Review: BMW E31.I 8-Series (1990-92) Overview Released in July 1990, the BMW E31 Mk.I (E31.I) 8-Series was a two-door, pillarless coupe with ‘2+2’ seating. Manufactured in Germany, the rear-wheel drive 8-Series range initially consisted of the 850i which was powered by BMW’s M70 B50 V12 petrol engine; transmission options consisted of either a six-speed manual […]
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Review: BMW E65/E66 7-Series (2002-08)
Review: BMW E65/E66 Mk.1 7-Series (2002-05) Overview Available from February 2002, the BMW E65 and E66 Mk.1 (E65.I and E66.I) 7-Series were luxury sedans available in standard and long wheelbase models, respectively. Manufactured in Dingolfing, the rear-wheel drive 7-Series range initially consisted of the E65 735i and 745i models which were released in February 2002. […]
Review: BMW G32 6-Series Gran Turismo (2017-on)
Overview Released in Australia in October 2017, the BMW 6-Series Gran Turismo (chassis code: G32) was an executive liftback with five seats. Manufactured in Germany, the BMW G32 6-Series Gran Turismo range for Australia consisted of rear-wheel drive 630i and all-wheel drive 640i xDrive models. The BMW G32 6-Series Gran Turismo replaced the F07 5-Series […]
Review: BMW E38 7-Series (1995-01)
Review: BMW E38.I 7-Series (1995-98) Overview Released in January 1995, the BMW E38 Mk.I (E38.I) 7-Series was a large, luxury sedan. Manufactured in Dingolfing, Germany, the rear-wheel drive E38.I 7-Series range initially consisted of the 730iL and 740iL, with the range-topping 750iL following in May 1995. In June 1996, the 7-Series range underwent a minor […]
Review: BMW F13 6-Series Coupe (2012-18)
BMW F13 6-Series Coupe (2012-14) Overview Released in January 2012, the BMW F13 6-Series was a two-door coupe. Manufactured in Dingolfing, Germany, the rear-wheel drive BMW F13 6-Series range consisted of the 640i and 650i models. The 640i was powered by a 3.0-litre turbocharged inline six cylinder petrol engine while the 650i had a 4.4-litre […]
Review: BMW F06 6-Series Gran Coupe (2012-18)
BMW F06.I 6-Series Gran Coupe (2012-14) Overview Released in July 2012, the BMW F06 Series I (F06.I) 6-Series Gran Coupe was a four-door sedan with a coupe-like profile. Manufactured in Dingolfing, Germany, the rear-wheel drive F13 6-Series Gran Coupe range initially consisted of the 640i, with the 650i and 640d following in September 2012 and […]
Review: BMW F12 6-Series convertible (2011-18)
BMW F12.I 6-Series convertible (2011-14) Overview Released in May 2011, the BMW F12 Series I (F12.I) 6-Series was a two-door convertible with a soft-top roof. Manufactured in Dingolfing, Germany, the rear-wheel drive F12 6-Series convertible range initially consisted of the 650i, with the 640i following in August (see table below). The 640i was powered by […]
Review: BMW E63 6-Series coupe (2004-10)
Review: BMW E63.I 6-Series coupe (2004-07) Overview Released in May 2004, the BMW E63 Mk.I (E63.I) 6-Series was a two-door coupe. Manufactured in Dingolfing, Germany, the rear-wheel drive E63.I 6-Series range initially consisted of the 645ci. In October 2005, however, the 645ci was replaced by the 650i. Please note that the E63 M6 Coupe has […]
Review: BMW F11 5-Series Touring (2010-16)
Review: BMW F11 5-Series Touring (2010-13) Overview Released in September 2010, the BMW F11 5-Series Touring was a rear-wheel drive, executive wagon. Manufactured in Dingolfing, Germany, the F11 5-Series Touring range consisted of the 520d and 535i models powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel and a 3.0-litre twin turbo petrol engine, respectively. The full range […]
Review: BMW G31 5-Series Touring (2017-on)
Overview To be released in Australia in October 2017, the BMW G31 5-Series Touring is an executive wagon. Manufactured in Dingolfing, Germany, the rear-wheel drive BMW G31 5-Series Touring range for Australia consists of the 520d and 530i models (see table below). Both engines for the BMW G31 5-Series Touring comply with Euro 6 emissions […]