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TG.com gets an exclusive little look at Paul Walker's latest cinematic project. It's about cars
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Meet the BMW X4 Concept
More pics of the new BMW X4 Concept, previewed here ahead of a Shanghai show debut
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First Drive: BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo
We drive BMW's new 3-Series Gran Turismo - the car that's not sure if it's a sedan, a wagon, a hatchback... Or anything, really.
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Mercedes teases CLA 45 AMG
First image of baby super-sedan revealed on PlayStation 4’s ‘Driveclub’ game…
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The gearbox has been upgraded to a two-speed manual transmission (now with reverse), while a new circuit disc brake system, suspension from an M3 and an AP wheelie bar have been added so you aren't sent skywards.
The car's hitting the block on Saturday February 16 and is expected to go for between £47,600 - £63,000 (between $47k and $96k in Australian money) - which is a lot more expensive than Jeremy's £8000 ($12,100) P45.
Hmmm. Could this inspire the P45 GTi?
Rowan Horncastle
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The results? It's built from the bodyshell of an original 1959 BMW Isetta, but with a new welded steel frame that extends its length to over 12ft. Then a 502-cubic inch (8.1-litre) Chevrolet "big block" crate engine, with a BDS supercharger, twin Holley 750 CFM double pumper carburetors, and Zoomies exhaust headers were thrown behind the driver. This gives out 537kW - 527kW more than the original Isetta - so in order to get that power down, a massive custom 18 inch by 13 inch drag racing wheel and tyre was been fitted.
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Jeremy's P45 faces some stiff competition. There are lots of micro cars out there - most notably Peel's P50 - but also BMW's Isetta. As Jeremy has mentioned before, one of the downfalls of the Isetta is that it has no reverse gear, so if you park in front of a wall, you can't get out as the door's at the front. Thankfully, someone's overcome that showstopper... by building a 537kW V8-powered Isetta dragster powerful enough to plough through anything in front of it.
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For sale: 537kW BMW Isetta dragster
Want a small car? Jezza’s P45 not powerful enough? Step this way…
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Video: man doughnuts two cars simultaneously
Is this Stig in training? Probably not, but it’s still a bit bonkers…
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So what about engines? BMW is remaining schtum at the moment, but we can expect the current 3-Series Coupe range to cross over, so you're looking at the magnificent 3.0-litre turbocharged sixer (435i), the 3.0-litre diesel (430d) and the 2.5-litre and 2.0-litre 425 and 420. It also means that when it arrives, the next two-door M3 will actually be called an M4, bringing an end to a whole lot of history.
Are the 4-Series Coupe's shoulders broad enough to take on that challenge?
Vijay Pattni
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It’s only a concept but don’t be fooled: this is the next BMW 3 Series Coupe
Move to the back, and you've got a wide, broad-shouldered rear with a similarly gaping rear apron and ‘double-L' lights. Overall impressions? Like a 3 Coupe after a plyometrics course and a few protein shakes.
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It’s only a concept but don’t be fooled: this is the next BMW 3 Series Coupe
The front of the 4-Series is meant to echo the 3-Series ‘family', but with some added grunt. To that effect, there are hexagonal LED headlights, with an ‘optical fibre' that links the lights to that famous kidney grille. Underneath that, you've got a wide, gaping air intake - perhaps hinting at mega-power 4-Series of the future - that stretches right around to the flared wheel arches.
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Despite BMW's heritage of the coupe versions of its saloon cars bearing evenly badged numbers, Munich's smallest coupe has always shared the same nomenclature as its saloon brethren. So where the 6-Series is a swoopy 5, and the old 8-Series a swoopy 7, now we have the 4-Series as a svelte 3. Understand? Good.
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It's the new BMW 4 Series!
It’s only a concept but don’t be fooled: this is the next BMW 3 Series Coupe
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If you're a MASSIVE Bruno Spengler fan and want to drive around in a matte black M3 with his name is on the side, you'll need to fork out $122,400 worth of coins from your ‘left over holiday money' drawer to do so.
And even then, there's no word on if it's coming to Australia. Cross your fingers. And your toes. And your eyes. Now you look really silly...
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