The guys from ATT Autotechnik have taken the BMW M3 which is one of their favorite sports cars, and released a new tuning kit to increase the performance. For years the BMW M3 has been a track icon, without a doubt being the most powerful model of the BMW 3-series. ATT Autotechnik decided that it could use an extra boost under the hood, so they aimed to reach a pleasing 500 horsepower. With the addition of a built turbo compressor and ECU tuning, the BMW M3 convertible was able to reach 345 hp on the dyno. ATT dubbed it the “Thunderstorm” while improving the cars exterior styling as well.
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Vivid Racing BMW 135i
The latest project from Vivid Racing has been completed on the BMW 135i which received several modifications to try and hang with their previous Porsche Twin-Turbo project. Not only does the car perform inside, but looking good on the exterior was also a requirement. Vivid Racing hooked it up with a new aero kit from iCarbon, featuring a new front lip, aggressive rear diffuser, mirror covers, and trunk lip spoiler all made of carbon fiber. Becoming even more popular in the tuning scene are car wraps to give the vehicles a unique look, while also protecting the paint. This BMW 135i was wrapped in a Battleship Gray car wrap that can be peeled off at any time. Vehicle wraps are an investment worth checking out because they can last up to 5 years, and are priced at a fraction of what it costs to paint a new high end car.
Lumma Design BMW M5 CLR RS
Here we have a BMW M5 modified by the tuning firm Lumma Design, in collaboration with the popular BMW tuners G-Power and they named it the Lumma CLR RS. Both tuning companies were able to increase the performance significantly, with final numbers showing 730 hp and 700 Nm of torque. The M5 is able to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in just 4.2 seconds, reach 200 km/h in 10 seconds, and 300 km/h in 29.5 seconds. An astounding top speed number for the Lumma Design BMW M5 CLR RS shows it is capable of 367.4 km/h. These impressive figures are from a G-Power compressor system with ASA radial compressor, new exhaust system with 105 mm exhaust pipes, and 100 cells racing catalysts.
Prior Design BMW M6
The German tuners from Prior Design have released a refined BMW M6 with the project name PD550. Previously tuning a Porsche 997 Turbo, Mini Cooper S, and Jaguar XJR models, the BMW M6 received a new custom made body kit. The kit consists of a new front bumper, rear bumper, side skirts, and front fenders. Equipped with large multi-spoke black wheels measuring 20×9 and 20×10.5, the PD550 BMW M6 really stands out. The wheels are also available in a 21″ model, and both come wrapped with 255/35ZR20 or 21 tires in the front, and 285/30ZR20 or 21 tires in the rear. Giving the car a wider stance, the body kit by Prior Design widens the BMW M6 by 80 mm. Now combine the large wheels, wide-body kit, lowered suspension, and you will have a true monster on the road.
Kneibler Autotechnik BMW E46 M3 Coupe
Recently released by Kneibler Autotechnik is their version of the BMW E46 M3 Coupe with some increased performance and an interesting wheel package. Under the hood the car tuning company offers a supercharger using a compressor kit, and a charge air cooler with adequate software to optimize the setup. The supercharger performance upgrade for the BMW M3 E46 Coupe was installed by the famous tuning firm G-POWER, and the supercharger is from ASA TurboMex. These performance improvements are priced at 13,000 euro, and for an additional 1,350 euro, Kneibler Autotechnik will mount a sport exhaust made from high quality steel. After the complete tuning kit is installed, the BMW E46 M3 has final output figures of 459 hp and 498 Nm of torque.
Manhart Racing BMW Z4 5.0-liter V10 Engine
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.
Vorsteiner GTS3 BMW E92/90 M3
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.
IND Silverstone II BMW E93 Convertible
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.
G-Power BMW X5 Typhoon RS
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.
Hartge BMW 116d
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.
G-Power BMW Z4
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.
G-Power BMW M3 Tornado
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.