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  • What Happens When You Change BMW M3’s V8 with M5’s V10? Here’s the Answer!

    Alpha-N Performance BMW M3 BT92 V10 Side ViewAlpha-N Performance has delivered the second tuning we are showing you today. This time under the spotlight is the adorable and favorited BMW M3. The tuners engaged in the development of carbon-fibre styling package and performance upgrade here, thus making the car with better visual characteristics and more motorsport oriented.

    The BT92 Aero Kit and More

    Starting with the carbon-fiber aero pack, it contributes for M3’s new and more muscular forms. To go into details, the BT92 aerodynamic kit comprises of a new front bumper, rear bumper with integrated diffuser, new front wings, and new rear quarter panels with integrated side skirts.

    If you look closely you will also see that the bulges of the new bonnet speak of something very powerful below it. The new boot lid has upswept integrated spoiler lip, while wheel arch liners are bespoke carbon-fibre components. The Veritas RS-Silver paint finish complements the high-tech appearance of the most powerful BT92 of the lot.

    SEE ALSO: BMW 1 Series M Coupe has Gained an Addition of 224 HP. See the Result!

    This M3 runs on 19-inch alloys shod with 265/35R19 and 305/35R19 Dunlop Sport Maxx GT tires. There is also a fully adjustable coil-over suspension set-up, which allows for adjustable ride height.

    The Engine Change

    Alpha-N Performance BMW M3 BT92 V10 Front View

    Originally, the M3 Coupe comes from the factory equipped with the 4.0-liter V8 unit. However, the Alpha-N Performance tuners decided to give it more sporting spirit, thus substituting the original engine with a V10 unit from the big brother M5. But the changes do not end here. The 5.0 liters engine has been boosted and optimized via ECU mapping, allowing the big V10 to produce 640hp (471 kW).

    In order to be in concert with the enhanced power, Brembo brakes were a must. They feautres 6-piston callipers on 380mm vented discs clamped by six-pot callipers at the front, and 355mm vented discs with four-pot callipers at the rear.

    The Interior

    Alpha-N Performance BMW M3 BT92 V10 Interior

    We rarely see that much effort put on a project, but this BMW M3 also has its interior enhanced. The cabin was covered in the finest leather, features Recaro sports seats, BMW Performance steering wheel, dashboard, centre console, door panels and headlining, including pillar trim pieces.

    Now that’s a nice way to start the day-off, isn’t it? Looks like Alpha-N Performance will catch today’s Oscar for best and most thorough custom BMW…

    P.S. Look out for AC Schnitzer’s BMW that comes up next.

    2016 Alpha-N Performance BMW M3 BT92 V10
    2016 Alpha-N Performance BMW M3 BT92 V10
    2016 Alpha-N Performance BMW M3 BT92 V10
    2016 Alpha-N Performance BMW M3 BT92 V10
    2016 Alpha-N Performance BMW M3 BT92 V10
    2016 Alpha-N Performance BMW M3 BT92 V10
    2016 Alpha-N Performance BMW M3 BT92 V10
    2016 Alpha-N Performance BMW M3 BT92 V10
    2016 Alpha-N Performance BMW M3 BT92 V10
    2016 Alpha-N Performance BMW M3 BT92 V10

    Source: Alpha-N Performance

  • The Last Fourth-Generation BMW M3 Coupe

    BMW-M3-Coupe-651-THUMBThe production of the two-door BMW M3 Coupe has officially ended ant in fact the orange car you see above is the last one of the series. However, the racing career of the model continues, since the car achieves one victory after another.

    In fact, the high-performance sports car won DTM and American Le Mans Series. Now it is ending its career on the “legal” road after more than 40 000 examples have left the factory. Nevertheless, the M3 Convertible powered by a V8 engine will still be in production until September this year.

    BMW M3 has a long history in racing which started in 1986. The fourth generation of the iconic model included the innovative technology that resulted in more intense driving, athletic design, hallmark M precision and top-class performance capability. As a matter of fact, up too date have been built 40 000 units of the coupe, 10 000 units of the Sedan and just under 16 000 units of the Convertible.

