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  • Supercharged G-Power BMW M3 GTS upgraded

    G-Power BMW M3 GTS
    Bayern-based G-Power has released details of its updated supercharger program to suit BMW’s hardcore M3 GTS.

    As with its regular M3 kit, the company’s SK II ‘Sporty Drive’ TU supercharger system makes use of its ASA T1-523 unit – superseding the ASA T1-522 – along with remapped ECU software, a new air intake, racing air filter and additional fuel pump. Those alterations mean output from the 4.4-litre V8 jumps from 331 kW (444 hp) and 439 Nm of torque to (478 kW (650 hp) and 630 Nm with 200 km/h appearing in 11.8 seconds and top speed a pleasant 323 km/h (201 mph). Pricing for the conversion is €23,500.

    When it comes to bringing the GTS to a standstill, G-Power can provide a Mov’it carbon ceramic brake upgrade using 396 mm discs gripped by six and four-piston calipers. As well as superior anti-fading qualities, their construction also reduces unsprung mass by 50% percent, compared to steel discs. But they will set you back an eye-watering €26,238.

    Completing the transformation is a set of 20-inch Silverstone Club Sport alloy wheels covered in 255/30 ZR 20 and 295/25 ZR Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres for €7,437.
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  • Porsche 911 50 Years Edition

    Porsche 911 50 Years Edition
    Never one to shy away from creating special models, Porsche has released details of its new 911 50 Years Edition, which celebrates five decades of this iconic vehicle.

    The special anniversary 911 is based on the 294 kW (400 hp) Carrera S, but wears the wider body usually reserved for the all-wheel drive Carrera 4 model. Other defining features include high-gloss window frames and SportDesign mirrors, the Porsche Dynamic Light System, chrome trim strips on the front air inlets, engine compartment grille and between the rear lights, ‘911 50’ badging on the rear lid and Fuchs-inspired 20-inch alloy wheels in matte black with machine-polished centres.

    Moving inside, there’s a nod to the past with green labelling on the instruments and white needles with silver caps on the instrument pivot pins, while the material on the seat’s centre section evokes the ‘Pepita’ tartan design seen on 1960s 911s. Agate Grey or black leather can be specified, with 18-way Sport Seats Plus available as an option. Elsewhere, the centre console, doors and dashboard use brushed aluminium panels from the Porsche Exclusive programme.

    Set to make its debut in Frankfurt (September 12), just 1,963 units will be built in two unique colours – Graphite Grey and Geyser Grey metallic – as well as black. UK pricing has been set at £92,257 (€108,171) with deliveries beginning in September.
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  • Porsche Cayman vs tuned Audi S4

    Porsche Cayman vs Audi S4
    This new episode of DRIVE sees Matt Farah travel to the UK to sample Chris Harris’ tweaked Audi S4 Estate before seeing how it stacks up against a standard Porsche Cayman.

    With optimized ECU software thanks to the guys from Revo Technik, the tatty Audi now produces around 298 kW (400 hp), while the dainty Cayman enjoys the benefits of a 202 kW (275 hp) 2.7-litre flat-six unit.
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  • Leib BMW GT 300

    Leib BMW GT 300
    Following on from its BMW M3-based GT 500, Giessen-based tuning specialist Leib Engineering has revealed a GT 300 program to suit the E92 series 325i.

    Leib’s optimized inlet manifold and ECU software sees output from the 3.0-litre straight-six climb from 160 kW (218 hp) to 220 kW (295 hp), with the optional Supersprint exhaust system yielding a further 11 kW (15 hp).

    Chassis changes include an uprated braking system with 338 mm and 324 mm discs gripped by six and two-piston calipers respectively, Variant 3 KW coilover suspension and a set of 8.5 and 9.5 x 19-inch BBS CH-R alloy wheels covered in 235/35 and 275/30 Pirelli P Zero rubber.

    The only external differences consist of a Kerscher Tuning carbon fibre front lip and matte black BMW Performance rear diffuser, with the interior simply receiving short-stroke anodized black flappy paddle shifters. We won’t mention the sticker bombing…
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  • Brabus B63 – 620 Widestar Mercedes-Benz GL 63 AMG

    Brabus B63 - 620 Widestar Mercedes-Benz GL 63 AMG
    Brabus has revealed another Mercedes-Benz SUV program, this time for the GL 63 AMG, with the B63 – 620 Widestar.

    Powered by that glorious 5.5 L V8 biturbo engine, developing 410 kW (557 hp) and 760 Nm of torque in standard form, Brabus adds its B63-620 PowerXtra module, which remaps the injection and ignition and increases boost pressure, and fits a stainless steel exhaust system with integrated butterfly valve, resulting in 456 kW (620 hp) and 820 Nm. Those changes mean 100 km/h appears in just 4.7 seconds while top speed is electronically limited to 300 km/h (174 mph). Sensibly, there is also a brake upgrade using cross-drilled 405 x 34 mm front discs and 380 x 34 mm rears gripped by six and four-piston fixed calipers.

    Visually the Widestar body package comprises of an aggressive front fascia with large intakes, wheel arch extensions adding 8 cm to the width of the vehicle, a roof spoiler and diffuser with ceramic-coated tailpipes. Brabus offers a large choice of wheel styles in sizes ranging from 21 upto the 23-inch Monoblock E evo, F and R items, while its electronic module lowers the GL-Class air suspension by 30 mm.

    Moving to the cabin, Brabus can reupholster the interior to suit any specific requirements, using materials including leather Alcantara, wood and carbon fibre, along with aluminum components such as pedals, door pins and longer shift paddles.
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  • Boba Motoring 1000 horsepower Volkswagen Golf

    16Vampir VW Golf MK1
    Following on from their 736 hp Golf Mk1 and 200 mph Golf Mk2, the lunatics at Boba Motoring have released details of a ballistic machine currently going through initial testing.

    Once again adopting the ’16Vampir’ tag, this latest creation makes use of a KR 16V block with reinforcing plate, a modified 16V KR cylinder head and 80 mm throttle body using a programmable KMS MD35 injection-ignition system for the 8 injectors. The 1.8-litre unit is fed by a Garrett GTX4202R turbocharger, which results in a pretty healthy 746 kW (1000 hp), while the transmission is a DSG 4Motion system.
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