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BMW 128i Coupe

1 Series Coupe
BMW introduces a modern and authentic performance coupe that draws inspiration from its iconic 2002 models of some 40 years ago. The 1 Series Coupe represents the core BMW philosophies of pure performance and premium design. By combining sporty rear-wheel-drive dynamics, agile handling, powerful engines and seating for four, the 1 Series Coupe reinvents the niche that the legendary BMW 2002 created. The 1 Series Coupe is available in two versions; the 128i and the 135i.

X6
BMW introduced a new segment in automobiles with the debut of its all-new X6 Sports Activity Coupe at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show. The all-new vehicle redefines the very notion of a coupe - with five doors and four sculpted seats, a higher ride and loads of cargo space.

As the world's first Sports Activity Coupe, the BMW X6 will be available in two engine variants: the xDrive50i (4.4 V8 engine, 400 hp, 450lb.-ft torque) and the xDrive35i (3.0 inline six-cylinder engine, 300 hp, 300 lb.-ft torque), both with Twin Turbo and direct injection. The BMW X6 offers unique features and

performance ability in a combination unmatched by any other vehicle. The new BMW X6's design combines the sporting elegance of a large BMW Coupe with the powerful presence of a BMW X model.

M3
BMW's high-performance M3 returns for 2008 with V-8 power and a four-door model, which hasn't been available since 2000. Now in its fourth generation, the M3 serves as a more powerful version of the 3 Series, with a 414-horespower, 4.0-liter V-8, six-speed manual transmission and aggressive styling common to BMW's M cars. Competition includes the Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG, Lexus IS-F, Audi RS 4 and Chevrolet Corvette.

This is the first use of a V-8 in an M3 - inline six-cylinder engines powered all previous versions. Power has been bumped up 80 hp from the previous M3, which was a 2006 model. BMW says the M3 goes from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.8 seconds. The M3's top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph.
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