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Project Silver based on the BMW M2

December 2022 was the moment when BMW presented the last edition of the M2 model with ICE. We didn’t have to wait that long to see the first upgrades based on this car. The last of them is the work of the German tuner company Alpha-N Performance, which presented its latest work ‘Project Silver’ based on the new generation BMW M2.

They found inspiration in the M3 CSL (E46) and M4 CSL models, and the car is equipped with a lot of carbon components such as a trunk lid with an integrated ducktail spoiler, a front bumper with larger air flow openings for better cooling of the engine and brakes, and Öhlins adjustable suspension. It is mounted on a set of 20 and 21-inch Proline wheels.

The BMW M2 is powered by a twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-6 engine with 453 hp (333 kW) and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque. The same engine powers the current M4 model. Power is sent to the rear wheels via an eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic technology. Owners will be able to choose a six-speed manual transmission as an option. It reaches 62 mph in 3.9 seconds with the automatic transmission or 4.1 if the manual transmission is used. BMW has electronically limited the top speed to 155 mph (250 km/h), but this can be increased to 177 mph (285 km/h) with the optional M Driver’s Package.

The second version is finished in dark green, inspired by the BMW M3 GT. It is equipped with a rear spoiler, a carbon hood, an adjustable front spoiler, and air vents on the fenders, like those on racing cars. It is mounted on 20 and 21-inch Edelweiss rims. It is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0L six-cylinder engine with 460 hp (338 kW).

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Project Silver based on the BMW M2

Source: Alpha-N Performance

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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

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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