.

All 3 Series LCI models will launch next Spring.

[Source: Speedlux ]

By now most of you are probably annoyed by the abundance of spy photos of the 2011 BMW 5 Series, and believe us, we refrained from posting all of them until we get some better, clearer shots. Well today, we’re breaking the rule for two reasons.

One of them is to show you the two types of the kidney grills and second, the Night Vision Camera. As we’ve seen on the new 7 Series, the models carrying the Night Vision System feature less vertical grills and with wider space between them. In this case, the non-camera model has 12 vertical grills (narrower spacing), while the one equipped with the Vision camera features 10 vertical grills.

In the end, it is all a matter of personal choice, when the new 7 launched, some people preferred the kidney grille with narrow space due to its less oversize look, but truth is that many of us will not even notice these differences immediately.

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In 2010, the popular BMW 3 Series Coupe and Convertible models are going to receive a life-cycle impulse and test mules continue to be seen on the german roads. This is a mild facelift when compared to previous models, but there are some important changes, mostly at the front-end.

With the new M-Sport package, the E93 receives revised headlights, with a different “eyebrow”, similar to what we have seen in the E90 LCI. Also a new front bumper could be seen in the photo below, but the fine details are not available as of now. Even though unclear, the kidney grille seem to feature restyled air inlets, giving the new M-tech a more aggressive look.

Side skirts look unchanged, but other changes can be seen at the rear-end where a new set of LED taillights are being implemented.

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The series of 2011 BMW 5 Series spy photos continues, but this time we have something special. The Chinese automobile blog, auto.qq.com have just published the best spy photos of the new 5 Series interior.

The photos show an almost completely unveiled interior design and as expected, the new F10 5 Series inherits many interior design cues from the 7 Series and the recently launched 5 Series GT.

High quality materials and trim, black gauges and plenty of new gadgets, are taking the next 5 Series interior design a few notches up the design scale.

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With a month away from the official photos being released, 2011 BMW 5 Series test mules are spotted daily.

The latest prototype gives us a glance at the new 5 sporting black painted coat. The front fascia is almost fully unveiled, with the kidney grille and headlights showing us the final details.

The larger than usual kidney grille seen in the new 7 and 5GT has been toned down, but at the same time, it is wider than the current E60 model.

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Along with the now daily exterior spy photos of the 2011 BMW 5 Series, we finally have the chance to take a glance and the interior design in the new 5. Past rumors mentioned that the new 5 Series will inherit many interior design cues from the 7 Series and the recently launched 5 Series GT.

High quality materials and trim, black gauges and plenty of new gadgets, are taking the next 5 Series interior design a few notches up the scale.

Even though the interior is partially covered, some things stand out. A new gear shifter for the automatic transmission can be seen. Since we’re looking at the high-end 5er here, 550i, we expect to feature the eight-speed automatic DCT transmission.

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