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MH3 800 Touring based on the BMW M3 (G81)

German tuner Manhart is a magician for BMW cars, and one of their latest projects is the MH3 800 Touring based on the BMW M3 (G81).

The MH3 800 Touring is painted black with the standard gold Manhart decal set, is equipped with an adjustable suspension by H&R, an intercooler by Wagner Tuning, a carbon intake, a stainless steel exhaust system by REMUS with valve control, new kidney grille, a front spoiler, a two-piece apron and engine cover, side moldings on the front wings and sills, as well as side sill attachments and a carbon trunk spoiler. The factory carbon-ceramic brake system still guarantees safe stopping.

Under the hood is a 3.0-L S58 biturbo in-line six-cylinder engine with 855 hp (629 kW) and 804 lb-ft (1,090 Nm) of torque, mated to a retuned 8-speed automatic transmission that can handle 1,300 Nm of torque in Stage 2. The power increase was achieved by upgrading the hardware and remapping the ECU unit.

The car is mounted on a set of light 20 and 21-inch alloy wheels by Raffa wrapped in 285/30 ZR20 front and 305/25 ZR21 rear tires. The car will be premiered on December 8 at the Essen Modified Car Show.

Source: Manhart

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MH3 800 Touring based on the BMW M3 (G81)
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BMW cars are moving autonomously in the plant

Before self-driving cars become a reality on the roads around the world, some manufacturers have decided to use this feature to increase production efficiency. One of the places where self-driving cars are moving without drivers is BMW’s factories in Dingolfing and Leipzig.

In these plants, the 5 Series and 7 Series models, after assembly, move independently along a marked route from the production area to a small test track and then to the finishing area. It is an Automated Driving In-Plant (AFW) system, and the vehicles move thanks to LiDAR sensors placed along the route, which cooperate with an external motion planner and an environmental model that controls the vehicle’s movement.

BMW plans to equip the Leipzig plant so that in the future 80 percent of the cars produced at this plant can move autonomously. The plan is also to expand this system to other plants.

Source: BMW

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BMW cars are moving autonomously in the plant
Tuning

BMW M2 G87 with insane modifications

Since the BMW M2 G87 hit the market, it has been the basis for many tuner projects that have tried to make this car better. However, British company R44 Performance and Tom Wrigley Performance have gone a step further.

A video of the BMW G87 M2 with some insane modifications was posted on the official YouTube channel of R44 Performance. The car was purchased in orange, and then covered in an amazing livery. Four conversions from the M3 were installed, such as running gear and OEM parts, which was fun to start with.

The car received a new MAC carbon kit with four components that include side skirts, a front lip, a rear spoiler, a lowered suspension, all-wheel drive instead of the rear-wheel drive that is the case with the original M2, Vossen wheels, a carbon engine cover, an ECU cover, and a JQ steering wheel. There is also a roll cage, carbon tubs and seat belts in six seats, as well as a parachute.

As for the powertrain, the engine was completely stripped down, and then forged internal components, a large turbocharger, and improved cooling were installed. This allowed for an increase in power to a whopping 1,500 hp (1,103 kW). Power is sent to all wheels via a modified 8-speed automatic transmission.

The car made its debut at Santapod raceway and will then be sent to the United States where it will compete in the TX2K race in Texas as well as some street-legal drag races.

Source: R44 Performance via YouTube

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BMW M2 G87 with insane modifications