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New BMW Z4 2020 Engine, Interior, Price

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New BMW Z4 2020 Engine, Interior, Price

New BMW Z4 2020 Engine, Interior, Price – There are not a lot of automobiles while brand new BMW Z4 2020 actually is. He’s created with much different consideration which could end result in having a fantastic perspective. BMWs designers have performed a critical task that is clear with only 1 see this remarkable motor vehicle. We are probably the very first to share new Z4 that is vital for us. Look into it.

BMW Z4 2020 Redesign

Exterior And Interior Design

The actual external design indicates everything to the BMW Z4 2020, and you could definitely view it. His condition is absolutely excellent and it also undoubtedly works when making his shows much better. Not just is he reduced far more but he or she is also intended to be introduced together with the lowered total body bodyweight. The two jointly works entirely about him. Entirely new Z4 usually becomes more significant than 350 kilos lighter in weight than his earlier technology. Which means that he’s quicker than before. At this point, BMW made it provided with the affixed back end spoiler in the standard cut levels. That is new for that Z4 along with we are supporting it this way. Yet another thing you have to know concerning entirely new Z4 is he or she is turning up around the 21.-in. Broad alloy tires along with a brand-new group of auto tires to assist him in attaining better yet shows.

BMW Z4 2020 Exterior

The particular internal design is a thing in which BMW generally attempts to create the distinction between them plus some other automobile firms. They by some means invariably will its ability to help make us astonished. Brand new BMW Z4 2020 is absolutely nothing diverse because making a difference. It comes with probably the most incredible resources.

BMW Z4 2020 Interior

These resources would be the point that may make his level of comfort taken to the most significant thus far. BMW features stated that they will not be employing any plastic-type components on the inside this automobile in any way. We all know that this most significant aspect within this auto is produced with the best possible Alcantara natural leather. The chairs are feasible the best possible experienced. They may have a lot more than 15 guidelines of modifications readily available the ideal for the travellers inside of.

BMW Z4 2020 Engine

The engine system is unquestionably something most of us be prepared to function as the very best thus far. For that reason, BMWs technical engineers needed to force it to leap forward to find out just how the clients will behave about this latest engine device that is willing to finish off underneath the bonnet regarding BMW Z4 2020. They have carried out significant changes so it will be appearance using this method. The end result is the fact brand-new Z4 is operated with all the 3.-litre inline-6 petroleum run system.

BMW Z4 2020 Engine

This particular one is added robust, and what exactly is better still, he’s very helpful. This means that he’s gonna use much less vitality than every other before. It really is envisioned he can create around the 250 hp and next to the 200 lb/feet because of optimum torque.

BMW Z4 2020 Release Date And Price

Brand-new BMW Z4 2020 is placed on choosing doubtful selling price. BMWs technical engineers and officers nonetheless have not unveiled that information and facts. We have been indeed near to discover it out and also the time we all do, we will show you. Precisely what is sure regarding this is the fact their discharge go out with cannot be just before Sept 2020.

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Cars For Sale: South Africa’s Best 

A bit of a throwback, but herewith are the semi-finalists of the 2019/20 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards – powered by WesBank.

The awards programme recognises the best purchasing propositions in the respective categories of the new vehicle market.

“Vehicle purchases are amongst the biggest that consumers are likely to make in their lifetime,” said Ghana Msibi, executive head of sales and marketing at WesBank.

“Initiatives such as this offer credible opinions on the types of cars and features available in the market, and in so doing help consumers make informed decisions when choosing a new or used vehicle,” he said.

The 13 eventual category winners will be selected from the list of 65 vehicles, which includes model derivatives from 24 brands represented in the South African market.

All vehicles available on the South African market on September 1, 2019, were eligible, not only new products that were launched during the past 12 months.

Compared with the 2018/19 Cars Awards, the executive sedan category has been replaced with one that caters for premium-positioned crossovers.

The former Hot Hatch category (now named Fun Hatch) encompasses more affordable contenders and the price caps for the Premium SUV and Performance Car segments have been raised, it said.

“It is important to note that we analyse market changes proactively and adapt the categories to be better aligned with the South African consumer,” said Cars.co.za consumer experience manager Hannes Oosthuizen.

“With no new contenders in the Executive Sedan category, as well as very poor sales in that segment, we saw it fit to create a new category (to reflect growth and interest in upmarket crossovers) instead.

“Meanwhile there have been no new launches in the traditional hot hatch category, but there has been activity at a lower price point, so we’ve created a new category called Fun Hatch.”

And given the rapidly rising prices of cars for sale in Johannesburg, Oosthuisen said that sticking to a R1-million barrier for Premium SUV and Performance Car categories is no longer practical.

Volkswagen lead the charge in 2019/2020 again.

Even though 24 brands’ vehicles feature in the list of 65, five marques have more than three semi-finalists in the running for category honours.

Volkswagen has the most representatives (8), followed by BMW (6) and Audi, which has 5, although the A1 Sportback 40TFSI S Line is notably a semi-finalist in two separate categories.

Ford (5) and Toyota (4) round out the major manufacturers.

Full list of 2019/20 semi-finalists:

Budget Car

Kia Picanto 1.2 Style

Renault Sandero Stepway Expression

Hyundai Grand i10 1.0 Fluid

Suzuki Swift 1.2 GLX

Volkswagen Polo Vivo Trendline

Compact Hatch

Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI Comfortline

Nissan Micra turbo Acenta Plus

Mazda2 1.5 Individual Auto

Kia Rio 1.4 EX

Ford Fiesta 1.0 Trend Auto

Premium Hatch

Volkswagen Golf GTI

Audi A1 Sportback 40TFSI S Line

Mercedes-Benz A200 AMG-Line

Mazda3 2.0 Astina

Mini Cooper S Hatch 5-Door Sports Auto

Executive SUV

Volvo XC60 D5 R-Design

Audi Q5 40 TDI Sport quattro

BMW X3 xDrive20d M-Sport

Range Rover Evoque D180 R-Dynamic SE

Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d AMG-Line

Compact Family Car

Ford Ecosport 1.0 Titanium Auto

Opel Crossland X 1.2 Turbo Enjoy Auto

Renault Duster 1.5 dCi Prestige

Suzuki Vitara 1.4T GLX Auto

Volkswagen T-Cross 1.0 TSI 85kW Highline R-Line

Family Car

Mazda CX-5 2.0 Dynamic Auto

Peugeot 3008 2.0 HDI Allure

Subaru Forester 2.0i-S ES

Toyota RAV4 2.0 GX Auto

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI Trendline

Adventure SUV

Ford Everest 2.0 Bi-Turbo 4WD Limited

Haval H9 Luxury

Isuzu M-UX 3.0 4WD

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2.4 D4 4×4

Toyota Fortuner 2.8GD-6 4×4 Auto

Premium SUV

Audi Q8 55 TFSI quattro

BMW X5 xDrive30d M-Sport

Range Rover Velar D300 R-Dynamic HSE

Mercedes-Benz GLE 400d 4Matic AMG-Line

Volvo XC90 T8 Twin-Engine R-Design

Crossover

Volvo XC40 D4 R-Design

Audi Q3 35 TFSI S Line

Jaguar E-Pace D180 AWD R-Dynamic

Lexus UX 200 EX

Mini Countryman Cooper S sports-auto

Leisure Double-Cab

Toyota Hilux 2.8 GD-6 Legend 50 4×4 Auto

Ford Ranger 2.0 BiTDi Wildtrak 4×4 Auto

Mitsubishi Triton 2.4 DI-D 4×4 Auto

Volkswagen Amarok 3.0 V6 TDI Highline 4Motion

Isuzu D-Max 3.0 TD 4×4 LX Auto

Business Class

BMW 320d Sport Line

BMW 330i Sport Line

Mercedes-Benz C300 AMG Line

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI 4Motion R-Line

Audi A5 40 TFSI Sport

Fun Hatch

Volkswagen Polo GTI

Suzuki Swift Sport 1.4T

Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S Line

Opel Corsa GSi

Mini Cooper S Sports-Auto

Performance Car

Toyota Supra 3.0T

BMW M2 Competition M-DCT

BMW Z4 M40i

Ford Mustang GT 5.0

Porsche Cayman GTS

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Drive Fast, Save Cash: The Best Sporty Car Values for 2020 Include These Six Picks

Sports cars are about having fun, feeling the road, and experiencing a connection between driver and machine. Buying one is a choice of passion, value be damned, right?

