BMW M3 Competition Package official details revealed

A few days ago we reported that the 2011 BMW M3 will get a new Competition Package. Not the German company revealed the official specification for the package. It will be offered for the coupe and sedan model and will be priced at $2,500.

The package further enhances the highly responsive chassis by installing a 10mm lower suspension and 19" wheels with greater offset for a wider track. Combined with remapped Electronic Damping Control and Dynamic Stability Control systems, the M3 with Competition Package is the best handling production M car ever built.

2010 BMW X6M by Hamann

Hamann MotorSport revealed a new customization program for the BMW X6 M. The exterior kit includes a new front bumper with LED daytime running lamps, tailpipe central rear muffler, a small rear spoiler, a fiberglass roof spoiler and 23" Ultra-light forged 3-pieced light-alloy wheel.

As for the engine, thanks to a recalibration of standard ECU the total output has been raised to 610 hp at 6000 rpm (up from a standard 555hp) and the peak torque to 780 Nm at 1500 - 5650 rpm (up from 680 NM). Top speed has also been increased to 180 mph.

And if this is not enough for you Hamann can go even further. With the addition of Sport high-performance catalysts, intermediate pipe with x-venturi, sport rear muffler with 4 tailpipes and optimized curve maps the output can be raised to 670 hp and the peak torque to 850 Nm at 1.500 - 5.650 rpm. In this case top speed is 183 mph.

2011 BMW 3-Series Coupe and Convertible

Moving the 335is on its standard 18-inch alloy wheels is the newly updated N54 twin-turbo straight-six engine and a seven-speed DCT dual-clutch transmission. Early reports show the power at 322 horsepower, but the engine-sharing Z4 sDrive35is is rated at 335 hp. The folks at Motor Authority suggested the discrepancy may be explained by the fact that the numbers for the 335is are coming from leaked Canadian documents – which may require slightly different tuning for emissions.

BMW M3 GTS Sold Out!

BMW’s Motorsport division has announced that every-single M3 GTS has found a owner, even if it was priced at €115.000. Deliveries will begin in May. However, BMW did not revealed how many units were produced.

BMW’s M division CEO, Kay Segler, said in a recent interview that he was surprised by the public’s reaction on the GTS. He and his team developed the lighter version M3 as a track-day car that can be driven on the public roads. However, demand exceeded all the expectation they had.

Thanks to extensive use of carbon fiber, the M3 GTS weights only 1,490kilos (190 less than a standard M3). And with 450 ponies under the hood, the GTS is faster than any M3 out there.

Vorsteiner V-MS Aerodynamic Package for the E92 BMW 3-Series

BMW owners can get their entry level luxury coupe to stand out with a little help from the American tuners at Vorsteiner thanks to their new simple yet effective aggressive V-MS aero package. The kit is made up of two lower lip extensions made from exotic carbon fiber at either end of the 3-Series’ front bumper and a new rear diffuser to go along with a variety of forged monoblock and three piece alloys measuring as much as 20 inches in diameter. [Read more...]

BMW adds seven-speed dual-clutch option to 2010 135i models

BMW has announced its 135i Coupe and Convertible models will be available with an optional seven-speed dual-clutch transmission for the 2010 model year. Marking the first time BMW’s seven-speed unit has been offered in the 1-Series, buyers can opt for the semi-automatic unit beginning in March. [Read more...]

2011 BMW 3-Series M-Sport Package

BMW has revealed details on the M-Sport package. The M-Sport package further accentuates the sporty lines of the 3-Series by offering a lowered sports suspension and BMW alloy wheels. The package allows owners to opt for an aerodynamics package that includes a modified front spoiler, rear spoiler and side skirts.

The The M-Sport package lets you choose from three sets of sport wheels measuring 18 and 19 inches in diameter, an M-Sport chassis and the BMW Individual High Gloss Shadow Line or black window frames with the exclusive "Le Mans Blue" paint being offered as an option. The interior gets sports seats covered in an exclusive Alcantara combination, aluminum interior trim finished in Glacier Silver, an M leather steering wheel, M door sills, M foot rest, and a M shift knob to complete the BMW Motorsports experience.