    What is common between the three body variants is their powertrain and chassis technology, which stems directly from motor sport. Under their hood one can find the 4.0-liter V8 engine which has cylinder banks positioned at a 90-degree angle to one another.

    It produces output of 414 hp (305 kW) and generates peak torque of 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) and revs to a maximum 8,400 rpm. Numerous construction details, such as the electronically controlled individual throttle butterflies, ion current knock control and dynamically optimized oil supply, were taken straight from motor racing.

    Furthermore, a lightweight chassis was specifically developed for the M3. It included a front axle secured to the body by an aluminum stiffening plate and a five-link rear axle with hollow-tube anti-roll bar and forged aluminum axle control arms. In addition they were complemented by a rack-and-pinion steering system with M-specific Servotronic and the variable M differential lock.

    As a standard the fourth-generation BMW M3 was fitted with a high-performance compound braking system and optionally one could chose three-mode Electronic Damper Control system and M DCT with Drivelogic. The intelligent lightweight construction of the model played a crucial role in addition to the aluminum hood and plastic fenders and carbon roof in lowering the weight of the car.

    Several special editions of the coupe were offered in United States, including the Frozen Grey, Frozen Black and Frozen Silver Editions as well as Frozen Red, Frozen While and Frozen Blue Editions. However, on the top was the Lime Rock Park Edition which was finished in Fire Orange, which honored the M3’s home track in the US and celebrated nearly 20 years of racing success.

    2013 BMW M3 Coupe Frozen Limited Edition
    2013 BMW M3 Coupe Frozen Limited Edition
    2013 BMW M3 Coupe Frozen Limited Edition
    2013 BMW M3 Coupe Frozen Limited Edition
    2013 BMW M3 Coupe Frozen Limited Edition
    2013 BMW M3 Coupe Frozen Limited Edition
    2013 BMW M3 Coupe Frozen Limited Edition
    2013 BMW M3 Coupe Frozen Limited Edition
    2012 BMW M3 M Performance Edition
    2012 BMW M3 M Performance Edition
    2012 BMW M3 M Performance Edition
    2012 BMW M3 M Performance Edition
    2012 BMW M3 M Performance Edition
    2012 BMW M3 M Performance Edition
    2012 BMW M3 M Performance Edition
    2012 BMW M3 M Performance Edition
    2012 BMW M3 M Performance Edition
    2012 BMW M3 M Performance Edition
    BMW M3 DTM Concept Car
    BMW M3 DTM Concept Car
    BMW M3 DTM Concept Car
    BMW M3 DTM Concept Car
    BMW M3 DTM Concept Car
    BMW M3 DTM Concept Car
    BMW M3 DTM Concept Car
    BMW M3 DTM Concept Car
    BMW M3 DTM Concept Car
    BMW M3 DTM Concept Car
    BMW M3 DTM Concept Car
    BMW M3 DTM Concept Car
    BMW M3 DTM Concept Car
    BMW M3 DTM Concept Car
    BMW M3 DTM Concept Car
    BMW M3 DTM Concept Car

    Source: BMW

  • 2012 BMW M3 Coupé and Convertible Limited Edition 500

    BMW-M3-THUMBThe exceptional new BMW M3 Coupé and Convertible Limited Edition 500 are going to be launched in the UK market this month. These special editions are strictly limited, and feature a colour palette of Imola Red, Mineral White or Santorini Blue. Only 500 of these models will be manufactured, and this number is combined for Coupe and Convertible variants. Each model includes an edition designation laser cut into the trim inlay on the dashboard. Mechanically, the vehicle is unchanged over the M3 in terms of technical specifications. It uses the astonishing 420hp (309 kW) V8 engine, M-specific chassis with either six-speed manual or seven-speed M DCT transmission.

