If we consider the model BMW series, it will take a very long time. Information about all the cars that were produced earlier and are being produced today will be enough for the release of an entire book. However, it is worth talking about the most popular and high-quality models in more detail.
BMW 6 Series: the beginning
Back in 1976, at the Geneva Motor Show, the attention of the public and experts was provided by the BMW of the sixth series, which replaced the 3.0 CSi cars. The car, which was then supposed to be released, received the designation "E 24". Its prototype was the models from the previous, fifth series - E 28 and E 12 (earlier version). New car received a very original "predatory" design, for which he was nicknamed the shark. As a matter of fact, the character of the cars included in this BMW lineup corresponded to the appearance. Especially for these machines, the developers made perfect new engines, which were given the name M 06. The model 633CSi first went on sale, followed by the 630CS - just a month later.
An alternative to modernity
Even today, almost thirty years later, these cars are considered to be quite powerful and reliable - an indicator of 197 hp. not everyone can boast modern car some manufacturers. Having become popular due to the initial versions, the sixth model range of BMW began to develop. In 1978, the 635CSi car was released - its power already amounted to 218 hp. For the new models, others were produced - the sports M 635CSi, the fast E24 635CSi. But in 1999 the production of the series was completed. And only in 2003, the concern introduced the second generation.
Sports cars from the German manufacturer
The lineup BMW is not limited to the coupe. The manufacturer is also famous for its sports specimens. For example, one of the brightest representatives is the BMW i8, which was developed and created in just 36 months. This car looks like a one-off car, that is, exclusively. However, the model is released in a whole series. The car accelerates to “hundreds” in less than 4.5 seconds, delivering power of 362 hp. These are pretty solid indicators. And it's not the only car that BMW's sporty lineup boasts. There are many other cars that could surprise connoisseurs of fast driving: M3 GTS G-Power SK II Sporty Drive CS, M3 GTS G-Power, M3 GTR Street (E46), 435i Cabrio M Sport Package (F33), 435i Coupe (F32 ), as well as from several dozen other names.
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The renowned German manufacturer never ceases to please automotive world new models. Each time they become better and better, only confirming their quality over and over again. Take the 2014 BMW lineup, for example. One of the most "high-profile" new products was the M6 Gran Coupe, a car that embodies the technical innovations of M-Technik with a luxurious sporty design. One has only to take a glimpse of its technical characteristics, and everything becomes clear: the Twin-Turbo V8 engine, acceleration to 100 km in a little over 4 seconds, power of 552 hp. And such a model costs about four million rubles, if we talk about the simplest version. Another 2014 was remembered for the release of the restyled version of the X3. The engine was updated (replaced with a more modern one), the interior was improved, several additional options were added. The exterior has also changed - the radiator grille has become more elegant, the headlights and bumper have also changed.
1975 to 2012
What should a true BMW connoisseur be familiar with without fail? 3 model range, or the third series - it is about her that will be discussed. Since the year of the first car, the manufacturer has developed six generations of different models. The very first was the BMW E21 (1975-1983). I must say that these were pretty good sports sedans at the time. This is followed by the E30 (1982-1994), represented by both station wagons and convertibles. After - BMW E36 (1990-1998), which was transformed not only in terms of technical characteristics, but also changed the body. It was replaced by the fourth generation E46 (1998-2006), the model range of which consisted of coupes, convertibles, hatchbacks, sedans and station wagons. After that came the era of BMW E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 (2005-2011) and, finally, F30 / F31 / F34 - cars of the latest generation. Every year the lineup of which was presented above became more and more perfect. One of the best representatives of the latest generation is the BMW 3 Gran Turismo - an almost perfect balance of high power, acceptable consumption, premium class and a fairly reasonable price.
Phenomenal "five"
The BMW 5 Series lineup also cannot be ignored. It is represented by dozens great cars... Take the BMW 540i Touring from 1993 to 1997, for example. Many people still want to buy this budget car with high power. Maximum speed this rather old model is 250 km / h. Touring is considered a little more productive (it was produced from 1997 to 2000). Although, of course, many make a choice in its favor, since, unlike the previous model, it has lower fuel consumption (a difference of several liters per 100 km). But if possible, then it is worth taking the BMW M550d xDrive Touring. This car was launched in 2013, and this five-door station wagon really combines best qualities, which only a well-known manufacturer can endow their cars with. Its power is 381 hp, and to reach the 100 km / h mark, this model takes less than five seconds. And, of course, the fuel consumption compared to all previous cars is simply ridiculous - only 5.5 l / 100 km outside the city and 7.7 - within it. But such a car is not cheap - if you take a used one, then on average you will need to pay about 2,500,000 rubles.
