BMW 8 Series Will Debut At Le Mans This Year

BMW has kinda, sorta announced a debut date.

In just over two months time, BMW will pull the sheet off its long-anticipated 8 Series Coupe at the 2018 24 Hours of Le Mans. The brand has been testing and teasing the car for months, even going so far as to debut the 8 Series GTE racecar earlier this year at the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona. But now, through internal documents, the car’s official unveil date has become known to the public. The car will debut on Le Mans Eve, Friday, June 15, 2018.

The news comes courtesy of a bulletin sent out to BMW sales reps detailing their annual sales award competition. This year, BMW will be rewarding its best-performing people by flying out the sales reps with the top M volume from April to June 1st in order to witness the debut of the 8 Series live in Le Mans. The details were naturally posted rather quickly by a user on the very famous BimmerPost forum. The car will be on unveiled and on display at the Circuit de la Sarthe on the Friday before the race start. The next-day the GTE version will take to the track in order to take its first crack at winning the twice around the clock endurance classic.

“The 24 Hours of Le Mans is the world's oldest active sports car endurance racing, held annually since 1923 near the town of Le Mans, France, and is considered one of the most prestigious automobile races in the world,” the company wrote in the contest bulletin. “For the 24 Hours of Le Mans winners will provided a full experiential packages with a Highlight… the world premiere of the all-new BMW 8 Series on Friday night." Truthfully, we’re already fairly familiar with the shape of the road car after seeing the concept, the race car, and numerous batches of spy shots over the last 12 months. Eventually, the 8-Series coupe will spawn a four-door Gran Coupe model, along with a high-powered M8.

The 400-HP BMW M2 CS Will Debut At One Of These Two Events

Let the countdown clock start.

This is the BMW we’ve been craving. It could turn out to be the best BMW M car in years. Perhaps ever. The BMW M2 CS, according to a report from Bimmerfile, will have its public debut in the coming months at either the Los Angeles or Detroit Auto Show. LA takes place in November while Detroit is in early January. Regardless of which venue BMW ultimately chooses, the M2 CS is not exactly going to be your standard and already formidable M2 with, say, just an aero pack. This is full-on cardiovascular surgery here.

The M2 CS will supposedly drop the M2’s twin scroll single turbo inline-six for the M4’s twin-turbo inline-six, which normally produces 425 hp, but it’ll be detuned in the M2 CS to "just" 400 hp. In other words, the M2 CS will have about an extra 35 hp over the M2. Cool. Considering the M2 is not only smaller than the M4, but also lighter, the final power-to-weight ratio is going to be pretty nuts. And yes, a six-speed manual will be on offer. You can breathe now. However, the familiar DCT dual-clutch will be optional, and it’ll help thrust the M2 CS from 0-60 mph in the low four second range.

There's also going to be an M2 Competition, but it'll retain the single turbo engine, thought it'll receive a power boost. For those interested, Bimmerfile has also learned the M2 CS’s exterior paint options, two of which are new: Sunset Orange (new), Hockenheim Silver (new), Alpine White, Black Saphire, and Long Beach Blue. Considering the M2 CS’s reveal isn’t too far, we’re expecting more details to come in fairly soon. Now, how about that M2 GTS? Yeah, that’s going to be a thing, too. Eventually. If all goes to plan, M2 CS production will get underway in March 2018.

The Next-Generation BMW X5 M Could Debut Early In 2020

BMW needs a quick refresh to remain competitive.

2017 has been a huge year for performance SUVs. In a year when Porsche revealed a new Cayenne Turbo, it only ended up being the third most talked about SUV of the year. That is of course because this is the same year when we finally got to see the production Lamborghini Urus and the badass, 707-hp Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk. With all of these hi-po SUV reveals, the BMW X5 M is being pushed further and further into the background. That is why BMW may be forced to replace its flagship performance SUV a few years early.

The lifecycle for a BMW model is typically seven years, but BMW Blog reports that a new X5 M is expected to arrive two years early in 2020. The current F85 X5 M has been on sale since 2015, so it would make sense to kill it off after 2018. The previous E70 X5 M lasted from 2010 to 2013, so the second generation X5 M would also last for three years. BMW plans to reveal the new new G05 X5 in 2018, ending the production of the current F15 X5 that has been on sale since 2013. This new X5 will be based on the CLAR platform, which cuts weight with the use of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). This new platform should help improve driving dynamics with a lower curb weight.

The X5 M will likely share a drivetrain with the new F90 M5, so expect a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 with around 600 hp. All of that power will be sent to all four wheels through a ZF-sourced eight-speed automatic. Expect to see BMW reveal the new X5 M in 2019 and arrive on the market in 2020.

