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AC Schnitzer GP 3.10 Based on BMW E92 335i – On Sale

AC Schnitzer has put on sale a unique GP 3.10 based on BMW E92 335i. It is currently available through ebay.de with a bid of €25,100. The vehicle is registered back in 09/2006 and since then it covered just 27,000 km (16,780 miles). It is finished in a nice Mineral-Grün paint and features a number of styling and performance upgrades.

The most important improvement is the replacing of the original 3.0 liter twin-turbo I6. The new “heart” is the mighty S85B50 – a 5.0 liter V10 from BMW M5 E60, which is boosted to 552HP (406 kW) at 8,000RPM and 540Nm (400 lb-ft) of torque at 6,200RPM. It is coupled to its original tranmission – a 7-speed SMG III gearbox. There is a new sports exhaust system with a sports rear silencer including centrally-placed tailpipe. 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds; 0-200 km/h in 13.9 seconds and a top speed of over 322 km/h (200 mph).

The brake system as well as the suspension are also improved. There are 8-piston fixed calipers at the front and rear with brake discs measuring – 374 x 36 mm. The suspension received special stabilizer bars and height-adjustable coilovers. A set of new wheels is installed – AC Schnitzer Lightweight forged alloy Type V – 9.0 J x 20” with 235/30 ZR20 tires and 10.0 J x 20” with 285/25 ZR20 tires, front/rear.

The exterior boasts a new front bonnet with additional air outlet for better cooling of the big engine. There is also a new front apron, modified front and rear fenders, a pair of new side skirts, a roof wing and a trunk lid spoiler with special tear-off edge.

The interior features bi-color leather and Nappa combination, racing seats, new aluminum pedals and black anodized handbrake and i-Drive controller, a set of floor mats with logo GP 3.10. Last, but not least is the three-spoke sports steering wheel “Evo” wrapped in Nappa leather.

Source: AC Schnitzer

July 17, 2014

Abu Dhabi BMW 3-Series F30 335i ///M Performance

Abu Dhabi Motors has presented another special BMW for sale. This time a 3-Series F30 335i coming with full ///M Performance kit is on the market.The performance sedan comes with nice Melbourne Red metallic exterior paint job as well as a new front splitter, new front and rear bumpers, a new rear diffuser, mirror caps and side skirts. All parts are made exclusively from carbon fiber. There is also a full ///M Performance exhaust system, a trunk-mounted spoiler and black 20” alloy wheels fitted with performance tires.The ///M Performance kit also boosts the 3.0 liter TwinPower turbo engine to 320HP (239 kW) and 429Nm (317 lb-ft) for the manual and 449Nm (332 lb-ft) for the automatic version. 0-100 km/h is 0.2 seconds faster than stock and 80-120 km/h is improved by 0.5 seconds.

March 31, 2014

2014 Alpina B4 Bi-Turbo Convertible based on BMW 4-Series 335i

Alpinais going to introduce the all-new B4 Bi-Turbo Convertible at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. The stylish convertible is based on the recently announced BMW 4-Series 335i Convertible.

The exterior comes with a typical Alpina outfit – a complete body kit including new front and rear aprons as well as a sports exhaust system and a set of 20” classic Alpina alloy wheels. There are also some decals and special badging.

The interior features heated leather sport seats, a sport steering wheel and Alpina branded door sills plates. Other highlights include embroidered headrests and branded floor mats.

The most important – a 3.0 liter twin-turbocharged gasoline engine boosted to 410HP (301 kW) and 600Nm (443 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 301 km/h (187 mph). It is connected to an 8-speed automatic ZF gearbox and is able to return 29.4 mpg US or 35.3 mpg UK – 8.0 liters / 100 km on combined cycle.

2014 Alpina B4 Bi-Turbo Convertible is expected to hit the market in spring with pricing starting from €74,800.

Source: Alpina

February 25, 2014

MB Individual BMW E91 335i Touring

MB Individual Cars is now offering a lot of interesting upgrades for BMW E91 335i Touring. The compact estate car comes with a number of styling and performance upgrades as well.

The body is foiled in a matte blue metallic exterior wrap, while the windows after B-pillar are tinted. This gives the car more prominent and aggressive look. There is also a bi-color wrap for the rear diffuser and partial wrap for the interior. The front gets a new bumper from the 1-Series Coupe, a new hood from the facelift model and ///M side sills as well as LED headlamps and Blackline taillights.

The tuned E91 335i rolls 20” alloy wheels fitted with 235/30 ZR20 front and 265/25 ZR20 Hankook EVO S1 tires. There are also H&R wheel spacers and modified wheel arches in order to shelter the huge wheels. The last touch is black paint for the brake calipers.

The 3.0 liter turbocharged in-line six-cylinder gasoline engine is boosted to 400HP (294 kW). The result is thanks to a sport piper cross air filter, sport middle muffler and tail-pipes as well as an ECU re-map. This is an increase of 96HP over the factory power.

Source: MB Individual

February 21, 2014

The Sportiest Cars of 2013 – Three BMWs in the Lead

Three BMW models lead in three different classes for “The sportiest cars of 2013“. The manufacturer shows once again its preference for pure driving pleasure.

