BMW M3 Coupe by Fostla

A BMW M3 Coupe of the E92 generation has received an exterior makeover from German wrapping specialist Fostla.de.

Production of the last M3 Coupe came to an end almost three years ago, but tuners are still showing their love for the E92 generation of which more than 40,000 units were ever made. The latest example is from Fostla which has applied a black chrome body wrap and also tinted the headlights, taillights, and the windows for a more sinister look. The infamous kidney grille is adorned with the M colors and we also notice a black hood and some sporty side stripes to spice things up even further.

This particular car also wears an aftermarket body kit from Carbonfiber Dynamics which gives the high-performance coupe a meaner appearance. It has received a redesigned vented hood, along with a prominent front spoiler lip, beefier side skirts, and a large rear spoiler lip. Also at the back we notice a black finish for the quad tips part of the sporty exhaust system. Rounding off the changes are 20-inch Breyton alloys that have a powder-coated finish and are complemented by a minor suspension lowering kit.

All these upgrades amount to €14,000 (almost $16,000), but keep in mind there aren’t any changes in the engine compartment. That means the naturally-aspirated 4.0-liter V8 pushes out the same 420 horsepower (313 kW). That’s still good enough for a sprint to 62 mph (100 kph) 4.4 seconds which is not too shabby compared to its successor, the M4 Coupe (4.3 manual / 4.1 DCT).

Source: Fostla

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BMW M4 Convertible gets 600 hp from G-Power

Car runs from 0-62 miles per hour in 3.7 seconds.

The BMW M4 Convertible is one of the most engaging four-seaters on the market but that hasn't stopped G-Power from trying to improve things.

Starting under the hood, the tuning firm installed a Bi-Tronik 2 V1-ECU remap to increase the output of the 3.0-liter BMW M TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder engine to 520 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque.  That's a pretty impressive increase of 89 hp and 110 lb-ft of torque but G-Power didn't stop there as employees also installed a larger turbocharger, new downpipes, and a titanium exhaust system with carbon fiber finishers. 

Thanks to all the aforementioned modifications, the convertible produces 600 horsepower and 545 lb-ft of torque - an overall increase of 169 hp and 140 lb-ft of torque.  Thanks to the extra power and the removal of the speed limiter, the car can accelerate from 0-62 miles per hour in 3.7 seconds before hitting a top speed in excess of 198 mph.

To keep things under control, the model has been equipped with a coilover suspension and 21-inch G-Power Hurricane RR forged alloy wheels wrapped in high-performance tires.

The components can be bought individually but the modifications to this particular car cost over $25,295 (€22,332).

Source: G-Power

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BMW M6 Gran Coupe by G-Power

The aftermarket scene has an unquenchable thirst for more power and when the tuner’s name even includes the word “power,” you can imagine many efforts are being made to squeeze extra output from the engine. In this case, we are dealing with a BMW M6 Gran Coupe with its already 560-hp strong 4.4-liter V8 that has now been tweaked by G-Power.

There are multiple power stages available, with the strongest of them all adding 180 hp (132 kW) for a grand total of 740 hp (544 kW). The four-door coupe also receives a healthy torque boost from the series 501 pound-feet (680 newton meters) to a tire-shredding 720 lb-ft (975 Nm). Thanks to the added punch, the M6 Gran Coupe will conquer the 0-124 mph (0-200 kph) sprint in as little as 10.5 seconds before topping out at 203 mph (325 kph).

If you don’t want to go all out, but at the same time you’re not entirely satisfied with the stock BMW output, G-Power has lesser and more affordable kits bumping the number of ponies to 650 hp and 700 hp. If you do go for the range-topping package, the tuner will throw in a custom exhaust system that not only provides a meaner soundtrack, but at the same time is 22 pounds (10 kilograms) lighter.

Source: G-Power 

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BMW M6 GranCoupe by 3D Design

Japan's 3D Design has introduced a new styling program for the BMW M6 GranCoupe. Looking sleek and sinister, the model has been equipped with a carbon fiber body kit that includes a front lip spoiler, revised side skirts, a tailgate-mounted spoiler and a stylish rear diffuser. We can also see unique alloy wheels and 3D Design graphics.

Interior changes are relatively limited but customers can order alloy pedals and special floor mats.

There's no word on any performance upgrades, so the model likely has a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 engine that produces 560 HP (412 kW) and 680 Nm (502 lb-ft) of torque. This should enable the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and hit an electronically-limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

Source: 3D Design

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BMW 4-Series Coupe by AC Schnitzer

AC Schnitzer has introduced their new tuning program for the BMW 4-Series Coupe. Starting with the exterior, the model can be equipped with a sports exhaust system, an adjustable "racing" suspension and lowering springs that reduce the ride height by approximately 25mm. The company also offers a variety of wheels in sizes ranging from 18- to 20-inches.

Interior upgrades include alloy pedals, an aluminum iDrive cover and velour floor mats. Customers can also buy an aluminum or leather-wrapped gear knob.