BMW 330e With XtraBoost Celebrates Auto Show Debut

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3 Brand New BMW Models To Debut At 2018 LA Auto Show

One of them is likely to be the 8 Series Convertible.

We’re now less than two weeks away from the Paris Auto Show, which will host several significant car debuts including the new BMW 3 Series. After Paris, the next event on the motor show calendar is the LA Auto Show, which kicks off on November 26. Organizers have announced we can expect more than 50 global and North American debuts at the show.

No specific debuts were announced, but it’s been confirmed that BMW will present three brand new models at the event as well as a new concept. These are in addition to the North American debut of the new BMW X5, which will be presented alongside the new 8 Series coupe and Z4 M40i Roadster.

Nothing has been officially confirmed, but it seems likely the BMW 8 Series Convertible will make its world debut in LA since prototypes have already been spotted practically naked. The X3 M and X4 M could also break cover, as BMW recently teased these new performance-focused SUVs.

Other debuts are expected from Volkswagen, who will present a new electric concept, as well as special editions of the GTI and Beetle. Presumably, these will be the Beetle Final Edition and the Golf GTI Rabbit Edition. Toyota will also showcase five new vehicles, including hybrid and special edition models, while Subaru will have multiple model debuts, including a plug-in hybrid. We can also expect to see new model debuts from Nissan, Porsche and Volvo, which suggests the new 992-generation Porsche 911 will make its world debut in LA rather than Paris.

“As the nation’s number one green vehicle market, it is fitting that nearly one-third of the debuts slated for this year’s AutoMobility LA are electric or alternative fuel,” said Lisa Kaz, President and CEO of AutoMobility LA and the LA Auto Show. “It is exciting to see how many volume and luxury brands are offering greener mobility options for environmentally-conscious Southern Californians.”

BMW 330e With XtraBoost Celebrates Auto Show Debut

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Audi e-tron GT Concept Arrives Before Official Debut

It looks spectacular in the metal.

Set to make its official debut here at the 2018 LA Auto Show, the Audi e-tron GT Concept was revealed to a select few media last night in downtown LA with Robert Downy Jr. doing the honors. Yes, we were there, alas no-one was permitted to take any pictures, but these images of a camouflaged model have now been released. You'll have to wait for images of the car - which looks spectacular - when it premieres to the world tomorrow.

Audi has been teasing what will soon become a Tesla Model S fighter over the past couple weeks, but specific details remain scarce. What we do know is that it shares much of its general underpinnings with the also upcoming Porsche Taycan. Remember, both Porsche and Audi are part of the VW Group.

While the e-tron is an SUV crossover, the e-tron GT takes the shape of a sleek four-door coupe, with a similar silhouette to the A7, sleek athletic lines, a muscular rear end and bags of supercar performance.

We’ve long been huge fans of the liftback body style. It’ll reportedly have a 248-mile range on a single charge and 80 percent of its battery can be recharged in less than 12 minutes as it’ll be the first Audi EV equipped with batteries capable of charging at 350 kWh. In other words, don’t worry about range anxiety because it won’t be a problem. Performance details are yet to be confirmed but Audi told us 0-60 mph will happen in 3.5 seconds.

The e-tron GT, once it reaches production, will be the second pure electric Audi and the German automaker plans to have a total of 12 EVs on the market by 2025.

The few Audi e-tron GT concept images you’re looking at show the vehicle covered in a camouflage wrap of sorts, very similar to what was used to slightly disguise the e-tron SUV concept last summer. The production version is expected to arrive sometime in 2020. We’ll learn a ton of new details starting tomorrow and along with additional images and live shots then as well.

Expect The Porsche Mission E Cross Turismo To Debut In 2021

Is the world ready for an "off-road" Taycan?

Porsche surprised everyone when it revealed its Mission E Cross Turismo concept at Geneva a few months ago. Needless to say, not everyone was a fan of the off-road influenced all-electric wagon. But one look at the concept suggests it won’t remain a concept for long due to a design that looks, more or less, nearly ready to hit the road. And so it shall. According to Automobile Magazine, who learned the information from suppliers, the production-spec Cross Turismo will go on sale in late 2021.

Interestingly, the car’s project leader admitted the official production green light has yet to be given. Still, the fact Porsche is already conducting prototype media drives speaks volumes regarding production intent. As expected, it’ll share most of its hardware, entire platform and battery tech with the also upcoming Taycan all-electric sedan, formerly called the Mission E. Sources further claim the final design for both vehicles was locked down last year, hence Porsche’s confidence in showing a near-ready production vehicle. We don’t know yet whether a name change is in order. Automobile Mag also had the chance to partake in a prototype test drive and, in short, came away unconvinced it’ll have broad appeal to American buyers.

