The aftermarket parts group Vorsteiner have just come up with a few high tech pieces that compliment the E92 BMW M3 coupe’s carbon fiber roof. The new customization program consists of an all new limited edition GTS3 front bumper made with Vacuum Bagging Carbon Fiber Construction for its lightweight nature and very exotic nature. The unit has a much larger center opening with a lip that rides closer to the ground and redesigned side ducting eyebrows to channel the incoming air. This allows more of a dense charge to enter and pass through the radiator and into the air intakes as opposed to underneath the car and disturb the high performance vehicle’s delicate down force balance.
The other piece of Vacuum Bagging Carbon Fiber Construction art is the Vorsteiner vented hood complete with power domes. The engine cover utilizes the factory mounting points for easy installation and adds a significant element of aggression to the M3 with its integrated dual vented openings made up of five carbon fiber blades on either side that allows hot air to escape from the engine bay and lowers under hood temperatures which directly increases horse power. The hoods are made with rolled composite carbon fiber edges for durability purposes and so that that they look good from every angle. For those who are more budget minded Vorsteiner offers a single layer carbon fiber hood with a DVWP underside as well as the double sided carbon fiber piece.
Press release after the jump.
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The tuners from IND Distribution are developing a new customization program for the BMW M3 Convertible, proving for once and for all that Americans are capable of tuning high performance German automobiles. IND not only wanted to modify the car, but focused on making their clients feel unique.
In order to accomplish this, the shop added a Vorsteiner Polyurethane front lip and removed the old OEM reflectors that came standard with the vehicle for a mcuh cleaner look while at the rear IND added a new Challenge rear diffuser and a set of beautiful BBS LM wheels sized 20×9.5 inches in the front and 20×10 inches in the rear.
Complete with chrome trim and a high performance Eisenmann Sport exhaust system, Rogue short shifter with a BMW Performance shift boot around it and a knob on top. IND Distribution’s new E93 is just the perfect modified ride for anyone who can appreciate a wished for a clean and subtle BMW M3.
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The ‘Billboard War’ between Audi and BMW has taken a new life of its own, thanks to the latter’s new Billboard in Ingolstadt, which incidentally, is the home turf of Audi.
If you recall, the two European automakers engaged in a ‘can-you-top-this?’ billboard duel in California, USA last April. The first salvo was thrown by Audi, which created a billboard for the Audi A4 with the tag line ‘Your move, BMW’ at its dealership along Santa Monica Boulevard. Not to be outdone, BMW commissioned Juggernaut Advertising, which came up with a brilliant response to Audi’s billboard. Across the street from the Audi billboard was put up, BMW produced a bigger billboard of its BMW M3 with the simple tag-line of ‘Checkmate’ – a direct reference to Audi’s slogan.
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Its true that the current generation BMW M3 is without a doubt a genuine high performance machine, but the older E46 M3 is still looking as good as ever and can be had at quite a discount. So why ditch your slightly used car in favor of a brand new one especially when you can add a tuning kit like G-Power’s. The performance upgrade will not only boost the output of your Bimmer’s straight six up to 450 HP but will also increase handling performance and add some style with a new set of rolling stock. One of the best features of the G-Power kit is that there is no need to crack open the engine to fit forged pistons or reinforced connecting rods. Even the exhaust is left just like it came from the factory spitting out the spent gasses that the centrifugal supercharger pumped into the M-tuned engine.
The upgrade package also includes a set of G-POWER’s new Silverstone Diamond alloys measuring 20 inches in diameter and wrapped in very sticky MICHELIN Pilot Sport tires sized 245/30 in the front and 285/25 in the rear to complete the staggered setup. Hidden behind the new rims is a G-POWER coil-over suspension that is aimed at keeping body roll to a minimum and all four corners of the car planted firmly when the G-POWER M3 goes deep into a turn.
Even though you can use the stock exhaust, G-Power also offers a stainless steel sport muffler that features the legendary G-POWER “DEEPTONE” technology for the ultimate sound and performance. If you happen to be a fan of BMW roadsters, you will be happy to know that the kit will also fit the Z4M model.
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There is no better finish for any automobile than matte black. There is something about the lack of luster makes it appear to be some sort of stealth craft. If you believed that the matte black BMW X6 was the best looking flat black Bimmer of all time, wait until you see what the North American BMW specialists at Racing Dynamics can do with an M3 Coupe!
For only $3000 RDSport can make you a beauty just like this one.
As it comes from the factory with its carbon fiber roof, 19 inch wheels and high revving 4.0 Liter V8; the BMW M3 coupe is a very desirable machine. The problem the Bavarian automakers are facing is how to improve upon a good thing. They have solved this dilemma by announcing the production of the M3 Edition. This limited production M3 coupe is powered by the same great 420 HP V8 as the standard model, except both the interior and exterior are adorned with upgrades and accents that make the Edition models very unique BMWs.
The M3 Edition models take the outstanding features of the M3 and dress them up with a new layer of style. Starting with four new individualized colors like Alpine White, Dakar Yellow and Monte Carlo Blue; the BMW design team also added a few exterior modifications, like a blacked out treatment for the grill, side mirrors, tailpipes and even the light weight alloys. The chassis has also been lowered by about 0.4 inches not only set these M3s apart from the rest of the field, but also improves handling.
On the inside, the Edition M3s are set apart from the crowd with Carbon Structure Leather trim and soft black Novillo Leather covering the seats. The piping and stitching is made to match the vehicle’s exterior color. With a production run limited to just six months, the BMW M3 Edition is the perfect option for the driver who never wants to see another car like their’s on the road.
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Günter Manhart is the man to talk to at Manhart Racing, especially if you like fast BMWs. A short while back the tuners dropped a M5 sourced V10 into a Z4, and are at it again by combining the 550 HP ten cylinder engine and a 3 Series wagon to create the fastest estate on the planet.
The German tuners AC Schnitzer have just released a new brake upgrade for the latest generation of BMW’s entry level high performance machine, the M3. The lighter setup with increased braking power was track tested on the Nurburgring’s North Loop, ensuring consistent fade free braking.
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BMW doesn’t want the Maserati GranTurismo MC to get all the spotlight at the 24-hour race on the Nürburgring’s Nordschleife this year. The May 23rd race will be the premiere run of BMW’s M3 GT4 car.
BMW is importing Augusto Farfus, Jorg Muller and Andy Priaulx from the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) to give the M3 GT4 a workout. While BMW has been a dominate force of the WTCC circuit, it has an uphill battle in the GT4 class. It’s been won by an American car, the Ford Mustang FR500C, for the last two years (the driver was German.)
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The days of high-revving, big engine BMW M cars are over. The V10 in the M5 will be replaced with a twin-turbo V8, and now details are emerging on the cylinder loss for the next generation M3.
Right now BMW’s hottest 3-Series car is propelled by a 4.0-liter 414 hp V8 engine, but when the next generation 3-Series comes in 2012, don’t expect the engines to get above six cylinders. BMW’s M Group CEO, Ludwig Willisch told Motor Trend that a turbocharged six-cylinder engine is a must for the next generation M3.
But don’t despair just yet. While the horsepower from the six cylinder engine won’t likely be as much as the current V8, the weight savings should give the car similar performance with better fuel economy. This will also move more of the car’s weight towards the center. Willisch said the V6 is "a more compact engine that could be butted up against the firewall."
BMW has been flexing its horsepower muscle in the last few years, but now the next cars will be more about showing off engineering talent. So while we predict there is still plenty more news to come about car with smaller engines, we also expect that to be supplemented with news of turbocharging and utilization of BMW’s EfficiencyDynamics.
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