Most expensive car
Perhaps, if we talk about BMW, then we should talk about those models that are the most expensive in the entire model range of this manufacturer. So, 52 million rubles is worth a car like the M5 G-Power Hurricane RRs, released in 2012. The engine, which power is equal to 830 hp, speed at maximum - 372 km / h, acceleration to “hundreds” - in less than 4.5 seconds and stylish design that will not leave anyone indifferent. This is only a small part of what distinguishes this model from the rest of its “brothers” in the brand, since its complete set includes several dozen different options.
Two-wheeled "iron horses"
The BMW concern, the model range and prices of cars of which were discussed above, is also engaged in the production of motorcycles. Moreover, in this area he succeeded. Take, for example, the C 600 Sport - one of the most prominent representatives that offers buyers a range of BMW motorcycles. Its price is about 11 thousand dollars. The motorcycle is equipped with a powerful 647-cc two-cylinder engine, thanks to which it is powerful to develop on this scooter, reaching 175 km / h. The more serious model is the BMW K 1600 GT. The cost of a motorcycle is equal to the price of a good car - an amount of 1,039,000 rubles is set for such a vehicle. It develops more than 200 km / h at maximum, and consumes only 4.5 liters per hundred kilometers. One of the simplest modern BMW motorcycles is the F 650 GS model - its minimum price is 390,000 rubles. Quite high speed (185 km / h), but low power and small volume. An excellent option for those people who are looking for an alternative to a car for getting around the city. There are several dozen other models: these are F 700 GS, F 800 GS, G 650 GS Sertao, and many others.
The topic of BMW cars and motorcycles can be discussed for a long time. After all, there really is something to discuss. But in general, if a decision is made to purchase a vehicle of this brand, then one thing can be stated with certainty - the purchase will be justified.
People often think that an expensive brand of any thing (computer, car) differs from other analogs only by the nameplate. And in practice, exactly the same functionality is provided.
But practice shows that more expensive brands provide a lot more interesting chips for your money than it might seem at first glance. Today I was in the BMW salon all day and talked to the manager. And I learned a lot of interesting things about cars of this brand.
BMW CAR SAFETY
I liked exactly how BMW approached the safety of its customers. All BMW cars have the same security system. This includes side airbags. Even in the simplest set of any model, you will find not only front cushions, but also side cushions. In other brands, this is often only available in the richest trim levels. And sometimes you need to make a car on a special order to get a full set of airbags and curtain airbags.
After I found out, I understood why BMW cars are so much more expensive. Airbags alone cost a lot of money, and the value they carry is priceless.
Further more. Each car has a wired SIM card that can automatically call the assistance service in the event of serious accidents or will allow you to manually call a tow truck if you get up somewhere on the highway.
I have not seen anything like this in other cheaper car brands.
BMW COMFORT
These cars are packed with high-end electronics. She herself will tell you when it will be time for you to call on the next Maintenance... Moreover, smart systems do this depending on how the car is operated. I also liked that right with on-board computer you can see exactly how your wheels are pumped up and what malfunctions there are in the car. There is sport mode, comfortable driving mode and eco-friendly mode.
To say that there is a whole bunch of comfortable gadgets here is to say nothing. It concerns everything - the quality of the materials, the thoughtfulness of the detail, the design of the machine.
Even the most inexpensive cars BMW brands in the minimum completeness sometimes give you more interesting figures than cheap brands in complete set... And considering that now everything has risen in price, BMW cars seem more interesting.
OTHER BMW FEATURES
As far as I know, other than BMW cars have rear drive... And one more interesting detail. BMW is a brand with a history and was previously engaged in the creation of engines for aviation. You understand that this is a different league, practically aerospace technologies in civil engineering.
IN DRY RESIDUE
When you take new car from BMW, you pay good money. Yes it is. But the overpayment is not at all for the brand. You give money for a lot of technologies, for a huge number of innovations and for your own safety and comfort, as well as a bunch of interesting gadgets. Not to mention, it's really pretty cool.
