Mansory Announces Full Details on BMW 7-Series Tune, Available with up to 640HP

In the beginning of March, we told you about theBMW 7-Series tune being prepared by the Swiss arm of Mansory.
Today, the company came out with all the juicy details including the available performance modifications for the Bavarian automaker’s flagship saloon.

Mansory treats both the 750i and 760iL with an engine kit that consists of an optimised ECU combined with a sports air filter and a custom exhaust system that includes a set of bespoke rectangular end pipes. With this package, the 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine of the 750i delivers 490HP and 720 Nm of peak torque, up from 407HP and 600Nm respectively.

The 760iL’s 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine is bumped up from 544HP and 750Nm to 640HP and 920Nm [679 lb-ft]. According to Mansory, the 0-to-100km/h (62mph) acceleration is trimmed by 0.4 seconds to than 4.2 seconds.

Exterior mods include a body kit that features a new front bumper with additional openings and LED daytime running lights, a carbon radiator grill, roof and boot lid spoilers, and a rear apron housing a diffuser. The new 22-inch polished alloy wheels wrapped high-performance tires measuring 265/35 at the front axle and 295/30 at the back complete the look.

As for the interior, Mansory’s offerings include a re-designed sports steering wheel, carbon fiber or burl wood trim for the dashboard and door panels, bespoke leather treatments and custom floor mats.

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Mansory Announces Full Details on BMW 7-Series Tune, Available with up to 640HP

In the beginning of March, we told you about theBMW 7-Series tune being prepared by the Swiss arm of Mansory.
Today, the company came out with all the juicy details including the available performance modifications for the Bavarian automaker’s flagship saloon.

Mansory treats both the 750i and 760iL with an engine kit that consists of an optimised ECU combined with a sports air filter and a custom exhaust system that includes a set of bespoke rectangular end pipes. With this package, the 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine of the 750i delivers 490HP and 720 Nm of peak torque, up from 407HP and 600Nm respectively.

The 760iL’s 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine is bumped up from 544HP and 750Nm to 640HP and 920Nm [679 lb-ft]. According to Mansory, the 0-to-100km/h (62mph) acceleration is trimmed by 0.4 seconds to than 4.2 seconds.

Exterior mods include a body kit that features a new front bumper with additional openings and LED daytime running lights, a carbon radiator grill, roof and boot lid spoilers, and a rear apron housing a diffuser. The new 22-inch polished alloy wheels wrapped high-performance tires measuring 265/35 at the front axle and 295/30 at the back complete the look.

As for the interior, Mansory’s offerings include a re-designed sports steering wheel, carbon fiber or burl wood trim for the dashboard and door panels, bespoke leather treatments and custom floor mats.

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VIDEO: Corvette ZR1 ALMS Ad Belittles BMW, Ferrari and Porsche, but Ends up Losing to M3s in Sebring…

Just before the season opener of the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) at the Sebring International Raceway in Florida this past weekend, GM aired an aggressive commercial touting its 638-horsepower-strong Corvette ZR1. The ad claims that the firm’s engineers had to reduce the stock ZR1’s LS9 engine output by 168HP in order to compete in the race and “just to be fair against Porsche, Ferrari and BMW”.
For one, the Corvette ALMS racers are actually powered by a V8 loosely based on the Z06’s LS7 engine (see the second video after the jump). Perhaps most importantly, the Corvettes finished third and fourth in the GT class in Sebring behind two BMW M3 GTs… Videos follow after the break.

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VIDEO: Corvette ZR1 ALMS Ad Belittles BMW, Ferrari and Porsche, but Ends up Losing to M3s in Sebring…

Just before the season opener of the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) at the Sebring International Raceway in Florida this past weekend, GM aired an aggressive commercial touting its 638-horsepower-strong Corvette ZR1. The ad claims that the firm’s engineers had to reduce the stock ZR1’s LS9 engine output by 168HP in order to compete in the race and “just to be fair against Porsche, Ferrari and BMW”.
For one, the Corvette ALMS racers are actually powered by a V8 loosely based on the Z06’s LS7 engine (see the second video after the jump). Perhaps most importantly, the Corvettes finished third and fourth in the GT class in Sebring behind two BMW M3 GTs… Videos follow after the break.

