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MH3 3.5 Turbo based on the first generation BMW M3

Manhart recently founded the Classic department, for the restoration and modification of legendary sports cars that, 30 years ago, were the top of the range. Their latest project is the MH3 3.5 Turbo based on the first generation BMW M3.

MH3 3.5 Turbo is powered by a replacement 3.5-liter in-line six-cylinder engine with 405 hp (298 kW) and a mighty 479 lb-ft (650 Nm) torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission and a Drexler locking differential. As a reminder, this engine delivers a standard 330 hp (243 kW) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque. The first generation BMW M3 is powered by a 2.3-liter engine with 200 hp (147 kW) and 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) torque.

The car is wrapped in Vinyl Matt Green with decal set in order on the front and rear bumper and splitter. It is equipped with MANHART turbocharger and intercooler, new exhaust system, carbon front spoiler lip, rear spoiler with carbon wing, MANHART suspension kit by H&R, locking differential by Drexler with additional cooler, MANHART brake system with 330×32 millimeter discs with four-piston Brembo fixed calipers at the front and rear brake discs combined with the E30 M3’s OEM floating calipers. It is mounted on 19″ MANHART Concave One wheels wrapped in 215/35 R19 front and 245/30 R19 rear tires.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in Cardinal Red leather that also covers the door panels. The BMW badges have been replaced by Manhart badges. In front of the driver is the Momo steering wheel.

Performance data and project cost have not been released.

Source: Manhart

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MH3 3.5 Turbo based on the first generation BMW M3
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BMW built a test site worth 300 million euros

BMW is one of the companies that works extensively on the electrification of its cars but also on the development of autonomous driving, and their new investment worth 300 million euros is a new test site for the development of autonomous driving and parking technologies.

This is not the first test site for autonomous driving that BMW has built. The German car manufacturer owns four other test sites in Aschheim, Munich, Miramas (France) and Arjeplog (Sweden). The test site is 600 hectares in size and allows BMW to test all kinds of different driving conditions such as those in the city, the countryside and the highway.

So far, BMW’s self-driving prototypes have covered about 70,000 kilometers including high-speed maneuvers on highways, braking tests, stops at traffic lights, and other tests. All test vehicles have drive-by-wire technology, which allows for perfectly consistent pedal control. When brake tests are performed, the vehicles are moved slightly to ensure that the results are not affected by small pieces of tire that may be left on the road.

The training ground is equipped with an advanced water management system that collects rainwater and uses it for on-track needs. Also, care was taken of the animal world by installing a control system for the amphibians that live in this area, which allows them to cross safely.

Source: BMW

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BMW produced 1 million copies of the X1

In 2009, BMW introduced a subcompact luxury crossover, the BMW X1, based on the E90 3 Series. Due to its smaller size, increased efficiency, and a lower price tag, it is intended for a wide range of customers. The fact that the millionth copy of this car recently left the production lines shows how good the decision of the Bavarian company was.

This is the smallest SUV offered by BMW, and this anniversary is marked by the production of an electric version. Assembly takes place at the factory in Regensburg, which produces around 1,000 Series 1, Series X1 and X2 cars every day.

BMW recently announced plans to continue investing in this plant, which will mean an increase in production and several hundred new jobs. The total investment will be around 350 million euros.

The BMW Group Regensburg plant recently became the first automotive plant in the world to use an end-to-end digitized and automated process for the inspection, processing and marking of vehicle paint surfaces in standard production that relies on robots controlled by AI (artificial intelligence). This represents another step towards a digital and intelligently connected factory (BMW iFactory) in this region.

Source: BMW