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ac schnitzer bmw 4-series coupe

AC Schnitzer BMW 4-Series Coupe

AC Schnitzer has introduced their tuning program for the all-new 2014 BMW 4-Series Coupe. The tuning company is going to offer a lot of styling upgrades as well as performance packages. The exterior features include an adjustable "racing" suspension or lowering springs that reduce the ride height by 25mm. There are also different sets of wheels ranging from 18” to 20” fitted with proper low-profile tires. AC Schnitzer also offers a sports exhaust system improving not only the sound, b

2013 alpina d3 bi-turbo based on bmw f30 and f31

2013 Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo Based on BMW F30 and F31

Alpina has announced the new 2013 D3 Bi-Turbo based on BMW 3-Series F30 (Saloon) and F31 (Touring). The model boasts uncompromising performance with nice styling modifications. The new D3 Bi-Turbo presented at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show is a logical and consistent step: the extremely successful and proven straight-six 3-litre diesel with Bi-Turbo charging, known from the D5 Bi-Turbo and most recently also the XD3, now finds its way into the new and multi-award winning BMW 3-Series. 2013 Alpina D3 Bi-Tu

bmw x6 m design edition - limited to 100 units

BMW X6 M Design Edition - Limited to 100 Units

BMW has officially introduced the X6 ///M Design Edition. The sports activity coupe features a lot of styling upgrades for the exterior and the interior. The exterior boasts a carbon front splitter, a matte black grille and 21” lightweight alloy wheels fitted with low-profile tires. There are also a carbon fiber rear spoiler and a new rear diffuser. ///M Performance stripes are available upon request. The interior comes in Black and Mugello Red leather for the dashboard and seats. There are also some Pi

mercedes sl 65 amg black series vs bmw m6 f12 and porsche 911 turbo

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series vs BMW M6 F12 and Porsche 911 Turbo

Dragtimesinfo has published an interesting video with Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series – 670HP going against BMW M6 F12  PP-Performance Stage 2 – 680HP and Porsche 911 Turbo Mk1 Evotech Stage 2 – 620HP. The first start is versus the BMW M6, which is named “winner” but its time of 1 mile is slower than Mercedes’ one. The SL 65 AMG Black Series covered 1 mile in 31.787 seconds with 266 km/h terminal speed. The time of the M6 is 3

2014 bmw x5 and 4-series coupe - new engines

2014 BMW X5 and 4-Series Coupe - New Engines

BMW is going to offer the 2014 X5 and 2014 4-Series Coupe with several new engines. In November, another three variants will be added to the 4 Series Coupe, while the new X5 will get the new power units in December 2013. 2014 BMW 4-Series Coupe will be offered with an entry-level 2.0 liter TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder engine – 184HP (135 kW) – for the 420i model. It will join the 430d which will produce 258HP (190 kW) and the 435d with 313HP (230 kW). The powerful model comes exclusively with an 8-speed

kw automotive bmw 3-series gt with sportier characteristics

KW Automotive BMW 3-Series GT With Sportier Characteristics

The new BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo (GT) is higher, longer and wider when compared with the famous 3-Series station wagon. For this GT model, the tuners at KW Automotive have developed coilovers made of stainless steel. There is a choice of adaptive KW DDC "Plug & Play" coilovers with electronic damper control KW coilovers Variant 1, Variant 2 and Variant 3. These four kits allow a continuous lowering of 30 to 55 mm at the front axle and 15

hamann transforms bmw m6 into mirror gc

Hamann Transforms BMW M6 Into Mirror GC

Hamann BMW M6 Gran Coupe Mirror GC has been shown for the first time at Frankfurt Motor Show. Typical for the four-door car is the widebody, which has been further enhanced by four part tailor-made suit comprising from front bumper spoiler with large air intakes, new front wings, side skirts, wing extensions at the rear, rear spoiler and three-part centre rear panel and rear wing. What is more, the tuners at Hamann have given the bonnet a complete treatment made from black carbon fibre. There has beena also adde

pp-performance and cam shaft bmw x6 ///m

PP-Performance and Cam Shaft BMW X6 ///M

Cam Shaft and PP-Performance has prepared BMW X6 ///M. The sports activity coupe comes with new styling and improved performance. The exterior boasts premium car wrap by Cam Shaft – priced at €2,450. The Frozen anthracite mat metallic in combination with diamond black mat metallic is really astonishing. PP-Performance has fitted the X6 M with a carbon hood, a carbon front spoiler, matching to the original X6M front bumper, a carbon tail spoiler and a diffusor. PP-Performance has installed sports manif

bmw i8 spyder [render]

BMW i8 Spyder [render]

Theophiluschin has published several render pictures of BMW i8 Spyder. After the revealing of the i8 Coupe, which make astonishing impression at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, we expect a convertible version of BMW’s supersport car. The powertrain will be the same - a 1.5 liter three-cylinder TwinPower Turbo petrol engine – 231HP (170 kW) and 320Nm (236 lb-ft) powering the rear wheels and an electric motor – 131HP (96 kW) and 250Nm (184 lb-ft) on the front axle. The total output is

bmw concept x5 security plus offers enhanced protection for occupants

BMW Concept X5 Security Plus Offers Enhanced Protection For Occupants

Along with many other concepts BMW will be presenting at the Frankfurt Motor Show the third generation of a Security version based - the BMW Concept X5 Security Plus. This vehicle is the only one in its class which fulfills the requirements of protection level VR6. The car delivers all-round protection against violent assault, kidnapping and organized crime. BMW Concept X5 Security Plus combines effective occupant protection and generous comfo

2013 bmw concept active tourer outdoor

2013 BMW Concept Active Tourer Outdoor

BMW is currently exhibiting the 2013 Active Tourer Outdoor Concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany. It is possible to be the new 1-Series GT. The concept is 4350mm in long, 1833mm wide and 1576mm tall, with a 2670mm wheelbase and 20” alloy wheels fitted with low-profile low-resistance tires. The powertrain is a plug-in hybrid with a 1.5 liter petrol engine and an electric motor. The combined power is 190HP (140 kW) and the fuel consumption is just 2.5 liters / 100 km (94 mpg U

tuningwerk bmw m135i - fast and

Tuningwerk BMW M135i - Fast and "Ugly"

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