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Tuesday Reader: 23 August 2016 - Page 2
Tuesday Reader: 23 August 2016 - Page 2
Cages- On the Street and Track
A stunning BMW 507 in red color[
The popularity of the BMW 507 has seen a rise in the last few weeks, thanks to the restoration of Elvis Presley’s own 507 Roadster . Back in 50s and 60s, owners of the 507 also included actors Alain Delon and Ursula Andress, and Olympic gold medalist Toni Sailer, as well as being the car of choice for royalty including car nut Prince Rainier of Monaco; the new Aga Khan; and the kings of Greece an
1 Bmw Blog / by Horatiu Boeriu /
What’s next for Chris Bangle, BMW’s Controversial Designer?
If you’re a fan of the blue and white roundel, then it’s likely you know of the name Chris Bangle . You may have even heard the expression “Bangle Butt”. If not, Chris Bangle was the head designer at BMW for many years and penned such BMWs as the E65 7 Series and E60 5 Series . These are the cars that caused the “Bangle Butt” phrase to be coined, given they had strange, squared off rear ends. Let
9 Bmw Blog / by Nico DeMattia /
Future BMW i Line-up to Be Made Up of Fun to Drive EVs Only
The BMW i sub-brand was a bold move from the German manufacturer who decided to be proactive and take steps towards electrification before it was forced to. Even though investments were high – rumored at around $3B – today, the benefits of the i sub-brand are starting to show across the entire lineup. Now, BMW is preparing for the next phase of its electric revolution. According to Car and Driver
6 Bmw Blog / by Gabriel Nica /
2017 Audi RS1 to compete with MINI JCW
We recently were able to spend some time with the brand new MINI John Cooper Works while with MINI during MTTS. We drove it from Richmond, Virginia to Baltimore, Maryland, so we have a pretty good idea of what it’s like. And from that drive alone, we figure it’s a damn good car. The MINI JCW is fast, hilarious fun to drive, raucous and deadly on a track. However, Audi is planning on its own hot h
40 Bmw Blog / by Nico DeMattia /
Video: Group 2 BMW 635CSi Tears Asphalt at Swiss Hillclimb Race
Before Group A racing kicked off in 1982 – thanks to the FIA – the car nuts out there used to compete in what was called Group 2 racing. The two races are drastically similar in concepts but a couple of changes were done in terms of regulations for Group A, to make sure that the cars competing were also spotted on the street and were not created solely for racing purposes. One such car was the BM
7 Bmw Blog / by Gabriel Nica /
1939 BMW 328 to sell between $700K – $900K
In 1932, BMW began developing its first proprietary inline six-cylinder engine, which was initially produced as a 40 horsepower, 1.5-litre unit in the company’s Type 34. Undergoing gradual enlargement over the next few years, the motor received its most important upgrade in 1936 with the application of a new hemispherical head with lateral inclined intake valves and crossover push-rods for the ex
500+ Bmw Blog / by Horatiu Boeriu /
Autocar confidential: Bentley, Bugatti, BMW and Ssangyong
Our reporters empty their notebooks to round up this week's gossip from across the automotive industry This week's gossip from the automotive industry has news of the Bugatti Chiron , Ssangyong 's pick-up name change, BMW 's Formula 1 future and a Bentley Continental GT successor. Bugatti Chiron outsells the Veyron Orders for the Bugatti Chiron – of which 200 have already been sold – have greatly
10 Autocar RSS Feed /
BMW Finance accused of irresponsible lending
Leaked report says BMW’s Australian finance company handed out big loans to low-income customers A leaked Ernst and Young report has blasted BMW Finance for offering low-income customers loans to purchase expensive luxury vehicles. According to The Age , the report says BMW Australia Finance gave $27,000 to a mother of 10 who had a zero hours work contract. The firm also offered close to $50,000
1 Autocar RSS Feed /
1981 Bmw M1
1981 BMW M1 The BMW M1 was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro in the mid-to-late 1970s, taking no small amount of influence from the 1972 BMW Turbo concept car designed by Paul Bracq – also a mid-engined sports car with ground-breaking, futuristic design for the era. Up until 1978, BMW had never built a mid-engined production car. And after the M1 left production in 1981 BMW wouldn’t mass-produce ano
99 Silodrome / by James McBride /
McLaren MSO HS confirmed with 679bhp
Reports say this is a 688 HS, but a McLaren insider has confirmed it is a specially comissioned supercar called the MSO HS A new picture of a McLaren MSO HS has leaked onto the McLarenLife forum and been incorrectly identified by reports as a McLaren 688 HS. An inside source has confirmed to Autocar that the MSO HS is based on the Super Series Coupé bodystyle used by the 675 LT , and features a 6
13 Autocar RSS Feed /
1966 Ford GT40 Mark I
