Tag: M6

  • 2012 Gran Turismo Top 3: Audi RS6, BMW M6 and Chrysler 300C SRT

    The latest video from Dragtimesinfo includes some races from 2012 Gran Turismo Top 3. The fastest vehicles of 2012 in this class are Audi RS6, BMW M6 and Chrysler 300C SRT, of course tuned ones.

    The first start is between the 300C SRT-8 Supercharger (NOS) with 880HP and a powerful 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL600 Kleemann Stage 2 with 700HP. The Mercedes made awesome start, but the Chrysler caught it quickly and finished the 1 mile race in just 28.086 seconds with 315.23 km/h.

    The seconds start is between Porsche 911 Turbo (996) 9ff with 900HP and BMW M6 ESS (NOS) with 900HP. This time the Porsche won the race with 27.035 seconds and 310.61 km/h compared to the 27.978 seconds and 304.31 km/h for the BMW.

    The last start is between Audi RS6 Sportmile 800 with 800HP and Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 SL with 570HP. The Audi obliterated the Lamborhigni. The time of the RS6 is 27.309 seconds with 304.05 km/h.

    Check out the full video and comments below.

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHqIwrcOF0k

  • Lumma Design BMW M6

    Lumma-Design-BMW-M6-thumbThe BMW M6 is not yet fully out but Lumma Design cannot wait any longer. Here’s a brief glimpse of what they intend on doing to it. Don’t worry, no Mses have been hurt during the process. Their idea is, quite unsurprisingly, is to make the new BMW M6 “even more” sporty and appealing.

    How are they going to that? With carbon fiber of course. What we can see here is a complete aerodynamic kit comprising of bumpers, side skirts and vents and everything. The wheel arches are now flaring with their full force, and the carbon fiber hood leaves a lasting impression and hopefully, it saves weight. From the diffuser at the back, sticks out a Lumma central double-pipe exhaust system. Multi-piece wheels provided from the company measure up to 12.5×21. That’s a serious caliber.

    On the inside, Lumma have made an effort as well. Once you step in, a mash up of leather, Alcantra and carbon fiber overwhelms you. Elegance plus Sportiness – it is a well known formula.

    The BMW M6 with it’s bi-tubro V8 engine and it’s 412 kW of power go out on sale near the Fall. Lumma Design plan to bring out their own BMW M6 by the end of this year.

    Lumma Design BMW M6
    Lumma Design BMW M6

    Source: Lumma Design

  • 2012 BMW M6 F12 MotoGP Safety Car

    BMW has announced the M6 F12 MotoGP Safety Car. It will be presented at this weekend’s M Festival at the 24 Hour Nurburgring Race. The car will also lead the M Corso parade featuring a lot of interesting models.

    The car comes with slightly restyled exterior finished in white, ///M stripes and badges “Safety Car”. The aerodynamics is improved by a new front splitter and a rear wing. The front grille is finished in gloss black.

    The new M6 is powered by the famous twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 engine with 560HP (412 kW) and 680Nm (502 lb-ft) powering the M5 F10. It is mated to a 7-speed M Double Clutch Transmission.

    0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h. Probably, the Safety Car will be slightly more powerful and with removed speed limiter.

    Stay tuned!

    2012 BMW M6 F12 MotoGP Safety Car
    2012 BMW M6 F12 MotoGP Safety Car

    Source: BMW

  • BMW X1 US and M6 Convertible US

    BMW US will introduce the M6 Convertible and X1 SAV at the 2012 New York International Auto Show on Wednesday, April 4th. Both cars will be showcased at the BMW Stand from 10:15 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center (655 West 34th Street at 11th Avenue) in Manhattan.

    The third generation of M6 is powered by the newly developed M TwinPower Turbo 4.4 liter V8 mated to a 7-speed M-DCT transmission. The power is 560PS (412 kW) and 680Nm (502 lb-ft) at just 1500RPM.  0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited.

    Other premiere is the X1 SAV, which has already enjoying the EU success. The engine line-up includes a TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder petrol in xDrive28i model with 245PS. The 2012 X1 features distinctive headlights and L-shaped taillights, It will be available in showrooms, this summer.

