Dynamic ability, comfort, efficiency, aesthetic allure and a profusion of innovations designed to enhance driving pleasure – the BMW 5 Series contains all the signature ingredients of a best-selling model at the premium end of the executive segment. Indeed, consistently rising … Continue reading

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Le Mans 2011: BMW Motorsport running 7th and 9th – 10 Hour Report
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In Racing, on June 12th, 2011

Almost eight hours into the race, another big accident overshadowed proceedings at the 24 Hours of Le Mans (FR). The no. 1 LMP1 Audi crashed following a collision with a slower car. According to initial information, Mike Rockenfeller (DE) was … Continue reading
Le Mans 2011 – BMW M3 GT – Six hour update
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In Racing, on June 12th, 2011

More than a quarter of the 24-hour race of Le Mans (FR) is completed. The no. 56 BMW M3 GT currently holds second in the LM GTE category. Since lap 71 Andy Priaulx (GB) has been at the wheel again, … Continue reading
Le Mans 2011: BMW scores pole position and P3 – Andy Priaulx heavy accident
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In Racing, on June 10th, 2011

BMW Motorsport secured excellent grid positions for the 24-hour race in Le Mans (FR). In the third qualifying session, Augusto Farfus (BR) set the fastest time in the LM GTE class, recording a 3:57.592 minutes lap in the no. 55 … Continue reading
BMW Motorsport opens Le Mans Week at the “Place des Jacobins”
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In Racing, on June 7th, 2011

Le Mans, 6th June 2011. Normally the scrutineering of cars and driver registration ahead of a race meeting are two unspectacular events. However, that certainly does not apply to the 24 Hours of Le Mans (FR): Many fans from across … Continue reading
2011 Super GT: Studie Japan BMW E89 Z4 GT3
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In Racing, on May 13th, 2011

Studie is a Japanese tuning company of BMW and a Super GT racing team which participates in GT300 class. The team originally planned to participate as AS Studie Racing in 2010 season. But as one of their main partner Advance … Continue reading
2011 One Lap of America Experience from Carolina Motorsports Park
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In Racing, on May 11th, 2011

One Lap of America, dubbed OLOA, is an evolution of the famous Cannonball Baker Sea-To-Shining-Sea Memorial Trophy Dash that started in the 1970s. The idea behind it is pretty simple. You get a group of your car buddies together (minimum … Continue reading
WSBK 2011: Victory Only A Matter of Time?
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In Racing, on May 9th, 2011

If BMW Motorrad has anything to say about it, the answer to the above question is a resounding, “Yes!” We knew that the S1000RR would perform well at Monza; in fact of any race on the calender this year, we … Continue reading
2011 One Lap of America: The Beginning
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In Racing, on May 1st, 2011

It’s almost May which means time for the 2011 One Lap of America. For the last four years the BMW Performance Center has entered a vehicle in this grueling event, where entrants visit a variety of race tracks around the … Continue reading
BMW Motorsport completes productive test for the 24-hour of Le Mans race
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In Racing, on April 25th, 2011

Seven weeks ahead of this year’s 24-hour race in Le Mans (FR), BMW Motorsport made an important step forward in its intense preparation programme for this classic endurance race. Together with 52 other cars, the two BMW M3 GTs with … Continue reading