11 September 2013
Tuningwerk has announced their latest project based on the new BMW 1-Series M135i. The top-of-range model received styling and performance upgrades turning it into a real small beast.
The 3.0 liter twin-turbocharged I6 originally produces 320HP (235 kW) and 450Nm (333 lb-ft) of torque. It can be boosted from 360HP (265 kW) to 450HP (331 kW) thanks to a sports exhaust system with a down pipe with 200 cells cat, modified turbo charger, an enlarged intercooler and an ECU re-map. Tuningwerk a
10 September 2013
BMW has unveiled the production ready 2014 i8 super car at the 2013 IAA in Frankfurt. This is the first plug-in hybrid vehicle from the BMW Group and world’s most forward-looking sports car. It features the revolutionary interpretation of BMW’s hallmark driving pleasure and groundbreaking premium character cle
05 September 2013
Dragtimesinfo has published a video - BMW M6 G-Power SKIII with 750HP making several starts versus Alpina B6 with 540HP, Nissan GT-R AMS Alpha 12+ with 1500HP, BMW M6 ESS VT3+ with 950HP and Porsche Cayenne II Turbo S with 550HP.
The first start is against the B6, which set personal absolute record on ¼ mile – 12.807 seconds, but it wasn’t enough to beat the 210HP more powerful M6 G-Power, which finished the 1 mile race in 30.499 seco
04 September 2013
Here are the first two official photos of the production-ready 2014 BMW i8. The supercar will make its official debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, next week. Immediately after the manufacturer has released a video teaser, the first two official pictures of the car have surfaced.
The scissor doors make a big impression, but the interior is a lot like the current BMW models. There are digital instrument clusters and a blue circle around the logo on the steering wheel.
2014 BMW i8 is
02 September 2013
BMW has published a teaser video clip of the upcoming i8 supercar. The manufacturer has recently revealed the i3 and now it is turn to i8. BMW i8 Concept was introduced back in 2011 and we didn’t expect it to reach production, but the manufacturer obviously has something different in mind.
The 2014 i8 will be the second supercar of BMW since the M1, which was built in 1978 with the cooperation of Lamborghini.
2014 BMW i8 is powered by a 1.5 liter three-cylinder TwinPower Turbo petrol
02 September 2013
Hamann has introduced their latest project based on BMW X3 F25. There are a lot of ECU re-maps for the whole engine range as well as styling accessories.
The exterior boasts a set of 9J x 21” ANNIVERSARY EVO one-piece wheels fitted with 265/30 ZR21Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R tires. There are also multispoke designs in 9 x 22” size for the front and 10.5J x 22” for the rear axle. The stance is further improved by lowering the ride by 35mm.
Hamann offers ECU optimization kits for the
30 August 2013
BMW has announced the top-of-range diesel model for the all-new 2014 X5. The M50d is expected to hit the European market on November 16th. Boasting the world’s most powerful six-in-line diesel engine, suspension technology with hallmark M precision-tuning and aerodynamically honed exterior features, the BMW X5 M50d combines superior dynamics on the road with unimpeachable traction off the beaten track.
The engine is the well-known and world’s most powerful diesel – 3.0 liter three-
30 August 2013
BMW has announced a new range of Individual accessories for the 2014 X5. The elegant design, luxurious ambience and exclusive character of the SAV (sports activity vehicle) are now strengthened by the new accessories.
The manufacturing processes behind the BMW Individual products developed for the new BMW X5 are underpinned by precision craftsmanship and longstanding experience in working with choice materials. The design and finish of these products reflect a striving for perfection and
29 August 2013
Chris Harris made a test drive of the recently announced 2013 Alpina B3 based on BMW 3-Series F30 335i (saloon). The powerful saloon comes with some styling upgrades and significantly improved engine.
The engine is the well-known 3.0 liter twin-turbocharged petrol - 410HP (310 kW) at 5,500RPM and 598Nm (442 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to an 8-speed automatic ZF gearbox sending power to the rear wheels. 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 306 km/h (190 mph). The fuel consum
26 August 2013
The German based tuning specialists at BBM Motorsport are introducing their latest work done on the BMW E91 330d. The main highlight here is that this BMW’s power output was increased from 231 horsepower (170 kW) to a 274 horsepower (201 kW) and the maximum torque from 520 Nm (384 lb-ft) to 659 Newton meters (488 lb-ft).
This power enhancement was achieved via the utilization of BBM chip tuning system. The latter was developed on the basis of the company’s own Dynojet 224xLC performance t
22 August 2013
G-Power has announced their latest project based on BMW M6 F13 (Coupe version). It comes with a number of upgrades including G-POWER Bi-Tronik III V2 performance package, new brakes, suspension, wheels and styling modifications.
The 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8 is boosted to 710HP (522 kW) at 6,000RPM and 890Nm (656 lb-ft) at 4,800RPM of torque. This is an increase of 150HP and 210Nm. However, there is a “softer” version with 640HP (471 kW) and 777Nm (573 lb-ft). 0-200 km/h in 10.8 seconds
22 August 2013
BMW has revealed some information about a hybrid version of the big X5 SAV. The new X5 eDrive will be exhibited at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. Still, the vehicle is only a concept, but probably like most of the manufacturer’s Concepts, the X5 eDrive will actually go in production.
The hybrid powertrain includes a TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder petrol engine and an electric motor with 95HP (70 kW) getting energy from a lithium-ion battery pack installed underneath the load area. BMW X5 eDrive can be recha
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