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VW Golf 8 R upgraded by Oettinger

Volkswagen is celebrating 20 years of the powerful Golf 8 R hatchback, and the German tuner Oettinger has prepared a series of aerodynamic improvements for the eighth generation of this model.

The special equipment kit includes a new front splitter, downforce flaps for the front fenders, side skirt set, rear diffuser wing, a new set of light rims and Oetinger brake calipers. The car sits much closer to the ground than the standard Golf R.

Under the hood is a 2.0L turbo petrol engine with 315 HP (232 kW), or 329 HP (242 kW) in the Golf R 20 Years Edition. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 7-speed DSG gearbox or a 6-speed manual gearbox.

When it comes to price, the package without rims costs 2,785 euros, while the matte black finish costs an additional 1,090 euros. Each component will be available for purchase separately. Customers who order the package before October 31 will receive a 20 percent discount. Oettinger is taking pre-orders for the package, which will be available from the first quarter of 2023.

Source: Oettinger

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MHX4 600 based on the BMW X4 M Competition

Another upgraded BMW model comes from one of the most famous German and world tuners, Manhart. It is the MHX4 600 which is based on the luxury BMW X4 M Competition.

The luxury SUV is painted black with a gray stripe that runs the entire length of the car from the hood over the roof to the rear. Manhart equipped the car with an eight-piece carbon exterior kit that includes a front spoiler, two-piece front skirt add-ons, two-piece front skirt inlets, mirror caps and a rear diffuser. The suspension has been optimized while H&R springs bring the car closer to the ground by an additional 30 mm. There is also a stainless steel exhaust system, four 100 mm tailpipes with ceramic or carbon coating, MANHART race downpipes without catalytic converters or MANHART sport downpipes with 300-cell catalytic converters, while the brakes are retained from the standard X4 M.

Inside, Manhart didn’t change a thing. The design from the BMW X4 M Competition has been retained.

Under the hood is a 3.0L S58 biturbo straight-six engine with 635 hp (467 kW) and 559 lb-ft (785 Nm) of torque. As a reminder, the standard X4 M has 510 HP (375 kW) and 479 lb-ft (650 Nm) of torque. A power increase of 125 hp (92 kW) and 99 lb-ft (135 Nm) was achieved thanks to the MHtronik powerbox or by ECU remapping. Power is sent to all wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. It is mounted on multi-spoke ALPINA 22 inch wheels wrapped in 255/35 (front) and 295/30 (rear) tires. Optionally, there are Concave One 21 inch wheels wrapped in 265/35 (front) and 305/30 (rear) tires.

Source: Manhart

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G5M CS Hurricane RR based on the BMW M5 CS

The German tuner G-Power is specialized for BMW models, and its latest work is the pride of the Bavarian company, the BMW M5 CS. It is the most powerful high-performance sports sedan and G-Powers response to Brabus’ most powerful AMG E-Class, the G5M CS Hurricane RR.

The standard BMW M5 CS is powered by a 4.4l biturbo V8 engine with 626 hp (467 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque. Thanks to the Hurricane package that brings CNC-milled turbine and compressor housings, larger compressor and turbine wheels, and tweaked turbo blades, the G5M CS now has 900 hp (662 kW) and 774 lb-ft (1,050 Nm) of torque. Also, there are plenty of carbon body elements, a GP-900 software upgrade and a set of 21-inch alloy wheels. If you’re wondering how much it costs, it’s not cheap at all, as the most powerful Hurricane package costs €119,000 (including VAT).

G-Power did not reveal the performance of the car, but it is known that it can reach a top speed of 211 mph (340 km/h). However, if we consider that the standard M5 CS reaches 62 mph in 2.9 seconds, it is sure that the G5M CS will be a super fast car. Power is transmitted to all wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission.

For those who want less power in their cars, G-Power offers the M5 CS with 700, 750, 800 or 850 HP.

Source: G-Power