Well actually, some sports cars can make some sense from a value perspective. IntelliChoice, a part of the MotorTrend group, determines car values by factoring costs like fuel, insurance, repairs, maintenance, financing, state fees, and depreciation. By calculating these expenses over a five-year period, the company ranks cars based on their total ownership cost and overall value. So which new cars are sporty and offer good value? Keep reading.

More on new car values:

Best Overall Value Winners for 2020

What Are the Best Family Car Values for 2020? Try These Seven Picks

Chevy, Acura, and Toyota Among These Six SUV Value Winners for 2020

BMW, Honda, Toyota, Among Most Efficient Values for 2020

Looking for Value? Try These Seven Rides Under $30,000

2020 Ford Mustang GT Coupe

America’s original pony car has earned fanfare for its timeless styling, potent V-8 engine, and reasonable pricing. Every year since 2013, the Ford Mustang GT Coupe has won IntelliChoice’s Best Value Performance Car award, a streak that continues in 2020. It holds 57 percent of its value, with a $48,660 five-year ownership cost total. How does the Mustang GT compare to its nemesis, the Chevrolet Camaro SS? The Camaro is more expensive than the Mustang, holding only 51 percent of its value and costing $53,210 over the same period.

2020 Acura RDX

As we found over a year with an RDX in the MotorTrend long-term test fleet, the Acura has quick acceleration and sweet handling, aided by its clever SH-AWD system. For purposes of value the RDX definitely appeals: it wins IntelliChoice’s Best Overall Value Award in its class. Retained value is nearly 49 percent, just about average for the class. However, five-year ownership cost of $47,214 is less than any competitor, aided a bit by low insurance costs.

2020 Porsche 718 GT4 and 718 Spyder

Porsche irked its ardent fans when it switched the Boxster and Cayman from atmospheric flat-sixes to turbocharged four-cylinder engines. Time behind the wheel proved that two fewer pistons didn’t mean any less mid-engine magic—actually, the 718 might provide even more of it depending on the model you pick. Nonetheless, Porsche appeased the purists by fitting a superb flat-six in the range-topping 718 GT4 and Spyder, which tie for IntelliChoice’s Best Value Premium Performance Car award. Credit for that goes in part to class-best retained value of 63 percent.

2020 BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Although the latest Z4 controversially shares its underpinnings with the Toyota Supra, we’ve found the two vehicles to offer entirely unique driving experiences. The BMW wins the Best Value Premium Convertible Award, thanks partially to its 46 percent retained value and $55,707 five-year running cost. In its IntelliChoice class, the four-cylinder Z4’s closest finisher was actually the BMW 230i convertible.

2020 Porsche 911

Porsche’s infamous options list can take the price of its rear-engine icon into supercar territory, but at least the 911’s performance backs that up. So how is the 911 a good value? It resists depreciation just like it does changes in design. According to IntelliChoice, certain 911 variants can hold up to 65 percent of their value over a five-year period, by far the highest in the Luxury Performance Car class. That helps it earn a fourth consecutive win for Best Overall Value in that class; Porsche also wins Highest Retained Value among Premium Brands. You’ll pay dearly just to use the 911—IntelliChoice predicts total ownership costs well over $90,000—but it’ll still be worth plenty if you decide to sell. And, if you love driving, it’s worth every cent. After all, the 911 was MotorTrend’s 2019 Best Driver’s Car.

2020 BMW 230i

Although BMW’s ultimate performance models are stupendously quick, that speed comes through computerized filters that sap communication and feel. In the 230i, it’s the other way around. Its acceleration won’t stretch your cheeks back, but it’s delightfully engaging on a twisty road. The BMW 230i wins IntelliChoice’s Best Overall Value Award for Premium Sporty Coupes, showing class-average value retention of 44 percent, but a class-best five-year ownership cost total of $45,772.

Best Sporty Car Values for 2020:

Ford Mustang GT Coupe

Acura RDX

Porsche 718 GT4 and Spyder

BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Porsche 911

BMW 230i Coupe

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DDC Plug N Play Kits By KW Suspensions Now Available

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With today’s modern technology and the itch to modify vehicles can clash with each other in certain cases. For instance, most owners like to have the adjustability of ride height within their suspension, rather than being stuck with the recommended height set by the factory. With newer vehicles coming out with adaptive damping systems in place, it can make the decision on swapping the factory suspension for coilovers difficult. With most coilover companies, when you buy their product, you lose the factory electronic damping control and all its benefits along with it.

KW now offers a solution for this with its new DDC Plug N Play kit. With this kit, the ability to use the OEM electronic damping adjustment is carried over through the KW coilover. Installation is as easy as removing the factory struts, replacing with KW “inox-line” stainless steel coilovers, and connect the adaptive damping system to the coilover using the existing factory plug. This will give the driver full control over the electronic damping and even provide 3 different ride settings with a simple of the button.

For the first time ever, KW is combing the benefits of factory electronic suspension with the additional dynamic gains and adjustability of a coilover. Each DDC Plug N Play system is engineered specifically for the vehicle it fits to ensure maximum ride quality and performance. The DDC system also offers independent adjustability of each corner to fine-tune the suspension through an app you can download on your phone! With this technology being released, take the upper advantage at the track with the new DDC Plug N Play kit.

Features:

Vehicle specific ride settings for dialed suspension feel

Increases handling and comfort

Utilizes factory plugs for ease of installation

Three ride settings – Comfort / Normal / Sport

Operable through factory interior controls or via mobile app

Fitment:

BMW – X3 xDrive (G01) 2018+

BMW – X4 xDrive (G02) 2019+

Mercedes – AMG G 63 2019+

Alfa Romeo  – Stelvio Quadrifoglio (949) 2018+

BMW – Z4 sDrive (G29) 2019+

Toyota – GR Supra (A90) 2020+

Tesla- P90 (AWD) 2012+

BMW – X3 xDrive (G01) 2018+ BMW – X4 xDrive (G02) 2019+ Mercedes – AMG G 63 2019+ Alfa Romeo  – Stelvio Quadrifoglio (949) 2018+ BMW – Z4 sDrive (G29) 2019+ Toyota – GR Supra (A90) 2020+

Click Here For KW DDC Plug N Play Kits

If you have any questions, please contact us. You can reach us by phone at 1-480-966-3040 or via email at sales@vividracing.com.

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2020 Toyota Supra Price, Release Date, Specs

2020 Toyota Supra Price, Release Date, Specs

2020 Toyota Supra Price, Release Date, Specs – 2020 Toyota Supra will probably be produced together with BMW experts. The hybrid model is going to be available too. You will not get hold of the let down from realising quite a few enhancements manufactured in the brand new Toyota Supra 2020.

