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German Car Blog, Performance, Tuning, Motorsport, and Modification News
Published on 09-14-2012 09:56 PM
Velos Designwerks continues to impress with their various tunes. Their BMW N63 tunes are opening eyes all over and now they are tackling the naturally aspirated Mercedes 63 AMG M156 platforms as well releasing tunes and a handheld flash at home solution. This C63 Black Series put down 422 wheel horsepower completely stock in STD correction. After the tune, 462 wheel horsepower STD for a gain of 40 horses at the wheels on the fairly high strung C63. ...Published on 09-14-2012 09:40 PM
BMW is interested in purchasing De Tomaso as talks between the two for this reason were confirmed. The question is, why? De Tomaso has not done anything of merit for automotive enthusiasts since the Pantera in the 70's and went into liquidation in 2004. The value here clearly is not in production capacity or in acquiring a profitable carmaker. The only thing De Tomaso offers is the name and Italian heritage. ...Published on 09-14-2012 07:21 PM
Here is a video from MotorTrend comparing the second generation Volkswagen Scirocco versus he new third generation model. MotorTRend starts the video out by saying it is not often we do not get cars from Europe here anymore these days and that is very erroneous statement considering it happens all the time. Regardless, we obviously do not get the new Scirocco here in the United States partially due to the car cannibalizing Golf sales. ...Published on 09-13-2012 10:00 PM
Introducing the BMW Active Tourer plug-in hybrid which borrows technology from the BMW i8. BMW created this concept in response to growth in the small and compact luxury segment. BMW would likely slot such a vehicle underneath the 1-Series and it is not clear if it would be a one off vehicle or the start of a whole new BMW series. BMW also applies the term eDrive to the car which will from now on denote all electric and plug-in hybrid models in the BMW lineup. ...Published on 09-13-2012 09:11 PM
Here is a video of a recent Renntech tuned M157 motor in a 2012 E63 AMG. This car does not have the performance package option and put down a baseline of 471 rear wheel horsepower. Tuned it put out 626 rear wheel horsepower for a gain of 155 horsepower to the wheels. The torque numbers are outstanding going from 463 to 738 pound-feet or torque for a gain of 275 pound-feet of rear wheel torque. ...Published on 09-12-2012 09:10 PM
This is a rumor put out by Autocar who has been wrong before. They are reporting the MKVII GTI may get a limited edition lightweight variant which will cut considerable weight thanks to carbon fiber pieces. The reason for this model would be to honor the 40th birthday of the Golf and that would be a damn good way to celebrate. The bulkhead, floor panels, and surrounding panels would be made out of aluminum. ...Published on 09-12-2012 08:51 PM
BimmerBoost would like to extend a warm welcome to Active Autowerke. Most of you already know the name and Active Autowerke is one of the most widely known BMW tuning firms in the United States and also one of the most established having celebrated its 30th anniversary last year. Active Autowerke has it all for your BMW from superchargers, to exhausts, to tunes, to suspension components, to your drivetrain, etc., they have you covered. ...Published on 09-12-2012 07:35 PM
Here is the S version of the Cayenne Diesel which sports an awesome 382 horsepower and 627 pound-foot of torque twin turbo 4.2 liter V8. The standard Cayenne Diesel in comparison (which is coming to the USA) gets a paltry 240 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque turbo 3.0 liter six-cylinder. So are we getting this awesome diesel model in the United States? The answer to that question unfortunately is no. ...Published on 09-12-2012 07:23 PM
Introducing the Hofele Design W166 Mercedes-Benz M-Class widebody kit. The kit consists of 14 pieces including a new front bumper with LED lights. Wider fenders are included of course along with a new rear bumper, diffuser, and sideskirts. Hofele also has 22 inch wheels available to fit the widebody perfectly along with a lowering module which will drop the car 40mm up to 50 miles per hour at which point the car returns to the factory ride height. ...Published on 09-11-2012 06:51 AM
Renntech is really pushing the M157 platform hard having the highest horsepower and fastest tuned 63 AMG's with the new twin turbo V8 motor. Matt Farah of Drive got to experience a Renntech tuned CLS63 AMG said to be putting out around 700 horsepower. In addition to driving the car we get a small tour of Renntech's facility in Florida which houses some very impressive Mercedes machinery being built for customers literally all over the world. ...Published on 09-11-2012 04:03 AM
A lot of excitement is being generated with independent dynos coming out showing the F10 M5 being significantly underrated. Here is a dyno video of a stock F10 M5 on a Mustang Dyno in 87 degree weather putting down 534 wheel horsepower (SAE). These runs were done in 4th gear and clearly support the 527 wheel horsepower numbers shown on the dynojet in SAE correction by IND. ...Published on 09-11-2012 02:42 AM
