Archive for the ‘M 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 $77 600, including $875 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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....

AC Schnitzer X6 M

May
18
AC Schnitzer X6 M AC Schnitzer BMW X6M is one of the latest projects of the company. It is based on X6M powered by V8 bi-turbo petrol engine with 555hp. The performance upgrades include removing the Vmax limiter and a sports exhaust. Additionally, the SAC features carbon fibre AC Schnitzer engine styling, sports rear silencer with two chromed “Sports Trim“ tailpipe trims in right/left combination. The ACS body kit includes front spoiler, rear roof spoiler, rear wing, rear diffuser and design elements for the front skirt, chromed front grille and extended wheel arches. Carbon Bonnet Vents with chromed centre web is available as an option. Inside ACS X6M features peedometer and rev counter with AC Schnitzer logo, white dials, red pointers and red lighting. Furthermore, the vehicle has carbon interior trim, ACS steering wheel, aluminium cover for the i-Drive system controller, aluminium footrest and pedal set, and velour foot mats, ...

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 ...

BMW M5 E60

May
03
BMW M5 E60 In expectation of the new M5 with model code F10, we can look a little back to revise the old M5 E60. It has been 25 year since the first M5 was launched. The three generations - E28, E34 and E39 were sold in more than 35 000 units. E28 M5 is powered by 3.5 liter straight-six engine with code S36B35. It develops 286 PS and catapults from 0 to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds and the top speed is 246 km/h (153 mph) . The second generation is E34 M5, which has 3.6 liter straight-six with code S36B36, which delivers 315hp. Zero to 100 km/h are covered in 6.3 seconds and the top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155mph). In 1991, the engine displacement was increased to 3.8 litres with the S38B38. The bigger engine develops 340 hp. The classic discipline 0-100 km/h is covered in 5.9 secs ...

Vorsteiner GTRS3 M3 Widebody Coupe

Apr
28
Vorsteiner GTRS3 M3 Widebody Coupe A real masterpiece - thats right description for the Vorsteiner GTRS3 M3 Widebody Coupe. The model will be limited just to 100 units all over the world. The new wide body kit is reshaped version of the already known Vorsteiner GTS pack. The aerodynamics package includes front bumper made of carbon fiber, GTRS3 front fenders, deeply sculpted carbon-made side skirts, carbon fiber extended rear quarter panels, and GTRS3 rear bumper also styled in carbon material. As we said the new wide body kit is refined Vorsteiner GTS pack, so the GTRS3 front bumper is a wider version of the GTS front spoiler. The GTRS3 side skirts merge with the extended rear quarter panels that house the huge 20" V-308 3-piece alloy rims fitted in high performance Michelin PS2 tires in the size 325/25 ZR20. The rear bumper is made of carbon fiber, like the other ...

Manhart M3 E92 Compressor

Apr
19
Manhart M3 E92 Compressor Manhart Racing is famous tuning company, which is settled in Germany. One of their latest creations is a new tuning program for BMW M3 E92 - the coupe version of the sports car. The tuning program for M3 E92 is divided in three stages. In the first stage, alredy powerful V8 is boosted to the whopping 515 horsepower by adding a supercharger at only 0.35 bar of presure. The second stage of tuning is increasing the boost to 0.50 bar and the engine now produces 585 hp. The last power stage - level 3, the car gets bigger compressor from ASA with supercharging pressure  of 0.67 bar and a specially engineered exhaust unit made of TITANIUM, which boasts 70 millimetre pipe diameter and two 200 cell race catalytic convertors. The result is just stunning - 655hp and top ...