2020 Toyota Supra Redesign Exterior and Interior Design

All of the 2020 Toyota Suprais not really precisely…

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2010-2020 BMW 328XI Technical Service Bulletin # 321708 Date: 100201

2010-2020 BMW 328XI Technical Service Bulletin # 321708 Date: 100201 Steering - Steering Column Rub/Scrape Noises SI B 32 17 08 Steering and Wheel Alignment February 2010 Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B32 17 08 dated December 2008. [NEW] designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Rubbing and/or Scraping Noise from the Steering Column MODEL E46 (3 Series) E53 (X5) E60 (5 Series) E61 (5 Series) E63, E64 (6 Series) 2010-2020 BMW 328xi Sedan AWD (E90) L6-3.0L (N52K) Page 230 E65, E66 (7 Series) E70 (X5) E71 (X6) E82, E88 (1 Series) E83 (X3) E85, E86 (Z4) E90, E91, E92, E93 (3 Series) SITUATION The customer may report a rubbing or scraping noise, which occurs when turning the steering wheel from left to right. While there are a number of components which can cause this type of noise, this bulletin is specifically related to those noises which occur directly at the steering shaft. CAUSE This type of noise can be caused by the following: ^ Contact between the pinion shaft dust cover and the steering gear ^ Insufficient lubrication of the bulkhead seal for the steering shaft CORRECTION Isolate the source of the noise, using a stethoscope or other suitable listening device. If the noise is coming from the steering shaft, then the pinion shaft duct cover should be checked, and the steering shaft seal should be lubricated. PROCEDURE Locate the source of the noise, using a stethoscope or other listening device. If the noise is coming from the steering shaft area, proceed as follows: 1. Using a pry bar or other suitable tool, push up slightly on the pinion shaft dust cover (1) while someone turns the steering wheel. If the noise changes or is eliminated, proceed to step 2. If the noise does not change, proceed to step 5. 2. Loosen the securing bolt (2) on the steering coupler. 3. Push the dust cap up to eliminate contact between the cap and the steering gear. 4. Refer to the Tightening Torque section of the Repair Manual for torque values and requirements for bolt replacement. Tighten the securing bolt (2). 5. Lubricate the steering shaft slip ring (1) by spraying Wurthreg; Multi Lube 350 onto the steering shaft from the engine compartment side. Turn the steering wheel from left to right to distribute the lubricant. Please note that it is not necessary to remove the steering shaft. 6. Remove the trim panel above the brake and accelerator pedals; refer to Repair Instruction RA 51 45 185 "Removing and installing/replacing trim for pedal assembly". 2010-2020 BMW 328xi Sedan AWD (E90) L6-3.0L (N52K) Page 231 7. Lubricate the steering shaft slip ring (1) by spraying Wurthreg; Multi Lube 350 onto the steering shaft from the passenger compartment side. Turn the steering wheel from left to right to distribute the lubricant. 8. Refit the trim panel. from Blogger https://ift.tt/31M7egZ

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Shock Value: The 12 New Electric BMWs Due by 2025

The BMW i3 and Tesla Model S were pioneers in terms of modern, mass produced electric vehicles. Since then, Tesla has yet to turn a profit, while BMW has earned a record $8.25 billion. Despite this discrepancy, the stock market value of two companies is about the same.

“It must be wonderful to be a new player in this business,” grumbles BMW CTO Klaus Fröhlich. “Why? Because you have no legacy to take care of.”

In the case of BMW, those legacies include a large workforce trained to complete tasks that may soon become obsolete, an assembly network designed to build conventional vehicles with internal combustion engines, a hungry dealer network that needs to be fed, and an EV line-up comprised only of the slow-selling i3.

BMW may have moved to producing EVs and advanced hybrids before many of its rivals. But while the i3 and the i8 are in many ways compelling cars, their hyper-complex and expensive engineering concepts seriously dented the bottom line. The experience steered BMW away from making cars with featherweight carbon-fiber uppers riding on aluminum chassis. Instead, almost all future-generation zero-emission BMWs are to be based on evolutions of the two existing mainstay architectures.

BMW’s first completely new EV, known as iNext, will debut in 2021. That’s may be four more years of waiting, but the trickle of electric BMWs will quickly turn to a flood, with 11 more EVs set to join iNext by 2025. Here’s how they’ll roll out.

Mini E

You saw the concept car at the Frankfurt Show, but you won’t be able to buy the production version of the second Mini E before 2019—a decade after the first, a limited production effort used for field testing. It’s not a rebodied i3, though the idea was under consideration until cost killed it. Instead, the new Mini E sits on a comprehensively adapted version of the UKL platform that underpins regular Minis so it can be built on the same assembly line as its brethren.

In essence, the Mini E adopts a decontented and downsized version of the e-motor assembly that drives the front wheels of the i8. The 38-kW/hr battery, which fills all the cavities in the floorpan, powers a motor rated at 128 hp and 184lb-ft of torque. This arrangement should deliver plenty of forward motion, but when driven like a Cooper, the Mini E might still struggle to cover more than 125 miles on a single charge. But the use of the UKL structure means the Mini E may be up to $12,000 less expensive than the i3.

i3X

The model designation is not final (X3i is one of the options), but the project is set in stone. Like the Mini E, this is a version of an existing product, namely the new BMW X3 (pictured). Due to arrive in 2020, it’ll get different sheet metal with a grille similar to that previewed by the i Vision Dynamics concept at Frankfurt. A front-mounted motor will drive the rear wheels and there won’t be an AWD option. Insiders predict a 70-kW/hr lithium-ion battery, a 301-hp power unit, and a real-world range of 160 miles. This model was originally intended only for the Chinese market, but to plug the gap until the arrival of iNext, i3X will now reportedly go global.

i8 replacement

The current timeline suggests that the i8 will be discontinued in 2022. Its replacement, however, is not due before 2024. Why the gap? It apparently has a lot to do with the on-off-on sports car project with McLaren. Due in 2021 and recently confirmed by internal and supplier sources, the BMW-McLaren deal is not unlike the BMW-Toyota arrangement that’s producing the Z4/Supra, except this time, McLaren is doing most of the groundwork.

The BMW version of the high-performance hybrid coupe features unique body panels, seats, and cockpit accents, as well as an evolution of the McLaren 4.0-liter V-8 boasting cylinder heads designed in Munich. BMW will supply bespoke energy cells and performance electronics.

Where does this leave the i8? It’s still early days, but the plan is to go fully electric by means of three 335-hp motors, two in the rear and one up front. The new i8 would also pioneer breakthrough solid-state energy cells that promise huge performance improvements, including a ten-minute quick charge mode. Depending on battery size and driving style, range reportedly varies between 250 and 500 miles.

i3

Here things get complicated, because this familiar designation is destined to switch from today’s i3 to a model based on the 3 Series. (To get the hierarchy back in order, the next i3 will be named i1.) It is not quite clear exactly when the all-new and radically different i3 will start rolling off the line. Some say 2020, some say 2021, and some even say the launch may be delayed until 2025.

The new i3 will be built on an evolution of BMW’s current rear-wheel drive matrix known as CLAR WE. This architecture is modular and fully scalable in terms of powertrain, able to accommodate internal combustion engine, plug-in hybrid or pure electric powertrains. Where needed the batteries reside in the transmission tunnel, under the rear seat, and in place of the fuel tank, and buyers can choose between batteries optimized for range or sport. CLAR WE is claimed to provide the flexibility required to manage the transition of technology and the fluctuation of demand.

i1

The grapevine in Munich is predicting that a replacement for the current i3 will arrive in late 2022 or early 2023, which is another way of saying that the odd-yet-charming MkI has five years of life left in it. The five-door hatch i1 will be prettier, cheaper, and more practical than the current i3, swapping that car’s expensive high-tech underpinnings for a much more conventional layout based on the FAAR WE front-drive architecture that will be shared with the next generation 1 Series, X1 SUV, and all future Minis.

