August 29, 2009 | CATEGORIES: BMW
The car tuning engineers at Manhart Racing have revealed a powerful version of the BMW Z4 with a 5.0-liter V10 engine producing 550 horsepower. That is more than a 200 hp increase from the factory 343 hp, and allows the car to sprint from 0-100 km/h in only 3.9 seconds. Along with the new 5.0-liter engine swap are new catalytic converters and a customized DME electronic control unit. To accomodate the large V10, the Manhart Racing BMW Z4 received an M5 E60 6 gear manual transmission, M5 E60 differential, and a Fichtel and Sachs clutch. Fitted underneath is an AC Schnitzer stainless steel exhaust system, and the new catalytic converters are from the HJS racing series. Trying to keep the ten cyclinders glued to the pavement are 235/35 ZR19 tires in the front, 285/30 ZR19 tires in the rear, which come mounted on black BBS Challenge wheels.
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August 15, 2009 | CATEGORIES: BMW
Vorsteiner revealed their latest car tuning project and limited edition GTS3 BMW E92/90 M3, which received several custom modifications. The front of the car has been redesigned with a new bumper and hood replacement with air vents. The new GTS3 front bumper features a carbon fiber front lip that allows more airflow to the engine bay. The hood has been redesigned with side ducting eyebrows and the front of the vehicle has a lowered ground clearance, and is extended by 25.4 mm with the carbon fiber front splitter. Vorsteiner also offers full visible carbon fiber construction for the front bumper with dry vacuumed woven plastic construction. The optional GTS3 BMW E92/90 M3 vented power dome hood features sharper tension edges, a revised central power dome, and the dual ventilation openings for the heat extraction from the engine bay. Extra hood customizations include a double or single carbon fiber construction with carbon fiber underside paneling.
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August 11, 2009 | CATEGORIES: BMW
Designed to be clean and subtle, IND released the Silverstone II BMW E93 Convertible that received all the right car tuning modifications. The exterior package consists of a polyurethane front lip extension along with the removal of all stock reflectors. In the rear they installed the new “challenge” diffuser, and stunning BBS wheels that really make this BMW E93 Convertible unique. The 20 inch BBS LM chrome wheels come wrapped in Nitto Invo performance tires and fit perfectly while matching the exterior silver paint job. In the next few months IND will complete the car with an Eisenmann Sport exhaust system, Rogue short shifter kit, and aftermarket shift knob and boot. Although performance numbers were not released yet, as it sits now the standard numbers for the IND Silverstone II BMW E93 Convertible are a 4.0 liter V8 that produces 414 hp and 295 ft-lbs of torque. Since IND has an exclusive portfolio of cars, the styling kit is not going to be a mass produced modified car, however one that is built uniquely for their clients.
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August 6, 2009 | CATEGORIES: BMW
Details on the G-Power BMW X5 Typhoon RS have been released, and it is currently the most powerful BMW X5 in the world based off the xDrive48i. From the factory it is powered by a 4.8 liter engine, and after the tuning performed by G-Power, performance numbers were increased by an amazing 270 hp and 475 Nm of torque. Resulting with a final output of 625 hp at 6,100 rpm, and 700 Nm of torque at 5,300 rpm. The upgrades include the latest G-Power SK III RS Supercharger that has a 1.0 bar boost pressure, new internal engine parts, engine electronics, ECU tuning, and a modified transmission. The BMW X5 Typhoon RS can sprint from 0 to 62 mph in 4.5 seconds, 0 to 124 mph in 16 seconds, and has an overall top speed of 177 mph.
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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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