1966 Ford GT40 Mark I The Ford GT40 is almost certainly the most famous, and most successful, result of Britain and America’s special cross-Atlantic automotive relationship. Many cars have been built as collaborative efforts between both countries of course, but the GT40 is the king. The development and racing years of the GT40 include some of the most important and influential names of 20th cent
200+ Silodrome / by James McBride /
Aston Martin Vulcan flat out at Silverstone
Aston's £1.8million hypercar delivers 820bhp to its rear wheels through a 7.0-litre V12; we've driven it at Silverstone The Aston Martin Vulcan was named after the bomber, not the Star Trek species, apparently. Which makes sense. One was conceived to be noisy, obviously threatening, heinously expensive and limited in production and was destined to spend most of its time ready to run but actually
23 Autocar RSS Feed /
Elio Motors raises price for reservation holders to $7,300
Filed under: Green , Fuel Efficiency , United States Elio's three-wheeled vehicle should get up to 84 mpg. Continue reading Elio Motors raises price for reservation holders to $7,300 Elio Motors raises price for reservation holders to $7,300 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Aug 2016 16:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | Email this | Comments
49 Autoblog Green / by Danny King /
Start Your Engines: Seattle Designer Revives the Art of Go-Karts
The art of go-kart racing dates back to the late 1930's, when various small, open-wheeled race cars were first developed and used in organized races around oval tracks. The sport caught on, peaking in the 1950's, but eventually faded out over the following decade. It's an art that Douglas Varey, amongst others, is keeping alive. Varey, a design director by trade, spends his spare time building go
3 Core77 /
BMW Blogs :
bimmerfile.com
bmwblog.com
FWIW
How Can You Tell if Something is "Overdesigned"?
As discussed last week , something designed minimally doesn't necessarily mean it is well-designed. As Apple design guru Jonathan Ive aptly notes, "simplicity is not the absence of clutter...simplicity is somehow essentially describing the purpose and place of an object and product." Following along this train of thought, Core77 reader constellation23 recently brought up a brilliantly s
5 Core77 /
New Compact Gearbox from Dr. Aroldo Trivelli
Lifestyle CW's Bruno dePrato describes the compact, fast-shifting and efficient gearbox that Dr. Aroldo Trivelli designed and patented.
100+ Cycle World / by Bruno dePrato / 7
BIKE CANDY
Sale 23594 Lot 302: 1953 BMW 594cc R68 Project Frame no. 651245
1953 BMW 594cc R68 Project Frame no. 651245 Although it was predominant in the 500cc category at home, what BMW lacked in the early 1950s was a big-bore sports model able to compete with the 650cc twins offered by British rivals in its chief export market, the USA. Styled like the factory's ISDT machines, the long awaited new sportster debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Cycle Show in October 1951. Th
1 Bonhams Auctioneers /
Sale 23594 Lot 313: 2004 Grinnall-BMW R1200 Trike Frame no. WB10442A94ZJ17558 Engine no. 39090087
2004 Grinnall-BMW R1200 Trike Registration no. T3 GME Frame no. WB10442A94ZJ17558 Engine no. 39090087 Present ownership since 2008 Circa 7,000 miles from new Can be ridden on a car licence This BMW R1200 has been converted to tricycle configuration by three-wheeler specialists Grinnall using one of their own purpose-built kits. Grinnall Specialist Cars first made its reputation by convertin
1 Bonhams Auctioneers
Another point of view of oír #bmw #k75 allroad. #scrambler...
Another point of view of oír #bmw #k75 allroad. #scrambler #roadster #custommade #bespoke #allroad #4f4 #bmwk75 #bmwscrambler #k100 #bmwk100 #beemer #beemers #caferacerbarcelona #caferacer #bmwtuning #bmwscrambler #caferaceroftheday #caferacerofinstagram #motorcyclesofinstagram #moto #motoporn #bcn #barcelona #rad #nasty #classy #classyas**** #overboldmotorcrew #pipeburn http://ift.tt/2aMruXg
1 Overbold Motor Co. /
The Raptor of Motorbikes
Many of the world’s greatest inventions and innovations have been inspired by wildlife but it’s particularly enthralling when biomimicry is expressed in transportation design! The BMW Typhoon is no exception. This wild design takes inspiration from the planet’s fastest animal – the peregrine falcon. True to naked-style motorbikes, the turbo engine is completely visible through the framework. The
1K Yanko Design / by Troy Turner /
Little Alu Toys
Honda Monkey Alu Frame ..chi ha detto che serve un moto di grande cilindrata per farsi un special coi fiocchi
100+ RocketGarage Cafe Racer / by Rocket Garage /
Tuesday Reader: 23 August 2016 - Page 2
A stunning BMW 507 in red color[
The popularity of the BMW 507 has seen a rise in the last few weeks, thanks to the restoration of Elvis Presley’s own 507 Roadster . Back in 50s and 60s, owners of the 507 also included actors Alain Delon and Ursula Andress, and Olympic gold medalist Toni Sailer, as well as being the car of choice for royalty including car nut Prince Rainier of Monaco; the new Aga Khan; and the kings of Greece an
1 Bmw Blog / by Horatiu Boeriu /
What’s next for Chris Bangle, BMW’s Controversial Designer?