The i1 thus bids farewell to the rear-mounted motor and rear-wheel drive of the current i3, which takes away one important USP, but works wonders for the budget. To keep the price down, the body will be made of steel and the platform will be re-engineered to accommodate the battery trays. Expect two models, the entry-level i1e and the sporty i1s.

iNext

The iNext, which may be badged i20 when it arrives in 2021, is not only a new EV but also a key innovation tool. It will be the first BMW capable of driving autonomously, even if several restrictions still apply. True, it comes with pedals and a steering wheel, but provision has been made to integrate up to 30 sensors, and to integrate mandatory redundancies with regard to steering and brakes. Having said that, even this high-tech piece of kit won’t be ready for full autonomous operation before 2025 at the earliest.

As far as measurements and proportions are concerned, the iNext is allegedly a dead ringer for the Jaguar I-Pace, which happens to be the brainchild of several former BMW executives. “We are not interested in making safety a competitively relevant differentiator,” says Klaus Fröhlich. “Our in-house competence is instead reflected by batteries and e-motors, by the driving strategy, and by vehicle control all the way to the limit.”

i4

This is the production version of the i Vision Dynamics concept shown at Frankfurt. The i4 is a cleverly redesigned 4 Series Gran Coupe equipped with a choice of zero-emission power packs, and is set to go on sale within a couple of months of the iNext.

Like the i3, the i4 will be built on the CLAR WE architecture. Expect two e-motors, all-wheel drive, torque vectoring, and probably even rear-wheel steering and semi-active air suspension. The mainstay variant likely combines a 134-hp front motor with a 214-hp unit propelling the rear wheels. A source from BMW marketing indicates that the i4 will be available with three different performance levels, provisionally labeled standard, sport, and supersport. As in the top-of-the-line iNext, the latter version drives each rear wheel with its own e-motor.

i5

Also known as i6, this is the big brother of today’s i3. It has been in the making for over five years, changing from a car built using the same ultra-light, carbon intensive concepts as the current i3 and i8 to one based on CLAR WE. Sort of a crossover, but with coupe, wagon and sedan styling elements, i5 sits between X3 and X5 in terms of size. In terms of space utilization inside, however, it comes close to the X7.

Raising the roofline by about 5.9-inches compared with the i4 has created ample room for big battery packs. At the same time, the crossover stance facilitates easier entry and exit, and it improves the visibility. BMW has not yet defined the final battery sizes, but the two bundles mentioned most often by insiders are rated at 60/80/100/120-kW/hr and 70/90/110/130-kW/hr. Since the batteries’ energy density is set to improve by about five percent year on year, there should be some windfall driving range and performance benefits available by the time the i5 puts in an appearance in 2023.

i5X

No, this is not an i5 with four driven wheels. Instead, i5X (or X5i) denotes the EV version of the next-generation X5, and is scheduled for 2024. Thanks to the flat-floor design of the tall-roof SUV, there is plenty of space between the axles to slide in flat battery packs, Tesla-style.

Like its up-market stablemates (and the Audi e-tron and Mercedes EQ-E), the i5X will be offered with two or three motors, and with different battery configurations. What about a fuel cell option, you ask? Well, the X7 show car was originally going to be fuel cell powered, but since batteries are improving in leaps and bounds, BMW now considers the fuel cell to be best suited for buses and trucks.

i7

Tesla keeps updating the Model S, Mercedes is readying the full-size EQ-S, and Audi will electrify the next A8. Meanwhile BMW has no choice but to ask customers for patience as the current 7 Series does not even have a humble 48-volt system, let alone the option of an all-electric drivetrain. That’s why we’ll have to wait until the next-gen 7 Series, due in 2023, for an all-electric BMW luxury liner.

In theory, the 8 Series Gran Coupé, which has been heralded as the brand’s future flagship model, could step in three years earlier. In practice, however, the 8 Series is so tightly packaged that it would take a magic wand (or much smaller batteries) to squeeze in a decent-format power pack. In terms of e-motors, the i7 can reportedly mix and match five different units good for 214 hp to 429 hp.

i1X

First the good news: The plug-in i1X won’t cost more that a well equipped X1 20i xDrive. Now the bad news: According to the current game plan (which these days is reviewed on a bi-weekly basis), the e-version of the smallest X model will be built and sold exclusively in China, starting in 2022, and the powertrain will probably be reserved for the China-only long-wheelbase varant.

The reasoning behind this strategy is the aggressive timing imposed by the Chinese government, which wants to put an end to the combustion engine as soon as possible.

i5X LWB

Currently another China-only project, the long wheelbase i5X offers three rows of seats, a very popular option in the world’s biggest car market. At a later stage, however, this BEV may also be built in Spartanburg for the American market, where Daimler has just announced a $1bn investment in the production of BEVs, PHEVs and batteries.

Like all BMW i models out after 2021, the i5X LWB, due in 2023, will be capable of inductive fast charging, and its most significant advantage here may be BMW’s unique cell chemistry.

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Shock Value: The 12 New Electric BMWs Due by 2025

The BMW i3 and Tesla Model S were pioneers in terms of modern, mass produced electric vehicles. Since then, Tesla has yet to turn a profit, while BMW has earned a record $8.25 billion. Despite this discrepancy, the stock market value of two companies is about the same.

“It must be wonderful to be a new player in this business,” grumbles BMW CTO Klaus Fröhlich. “Why? Because you have no legacy to take care of.”

In the case of BMW, those legacies include a large workforce trained to complete tasks that may soon become obsolete, an assembly network designed to build conventional vehicles with internal combustion engines, a hungry dealer network that needs to be fed, and an EV line-up comprised only of the slow-selling i3.

BMW may have moved to producing EVs and advanced hybrids before many of its rivals. But while the i3 and the i8 are in many ways compelling cars, their hyper-complex and expensive engineering concepts seriously dented the bottom line. The experience steered BMW away from making cars with featherweight carbon-fiber uppers riding on aluminum chassis. Instead, almost all future-generation zero-emission BMWs are to be based on evolutions of the two existing mainstay architectures.

BMW’s first completely new EV, known as iNext, will debut in 2021. That’s may be four more years of waiting, but the trickle of electric BMWs will quickly turn to a flood, with 11 more EVs set to join iNext by 2025. Here’s how they’ll roll out.

Mini E

You saw the concept car at the Frankfurt Show, but you won’t be able to buy the production version of the second Mini E before 2019—a decade after the first, a limited production effort used for field testing. It’s not a rebodied i3, though the idea was under consideration until cost killed it. Instead, the new Mini E sits on a comprehensively adapted version of the UKL platform that underpins regular Minis so it can be built on the same assembly line as its brethren.

