July 25, 2009 | CATEGORIES: BMW
A new performance package for the fuel efficient BMW 116d has been released by German car tuning firm Hartge. From the factory the BMW 116d gets an amazing 64.2 mpg, and the CO2 emissions are only 118 per kilometer. Hartge has taken their own plan and created a program to upgrade the ECU, so the final performance numbers are 143 hp and 315 Nm of torque. They may not be impressive, however it is a significant increase from the stock 115 horsepower. Hartge installed a new suspension kit that lowers the BMW 116d by 25 mm and features dual exhaust pipes. Prices have not yet been released on the package from Hartge, however from the factory, the new BMW 116d three-door starts at 17,605 euros including all taxes and license fees. BMW also offers the five-door model that starts at 18,135 euros, and both of these models are already on the market and ready for tuning.
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June 25, 2009 | CATEGORIES: BMW
The car tuning specialists from G-Power have recently released a variety of modifications and styling for the new 2010 BMW Z4. The new model has yet to be launched in the showrooms by BMW, so G-Power was lucky to get the first chance at customizing it. Their company is well known for tuning BMWs and they hold some of the top speed records for particular models. For this BMW Z4, G-Power did not tune it as extreme as some of their previous works, but it definitely has a classy look. They chose some appealing modifications for the BMW, and it looks even better with the top down, but it’s too bad they didn’t release all of the pictures yet. For starters, their company went with the latest Bi-Tronik ECU tuning for the top of line sDrive35i variant.
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June 10, 2009 | CATEGORIES: BMW
German car tuning firm G-Power got their hands on the powerful and new BMW M3, and added a touch of their own, calling it the BMW M3 Tornado. From the factory the BMW M3 comes with a V8 capable of producing 420 hp and 400 Nm of torque. G-Power decided to add a light supercharger from ASA and tune it to 0.3 bars of boost to increase the numbers to 500 hp and 480 Nm of torque. Adding to the supercharger is an aftermarket intercooler and performance exhaust system giving it a nice powerful sound. It is equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission, and with the upgrades it can sprint from 0-200 km/h in only 13.5 seconds, compared to the stock 15.8 seconds. G-Power offers to remove the electronic speed limiter for the customers, and by doing so the BMW M3 Tornado can reach a top speed of 320 km/h or 199 mph.
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May 21, 2009 | CATEGORIES: BMW
Hamann is at it again, this time tuning the all new 2009 BMW 7-series, models F01 and F02 from their shop in Laupheim, Germany. Hamann has been around since 1986, specializing in tuning hundreds of BMW cars over the years. They offer the highest quality products, and this package includes modifications all around. Included in the package is a stainless steel exhaust system, engine tuning, aerodynamic body parts, interior customizations, and lightweight alloy wheels ranging from 19-22 inches. The aero kit was installed perfectly by Hamann giving it an aggressive look while also improving the handling and stability by optimizing the airflow across the vehicle.
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May 15, 2009 | CATEGORIES: BMW
Hartge, a very popular German car tuning company has added a wheel package to the all new 2009 BMW Z4, competing with wheels from Hamann and AC Schnitzer. Along with the wheel and tire combo, Hartge plans to complete a full body kit for the Z roadster. Included in the kit is a stainless steel exhaust tip, aftermarket speedometer, and aluminum foot rest, pedals, and steering wheel. The aftermarket speedometer shows a top speed of 300 km/h or 200 mph, however some engine tuning would be required to accomplish those speeds.
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