During the entire production of BMW cars, there were always those willing to pay for the magnificent driving performance characteristic of this brand. With the release of the new model, there are more and more fans of Bavarian cars, which in turn forces the manufacturer to constantly improve the model range and equipment of each model of the BMW series.
1 series BMW.
The uniqueness of this series lies in the arrangement of the drive and motor. BMW1, the only car of its class in the world, with a longitudinal engine layout and rear axle drive. This arrangement affected the behavior of the car on the road, which significantly distinguishes it from all kinds of competitors. The manufacturer's goal was to create an affordable BMW series for the consumer, without losing quality and comfort, compared to BMW 3 Series cars. Attracting new fans to its ranks, the concern has created a car with an unusual body type - a hatchback, but retained its recognizable appearance.
At first glance, it becomes clear that it is BMW in front of you, you don't even need to look for the logo on the hood or trunk to be convinced of this. Also saved technical principles that are the hallmark of the brand: excellent handling, excellent brakes and a stable, slightly harsh suspension. The unit got such a character thanks to the good weight distribution of the car. By placing the engine over the front axle, the weight distribution is split evenly across both axles, 50:50. The interior of the unit repeats the older BMW model. When using tougher materials in the upholstery, high quality fitting of interior trim parts, meets the quality criteria of the BMW concern. Thanks to a wide range of adjustments, a fairly comfortable seating can be achieved in the front seats, which cannot be said about the rear seats of the passenger compartment, where passengers will be cramped. But this feature exists in all other golf class cars presented by various automakers.
BMW Series 1 engines.
What does it take to reveal the character of a car? Powerful engine with a lot of Horse power, comfortable and impetuous. The larger the engine displacement, the more horses under the hood, the faster the car will show itself. Silence and swiftness, what the creators of the unit from Bavaria conceived and embodied. The smaller BMW model available, was equipped with a fairly wide range of engines, from 1.6 to 2.0 liters petrol and 1.8 or 2.0 diesel. However, diesel engines are not officially supplied to Russia, due to poor quality. diesel fuel, which, according to the manufacturer, will not show the car in its best qualities, and will not allow the declared service life of the engine. However, the 2007 models assume the installation of 3.0 and 3.5 liter engines.
Since the restyling of the model, which took place in 2007, they have modernized and increased the power of the engines, except for the most recent ones, 3.0 and 3.5 liters, and also, the fans of the brand were presented with a car with a “coupe” body. Everything BMW engine have a familiar, chain gas distribution mechanism, which has shown itself with the best side in terms of reliability. That allows you to maximize the life of the engine without unnecessary maintenance costs.
Also, the manufacturer does not specify the exact oil change interval, when using high-quality lubricants... But, electronic system oil quality control will prompt the moment of oil change in case of a critical condition of the engine lubrication. For this on dashboard a signal lamp is provided. According to the manufacturer's recommendation, with a careful and calm driving style, the engine oil change interval is up to 30,000 kilometers. What manufacturers could not avoid is the inherent BMW oil appetite between replacements, therefore, as with all models, the oil level must be checked periodically on one unit, regardless of engine size.
The main a feature of BMW 1 series, is the instability of the engine to overheating, which immediately affects the block head, up to its replacement, for further operation. In this regard, in the operating manual, it is strongly recommended to periodically check the oil level in the engine, monitor the temperature and at least once a year to clean the honeycomb of the radiator of the engine cooling system. It is also recommended to change the coolant at least once a year.
Suspension 1 Series BMW.
The elements of the suspension, transmission, as well as the engine, were inherited from their older brothers. As in the BMW 5, the front suspension is of the MacPherson type, with aluminum levers, the rear as in the BMW 3, multi-link, steel. In the conditions of bad roads in the CIS countries, the suspension of the BMW 1, like its older brothers, does not withstand the loads, different units and parts have to be replaced after different periods of operation. Although, this factor directly depends on the manner of operating a particular car. The unit, like all other BMW models, stands out significantly from other car manufacturers with brakes. The manufacturer makes very high demands on the brake discs, only 1.5 - 2 mm, the degree of wear of the brake discs is allowed, after which they need to be replaced. Mechanical transmissions are highly reliable, and automatic transmissions require additional attention due to worn clutches, which can only be checked at an authorized BMW station. The declared service life of the gearbox clutch is about 100 thousand km with a calm driving style.
3 series BMW.