In essence, the Mini E adopts a decontented and downsized version of the e-motor assembly that drives the front wheels of the i8. The 38-kW/hr battery, which fills all the cavities in the floorpan, powers a motor rated at 128 hp and 184lb-ft of torque. This arrangement should deliver plenty of forward motion, but when driven like a Cooper, the Mini E might still struggle to cover more than 125 miles on a single charge. But the use of the UKL structure means the Mini E may be up to $12,000 less expensive than the i3.

i3X

The model designation is not final (X3i is one of the options), but the project is set in stone. Like the Mini E, this is a version of an existing product, namely the new BMW X3 (pictured). Due to arrive in 2020, it’ll get different sheet metal with a grille similar to that previewed by the i Vision Dynamics concept at Frankfurt. A front-mounted motor will drive the rear wheels and there won’t be an AWD option. Insiders predict a 70-kW/hr lithium-ion battery, a 301-hp power unit, and a real-world range of 160 miles. This model was originally intended only for the Chinese market, but to plug the gap until the arrival of iNext, i3X will now reportedly go global.

i8 replacement

The current timeline suggests that the i8 will be discontinued in 2022. Its replacement, however, is not due before 2024. Why the gap? It apparently has a lot to do with the on-off-on sports car project with McLaren. Due in 2021 and recently confirmed by internal and supplier sources, the BMW-McLaren deal is not unlike the BMW-Toyota arrangement that’s producing the Z4/Supra, except this time, McLaren is doing most of the groundwork.

The BMW version of the high-performance hybrid coupe features unique body panels, seats, and cockpit accents, as well as an evolution of the McLaren 4.0-liter V-8 boasting cylinder heads designed in Munich. BMW will supply bespoke energy cells and performance electronics.

Where does this leave the i8? It’s still early days, but the plan is to go fully electric by means of three 335-hp motors, two in the rear and one up front. The new i8 would also pioneer breakthrough solid-state energy cells that promise huge performance improvements, including a ten-minute quick charge mode. Depending on battery size and driving style, range reportedly varies between 250 and 500 miles.

i3

Here things get complicated, because this familiar designation is destined to switch from today’s i3 to a model based on the 3 Series. (To get the hierarchy back in order, the next i3 will be named i1.) It is not quite clear exactly when the all-new and radically different i3 will start rolling off the line. Some say 2020, some say 2021, and some even say the launch may be delayed until 2025.

The new i3 will be built on an evolution of BMW’s current rear-wheel drive matrix known as CLAR WE. This architecture is modular and fully scalable in terms of powertrain, able to accommodate internal combustion engine, plug-in hybrid or pure electric powertrains. Where needed the batteries reside in the transmission tunnel, under the rear seat, and in place of the fuel tank, and buyers can choose between batteries optimized for range or sport. CLAR WE is claimed to provide the flexibility required to manage the transition of technology and the fluctuation of demand.

i1

The grapevine in Munich is predicting that a replacement for the current i3 will arrive in late 2022 or early 2023, which is another way of saying that the odd-yet-charming MkI has five years of life left in it. The five-door hatch i1 will be prettier, cheaper, and more practical than the current i3, swapping that car’s expensive high-tech underpinnings for a much more conventional layout based on the FAAR WE front-drive architecture that will be shared with the next generation 1 Series, X1 SUV, and all future Minis.

The i1 thus bids farewell to the rear-mounted motor and rear-wheel drive of the current i3, which takes away one important USP, but works wonders for the budget. To keep the price down, the body will be made of steel and the platform will be re-engineered to accommodate the battery trays. Expect two models, the entry-level i1e and the sporty i1s.

iNext

The iNext, which may be badged i20 when it arrives in 2021, is not only a new EV but also a key innovation tool. It will be the first BMW capable of driving autonomously, even if several restrictions still apply. True, it comes with pedals and a steering wheel, but provision has been made to integrate up to 30 sensors, and to integrate mandatory redundancies with regard to steering and brakes. Having said that, even this high-tech piece of kit won’t be ready for full autonomous operation before 2025 at the earliest.

As far as measurements and proportions are concerned, the iNext is allegedly a dead ringer for the Jaguar I-Pace, which happens to be the brainchild of several former BMW executives. “We are not interested in making safety a competitively relevant differentiator,” says Klaus Fröhlich. “Our in-house competence is instead reflected by batteries and e-motors, by the driving strategy, and by vehicle control all the way to the limit.”

i4

This is the production version of the i Vision Dynamics concept shown at Frankfurt. The i4 is a cleverly redesigned 4 Series Gran Coupe equipped with a choice of zero-emission power packs, and is set to go on sale within a couple of months of the iNext.

Like the i3, the i4 will be built on the CLAR WE architecture. Expect two e-motors, all-wheel drive, torque vectoring, and probably even rear-wheel steering and semi-active air suspension. The mainstay variant likely combines a 134-hp front motor with a 214-hp unit propelling the rear wheels. A source from BMW marketing indicates that the i4 will be available with three different performance levels, provisionally labeled standard, sport, and supersport. As in the top-of-the-line iNext, the latter version drives each rear wheel with its own e-motor.

i5

Also known as i6, this is the big brother of today’s i3. It has been in the making for over five years, changing from a car built using the same ultra-light, carbon intensive concepts as the current i3 and i8 to one based on CLAR WE. Sort of a crossover, but with coupe, wagon and sedan styling elements, i5 sits between X3 and X5 in terms of size. In terms of space utilization inside, however, it comes close to the X7.

Raising the roofline by about 5.9-inches compared with the i4 has created ample room for big battery packs. At the same time, the crossover stance facilitates easier entry and exit, and it improves the visibility. BMW has not yet defined the final battery sizes, but the two bundles mentioned most often by insiders are rated at 60/80/100/120-kW/hr and 70/90/110/130-kW/hr. Since the batteries’ energy density is set to improve by about five percent year on year, there should be some windfall driving range and performance benefits available by the time the i5 puts in an appearance in 2023.

i5X

No, this is not an i5 with four driven wheels. Instead, i5X (or X5i) denotes the EV version of the next-generation X5, and is scheduled for 2024. Thanks to the flat-floor design of the tall-roof SUV, there is plenty of space between the axles to slide in flat battery packs, Tesla-style.

Like its up-market stablemates (and the Audi e-tron and Mercedes EQ-E), the i5X will be offered with two or three motors, and with different battery configurations. What about a fuel cell option, you ask? Well, the X7 show car was originally going to be fuel cell powered, but since batteries are improving in leaps and bounds, BMW now considers the fuel cell to be best suited for buses and trucks.

i7

Tesla keeps updating the Model S, Mercedes is readying the full-size EQ-S, and Audi will electrify the next A8. Meanwhile BMW has no choice but to ask customers for patience as the current 7 Series does not even have a humble 48-volt system, let alone the option of an all-electric drivetrain. That’s why we’ll have to wait until the next-gen 7 Series, due in 2023, for an all-electric BMW luxury liner.

In theory, the 8 Series Gran Coupé, which has been heralded as the brand’s future flagship model, could step in three years earlier. In practice, however, the 8 Series is so tightly packaged that it would take a magic wand (or much smaller batteries) to squeeze in a decent-format power pack. In terms of e-motors, the i7 can reportedly mix and match five different units good for 214 hp to 429 hp.

i1X

First the good news: The plug-in i1X won’t cost more that a well equipped X1 20i xDrive. Now the bad news: According to the current game plan (which these days is reviewed on a bi-weekly basis), the e-version of the smallest X model will be built and sold exclusively in China, starting in 2022, and the powertrain will probably be reserved for the China-only long-wheelbase varant.

The reasoning behind this strategy is the aggressive timing imposed by the Chinese government, which wants to put an end to the combustion engine as soon as possible.

i5X LWB

Currently another China-only project, the long wheelbase i5X offers three rows of seats, a very popular option in the world’s biggest car market. At a later stage, however, this BEV may also be built in Spartanburg for the American market, where Daimler has just announced a $1bn investment in the production of BEVs, PHEVs and batteries.

