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The BMW 1 Series (F40) is the third generation of the BMW 1 Series range of subcompact executive hatchback cars. Unlike the previous generation F20 1 Series , the F40 1 Series uses a front-wheel drive configuration and is only available as a 5-door hatchback.
In 2012 BMW introduced a new category for M cars, branded as M Performance, designed “to bridge the gap between M Sport variants and the outright M high-performance models.“ [21] The lineup included the diesel-powered M550d in saloon and touring body styles, X5 M50d, and X6 M50d, marking the first diesel-powered BMW models to ever carry M ...
[15] [16] In July 2012, the 114i and M135i were introduced, followed by optional all-wheel drive (xDrive) for the 120d and M135i models. After the introduction of the facelift (LCI) models in 2015, the M140i replaced the M135i, which upgraded the engine to the BMW B58 and included various cosmetic changes.
BMW 1 Series sedan (F52) The 1 Series (F52) is a four-door sedan that began production in 2017 in China. The F52 has been built specifically for the Chinese market by BMW Brilliance, a joint venture between BMW and Brilliance Auto. [5] Unlike other BMW 1 Series cars of the time, it uses the front-wheel drive UKL platform. [6]
In its 14th year on April 5 to 8, 2018 at the WTC, the Manila International Auto Show (themed "Work & Play") featured: Chevrolet Malibu, Hyundai Kona, Ioniq Hybrid, all-new Veloster and all-new Santa Fe, Ford Mustang and Expedition, Subaru Eysight, BMW M2 and M1, Isuzu MU-X RZ4E, Suzuki Dzire, JAC Cars, and more.
The company's automobiles are marketed under the BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce brands, and motorcycles are marketed under the BMW Motorrad brand. In 2023, BMW was the world's ninth-largest producer of motor vehicles , and the 6th largest by revenue, [ 3 ] with 2,555,341 vehicles produced in that year alone. [ 4 ]
The BMW N55 is a turbocharged straight-six petrol (gasoline) engine that began production in 2009. The N55 replaced the BMW N54 engine and was introduced in the F07 5 Series Gran Turismo. The N55 was BMW's first straight-six engine to use a twin-scroll turbocharger. It also won three straight Ward's 10 Best Engines awards in 2011–2013. [1]
BMW is well known for its history of inline-six (straight-six) engines, a layout it continues to use to this day despite most other manufacturers switching to a V6 layout. . The more common inline-four and V8 layouts are also produced by BMW, and at times the company has produced inline-three, V10 and V12 engines, BMW also engineered non-production customised engines especially for motorsports ...