With an output of over 300 hp, the BMW X1 M35i (U11) is a powerhouse and, on a superficial inspection, could be considered the most potent version of the compact SUV. But a look at the specifications shows a somewhat more differentiated picture. ...
Continue reading "Green light: upcoming BMW 5 Series will come as M5 Touring!
BMW's M GmbH launches another M-Touring! Namely the M5 (G99). The first M5 Touring, based on the second-generation M5 sedan, rolled off the assembly line back in 1992. Currently, BMW even offers an M3 in ...
Continue reading "BMW M5 (F90) from G-Power: high-flyer with 800 PS & 950 NM!
Any BMW enthusiast knows that there's nothing quite like a powerful update to an already impressive vehicle. And G-Power has now proven that again by giving the BMW M5 generation ...
Continue reading "Classic with M-Power: BMW 3.0 CS E9 with S54 engine!
Ever wondered what happens when you take a '70s classic and give it the heart of an iconic sports coupe? Well, in the US, that's exactly what was done with a BMW 3.0 CS Coupé of the E9 generation that ...
Continue reading "Baby blue powerhouse: 650 hp & 800 Nm in the Manhart MH3 650 Touring!
For a long time, a BMW M3 Touring was just a dream of many automobile enthusiasts and fans of the M series. But now BMW has fulfilled the wish and launched the M3 in the sixth model generation as a touring version. Of course that also has…
Continue reading "Hot Wheels style BMW M2 with gold rims & foiling
The tuner absolute.motors has redesigned a new BMW M2 of the G87 series for the BimmerFest Europe. The powerful coupé comes in the design of a "Hot Wheels" toy car. To achieve the look, a partial wrap of 'Matt Pyrite Gold' was used which...
Continue reading "HPT ONE X with 1.000 hp, based on BMW M3 Competition xDrive!
HPT ONE X with 1.000 hp, based on the BMW G80 M3 Competition xDrive - a beast on wheels! Despite the rather inconspicuous black finish, this bolide built by the Swiss tuner Horse Power Technics (HPT for short) in the canton of Thurgau is ...
Continue reading "TurboZentrum offers Stage 2 optimization for BMW N54 engines!
The N54 (bi-turbo straight-six) from BMW has impressive tuning potential and has gained an extensive following, especially in the 335i & 135i. In order to turn the 3er with N54 into a serious M3 competitor, the TurboZentrum offers, among other things, a Stage 2 upgrade for ...
Continue reading "Tuned BMW E36 M3 (E36) vs Mazda RX7 vs Nissan 240SX (2JZ)!
A thrilling drag race recently captivated car enthusiasts as three modified classics went head-to-head in a horsepower duel. Also present: a 1987 Mazda RX-7 with Wankel engine, a 1996 Nissan 240 SX with 2JZ engine and a 1999 BMW M3. All …
Continue reading "Performance increase for the BMW 40d engine by AC Schnitzer!
The passion for engine tuning and the art of getting more horsepower under the hood has always pulsated at the heart of AC Schnitzer. The tuning specialists from Aachen draw on a lot of experience and in-depth know-how to optimally tune the engine performance. ...
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