The Bavarian treshka has steadily occupied high positions in the general vehicle fleet for many years. This applies to both used and new vehicles on the market. It is she who is the most purchased BMW model in Russia and the CIS countries. In the price range, the BMW 3 sits ahead of the older model, the 5 Series, but above the 1 Series. Occupying a middle position between the models, the equipment is quite wide, as for a middle-class car. Manufacturers offer cars in various configurations with a choice of engine and body type for every taste and budget.
For the troika, the manufacturer offers a wide range of engines, both gasoline and diesel. The body of the car was also not ignored, providing a choice between a coupe, a sedan and a station wagon. In addition, for lovers of uniqueness, you can purchase a charged version of the BMW M3 with unique characteristics.
From the moment of production until the end of 2008, the cars were supplied from the USA and Germany. Regardless of the country of export, the car could be selected in good condition and of various configurations. Also, do not lose sight of the cars bought in car dealerships new, but after a while, put up for sale.
After the opening of the assembly line in Kaliningrad, the model became more accessible to the buyer, but only if he was satisfied with a sedan equipped with a 4 or 6-cylinder engine with a manual or automatic transmission, without any special bells and whistles. In addition to everything, the Kaliningrad assembly had some drawbacks in the hood paint, although, official dealer eliminated this malfunction under warranty, of course, if the car was bought in the salon.
BMW interior and body3.
BMW is known as a car made for the driver. Maximum comfort and excellent ergonomics of the driver's seat attracts everyone who has ever driven this car. The central panel is turned towards the driver, a fairly wide range of seat adjustments, the ability to adjust steering column both in slope and reach, all this undoubtedly adds to the comfort of the driver. The chair has excellent lateral support, which will certainly affect the comfort when performing sharp maneuvers. So, the driver will feel as comfortable as possible. Unfortunately, this cannot be said about the comfort of passengers on back seat, behind a driver and a tall passenger. Legroom for these passengers will not be enough. The build quality of the interior materials used in the BMW 3 Series is one of the best in its class. Complements good impression and rich equipment of the model. Those interested can pay extra and buy a car with a five-speed automatic transmission.
Of course, you can do without a surcharge if you buy a car imported from the United States. Almost all cars on the American market are equipped with automatic transmission, leather interior (with mandatory heated seats in the front and even the back row) and a rich package, unlike European counterparts. Paintwork pleases with its impeccability, the fitting of the body units is carried out to the millimeter exactly. However, there are also small flaws in separate nodes. So, over time, backlash may occur in the front door locks, in rare cases, you will have to purchase new ones, but basically the problem is eliminated by adjusting the service or on your own with skillful hands. He does not like C and fast driving on our roads, full of bumps and potholes, the result of such a ride will be a problem with the support cups of the front shock absorbers. Most often, they crack and will need to be strengthened and welded by welding.
BMW engines 3.
In the vast expanses of the former Soviet Union, the bulk of 3 series cars with a gasoline engine, turbocharged diesel engines are extremely rare. The range of gasoline engines consists mainly of 1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.5 and 3.0 - liter, reliable and dynamic engines. However, almost all BMW engines are sensitive to overheating. To avoid the cost of repairing the engine block head, it is necessary to pay maximum attention to the temperature of the engine and the condition of the cooling system itself. Also, a distinctive feature of Bavarian motors is the consumption of oil. If for 1000 km. mileage, oil consumption does not exceed 1 liter of oil, the engine is considered to be in order. This expense is due design feature BMW engines, which does not interfere with enjoying driving in various modes, the acceleration dynamics will delight even the most skeptical driver. Vehicle equipment mechanical box transfer does not imply any particular service. An automatic transmission will require periodic checks at a service station, especially if a powerful engine is installed on the car, and the driving style implies dynamic acceleration. In this case, premature wear of the automatic transmission clutches is possible.
5 series BMW.
In 1995, at the Frankfurt Motor Show, a new generation of the BMW 5 Series model with the E39 body index was presented. New model showed an incredible leap in the automotive manufacturer from Bavaria. The straight, sometimes chopped body shapes were replaced by smooth transitions from the radiator grille to the rear bumper of the car. The width of the body has noticeably changed upwards, the rigidity of the body has increased, which has improved the handling of the car and has a positive effect on the safety of passengers and the driver. Imagination was also struck by the internal interior, as if continuing the external smoothness of the lines right in the cabin. Even after so many years, this model does not look outdated against the background of the modern BMW 5 in terms of design and comfort. For two years, only cars with a sedan body were produced, and in 1997 the production of station wagons began. For consumers in Western Europe, the assembly was carried out only in Germany, therefore, almost the entire secondary market of the CIS is filled with such cars.