If you’re a fan of the blue and white roundel, then it’s likely you know of the name Chris Bangle . You may have even heard the expression “Bangle Butt”. If not, Chris Bangle was the head designer at BMW for many years and penned such BMWs as the E65 7 Series and E60 5 Series . These are the cars that caused the “Bangle Butt” phrase to be coined, given they had strange, squared off rear ends. Let
9 Bmw Blog / by Nico DeMattia /
Future BMW i Line-up to Be Made Up of Fun to Drive EVs Only
The BMW i sub-brand was a bold move from the German manufacturer who decided to be proactive and take steps towards electrification before it was forced to. Even though investments were high – rumored at around $3B – today, the benefits of the i sub-brand are starting to show across the entire lineup. Now, BMW is preparing for the next phase of its electric revolution. According to Car and Driver
6 Bmw Blog / by Gabriel Nica /
2017 Audi RS1 to compete with MINI JCW
We recently were able to spend some time with the brand new MINI John Cooper Works while with MINI during MTTS. We drove it from Richmond, Virginia to Baltimore, Maryland, so we have a pretty good idea of what it’s like. And from that drive alone, we figure it’s a damn good car. The MINI JCW is fast, hilarious fun to drive, raucous and deadly on a track. However, Audi is planning on its own hot h
40 Bmw Blog / by Nico DeMattia /
Video: Group 2 BMW 635CSi Tears Asphalt at Swiss Hillclimb Race
Before Group A racing kicked off in 1982 – thanks to the FIA – the car nuts out there used to compete in what was called Group 2 racing. The two races are drastically similar in concepts but a couple of changes were done in terms of regulations for Group A, to make sure that the cars competing were also spotted on the street and were not created solely for racing purposes. One such car was the BM
7 Bmw Blog / by Gabriel Nica /
1939 BMW 328 to sell between $700K – $900K
In 1932, BMW began developing its first proprietary inline six-cylinder engine, which was initially produced as a 40 horsepower, 1.5-litre unit in the company’s Type 34. Undergoing gradual enlargement over the next few years, the motor received its most important upgrade in 1936 with the application of a new hemispherical head with lateral inclined intake valves and crossover push-rods for the ex
500+ Bmw Blog / by Horatiu Boeriu /
Autocar confidential: Bentley, Bugatti, BMW and Ssangyong
Our reporters empty their notebooks to round up this week's gossip from across the automotive industry This week's gossip from the automotive industry has news of the Bugatti Chiron , Ssangyong 's pick-up name change, BMW 's Formula 1 future and a Bentley Continental GT successor. Bugatti Chiron outsells the Veyron Orders for the Bugatti Chiron – of which 200 have already been sold – have greatly
10 Autocar RSS Feed /
BMW Finance accused of irresponsible lending
Leaked report says BMW’s Australian finance company handed out big loans to low-income customers A leaked Ernst and Young report has blasted BMW Finance for offering low-income customers loans to purchase expensive luxury vehicles. According to The Age , the report says BMW Australia Finance gave $27,000 to a mother of 10 who had a zero hours work contract. The firm also offered close to $50,000
1 Autocar RSS Feed /
1981 Bmw M1
1981 BMW M1 The BMW M1 was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro in the mid-to-late 1970s, taking no small amount of influence from the 1972 BMW Turbo concept car designed by Paul Bracq – also a mid-engined sports car with ground-breaking, futuristic design for the era. Up until 1978, BMW had never built a mid-engined production car. And after the M1 left production in 1981 BMW wouldn’t mass-produce ano
99 Silodrome / by James McBride /
McLaren MSO HS confirmed with 679bhp
Reports say this is a 688 HS, but a McLaren insider has confirmed it is a specially comissioned supercar called the MSO HS A new picture of a McLaren MSO HS has leaked onto the McLarenLife forum and been incorrectly identified by reports as a McLaren 688 HS. An inside source has confirmed to Autocar that the MSO HS is based on the Super Series Coupé bodystyle used by the 675 LT , and features a 6
13 Autocar RSS Feed /
1966 Ford GT40 Mark I
1966 Ford GT40 Mark I The Ford GT40 is almost certainly the most famous, and most successful, result of Britain and America’s special cross-Atlantic automotive relationship. Many cars have been built as collaborative efforts between both countries of course, but the GT40 is the king. The development and racing years of the GT40 include some of the most important and influential names of 20th cent
