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German Car Blog, Performance, Tuning, Motorsport, and Modification News
Published on 10-09-2012 10:02 PM
An in depth comparison between the AMG M157 and BMW S63TU V8 Twin Turbo motors similar to the M278 versus N63 article that BenzBoost did recently is coming. For now, let's compare the M157 and S63TU motors in stock form. Insideline did a dyno test of both motors and has a dynojet dyno overlay for us comparing the curves of both motors. What is interesting is that both hit the same peak horsepower values. ...Published on 10-09-2012 07:44 PM
The Tesla Model S is no slouch. It has run the 1/4 mile in 12.5@110 which certainly is impressive for a heavy car with 416 horsepower from its electric motor. The thing is, the new M5 makes much more horsepower and is capable of 120 mile per hour trap speeds stock. IND recently ran 11.9@119.5 in the 1/4 mile on street tires meaning on paper this is quite a mismatch and the Tesla Model S simply can not win. ...Published on 10-09-2012 05:05 PM
HRE has long been known as a performance-driven company where strength, light weight, and superior engineering have driven some of the most iconic wheel designs of the past three decades. Now it has something new – clean sheet designs that sprang from the intersection of racecar engineering, exotic materials, and organic European design language. This is the wheel line that will change everything: the HRE Series S1 available in 19, 20, 21, and 22 inch sizes. ...Published on 10-09-2012 01:28 AM
Many of you will likely already be giving victory to the Porsche 911 in this instance. How can the little brother take on the iconic 911? Well, the fact of the matter is the Boxster/Cayman platform is artificially held back to protect the 911's image. Like it or not, the Boxster as well as the Cayman is a lighter and a better balanced vehicle thanks to its mid-engine layout. If the Boxster and 911 had equal power and suspension development, the Boxster would win every time. ...Published on 10-08-2012 04:19 PM
All centrifugal superchargers for the BMW S65 V8 do not produce the same powerbands. For example one kit with a certain supercharger compressor map may have much stronger mid-range punch and another may have a much stronger top end. It is this aspect that sparked a large debate after a video was posted of BimmerBoost members akh23456 and LostMarine comparing their Active Autowerke and ESS M3 supercharger kits respectively.
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Mercedes AMG F1 had a busy week. They announced the signing of Mclaren's Lewis Hamilton to a 3 year contract starting next year worth at least 60 million pounds. A few days later, Schumacher announced his retirement from F1 at the end of the season. On race weekend the team struggled. Both drivers failed to make it into the top 10 qualifying. Schumacher started 23rd because of a 10 place grid penalty from Singapore and Nico Rosberg started 13th. ...Published on 10-05-2012 07:10 PM
More and more F82 M4 (new M3 coupe) testing photos are making their way onto the internet. What we know since we last saw the car testing is that under the hood there is a turbocharged six cylinder featuring a water/air intercooler. Rumors flying around suggest that BMW is targeting E46 M3 weight for the F80 M3 which is at least a step in the right direction considering how heavy new BMW models are getting. ...Published on 10-05-2012 06:31 PM
Everyone should know by now the E-Class is getting a facelift and going to a single piece headlight design versus the current split design. This goes for both the sedan and the C207 E-Class coupe. The coupe having been spotted testing with its facelift and posted just days ago. The piece was leaked out by an Italian blog and it is unknown how they managed to get photos of the production piece and final design. ...Published on 10-05-2012 06:11 PM
Wow! Absolutely incredible results from APR with a DSG Golf R running a "Stage 4" APR tuning package. They did not state exactly what turbo is used only that it is a Garrett GTX series. This is a street legal car that was run in Australia at an Australian National Drag Racing Association certified drag strip. This is a dual clutch transmission (DSG) car that does have upgrades including SSP clutch packs and Harding Performance DSG software. ...Published on 10-04-2012 07:52 PM
The year is not over yet but certainly is winding down. Good news for Mercedes-Benz as they lead BMW by 5,200 units sold up until this point. In the United States that makes for a 8.7% gain in September for Mercedes-Benz and 12.7% year to date. The Mercedes and BMW sales battle came down to the last few days of the year with every sale having an impact in the tight race in 2011 but it looks like Mercedes has themselves a bit of a cushion this year. ...Published on 10-04-2012 07:20 PM