Two years later, in 1999, they began to assemble BMWs in Kaliningrad. Initially it was a "screwdriver" assembly, the bodies were supplied painted in Germany, the engine was assembled in the same place, the assembly shops only assembled everything together and sold it to Russian market... In terms of the equipment level, Kaliningrad cars were inferior to their German counterparts, but this was compensated by a lower price. Cars assembled in Russia were equipped with only 2.5 and 2.8 - liter engines without an on-board computer. Those who did not like this configuration option bought a German-made BMW. Both Russian and german cars were sold at the same time, the difference in price made the Russian counterpart more popular. In addition, Kaliningrad vehicles were equipped with a reinforced chassis, in which it was 22 mm. higher ground clearance due to higher springs, reinforced stabilizer lateral stability... Also, the original crankcase protection was added to the basic configuration and, most importantly, the engine on Russian car made less susceptible to poor fuel quality.
BMW 5 Series Engines.
Initially, the 5 series was equipped with an in-line six-cylinder engine with an aluminum block head with a volume of 2.5 and 2.8 liters. Power was equal to 170 and 193 hp, respectively. Compared to the "cast-iron" predecessors, they did not really win in power, so on the 2.5-liter engine, the power was specially underestimated by 22 hp, and V-shaped engines appeared only since 1996. It was then that the installation of a 3.5 liter (235 hp), 4.0 liter (286 hp), 2.5 liter turbocharged diesel engine and an inline six with a volume of 2.0 liters (150 hp) began on the BMW 5. On secondary market cars with a 2.0 liter engine and a manual transmission are not uncommon, primarily due to German economy, but even in basic configuration a dynamic stabilization system, ABS, climate control and 4 airbags were installed. In the more expensive version, leather, electrically adjustable seats, double glazing and air suspension were installed. The body was galvanized, practically did not give in to corrosion, this was undoubtedly appreciated by all owners of the BMW 5 Series car. However, if necessary body repair, it is best to carry out the work at a specialized car service, which has all the necessary equipment for repairing a galvanized BMW body.
Nikasil.
Special attention should be paid to engines with a nickel-silicon coating of the inner surface of the cylinder. In colloquial speech, such a coverage is called nikasil and has a certain nuance in operation. Engines with a nikasil coating of the cylinder are found on cars manufactured before 1998. The properties of the nickel-silicon coating exclude the use of fuel containing lead; over time, lead inclusions "eat up" the coating, after which it will be necessary to replace the cylinder block or carry out its liner. For this reason, the engine resource of operated cars in the CIS did not exceed 100 thousand km, although there were also long-livers with a range of up to 200 thousand km. The wear of the nickel-silicon coating resulted in increased oil consumption, reaching 2 liters per 1,000 km. mileage.
Sports engine, M series, 490 hp, 4.9 liter displacement, with eight throttle valves(one per cylinder) appeared in 1998. On cars equipped with such an engine, only 6 were installed stepped gearbox, with the help of which the car accelerated to 100 km / h in 5.3 seconds, which corresponded to the class of expensive sports cars.
Over time, the range of engines installed on the BMW 5 engines was supplemented by 2 and 3-liter diesels with 136 and 194 hp. respectively, and in 2001, a 3.0 liter inline six was released. The timing drive (gas distribution mechanism) is chain, which practically does not require special attention to itself, but is distinguished by high reliability and accuracy in operation. The chain is tensioned due to the oil pressure in the lubrication system by means of a hydraulic compensator.
Depending on the engine power, the BMW 5 was equipped with a 5 or 6-speed gearbox or a 5-speed automatic transmission. Mechanical and automatic box gears have a fairly large margin of safety, excluding abrupt starts, which reduces the service life of the clutch and clutches by almost half, from 200 thousand km. mileage up to 100. On the recommendation of the manufacturer, the oil must be changed every 60 thousand km. mileage, both for manual and automatic transmission.
The interior of the BMW 5 Series is distinguished by its spaciousness for the driver and passenger of the front row of seats, the second row will be a little cramped, and the three of them are quite crowded. As in all previous models, the conditions for maximum comfort and the best ergonomics have been created for the driver, regardless of height and weight, the driver can easily adjust the seat and steering wheel for himself. Noise insulation and interior trim are at a high level, excellent ventilation and heating system, providing maximum comfort for all passengers, both the first and second row of seats.