    The BMW’s are going to be available in three exterior colours, which are complemented by the characteristic M-car signature details of the kidney grille surround. The side gills and twin double exhaust pipes are finished in dark chrome. Both Coupé and Convertible models are equipped with BMW’s high-gloss Shadowline exterior trim and are further improved by the 19-inch high-gloss black light-alloy wheels. Each BMW M3 Limited Edition 500 will be trimmed with BMW’s extended Novillo leather. There also will be included a contrast stitching on the sports seats and door panels. This of course will complements the exterior: Imola Red cars feature Black leather with Mugello Red stitching, Mineral White cars feature Fox Red leather with Black Stitching, and those cars finished in Santorini Blue feature Black leather with Tobago Blue stitching. Furthermore, the interior of the new Limited Edition 500 features BMW’s Piano Black interior trim, with the edition designation – “One of 500” – laser cut into the left-hand side of the inlay on the dashboard.

    2012 BMW M3 Coupé Limited Edition 500
    2012 BMW M3 Coupé Limited Edition 500

    To be even more precise the BMW M3 is powered by the 420hp (309 kW) V8 engine that revs to 8,300rpm with 400Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque developed at 3,900rpm. The BMW comes with M’s six-speed manual gearbox as standard, complete with the variable M differential. BMW’s M DCT (M Double Clutch Transmission) is optional and it serves in terms of fuel efficiency, decrease of CO2 emissions and faster acceleration. The exceptional BMW M3 is capable of accelerating from 0 to 62mph in just 4.6 seconds (Coupé with M DCT).It has a limited top speed of 155mph. Nevertheless, despite these performance figures the car still delivers up to 25.2mpg on the combined cycle, due to the comprehensive suite of BMW EfficientDynamics technologies including Brake Energy Regeneration.

    The price for the 2012 BMW M3 Limited Edition 500 starts at £55 690 for the Coupe and £59 785 for the Convertible model.

    Source: BMW

  • BMW M3 Royal Edition

    BMW has released a special Royal Edition of its renowned, high-performance BMW M3 Coupe model, styled exclusively to celebrate the upcoming royal wedding of HRH Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton. (more…)

  • Vorsteiner GTRS3 BMW M3 at Tokyo Saloon 2011

    At this year’s Tokyo Auto Saloon, Vorsteiner in cooperation with its Japanese partner Alphaline have scooped the best modified vehicle award for its amazing Vorsteiner GTRS3 M3 Coupe conversion. (more…)

  • WheelSTO BMW E92 M3

    An „ordinary” BMW E92 M3 is a staggering car featuring aggressive sporty exterior, luxury interior and enormous mighty naturally aspirated V8 with 420PS. Obviously, this is not enough, because the tuning company WheelSTO now offers styling and performance upgrades for E92 M3.The exterior package features a 3D Design Carbon Fiber Lip, 3D Design Carbon Fiber Diffuser. Last, but not least WheelSTO installed a Challenge USA GT Carbon trunk with the integrated trunk spoiler.The tuned BMW M3 also comes with custom painted gloss black front kidney grills, side grills, painted reflectors and LED turn signals. (more…)

  • BMW rolls-out a special 2011 M3 Frozen Gray Coupe

    As BMW is getting near to the 25th anniversary of its high-performance M3 ride, the renowned Bavarian brand is launching a specially-packed 2011 M3 Frozen Gray Coupe for the US market. (more…)

  • Manhart refines BMW M3 Coupe

    BMW E92 M3 is originally powered by a monstrous naturally aspirated 4.0 liter V8 delivering 420hp. Obviously that is not enough to compete against mighty Porsche 997 Turbo.

    The Manhart M3 Coupe is powered the powerful V10, which originally is developed by BMW AG for M5 and M6 cars. On the top of this, after a slight tuning the 5.0 liter develops 550 hp and the Coupe becomes not only more powerful than Porsche Turbo, but also by its larger brother, the GT2 with 530 hp.

    All power of Manhart M3C is put on the road through the 7-speed SMG transmission and the differential with up to 100 percent lock, which are taken directly from M5.

