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News, Tuning

BMW X6 M F96

German tuner company Hamman has improved the performance of the BMW X6 M model, making it more attractive and more powerful. It is a model called the BMW X6 M F96 Hamman.

The new X6 M Hamman has a wider body kit, a carbon fiber bonnet, a larger front spoiler for better airflow and a 23-inch set of monoblock wheels. A new exhaust system with two 120 mm centrally placed pipes has been installed, with a sport silencer integrated into the rear diffuser. The car has an adjustable suspension and new springs with which the SUV can be lowered by 35 mm.

The interior is made in a sporty style, with a 12-piece set of carbon ornaments and Alcantara. The roof liner, spanned with Alcantara has discreet LED ambient lighting that changes color, reminiscent of the starry sky.

The tuned model is based on the X6 M with 555 hp (408 kW) and 502 lb-ft (680 Nm) of torque. Now, the 4.4-liter bi-turbo V8 engine delivers 620 hp (456 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 4.2 seconds with a top speed of 180 mph (290 km / h).

Source: Hamman Motorsport

EV, News

2022 BMW iX3

The new electric 2022 BMW iX3 has arrived on the market. Although, it was introduced a couple of years ago, the iX3 has undergone some visual changes, without exaggeration.

The BMW iX3 is powered by an electric motor with 282 hp and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque, which is powered by 80 kWh batteries. With a super-fast 150kW charger, the battery can provide 80 percent of the charge for about half an hour. With a full battery, the car can cover a range of 286 miles (460 km). It reaches 62 mph in a decent 6.8 seconds with a top speed of 112 mph (180 km / h).

The front of the car has a new larger grille, smaller headlights with new matrix LED technology and laser lights as optional. A sporty rear diffuser and 19-inch wheels (20 inches optional) come with the M Sport Package as standard.

Inside, the iX3 has new sports seats upholstered in perforated black leather. New digital 12.3-inch cluster and improved infotainment system controlled by a touch screen.

The redesigned BMW will be unveiled at the Munich Motor Show next month. It will be produced in China, and the price for the European market will be $ 78,878 (€ 67,300).

Source: BMW

News

G8M Hurricane RS and RR

The German tuner G-Power, specialized in BMW cars, has upgraded the M8 Competition. Although it is a high-performance car with 617 hp, the G-Power team decided to make it better and more powerful. The new G8M Hurricane RS and RR are part of the G-Power family.

Hurricane models come with a new turbocharger, reinforced powertrain, stainless steel exhaust system and 110 mm exhaust pipes, larger suction cups for better cooling and a larger rear spoiler.

Both versions are painted orange with a large black stripe extending from the hood to the rear wing. The interior is done in a sporty style, while the seats are upholstered in leather and Alcantara and there is also a new center console.

The Hurricane RS is powered by a 4.4-liter V8 engine with 828 hp (618 kW) and 774 lb-ft (1,050 Nm) of torque. The more powerful version comes with the same engine but with more horsepower. The Hurricane RR has 887 hp (662 kW) and the same torque as the RS, but with the same top speed of 211 mph (340 km / h). Although no acceleration data has been released, the new models are expected to be faster than the base M8 which reaches 62 mph in 3.4 seconds.

Both models use 21-inch forged wheels with 285 / 30ZR21 tires at the front and 295 / 30ZR21 tires at the rear.

G-Power has not released information on all the specifications of the Hurricane model, including how much it will cost.

Source: G-Power