200+ Silodrome / by James McBride /
Aston Martin Vulcan flat out at Silverstone
Aston's £1.8million hypercar delivers 820bhp to its rear wheels through a 7.0-litre V12; we've driven it at Silverstone The Aston Martin Vulcan was named after the bomber, not the Star Trek species, apparently. Which makes sense. One was conceived to be noisy, obviously threatening, heinously expensive and limited in production and was destined to spend most of its time ready to run but actually
23 Autocar RSS Feed /
Elio Motors raises price for reservation holders to $7,300
Filed under: Green , Fuel Efficiency , United States Elio's three-wheeled vehicle should get up to 84 mpg. Continue reading Elio Motors raises price for reservation holders to $7,300 Elio Motors raises price for reservation holders to $7,300 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Aug 2016 16:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | Email this | Comments
49 Autoblog Green / by Danny King /
Start Your Engines: Seattle Designer Revives the Art of Go-Karts
The art of go-kart racing dates back to the late 1930's, when various small, open-wheeled race cars were first developed and used in organized races around oval tracks. The sport caught on, peaking in the 1950's, but eventually faded out over the following decade. It's an art that Douglas Varey, amongst others, is keeping alive. Varey, a design director by trade, spends his spare time building go
3 Core77 /
BMW Blogs :
bimmerfile.com
bmwblog.com
How Can You Tell if Something is "Overdesigned"?
As discussed last week , something designed minimally doesn't necessarily mean it is well-designed. As Apple design guru Jonathan Ive aptly notes, "simplicity is not the absence of clutter...simplicity is somehow essentially describing the purpose and place of an object and product." Following along this train of thought, Core77 reader constellation23 recently brought up a brilliantly s
5 Core77 /
New Compact Gearbox from Dr. Aroldo Trivelli
Lifestyle CW's Bruno dePrato describes the compact, fast-shifting and efficient gearbox that Dr. Aroldo Trivelli designed and patented.
100+ Cycle World / by Bruno dePrato / 7
BIKE CANDY
Sale 23594 Lot 302: 1953 BMW 594cc R68 Project Frame no. 651245
1953 BMW 594cc R68 Project Frame no. 651245 Although it was predominant in the 500cc category at home, what BMW lacked in the early 1950s was a big-bore sports model able to compete with the 650cc twins offered by British rivals in its chief export market, the USA. Styled like the factory's ISDT machines, the long awaited new sportster debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Cycle Show in October 1951. Th
1 Bonhams Auctioneers /
Sale 23594 Lot 313: 2004 Grinnall-BMW R1200 Trike Frame no. WB10442A94ZJ17558 Engine no. 39090087
2004 Grinnall-BMW R1200 Trike Registration no. T3 GME Frame no. WB10442A94ZJ17558 Engine no. 39090087 Present ownership since 2008 Circa 7,000 miles from new Can be ridden on a car licence This BMW R1200 has been converted to tricycle configuration by three-wheeler specialists Grinnall using one of their own purpose-built kits. Grinnall Specialist Cars first made its reputation by convertin
1 Bonhams Auctioneers
Another point of view of oír #bmw #k75 allroad. #scrambler...
Another point of view of oír #bmw #k75 allroad. #scrambler #roadster #custommade #bespoke #allroad #4f4 #bmwk75 #bmwscrambler #k100 #bmwk100 #beemer #beemers #caferacerbarcelona #caferacer #bmwtuning #bmwscrambler #caferaceroftheday #caferacerofinstagram #motorcyclesofinstagram #moto #motoporn #bcn #barcelona #rad #nasty #classy #classyas**** #overboldmotorcrew #pipeburn http://ift.tt/2aMruXg
1 Overbold Motor Co. /
The Raptor of Motorbikes
Many of the world’s greatest inventions and innovations have been inspired by wildlife but it’s particularly enthralling when biomimicry is expressed in transportation design! The BMW Typhoon is no exception. This wild design takes inspiration from the planet’s fastest animal – the peregrine falcon. True to naked-style motorbikes, the turbo engine is completely visible through the framework. The
1K Yanko Design / by Troy Turner /
Little Alu Toys
Honda Monkey Alu Frame ..chi ha detto che serve un moto di grande cilindrata per farsi un special coi fiocchi
100+ RocketGarage Cafe Racer / by Rocket Garage /