German Car Scene

Month: June 2013

  • BMW 3 Series by JMS Tuning

    BMW 3 Series by JMS Tuning
    Walddorfhäslach aftermarket specialist JMS Tuning has released details of what it can provide for owners of the F30 BMW 3 Series.

    For now, the only bodywork addition is a Racelook front spoiler with integrated diffuser priced at €299. JMS can also supply a KW Variant 1 inox-line coilover suspension kit for €1,218, which allows a drop in ride height of 55 mm at the front and 45 mm at the rear. For €2,599 the wheel and tyre package consists of Schmidt Revolution Gambit alloys measuring 8.5 and 10 x 20-inches. They come wrapped in 225/35 and 255/30 tyres.

    If you’re looking for an increase in performance, the company can provide ECU upgrades, air filters, exhaust systems and adjustable software to eliminate the delay that can be found in electronic fly-by-wire pedals.
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  • Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT driven

    Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT
    Here’s a video from Motor Trend featuring racing driver Justin Bell and the Mercedes SLS AMG GT, which sees the pair visit some of the most iconic spots in Los Angeles before heading to the track to see how the hotter gullwing performs.

    Propelling the GT is a tweaked version of the regular car’s 6.2-litre V8 that produces 435 kW (591 hp) and 650 Nm of torque, allowing a 3.7 second sprint to 100 km/h and limited top speed of 320 km/h.
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  • BMW 4 Series Cabriolet rendered

    BMW 4 Series Cabriolet
    Following on from BMW’s reveal of its 4 Series Coupe, Dan Buzdugan over at PS Garage has wasted no time in creating this impressive rendering of how the 4 Series Cabriolet will look.

    Due to surface before the end of this year, expect a folding metal roof along the lines of the E93 3 Series Cabrio along with engines from its Coupe sibling, including 180 kW (245 hp) 428i and 225 kW (306 hp) 435i variants.

    [Source: PS Garage]

  • Audi R8 V10 by OK-Chiptuning

    Audi R8 V10 by OK-Chiptuning
    The Neukirchen-Vluyn tuning specialist with the self-deprecating name, OK-Chiptuning, has shown what it can do for your Audi R8 V10.

    Performance-wise OK fits a new exhaust system with adjustable flap and remaps the 5.2 FSI unit’s ECU software, which sees output climb from 382 kW (520 hp) and 530 Nm of torque to 456 kW (620 hp) and 570 Nm. Those tweaks – along with optimization of the R tronic software – means the trip from 100 to 200 km/h now happens in 6.9 seconds rather than 8.1 s.

    Other changes include an adjustable KW coilover suspension kit, a carbon fibre front lip spoiler and rear diffuser, R8 GT tail-lights and body-coloured Phantom Black radiator grille section.
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  • How the SEAT Leon Cup Racer came about

    SEAT Leon Cup Racer
    SEAT has released a video documenting the development of its Leon Cup Racer which will make an appearance at the Goodwood Hillclimb next month.

    Based on the five-door Leon model, the Cup Racer is propelled by a two-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged engine, which sends 243 kW (330 hp) and 350 Nm of torque to the front wheels via a 6-speed DSG transmission and electronic differential lock. An endurance racing version, equipped with a lever-operated sequential racing transmission and mechanical differential lock is also available.

    “With two versions for sprint and endurance racing, the Cup Racer is ideal for an extremely broad palette of racing series – from the ETTC to the VLN Endurance Cup on the Nurburgring,” said Jaime Puig, Director of SEAT Sport.

    Customers can purchase the Leon Cup Racer for €70,000 while the endurance version will set you back €95,000.
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  • BMW M6 program by Vorsteiner

    Vorsteiner BMW M6 Coupe
    Styling and performance specialist Vorsteiner has released details of its new program to suit BMW’s current M6 Coupe and Cabriolet as well as the M6 Gran Coupe.

    Visually, the company’s pre-preg carbon fibre aero package comprises of a front spoiler with central splitter, side skirts, a finned diffuser section for the rear bumper and a boot lid spoiler.

    Completing the look, Vorsteiner can also provide its handsome VSE-003 forged aluminum wheels in a 21-inch diameter.
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