What is BMW Service Inclusive

BMW Service Inclusive is cover for your BMW’s service requirements; it is a one-off payment that gives you peace of mind for the next three years or 36,000 miles. It is a service menu that is specifically designed to offer a check-up and replacement of the different parts and systems in your model = which ensures you are covered for issues that may arise.

Due to the advanced and complex infrastructure of your BMW i8 or BMW i3, BMW i Service Inclusive also includes a full diagnostic check-up and, if need be, part replacement service, on the electrical components of your car, as well as all of the checks and part replacements that are part of the standard BMW Service Inclusive package. BMW i Service Inclusive is the best way to keep your car performing and give you the confidence to just enjoy driving your BMW i3 or BMW i8.

What is covered?

BMW or BMW i Service Inclusive covers you for the those condition based services. A BMW Technician will: replace the spark plugs in petrol engines, change your vehicle’s oil, replace the air and micro filter(s) and, in diesel models, renew your fuel filter. If you own a BMW i3 or BMW i8, a full vehicle-check of electrical systems and brake fluid renewal is also included. For a BMW i3 with Range Extender, the engine and oil filter will be renewed and you can benefit from engine oil top-ups between services. 

AC schnitzer drops height and adds power with custom BMW 8 series

when debuted in 2017, the BMW 8 series showcased a modern motif of the brand’s highest sophistication and luxury. with their custom design, however, AC schnitzer’s 8 series takes the model to new standards of sportiness. beneath its dynamic form, the car most notably upgrades its power to a max of 620 hp (456 kW) and features a new exhaust system, which includes a rear silencer with a sound pipe and two flaps each in carbon.

renowned for its original, distinctive, sweeping form, AC schnitzer still modified their 8 series in height and shape slightly, as well as with a unique blue exterior. to start with, the car has been lowered by 20 mm with a new suspension spring set that, along with various aerodynamic components, allow it to speed more stably on the road. a carbon front spoiler, front splitter, front side wings and inserts for bonnet vents combine with a carbon side skirts, rear diffuser and rear spoiler to add further to its sporty character and image. for the interior, the emphasis on sportiness and luxury continues with additions of aluminum pedals, footrest and keyholder.

BMW revives marcello gandini's 1970s classic garmisch concept car at concorso d'eleganza

 

 at the 2019 edition of concorso d’eleganza in villa d’este, italy, BMW has unveiled the recreation of the BMW garmisch, a classic concept car designed by marcello gandini for bertone. first presented at the geneva motorshow in 1970, the car simply vanished after its debut. with this revival, BMW pays homage to one of italy’s most influential car designers and adds an exciting chapter to the company’s history.

since its inception, german car manufacturer BMW has been inspired and influenced by italy in terms of design and coach-building culture. take for example the lightweight aluminium BMW 328 mille miglia created at carrozzeria touring in the late 1930s, or the wedge-shaped BMW M1 designed by giorgetto giugiario — in them an exchange of concepts and ideas across the alps is evident.

back in 1970, the BMW garmisch was developed by marcello gandini for bertone as an independent design proposal in order to highlight the studio’s creativity. ‘the original idea came from nuccio bertone himself who wanted to consolidate our existing relationship with BMW by designing a surprise show car for the geneva motorshow,’ recalls gandini, the creative mind in charge of bertone’s design department at the time.

we wanted to create a modern mid-sized coupe that was faithful to BMW’s design language, but that was also more dynamic and even a bit provocative,’ continued gandini. the resulting design features a clean and sleek side profile with a design feature that sets it apart from the rest:  a vertical variation of BMW’s trademark radiator grill, which was flanked by square glass-covered headlights. other details include marcello gandini’s signature, a honeycomb-patterned mesh cover for the rear window and sports car-like louvres on the C-pillars.

special attention was also placed on the interiors of the car, adding an elegant piemontese touch to the rather functional and austere interior design trends of the time. inside, a vertical radio on the center console, a fold-out mirror for the passenger and a mix of colors and materials express this. according to the designer, even the car’s name was chosen to make an impression: ‘we picked the name garmisch because skiing was very popular in italy at that time. it evoked dreams of winter sports and alpine elegance.’

overall, the new recreated BMW garmisch showcases BMW’s expertise in design research and prototype building. few original documents of the car were found, so the interdisciplinary building team — formed by the BMW group design and BMW classic departments — had to revive every detail of the car’s exterior and interior from a limited selection of monochrome period images.

during the venture, marcello gandini himself was a great guide, contributing to the research process with memories from the creation of the car, giving insightful tips to the team on how to achieve key details like the color of the car. while the BMW design team used the latest 3D modelling technologies to revive the car, the BMW garmisch was coach-built by skilled craftsmen in turin, just like the original car almost 50 years ago.

when I first heard that BMW wanted to recreate the BMW garmisch, I was a bit surprised,’ marcello gandini recalls of his first meeting with adrian van hooydonk, senior vice president of BMW group design, who visited him in turin in  the summer of 2018 to ask for the his approval. ‘now I am very pleased that I was able to be part of this project and happy that BMW chose to recall this enjoyable past. having seen the final car, it is hard for me to even distinguish it from the original.’