Like all BMW i models out after 2021, the i5X LWB, due in 2023, will be capable of inductive fast charging, and its most significant advantage here may be BMW’s unique cell chemistry.

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Shock Value: The 12 New Electric BMWs Due by 2025

The BMW i3 and Tesla Model S were pioneers in terms of modern, mass produced electric vehicles. Since then, Tesla has yet to turn a profit, while BMW has earned a record $8.25 billion. Despite this discrepancy, the stock market value of two companies is about the same.

“It must be wonderful to be a new player in this business,” grumbles BMW CTO Klaus Fröhlich. “Why? Because you have no legacy to take care of.”

In the case of BMW, those legacies include a large workforce trained to complete tasks that may soon become obsolete, an assembly network designed to build conventional vehicles with internal combustion engines, a hungry dealer network that needs to be fed, and an EV line-up comprised only of the slow-selling i3.

BMW may have moved to producing EVs and advanced hybrids before many of its rivals. But while the i3 and the i8 are in many ways compelling cars, their hyper-complex and expensive engineering concepts seriously dented the bottom line. The experience steered BMW away from making cars with featherweight carbon-fiber uppers riding on aluminum chassis. Instead, almost all future-generation zero-emission BMWs are to be based on evolutions of the two existing mainstay architectures.

BMW’s first completely new EV, known as iNext, will debut in 2021. That’s may be four more years of waiting, but the trickle of electric BMWs will quickly turn to a flood, with 11 more EVs set to join iNext by 2025. Here’s how they’ll roll out.

Mini E

You saw the concept car at the Frankfurt Show, but you won’t be able to buy the production version of the second Mini E before 2019—a decade after the first, a limited production effort used for field testing. It’s not a rebodied i3, though the idea was under consideration until cost killed it. Instead, the new Mini E sits on a comprehensively adapted version of the UKL platform that underpins regular Minis so it can be built on the same assembly line as its brethren.

In essence, the Mini E adopts a decontented and downsized version of the e-motor assembly that drives the front wheels of the i8. The 38-kW/hr battery, which fills all the cavities in the floorpan, powers a motor rated at 128 hp and 184lb-ft of torque. This arrangement should deliver plenty of forward motion, but when driven like a Cooper, the Mini E might still struggle to cover more than 125 miles on a single charge. But the use of the UKL structure means the Mini E may be up to $12,000 less expensive than the i3.

i3X

The model designation is not final (X3i is one of the options), but the project is set in stone. Like the Mini E, this is a version of an existing product, namely the new BMW X3 (pictured). Due to arrive in 2020, it’ll get different sheet metal with a grille similar to that previewed by the i Vision Dynamics concept at Frankfurt. A front-mounted motor will drive the rear wheels and there won’t be an AWD option. Insiders predict a 70-kW/hr lithium-ion battery, a 301-hp power unit, and a real-world range of 160 miles. This model was originally intended only for the Chinese market, but to plug the gap until the arrival of iNext, i3X will now reportedly go global.

i8 replacement

The current timeline suggests that the i8 will be discontinued in 2022. Its replacement, however, is not due before 2024. Why the gap? It apparently has a lot to do with the on-off-on sports car project with McLaren. Due in 2021 and recently confirmed by internal and supplier sources, the BMW-McLaren deal is not unlike the BMW-Toyota arrangement that’s producing the Z4/Supra, except this time, McLaren is doing most of the groundwork.

The BMW version of the high-performance hybrid coupe features unique body panels, seats, and cockpit accents, as well as an evolution of the McLaren 4.0-liter V-8 boasting cylinder heads designed in Munich. BMW will supply bespoke energy cells and performance electronics.

Where does this leave the i8? It’s still early days, but the plan is to go fully electric by means of three 335-hp motors, two in the rear and one up front. The new i8 would also pioneer breakthrough solid-state energy cells that promise huge performance improvements, including a ten-minute quick charge mode. Depending on battery size and driving style, range reportedly varies between 250 and 500 miles.

i3

Here things get complicated, because this familiar designation is destined to switch from today’s i3 to a model based on the 3 Series. (To get the hierarchy back in order, the next i3 will be named i1.) It is not quite clear exactly when the all-new and radically different i3 will start rolling off the line. Some say 2020, some say 2021, and some even say the launch may be delayed until 2025.

The new i3 will be built on an evolution of BMW’s current rear-wheel drive matrix known as CLAR WE. This architecture is modular and fully scalable in terms of powertrain, able to accommodate internal combustion engine, plug-in hybrid or pure electric powertrains. Where needed the batteries reside in the transmission tunnel, under the rear seat, and in place of the fuel tank, and buyers can choose between batteries optimized for range or sport. CLAR WE is claimed to provide the flexibility required to manage the transition of technology and the fluctuation of demand.

i1

The grapevine in Munich is predicting that a replacement for the current i3 will arrive in late 2022 or early 2023, which is another way of saying that the odd-yet-charming MkI has five years of life left in it. The five-door hatch i1 will be prettier, cheaper, and more practical than the current i3, swapping that car’s expensive high-tech underpinnings for a much more conventional layout based on the FAAR WE front-drive architecture that will be shared with the next generation 1 Series, X1 SUV, and all future Minis.

The i1 thus bids farewell to the rear-mounted motor and rear-wheel drive of the current i3, which takes away one important USP, but works wonders for the budget. To keep the price down, the body will be made of steel and the platform will be re-engineered to accommodate the battery trays. Expect two models, the entry-level i1e and the sporty i1s.

iNext

The iNext, which may be badged i20 when it arrives in 2021, is not only a new EV but also a key innovation tool. It will be the first BMW capable of driving autonomously, even if several restrictions still apply. True, it comes with pedals and a steering wheel, but provision has been made to integrate up to 30 sensors, and to integrate mandatory redundancies with regard to steering and brakes. Having said that, even this high-tech piece of kit won’t be ready for full autonomous operation before 2025 at the earliest.

As far as measurements and proportions are concerned, the iNext is allegedly a dead ringer for the Jaguar I-Pace, which happens to be the brainchild of several former BMW executives. “We are not interested in making safety a competitively relevant differentiator,” says Klaus Fröhlich. “Our in-house competence is instead reflected by batteries and e-motors, by the driving strategy, and by vehicle control all the way to the limit.”

i4

This is the production version of the i Vision Dynamics concept shown at Frankfurt. The i4 is a cleverly redesigned 4 Series Gran Coupe equipped with a choice of zero-emission power packs, and is set to go on sale within a couple of months of the iNext.

Like the i3, the i4 will be built on the CLAR WE architecture. Expect two e-motors, all-wheel drive, torque vectoring, and probably even rear-wheel steering and semi-active air suspension. The mainstay variant likely combines a 134-hp front motor with a 214-hp unit propelling the rear wheels. A source from BMW marketing indicates that the i4 will be available with three different performance levels, provisionally labeled standard, sport, and supersport. As in the top-of-the-line iNext, the latter version drives each rear wheel with its own e-motor.

i5

Also known as i6, this is the big brother of today’s i3. It has been in the making for over five years, changing from a car built using the same ultra-light, carbon intensive concepts as the current i3 and i8 to one based on CLAR WE. Sort of a crossover, but with coupe, wagon and sedan styling elements, i5 sits between X3 and X5 in terms of size. In terms of space utilization inside, however, it comes close to the X7.

