Manhart Announces the MH4 with 550 Hp

Now that the BMW M4 is out, we can begin to expect some crazy tuning projects based on BMW's beast. One of the very first tuning companies to work on the 6-cylinder M car is German tuner Manhart. Their upcoming project features an upgraded version of the 3.0-liter inline six that will produce somewhere near 550 Hp.

Aesthetically, the car features a new carbon fiber body kit that includes naked carbon front splitter and bonnet for a meaner look. Stay tuned for more updates about the project.



[news source: BMW blog]

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BMW M4 Coupe Moto GP Safety Car

Each year BMW picks up one of its M cars to fullfill its Moto GP safety car duties. The Bavarian automaker's weapon of choice for last year was a BMW M6 Coupe. This year, their obvious choice is the new BMW M4 Coupe.

As a refresher, The BMW M4 is lighter, more efficient and slightly more powerful than its predecessor. The engine is a twin turbo inline six producing approximately 431 hp (431 PS) and 550 Nm (405 lb ft) of torque. Pricing starts at €72,200 for the BMW M4 Coupe and €71,500 for the sedan.

You can contemplate the new safety car wearing the iconic BMW Motorsport livery in the gallery below.

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BMW M4 DTM Revealed

BMW Motorsport took wraps off their new DTM competitor and if their goal was to make it look really menacing in its competitor's rear view mirrors then I say mission accomplished. In addition to the mean look, the Bavarian beast is powered by a 4.0-liter naturally aspirated 90° V8 producing 480 Hp and approximately 500 Nm of torque. The engine sends it power to the rear wheels through a sequential six-speed sport gearbox.

The car features a carbon-fibre monocoque with integrated tank and steel roll cage, carbon-fiber crash elements on sides, front and rear. The BMW M4 DTM weights 1,110 kilograms including the driver. That allows it to hit 100 km/h (62 mph) in under three seconds.

More pictures of the beast in the gallery below and more details in the press release after the jump.

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BMW M3/4 Visualizer Goes Online

BMW M4 in Yas Marina Blue Metallic
If you were not convinced by the Austin Yellow Metallic color in which the BMW M4 was revealed, the Bavarian auto maker has now put online its new configurator for the M3 and M4 models. Now you can visualize your future M3/4 and customize it at will. Eight colors are available for the new M3/4 models: Alpine White, Mineral Grey Metallic, Black Sapphire Metallic, Sakhir Orange Metallic, Silverstone Metallic, Austin Yellow Metallic, Mineral White Metallic and Yas Marina Blue Metallic. Tell us which one is your favorite?

>Visualizer here<. [Source: BMW]

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BMW M3 and M4 Revealed [UPDATED]

2014 BMW M3
The BMW M3 and M4 are due to be officially unveiled tomorrow but as always the first official pictures found their way to the internet a little early. But this time we have more. German magazine "AutoBild" have already revealed a video featuring the new BMW M4 model. Included in the video are the engine and pricing information.

The BMW M3/M4 is going to be lighter, more efficient and slightly more powerful than its predecessor. The engine is a twin turbo inline six producing approximately 425 hp (431 PS) and 550 Nm (405 lb ft) of torque. Pricing starts at €72,200 for the BMW M4 Coupe and €71,500 for the sedan. Stay tuned for more details and pictures and don't forget to watch Autobild's clip after the jump.

M3 (sedan)

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