BMW 5 Series Suspension.
Compared to the suspension of the earlier BMW 5s and the modern ones, the suspension system remains largely unchanged. Now only aluminum is used as a material for the manufacture of suspension parts. With less weight, the quality of the suspension has not changed, the car still performs excellently in handling, especially those assembled in Germany. The difference between the BMW 5 assembled for the countries of Europe and the CIS is in the length of the suspension springs.
The Russian counterparts have longer springs compensate for the poor quality of the roads, therefore, when maneuvering, a certain "roll" of the car is felt. But at the same time, the reliability of such a suspension is higher than the European one, however, this nuance does not increase the service life of the levers. Front and rear suspension multi-link, with anti-roll bar. The most vulnerable point in the suspension is the stabilizer struts (the so-called "bones"), their resource is about 20-30 thousand km. mileage depending on the axle, front or rear.
The front shock absorbers will require replacement after 30 thousand km. run, and the rear after 50. Fans of active, dynamic driving should get ready to replace the silent blocks of the front levers ahead of schedule. It should also be remembered that the replacement of the ball joint is possible only together with the lever, because the body of the ball joint is the lever itself. Rear suspension, also multi-link, is distinguished by a large number of silent blocks, which, moreover, tend to wear unevenly. So, for example, on the inside, the silent blocks wear out faster than the outer ones, and it is necessary to replace all at the same time. On some cars equipped with an in-line six-cylinder engine, there is a play in the steering rack, especially if you miss the point of service.
Then it will need to be replaced, which is quite expensive. Cars with a V-shaped engine, heavier, are equipped with a reinforced front suspension and worm gear instead of a steering rack. The resource of the reducer is enough for 200 thousand km. mileage. Pneumatic rear pillars, a limited slip differential is an optional extra on more expensive trim levels. Problems with them do not arise with timely oil change and maintenance.
When writing the article, materials were used from the social portal of Barnaul and Altai Territory... The site contains a lot of useful and accessible information about Altai, as well as the community of motorists of the Altai Territory, who prefer the German concern BMW to all other brands.
Now the cars of the German automobile concern BMW in Tajikistan are at their peak of popularity. If a year or two ago, Tajiks were afraid of buying a BMW for the reasons that parts for BMW are not only expensive, but also made to order. But time passed ... Now there is no difficulty in finding this or that auto part for BMW (and not only for it), and people realized that BMW does not bite at all, moreover, now there are more BMW fans than any other brand of cars ..
But we are talking about something else. With the advent of BMW, as with the advent of something new, people had a lot of questions, and this is understandable, because BMW has many models, modifications, the head will go round ... And perhaps the most pressing question is what is the difference between the M version of BMW and a simple BMW or BMW in the M-package. They call the BMW M Series the M-package, or they call it "wholesale" sports BMW The M series is called "M5", because in fact the M5 is just the M version of the 5th BMW series. Each BMW model has its own M-mark. And you can list it endlessly.
After spending a couple of dozen minutes surfing the Internet to search for information about what are the differences between the M-package and the M version of BMW, unfortunately, we did not find anything sensible. It became clear why people are "in the tank" and cannot get out of it, because there is no information, and for this reason they cannot correctly differentiate BMW.
To dispel the puzzle, the site team wants to tell a little about BMW models and point out the main differences between simple, M-packages and M versions of BMW models.
The BMW model range is divided into large groups: numerical series, Z series and X series. X - the series is urban crossovers, and the X marking denotes the xDrive system, in other words, it is a cross drive system (some also call it four-wheel drive). The X series includes: X1, X3, X5 and X6. The Z series (meaning from the German word "Zukunft" - the future) is an open-body sports car. The Z series includes: Z1, Z3, Z4, Z8. The numerical series BMW includes sedans and station wagons (but it is more correct to call Touring, Opel and Mercedes-Benz have station wagons, and BMW has sports touring, according to BMW), which include models: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
Now to the main question "the difference between eMoks and ordinary BMWs":
Firstly, the M version of one or another BMW class takes the top-end engine, while the M division further enhances it. For example, the BMW X6 50i and X6 M have identical 4.4 gasoline engines, but the BMW X6 has 407 horsepower, and the X6 M has 555! The difference is as much as 148 horsepower ...
