2008 BMW Line-Up
Below is a small overview of all of the current vehicles in the 2008 BMW line-up.
2008 BMW 1 Series
Scheduled for Arrival: Already in showrooms.
The BMW 135i will have the same 300-hp unit as in the 2007 BMW 335i and will weigh 300 fewer pounds. It is estimated that 135i will be able to do 0 - 60 mph in about 4.5 seconds.
The six-speed manual and automatic transmission will be available. The BMW 1328i will have the same 230-hp engine as the current BMW 328i.
Estimated Price: About $29,000 for the 128i and $35,000 for a 135i.
2008 3 Series Sedans
Scheduled for Arrival: Already in the showrooms.
So is there anything new about them? Yep. Even though the body style is not going to change there will be an even newer power plant running the sedans. And gone will
be the 325i and 330i designation. Now there will be a 328i with a horsepower output of 230 hp. And there will be a 335i with an output
of 300 horsepower. The BMW 335i will have a twin-turbo engine.
2008 3 Series Coupes
The Coupes is powered by the same new engines of the 2008 3 Series Sedans. The coupes are having records sales are for the most part having to be ordered, because many of them are sold before they even hit the showroom.
2008 3 Series Convertibles
The Convertibles are powered by the same new engines 328i and 335i of the sedans. They are all hard-top convertibles.
2008 5 Series
Scheduled for Arrival: Already in the showrooms.
The BMW 528i and 535i are powered by a 3.0-liter inline-six engine with 230 hp and 300 hp respectively.
The BMW 550i is powered by a V8 with 360 hp.
Did you know that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded the 5 Series its prestigious "Best Pick" rating for the 5’s impressive performance in the frontal-offset crash test.
2008 6 Series
Scheduled for Arrival: Already in the showrooms.
2008 7 Series
Scheduled for Arrival: Already in the showrooms.
2008 X3
The new 2008 BMW X3 sports a new 3.0 liter engine with an output of 260 horsepower.. 35 more horses and 11 more lb-ft of torque than its predecessor. It is known as the X3 3.0si. The 6-speed manual remains standard,
but a 6-speed STEPTRONIC automatic is offered for the first time on the X3 at no additional cost.
The rear-end has also been redesigned with new black accents on the bumper and new twin chrome tailpipes.
2008 X5
The new 2008 BMW X5 is more powerful, more fuel-efficient engine, roomier and has a more supple interior.
Engine
The new inline six-cylinder engine generates 260 hp and 225 lb-ft of torque, while the eight-cylinder, 4.8-liter engine offers 350 hp and 350 lb-ft torque.
New Interior and Options
For the first time, the all-new X5 offers a third-row seat. The interior offers more cargo space than the previous generation. There's ventilated leather seats with 20-way adjustments and 10 interior fans to keep you cool and comfortable. And guess what new large Cup holders. New options have been added such as four-zone climate control and a rear seat entertainment system.
Safety features
Runflat tires will be standard. The Dynamic Stability Control system will have a rollover sensor. And an option of a rearview camera to for backing up.
2008 BMW X6
The sporty SAV X6 is reported that it will be built from the same architecture as the next X3 and X5. It arrived at U.S. dealerships in early 2008 and will be built in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Main Highlights
Share the same wheelbase as the X5
Seat four or five passengers
Will have two engines available. An Inline-6 (Twin Turbo) 300-hp and a V-8 (Twin Turbo) with 400-hp
Sportier than the X5
Though Better Equipped than the X5.. it will be Pricier
For more details read the following article:
Automobile Magazine Article
2008 M3
Scheduled for Arrival: Already in showrooms.
Highlights:
Engine: V-8. 4.0-liter derived from the 5.0-liter V-10 found in the M5 and M6
414 horsepower at 8300 rpm with 295 pound-feet of torque at 3900 rpm.
Crankcase will be made of an aluminum and silicon alloy and the engine will weigh 33 pounds less than the E 46 M3's iron block inline-six
It is expected that the new M3 will be able to do under 4.5 second in 0-60
Six-speed transmission will be standard for the M3 with probably a dual-clutch automated available later.
First production car in its segment to boast a roof made of carbon-fiber plastic (CFP)
Look for MDrive which will allow you to increase throttle response.
Electronic Dampening control for three different settings: normal - comfort -sport
Weight: Just under 3500 pounds - 50 pounds lighter than the new 335i Coupe
Brakes: 14.2-inch discs in the front and 13.8-inches in the back, ventilated and cross-drilled.
Estimated Price: About $ 59,000.
2008 M5
Scheduled for Arrival: Already arriving.
This super-sport sedan is the most powerful 5 Series ever, powered by a 5.0-liter V-10 engine, with a five-liter capacity, 10 cylinders, 500-hp (SAE net) output, 383 lb-ft maximum torque, and engine speeds in excess of 8,000 rpm. And how fast? Try 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds.
2008 M6
Scheduled for Arrival: Already arriving.
This Sporty Coupe is the most powerful 6 Series ever, powered by a 5.0-liter V-10 engine, with a five-liter capacity, 10 cylinders, 500-hp (SAE net) output. The BMW M6 is designed to redline at 8,250 with 100 horsepower per liter of displacement.
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