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VIDEO: BMW M3 Pickup Truck Filmed Out on the Road

As it turns out, the BMW M3 sport pickup truck that has been making the internet rounds recently is nothing more than an expensive hoax being prepared by
the Bavarian automaker for April Fools’ Day. Nevertheless, we can’t say we’re not interested in a ute that’s based on one of the most coveted sports cars in the market. If you’ve had your fill of spy shots and want to see the M3 sport ute on the move, all you have to do is hit the break and watch the video.

Source: AMS via Autoblog.com

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VIDEO: BMW M3 Pickup Truck Filmed Out on the Road

As it turns out, the BMW M3 sport pickup truck that has been making the internet rounds recently is nothing more than an expensive hoax being prepared by
the Bavarian automaker for April Fools’ Day. Nevertheless, we can’t say we’re not interested in a ute that’s based on one of the most coveted sports cars in the market. If you’ve had your fill of spy shots and want to see the M3 sport ute on the move, all you have to do is hit the break and watch the video.

Source: AMS via Autoblog.com

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Prior Design Teases New Tuning Package for 2012 BMW 6-Series Coupe and Convertible

Given that the first examples of BMW’s new 6-Series Convertible will begin arriving in dealerships this spring followed by the Coupe model in the fall, it doesn't come to much of a surprise that tuners have started working on their packages for the Bavarian GT. After the announcements from AC Schnitzer and Hamann Motorsports, it’s time for Prior Design to preview its tune for new 6er.
The German tuner is keeping mum on the details but the teaser images reveal a new bodykit that includes an M-style front bumper with a spoiler lip, hood scoops, front fender air vents, side skirts and a rear bumper that incorporates a diffuser. The blacked out grille kidneys and alloy wheels plus the bespoke exhaust tail pipes round of the visible changes.
There’s no word yet if Prior Design’s tune includes any performance upgrades but the German firm said it will come out with more details soon.

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Prior Design Teases New Tuning Package for 2012 BMW 6-Series Coupe and Convertible

Given that the first examples of BMW’s new 6-Series Convertible will begin arriving in dealerships this spring followed by the Coupe model in the fall, it doesn't come to much of a surprise that tuners have started working on their packages for the Bavarian GT. After the announcements from AC Schnitzer and Hamann Motorsports, it’s time for Prior Design to preview its tune for new 6er.
The German tuner is keeping mum on the details but the teaser images reveal a new bodykit that includes an M-style front bumper with a spoiler lip, hood scoops, front fender air vents, side skirts and a rear bumper that incorporates a diffuser. The blacked out grille kidneys and alloy wheels plus the bespoke exhaust tail pipes round of the visible changes.
There’s no word yet if Prior Design’s tune includes any performance upgrades but the German firm said it will come out with more details soon.

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A BMW M3 Coupe, a Hot Brunette, One Cool Video

The title to this post pretty much gives you all the necessary reasons to click through the jump and watch the (independent) video, so we’re not going to waste your time with a long and pointless introduction. Turn up the volume and enjoy.

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A BMW M3 Coupe, a Hot Brunette, One Cool Video

The title to this post pretty much gives you all the necessary reasons to click through the jump and watch the (independent) video, so we’re not going to waste your time with a long and pointless introduction. Turn up the volume and enjoy.

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Brilliant…BMW’s China Partner Brilliance Working on X1-Lookalike A3 SUV

There is no question that when it comes to automotive clones from China, history repeats itself. Following in the footsteps of Mercedes-Benz’s China partner BAIC, which came out with a five-door hatchback closely resembling the Stuttgart firm’s B-Class, Brilliance Automotive, BMW’s associate in China, is working on a compact SUV model that looks very much alike X1 crossover.
According to Chinese news site Auto Sohu that broke these scoop photos, the new Brilliance model with the Audi name and BMW looks will be officially revealed at the upcoming Shanghai Auto Show in mid-April. It is reported that the Brilliance A3 SUV will be offered with a 1.6-liter gasoline engine sourced from Mitsubishi’s local division.
Other notable doppelgangers from China include: BYD S6DM / Lexus RX, Landwind X8 / Mitsubishi Outlander, Great Wall Florid / Scion xA, Lifan 320 / MINI Cooper, Yema SQJ6451 / Subaru Forester and the Geely GE / Rolls Royce Phantom.

Source: Auto Sohu

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