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BMW V12 engines have come to an end

As BMW had previously announced, its V12 engines have come to an end. The story begins back in 1986, when they were first presented in a 5.0-liter edition in Series 7 (E32). That is why BMW will, in their honor, produce 12 special models of the BMW 7 Series M760i xDrive in the middle of the year, which will be powered by V12 engines for the last time.

The cars will have a V12 label on the boot lid and a plate with “THE FINAL V12” inscription on the sills and engine. They will be powered by a 6.6-liter V12 biturbo engine with 601 hp (447 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. That’s enough for a luxury BMW to reach 62 mph in 3.7 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph (250 km / h).

They will be equipped with special 20-inch wheels. It will have the inscription “1 OF 12” on the center console. Customers will be able to choose from 80 special body colors.

The cars will be delivered to customers in the United States in early July, at a price of about $ 200,000.

Source: BMW

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Porsche Taycan Turbo S as a safety car in the new Formula E season

The new Formula E season has another safety car. It is a Porsche Taycan Turbo S, which will make its debut in the first race in Saudi Arabia at the end of January.

The Porsche Taycan Turbo S is powered by two electric motors with a total power of 761 hp (560 kW) and 774 lb-ft (1,050 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 2.8 seconds with a top speed of 161 mph (260 km / h). This is more than enough power to keep up with the second generation of electric Formulas that are slightly faster than Porsche’s first electric-only model. It is equipped with 21-inch wheels wrapped in 265/35 ZR21 101Y XL (front) and 305/30 ZR21 104Y XL (rear) tires.

The car is painted in the colors of the teams participating in this year’s season. It is equipped with all the necessary signal signs and race control systems.

Besides Taycan Turbo S, currently in Formula E are used as safety cars BMW i8 Coupé, BMW i8 Roadster and Mini.

The season begins with the first race on January 28 in Saudi Arabia and ends on August 14 in South Korea.

Source: Porsche

News, Tuning

BMW X5 tuned by Marius Designhaus

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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