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the noble stealth fighter: manhart bmw m5 mh5 s biturbo

The noble Stealth Fighter: Manhart BMW M5 MH5 S Biturbo

Manhart BMW M5 MH5 S Biturbo is a reworked version of the current BMW M5 by the performance specialists of Manhart Racing. They have equipped it with MH5 S Biturbo, which makes the vehicle visually and technically more impressive than ever before. The goal was to turn the M5 into a lightweight racing car through red

hamann bmw 6-series upgraded with m aerodynamic package

Hamann BMW 6-Series Upgraded with M Aerodynamic Package

German tuning company Hamann introduced a special M aerodynamic kit for the new BMW 6-Series – the F12/F13. The BMW itslef has much to offer. The top of the range – the 650i, produces 407 hp (300 kW) generated from its N63 V8 engine. This means acceleration from a stand still to 100 km/h in just less than 5 seco

bmw epatrol concept takes part in los angeles design challenge

BMW ePatrol Concept Takes Part in Los Angeles Design Challenge

Another very exciting concept for the L.A. Autoshow just appeared, but this time from the powerful German brand BMW. For the creative competition they had to create the ultimate 2025 highway patrol vehicle, which is the BMW ePatrol Concept. The vehicle gives a glimpse into the forceful power of innovation and future thinking. The futuristic patrol cars should be created on the following set of criteria: future needs for advanced technology; s

bmw m6 coupe f12 [video]

BMW M6 Coupe F12 [video]

BMW US has released a nice video for the fans, where a brand new 2012 M6 Coupe (F12) with Matt Mullins behind the steering wheel is raced over special paper to create unique autographs for M fans across the world with the help of specially applied ink to the tire treads. The new M6 is powered by twin-turbo V8 4.4-liter engine delivering 560HP (412 kW) and 680Nm (502 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is mated to a 7-speed M Double Clutch Transmission. 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and a top speed o

bmw m6 coupe f12 [video]

BMW M6 Coupe F12 [video]

BMW US has released a nice video for the fans, where a brand new 2012 M6 Coupe (F12) with Matt Mullins behind the steering wheel is raced over special paper to create unique autographs for M fans across the world with the help of specially applied ink to the tire treads. The new M6 is powered by twin-turbo V8 4.4-liter engine delivering 560HP (412 kW) and 680Nm (502 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is mated to a 7-speed M Double Clutch Transmission. 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and a top speed o

ind bmw e92 m3 and f10 m5

IND BMW E92 M3 and F10 M5

The specialists from IND have transformed recently not one but two BMW models, and probably inspired by the book “50 Shades Of Grey” have made them in distinctive and outstanding exterior color. The first model that needed to be changed was the E92 M3 one and although the owner wished initially only for some small improvements, the car eventually ended up with new grey-silverfish exterior color and unique combination of wheels. Here the M3, was equipped with the Lamborghini Rosso Vik B

bmw is the most reliable brand in the uk for 2012

BMW is The Most Reliable Brand in the UK for 2012

BMW is the most reliable car company in the UK… and not only there. Still, this is according to a survey of the 50 largest contract hire and leasing companies in the country. BMW has repeated its double victory in the 2011 FN50 survey coming top as most reliable car manufacturer as well as having three cars in the top 10 with first place taken by the 3-Series. Other premium models have also moved up – the VW Golf is one place higher and the third-place Audi A4 is five positions higher than in 2011. Th

2012 gran turismo top 3: audi rs6, bmw m6 and chrysler 300c srt

2012 Gran Turismo Top 3: Audi RS6, BMW M6 and Chrysler 300C SRT

The latest video from Dragtimesinfo includes some races from 2012 Gran Turismo Top 3. The fastest vehicles of 2012 in this class are Audi RS6, BMW M6 and Chrysler 300C SRT, of course tuned ones. The first start is between the 300C SRT-8 Supercharger (NOS) with 880HP and a powerful 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL600 Kleemann Stage 2 with 700HP. The Mercedes made awesome start, but the Chrysler caught it quickly and finished the 1 mile race in just 28

2012 bmw 1-series 116d - 2.7 l / 100 km

2012 BMW 1-Series 116d - 2.7 l / 100 km

The new 2012 BMW 1-Series 116d has achieved sensational fuel economy. The 116d EfficientDynamics five-door Hatchback entered into the RAC Future Car Challenge 2012. The small BMW has achieved an outstanding103mpg over the 64-mile Brighton to London route, winning the Best Internal Combustion Engine class in the process. The route included a lot of miles of uphill section and busy London traffic. Still, the organisers measured staggering 39% improvement over the official 3.8 liters per 100

g-power bmw g1 v8 hurricane rs - 314 km/h [video]

G-Power BMW G1 V8 Hurricane RS - 314 km/h [video]

The mighty BMW 1-Series tuned from G-Power boasts 600HP and 580Nm of torque. The power comes from a V8 4.0-liter supercharged engine. This is enough for reaching a top speed of over 330 km/h (205 mph) and staggering acceleration. 0-100 km/h in just 4.4 seconds. However, the test driver Christian Gebhardt from sportauto.de managed to it “just” 314 km/h (195 mph), because he drove a prototype with a top speed limiter in the ECU. Besides the engine swap, the G1 V8 comes with a set of huge 20” alloy whe

the white warrior: sr auto bmw 650i vossen vvs-cv1

The White Warrior: SR Auto BMW 650i Vossen VVS-CV1

The latest SR Auto tuning is on the outstanding BMW 650i. Being a BMW 6 Series model, this car is a mystery to some and a challenge to most, simply because of its unique size and place in the brand’s family. Nevertheless, SR Auto BMW 650i Vossen VVS-CV1 is even more challenging and appealing because it is equipped

teased: 2012 kahn bmw x6 wide track edition

Teased: 2012 Kahn BMW X6 Wide Track Edition

Details and specifications around 2012 Kahn BMW X6 Wide Track Edition are going to be revealed in the coming weeks ahead. However, the designer has just released some photos of the unique tuning, which are worth seeing. This BMW X6 is ambitiously redesigned and has received an imposing makeover and plenty of visual presence. As we can see it runs on unique set of “shoes”: Kahn’s RS-XF alloy wheels. Additionally, there are present the wide wheels arch extensions and side skirts, the new aggressive front bum