September 13, 2010 | CATEGORIES: BMW
The G-Power tuning specialists have released this new BMW X5 M Typhoon project that features a wide body kit for the Sport Activity Vehicle. This BMW SAV also received a power increase from the notorious tuners, which optimized the efficiency of the 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8. G-Power hooked up the BMW X5 M with a new air flow system that improves the cooling by 15%, and as a result boosts the power figures to 725 hp at 6,000 rpm, and 890 Nm of torque at 1,500 rpm. At higher rpm’s the torque has been limited to 1,000 Nm, while the X5 transmission needed modifications to handle the increase of power.
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August 21, 2010 | CATEGORIES: BMW
It’s been a while since we’ve seen a G-Power tuning project, however new records have been set with the release of the four door BMW M5 Hurricane RR. At the track the car was able to reach an amazing 372 km/h, with a 0 to 100 k/h time of just 4.35 seconds. Contributing to the world’s fastest sedan title is a redesigned twin supercharger system consisting of ASAT1-316 units, and new internals for the 10-cylinder powerplant. G-Power used the precisely balanced and lightweight MAHLE forged pistons to give them lower compression while improving strength. The result is 800 horsepower and 800 Nm of torque after a final ECU remap to the BMW M5 Hurricane RR.
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June 7, 2010 | CATEGORIES: BMW
Thanks to BMW Motorsport team’s win at the 24 Hours of Nurburgring endurance race in 2010, G-Power released two new vehicles. The BMW M3 GT2 S, represented G-Power’s aim to appeal to BMW fans worldwide in a vehicle similar to the Porsche 911 GT3 RS. Meanwhile, G-Power showcased their tuning abilities with the BMW M3 Tornado CS for the public, a slightly less powerful version of the GT2. Their press release described both as street legal ticketed with the €10,800 SK II CS supercharger upgrade, the same as the Alpina B6 GT3.
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January 13, 2010 | CATEGORIES: BMW
The German based tuners G-Power have released the ultimate performance package for the all new BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M models. Based off the G-Power Typhoon wide-body kit, the tuning company redesigned this aero kit to render 15 percent more cooling efficiency. From the factory the BMW X5 M and X6 M carry the 4.4-liter V8 bi-turbo engine, and the performance was increased 45 hp to a total of 600 horsepower. Starting at the front is the main attraction that can’t be overlooked, the front skirt made entirely of carbon fiber. Replacing the stock front body parts all together, the new air inlets in the bumper give the SUV an aggressive look.
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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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