German Car Scene

Month: September 2013

  • JMS Tuning BMW 4 Series Coupe

    JMS Tuning BMW 4 Series Coupe
    Walddorfhäslach-based aftermarket specialist JMS Tuning has revealed details of what it can provide for owners of the new BMW 4 Series Coupe.

    For now, the only bodywork addition is a Racelook front spoiler with integrated diffuser priced at €399. JMS can also supply a KW Variant 3 inox-line coilover suspension kit, which allows a drop in ride height of 55 mm at the front and 45 mm at the rear, and a wheel and tyre package available, comprising of Schmidt Revolution Gambit alloys, which measure 8.5 and 10.5 x 20-inches.

    The company will shortly be rolling out ECU upgrades, air filters, exhaust systems and adjustable software to eliminate the delay that can be found in electronic fly-by-wire pedals.

    [Source: JMS Tuning]

  • Porsche 991 Turbo and Turbo S Cabriolet revealed

    Porsche 991 Turbo Cabriolet
    Porsche has released details of its new 911 Turbo and turbo S Cabriolet models ahead of their public unveiling in Los Angeles on November 20.

    Sharing the same powerplant as the Coupe; namely a turbocharged 3.8-litre flat-six engine developing 520 hp (383 kW) and 560 hp (412 kW) respectively, gears are switched via the seven-speed dual-clutch PDK transmission, which sends power to a new all-wheel drive system (PTM) utilizing an electronically controlled and activated multi-plate clutch that directs more torque to the front wheels when necessary.

    The Turbo cracks 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, while the Turbo S takes 3.2s, with both capable of achieving a top speed of 318 mph (197 mph). If you’re interested, average fuel consumption on both cars stands at 9.9 litres per 100 kilometres with CO2 emissions of 231 g/km, which represents an improvement of up to 15 percent compared to its predecessor.

    The Cabriolet roof system, which uses a lightweight magnesium frame with a Coupe-like arch that offers aerodynamic advantages, opens and closes in around 13 seconds, at speeds of up to 50 km/h.

    Due to be launched in Germany this December, pricing starts at €174,431 for the Turbo and €207,989 for the Turbo S.
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  • Porsche 964 RSR takes a dive

    Porsche rally crash
    Here’s a pretty spectacular accident involving a Porsche 964 RSR, a barrier and a river.

    Harry Kleinjan was taking part in this year’s Hellendoorn Rally, when he appeared to go straight on rather than negotiate a right-hand bend. We can see his brakes locking up ahead of the impact, which also ripped both driver’s side wheels off, so it may be a case of ill-judged late braking, locking brakes or a jammed throttle. Whatever the reason, we’re glad to say that Harry and his co-driver Bart den Hartog were unharmed following their flight.
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  • G-Power ‘GP Edition 30 Years’ range announced

    G-Power BMW M3
    Bayern-based G-Power is celebrating thirty years in the business by cutting the price of its BMW M3 supercharger packages by up to €5,000.

    The company’s ‘Sporty Drive’ TU supercharger kits include an optimized air intake and racing filter, and start with the entry-level SK I option, which extracts 388 kW (520 hp) from the 4.0-litre V8, up from the factory figure of 309 kW (414 hp). Next is the SK II package, which makes use of the ASA T1-523 ‘charger, allowing an output of 433 kW (580 hp). The final SK II CS (ClubSport) stage includes an additional fuel pump and remapped ECU software and nets you an impressive 455 kW (610 hp).

    Limited to thirty packages, pricing is set at €4,199, €6,719 and €8,399 respectively.

    Other components available for the M3 include a GM3-RS adjustable coilover suspension kit, a 20-inch Silverstone Diamond wheel package with Michelin Pilot Sport tyres and a stainless steel silencer with four 83 mm tailpipes.
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  • Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Exclusive Edition revealed

    Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Exclusive Edition
    Porsche has revealed the 911 Carrera 4S Exclusive Edition during a promotional video highlighting the services of its Exclusive Customer Centre in Zuffenhausen.

    Developed for flagship dealer Porsche Centre Hatfield in the UK, just five examples will be created, each featuring exclusive grey paintwork and the Sport Design kit, which consists of a front apron with additional air intakes and a raised rear wing that attaches to the factory item. Moving to the interior, the cabin has been upholstered in premium leather, while the arm rest and sill plates are embossed with Union Flags.

    Being based the 911 Carrera 4S means a 3.8-litre unit with direct injection that develops 294 kW (400 hp) and 440 Nm of torque and allows a 0-100 km/h time of 4.1 seconds and a 299 km/h top speed.
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  • Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG Black Series rendered

    Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG Black Series
    Macedonian artist Anton Gjorsev has created an impressive rendering of the forthcoming Black Series variant of the Mercedes CLA 45 AMG.

    Looking suitably aggressive, the model features a more muscular front bumper with larger air intakes and side flics, meatier skirts and purposeful fender flares to accommodate a set of wider wheels and tyres.

    We have no doubt that the boffins at AMG’s skunkworks will be able to squeeze some extra horsepower from that 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged unit, which already has 265 kW (360 hp) and 450 Nm of torque at its disposal, with rumours suggesting that it will develop around 298 kW (400 hp).

    Expect to pay over €60,000 for one when it reaches production next year.

    [Source: Anton Gjorsev]