Archive for the ‘3 Series’ Category

2011 M3 Frozen Gray Coupe

Jun
28
2011 M3 Frozen Gray Coupe 2011 M3 Frozen Gray Coupe is almost ready for the US market. Only 30 units will be made of the exclusive M3 Frozen Gray Coupe. The car is finished in a ultra-stylish matte-gray paint job and unique Fox Red / Black bi-color high-end leather interior finish. The engine is the same like in an ordinary M3 - 4.0-liter V8 with 420 hp fitted with a M Double Clutch Transmission (M DCT). The acceleration is astonishing - 0 - 60 mph in 4.5 seconds, which is 0.2 better than the manual transmission ( 0-60mph in 4.7 seconds 6-speed manual). Furthermore, the limited-edition BMW features the M3 Competition Package, which adds a set of 19" wheels, 10mm lowering, standard Electronic Damping Control with enhanced programming, and higher-threshold programming for the M Dynamic Mode. The 2011 BMW M3 Frozen Gray Coupe will be priced at $77 ...

Interview with Jeff Koons about BMW M3 GT2 Art

Jun
23
Interview with Jeff Koons about BMW M3 GT2 Art The 24h Le Mans race was on 14th June 2010, when BMW M3 GT2 Art car made its excellent performance. The vehicle caught the eye of the spectators on the track. The race was difficult and one of the two cars of BMW – N78 M3 GT2 piloted by Jörg Müller (DE), Augusto Farfus (BR) and Uwe Alzen (DE), finished sixth in the LM GT2 class, the Art Car with Dirk Werner (DE), Dirk Müller (DE) and Andy Priaulx (GB) at the wheel, had to retire early. BMW M3 GT2 Art has 4.0-liter V8 engine under the bonnet delivering 500bhp. The suspension has a racing set-up as well as the brakes and significant weight reduction. With such power and low weight, the race car runs from stand still to 160 km/h in 3.4 seconds. Although that there was a chance for better performance, Jeff Koons is ...

M3 E92 Stoptech

Jun
16
M3 E92 Stoptech BMW M3 is a unique platform, which offers a perfect base for tuning. Now APP Europe present their project called - M3 Stopchtech. The main goal of the tuning company is improving performance of the vehicle by boosting the engine, install bigger brakes and reduce the weight. The tuning package features 19" ATS Racelight rims fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport 2 performance tires. The brake kit consists of anodized 6-piston callipers and two-piece 380×35mm disks, at the rear axle the car is equipped with 4-piston and 355×32mm disks. Another upgrade is fitting a KW club-sport suspension to grant superb handling and high speeds in the corners. M3 Stoptech has an Akrapovic titanium evolution system and titanium exhaust unit with sport metal catalysts lighten the renowned Bavarian car with another 23 kg. The V8 under the bonnet is already enough mighty, but Stoptech squeezed another 30hp ...

M3 GTS-R

M3 GT2 Art

Jun
02
M3 GT2 Art M3 GT2 Art Car is the latest creation of the famous designer - Jeff Koons. The original E92 M3 was homologated to take part at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France on June 12-13, 2010. The Art car was introduced on June 1 in front of 300 VIP guests in the Centre Pompidou. At the next day, M3 GT2 Art is available to examine between 11 AM to 9 PM Jeff Koons said: “These race cars are like life, they are powerful and there is a lot of energy,”. “You can participate with it, add to it and let yourself transcend with its energy. There is a lot of power under that hood and I want to let my ideas transcend with the car – it’s really to connect with that power”, he commented. In April 2010, BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen announced the driver ...

G-POWER M3 TORNADO CS and M3 GT2 S

May
27
G-POWER M3 TORNADO CS and M3 GT2 S G-Power M3 Tornado CS and G-Power M3 GT2 S are unveiled by the famous tuning company. The monsters have 600 horsepower under the bonnet, which are provided by V8 with mounted supercharger. The supercharger system is  SK II CS, a high-performance ASA T1-522 radial compressor with dual-flow carbon air intake, substantial cast aluminum charge air cooler, cast aluminum airbox as well as a special titanium exhaust unit. The G-Power versions have weight reduction of approximately 150 kg each, so the overall weight is less than 1 500kg. On the GT2 S conversion, these figures are achieved through a full carbon body kit, which packs a new front skirt, rear skirt,  ultra-lightweight wings, redesigned carbon front lip and a multi-part carbon rear spoiler. The car is equipped with a set of 20" 3-part SILVERSTONE RS forged wheels fitted with MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup sports tires ...

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics –1630 km on a single tank of fuel

May
25
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics –1630 km on a single tank of fuel BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Saloon achieved 1630 km on a single tank of fuel - the distance between UK and Munich and back. The man behind the steering wheel was motoring journalist and TV presenter Tom Ford. He idn’t use efficient driving techniques such as coasting or drive deliberately slowly. Besides that, the new BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Saloon proved that the official combined figure of 68.9mpg and CO2 emissions of only 109g/km is real. On his way to Munich, Tom achieved 75.9 mpg, and he didn’t drop the fuel consumption below 65 mpg for the entire journey. The average speed was 59.3 mph and the car achieved 68.9 mpg overall. “I was prepared for this car to fail in the real world. I was wrong. Although I did try and be careful and drive in a feather-footed manner,  I did cruise at a reasonable 65ish mph on ...