Reason being is its lack of real off-road capabilities and wagon-like appearance. For example, the Cross Turismo sits just as low as a Panamera at 55.9 inches despite those black plastic wheel arches and other body kit enhancements. But remember, this was only a prototype drive. We’re still three years out from the real deal, so it’s entirely possible Porsche will once again surprise us with some relevant off-road improvements.

3 Brand New BMW Models To Debut At 2018 LA Auto Show

One of them is likely to be the 8 Series Convertible.

We’re now less than two weeks away from the Paris Auto Show, which will host several significant car debuts including the new BMW 3 Series. After Paris, the next event on the motor show calendar is the LA Auto Show, which kicks off on November 26. Organizers have announced we can expect more than 50 global and North American debuts at the show.

No specific debuts were announced, but it’s been confirmed that BMW will present three brand new models at the event as well as a new concept. These are in addition to the North American debut of the new BMW X5, which will be presented alongside the new 8 Series coupe and Z4 M40i Roadster.

Nothing has been officially confirmed, but it seems likely the BMW 8 Series Convertible will make its world debut in LA since prototypes have already been spotted practically naked. The X3 M and X4 M could also break cover, as BMW recently teased these new performance-focused SUVs.

Other debuts are expected from Volkswagen, who will present a new electric concept, as well as special editions of the GTI and Beetle. Presumably, these will be the Beetle Final Edition and the Golf GTI Rabbit Edition. Toyota will also showcase five new vehicles, including hybrid and special edition models, while Subaru will have multiple model debuts, including a plug-in hybrid. We can also expect to see new model debuts from Nissan, Porsche and Volvo, which suggests the new 992-generation Porsche 911 will make its world debut in LA rather than Paris.

“As the nation’s number one green vehicle market, it is fitting that nearly one-third of the debuts slated for this year’s AutoMobility LA are electric or alternative fuel,” said Lisa Kaz, President and CEO of AutoMobility LA and the LA Auto Show. “It is exciting to see how many volume and luxury brands are offering greener mobility options for environmentally-conscious Southern Californians.”

10 Exotic Cars That Made World Debut At The Goodwood Festival Of Speed

What performance exotic will be revealed at this year's show?

The Goodwood Festival of Speed has been growing in popularity each year since it first opened its doors to motoring fans back in 1993. The Earl of March has steadily expanded the scope of the event and there are now tons of awesome things to see and do over the course of four action-packed days. Apart from the famous hillclimb, there is the F1 and supercar paddock, auctions, a rally and aviation and air displays to enjoy.

What many people look forward to most though are the global debuts of some of the most exciting upcoming sports and supercars. Manufacturers take the opportunity to display their new models to visitors while some even offer people the opportunity to be driven up the hill in them. We take a look at some of the more recent reveals that have wowed the crowds as well as one new supercar that is sure to cause a stir with the established players.

Mercedes CLS (2012 and 2014)

When the first-generation CLS arrived in 2004 many people wondered whether it would last beyond a few years. Its sales success surprised many detractors and now practically every rival has a similar offering in their range. An interesting shooting brake variant was introduced at the 2012 Goodwood event. This model never made it to the States and there are apparently no plans to offer a similar body style with the latest-generation CLS. The facelifted second-generation model was also unveiled at Goodwood in 2014 and introduced multibeam LED headlights and a range of more powerful engines.

Bentley Continental GT3-R (2014)

The Continental GT has always been a dynamic and ultra-luxurious sporty tourer but the reveal of the Continental GT3-R took the sporty thing to a whole new level for the British manufacturer. The car was revealed in 2014 and took inspiration from the GT race car. Out went the rear seats and the top model's 12-cylinder 6.0-liter lump. In its stead was the lighter 572-hp twin-turbo V8, also used in the racer, and a whole host of performance enhancing add-ons. Despite the liberal use of carbon-fiber, overall weight was still a hefty 4,839 pounds but the GT3-R was still the fastest accelerating Bentley of all time.

Jaguar Project 7 (2014)

The Project 7 was developed to celebrate the achievements of Jaguar’s racing history, specifically the very successful D-Type. With this in mind Jaguar engineers took a modern-day F-Type and converted it to a hardcore 575-hp track machine that they then unveiled at the 2014 Goodwood FOS. The show car had only a driver’s seat and featured retro styling cues like the rear mounted hump that was a feature on the D-Type. Customer cars were limited to 250 examples and these came fitted with a passenger seat too.

