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Bayern-based BMW tuner, G-Power, has released its Typhoon kit for the facelifted X5 model. Constructed from high quality PU-rim, the pumped-up body focuses on those muscular front and rear wing extensions, and matching widened sill extensions. The X5’s face is given a more aggressive look thanks to the new front bumper, which features LED daytime running lights and large air intakes, and the vented carbon-fibre bonnet. At the rear there’s a new roof spoiler, substantial lower diffuser, and twin, central tailpipes, which finish off the company’s stainless steel high-performance exhaust system.

The new, bulbous arches house G-Power’s own Silverstone Edition forged wheels, sized 11×23-inches at the front and 12×23-inches at the rear.

G-Power offers a power upgrade for the xDrive48i model; after bolting its ASA T1- 522 supercharger to the 4.8L V8, and adding a larger capacity charge cooler, output jumps from 355 to 525 hp. That equates to a 0-62 mph time of just 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 170 mph.

[Source: G-POWER]

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Manhart Racing GmbH, the Geilenkirchen-based BMW tuner, is offering an optic and performance program for BMW’s superb 1 Series M Coupe. Visually, Manhart add black graphics to the car’s flanks and a rear diffuser that fits directly where the factory bumper insert resided. The company also adds its own 20-inch alloy wheels and suspension kit. A carbon front spoiler is in pre-production stage.

Thanks to the fitment of a new performance exhaust and reworking of the engine management the Baby M’s twin-turbocharged 6-cylinder unit enjoys a power hike from 340 PS (250 kW/335 hp) 420 PS (309 kW/414 hp).

Inside, the new MHR-embossed BMW Performance bucket seats, rear bench and even the dash board all receive a mixture of Alcantara and leather – with contrasting orange stitching.

[Source: Manhart Racing]

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