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ATT-TEC BMW 1-Series ///M Coupe

ATT-TEC has revealed their tuning package for the older first generation BMW – the 1-Series E82 Coupe. It is based on the ///M model, which comes with a mighty 3.0 liter twin-turbochaged petrol engine.

The ATT-TEC 1-Series ///M Coupe comes with both styling and performance modifications.

The exterior features a set of massive ADV1 5.0 TF light-alloy wheels of sizes 9J x 20” at the front and 11J x 20” at the rear axle fitted with 245/30 ZR20 and 295/25 ZR20 Michelin Pilot Super Sport High Performance, respectively. The set costs €7,760.

The suspension is coming from KW. The tuning specialists fitted the car with Dynamic Damping Control coilover kit with ECU, which combines individual lowering function with an electronic damping control system. So, you can choose between three car-specific damper settings – Comfort, Sport & Sport+. Nice!

The KW DDC chassis technology system costs € 2,799. Assembly of the system, including wheel-alignment and set-up is provided by ATT-TEC for EUR € 449.

The performance package boost the engine to 460HP, instead of 340HP, which is an increase of 120HP. The result is thanks to Evolution Line titanium exhaust system from Akrapovic, larger intercooler, and an ECU-remap. The sports exhaust system is priced at €5,934 and the assembly costs a further €369.

Parts scheduled to be available soon include a front spoiler, a rear diffusor, a rear boot lid as well as a range of interior parts, also made of super-light carbon fibre.

Source: ATT-TEC

October 24, 2012

Hartge BMW 1-Series M Coupe

Hartge has announced their tuning program for the astonishing BMW 1-Series M Coupe – E82 model. The sports car comes with stayling and performance package.

The 3.0 liter twin-turbocharged inline-six cylinder petrol engine is boosted to 401PS (295 kW) and 530Nm (391 lb-ft), which is an increase of 61PS and 30Nm of torque. These results are thanks to an ECU re-map and new stainless steel sport exhaust system. 0-100 km/h is not mentioned, but 0 to 200 km/h is in 11.34 seconds, which is ful 2.18 seconds faster than the normal version of 1-Series M.

The exterior upgrades include a new black paint, a set of lowering sport springs, which drop the ride with 30 mm closer to the ground improving not only stance, but the handling of the car. There is also a nice boot lip spoiler, a roof-mounted spoiler and enormous Hartge wheels fitted with low-profile performance tires. The interior boasts a set of aluminium pedals and HARTGE floor mats in black velour.

Source: Hartge

March 14, 2012

Eisenmann Sport Exhaust System for the BMW 1-Series M Coupe

Eisenmann now offers a complete sport exhaust system with 4-pipe end for the BMW 1M coupe – E82. The tuning company crafts the entire exhaust system for the BMW by hand.

The new sport exhaust system offers optimized flow characteristics, sporty sound and of course, more power. A comparison measurement with the original exhaust system demonstrated a performance increase by 10PS (7 kW).

The entire exhaust system includes of a middle silencer and rear muffler. It is made of high-quality stainless steel for which Eisenmann guarantees the best quality.

The exhaust system’s world premiere will be celebrated at the IAA (International Motor Show) in Frankfurt, Germany, from September 15th to 25th, 2011.

However, the complete system is immediately available to buy. The middle silencer is available from Eisenmann with EC approval for 535.50 EURO, including VAT. The rear muffler with four tailpipes in a diameter of 83 millimetres costs 1309 Euro.

Eisenmann Sport Exhaust System BMW 1-Series M Coupe

Source: Eisenmann

July 25, 2011

Kelleners Sport BMW 1-Series M Coupe KS1-S

Kelleners Sport has revealed a stunning tuning package for BMW 1-Series M Coupe. The project name is Kelleners Sport KS1-S and includes both – styling and performance upgrades.

The high-revving inline six-cylinder engine with twin-turbochargers now produces whopping 410PS (301 kW), instead of the factory’s 340PS (250 kW) and a hefty torque – 550Nm (from 450Nm). The result is a decline in weight to power ratio from 4.4 to 3.8 kg per hp. The results are achieved thanks to a stainless-steel system and probably an ECU re-map.

Kelleners Sport KS1-S stands on enormous Hamburg or Berlin design wheels in dimensions 9J x 20” at the front and 10J x 20” at the rear fitted with 245/30 R20 and 265/30 R20, respectively.

The stance as well as the handling is improved with an adjustable coil-over suspension system.

The exterior boasts decorative strips on the bonnet, roof and side sills. New front spoiler lip and a 3-part MS grill insert made of stainless-steel.

The interior boasts top-quality perforated leather and velvety Alcantara in contrasting black and white, logos on the headrests and floor mats and a lot of aluminum elements. The sports steering wheel is fitted with Alcantara applications.

Kelleners Sport BMW 1-Series M Coupe KS1-S

Source: Kelleners Sport

July 11, 2011

TechTec BMW 1-Series M Coupe

TechTec has announced a special styling and performance packages for the BMW 1-Series M Coupe. With the upgrades, the small car will become a real monster and it will be perfect for time attack at the race track.

The performance upgrade can boost the twin-turbo 3.0 liter inline six-cylinder up to 450PS and 630Nm, instead of the factory’s 340PS (250 kW) and 500Nm (369 lb-ft) of torque.

Stage 1 includes an ECU re-map, so the engine will produce 380 PS (280 kW) and 580Nm (428 lb-ft). The price is just €1 500.

Stage 2 comes for €2 500 and the power becomes 400PS (294 kW) and for €3 300 you will get Stage 3 will full 450PS (331 kW) and 630Nm (465 lb-ft). Nice. The acceleration is a bit faster than some Ferrari models and almost all normal Porsches – 4.1 seconds to 100 km/h.

Furthermore, TechTec equipped the 1-Series M Coupe with a KW club sport suspension and a titanium sports exhaust system from Akrapovic.

Finally, the car get a shiny paint and some vinils.

Prices are not announced, yet.

TechTec BMW 1-Series M Coupe

Source: BMWBlog

June 20, 2011

KW BMW 1-series M Coupe

KW now offers Variant 3 coilover for BMW 1-Series M Coupe. The suspension kit will further improve the handling of the sport variant of 1-Series. The enhanced adjustable compression damping allows the M Coupe to expertly master sharp bends. So, the car is easier to handle at high speeds and the driver receives greater response from the road.

However, if you think that the comfort will suffer, you are wrong. At low speed, the impact of transverse joints is no longer transferred unfiltered into the passenger cabin for example. So, you receive not only stiffened suspension, but a better comfort, too.

Of course, the stance can be adjusted to your taste – thanks to the continuously variable suspension lowering . BMW 1-Series M Coupe with KW Coilover Variant 3 can be lowered between 10 and 35 millimetres at the front and 5 and 25 millimetres at the rear axle.

Last, but not least, there are six levels of firmness. The price of this pleasure is 1879 Euro including VAT, so if you are considering a suspension upgrade for your 1-Series M Coupe, KW has the answer.

KW BMW 1-series M Coupe

Source: KW

June 8, 2011

2012 BMW 1 Series M Coupe GTS?

All fans of BMW are waiting eagerly to find out how will look E82 1M Coupe and Car designer Jon Sibal may have a scoop on it.

The car is inspired by E36 LTW, E46 CSL and E92 GTS.

BMW 1M Coupe is expected to be powered by 3.0 liter inline six-cylinder twin-turbo engine with 340PS (250 kW).

However, the next 1M Coupe is coming in a few days but production will run only until the spring of 2012. That is a little more than a year on the assembly line. (more…)

December 3, 2010

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