In the diesel category, the BMW M550d xDrive was voted into first place again, continuing the trend it set the previous year. Two more first-in-class awards were won by the BMW F30 335i Sedan and the BMW E92 335i LCI Coupe.

The “Sport Auto” Awards 2013 was presented on 12^th June 2013 at the Kunstmuseum Stuttgart.

As a reminder, the BMW M550d xDrive is powered by N57D30 with three turbocharges, high pressure piezo injectors and a lot of aluminum elements. The result is 381HP (280 kW) and 740Nm (546 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 4.7 seconds and a Vmax of 250 km/h (155 mph). The fuel economy is 6.3 l/100km with 165 g/km of CO2. The power is put on the road through a ZF 8-speed automatic gearbox and the world’s most intelligent AWD system.

The E92 335i LCI and F30 335i share the same old 3.0 liter in-line six-cylinder twin-turbocharged petrol developing 300HP (224 kW) and 407Nm (300 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is mated to the new ZF 8-speed automatic transmission, which sends all that power to the rear wheels, where electronically controlled differential takes care about the traction in every road conditions.

The curb weight of the car is 1627 kg (3586 lbs), which is not so much, so the performance is staggering. 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 4.7 seconds. The 335i covers ¼ mile in 13.3 seconds with terminal speed of 167 km/h.

So when we mention “sport” in the world of cars, the first thing we have in mind is BMW!

Source: BMW

June 13, 2013

2014 BMW 3-Series F30 335i Performance Edition

BMW Canada will offer 3-Series F30 335i and 335i xDrive Performance Editions. The two limited series models will be available only this summer (July and August).

Both come with the ///M Performance Power Kit and M Performance Exhaust. This means that the 3.0 liter twin-turbocharged petrol with deliver 326HP (240 kW) and 449Nm (332 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

Other highlights include a set of 20” alloy wheels fitted with ultra-low profile tires and the full ///M Performance Aerodynamics package. Two Individual colors are available without additional cost: Valencia Orange and Laguna Seca Blue. However, you can leave the sports car in either Glacier Silver or Black Sapphire.

The interior boasts Coral Red Leather or Black Leather and nice Piano Black BMW Individual trim.

The 2014 F30 335i is priced from 63,300 CAD (6-speed manual or 8-speed ZF automatic) and the 2014 F30 335i xDrive costs 65,900 CAD.

Source: BMW

May 15, 2013

2013 Geneva Motor Show: BMW 335i Gran Turismo

BMW has officially unveiled the new 3-Series GT (Gran Turismo) at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. The vehicle combines practicality and performance with its super-powerful, economical engines and superb load space.

The 3-Series GT is 200 mm longer, 81 mm taller and the wheel base is extended by 110 mm compared to 3-Series Touring. This means an additional 70 mm of rear seat legroom as well as 1600 liters (56.5 cubic feet) of luggage capacity when the rear seats are folded down.

The engine range includes a 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder diesel with 143 HP (105 kW) and 320 Nm (236 lb-ft) of torque; a 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder diesel with 184 HP (135 kW) and 380 Nm (280 lb-ft); 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder with 184 HP (135 kW) and 270 Nm (199 lb-ft); a 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder with 245 HP (180 kW) and 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) and a mighty 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo inline-six cylinder with 306 HP (225 kW) and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque.

In addition to its enviable practicality and sporting dynamics, the outstanding fuel economy of the new BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo also serves the cause of driving pleasure. The key here is the BMW EfficientDynamics development strategy, whose influence can be seen in virtually every area of the new model. Building on the good work of the ultra-frugal petrol and diesel engines, the intelligent lightweight construction concept of the BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo and its optimised aerodynamics (including Air Curtains, Air Breathers and the active rear spoiler) do their bit to maximise efficiency and dynamics.

And other measures, such as the Auto Start-Stop function, Brake Energy Regeneration, Optimum Shift Indicator and on-demand operation of ancillary components join the campaign to ensure the powerful BMW 3 Series Gran Turismoboasts impressively low fuel consumption and emissions. The economy drive doesn’t stop there, either; the car still has the potential to cut fuel use by as much as another 20 per cent using ECO PRO mode and the new ECO PRO Route function.

Source: BMW

March 6, 2013

Manhart Racing BMW E92 335i – Engine Conversion

Manhart Racing has released some pictures and details for their latest project based on BMW E92 335i. A facelifted version powered by N55 3.0 liter twin scroll-turbo I6 with 306HP (225 kW) and 400Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque has been converted to N54, which is basically the same engine but with different turbochargers.

Of course, the engine is going to have a MHR Stage 5 Power Upgrade. This boosts the N54 to over 500HP (368 kW). This will happen thanks to a number of upgrades.

A stock 335i accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited. After the tuning, the expected acceleration will be around 4.5 seconds and top speed of over 300 km/h. This turns the regular coupe to a real sports car.

Stay tuned for further details!

Source: Manhart Racing

January 15, 2013

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