BMW M5 and M6 by Hartge with 642 HP
German tuner Hartge introduces a power package for the new F10 BMW M5 and M6 Coupe.
The German aftermarket specialists take the standard S63Tu 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8 engine and increase its power output 550 horsepower to 642, and torque from 501 lb-ft of torque to 597. In real world performance, the F10 M5 is expected to run from standstill to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and has a top speed of 190 mph (305 km/h).
The standard exhaust system has also been upgraded to a stainless steel unit (only for the M5) which gives the car a growling sound.
Also specific for the M5, the tuners included a new front spoiler lip made of fiberglass that contrasts beautifully with the black paint. Hartge 21 inch alloy wheels Type Classic II were fitted to the M5, along with a sports suspension lowered by 25 mm at the front and 200 mm at the rear.
Other visual upgrades include carbon fiber mirror cases, aluminum pedals and other interior touches.
First tuned BMW M135i with 384 hp
Sport Auto’s Christian Gebhardt takes a tuned BMW M135i to the Hockenheim race track. The M135i was tuned by Versus Performance and it provides a first taste at what the tuning scene is about to get in the coming years.
The German tuner gave 384 hp to the M135i which now runs a lap time of 1:13.5 minutes at Hockenheim, only six tenths of a second slower than the 1M Coupe.
A new set of sports suspensions from KW were fitted to the car at 1,799 euros for the Variant 3 and 2,499 euros for the KW Clubsport Coilovers 2-Way.
Additional power can be added to the M135i’s six-cylinder engine via a performance module that will bring the total power to 412 horsepower. The price for the upgrade? 1,899 euros which goes together with the upgraded exhaust system that costs 4,599 euros.
Here is the video from Hockenheimring:
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BMW M Performance at the Essen Motor Show 2012
Just a few weeks after the triple triumph at the German Touring Car Masters (DTM), the BMW appearance at the Essen Motor Show 2012 is inspired by the brand’s sensationally successful comeback season. The current BMW M Performance range is presented at the international tuning fair, celebrating the success of BMW in the driver, team and manufacturer rankings.
The retrofit products from the program of Original BMW Accessories perfectly exemplify the intensive transfer of technology from motor racing. The range of products from the areas of drive, suspension, aerodynamics and cockpit is currently being extended to other BMW models.
At the Essen Motor Show from December 1st – 9th 2012, visitors will be able to see the world premiere of the BMW M Performance accessories for the new BMW 3 Series Touring (available from April 2013). There will also be an attractive program of activities to create DTM atmosphere and motor racing flair at the exhibition stand, which covers a surface area of approximately 480 square metres. For example trade fair visitors will be able to take part in the “Pit Stop Challenge”, demonstrating their tyre-changing skills on a DTM racing car or be able to obtain BMW DTM driver’s original signatures at one of the autograph sessions.
“BMW M Performance accessories create a link between our cars on the race track and the sporty BMW serial production models,” says DTM driver Martin Tomcyzk. As the driver of the BMW M Performance Accessories DTM for the BMW Team RMG, the 2011 DTM champion contributed to the overall victory of BMW in the manufacturer rankings. BMW M Performance products are created specifically for each model and produced in close collaboration with BMW M GmbH. This means that BMW drivers who are racing enthusiasts and especially value high performance are able to profit from longstanding experience and race-winning expertise when they opt for a BMW M Performance product. What is more, the BMW M Performance range is characterised by authentic design and uncompromising premium quality.
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Manhart MH1 S Biturbo with 465 hp
Manhart racing unveils the MH1 S Biturbo, a tuning program based on the BMW 1 Series M Coupe. The tuning kit includes upgrades to both the design of the car and power output. Using a new air guide with a carbon airbox and custom downpipes, along with ECU remapping, the MH1 S Biturbo now output 465 horsepower, or 125 more ponies than the standard model.
Upgrades to the exterior body include a custom MHR front spoiler, carbon motor cowl and trunk lid, and a redesigned diffuser. The car sits on 9×20 front wheels with Continental Sport Contact 5P 245/30 ZR20 tires and the 10.5×20 rear wheels wrapped around in 295/25 ZR20 high performance tires.
Inside, the standard seats are out and the BMW Performance ones are in. To display more relevant information to the driver, Manhart installed an additional MHR display.
Here is a photo gallery, along with the full press release.
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Transformation Complete: BMW 335 Coupe by IND
Chicago-based IND delivers a new exciting BMW project to one of their customers. The 335i Coupe goes through an extensive tuning program that gave the car both a power boost and an improved dynamics and looks. Let’s have a look at the parts and mods that went into this special project:
Performance:
GIAC Stage 2
Brembo GT 355/345
AR Design Catted Downpipes
AR Design Stage 1 Secondary Oil Cooler
AR Design Oil Catch Can
AMS FMIC
Bastuck Quad Exhaust
Borla Catless Midpipes
Forge Diverter Valves
KW V1 Coilovers
Stett CAI v.1
Stett Charge Pipe
Cosmetic:
BMW Super Bild Of The Day: Dinan E39 M5 S3
I really don’t specifically care for a burnout. As a matter of truth, it’s a waste of tires, puts undue pressure on the clutch and drivetrain, and at the finish of it all says extremely little about the capability of the auto doing a unhappy display of force.
It is different nevertheless when the car behind the cloud of smoke is an E39 M5 putting down 621 horsepower and sounds like a Nascar.
Enter Steve Dinan and his Dinan Engineering E39 M5 S3. A Supercharged, fire breathing beast of an M5 that could embarrass most sports activities automobiles and does so in total comfort. Some of you might identify the name Dinan as the world class American LeMans Series BMW engine builder for teams this kind of as Chip Ganassi Racing, who subsequently won final year’s 24 hours of Daytona. Yep, that guy!
Dinan begins with an already amazing E39 M5 and then adds his S3 kit ($ twenty,000) to make an previously remarkable vehicle even more so. But as with any Dinan tuning package, the concentrate is on reliability, driveability and when named on, the ability to make most cars disappear into your rear view mirror.
Fancy a Dinan tuned BMW M5 capable of roasting Michelin tires into a pile of molten rubber? Hit the resource link.
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