Ford Focus ST (2014)

The 2015 model year 252-hp Focus ST was unleashed at the 2014 FOS event to great fanfare. Ben Collins, the ex-Top Gear Stig, drove it up the hill demonstrating the new car’s dynamic abilities. It proved to be a characterful and quick alternative to the ubiquitous Golf GTI and cost less too. Little did we know that Ford would announce that it would cease offering this superb little hot hatch in the States only a few year later. For now though you can still order a brand new one so don’t hang about. Ford will even sell you the mental 350-hp RS too.

Range Rover Sport SVR (2014)

The Range Rover SUV has long been the default luxury choice in its segment but the range lacked a truly ballistic offering to take the fight to the German upstarts. Enter the 575-hp Range Rover Sport SVR. The SVR raised its performance game to put up a serious challenge to the BMW X5M and Porsche Cayenne Turbo all without compromising on its class-leading comfort and luxury levels. Since then we have seen the much pricier Bentley Bentayga take top spot in the ultra-SUV hierarchy but in its price range the Range Rover Sport SVR still reigns supreme.

Rolls-Royce Dawn Black Badge (2017)

The Dawn is the most dynamic droptop in the current Rolls-Royce range and it was very well received at the Frankfurt Motor Show back in 2015. The special Black Badge version was later unveiled to showgoers at the 2017 FOS. Aside from the new black-colored theme which extended from the black chrome hood mascot right through to the tailpipes, the Black Badge also offered up an additional 30-hp and 15 lb-ft of torque over the standard car. This brought the totals of the twin-turbo 6.6-liter V8 to 593-hp and 620 lb-ft and customers could also add an optional sports exhaust and Aero Cowling for added athleticism.

Jaguar XE SV Project 8 (2017)

The Project 8 was introduced at the Festival of Speed in 2017, unlike most new models it had no rational reason for existing. This car was built just for the hell of it. Its sole purpose is to put a smile on your face, with 597 hp delivered to the rear wheels from its supercharged V8 it is well equipped to deliver on that goal. A mere 300 units have been slated for production and all are to be left-hand-drive to achieve the optimum weight balance. The Project 8 currently holds the 4-door sedan record around the Nurburgring at 7:21.20. although this was done in a pre-production prototype so some dispute the claim. It may have been missing its rear seats too…

Porsche GT2 RS (2017)

Another year, another 911 variant. 2017 was a particularly good year though as the most powerful 911 ever was unleashed. The GT2 RS has a 700-hp 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat six and, unlike the Project 8 its time of 6:47.25 around the Nurburgring is an undisputed world record for a production car. The GT2 RS also differs from all other 911s in its record-breaking price tag. At $293,000 it is over three times as expensive as the base 370-hp Carrera.

McLaren 650S GT3 (2015)

It is not only new road-going cars that are revealed to the public at Goodwood, McLaren showed off its 650 GT3 GT championship contender in 2015. Based on the very successful 12C GT3, a car that won 51 races and 3 championships in as many years, the 650S GT3 featured improvements in practically all areas. While the power output was still limited to an FIA regulated 500 hp, the gearbox, carbon-fiber bodywork and cockpit were all updated to allow the 15 prospective customers to achieve even more impressive results on the track.

New McLaren 570 LT (2018)

McLaren has been keeping its cards close to the heart on the upcoming reveal for the 2018 Goodwood FOS. At this point we have been given only two teaser images you see here but a car looking suspiciously like a 570LT was spotted testing in Italy months ago. Officially, there are the usual promises of more power, optimized aero and reduced weight that come with every new supercar release. As with the Senna, production will be limited and the new model will deliver track-focused dynamics. More details will be revealed on the June 28, two weeks before the event.

Honorable Mention: TVR Griffith – Goodwood Revival

TVR has been threatening to return to its former glory ever since it closed its doors back in 2006. After a long era of uncertainty, the company was finally sold to a UK based conglomerate and Gordon Murray (the man behind the McLaren F1) and Cosworth came on board as development partners. The fruits of their efforts were finally revealed at the Goodwood Revival on the September 8 last year. The show car was named the Griffith, and like its namesake, featured a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8, rear-wheel-drive and a manual transmission.

The 500-hp power output and carbon-fiber ground effects chassis were all new however. With only 500 units planned, there are likely to be many disappointed analogue supercar fans. Happily, production is slated to begin late in 2018 and TVR are still accepting deposits although it is unclear whether they will be made available in the States just yet.