Raising the roofline by about 5.9-inches compared with the i4 has created ample room for big battery packs. At the same time, the crossover stance facilitates easier entry and exit, and it improves the visibility. BMW has not yet defined the final battery sizes, but the two bundles mentioned most often by insiders are rated at 60/80/100/120-kW/hr and 70/90/110/130-kW/hr. Since the batteries’ energy density is set to improve by about five percent year on year, there should be some windfall driving range and performance benefits available by the time the i5 puts in an appearance in 2023.

i5X

No, this is not an i5 with four driven wheels. Instead, i5X (or X5i) denotes the EV version of the next-generation X5, and is scheduled for 2024. Thanks to the flat-floor design of the tall-roof SUV, there is plenty of space between the axles to slide in flat battery packs, Tesla-style.

Like its up-market stablemates (and the Audi e-tron and Mercedes EQ-E), the i5X will be offered with two or three motors, and with different battery configurations. What about a fuel cell option, you ask? Well, the X7 show car was originally going to be fuel cell powered, but since batteries are improving in leaps and bounds, BMW now considers the fuel cell to be best suited for buses and trucks.

i7

Tesla keeps updating the Model S, Mercedes is readying the full-size EQ-S, and Audi will electrify the next A8. Meanwhile BMW has no choice but to ask customers for patience as the current 7 Series does not even have a humble 48-volt system, let alone the option of an all-electric drivetrain. That’s why we’ll have to wait until the next-gen 7 Series, due in 2023, for an all-electric BMW luxury liner.

In theory, the 8 Series Gran Coupé, which has been heralded as the brand’s future flagship model, could step in three years earlier. In practice, however, the 8 Series is so tightly packaged that it would take a magic wand (or much smaller batteries) to squeeze in a decent-format power pack. In terms of e-motors, the i7 can reportedly mix and match five different units good for 214 hp to 429 hp.

i1X

First the good news: The plug-in i1X won’t cost more that a well equipped X1 20i xDrive. Now the bad news: According to the current game plan (which these days is reviewed on a bi-weekly basis), the e-version of the smallest X model will be built and sold exclusively in China, starting in 2022, and the powertrain will probably be reserved for the China-only long-wheelbase varant.

The reasoning behind this strategy is the aggressive timing imposed by the Chinese government, which wants to put an end to the combustion engine as soon as possible.

i5X LWB

Currently another China-only project, the long wheelbase i5X offers three rows of seats, a very popular option in the world’s biggest car market. At a later stage, however, this BEV may also be built in Spartanburg for the American market, where Daimler has just announced a $1bn investment in the production of BEVs, PHEVs and batteries.

Like all BMW i models out after 2021, the i5X LWB, due in 2023, will be capable of inductive fast charging, and its most significant advantage here may be BMW’s unique cell chemistry.

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2020 Toyota Supra News, Interior, Canada

2020 Toyota Supra News, Interior, Canada

2020 Toyota Supra News, Interior, Canada – Toyota Supra visit market place has become excellent. This might be a very good admittance within its class. Several estimations and ideas appear in regards to this modern day vehicle. 2020 Toyota Suprais going to be manufactured together with BMW professionals. The hybrid version will probably be made available. You will not get let down by being aware…

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For information only2010-2020 BMW 328XI Technical Service Bulletin # 001309 Date: 091223

For information only2010-2020 BMW 328XI Technical Service Bulletin # 001309 Date: 091223 Vehicle - Product Content Changes SI B 00 13 09 Maintenance and General Hints December 2009 Technical Service SUBJECT BMW Product Content Changes MODEL E82, E88 (1 Series) E90, E91, E92, E93 (3 Series) E60, E61 (5 Series) E89 (Z4) E83 (X3) E70 (X5) E71 (X6) E72 (X6 ActiveHybrid) SITUATION Throughout the production lifecycle of a vehicle, there are numerous changes made. Similar vehicles with different productions dates may have variances in their equipment level. Sometimes these changes are perceived as missing or incorrect components. Refer to the attached list of product changes to determine what is correct by vehicle production date. WARRANTY INFORMATION Installing components which are no longer installed at the factory is not covered under warranty. Refer to SI B01 04 03 for clarification on missing or incorrect parts on new vehicles. 2010-2020 BMW 328xi Sedan AWD (E90) L6-3.0L (N52K) Page 206 ATTACHMENTS view PDF attachment B001309BMW_Product_Content_Changes. from Blogger https://ift.tt/3iFz3P3

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2010-2020 BMW 328XI Technical Service Bulletin # 170106 Date: 110401

2010-2020 BMW 328XI Technical Service Bulletin # 170106 Date: 110401 Cooling System - Information on Coolant Refilling SI B17 01 06 Cooling System April 2011 Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B17 01 06 dated September 2007. 2010-2020 BMW 328xi Sedan AWD (E90) L6-3.0L (N52K) Page 176 [NEW] designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Refilling Coolant Systems MODEL All SITUATION BMW recommends filling the cooling system for protection against freezing down to -34掳F (-37掳C). This means an antifreeze ratio of 50% antifreeze and 50% water. In severely cold areas, the antifreeze can be increased to 60%, which provides freezing protection down to -62掳F (-52掳C). Do not exceed a 60% ratio of antifreeze. The specified antifreeze ratio is important, since an insufficient amount would impair anti-freezing and corrosion, inhibiting protection. An excessive amount would not improve freezing protection, but would instead reduce freezing protection. At all times, the antifreeze and water should be pre-mixed before pouring into the engine. If pre-mixing is not performed, damage will occur to the water pump assembly. Since model year 2004 (and Z4 MY 2003), BMW has been using an engine coolant with a long-term life rating. The long-term antifreeze/coolant must be completely drained and replaced only in conjunction with any Repairs that require replacement of aluminum or metal cooling system components. The corrosion protection for these components is provided only in a new long-term coolant. On all other repairs that involve draining of partial quantities of coolant, replace the drained quantities with new long-term antifreeze/coolant. [NEW] Refer to SI B17 01 07 and B17 01 10 for additional information regarding BMW long-term antifreeze/coolant, maintenance, repairs, replacement requirements and replacement procedures. from Blogger https://ift.tt/3iAfszo

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2010-2020 BMW 328XI Technical Service Bulletin # 640407 Date: 110401