Alpina B3 S Bi-Turbo – 400hp and 540Nm

May
21
Alpina B3 S Bi-Turbo – 400hp and 540Nm Alpina B3 S Bi-Turbo is now available for sale in UK. The first deliveries will start in July. Alpina reworked the famous 3.0 lire straight-six engine, which originally in BMW 335i develops 306 hp, but now in B3 S Bi-Turbo, it makes 400hp at 6000 rpm and mighty torque of 540 Nm at 4500 rpm. The car has an astonishing acceleration, 0 to 62 mph in 4.7 seconds and top speed of 186 mph ( 299 km/h ). Furthermore, the car does 29.1 mpg combined and CO2 of 224 g/km. The engine put all the power on the road through six-speed automatic transmission. Alpina B3 S Bi-Turbo features aerodynamics kit, which includes front spoiler and rear diffuser. To finish the conversation, Alpina adds a lightweight alloys borrowed from the B7 sedan. The new B3 S Bi-Turbo is available as a choice of Saloon, Touring, Coupe and Covertible ...

M3 E92 Emotionwheels – V8 Bi-Turbo 707 PS

May
19
M3 E92 Emotionwheels – V8 Bi-Turbo 707 PS E92 M3 by Emotion-Wheels features carbon-fiber bonnet, 19" Wasabi matte black alloy wheel with polished outer ring. Additionaly, the car is lowered by adding H&R sports suspension set and upgraded sport exhaust system from stainless steel or titanium. The performance is boosted by swapping the engine with new V8 bi-turbo developing the amazing 707 PS.  Emotion-Wheels did not release any performance data. The original E92 M3 with mighty 4.0 liter V8 delivering 420hp accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds, so the new one is expected to be under 4 and top speed over 300 km/h. There is no doubt, that BMW E92 M3 by Emotion-Wheels will scare most of the people on the public roads....

BMW M3 E92 GT2 won the 2010 24 hours Nurburgring

May
17
BMW M3 E92 GT2 won the 2010 24 hours Nurburgring No. 25 BMW M3 GT2 won the 24h Nurburgring race. Audi and Porsche dominated most of the time, but BMW ended up on top after 154 laps in the annual Nurburgring 24 Hours. The No. 25 BMW Team Schnitzer M3 GT2 of of Jorg Müller, Augusto Farfus, Uwe Alzen and Pedro Lamy took the win, in spite of an radiator change and gearbox concerns. Porsche GT3 R Hybrid was the leader up until the 22nd hour, but the car had a engine problems. The race was over for Jörg Bergmeister, Richard Lietz, Marco Holzer and Martin Ragginger. The reliable BMW took the lead and the victory in a weekend that was dominated by Audi and Porsche teams. The No. 26 Schnitzer BMW of Dirk Müller, Dirk Werner, Dirk Adorf and Andy Priaulx managed to recover from  a first-hour ...

BMW E92 M3 GTS priced at 136 850 Euro

May
13
BMW E92 M3 GTS priced at 136 850 Euro The original E92 M3 boasts 420hp from its powerful naturally aspirated 4.0 liter V8 engine. The GTS version is boosted to 450 hp, which makes 112.5hp per liter displacement. The power-to-weight ratio is also improved, by lowering the gross weight of M3, now the figure is 3.4 kg per hp. Almost perfect for a racing car, but lets not forget that M3 GTS is street legal. Furthermore, the 7-speed M Dual Clutch Gearbox is re-tuned for maximum performance. The suspension is also revised. With these upgrades - GTS accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and the top speed is 305 km/h. “The BMW M3 is an icon and internationally synonymous with the highest level of dynamics. Our aim was to develop a model variant that would prove its outstanding potential both on the road and at club sport racing events. The BMW ...

Manhart E92 M3

May
10
Manhart E92 M3 The Manhart M3 Coupe has mighty V10 under the bonnet, which is got directly from M5. Besides that the engine is tuned to deliver 550hp, so M3C can compete significantly fast cars like Porsche Turbo or GT2. The transmission is 7-speed SMG and the differential are also taken from M5. With such characteristics the Manhart M3 Coupe is incredibly fast. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and the top speed is 344 km/h ( a bit over 213 mph). The suspension includes Bilstein PSS10-Coilovers and BBS Challenge R-wheels in dimensions 9Jx20” ET20 with 245/30 ZR20 at the front and 10.5Jx20” ET20 with 295/25 ZR20 at the rear. The aerodynamics improvement consist of ew front and rear spoiler, a diffuser, a roof spoiler, a Front sheet cover and an air collector. Inside it features performance heated seats and steering wheel, carbon fiber trim and ...