    BMW will also exhibit M6 Coupe and X6 M, which will debut at the New York show. They will be also joined by the 6 Series Gran Coupe alongside the two famous concepts – i3 and i8.

    BMW will also bring the M6 Coupe and X6 M for their North American debuts at the New York show and they will be joined by the 6 Series Gran Coupe (US show debut) and the i3 and i8 concepts.

    The Gran Coupe has stunning proportions, design and driving dynamics of the 6 Series Coupe with interior room and amenities for up to 5 passengers. Its unique ability to satisfy the driver who wants a luxurious and sporty coupe yet needs a car capable of carrying four adults in comfort and luxury.

    No word about pricing though.

    2013 BMW M6 Convertible
    2013 BMW M6 Convertible

    Source: BMW

  • 2013 BMW M6 F13 [render]

    Here is two renderings of the new BMW M6 F13, which is most likely to hit the market in 2013. As the previous M5 E60 and M6 E63, the new M5 F10 will share most of its technology with the new M6 F13.

    2013 BMW M6 will be available in both variants: Coupe and Convertible. Hopefully, the manufacturer to introduce the four-door M6 Gran Coupe.

    The pictures below are thanks to Duron Automotive Artwork and as you can see, the new M6 will come will aggressive aerodynamics package. The typical M four tailpipes are present, along with a sporty diffuser.

    The big Coupe will most likely to be powered by the famous 4.4 liter twin-turbocharged V8 with no less than 560PS (412 kW). Still, there are any performance details about the new vehicle, but you have to expect brutal results.

    The new M6 will be a perfect base for the tuners, so we can’t wait to see what Hamman M6 F13 will look like.

    Stay tuned!

    2013 BMW M6 F13 render
    2013 BMW M6 F13 render
    2013 BMW M6 F13 render rear
    2013 BMW M6 F13 render rear

    Source: Duron Automotive Artwork via Facebook

  • Manhart MH1 Biturbo

    M3, M5, M6 … What was really lacking in this sequence was a smaller M1, which – with due respect to its famous predecessor of the same name – has now been officially called “1 Series M Coupe” by BMW. The engineers at BMW M GmbH are mighty proud of their smallest M-Racer, which thanks to an in-line six cylinder engine with TwinPower Turbo-charging and direct fuel injection, sends out a whopping 340 hp on the crankshaft. Alongside so much power, even a Porsche Cayman R must back off.

    As one of the foremost engine tuners in Germany, the Manhart Racing Company, led by the engine tuning icon, Günter Manhart, will offer from now on a completely remodelled 1 Series M Coupe. The Manhart MH1 Biturbo stands out with its standard consistent increase in power to 415 hp, which catapults it directly into the same league as the M3 Coupe and the Porsche 997 Carrera GTS. The in-house sports exhaust system, including down pipes and stainless steel silencers, ensures not only a few extra horsepower, but also an aggressive sound.

    Manhart MH1 Biturbo
    Manhart MH1 Biturbo

    This is of course still by no means the end, for, so that high performance can also be efficiently reached without large losses in traction propulsion, Manhart Racing built an in-house specially tuned coilover suspension and a magnificent Concave One wheel-set. The exclusive MHR forged wheels rotates with 9×20 inch turn forward, on the drive axle in 10.5 x20 inch turns, in combination with a 245 and 295 Continental Sport contact 5 set of tyres. For more down-force on the front axle, there is also a fine, handmade carbon-fibre front splitter, including a central bar. In the rear section, Manhart has built in a diffuser on the 1M Coupe, made also of course from high-quality carbon fibre fabrics. A set of quality carbon mirror covers completes perfectly the changes to the exterior.

    For the interior of the MH1 Coupe, the experts form Geilenkirchen offer sports performance seats in the front and an Alcantara rear seat at the back, both enhanced with red stitching.