Secondly, and the most prominent thing is the appearance. The appearance of the BMW M series also differs from the usual production version with an aerodynamic body kit: bumper, skirts and rear bumper are made in the distinctive style of the BMW M Series. But, a distinctive feature of many BMW M series, are the so-called gills for additional air intake, which are located on the front fenders of the car. By the way, in some M models of BMW, the wheelbase is also wider.
Thirdly, the gearbox of the M versions is reinforced and modified. For example, in the BMW M5, the E60 body has an SMG gearbox.
Fourthly, in M versions there is always a special exhaust system(from behind you can see 4 exhaust pipes). The roar of the exhaust from the M version is richer.
Fifthly, the suspension of the BMW M is also different from the conventional suspension, as the speed increases, the car needs to keep on the road with confidence.
Sixth, branded BMW M series wheels differ from all others in appearance and have high speed indicators on the road. They are also much lighter in weight. Anyway, the whole car is aimed at reducing weight for faster acceleration.
Seventh, the interior of the M versions is decorated with the most the best materials... The car is equipped with a special equipment for the M series interior. Gearbox petals on the steering wheel, projection on windshield, leather upholstery with M branded embroidery, sports steering wheel and more.
Also a distinctive feature of the BMW M series is the distinctive /// M badge (letter “M” with three tricolor stripes: blue, blue and red). However, anyone can buy such a badge and hang it on the same diesel engine, which is far from the power and equipment of the BMW M series. Such cases, especially in Tajikistan, are far from uncommon. But what is there, some manage to attach such a nameplate to both Opel and Daewoo ...
A little explanation: the M-package is an additional retrofit package to achieve appearance BMW like M. Usually such a kit, retrofitting, is made at the factory itself to order. But the cases of retrofitting after the release of the car are not uncommon. It turns out that the body kits are changed, but what is under the hood and the suspension itself remains the same. You may meet BMW 530d - diesel engine volume of 3 liters, and outwardly the car will be like the M series. It is not uncommon for a car to be retrofitted not just to the M-package, but to the M: bumpers, "skirts", exhaust pipes, etc. Almost everything that is listed in the article changes.
By the way, some small "cloudy" statistics. BMWs of the following series are popular in Dushanbe: 3, 5, 7, X5 and X6. At the same time, there are not so many M versions, about 3-4 pieces of BMW M3, in the same number of M5s, as for the X5M and X6M, then they can also be counted on the fingers of one hand.
P.S. And remember, diesel M versions of BMW do not exist in nature. For example, the X6 M50d is a BMW X6 with diesel unit 3.0 and three turbines, and externally - BMW M Performance. It's powerful enough, fast enough, similar to the X6 M, but it's a diesel X6.
Finally - a selection of handsome BMW M3, M5, M6, X5M and X6M!
Serially produced BMWs, with rare exceptions, have always had alphanumeric names. Suffixes in the form of letters and words after numbers not only give more full description engine, but also carry information about the type of drive, body, length of the base ... Here are the most relevant of these symbols:
A (discontinued) = automatic transmission,
C (abolished) = coupe body,
C = convertible,
D = diesel engine,
E = vehicle with extensive use of energy saving technologies,
EDrive = plug-in hybrid vehicle using petrol and electric motors,
EfficientDynamics Edition - a vehicle with extensive use of energy-saving technologies,
G = CNG engine,
Hydrogen is a hydrogen engine
BMW 2002 Automatic
I = injection system fuel supply,
L = long wheelbase,
S (discontinued) = sports car (also used to refer to the BMW 3 Series E36 2-door body),
SDrive = drive on rear wheels,
T / Turbo = turbocharging,
T / touring = station wagon,
Ti (discontinued) = designation for the BMW E36 Compact 3-door hatchback,
X / xDrive = four-wheel drive.
Letters
The models of the Active Hybrid line ( hybrid cars using gasoline and electric motors). This includes Active Hybrid 3, Active Hybrid 5 and Active Hybrid 7, which are part of the respective BMW series.
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
There is also a prefix in the form of the letter M, which means that the car has components created by the BMW M Gmbh division. You should not confuse full-fledged M-models and cars that have options in the form of styling, modified suspension, brakes and other parts that were developed by M Gmbh.
