2014 Los Angeles Auto Show: BMW

Nov 21, 2014,10:28 AM
 

BMW.  The ULTIMATE DRIVING MACHINE.  


BMW did not provide the Ultimate display at the LA Auto Show, but did celebrate the two world premieres of the X5M and X6M.  These two cars are the latest iterations of the high-performance M-Motorsport Division at BMW.  

The X5M and X6M boast BMW engines with 575 horsepower and 553 ft/lbs of torque!  Both models are equipped with an 8 cylinder engine with the identical number of gears in the transmission.  Both models are able to achieve a 0-62mph acceleration run n 4.2 seconds!  With a revised suspension and steering set up, not to mention sportier aesthetics and a very nice leather interior, the X5M and X6M both feature a premium driving experience in a first-class environment.  


Alpina B6 or BMW M6 Gran Coupe?

Alpina B6 or BMW M6 Gran Coupe?


The sophisticated ALPINA interior

The sophisticated ALPINA interior




Serial Number plaque

Alpina  plaque


Still orange display lighting.

Still orange display lighting, a la BMW.  I like the blue speedometer background.  




A beautiful and striking color.  Those wheels are probably hard to clean.  

2-series convertible

2-series convertible


X5 M

X5 M


Giant wheels and giant fixed caliper brakes.

Giant wheels and giant fixed caliper brakes.






X6M

X6M


X6M interior

X6M interior.  Look at all that stitched leather!  


Nice seats, very supportive.

Nice seats, very supportive.


Door is completely trimmed in real leather. A first class feeling.

Door is completely trimmed in real leather. A first class feeling.






This is not the Lime Rock Edition M3

This is not the Lime Rock Edition M3.  It's a special M4!  




Notice the steering wheel has shift lights!  



This is how I want my M4!  Minus the orange paint, unless I'm a San Francisco GIANTS Fan.  

From concept car to production car, the car looks really close to the original concept!

From concept car to production car, the car looks really close to the original concept!


The BMW i8 is a sharp looking car, and the best value in the exotic green car segment!

The BMW i8 is a sharp looking car, and the best value in the exotic green car segment!

Thanks for reading!  

What are your thoughts about the new BMW X5M and X6M?  


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I have to see them in the flesh, but the I8....

 
 By: amanico : November 21st, 2014-23:02
I saw it in the Streets a few week ago, and wow, it is really a surprising car... I still have to get used to the idea to use a hybrid car, though... But the shape of the body, the noise of the engine... Well, it got me thinking... Best, Nicolas

You lucky man...

 
 By: BentN : November 22nd, 2014-07:01
Wow, envy you getting to see those cars now. Still undecided by the X5M or X6M. Usually - always the X5 for practicality...but that’s probably more adaptable to the standard X5 and X6's. The M versions you buy for the ultimate experience - and its my opin...  

Thanks for sharing your car again Bent!

 
 By: patrick_y : November 24th, 2014-11:03
I personally find the X6 to look very strange and high profile. Since I like to be incognito, I'd probably prefer the more subtle X5.

I never liked the Alpina rimms on the 6 and 7 series

 
 By: AnthonyTsai : November 24th, 2014-11:36
I find them too conservative. Is it only me? - AT

I think they look good...

 
 By: patrick_y : November 24th, 2014-12:19
But they're really hard to clean... All those spokes would be a nightmare for someone like me who cleans my own car entirely by hand without using harsh chemicals to clean the wheels. In general, multi-spoke rims are supposed to be more "luxurious" than s... 

As a current owner of the f13 M6

 
 By: peripe : December 5th, 2014-17:55
am I the only one not entirely impressed with the Alpine 6 series? Albeit I do like the 7 series alpina, Maybe the car will grow on me when seen in the flesh. Thank you for the photos

My thoughts on the Alpina B6...

 
 By: patrick_y : December 8th, 2014-14:17
What are you not impressed about? The aesthetic look? The performance? The whole car? I find the aesthetics of the B6 to be intentionally not impressive. It's for someone who wants a more incognito look. Aesthetically I love the M6, with its really deep f... 

The i8

 
 By: SwissBrands : December 6th, 2014-04:17
Is the future.

M6 and i8, Alpina B6 are all nice...just pity the Client Advisors...

 
 By: Clueless_Collector : December 12th, 2014-21:41
now they have to remember all these models. Used to be 3, 5, 6, 7 series, X5, and some engine variations. Today, it's 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, i3, i8 .....what else? I still prefer my good old days of BMW 330Ci, X5 V8, 535i, 650Ci.....  

Regarding Bangle...

 
 By: patrick_y : December 15th, 2014-11:43
Admittedly, when I first saw the 2002 BMW 7 series with the new Bangle design, I thought it was a weird looking thing. A space ship with weird iDrive control. A complete departure in a fundamentally conservative executive-class car world. Fast forward tod... 

Respectable Marque still...

 
 By: Clueless_Collector : December 15th, 2014-17:43
BMW is technologically advanced and no question about their engines. Many automakers copied their iDrive concept and they had nice voice command features that actually works, like in my 535i and 650Ci. I always remember the ad where Lexus LS-460 was able ... 

Agreed..

 
 By: patrick_y : December 15th, 2014-20:46
And not only are cars getting more sophisticated with electronics, Mercedes-Benz now has a car with a special suspension that will even move to different positions in a corner on their new S-Class coupe. This is different from Magic Body Control, this is ...