G-Power strikes again, this time with their latest tuning project based on the BMW X6 M, called the Typhoon S. The BMW SUV received a body kit similar to the Typhoon S X5 M, featuring an new front bumper, vented hood, carbon fiber rear diffuser, and new sport springs to drop the car 30 mm. This aftermarket body kit is priced at 6,990 EUR from G-Power, who is known to be one of the more expensive tuners around. However these days, you pay for what you get, and the quality of G-Power products is like no other, they are a top of the line manufacturer. The wheels you see here are a set of 23-inch Silverstone RS alloys, wrapped in high performance Michelin tires, and priced at 8,865 EUR.
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Kelleners BMW 5-Series M Sports
Here we have another tuning kit for the BMW 5-Series brought to us by Kelleners Sport. The works are included in the package, consisting of a new aero kit, performance tuning, suspension parts, and interior improvements. The German tuner did a proper tuning job with this M sport BMW 5-series. Power has been boosted around 20 percent for all models under the 5-series. Starting with the 520d, figures increased to 218 PS and 450 Nm of torque, while the 535i now puts out 367 PS and 480 Nm of torque.
Alpina BMW B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Tuning company Alpina released their BMW B5 Bi-Turbo Touring edition at the Geneva Auto Show this week. The car is based on the BMW F10 5-series 550i, and challenges the BMW M5 with some new and old features. Almost a year ago, Alpina revealed the B5 biturbo sedan version, and still today it is ahead of the M5, while the new touring or wagon style features mostly the same specifications. It comes powered by the 4.4-liter V8, which is twin turbocharged, and tuned to produce 507 PS and 700 Nm of torque. These numbers are precisely 100 PS and 100 Nm of torque more than the 5-series. At the track, the ZF eight-speed Switch-Tronic automatic gearbox allows the BMW B5 to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds. The top speed has been limited to 300 km/h by Alpina, while the fuel economy drops to 10.9 liters per 100km/h. Pricing for these modifications start at €98,800.
Tom Coronel starting the 2011 WTCC for BMW
It has been announced that Tom Coronel will start the 2011 World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) in a BMW 320 TC. The Dutch driver has been a competitor in the WTCC for six seasons now, and is excited to get started on his next challenge in the BMW. After a two day testing period with the new BMW 320 TC at the Vallelunga track near Rome, Tom Coronel said, “the new 1.6 litre turbo engine has a great throttle response and provides a lot of power.” He is very confident about this upcoming season, however new regulations have forced BMW Motorsports to modify their WTCC cars. After the customizations, the BMW still holds the 1.6-liter turbo engine, producing around 315 horsepower.
Kelleners Sport BMW 5 Series M
The car tuning firm Kelleners Sport have now released another package for the BMW 5 Series M, which tunes both the 535i and 520d models. These cars will displayed at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, and Kelleners guarantees a 20 percent gain of power for the petrol and diesel engines. For the petrol powered 535i, the power output was raised from 306 hp to 367 horsepower, with torque increased from 400 to 480 Nm. Meanwhile, the 520d diesel engine was boosted from 184 hp to 218 horsepower, and a final torque output of 450 Nm. Styling modifications for the BMW 5 Series M came next.
G-Power BMW M5 Hurricane GS LPG Powered
Here is the latest car tuning project from G-Power, the new BMW M5 Hurricane GS. All of the G-Power Hurricane cars have been impressive, but this M5 holds the title for the world’s fasts LPG (liquid petroleum gas) powered car. Based of the BMW M5 E60, the Hurricane GS features a SK II package consisting of the LPG conversion, twin ASA superchargers, water-cooled intercooler, and a remapped ECU. With these modifications the custom 5.0-liter V10 power plant produces 660 PS and 650 Nm of torque. The amazing performance numbers allow the BMW M5 Hurricane to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.6 seconds, hit 200 km/h in 11.4 seconds, and accomplish an overall top speed of 333 km/h to set a world record.
Prior Design BMW E92 Wide Body Kit
The German tuning company Prior Design has revealed a new wide body kit for the BMW E92 3-Series Coupe, which makes it look similar to a M3. Starting at a base price of €2,999, the modifications definitely look reasonable. This widebody kit fits all the E92 Coupes, and has been developed from Duraflex, “a very flexible and extremely stable material”, says the company. Aftermarket parts include a new front bumper with larger intakes, custom bonnet, and a similar M3 GT2 racecar hood with integrated air vents. New side skirts with a lower profile continue the aggressive look of this BMW, while wider wheel arches and new rear bumper with diffuser round out the package.
G-Power BMW M6 Hurricane RR
G-Power never ceases to amaze us, this time with the new BMW M6 Hurricane RR, which they claim to be the world’s fastest four seat coupe. Based off the factory BMW M6 Coupe, this Hurricane RR adopted the V10 twin supercharged engine found in the previous M5 Hurricane RR, that produces 800 horsepower around 7,500 rpm and 800 Nm of torque at 5,000 rpm. At the track, the 0 to 100 km/h was a little slow because of traction problems, but was still less than 4.35 seconds, however the 200 km/h mark was reached in 9.5 seconds, and in just 24.9 seconds it accomplished 300 km/h. Performance upgrades aren’t the only thing found on this BMW M6, G-Power hooked it up with some styling options next.
Prestige BMW X600 Styling Kit
Here is the latest work released by the British tuners at Prestige Styling, a modified BMW X6 called the X600. This comes to us after Prestige recently launched their original BMW X6 tuning kit in the spring. It features a new front and rear bumper, vented bonnet, side vents, redesigned front spoiler, and additional air intakes. These deliver a more aggressive appearance, while LED daytime running lights were added, along with the original fog lights and PDCs. The BMW X600 keeps the factory upper body lines, however the lower sections have been custom designed to strengthen the look. Remodeled front wheel archers give the SUV additional width, and side skirts extend lower with a stainless steel step plate, while the rear door panel and wheel arches continue to emphasize a wider BMW X6.
G-Power BMW X5 M Typhoon
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.
Hartge BMW X1
More tuning packages are becoming available for many of BMW’s SUV lines. H. Hartge GmbH & Co KG has released just that. A new package for the BMW X6 M is now offered for increased horse power, torque, and made out of reliable quality parts. Hartge Co not only upgraded their X6, but has made similar packages available for the entire BMW X1 line. Coming off the assembly line, you would find either a 1.8 or 2.0 litre engine and about 143Hp. For all those that feel it isn’t quite enough, Hartge offers a performance exhaust package, upgraded 2-part aluminum pedal set along with aluminum footrest, custom 3-spoke steering wheel with emblem, and a special Hartge emblem for those tuning fanatics that like their upgrades known. Hartge kits may also include a stainless-steel rear silencer with a round tailpipe, and even a set of springs for those that desire a 30mm drop.
Andrew Bynum’s Pimped Out BMW M6
Being a professional basketball player definitely has its perks, and here we have Andrew Bynum of the Los Angeles Lakers showing off his pimped out BMW M6. Out of all the cars he could have picked with his $13.8 million a year salary for the 2010-2011 season, he decided to go with a BMW M6. Personally, I would have just ordered a Bugatti with that kind of money, but the modifications Bynum went with were worth the time. He chose G-Power to increase the performance with a stage 3 kit consisting of a new supercharger system, ECU tuning, and exhaust system. The result is over 800 horsepower in this custom M6, much more than the factory 500 hp, and he didn’t stop there.