    The curb weight of M3C is only 1550kg and with all that power, the car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and the top speed is a staggering 344 km/h ( almost 214 mph). This car is second after the fastest G-Power M6 Hurricane CS, which achieved 370 km/h.

    The suspension comes from Manhart Racing and includes Bilstein PSS10-Coilovers in combination with the classically beautiful BBS Challenge R-wheels in dimensions 9Jx20” ET20 with 245/30 ZR20 at the front and 10.5Jx20” ET20 with 295/25 ZR20 at the rear.

    M3 E92 received new front and rear spoiler, a diffuser, a roof spoiler, a Front sheet cover and an air collector. Of course, everything is made from Carbon for maximum strength and weight reduction.

    The car is as exclusive inside as it is outside. Performance heated seats and steering wheel, carbon fiber trim and a lot of Alcantara and leather.

    2010 Manhart BMW M3 Coupe
    2010 Manhart BMW M3 Coupe
    2010 Manhart BMW M3 Coupe
    2010 Manhart BMW M3 Coupe
    2010 Manhart BMW M3 Coupe
    2010 Manhart BMW M3 Coupe
    2010 Manhart BMW M3 Coupe
    2010 Manhart BMW M3 Coupe
    • VEHICLE: BMW E92 M3
    • DISPLACEMENT: 5.0 liters
    • PERFORMANCE: 550 horsepower
      0-100 km/h: 3.9 sec
      top speed: 344 km/h
    • ENGINE: V10 E60 M5 5.0, conversion
      with Kat & Conversion
      DME-amended control
      Repeal Vmax
      Barrier
    • EXHAUST: Titanium Complete 4x
      84 mm tailpipes
      200 Zeller
      HJS racing catalytic converters
    • TRANSMISSION: 7-speed SMG, M5 E60 Differential with 100% lock
    • SUSPENSION: Bilstein PSS10 Coilover Suspension
    • BRAKES: Front: BMW M5 E60 365 mm
      Discs with floating caliper
      HA: BMW M3 E92
      345 mm discs with
      Caliper
    • WHEEL / TYRE: BBS Challenge wheels in R Silver
      front 9Jx20″ ET20 with 245/30 ZR20
      rear 10.5 Jx20″ ET20 with 295/25 ZR20
    • Interior: BMW Performance Seats with heated seats
      full leather upholstery with Alcantara Leather combination
      carbon Interior
      BMW Performance steering wheel with illuminated rocker switches, 1 / 4 mile & Display G acceleration
    • BODY
      Carbon Air Intake
      Carbon Front Sheets
      Carbon Roof
      Carbon Front and Rear Spoiler
      Carbon Rear Diffuser
    • VEHICLE PRICE
      about 109 900 €

  • Manhart Racing releases BMW M3 E92 Compressor

    Manhart Racing, the German-based BMW powertrain king has released a stunning tuning program for the current BMW M3 E92. No less exclusive than their mind-blowing Manhart M3 Touring V10, the new program is able to charge your high-performance M3 with up to 655 horsepower. (more…)

  • BMW introduces dynamic Competition Package for 2010 M3 Coupe

    BMW has unwrapped a stunnning Competition Package for its high-performance model 2010 BMW M3 Coupe. World renowned for its class-leading driving performance figures, the superb M3 is now offered with even greater, matchless driving dynamics. (more…)

  • Vorsteiner M-Tech Series aero pack for BMW E92 Coupe

    Vorsteiner has engineered an exclusive all-new V-MS (Vorsteiner M-Tech Series) aero kit aimed to the growing group of BMW M-Tech car owners worldwide. (more…)

  • BMW M3 Supercharged by Kneibler Autotechnik

    One of the best looking E46 M3 Coupe is from Kneibler Autotechnik. To be able to increase the performance of the high number of revolutions gearing up to 459 hp and 498 Nm, Kneibler Autotechnik offers a supercharger using a compressor kit and a charge air cooler with the adequate software optimization. (more…)