    Prices:

    MHR full carbon fibre front splitter 1,990 Euro
    MHR full carbon rear diffuser 1,820 Euro
    MHR coilover suspension 2,580 Euro
    MHR Concave One forged wheels in 9×20 and 10.5×20 with 245 and 295 tyres
    Complete set 7,499 Euro
    Performance improvement up to 415 hp 3,900 Euro
    MHR stainless steel silencers 1,890 Euro
    Down pipes 799 Euro
    MHR complete exhaust system 3,799 Euro
    MHR performance seats 2,522 Euro
    Decoration panel 399 Euro

    All prices include 19% VAT

    Source: Manhart Racing

  • Prior Design PD550 BMW M6

    Prior Design has introduced a widebody-kit for BMW E63 and E64 M6 models.

    The package includes a new front bumper lip, a pair of fenders, a pair of side skirts, a rear spoiler, a roof spoiler, a trunk spoiler and all mouting material. Furthermore, all parts come with TUV certificate for easy entry of the body panels.

    All products are made from quality Dura-Flex Epoxy FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic). This material has an excellent surface finish that provides sufficient flexibility combined with high stability and allows for easy and inexpensive painting.

    As an option, you can order a quad tip exhaust system and an exclusive green paint finish.

    Price lists are available, after contact.

    Prior Design PD550 BMW M6 Side
    Prior Design PD550 BMW M6 Side

    Source: Prior Design

  • Rossin Bertin Vorax – M5 engine and 1300kg

    Rossin-Bertin Vorax sounds like… Actually, it sounds like a science fiction and it IS! The vehicles is a combination between Nissan Juke and Mazda RX-8. The Vorax features a carbon fibre body and aluminium chassis as you may suggest for extra strength and lightweight. It is supposed to weigh just 1.3 tonne (2 866 lbs).

    The „thing” is powered by 5.0 liter V10 from BMW M5 with 570hp. The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h is covered in 3.8 seconds and the top speed is 330km/h. However, the company plans to release a 750hp supercharged version with 3.6 seconds to 100 km/h and Vmax of 372 km/h. (more…)

  • Nowack presents the N635S 5.8 Hans Nowack Edition

    Nowack Motors has presented its latest masterpiece engine, the Nowack Motors N635S 5.8 Hans Nowack Edition. This exclusively powerful unit represents a farewell celebration for the high-performance naturally aspirated V10 by the BMW M division. (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.

    • 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 €
  • G-POWER BMW M6 HURRICANE CS

    Creating the ultimate BMW, nothing less was the set target for the G-POWER engineers when they started to designe the G-POWER M6 HURRICANE CS. The starting basis for this project is the currently most exclusive model in the BMW product range, the BMW M6. Due to the combination of this fantastic basis with the technical innovative products of G-POWER, it was able to create a sports car of superlatives. Powered by a V10 SK III RS twin-supercharger engine with 750 hp / 552 kW, which enabled the G-POWER world record car to achieve a top speed of 367,4 km/h, the G-POWER M6 HURRICANE CS has got what it takes to be a member of the super car league.

    Further characteristics of the G-POWER M6 HURRICANE CS is the multipart widebody kit, the high performance Carbon-Ceramic break system, the individually adjustable suspension kit and last but not least the nifty 21 inch G-POWER wheels with MICHELIN tyres.After the G-POWER M5 HURRICANE RS broke the world record for the fastest sedan, G-POWER developed this idea to use this potential to build the world’s fastest BMW coupe, the G-POWER M6 HURRICANE CS.

    For this project, the redesigned twin supercharger system of the world record car for the fast-revving V10 was used. Compared to the standard system, both belt-driven ASA T1-313 superchargers, each providing charge air for one cylinder bank, were replaced by larger ASA T1-316 models. They have the capacity to increase the volume of charge air by up to 25 percent but only a fraction of that was utilized in this engine. The air volume these chargers are capable of would theoretically be sufficient for a rated power output in excess of 900 hp.   The pre-compressed air from both superchargers is cooled for maximum power yield in a dual-flow water-to-air intercooler painted G-POWER orange. This sophisticated cast-aluminum component replaces the stock airbox above the engine. Because of its close proximity to the engine it produces the same instant throttle response as the production engine, albeit with considerably more torque.

    The inner workings of the ten-cylinder four-valve engine are optimized with forged high-performance pistons from Mahle that reduce compression. They have been precisely matched for weight and are much stronger than their production counterparts. The production piston rods and pins also had to make way for special components that can handle the much higher forces.

