BMW Engines
BMW’s first-ever inline-six-cylinder engine, designated as the M78, was produced from 1933 to 1950. The initial version, the 303, featured a 5.6:1 compression ratio, a 56mm cylinder bore, and an 80mm stroke, resulting in approximately…
Dylan Smith / July 24, 2023
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The 1st generation BMW Digital Key was introduced in Autumn 2018 and was available for vehicles with the optional equipment Live Cockpit Professional (OE 6U3). The current BMW Digital Key Plus was introduced in 2021…
Dylan Smith / July 13, 2023
BMW Engines
Over time, BMW had four V12 engines in production series cars: the M70, M73, N73 and N74. But it’s the latter which will hold a special place in everyone’s hearts. The N74 was the first…
Horatiu Boeriu / May 14, 2023
Tech
Welcome to our exclusive demo of iDrive 9, the latest version of BMW’s infotainment system. In this video, we’ll give you a first look at what’s new with iDrive 9 and what you can expect…
Horatiu Boeriu / April 23, 2023
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by Nico DeMattia / Date: March 17, 2023
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BMW’s B58 engine is easily one of the best the brand has ever made. The 3.0-liter turbocharged straight-six first began life in the F30-generation BMW 340i sedan and has since become the main engine that…
Nico DeMattia / March 11, 2023
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BMW’s iDrive 8 system is still pretty fresh, having debuted on the iX and i4, and it’s just starting to make its way onto all BMW models. However, the Bavarians are already set to release…
Nico DeMattia / March 8, 2023
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It’s a grave understatement to say that modern infotainment systems are distracting. Massive bright screens with colorful graphics: how could they not be distracting? Well BMW seems to be thinking about a new technology, one…
Nico DeMattia / February 28, 2023
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The parking capabilities of your BMW iX, X7 or new 7 Series are about to get better. Today, BMW announced a major upgrade for their My BMW App (Version 2.12.x) which will roll out to…
Horatiu Boeriu / January 25, 2023
Tech
BMW originally introduced E Ink technology at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show where the iX Flow electric SUV was able to change its exterior finish from black to white and everything in between. For this…
Adrian Padeanu / January 23, 2023
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BMW has been offering remote software upgrades free of charge since 2019 and the first OTA update for this year is bringing several new features. It’s compatible with approximately 4.7 million vehicles equipped with the…
Adrian Padeanu / January 20, 2023