A California based tuner by the name of ARKYM revealed a new tuning kit for the BMW M3 Coupe. So, what do you think, can Americans tune German cars? We say, not this time, as this is one of the ugliest vehicles we have seen. That begin said, ARKYM did an excellent job with the M3 Aero, but this overall look is just wrinkled-up nose disgusting. For the sake of information, let’s go over some of the changes.
What ARKYM typically likes doing with its projects is combine quality products and unique ideas to create "original, brand name, products at a fair and competitive market value." This particular package includes an Aerorace Hood ($1,999), Aerorace trunk boot lid (a single side carbon priced at $1249 and a double side carbon priced at $1699), Aerosport front lip ($549), and Aerosport rear diffuser ($449). As expected, carbon fiber is used all around with each piece being 100% form fitting.
That’s all we know so far on this tuning kit for the BMW M3 E92 as the tuner has not announced if the kit allows for any performance upgrades. We don’t expect any because the last BMW M3 ARKYM worked on was devoid of any performance enhancements.
UPDATE 12/20/2010: Arkym has taken their BMW M3 - which they call the AeroRace One, out to the Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch for a little shakedown. In this video, the AeroRace One makes a name for itself by passing a number of its competitors, including the 2010 Lotus Exige, the 2008 Ferrari F430, the 2009 Porsche 997 GT2, the 2007 Porsche GT3 RS, and the 2010 Nissan GT-R. We still don’t have performance numbers, but we’re thinking Arkym wants this video to speak for the M3.
Check out the specifications for the AeroRace One after the jump.
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When BMW revealed the Frozen Gray M3 Coupe back in June, they announced that only 30 units would be produced. Now, one of those units has surfaced in the hands of Turner Motorsports, who decided that the limited edition model needed a little more exclusivity, and a lot more power to get it ready for the track.
Turner did not announce any details on the car’s future specifications, but the picture revealed new 18x10" Volk Racing G2 Forged wheels painted in a Formula Silver finish and wrapped in 275/35 Continental Grand-Am spec race slicks.
What the tuner didn’t do was change the Frozen Gray paint - which if you remember comes with a laundry list of upkeep rules - that makes the BMW as special as it is. The interior flows right along with the gray exterior combining Fox Red with a Black bi-color Novillo leather. The Frozen Gray M3 Coupe will come equipped with the new Competition Package that includes Electronic Damping Control, 19” light-alloy wheels, lowered suspension, sport mapping for EDC, and DSC.
First we had the R8 Enigma, then the LP640 Axiom, and now we have the M3 Agitator. All of these amazing vehicles were created by the same tuner: RENM. The Agitator package includes both appearance and performance improvements.
The exterior of the BMW gets new customized T6 forged 3 piece wheels, adjustable coilover suspension, hallmark-designed 76mm diameter tail pipes, aero carbon fiber front spoiler, boot lid, and rear diffuser.
As for the engine, RENM modified the ECU, added an inconel high-performance exhaust, carbon fiber air-intake, sports air filters, and adjustable ride height/dampening suspension. The result is an impressive 450HP (up from 420 HP) and 440NM of torque. The inconel Formula 1 exhaust technology brings stability and heat resistance to the BMW while the rear silencer carries 12 kilograms less in the weight category. This makes the tuned vehicle weigh 40% less than the standard model.
We are excited to see what other beautiful vehicles RENM has up their sleeves. If all of their other creations come out as beautiful as these last three models, then we are sure to be pleased.
Press release after the jump.
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Onyx Concept may have started out tuning Land Rover models, but they have since moved on from their token rides to include Bentleys and Porsches. Now they will be adding another notch on their belt with the Onyx-tuned BMW E92/93 M3. And they changed everything there was to change: engine power, exterior, and interior.
Starting with the engine, the V8’s output has been increased from a standard 420 HP to an amazing 630 HP. An upgrade like this had to be accomplished through an extensive ECU remap, among other things, but Onyx Concept has yet to reveal the details of how this 210hp upgrade was accomplished.
Moving on to the exterior, no detail was left untouched as the BMW received new front and rear bumpers, sideskirts, a front carbon fiber lip, a rear carbon fiber diffuser, a carbon fiber bonnet, a carbon fiber boot lid, and a carbon fiber roof tip spoiler.
The final aspect of the BMW E92/93 M3 that has been given an overhaul is the interior. Much like the exterior, the interior receives a carbon fiber free-for-all with a 12pc carbon fiber paneling kit. This kit features colored carbon weaves that come in a range of colors from black to orange to blue. The color choices don’t stop there as the interior will also receive buffalo leather that can be installed in many different color combinations.
As the twin-turbo V8 says hello in 2011, Nowack Motorsports has prepared a special edition BMW M5 as a farewell celebration for the naturally aspirated V10 model. Called the BMW M5 Hans Nowack Edition, this special edition is a tribute from Oliver Nowack to his father Hans, creator of world famed race and road engines and one of the inventors of what is nowadays called ECU-Tuning.
The car is equipped with two Nowack Motorsports bespoke intake air collectors and, of course, some good ol’ Nowack ECU. This propels the Nowack Motors N635S 5.8 Hans Nowack Edition found in the BMW from 507 hp to an amazing 718 hp.
We wish we could say that this engine was all the BMW M5 needs, but we could go for a nice, new little spoiler here and some side skirts there. Maybe something along the lines of the BMW X6 M that Nowack took a crack at back in March? Of course, if they are not going to add any other fancy schmancy components, any tuning firms out there ready to take a bite at this edition?
Press release after the jump.
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