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http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/Toyota_Celica/newnews/newsarticle.php3?id=3785
<< Meet the car which insiders say will be the finest driving machine ever built by BMW. Caught on camera for the first time ever by Auto Express's spy photographers, the sleek new model is to replace the muscular M Coupé, and will combine styling influences from the new Z3 and X Coupé concept.
As our exclusive picture shows, although the front lights are distinctively individual when compared to those of the current BMW range, the rear lamps are expected to be largely identical to those that were first shown on the X Coupé. The newcomer will not only be aiming to knock machines such as the Porsche 911 from the top spot in its class, but is also designed to counter a growing number of performance cars set for launch in Japan. As well as the forthcoming Nissan GT-R, the Mazda RX-8 and next-generation Honda NSX are in the pipeline, too.
BMW is confident it has the answer to this threat in the radical coupé pictured here. The lightweight two-plus-two will be powered by an advanced 2.2-litre 240bhp engine capable of propelling the car from 0-60mph in less than 5.5 seconds. Top speed is likely to be electronically limited to 155mph, while the gearbox will be an advanced edition of the already impressive SMG semi-automatic currently offered on the new M3. Insiders say pricing will be incredibly competitive for a coupé of this calibre, starting at around £30,000. With only one engine choice initially on offer, flagship editions will cost no more than £35,000. >>
<< Meet the car which insiders say will be the finest driving machine ever built by BMW. Caught on camera for the first time ever by Auto Express's spy photographers, the sleek new model is to replace the muscular M Coupé, and will combine styling influences from the new Z3 and X Coupé concept.
As our exclusive picture shows, although the front lights are distinctively individual when compared to those of the current BMW range, the rear lamps are expected to be largely identical to those that were first shown on the X Coupé. The newcomer will not only be aiming to knock machines such as the Porsche 911 from the top spot in its class, but is also designed to counter a growing number of performance cars set for launch in Japan. As well as the forthcoming Nissan GT-R, the Mazda RX-8 and next-generation Honda NSX are in the pipeline, too.
BMW is confident it has the answer to this threat in the radical coupé pictured here. The lightweight two-plus-two will be powered by an advanced 2.2-litre 240bhp engine capable of propelling the car from 0-60mph in less than 5.5 seconds. Top speed is likely to be electronically limited to 155mph, while the gearbox will be an advanced edition of the already impressive SMG semi-automatic currently offered on the new M3. Insiders say pricing will be incredibly competitive for a coupé of this calibre, starting at around £30,000. With only one engine choice initially on offer, flagship editions will cost no more than £35,000. >>
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