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alpina b3 gt3 408 hp 0-309 km/h [hd video]

Alpina B3 GT3 408 HP 0-309 km/h [HD video]

Cool video with the new Alpina B3 GT3 race car tested by Sport Auto’s drive editor Christian Gebhardt. The B3 GT3 is based on BMW 3-Series E92 335i, which is boosted to 408HP (300 kW) and 540Nm (398 lb-ft) of torque, which is 102HP and 140Nm more than the original factory power. The car also comes with an Akrapovic titanium exhaust system. 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 309 km/h (192 mph), which you can see in the video below. The B3 GT3 can be ordered with an optional Comfort Package includi

2012 bmw e92 m3 coupe frozen silver edition

2012 BMW E92 M3 Coupe Frozen Silver Edition

After the presentation of BMW M3 Coupe Frozen Gray Edition, the manufacturer has released a new version – Frozen Silver Edition, which will be produced in limited series of just 100 units available to UK customers. It is powered by the same hi-revving 4.0 liter V8 with 420HP (309 kW) at 8300RPM and 400Nm (295 lb-ft) at 3900RPM. 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited. Without the limiter, E92 M3 can easily pass 300 km/h (186 mph).  The power transferred to th

bmw m3 by att-tec

BMW M3 by ATT-TEC

An open top BMW M3 with 520 hp at hand, you say? Try the ATT-TEC guys from the city of Rastatt in Baden. They might just have what you are looking for. Oh, look! That matte black, rather inconspicuous looking thing here does fit the picture – 520 hp! Okay, so how do they do it? Simple. Spend a bag of money on it and then when you think it's had enough, spend some more. That orange bulk over the engine looks like an alien that's sapping away the power of the engine but in fact, it's the othe

eisenmann bmw f10 m5 delivers impressive sound

Eisenmann BMW F10 M5 delivers impressive sound

Eisenmann BMW F10 M5 is the latest conversion made from the German tuning company Eisenmann. In fact, the tuners specialize in high-end sports car exhaust systems. What they have done on this inclredible machine is that they are delivering the right fit for its growling engine. Eisenmann has modified and redesigned the system of the vehicle, which now comes in Sport model for highway and the Race model for the racetrack. They have done this with the help of their rear mufflers, which are known for their ch

2012 tuningwerk bmw 1st m rs offers uncompromising 521 horsepower

2012 Tuningwerk BMW 1st M RS offers uncompromising 521 horsepower

2012 Tuningwerk BMW 1st M RS is an exceptional car, modified by the German-based company Tuningwerk. What is specific about those tuners is that they specialize in BMW models. Situated in geographical grounds near to the area of Munich where the BMW head office is situated, they are keen on working on enhancing models of the famous brand. Their latest project comes as an acknowledgement of the 1st BMW M-Version, and for this reason they hav

manhart racing mh5 s-biturbo - 633hp and 730nm

Manhart Racing MH5 S-Biturbo - 633HP and 730Nm

Manhart Racing has presented the brutal Manhart Racing MH5 S-Biturbo based on BMW M5 F10. The engine is a 4.4 liter Bi-turbo V8 delivering 633HP (466 kW) and 780Nm (575 lb-ft) on Stage I – an increase of 73HP and 100Nm. The Stage two will be presented later as well as the Stage III, which will produce 670HP (493 kW) and 735HP (541 kW), respectively. This will require additional modifications on the turbochargers, downpipes and the exhaust-gas system. For a powerful V8 sound and a general power boost, Ma

2013 bmw 3-series li at auto china 2012

2013 BMW 3-Series Li at Auto China 2012

BMW has introduced the long version of the new 3-Series F30. It will be presented at Auto China 2012 in Beijing. The model is specially created for Chinese market and probably will not be available in Europe or USA. The range will include – 320Li with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder petrol engine that produces 184HP (135 kW) and 270 Nm (199 lb-ft) of torque. The 328Li will have the 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder engine that boasts 245HP (180 kW) and 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque. And the

2013 bmw f10 m5 us - price $90 695

2013 BMW F10 M5 US - Price $90 695

The Fifth Generation of BMW M5 – the 2013 F10 model is priced at $90 695. It is joined by the new M6 Convertible, which will be the first of the three new M cars to arrive in US BMW Center showrooms. The new M6 Convertible will hit the US market in June at $113 995 - including $895 Destination and Handling. The sports family saloon is powered by a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 with 560PS (412 kW) and 680Nm (502 lb-ft). It is mated to a 7-speed M Double Clutch Transmission. 0 to 100 km/h in 4.4 s

2013 bmw 640i gran coupe us - price $76 895

2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe US - Price $76 895

BMW has released the price list of the new four-door coupe at a press conference during the New York International Auto Show. The 2013 640i Gran Coupe comes with revised 3.0 liter TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder petrol engine. It delivers 315HP (232 kW) at 6000RPM and 448Nm (331 lb-ft) at just 1300RPM. The engine is mated to an 8-speed ZF automatic gearbox. The 640i Gran Coupe goes on sale in late June with an M.S.R.P. of $76 895. Later in the summer, the TwinPower Turbo V-8 powered 2013 BMW 650i Gran Coupe and

2013 bmw x1 debuts in new york

2013 BMW X1 debuts in New York

2013 BMW X1 comes to offer outstanding sporting capability, unsurpassed efficiency, transformed body design and new style and widely refined interior. The premiere of the exceptional vehicle will be the New York International Auto Show 2012. The 2013 BMW X1 is actually going to make its US market debut and is going to show a state-of-the-art powertrain technology, innovative equipment features, selective design modifications and extensive interior refinements. The new BMW X model has new

2013 bmw x1 [leak image]

2013 BMW X1 [leak image]

Three production ready leak images of the new 2013 BMW X1 facelift has been released in Autoforum.cz. The small crossover is scheduled to debut at the New York Auto Show later this week, so stay tuned for more information and real images.However, the facelift is almost an entire new car – restyled front bumper with some silver elements, modified headlights, a pair of new side mirrors and redesigned side sills with silver accents. The rear is also restyled – new taillights and a different rea

bmw i8 concept spyder

BMW i8 Concept Spyder

The exceptional BMW i8 Concept Spyder is an open-top two-seater, which can grab literally any heart! It has the entire necessary characteristic and in addition adds to them with sporting and emotional appearance. This concept is purposefully built in order to meet the changing needs of customers and transform the understanding of personal mobility. It is equipped with intelligent technologies and definitely has an innovative design, however what is more is that now embraces a philosophy which