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58 postsBMW Parking Assistant explained: automatic parking, Reversing Assistant and 3D view
BMW Parking Assistant can park the car for you and reverse along your last path. Automatic parking, the Reversing Assistant, Surround View and 3D View, remote parking and tips for using them.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 4 min readBMW coilovers vs lowering springs: which is right for your car?
Lowering a BMW can improve looks and handling, but the method matters. BMW coilovers vs lowering springs, ride and handling, adaptive dampers, costs, alignment and legal approval.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 4 min readBMW wheel fitment explained: bolt pattern, offset, width and tyres
Choosing new wheels for a BMW means understanding fitment. Bolt patterns, centre bore, offset, width, tyre sizes, wheel bolts, spacers and approvals explained, so new wheels fit safely.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 5 min readBMW S63 engine explained: the twin-turbo V8 of modern M cars
The BMW S63 is the twin-turbo V8 behind the M5, M6, M8, X5 M and X6 M. How its hot-V design works, the versions and power outputs, known issues and the maintenance it needs.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 4 min readBMW Z4 M40i explained: the straight-six roadster
The BMW Z4 M40i is a straight-six roadster with M Performance tuning. The B58 engine, automatic and manual gearboxes, its link with the Toyota Supra, driving feel and buying tips.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 4 min readBMW M135i explained: the four-cylinder all-wheel drive hot hatch
The BMW M135i is a compact hot hatch with a four-cylinder turbo and xDrive. The engine, all-wheel drive, limited-slip differential, how it differs from the M140i, driving feel and buying tips.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 4 min readBMW M550i explained: the V8 M Performance saloon
The BMW M550i combines a twin-turbo V8 with xDrive and the comfort of the 5 Series. The engine, performance, comfort, how it compares with the M5, running costs and buying tips.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 5 min readBMW i4 M50 explained: the first electric M Performance car
The BMW i4 M50 was the first electric M Performance model. Its two motors, power, range, charging, driving feel, sound and how it compares with petrol M cars.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 4 min readBMW Individual explained: special paints, leathers and custom cars
BMW Individual lets buyers create a car with special paints, leathers and trims. What it is, Individual colours, Paint to Sample, how it affects value and how to check an Individual car.
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