2010-2020 BMW 328XI Technical Service Bulletin # 640407 Date: 110401 A/C - Symptom Diagnostics SI B64 04 07 Heating and Air Conditioning April 2011 Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B64 04 07 dated August 2010. [NEW] designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Heating and Air Conditioning Symptom Diagnosis MODEL E82, E88 (1 Series) E90, E91, E92, E93 (3 Series) E60, E61 (5 Series) E63, E64 (6 Series) E70 (X5) E71 (X6) [NEW] E72 (Active Hybrid X6) [NEW] FO1, F02, F04 (7 Series) [NEW] F07 (5 Series Gran Turismo) [NEW] F10 (5 Series) [NEW] E89 (Z4) [NEW] F25 (X3) SITUATION With the release of ISTA (Integrated Technical Service Application), fault symptom troubleshooting have now been expanded to include the heating and air conditioning system as it relates to mechanical and electromechanical faults. Always use the latest diagnostic software when performing fault 2010-2020 BMW 328xi Sedan AWD (E90) L6-3.0L (N52K) Page 175 symptom troubleshooting. CAUSE Due to the complexity of current vehicle systems and the use of distributed functions, it is becoming more difficult to test and repair these systems using straightforward fault code diagnosis. Also, in most cases, faults stored are not relevant when it comes to the actual customer complaint, even if a fault is present. The information in symptom diagnosis was based on technician feedback and experiences in dealing with these symptoms. [NEW] INFORMATION 1. Identify the exact customer complaint. 2. Perform a vehicle test using the latest diagnostic software. 3. After the vehicle test is finished, select "Display fault memory". Complete all test plans that are related to the customer complaint. 4. If no relevant faults are stored, search for test plans as follows: ^ Click on the "Activities/ Information / Function Structure" tabs. ^ Then select "Body/Heating and air conditioning functions" ^ Then click on "Start search". ^ This will generate a list of all the available test plans. 5. When diagnosing air conditioning system complaints, select test plan "AT6450_KAEKL or AT6450_KLIMA - Heating and air conditioning functions: Refrigerant circuit functional check, noises and smells", and then select "Display". NOTE: Depending on the vehicle connected to ISTA, the corresponding test plan "AT6450_KAEKL or AT6450_KLIMA" will be available in the test plan Hit list If prompted by the test plan to perform an A/C performance test, refer to ISTA Repair Instruction REP 6450...A/C performance test (R134a) for the steps to perform an air conditioning performance test. 6. When diagnosing blower motor complaints, select test plan "B6450_PLXXXX - Heating and air conditioning functions: Blower, functional check and noise". NOTE: The "PLXXXX" number varies depending on the vehicle being repaired. 7. Select and complete all related test plans. [NEW] WARRANTY INFORMATION [NEW] This service information bulletin is intended to provide technical diagnostic and/or repair information only. [NEW] If a warranty claim results from the above repairs, it should be submitted following the regular warranty claim procedures. Warranty claims may be denied: 1. If not supported by diagnostic test plans (transferred via FASTA). Be sure to include the "Diagnostic code" in the comments section of the warranty claim. 2. If the latest diagnostic software is not used. from Blogger https://ift.tt/30OFqco

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2010-2020 BMW 328XI Technical Service Bulletin # 511911 Date: 110601

2010-2020 BMW 328XI Technical Service Bulletin # 511911 Date: 110601 Body - Metallic Noise When Door Mirrors Are Folding SI B51 19 11 Body Equipment June 2011 Technical Service SUBJECT Metallic Noise when Door Mirrors Are Folding MODEL E82, E88 (1 Series) E90, E91, E92, E93 (3 Series) E85, E89 (Z4) E83 (X3) F25 (X3) from start of production Vehicles produced from September 1, 2008 (except F25) through May 28, 2010 SITUATION 2010-2020 BMW 328xi Sedan AWD (E90) L6-3.0L (N52K) Page 151 The customer complains of a metallic creaking noise when the door mirrors are folding. CAUSE Lubricating grease is missing between the two metal mating surfaces of the mirror tension spring. PROCEDURE Refer to the attachment. PARTS INFORMATION 2010-2020 BMW 328xi Sedan AWD (E90) L6-3.0L (N52K) Page 152 WARRANTY INFORMATION ATTACHMENTS 2010-2020 BMW 328xi Sedan AWD (E90) L6-3.0L (N52K) Page 153 from Blogger https://ift.tt/3gP6dev

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2010-2020 BMW 328XI Technical Service Bulletin # 610911 Date: 110601

2010-2020 BMW 328XI Technical Service Bulletin # 610911 Date: 110601 iDrive(R) - Buttons On Controller Not Working SI B61 09 11 General Electrical Systems June 2011 Technical Service SUBJECT Buttons on the iDrive Controller Not Working MODEL E82, E88 (1 Series) E89 (Z4) E90, E91, E92, E93 (3 Series) E70 (X5) E71 (X6) All equipped with the iDrive controller Vehicles produced from August 31, 2004 SITUATION The buttons on the iDrive controller are not working. CAUSE The button(s) on the iDrive controller mechanically stick. PROCEDURE Do not replace parts for the situation described in this Service Information bulletin. 1. Remove the controller from the center console (electrical connection still connected), and retest the operation of all the buttons. 2. If the buttons work properly when the controller is removed, reinstall the controller in the center console. Ensure that the controller is fitted properly into the center console, without any tension. Retest the button operation. If the buttons still do not work properly, proceed to procedure steps 3 and 4. 3. Perform diagnosis using ISTA (Integrated Service Technical Application). Complete any test plans related to iDrive controller faults, if stored. 4. If no faults are stored, perform and follow the recommendations in the "CON: Control button and additional buttons" test plan. The test plan can be found under the following path: "Function structure/Body/Operation/Controller/Control knob and additional buttons". 2010-2020 BMW 328xi Sedan AWD (E90) L6-3.0L (N52K) Page 150 from Blogger https://ift.tt/33Sb4b0

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B07 02 11 - Procedure2010-2020 BMW 328XI Technical Service Bulletin # 610811 Date: 110701

B07 02 11 - Procedure2010-2020 BMW 328XI Technical Service Bulletin # 610811 Date: 110701 Electrical - Complete Electrical System Power Failure SI B61 08 11 General Electrical Systems July 2011 Technical Service SUBJECT Complete Power Failure of the Vehicle's Electrical System MODEL E82, E88 (1 Series) E89 (Z4) E90, E91, E92, E93 (3 Series) Vehicles produced from 2/28/2007 to 5/30/2011 SITUATION The vehicle electrical system fails completely and one or more of the following faults may occur: ^ The vehicle fails to start. ^ The central locking system fails to operate with the remote key. ^ The key cannot be inserted into the key slot. ^ Communication to the vehicle is not possible using ISTA (Integrated Technical Service Application). 2010-2020 BMW 328xi Sedan AWD (E90) L6-3.0L (N52K) Page 143 CAUSE Over time, the positive battery cable connection at the front power distribution box loses connection. PROCEDURE The situation described in this Service Information can also be attributed to a discharged battery. Before proceeding with this procedure, check that the battery is in operating condition by using the BMW battery tester. 1. Remove the front fuse box as per ISTA Repair Instructions REP 61 13 050, Removing and installing or replacing fuse box in passenger compartment (built afier 3/2007). 2. Check for discoloration of the positive battery cable insulation where the cable connects to the fuse box. Refer to the attachment to this Service Information bulletin, which shows the affected area. 3. If discoloration is noted in the affected area, replace both the fuse box and the cable. The cable routes from the battery fuse box in the luggage compartment to the front fuse box along the main wiring harness, under the carpet on the right side of the vehicle interior. There are currently no repair instructions to replace this cable. Refer to ISTA Repair Instructions REP 51 47 315 and 51 47 440 for removing all the carpets in order to gain access to the harness. Route the new cable in the exact same way as the original cable. Refer to attachment. REP 51 47 315 and 51 47 440 are for reference only, the full scope of these repair procedures do not apply (removing all seats and the center console as applicable) to the repair procedure outlined in this Service Information bulletin. Note: The replacement cables listed in this Service Information have been improved to prevent this fault from occurring in the future. Please take particular care in removing and installing the replacement B+ battery cable that is contained in the main harness to avoid damaging other wiring. 4. If no discoloration is found on the cable insulation, proceed with standard troubleshooting to identify the voltage drop in the battery cable circuit. PARTS INFORMATION 2010-2020 BMW 328xi Sedan AWD (E90) L6-3.0L (N52K) Page 144 2010-2020 BMW 328xi Sedan AWD (E90) L6-3.0L (N52K) Page 145 2010-2020 BMW 328xi Sedan AWD (E90) L6-3.0L (N52K) Page 146 WARRANTY INFORMATION ATTACHMENTS 2010-2020 BMW 328xi Sedan AWD (E90) L6-3.0L (N52K) Page 147 2010-2020 BMW 328xi Sedan AWD (E90) L6-3.0L (N52K) Page 148 from Blogger https://ift.tt/3agb2Lt