Supercharged BMW M3 E92 by MM Performance

What we really loved about the retiring BMW M3 E92 is its brutal naturally aspirated V8 producing more than 420 Hp. But the guys at MM Performance from Poland disagree. They decided to fit it with a VT2-625 Supercharger kit from ESS Tuning which, combined with the Capristo exhaust system, allows the power figure to jump to 600 Hp.

Aesthetically, the car received a Vorsteiner body kit and the body was wrapped in Frozen Grey which gives the Bimmer a very unique look. You can find more pictures of the beauty in the gallery below.

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G-Power M3 GT2-R: The Ultimate Road Going M3

We are all so excited to discover the production version of the BMW M4 next Thursday but in the meantime tuning companies like G-power keep improving their tuning packages for the previous generation until the very last minute. Today we've picked for you G-power's BMW M3 GT2-R, a proper race car fro the road.

Engine tweaks include an increased displacement and new ASA T1-724 Centrifugal supercharger (10.15 PSI), a remapped ECU and Titanium exhausts which means that now we have a 4.6-Liter V8 producing 720 Hp and 700 Nm of torque. To handle the extra power, the engine received new Forged MAHLE pistons, new connecting rods, a new crankshaft and an upgraded cooling system.

The result is a car that can sprint from 0 to 100 Km/h (62 mph) in 3.7 seconds, from 0 to 200 Km/h (124 mph) in 9.5 seconds with a top speed of 330 Km/h (205 mph).

To improve the handling, the M3 GT2-R rides on 20-inch G-Power Silverstone RS forged wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Cup tires measuring 245/30 front and 315/25 rear. Finally G-Power's Clubsport coilovers were added with ceramic brakes all around: six-piston calipers with 396mm rotors front and 380 four-piston calipers with 380mm rotors rear.

From the exterior, the car received new front and rear bumpers, a new front splitter, extended front and rear fenders, a vented front hood and a mult- piece rear spoiler, all made from carbon fiber. In the interior is decorated with G-Power's leather/alcantara trim package, carbon bucket seats, FIA-spec roll cage everything is there to make the perfect weekend racer.

Pricing is as follows: The entire upgrade package is starts from € 41,650 Euros but if you'd like to buy the whole thing, the costs € 195,310 Euros. If you're interested in G-Power's engine upgrade alone, it costs € 41,650 Euros, the carbon fiber body kit costs € 30,000, the hood alone costs € 3,600 Euros, the forged wheels and tires cost € 12,000 Euros, the front brakes € 14,460.50 Euros while the rear brakes are priced at € 11,778 Euros.

More pictures in the gallery below.

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Liberty Walk BMW M3 E92 By Charlie Davis [w VIDEO]

Photo credits: Charlie Davis
Liberty Walk Performance Japan introduces yet another amazing machine. Besides taking your favorite hypercar and transforming into a white beast, the Japanese team also makes some pretty awesome projects like this wide body E92 M3. The Liberty Walk BMW M3 is powered by a supercharged version of the 4.0-liter V8 engine and is equipped with new iPE Innotech exhausts.

Of course with a car like this, you need some seriously talented photographer who can capture all its beauty. Charlie Davis did a great job shooting this car and the result is the set of breathtaking photos that can be found here. And if you want to see this wide body M3 in motion and hear the roaring of its new exhausts, there's a short clip after the jump.

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BMW M3 on Vossen Wheels

The BMW 3 series and Vossen's new direction wheels definiely make a good combination. We've already showed you how gorgeous the new BMW 3-Series F30 can be with a set of Vossen Wheels. This time it's the previous generation M3 E92 that tries on its new shoes. This M3 rides on metallic silver 20 inches Vossen CVT wheels and they fit like gloves! See it by your self in the gallery below.



[Photos: Vossen Wheels]

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Pick of The Day: Most Beautiful E36 M3 Photographed by Jonathan Ray

Photo credits: Jonathan Ray
Our pick of the day is a supercharged BMW E36 M3 photographed by Jonathan Ray. This particularly gorgeous blue M3 is equipped with a RMS stage 2 Vortech Supercharger as well as some other tweaks. The aesthetic modifications are minor but done with taste.. Add to that some serious photographing skills and you have some of the most beautiful shots of a BMW M3.

Head on to Jonathan Ray's official website for more stunning pictures..

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BMW M4 Coupe Illustration

Credits: BimmerPost
Based on the latest pictures of the new 4-series Coupé Concept released by BMW, the guys at Bimmerpost made this illustration of the upcoming M4 (F82) Coupe. Judging by the spy shots posted on the same site, we doubt that the future M4 will be much much from the one pictured above. And we're okay with that!

As a reminder, the M4 will be powered by turbocharged inline-six engine developing nearly as much power as the naturally aspirated V8 in the M3 E92 but with an extra 135 Nm (100 lb ft). The 6-speed manual transmission is still part of the package and that makes us really happy!

[Source: Bimmerpost]

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BMW 4 Series Coupe Officially Revealed! (Updated with video)

The long awaited BMW 4-Series Coupe is finally here! This car is so important for BMW fans as it gives us a glimpse of what the next BMW M3 (M4?) Coupe will look like. Of course, just like all BMW Concepts, the 4-Series Concept is nearly the same as the production model.

The BMW 4-series Coupe Concept will make its public debut at the upcoming Detroit Motor Show. Meanwhile you can enjoy the high res mega gallery below and have a look at some exquisite details like the beautifully designed side mirrors.

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Manhart MH3 V8 R Biturbo Cabriolet Revealed

You can tell by the huge bump on this M3's bonnet that it hides something bigger than the standard naturally aspirated V8. In fact, the MH3 V8 R Biturbo as its name suggests, is powered by the 4.4-Liter tiwn-turbo V8 from the BMW X6 M. The engine has been tuned to produce 655 Hp thanks to a reprogrammed ECU as well as an Akrapovic Evolution Titanium exhaust system. The result is one of the fastest convertibles with a top speed of 320 Km/h (200 mph).

It's not only the engine that the MH3 V8 R Biturbo Convertible borrows from the X6 M, it also has the same six-speed sports automatic transmission and the same brake discs.

When it comes to styling, the car features several carbon fiber elements including front bumper panels, side mirrors and the rear diffuser. It also has a modified front bonnet with a bigger bump and additional air intakes compared to the standard M3. More pictures of the beast in the gallery below.

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Meet the World's Fastest Accelerating Electric Vehicle

During the last two centuries there were a few attempts to make reliable electric cars for daily use but they all disappeared due to the technical challenge, costs and the faster evolution of the petrol engine. But times have changed, and today, electric cars are here to stay. Today, electric cars are slowly replacing petrol engined cars in the big cities. They are also invading the motorsports world including racing, drag racing, drifting... Even tuning companies are now interested in customizing high performance electric cars like the Fisker Karma and the Tesla Roadster.

This electric BMW E30 M3 dubbed Rimac e-M3 is a perfect example of how electric cars are gaining popularity among racing fans. And we totally understand that judging by the massive amounts of torque that electric motors are able to generate. The Rimac e-M3 that you see above develops 600 Hp and 900 Nm of torque. That allows it to do the 0 to 100 Km/h (62 mph) in 3.3 seconds and achieve a top speed of 280 Km/h (174 mph). That simply makes it the fastest accelerating EV in the world!

You can see the car in motion in the video after the jump and you can find out more information here about this very particular E30 BMW M3 as well as the full story written by Mate Rimac founder of Rimac Automobili him self.


[Source: Rimac Automobili]

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