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Geneva 2011 BMW Wrap-Up

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Well folks, we're all done here at the 2011 Geneva auto show and hope you enjoyed the coverage as much as we enjoyed sharing it with our community. Geneva is always an exciting show because of all shows, it's arguably the largest in the world and always features an unrivaled number of exotics and tuning companies on display. Geneva is also traditionally one of the most important shows for BMW due to its proximity to BMW's home market and prominence among the auto show circuit events.

This year again featured several debuts of BMW models, packages, and technologies, as well as plenty of aftermarket tuner BMWs. As a show wrap-up, we've summarized our coverage below, enjoy!

Alpine White 1M Coupe

We have touched down in Geneva and took a stroll around the booths. The official press annoucements from BMW aren't until tommorow, but we did manage to get some photos of a beautiful 1M in Alpine White minding its own business. The car is still 'semi' ... CONTINUED

Vision ConnectedDrive Concept

After seeing the 1M at Geneva, to our surpirse we got to see the new Vision ConnectedDrive Concept. No doubt, BMW will have a huge intro for this car at the official Press Event in Geneva tommorow, but for now we got a few photos of ... CONTINUED

2012 F12 6-series Individual

The F12 6-series Individual Program is making its public debut at the 2011 Geneva autoshow. On display in the BMW exhibit is a stunning Transite Blue Metallic 650i Individual equipped with Aluminum Satinated Trim, BMW Individual rear lettering, optional 20" wheels. Its interior features piano black ... CONTINUED

2011 X3 M-sport Package

The BMW X3 equipped with M-Sport has been making the rounds to all the recent autoshows I can think of. A magnifient Alpine White example was at the Paris autoshow, then a sharp Titanium Silver one was at the Chicago autoshow, but now BMW has graced ... CONTINUED

2011 X1 M-sport Package

The M-sport package for the BMW X1 was announced just last month and it is currently making its world premiere at the Geneva autoshow. Featured on a handsome white xdrive28i powered by the latest BMW N20 motor (twin-scroll turbo 4-cylinder), the M-sport package seen here ... CONTINUED

Design Pure Balance Z4 sDrive35is

We have now posted live photos of the Design Pure Balance Z4 sDrive35is. The mineral white metallic plus cohiba brown interior is a classy and beautiful combination in person ... CONTINUED

120d Performance Parts

New on the Geneva show floor today is this 120d 3-door featuring the full array of BMW Performance parts. Although the E81 hatchback will soon be replaced by the next generation F20 1-series hatchback, this remains a hot little hatch, especially with the BMW Performance parts ... CONTINUED

Alpina F10 and F11 B5 5-series

Renowned BMW tuning house Alpina has brought its latest F10/F11 creations to the Geneva auto show. Both the Alpina F10 sedan and F11 touring boast 507hp / 700Nm torque from the 4.4L V8 twin-turbo motor, mated to a ZF 8 peed sport automatic transmission ("Switch-tronic"). ... CONTINUED

Hamann F10

Making its first official public appearance is the full Hamann F10 5-series. The Hamann F10 aero kit seen on this model includes aero parts, suspension lowering, exhaust, wheels, and interior upgrades .. CONTINUED

Kelleners Sport F10 5-series

The F10 5-series appears to be the darling of the BMW tuners this year at Geneva. Kelleners Sport brought only one car to the show - their Kelleners 520d M-sport. At a glance, Kellener's F10 program features: · Enhanced performance for petrol and diesel engines · Comprehensive ... CONTINUED

AC Schnitzer ACS5

With the new BMW 5-series saloon and the new BMW 5-series Touring, in 2011 two new 5-series models have been awarded the prestigious iF Award for outstanding product design. Equally prizeworthy is the AC Schnitzer ACS5 Sport S Saloon based on the BMW 5-series saloon, which ... CONTINUED

AC Schnitzer Z4 "99d"

The AC Schnitzer 99d generates only 99g/km CO2 – that's less than any standard BMW vehicle available at present. And despite this, driving pleasure is guaranteed thanks to 190 HP / 140 kW. The 99d accelerates from 0 - 100 in an electrifying 6.9 s and has ... CONTINUED

Lumma CLRX650

While touring the Geneva autoshow, you come across all sorts of BMWs, not just the OEM products BMW has on display, but a whole array of cars from aftermarket tuners. Here is the Lumma CLR X650, based on the BMW X6. The massive bodykit widens the SUV ... CONTINUED

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New x1 , 1m and 5er are must haves!!!! Cool pictures

[OverDrive]

Wasn't the M5 concept going to debut in Geneva as well?

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by OverDrive

Wasn't the M5 concept going to debut in Geneva as well?

That may have been the belief or unofficial target at one time, but for the past few months at least it has been set for next month's show in Shanghai.

[SlammedR8]

According to the front page of m3post.com....

The F10 M5 concept will bow at the 2011 Shanghai show in April (don't be surprised to see an internet reveal sometime prior) and the production M5 is expected to premier at the 2011 Frankfurt IAA autoshow in September. Euro deliveries will begin in November 2011 and US deliveries begin in Spring 2012.

[SCOTT26]

The Shanghai show will be a huge event for BMW... With a full compliment of BMW M Vehicles and huge presence for the World Premiere of the M5 Concept Car . Chinese market BMW 5er Li Electric model and the
new BMW 6er Coupe.