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MH3 800 Touring based on the BMW M3 (G81)

German tuner Manhart is a magician for BMW cars, and one of their latest projects is the MH3 800 Touring based on the BMW M3 (G81).

The MH3 800 Touring is painted black with the standard gold Manhart decal set, is equipped with an adjustable suspension by H&R, an intercooler by Wagner Tuning, a carbon intake, a stainless steel exhaust system by REMUS with valve control, new kidney grille, a front spoiler, a two-piece apron and engine cover, side moldings on the front wings and sills, as well as side sill attachments and a carbon trunk spoiler. The factory carbon-ceramic brake system still guarantees safe stopping.

Under the hood is a 3.0-L S58 biturbo in-line six-cylinder engine with 855 hp (629 kW) and 804 lb-ft (1,090 Nm) of torque, mated to a retuned 8-speed automatic transmission that can handle 1,300 Nm of torque in Stage 2. The power increase was achieved by upgrading the hardware and remapping the ECU unit.

The car is mounted on a set of light 20 and 21-inch alloy wheels by Raffa wrapped in 285/30 ZR20 front and 305/25 ZR21 rear tires. The car will be premiered on December 8 at the Essen Modified Car Show.

Source: Manhart

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MH3 800 Touring based on the BMW M3 (G81)
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Brabus 600 Peetch and 900 Peetch based on Range Rover P530 LWB and 911 Turbo S Cabriolet

In mid-November, Brabus revealed two cars from a special collection called the Peetch, the Brabus 900 Peetch and the Brabus 600 Peetch. These cars are based on the Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet and the Range Rover P530 LWB.

The Brabus 600 Peetch is equipped with the PowerXtra 600 performance upgrade for BMW’s 4.4-liter V8 twin-turbo engine with 600 hp (441 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. This is a significant increase in power compared to the Range Rover P530 LWB, which has 523 hp (390 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque. It reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.5 seconds with a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). It is mounted on a unique set of 24-inch monoblock wheels.

Almost every part of the body is painted in Peetch color except for some carbon parts. The same design continues in the cabin, which is covered in Peetch leather with matching stitching. The seats have “Brabus Masterpiece” lettering sewn on the seat covers and the headrests have a Brabus logo. There is also an illuminated Brabus lettering on the carbon sills.

The Brabus 900 Peetch is finished in the same color as the Brabus 600, and is powered by a twin-turbo 3.8-liter flat-six engine with 900 hp (662 kW) and 737 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) of torque. The same engine powers the Brabus 900 Rocket R revealed in mid-2023. It reaches 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds, which is 0.2 seconds faster than the factory model. Top speed is 340 km/h (211 mph).

It is equipped with Brabus adjustable suspension, a unique rear spoiler, a diffuser and 21-inch front and 22-inch rear wheels. The interior is also covered in Peetch leather, lots of carbon details and Brabus logos.

Source: Brabus

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Brabus 600 Peetch and 900 Peetch based on Range Rover P530 LWB and 911 Turbo S Cabriolet
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BMW M2 G87 with insane modifications

Since the BMW M2 G87 hit the market, it has been the basis for many tuner projects that have tried to make this car better. However, British company R44 Performance and Tom Wrigley Performance have gone a step further.

A video of the BMW G87 M2 with some insane modifications was posted on the official YouTube channel of R44 Performance. The car was purchased in orange, and then covered in an amazing livery. Four conversions from the M3 were installed, such as running gear and OEM parts, which was fun to start with.

The car received a new MAC carbon kit with four components that include side skirts, a front lip, a rear spoiler, a lowered suspension, all-wheel drive instead of the rear-wheel drive that is the case with the original M2, Vossen wheels, a carbon engine cover, an ECU cover, and a JQ steering wheel. There is also a roll cage, carbon tubs and seat belts in six seats, as well as a parachute.

As for the powertrain, the engine was completely stripped down, and then forged internal components, a large turbocharger, and improved cooling were installed. This allowed for an increase in power to a whopping 1,500 hp (1,103 kW). Power is sent to all wheels via a modified 8-speed automatic transmission.

The car made its debut at Santapod raceway and will then be sent to the United States where it will compete in the TX2K race in Texas as well as some street-legal drag races.

Source: R44 Performance via YouTube

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BMW M2 G87 with insane modifications