The Motor Report has confirmed BMW’s 2012, 2013 Electric City Car. The “Megacity” vehicle, which is rendered above by TMR, is part of the German Auto make’s plan to introduce several electric vehicles over those two years. It is rumored BMW’s microcar will be part of their 1-Series.

According to reports, ” Development costs could be cut by sharing the small platform with the next-generation MINI range, stretching it for five-door models and providing a better basis for small roadster models. If built, the small new BMW could draw power from four and three-cylinder engines. One question is whether BMW would stick to its no-front-wheel-drive credo, or allow a lower entry price by offering a FWD model.”

The prototype has been caught before, rummaging around the snow and ice of Europe. Today we finally get some non-camo photos of the vehicle, which looks like a X5 was hit with the ray-gun from Honey I Shrunk the Kids. Soon to be available in both three & five door models, BMW hopes the vehicle will be the next great step to a larger audience with their smaller ride.

Rumors suggest the next-gen BMW 1-Series will contain a turbocharged three and four-cylinder engine, both of which are also in a fresh development phase. There’s also grumblings of a twin-turbo four-cyl for a 1-Series Supersport. Great find by TMR!

According to source: Motor Authority: With 335 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque on tap, the smallish roadster packs plenty of punch. It even has some reserves, with an overboost function allowing brief stints at 369 pound-feet of torque under full load. The end result is a 60 mph sprint time of 4.7 seconds. Like all BMWs, the 2011 Z4 sDrive35is is electronically limited to 155 mph. Ultimately, though its performance is excellent, it’s not as hardcore as a true M model would be.

The Z4 sDrive35is’s rear wheels are driven by BMW’s seven-speed DCT dual-clutch transmission, while the full M Sport treatment is also standard equipment, including a more aggressive body kit, lower suspension setup and electronic shock absorbers.

The BMW Simple concept measures just 110 centimeters wide, and is meant to combine the protective qualities of an automobile, with the speed and maneuverability of a motorcycle. Both vehicles are on display now at the BMW Museum in Munich, you know, the place where 1940 didn’t happen.

The 2010 BMW 7 Series ActiveHybrid, a much-anticipated diesel/electric hybrid auto, is pretty much set for it’s 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show revealing. ActiveHybrid models should start to appear at BMW dealerships by year’s end, but we’ve got “officially official” photos and videos for your viewing pleasure!
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From the moment we laid eyes on BMW’s Vision EfficientDynamics Concept all we could think of was Neo in The Matrix – “Whoa” Indeed, the Vision Concept looks like it could dodge bullets, rain drops and more importantly, other cars. BMW claims the Vision EfficientDynamics concept can hit 62mph in 4.8 seconds. Yikes.

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Overall system output for the Vision is 356 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of peak torque. Mounted in the rear of this futuristic vehicle is a 1.5-liter three-cylinder turbo diesel engine, which drives the rear wheels & delivers an output of 163HP and 214 lb-ft of torque. The compact-sized electric motor that is positioned between the diesel engine and the DCT produces 33HP and 214 lb-ft but can supply momentarily up to 51HP. The second electric motor is situated on the front axle offering continuous output of 80HP and peak torque of 162 lb-ft but it can produce 112HP for a period of up to 30 seconds, and, for a 10-second “burst,” 139HP.

Check out more high-res photos at Carscoop!

Details are still sketchy, but it seems that the Z2 will be built on the same platform as the next generation 1-Series. Constructed using the latest advances in light weight materials, the roadster should weigh less than 1,000 kg (2200 lbs) and offer excellent fuel economy.

Power will likely come from a variety of small four-cylinder engines including the MINI’s full range of 1.6-liter engines as well as a new twin-turbo 2.0-liter engine with at least 250 horsepower. The Z2 is also expected to be offered in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and diesel form.

In order to keep costs down, future plans include the introduction of a Z2 coupe and a possible MINI version. The Z2 is expected to begin arriving at BMW dealerships sometime in 2013 with a base price of around $30,000.

Racer X Design Press Release - 

Inspired by the earlier generation E24 6 series, the RZ-M6 captures the stylish and aggressive looks of the older generations of BMW’s and puts them in the current 6 series . This is what the current 6 series could look like, by replacing body panels, yet keeping the basic structure intact. The body is 50mm wider to offer wider rubber for better grip.

The current M6 already offers a high level of performance, with upgrades for even more power available worldwide. The RZ-M6 is designed to show how a 6 series should look like to reflect that pedigree. While aggressive, it’s not over the top, keeping the lines of the current M6 structure flowing and factory like. It’s not a boy racer’s car, it’s more mature, more elegant, yet not to be messed with. All this was evident in the older generation BMW’s. This is a tribute to the E24 6 series.

Started as a small independent body styling company, Racer X Design has a history of designing and building conversions based on top of existing cars for competitions, togather with designing cars and such conversions for international clients. We are looking for partners who have the same passion for the BMW brand and would like to see the RZ-M6 hit production. For more information go to www.racerxdesign.com

History of the E24 6 series: The early BMW sport coupes had monumental performance and style with the added luxury of design and technology. Showcased at the Geneva Motor Show in March of 1976, the 6 Series E24 sport coupes were the successor to the E9 3.0 CSi coupe. The coupe tradition in the early and mid seventies had been so widely successful, that BMW decided the era of 1965-75 coupes needed a successor. Transferring the tradition and image created by BMW with beautiful models like the 2000 C/CS and the 3.0-3.5 CS/CSi/CSL coupes, the E24 coupe captured this same image and effect. The E24 635 CSi touring car was BMWs entrant in Group A touring car racing from 1983 until the introduction of the BMW M3 in 1986.

BMW is going the way of the Woody family station wagon with their new AC Schnitzer X6 Falcon concept. Nostalgia, of one too many viewings of National Lampoons Vacation, have inspired the Racing Design firm to contract out Beamer’s new X6 crossover for their inside broad new look. You don’t have actual wood panels, unfortunately, but the paint scheme cries Grizzwald!

Unlike the Truckster, pictured just above, X6 Falcon is not thrown together with random parts, but meticulously edged and studied to produce a beautiful vehicle for the highways and city streets. The car’s body appears more drawn down, with a sexy slope down the rear of the vehicle for wind resistance. AC Schnitzer 22-inch alloy wheels are available in black or silver, to help complement X6 Falcon’s new look.

AC Schnitzer Racing Design have given the Falcon an exhaust system to shout about, providing excellent resonance for its equally well-performing range of engines. Two diesel units are enhanced from 235 horse power and 286 horse power, up to 272 and 310 horse power respectively.

For 2010 BMW will cross even more into the crossover zone (pun intended) with the release of their production X1. This week, in preparation for the Paris motor Show, Bimmer released their official sketches of the BMW X1 concept. It’s a bit smaller than previous X SUV and crossover vehicles, but it keeps in mind that BMW sexy front end and curved grill. Powetrain info has yet to be officially released, expect the vehicle to house a stunning V6 or V8, possibly turboocharged (at least, depending on your budget).

From the Press Release: Creating this unique Concept Car, BMW is catering for the demands of a modern target group in search of an up-to-date automobile meeting both the challenges of everyday traffic and the personal needs of many purchasers for an active lifestyle and a versatile driving experience. The BMW Concept X1 expresses that very special sheer driving pleasure so typical in this unique form of a BMW X model combined with a high standard of all-round functionality. So now these qualities are for the first time being carried over to a vehicle in the premium compact segment.