    Further optimized mapping of the engine electronics also contributes to the increased power output of 750 hp / 552 kW, available between 7,500 and 8,000 rpm. The engine delivers its peak torque of 800 Nm at 5,000 rpm. The G-POWER M6 HURRICANE CS sets new performance records not just for top speed with more than 370 km/h. With sprint times of less than 4.4 seconds from rest to 100 km/h, 9.6 seconds to 200 km/h and 26 seconds to 300 km/h the nearly two-ton coupe is at the head of the pack in these categories as well.

    Two tons and a top speed of 370 km/h naturally place extreme demands on the tires, which were mounted on G-POWER light-alloy wheels. Technology partner Michelin provided high-performance Pilot Sport PS2 tires in sizes 255/35 ZR 19 in front and 305/30 ZR 19 on the rear axle. These tires were the only ones capable of handling the extreme stress. In everyday driving the G-POWER M6 HURRICANE CS runs on 21-inch Silverstone Diamond wheels with size 255/30 ZR 21 and 295/25 ZR 21 tires, due to the capacity of the tires the top speed has to be limited to 340 km/h, than.

    In addition to the most powerful BMW engine ever to power a street-legal BMW, favorable aerodynamic properties were of elementary importance. The needed body kit has to fulfill to function at once. First of all it has to generate enough down force to keep the G-POWER M6 HURRICANE CS on the ground at speeds of more than 300 km/h and secondly it responsible for transform the standard BMW M6 into a super sports car. That is why G-POWER designed a unique widebodykit made entirely from carbon fibre. In addition to producing the desired downforce it is also designed to supply much more cooling air. It consists of front apron, bonnet with vents, rocker panels, wheel arche attachments, rear aprons with diffusor and a rear spoiler wing.

    At the same time G-POWER puts the BMW M6 on a diet and makes it lose weight bit by bit. The biggest share is taken by the G-POWER complete exhaust system made entirely form titan which lets the dynamic back pressure drop just like the weight. 24 kg are saved compared to the standard exhaust system.

    In the vehicle interior G-POWER switches the standard front seats against racing seats made from carbon fibre, which ensure a perfect support for the drive in its fight against the centrifugal forces. Of course these seats are lighter than the standard seats as well and again the M6 has lost 24 kg.

    Weight neutral, but not without effects is the G-POWER suspension package CLUBSPORT. It optimizes the road handling of the G-POWER M6 HURRICANE CS to perfection and is consisting of the continuously height-adjustable G-POWER coil-over RS suspension with nine selectable settings each for bound and rebound and the G-POWER anit-roll-bar kit for front and rear axle.

    The option list of the G-POWER M6 HURRICANE CS ends with a true highlight: a Carbon-Ceramic break system with 6-piston calibres and brake discs with 380 mm in diameter. This heavy duty brake system delivers declaration rates beyond the gravity on a constant rate and at the same time are 50% lighter than the standard brakes.

    The standout cockpit of the G-POWER M6 HURRICANE CS features a speedometer with 400-km/h scale, clear-coated carbon-fiber panels for dash, center console and doors, as well as an ergonomically shaped G-POWER sport steering wheel with especially pleasant perforated Kjerba Nappa leather.

    The G-POWER M6 HURRICANE CS can be ordered as a complete car starting at 360.000 Euros.

  • Maximum performance in every discipline: The BMW M models of the year 2009.

    BMW M3 SedanBMW M3 with new rear end design – “competition package” for the BMW M6 Coupe – new iDrive generation for the BMW M3, BMW M5 and BMW M6.
    The high-performance BMW M GmbH sports cars enter the year 2009 both ideally equipped and in top shape. With specific body modifications to the BMW M3 Saloon, the introduction of the new iDrive generation for all versions of the BMW M3, the BMW M5 and the BMW M6 as well as a “competition package” for the BMW M6 Coupe, we have ensured that the respective models are able to continue to strengthen their pole position in the disciplines design, ease of operation and driving pleasure. The BMW M GmbH currently offers nine models, this being the most varied and attractive product portfolio in its 30-year history as a supplier of exceptionally sporty production cars.   (more…)