G-Power Builds Insane BMW 1 M Coupé with 592HP V8 and Top Speed of 330km/h – 205MPH

It was not too long ago that G-Power introduced its first take on the BMW 1 M Coupé with a 429hp (435PS) performance tune. Now, the famed BMW tuning brand is taking it a few steps further with its new G1 V8 HURRICANE RS model.

While the G-Power 1 M Coupé made use of the original model's 3.0-liter turbocharged straight six, the G1 HURRICANE RS borrows the 4.0-liter V8 engine from the M3 E92 Coupe.

In fact, G-Power installed the entire powertrain from the M3 including the DCT double-clutch transmission gearbox and stainless steel exhaust system, and while it was at it, also made use of the M3's front and rear axles!

Being the power-hungry company that it is, the Germany tuner wasn't satisfied with the stock engine's 414hp (420PS) so it bolted on a customized ASA supercharger system along with several other goods such as an aluminium cast air box that boost output to 591hp (600PS) and peak torque to 580Nm (428 lb-ft).

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Scoop: Listen to the Turbocharged Sounds of the 2014 BMW M3 Sedan

A new BMW M3 is coming. But you already know that. Perhaps then, we can pique your interest with a short film of an F80 M3 prototype filling the Caracciola Karussell at the Nürburgring Nordschleife with the racy sounds of its new turbocharged inline-six engine, courtesy of YouTube user 'Nurburgdale'.

Replacing the 414hp unforced induction V8 engine of the current model, the heavy-breathing straight-six is pegged to deliver somewhere around 450-ponies.

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Rare 1989 BMW M3 Convertible and 1993 M5 Touring for Sale in the U.S.

A Cincinnati, Ohio-based dealership has listed two rare, if not unique since neither was officially imported in the United States, BMW models, including a 1989 M3 Convertible and a 1993 M5 Touring, but you better be willing to dig deep into your wallet if you are interested.

According to the Enthusiast Auto Group dealer, both cars were imported to the States from Europe and are said to be fully street legal.

We will start our tour with the E30 M3 Convertible, of which only 786 are believed to have been produced from mid-1988 to mid-1991.

This example is from 1989 and it is powered by a 2.3-liter naturally-aspirated inline four, though we're not sure if it’s in non-catalyst (197HP /200PS) or catalyst (192HP / 195PS) form.

The mileage on the red-colored soft top is 66,980 (107,770 kilometers) while the price is listed at a hefty $65,990 (€52,400).

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Fifth Gear: BMW M3 vs M3 CSL

Talking about BMW’s decision to offer every M3 model from now on with a CSL version (see what BMW’s M division vice president said here) we thought it would be a good idea to remember how the E46 M3 compared against its lightweight, CSL sibling. See what Fifth Gear’s Tiff Needell had to say about the two M3s in the video above.

BMW M Vice President: "From Now On, There Will Always Be An M3 CSL"

Gerhard Richter, BMW M Division’s Vive President gave a very interesting interview to Inside Line's Alistair Weaver during the launch of the 2008 BMW M3. Among other things, Richter confirmed BMW’s intention to build a successor to the highly acclaimed, lightweight M3 CSL. “The last M3 CSL was very successful and fun to drive. From now on, there will always be a CSL version of the M3”, said Richter.

As for the M1, Richter found the idea of an M model based on the 1-Series Coupe to be a good idea but he noted that BMW hasn’t taken any decision on the matter yet. On the other hand, Richter was quite negative about a future BMW supercar, not that he personally wouldn’t love doing it, but because if BMW decided to go fourth they would have to build something like the Porsche Carrera GT since anything below would just be on the same level with the M3 or M6. -Click on the link below to see the whole interview

Via: insideline

Wanna Drive The All-New 2008 BMW M3 In Nurburgring? Then Read On...

Oh yes, this in no hoax; earlier today we received this e-mail from the product manager of the German-based creative agency Dorten: “In September 2007, BMW will invite a selected group of international participants for an exclusive test-drive of the new BMW M3 Coupé at the Nürburgring race track in Germany. The two day event is called „Countdown to BMW M3" and will be the very first opportunity to experience the new BMW M3 Coupé, at the same time as the world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show is taking place”.