M-models in the name have only the letter M followed by a number indicating belonging to the series, for example, M3, M5, M6. The exceptions are the M versions of the Z3 and Z3 Coupe cars, called the BMW M Roadster and the BMW M coupe, as well as the 1M Coupe, built on the basis of the BMW E82 "one". Cars with M-accessories are distinguished by the M prefix in front of the usual alphanumeric name: M 550d xDrive, M550i.
Bmw m5
Numbers
Numbers in names are not easy. As mentioned, the reflection of the approximate engine volume in liters in the names of cars was fixed only in the late 50s - early 60s. So, "Izetta" 250 was content with a modest 250-cc engine, the BMW 3200 CS had a 3.2-liter 6-cylinder engine, and the BMW 1600 - a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder. Cars half a step lower in the class BMW 1600-2 (later BMW 1602) and BMW 2002 were equipped with 1.6-liter and 2-liter engines, respectively, and the number 2 at the end meant the presence of two doors.
As the model range expanded, it became clear that such a system did not allow distinguishing between classes of cars when using engines of the same size. Then the new "five" with the E12 index introduced new standard of three numbers: the first designated the internal corporate class of the car, the latter, as before, the approximate engine displacement in liters. Now the "five" with an engine of 1990 cubic centimeters was called the BMW 520i, and the engine of 2 788 "cubes" belonged to the BMW 528i.
BMW 520i
The slender system, as in the case with, was violated by the appearance of a turbocharger. But if the Stuttgart people faced problems only at the very end of the twentieth century, then the Bavarians - a couple of decades earlier.
A couple of modifications of "sevens" E23 in 1979 were called 732i (6-cylinder engine with a volume of 3 210 cubic centimeters) and 735i (3 430 "cubes" were rounded up for some reason, but you can close your eyes to this inaccuracy).
In 1980, the production of the BMW 745i began. Do you think it was equipped with a 4.5-liter engine? No matter how it is: it was a 732i engine with a turbocharger. However, to emphasize the greater productivity and cost of the machine new version the executive sedan was deliberately assigned the "wrong", overestimated index. By the way, in 1983 she already had a 735i engine with a turbocharger, but the index remained the same, 745i.
BMW 735i
However, there was also an underestimation of the real volume of the engine. So, the BMW E30 316i from 1982 to 1987 was produced with an engine of 1,766 cubic centimeters, and the status coupe of the 8th series was constantly modest: the BMW 840Ci from 1995 to 1999 was offered with a 4.4-liter engine, the 850Ci was driven by a 5.4-liter engine, and the flagship 850CSi - as much as 5.6-liter.
However, in the last 10 years, index fraud has become more frequent. Let's look at a few examples. "One" BMW 130i was produced from 2005 to 2013, 125i - from 2008 to 2013. One could assume that at least the 125i had a smaller engine than the 130i, but in reality the same N52B30 motor was used with varying degrees of boost - 218 hp. for 125i and 265 (258 from 2009) for 130i. Of course, from a marketing point of view, the owner of the 130i needed to please and demonstrate the superiority of the more powerful version of the "one" over the less powerful one in the form of a nameplate on the trunk lid. For the same reason, the indexes of the current F20 114i, 116i, 120i, which are aggregated with the 1.6-liter turbocharged N13B16 engine, are spaced.
BMW 125i
The BMW E63 had 635d and 630i among a number of modifications. The latter was the cheapest (if this word is generally applicable to the premium class coupe "Gran Turismo") among all versions of the 6-series, its engine displacement was 2,996 cubic centimeters. The more expensive 635d has an engine capacity of 2,993 "cubes", that is, formally less than that of the 630i, but the diesel power even after the upgrade gasoline engine remained a symbolic 14 hp more. I think there is no need to explain why the index of the diesel version is higher than that of the gasoline ...
There are also quite curious cases. You can guess that the BMW F30 320i and 328i are equipped with different variants of the same 2-liter gasoline engine... In addition, there are 320d and 328d. The nuance is that the engines in these cars are identical, but the 328d is sold on the American market, the name is "sharpened" to the tastes of buyers. After all, the inhabitants of the States do not favor cars with small motors ...
What is the bottom line?
It is no longer possible to unconditionally trust the numbers in the designation of models. They turned into rather abstract values, indicating only the fact that within one series, the model with a lower number in the index is less powerful than with a large one. Fortunately, there is still truth in the letter prefix and suffixes ...