Introducing the 2013 F02 760Li V12 25 Year Anniversary Edition. BMW first introduced the V12 in road going cars in 1987 with the BMW 750il. Only 15 of these cars will be created at a price point of $159,695. That is a lot of money for a car that just gets some different interior trim options, 20 inch wheels, and some dark exterior trim. The price is over $20,000 over the standard car and there are no engine tweaks included. An Alpina B7 makes a lot more sense at $132,395 unless one absolutely has to have a V12. ...Published on 09-10-2012 06:49 PM
The Mercedes power fizzled out a bit this weekend as two Mercedes powered car retired, The first was Mclaren Mercedes' Jensen Button, who retired from 2nd place with a fuel pump malfunction and Force India's Nico Hulkenburg. Lewis Hamilton dominated the race from the start and looked unbeatable. He took off from pole position and never looked back. With his win, he jumps up to 2nd place in the championship standing, 37 points behind Alonso. The Mercedes AMG F1 team finished 6th and 7th with Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg. At the start of the race Schumacher was able to maintain his position of 4th, but by lap 7 fell to Vettel and Alonso aided by DRS and slipstream. Schumacher was forced to pit a second time with 10 laps remaining and fell to 9th place. being on fresher tires he quickly passed Senna, Kobayashi, and Di Resta to finish right behind Kimi Raikonnen. ...Published on 09-08-2012 11:10 PM
By now you should be aware of the Boba Motoring Golf. Yes, the world's fastest Golf. It is a MKII with all wheel drive which ran the 1/4 mile in 8.6@165. Yes, stupid fast. Well, not content to just leave it at that Boba Motoring is now going to a larger Precision turbo and a fuel system dedicated to running ethanol (E85). That is going to take some huge injectors and this is what they are using: 4x1000cc + 4x 2200cc injectors and a Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator. ...Published on 09-08-2012 05:07 PM
The Mercedes powered teams came to Ferrari land and have dominated the race weekend so far with Mclaren Mercedes leading the charge and Mercedes AMG F1 right behind them. This track suits the power of the Mercedes engines well with Red Bull Racing and Lotus Renault unable to challenge with their Renault engines. Ferrari broke the Mercedes dominance with Massa securing his qualifying spot in 3rd place. ...Published on 09-08-2012 05:18 AM
The last update posted by BenzBoost on the SLS AMG Black Series came on July 13th where spyphotos revealed the car close to production ready with ceramic brakes. Our graphic design artist Wild-Speed worked with the spyphotos to create a rendering on what the finished product will likely look like. Considering how accurate Wild-Speed is, these renderings are likely very similar to the real deal. ...Published on 09-08-2012 05:04 AM
Here is a nice little boosted M3 battle for your viewing pleasure. This comes courtesy of BimmerBoost member LostMarine who is the camera car with his supercharged DCT E92 M3 running the ESS VT1-535 kit with a higher boost pulley and meth. The white E90 M3 belongs to BimmerBoost member akh23456 also being a DCT car but running an Active Autowerke Stage 2+ setup with a bigger blower and meth. The final car is running the ESS VT2-600 supercharger kit with a catless exhaust. ...Published on 09-07-2012 06:30 PM
Well here we have independent curb weight and weight distribution numbers from our Premier Vendor IND-Distribution. Yes, we all knew the F10 M5 was going to be heavy and we all saw BMW's own released figures which measure the car at 4387 with the DCT. So, the results here actually undercut BMW a bit but damn is the car a porker. BMW also states the weight distribution for the car at 52.5% front and 47.% rear which is spot on with their claims and still beats the new Audi's considerably. ...Published on 09-06-2012 08:56 PM
If someone mentioned this but did not provide a video it would be almost impossible to believe. Absolutely draw dropping someone took it to this level. What you are about to see is a BMW that is the victim of its ricer owners incredibly poor taste and automotive knowledge. Now, we all respect people who want to modify their cars but there is a point where it simply reaches hilarity and this is most certainly that point. Let's start with the fact the car is not even an M3. ...Published on 09-06-2012 08:01 PM
Parts keep coming for the new 991 Porsche 911 Carrera Vehicles. Agency Power released their intake which provides nice gains but seems to carry a Porsche tax on the price. It was tested on the standard 991 Carrera and peak gains are 6 horses at the wheels and 15 horses at the wheels from 3500 to 5300 rpm on a Mustang Dyno. It will work on the 991 Carrera S as well. In addition the power numbers the intake will also give the motor a throatier sound. ...
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