BMW M3 by Royal Muffler

2011 BMW 3 Series Coupe and Convertible

BMW has announced substantial enhancements to the 2011 3 Series Coupe and Convertible, including outstanding style updates for 328i and 335i models and a new engine for 335i models. The 2011 3 Series Coupe and Convertible models will go on sale in Spring 2010, and pricing will be announced closer to the on-sale date. [Read more...]

BMW 3-Series Coupe takes a plunge on a cliff; driver and passenger escapes unhurt

Remarkably, both the driver and his female companion escaped the cliff-flying episode without any serious injuries, although both of them know how incredibly fortunate they are to have all their appendages intact after such a terrible crash. [Read more...]

BMW iPhone M Power App

ALPINA B7 to join BMW lineup for 2011

Based on the latest generation of the BMW 7-Series, the B7 model will essential serve as the automaker’s de facto M7. Underhood the ALPINA B7 uses a modified version of BMW’s twin-turbocharged and direct injected 4.4L V8, generating 500 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. Sending power rearward via a six-speed sport automatic transmission, the B7 is capable of accelerating from 0-60 in 4.5 seconds. [Read more...]

BMW Z4 by Hartge

The BMW tuning specialists Hartge have just unveiled a new kit for the 2010 BMW Z4 Roadster that leaves the German engineered power plant alone and instead focuses on changing up the drop top’s looks with a new aero package and an assortment of stylish wheels as well as a few brilliant touches to the interior. [Read more...]

BMW 5 Series GT developing. Part 3

2011 BMW 5-Series by Racing Dynamics

Racing Dynamics is among the first tuner to reveal a tuning package for the 2011 BMW 5-Series. They are offering two different versions for their package: first is called R35 and is based on the 535i and the second one is called R50S and is based on the 550i.

The R50S will use a modified twin-turbo V8 that will deliver a total of 620 hp. Next to a new sport suspension and a rear-locking differential, top speed will also go up to 211.2 mph.

The second package, the R35 will deliver a total of 410-hp and 530 Nm of torque. The sprint from 0 to 60 mph will be made in 5,3 seconds (down from a standard 6 seconds).

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BMW Vision EfficientDynamics. Part 2

2010 BMW Z4 GT3

BMW Motorsport announced the GT3 version of the Z4 sportscar. The car will make its debut in 2010 and will compete in international and national championships in accordance with GT3 regulations, such as the FIA GT3 European Championship, International GT Open and the ADAC GT Masters.

The BMW Z4 GT3 is powered by a 4-liter, eight-cylinder engine equipped with a 408 ECU and a Power400 control unit. The engine delivers a total of 480 bhp and is mated to a sequential, six-speed gearbox.

Sales will begin in the second quarter of 2010.

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2010 BMW X6 M

2010 AC Schnitzer Z4 E89

Ready for its world premiere: the extensive product range for the BMW Z4 by AC Schnitzer. The Aachen-based tuning specialist has further optimised the brand-new classic from BMW, which has already received extensive accolades from the trade press.

The BMW Z4 as standard is far from under-powered. But as is well known, enthusiastic drivers can never have enough power. Sufficient reason then for AC Schnitzer to upgrade the Z4 3.5i Turbo to 286 km/h. With a power of 360 HP and an unladen weight of 1485 kg, the open-top roadster from BMW accelerates from a standing start to 100 km/h in just 4.9 seconds. Even the most demanding driver will be delighted with this performance. [Read more...]

2010 BMW 118d Coupe

Given the modest price tag – only about $37,100 - and the diesel engine variant that the Euro only 118d coupe comes in, the competition of this car is slim pickings, to say the least. Other than Volkswagen’s very own 2.0 TDI Scirocco, you won’t find any other car out on the market that can combine the power, value, and prestige of a BMW 118d Coupe. The most important question to ask when you’re in the market for a car in the range of a BMW 1-Series is exactly how much value are you going to get for your buck? [Read more...]

BMW X6 M Rensson

For many of us the BMW X6 M might look aggressive and sporty enough. But are people out there who want it modified. So they took it to Rensson (don’t worry we never heard about them too) and had it customized.

The tuner added redesigned hood with air inlets and a front-bumper with LED lights, two large oval exhaust tips and larger wheels. And even if there are no words on this, we presume there was made a little trick under the hood too.