This M3 comes from China and apparently the owner has more money than he knows what to do with as he spent quite a bit ruining this M3. Gold foil is fine if pulled off correctly. There is an X5M in Russia that was able to do exactly this keeping it somewhat tasteful with the gold foil. This car takes the already ostentatious gold foil and then adds look at me lambo style doors with a widebody kit that has questionable fitment. ...Published on 10-04-2012 06:00 PM
This is really not surprise as Volkswagen shares development across its brands. What is interesting though is that the future Porsche MSB (Modular Standard Platform or Modularer Standardantrieb-Baukasten in German) platform will underpin all future Bentley models. This platform will incorporate aluminum meaning the very heavy curb weight of the current Bentley models is expected to drop. This platform is modular so we will see it first with a new Mulsanne model and then other models. ...Published on 10-04-2012 04:41 AM
All good things must come to an end, even for one of the greatest drivers of a generation. It seems the announcement by Mercedes of the signing of Lewis Hamilton was the final push Michael Schumacher needed to finally decide to retire from Formula 1 racing for good. Schumacher seems to be at peace with his decision seemingly knowing that his ride in F1 had come to an end this season. ...Published on 10-04-2012 02:57 AM
This is one enthusiasts hoped would somehow get approved but unfortunately it was not meant to be. The Quattro Coupe was last reported on in August that it could possible see production in 2015 to honor 35 years of Quattro. This news was greeted warmly by Audi enthusiasts and performance enthusiasts alike as a lightweight (sub 3000 pound) all wheel drive 2-seater with 380 horsepower from an inline-5 turbo is incredibly appealing. ...Published on 10-04-2012 02:50 AM
The intake plenum and throttle body on the Porsche 3.4 liter flat-6 motors such as those in the 987 Cayman S and R is considered a point of restriction. Just how big of a restriction? Well, according to the dyno IPD (Innovative Pro Design) provided by ditching the factory plenum and 74mm throttle body for the IPD 82mm upgraded pieces gains of 20 wheel horsepower can be achieved. The dyno provided is a dyno dynamics dynograph done at Autowave. ...Published on 10-04-2012 02:12 AM
It's great to see BMW not only as an automaker but also as an engine supplier providing their powerplants for automakers with different approaches and goals. The N20 powerplant is a technical marvel making very good power and torque (241 hp, 258 lb-ft) from its 2.0 liter displacement while remaining efficient. It is for these reasons that Fisker would be interested in the motor for their entry level priced ($55,000 range) Atlantic plug-in hybrid automobile. This is potentially a big deal for BMW and for Fisker. ...Published on 10-04-2012 02:06 AM
You should know by now that the E-Class is going away from its separated headlights and to a single style headlight. This change will not just be for the sedan and wagon as shown in spy photos but the C207 E-Coupe will also be getting a similar facelift. A bit of a bummer that Mercedes is ditching the signature headlight design element of the E-Class which makes this move feel like change for the sake of change. ...Officially official - 2013 Volkswagen Beetle convertible pictures, specifications, and press release
Published on 10-03-2012 10:13 PM
Here is the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible which VW decided to debut early before the Los Angeles Auto Show in late November. The 2013 Beetle convertible gets three engine options. A naturally aspirated 2.5 liter five-cylinder with 170 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque with a 6 speed automatic makes up the base model. A 2.0 TSI turbo direct injected four-cylinder 200 and 207 lb-ft of torque is available as well with either a dual clutch gearbox or manual gearbox. ...Published on 10-03-2012 04:28 AM
BMW 335d enthusiasts here on BimmerBoost have been clamoring for an intercooler upgrade. Well, their calls for an upgrade have been answering by Wagner Tuning. The intercooler is available for E90 335d models and the diesel X5 xDrive35d is not mentioned but this intercooler likely could be modified for the SUV application as well. Regardless, this piece is definitely a step in the right direction for BMW diesel fans who want upgrades for their platform. ...Published on 10-03-2012 12:00 AM
The Porsche 991 Carrera S is a very quick vehicle offering exceptional handling as its previous 7 minute and 40 second Nurburgring laptime showed. Porsche was able to improve on their laptime by just slightly over 2 seconds with a 7:37.9 in the hands of professional race car driver Timo Kluck. This puts the car ahead of vehicles like the Ferrari F430 Scuderia (7:39), Porsche 997.1 Turbo (7:39), and the Mercedes McLaren SLR (7:40). ...
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