German Car Scene

Month: May 2013

  • BMW M3 by LB Performance

    BMW M3 by LB Performance
    Well known for its extreme Lamborghini conversions, Japanese stylinghouse LB Performance also dips its toe into other areas, such as this package for the current BMW M3 Coupe.

    The wide body program follows the same lines as its other products with a set of bolt-on over fenders and accompanying bumper pieces. There’s also a large front spoiler and rear wing for the boot lid constructed from clear coated carbon fibre.

    Pricing for the kit, front spoiler and rear wing works out at €6250, €1250 and €1210 respectively.
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  • Celebrating the Pagani Zonda

    Zonda
    This brand new episode of DRIVE is an aural delight, with the Pagani Zonda and Chris Harris’ right foot providing the soundtrack.

    Sadly this is just a two minute preview before next week’s big film, which sees Chris drive Horacio Pagani’s very own Zonda and Huayra, but the sound of that Mercedes-AMG V12 should keep you going until then.

    Turn your speakers up.
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  • Mercedes-Benz E 55 AMG by RENNtech and ADV.1

    RENNtech Mercedes-Benz E 55 AMG
    Aftermarket specialist ADV.1 Wheels has released these images of a Mercedes-Benz E 55 AMG Estate, built collaboratively with RENNtech.

    Powering the high-speed wagon is a custom-built 5.4-litre supercharged engine, which features upgraded pistons and connecting rods for higher boost, ported and polished heads, SLR camshafts, remapped ECU software, a full stainless steel exhaust system with 200 cell cats, carbon fibre airbox with 82 mm throttle body and uprated intercooling.

    Those modifications see output climb from 350 kW (469 hp) and 699 Nm of torque to 492 kW (660 hp) and 1003 Nm. Additional features include a transmission upgrade, lowering module and performance brake kit comprising of 15.2 and 14.2-inch two-piece discs. Completing the changes are a set of ADV.1 ADV08 Track Spec wheels, which measure 9 and 10.5 x 20-inches and feature brushed centres with polished lips.
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  • 1100 hp BMW E30 M3

    BMW M3
    Here’s an interesting BMW E30 M3 spotted by CvdZijden at the recent Gran Turismo Nurburgring event.

    Although it appears relatively standard from the outside, it actually packs an 1100 horsepower punch underneath its ventilated hood. Sadly, the owners chose to stray from the BMW path, opting instead for a heavily tweaked turbocharged 2JZ unit from Toyota’s Supra.

    Still, look at it go!
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