Category Archives: Tuning

BMW X5 tuned by Marius Designhaus

January 19, 2022 M.K.

When introduced, the BMW X5 was considered the first SUV to offer dynamics like standard cars. Now the competition is much bigger, but this model still attracts the attention of both customers and tuners such as Marius Designhaus.

The base BMW X5 is powered by a B57D30S0 3.0-liter Quad Turbo staright-6 engine with 394 hp (294 kW) and 561 lb-ft (760 Nm) of torque. For those who want more, the Romanian tuner Marius Designhaus has provided an increase in engine power, but also a special Larte Design body kit.

The car is painted in Candy (Luscious Lips) red and equipped with a modified suspension that brought the vehicle closer to the ground. The Larte Design carbon fiber body kit brings an aggressive front spoiler, sills and redesigned rear bumper, bonnet, radiator grille, fender vents, sports diffuser, rear spoiler and side mirror housings. There are also titanium exhaust pipe ends.

When it comes to the engine, power has been increased from the standard 394 hp (294 kW) to 500 hp (368 kW). The car is mounted on specially made 22-inch black rims, which Marius Desinghaus designs according to the client’s wishes. There is no information on possible modifications to the interior.

Source: Marius Designhaus

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Porsche 911 (992) GT3 with Friedrich Performance carbon kit

January 15, 2022 M.K.

The Porsche 911 GT3 RS is in the final stages of testing, and while we are waiting for its presentation, some companies are trying to improve the existing models. The Porsche 911 (992) GT3 is an outstanding car, and Friedrich Performance is one of the companies that thinks it could be even better. Therefore, they have prepared a special equipment kit for this model.

Friedrich Performance equipment kit brings a lot of carbon parts, improved aerodynamics, a new exhaust system with carbon or stainless steel original tailpipes, modified adaptive suspension, more powerful brakes, specially optimized rear silencer.

Under the hood is a standard 4.0-liter six-cylinder engine with 549 hp (404 kW) and 356 lb-ft (483 Nm) of torque. Significant increase in power compared to the base model, which has 510 hp (375 kW) and 347 lb-ft (470 Nm) of torque at 6100 rpm. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a six-speed PDK. The car is mounted on 20-inch and 21-inch forged alloy wheels with a central lock.

Source: Friedrich Performance

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The Manhart MH8 800 is the world’s fastest BMW M8 Competition

January 7, 2022 M.K.

The BMW M8 Competition is a car of outstanding performance, but for those who like more power, Manhart has prepared a special edition of the Manhart MH8 800. It is the fastest BMW M8 Competition in the world.

Painted in matte blue with a black stripe that extends the entire length of the car and on both sides, which is unusual for Manhart who makes all his models in black with a gold stripe. Many carbon parts, such as the front spoiler, rear spoiler and diffuser, give a more aggressive look.

The MH8 800 is equipped with a MANHART height adjustable spring kit that lowers the Coupe by 30 mm, a stainless steel exhaust system with valve control, four 100 mm carbon or ceramic coated tailpipes, a new intercooler and a new suspension. It rides on 21-inch gloss black Concave One rims wrapped in 265/30 ZR21 (front) and 305/25 ZR21 (rear) tires.

Under the hood is a 4.4-liter V8 biturbo V8 engine that, thanks to a remapped ECU and upgraded eight-speed automatic transmission, delivers 823 hp (605 kW) and 774 lb-ft (1,050 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in just 2.6 seconds and 124 mph in 5.7 seconds. This is a significant increase in power compared to the base M8 Competition which has 625 hp (460 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque.