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2013 BMW 3-Series

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2013 Bmw M3 Coupe Picture

2013 Bmw M3 V6 Picture

Photo of 2013 BMW-3 Series

Here is a sneak peek of the 2013 BMW 3-Series. Like with many BMW iterations, only subtle changes are made in the 2013 BMW 3-Series. BMW will introduce its next generation BMW 3-Series with the codenamed F30, in the first quarter of 2012. BMW will offer five different 3-Series body styles for the first time with the standard four-door sedan in March 2012, touring wagon in September 2012, coupe in September 2013, and the hardtop convertible model in the third quarter of 2013.

The BMW 3-Series comes with four engine configurations for the new four bangers. From a 136 horsepower 1.6-liter to a 252 horsepower 2.0-liter gas engines, and 150 horsepower 1.6-liter to 245-hp 2.0-liter turbo diesel engines. No words on the V6 engine yet but we assume it will be same as this year model.

The next-generation BMW M3 also come in coupe and convertible models, and both will likely get a 3.0-liter twin-turbo straight six-cylinder engine that pumps out about 450 hp. Below is the spy video of the 2013 BMW 3-Series.

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet

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2012 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet

Instead of debuting the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet at the 2011 LA Auto Show, Porsche is unveiling it on the Internet for the world to see. In addition, Porsche is releasing pricing for this sports car along with the “S” version available as well, which will be more powerful and with a higher price tag.

With the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet, Porsche brought some design changes, including new tail lights and a more streamline body work. Otherwise, the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet is very much similar to the 2011 model.

Starting with the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet base model, it is equipped with a new 3.4 liter six-cylinder engine producing 350 horsepower. The new boxer engine is mated to Porsche’s PDK 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. With a few additional ponies and a performance transmission, the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet can sprint from 0-60 mph in just 4.4 seconds with a top speed reaching 177 mph.

And if the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet is not fast enough for you, there is the S version. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet is equipped with a more powerful 3.8-liter boxer engine producing 400 horsepower, which allows the “S” model to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.1 seconds with a top speed of 187 mph.

Both the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet and the 911 Carrera S Cabriolet will go on sales in the United States in spring 2012. Pricing for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet starts at $97,300 while the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet starts at $108,000.

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2012 BMW M3 Review

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Based on the 1986 model year E30 3-Series, the first M3 was introduced with a 2.3 L I4 S14B23 engine (also known as S14). The engine design was based on various BMW parts: basic block layout from the M10 4 cylinder (found in the 2002 and 320 series) overbored and reinforced to similar specifications of the BMW M88 inline-6. The valve train and head architecture from BMW’s M1 and, later, M6 inline-6 cylinder was adopted for aggressive breathing.

In contrast to later M3 iterations, the E30 M3 was campaigned by BMW as well as other racing teams including Prodrive and AC Schnitzer competing in many forms of racing including rally as well as German, British, Italian, Belgian, French, and Australian touring. The production of the E30 road car was to homologate the M3 for Group A Touring Car racing. It was to compete with the “2.3-16V”-model of the Mercedes-Benz W201 190E that was introduced in 1983. In its final years of competition, the 2.5 liter S14 engine in full race trim was capable of over 250 hp (190 kW) naturally aspirated.

BMWE30 M3

The E30 M3 differed from the rest of the E30 line-up in many ways. The M3, although using the same basic unit-body shell as the standard E30, was equipped with 12 different and unique body panels for the purposes of improving aerodynamics, as well as “box flared” wheel-arches in the front and rear to accommodate a wider track with wider and taller wheels and tires. The only exterior body panels the standard model 3-series and the M3 shared were the hood, roof panel, and sunroof.