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BMW M3 Touring with 730 HP

There are many tuners who want to show and prove that they are good at their job, but there are few who can say that they are the best, and one of them is the German company G-Power. The tuner is known for upgrading BMW cars, and this time it’s the BMW M3 Touring.

First of all, G-Power equipped the BMW M3 Touring with three tuning packages, and with the most powerful of them it brings a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine with 730 hp (537 kW) and 627 lb-ft (850 Nm) of maximum torque. The increase in power also meant an increase in top speed, which is now more than 320 km/h (199 mph). As a reminder, the standard M3 Touring has 510 hp (375 kW) and 479 lb-ft (650 Nm) of torque, and top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph).

In slightly weaker options, G-Power offers 630 hp (463 kW) and 680 hp (500 kW), which could definitely satisfy those with a little less adrenaline.

The car is a little closer to the ground, and is equipped with several carbon body components, as well as 20 and 21-inch reinforced Hurricane RS aluminum rims, behind which are located better brakes and adaptive suspension.

Inside, the car is equipped with a large display with a 12.3-inch instrument panel and a 14.9-inch multimedia system. Also, the volume of the trunk is from 500 to 1,500 liters, which is more than enough for families.

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BMW M3 Touring with 730 HP

Source: G-Power

Tuning

Mansory P780 based on the Audi RS Q8

After upgrading the Audi RS6 Avant in 2020, Mansory decided to do it again by introducing the P780. The car is based on the Audi RS Q8 and received better aerodynamic solutions, more power and better performance.

At first glance, the most attention is drawn to the front part, a more aggressive bumper has larger air intakes and a diffuser with a carbon finish. The hood has a better design and carbon finish, while the rest of the body is painted green. Yellow details are found on the bumpers, rims and brake calipers, and it is worth mentioning that all the carbon components are manufactured by Mansory. It’s equipped with a set of 24-inch wheels wrapped in 295/30 R24 front and 355/24 R24 rear tires.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Audi RS Q8 is powered by a 4.0L V8 engine with 780 hp (574 kW) and 737 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) of torque. As a reminder, the standard RS Q8 has 600 hp (441 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque, and the power has been increased thanks to a new exhaust system and a modified ECU unit. As a result of the upgrade, it reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in just 3.3 seconds with a top speed of 199 mph (320 km/h).

Source: Mansory

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2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STI powered by a Ferrari engine

Two weeks ago the Oregon Trail Rally was held and the Ferrari-engined Subaru was the star of the show. The car is owned by Sam Albert, and a video of the event was posted on the DirtFish YouTube channel.

The owner put the car together by exploiting a “loophole”. The class for four-wheel drive cars allows naturally aspirated engines with a volume of up to 4.5 liters, with no other restrictions. So Albert purchased a Ferrari 4.3-liter F136 V8 in California with 454 hp (334 kW) and 358 lb-ft (485 Nm) of torque. This engine takes the place of Subaru’s 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which delivers 300 hp (221 kW) and 300 lb-ft (407 Nm) of torque. There was enough space to install the engine with minor modifications, while the radiator was moved back for better weight distribution.

Let’s say something about the race. The special stage features different surfaces, initially driven on tarmac and later transitioning to dirt and grass, just like in Relly races today. In order to better experience driving and the track, the camera is placed above and behind the car, not inside. We get the same experience as in a video game, however, the Ferrari V8 engine makes a sound, better than in any game.

Source: DirtFish via YouTube