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BMW i4 upgraded by AC Schnitzer

August 26, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

A few months ago, AC Schnitzer celebrated 35 years of tuning BMW cars. Now the German tuner has decided to show its skills on electric cars like the BMW i4. The focus was on the exterior and the suspension.

First of all, the aerodynamics of the body has been improved by installing new carbon components such as a front splitter, a front mask with wings in the corner of the lower part, inserts on the openings behind the front wheels, a subtle roof spoiler, a carbon rear spoiler (optional) and carbon wings that are placed on corners of the rear part of the car. There are also two sets of wheels, AC4 and AC1. The AC1 is adorned with five slim double spokes in silver and anthracite, while the AC4 set has five pairs of spokes that taper inward at the rim, and is available in black or silver-black.

Inside, everything remains the same as the standard model, with the tuner offering aluminum accessories such as pedal covers, iDrive controller cover and key holder.

When it comes to propulsion, AC Schnitzer didn’t touch anything. The BMW i4 comes in two versions, the eDrive40 and the M50. The BMW i4 eDrive40 is powered by an electric motor with 340 hp (250 kW) and 317 lb-ft (430 Nm) of torque. With rear-wheel drive, it reaches 62 mph in 5.5 seconds. It is equipped with an 80.7-kWh battery pack that provides a range of 300 miles (483 kilometers). The more powerful version of the M50 is powered by two electric motors with a total of 544 hp (397 kW) and 586 lb-ft (795 Nm) of torque. With all-wheel drive, it reaches 62 mph in 3.9 seconds with a maximum electronically limited speed of 140 mph (225 km / h). It is equipped with an 80.7-kWh battery pack that provides a range of 245 miles (394 kilometers).

Source: AC Schnitzer

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Lamborghini Urus upgraded by G-Power

August 26, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

After upgrading many BMW and Mercedes cars, the German tuner G-Power decided to show its skills on the Lamborghini Urus by bringing new aerodynamic improvements as well as an additional number of horsepower.

At first glance, the exterior of the Urus is unchanged, but if you take a closer look, you will notice that G-Power has equipped the car with wider front wheel arches, a new radiator, new details on the hood, a larger roof spoiler, an orange insert on the radiator grille, a more aggressive rear diffuser. , orange accessories on the lower part of the doors, new downpipe and sports catalysts.

Inside, the comfortable seats are upholstered in black leather with orange accents and orange stitching. The same combination can be seen on the door panels and dashboard, while the steering wheel is covered in black leather.

When it comes to propulsion, G-Power offers three Stage upgrades. The Urus is powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 740 hp (544 kW) and 701 lb-ft (950 Nm) of torque, in Stage 1. Stage 2 brings 780 hp (574 kW) and 737 lb -ft (1,000 Nm) of torque. Stage 3 brings an additional 50 hp, so now the Urus has 830 hp (610 kW). Performance not specified. As a reminder, the standard Urus develops 650 hp (478 kW) and 627 lb-ft (850 Nm) of torque, and reaches 62 mph in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 190 mph (305 km / h). It is mounted on a set of 24 inch “Y” rims.

Source: G-Power

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Shelby GT500 Code Red

August 23, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

In 2008, the Shelby twin-turbo Code Red appeared, developed in cooperation with the company Nelson’s Racing Engines, which prepared a 5.4-liter V8 engine. However, it was the only example due to the high costs and extreme nature of the car. 14 years later Shelby introduced the Shelby GT500 Code Red.

It is a limited edition that differs visually and powerfully from the standard Shelby GT500. It is painted black with red stripes on the lower part of both doors. It is based on one of its experimental cars that Shelby American introduced 14 years ago. Unlike the standard GT500 Code Red has a slightly different design but also a much more powerful 5.2-liter twin-turbo V8 engine.

The GT500 Code Red received a special equipment package that includes a larger body, upgraded axles, tuned suspension, modified interior, new badges, carbon bonnet, new set of rims, tires, new fuel system, ECU unit and other improvements. All this allows this super powerful car to develop a maximum of 1,300 hp (956 kW) and 780 lb-ft (1,058 Nm) of torque, using E85 Ethanol. Using 93-octane fuel, engine output drops to 1,000 hp (746 kW).

Inside, the seats are upholstered in a combination of black and red leather with white stitching. There are Shelby lettering on the seats and a Code Red logo that can also be seen on the floor mats. The Code Red inscription is also on the door sills. Black leather adorns the door panels and dashboard, while the steering wheel is covered with a combination of black leather and Alcantara.