Under the hood, the BMW 428i can be tuned to produce 294 HP (216 kW) while the 435i can be massaged to develop 360 HP (265 kW). Even the 420d can be upgraded to produce 218 HP (160 kW) which is an increase of 34 HP (25 kW).

Source: AC Schnitzer

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BMW X6M by Cam Shaft

Kempen-based tuner Cam Shaft has developed an upgrade kit for the BMW X6M. The high-performance German mid-size crossover has received a frozen anthracite matte metallic wrap complemented by diamond black matte metallic accents. The wrapping seen in these attached photos costs 2,450 EUR and covers all visible areas of the car.

PP-Performance in collaboration with Vorsteiner where in charge of developing several carbon fiber parts such as the hood, front spoiler, tail spoiler and diffuser. There's also a KW Variant 3 inox coilover suspension and original M alloys featuring a gold carbon look with glossy graphite metallic finishes.

The piece of resistance is a power boost for the V8 4.4-liter twin-turbo which in its standard configuration puts out 555 HP (408 kW) and 502 lb-ft (608 Nm) but for 16,600 EUR it can be reworked to unleash 720 HP (529 kW) and 737 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) of torque. This is possible by remapping the ECU, installing new manifolds and down pipes with racing catalysts.

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BMW M135i by Tuningwerk

German aftermarket specialist Tuningwerk has released a performance package for the BMW M135i. The BMW M135i is no slouch in standard configuration with its 320 HP (235 kW) six-cylinder 3.0-liter engine but Tuningwerk decided there's room for improvement and bumped output to 450 HP (331 kW). This was possible by modifying the turbocharger, installing an extra watercooler and a bigger intercooler. Other changes on the list worth mentioning include a custom exhaust, ECU remap and a 4.5 kg lighter flywheel. They didn't reveal any performance figures but we remind you the stock M135i needs 4.9 seconds until 62 mph (100 km/h) and has an electronically-capped top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).

Aside from the considerable 130 HP (96 kW) power boost, the BMW M135i can get a KW Clubsport suspension and a limited slip differential. There's also a performance braking system with in-house racing brake pads and steel flex pipes as well as new 18-inch wheels shod in Dunlop Direzza semi-slicks, while the interior receives Recaro seats and an optional roll cage for added safety.

Source: Tuningwerk

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BMW M6 by Lumma Design

Lumma Design has introduced its latest aftermarket program for the BMW M6 Coupe and Convertible. The kit starts out with a widebody which can be fitted not only on the M6 models but also on the regular 640i, 650i and 640d versions. Part of this package is an enlarged front spoiler with bigger air intakes, carbon fiber hood, wider wheel arches and a rear diffuser with a quad exhaust setup. Lumma has designed new 21-inch alloys and a rear wing available in a smaller size as well.

The BMW M6 Coupe and Convertible come with a V8 4.4-liter twin-turbo engine developing 560 HP (412 kW) in standard configuration, but Lumma has prepared three upgrade stages increasing output to 630 HP (463 kW), 640 HP (471 kW) and 660 HP (485 kW). The most powerful kit lifts peak torque from the series 680 Nm (502 lb-ft) to 820 Nm (605 lb-ft), enabling both M6s to reach a top speed of 193 mph (310 km/h) while the standard M6s with M Driver's Package can do 189 mph (305 km/h).

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BMW 3-Series Touring by BBM Motorsport

BBM Motorsport has introduced a new tuning program for the BMW 330d Touring (E91). Designed to offer a noticeable performance boost, the car has been equipped with an optimized ECU, a Pipercross air filter and a Supersprint sports exhaust system. Thanks to these modifications, the 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine develops 274 HP (201 kW) and 859 Nm (633 lb-ft) of torque - an increase of 43 HP (31 kW) and 339 Nm (250 lb-ft) of torque.

Besides the performance modifications, the car features a matte red foil wrap, a gloss black grille and tinted lighting units. The model has also been equipped with a KW Street Comfort coilover suspension and 19-inch BBS alloy wheels.

Interior changes are limited but include matte red trim, a "digital speed display system" and a "comfort eject function" that automatically ejects the key when the engine stop button is pressed.

Source: BBM Motorsport

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BMW M6 Coupe F13 by G-Power

G-Power has upgraded its power boost kit developed for the BMW M6 Coupe F13. The G-Power Bi-Tronik III package is now in its second version and has lifted output of the twin-turbo V8 4.4-liter from stock 560 HP (412 kW) and 680 Nm (501 lb-ft) to 710 HP (522 kW) and 890 Nm (656 lb-ft). The first version came with a bump in output to 640 HP (471 kW) and 777 Nm (573 lb-ft).

To reach this impressive figure G-Power remapped the ECU and installed a new exhaust system with titanium link pipes which is 12 kg (26.4 lbs) lighter than the stock exhaust. The tuner is offering this exhaust system with four titanium or carbon 100mm tailpipes.