Don’t be ashamed if you’re getting the goose bumps, we did. Heck, it’s not like everyday someone invites you to drive an M3 on the “Ring” with all (?) expenses paid… According to the Bavarian car maker, the winning participants will be selected by BMW and will be notified until August 31st, 2007. The M3 Coupe driving event will take place on September 19-20th 2007, but you won’t actually drive the first day. That will happen on Day2. -Click “Read More…” below (teaser video included)

Any clauses? Well obviously, you can’t be working for BMW and you have to be at least 21-years-old and hold a valid license and passport. Closing date for applications is August 15th, 2007. Still have a few questions? We did and that’s why we sent an e-mail to the agency asking how many people would participate in the event and whether BMW would handle all travel expenses. We’ll inform you as soon as we get an answer.

Link: BMW

2008 BMW M3 E92 Brochure

Seems like the bimmer folks down at “M3Post” felt kind of jealous with Friday’s Porsche 911 GT2 and Chevy HHR SS brochure leaks so they decided to scan a copy of the latest BMW M3 E92 “pamphlet” and download it on the web for everyone's. Before we let you go to check it out, we urge you to take a look at the part referring to the M3's competitors: Audi RS4, Porsche 911 Carrera and Mercedes CLK 63 AMG. We’re pretty certain that you’ll find something to comment on… -Continued: Click “Read More…” below

Via: Jalopnik , Source: M3post

Autobild Takes The BMW M3 For A Spin At The Ascari Racetrack

The guys over at the German magazine Autobild, kindly sent us the video they shot from last weeks’s media presentation of the E92 BMW M3 in Marbella, Spain. We know you’re probably fed up with all the publicity that BMW’s new M3 and 1-Series Coupe are receiving the past few weeks, however, an inside camera in a 420Hp strong sports coupe performing a couple of rounds at the Ascari racetrack does sound promising.

Thanks for the video Jan!

2008 BMW M3: Amateur Video From The Marbella Media Presentation

These days Marbella has become the epicentre of M3 fans as BMW has chosen the beautiful seaside city in Andalusia, Spain, to perform the presentation of the 420Hp coupe to journalists. Yes, some guys have all the luck; sunny days, Mediterranean beaches, free food and hotels, beautiful Spanish women, a dozen or so E92 M3s and the chance to take the most desirable bimmer of the year for a spin at the Ascari racetrack, located not far from Marbella in a secluded valley in Ronda.

Thankfully (?), we can get a wisp of what’s going on there as a member of the Spanish forum “BMW Faq” managed to snap a few shots of the M3 along with a 6,5 min long video. Even though the drivers seemed a bit restricted, you can just imagine what’s going to happen at Ascari… I’m depressed right now, I think I’ll just crawl into bed and stay there all day. -Pictures after the jump

Via: Motorpassion , Source: bmwfaq

2009 BMW M3 Convertible Caught With Its Top Down

The sun was shining, the weather was sweet so what else better than drop the top and hear that almighty V8 sing like a beast! Carscoop poetry (…) aside, this grey-haired gentleman in the thinly camouflaged 2009 BMW M3 Convertible was caught in action by a reader of Topspeed circulating in Augsburg, Germany without a (spy)care in the world.

Like its coupe sibling, the hardtop convertible version of the 2008 M3 is fitted with the new Bavarian powerhouse, a 4.0-Liter V8 engine developing maximum output of 309 kW/420 hp plus peak torque of 400 Nm/295 lb-ft at 3,900 rpm (maximum engine speed 8,400 rpm). If you’ve got 5 min, take an... acoustic look at the Coupe here. Due to the slightly heavier body expect the M3 Convertible to race from 0-100 km/h (62mph) in a fraction over five seconds vs 4.8 sec of the M3 Coupe, with a limited top speed of 250 km/h (155mph). The Convertible will go on sale in the first half of 2008 along with the sedan version of the M3. -Continued: Click "Read More..." below

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