As a result of these upgrades, the car will do 0-124 mph (0-200 km/h) in just 10.8 seconds before reaching a top speed of more than 186 mph (300 km/h).

The modified M6 Coupe F13 rides on 21-inch HURRICANE forged wheels shod in Michelin 265/30 ZR1 front and 305/25 ZR21 rear tires. G-Power also installed a height-adjustable, coilover suspension with nine selectable settings. The aftermarket specialist is offering an uprated braking system with 420mm front discs, while optionally available are ceramic discs which reduce unsprung mass by 50 percent in comparison to steel brake discs.

The power boost is available for 17,985 EUR while for an extra 14,460 EUR you can get the ceramic braking system. The wheels + tires combo costs 8,325 EUR and the coilover suspension is an additional 2,179 EUR.

Source: G-Power

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BMW 1-Series M Coupe tuned by LEIB Engineering

There's no shortage of tuning packages for the BMW 1-Series M Coupe, but that hasn't stopped LEIB Engineering from taking a crack at it. Dressed in a matte grey foil wrap, the car has been equipped with a carbon fiber trunk-lid spoiler, an Alpha-N diffuser, a Bilstein sport suspension and 20-inch Bavaria BC5 Concave wheels with Yokohama Advan Sport tires.

While the car's styling won't win everyone over, the twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine has been equipped with an optimized ECU and a Supersprint sports exhaust system. This enables it to produce 400 HP (298 kW) and 560 Nm (413 lb-ft) of torque - an increase of 60 HP (44 kW) and 60 Nm (44 lb-ft).

The model can also be equipped with larger turbochargers, a "suction system" and a completely revised cooling and exhaust system. These modifications enable the engine to produce more than 500 HP (367 kW) and 600 Nm (442 kW) of torque.

Source: LEIB Engineering

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BMW M3 Coupe (E92) by Alpha-N Performance

Alpha-N Performance has released a new aftermarket program for the now defunct BMW M3 Coupe (E92). Displacement of the V8 engine has increased from 4.0 to 4.6 liters which bumped output from 420 HP (309 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) to 490 HP (360 kW) and 346 lb-ft (470 Nm). With the top speed limiter deactivated, this M3 is capable of reaching a top speed of 196 mph (315 km/h).

Aside from engine modifications, the car has received a full carbon fiber body kit with different bumpers, wider fenders, side skirts and rear diffuser. Other changes include a redesigned hood, boot lid and Kevlar wheel house liners. The tuner also installed an Öhlins coilover suspension system and 19-inch S3 alloy wheels wrapped around in Hankook Ventus S1 Evo tires.

For the interior cabin, Alpha-N Performance installed Recaro Sportster CS seats, applied Fischer upholstery and an Alcantara lining for the boot.

Source: Alpha-N Performance

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G-Power M3 GT2 R

G-Power is proud to announce an evolution of their M3 tuning program which now delivers significantly more power. In 2010 they launched an M3 GT2 S which had 600 HP (441 kW) and 528 Nm (428 lb-ft) but these numbers have now increased to 720 HP (530 kW) at 5,900 rpm and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) at 5,900 rpm in the new M3 GT2 R. It might not look like a car you could drive on public roads, but this heavily modified M3 is one hundred percent road-legal.

All that power comes in a package weighing less than 1,500 kg (3,306 lbs) which allows G-Power's M3 to run the 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) sprint in 3.7 seconds and the 0-124 mph (0-200 km/h) in 9.5 seconds, en route to a top speed of more than 205 mph (330 km/h).

These impressive figures are achieved thanks to an SK III "Sporty Drive" supercharger system which comes with a modified crankshaft and an increased displacement from 4.0- to 4.6-liters. The cooling system has been designed specifically for the new system, while the impressive diet the M3 has gone through includes a full carbon fiber body kit (hood, wings, front/rear skirt, front lip and rear spoiler).

The G-Power M3 GT2 R rides on the tuner's coilover suspension with 20-inch Silverstone RS forged wheels wrapped around in Michelin Pilot Cup tires measuring 245/30 ZR 20 at the front axle and 315/25 ZR 20 at the back. Stopping power is provided by G-Power's six-piston brake calipers with 396mm rotors for front wheels and four-piston calipers with 380mm rotors for rear axle.

On the inside it has gained carbon racing bucket seats which are each 12 kg (26 lbs) lighter than stock ones. To shave off more weight they took out the rear bench, while for safety purposes they added a FIA-compliant rollcage.

For 41,650 EUR (plus installation fees) you can get the supercharger kit with a complete titanium exhaust system. The carbon fiber body kit will set you back 30,000 EUR, while the hood alone is 3,600 EUR. Opt for the wheels + tires combo and you will be 12,000 EUR poorer. If you still have money in the bank after these upgrades, you can order the 14,460 EUR (front) + 11,778 EUR (rear) ceramic braking system. A complete M3 GT2 R kicks off at 195,310 EUR.

Source: G-Power

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