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BMW 4 Series – a new AC Schnitzer project

Last year, BMW unveiled the 4 Series Coupe which provoked various comments. German company AC Schnitzer, which specializes in BMW cars, has tuned two models, the 430i and M440i.

In the M440i, AC Schnitzer has installed a new stainless steel exhaust system, a sports suspension with a set of springs that lower the car by 30 mm. The BMW M440i has a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine with 420 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque.

The 430i has a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 296 hp and 347 lb-ft (470 Nm) of torque.

Both models feature a new set of 19 or 20-inch wheels in diamond cut, gray or black.

The price of the upgrade is not known, but the five-year warranty gives some peace of mind.

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BMW X6 M

German company G-Power has transformed the BMW X6 M into a beast. Although it is an incredibly fast SUV, the G-Power has pushed the limits of its performance.

The standard BMW X6 M has a 4.4-liter V8 twin-turbo engine with 625 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque, which is more than enough for this SUV.

Upgrading the Stage 3, which includes a new set of turbos, a new exhaust system, new downpipes and a new ECU map. All of this allows the X6 to have 800 hp and 700 lb-ft of torque. This upgrade will cost you an additional $ 20,000. The listed price does not include good-looking add-ons like the ones in the photo.

Stage 2 increases power to 737 hp and 900 Nm of torque, which will cost you around $ 4,220 (€ 3,495). To achieve the stated performance, a stainless steel exhaust system with valve control and a sports downpipe is required, which costs around $ 4,220 (€ 3,495).

The tuned X6 M is expected to accelerate from 0 – 62 mph in less than 3.8 seconds.

The X6 M features a lowered suspension setup, as well as new decals all around and carbon fiber aero bits. G-Power also offers 23-inch wheels with high-performance tires, 315/25.

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Armored BMW X7

If you need more protection, there is the Canadian company Inkas. Introducing the armored BMW X7, resistant to rifle bullets and even hand grenades. It is the first commercially available armored BMW X7.

The exterior of the vehicle shows no signs of armor. There are tinted windows (much thicker) and extra doors and a small window behind the hatch, which is part of the 360-degree protection package. Inkas claims that the armor is strong enough to stop 7.62 or .308 ammunition, as well as the explosion of two hand grenades.

Accessories such as air filtration, sirens, emergency lights, night vision system and smoke protection systems are also available. The battery and ECU are additionally protected.

The standard X7 has a 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine that delivers 523 hp and also offers a 335-horsepower inline-six engine. Also, Inkas offers an engine upgrade to 612 hp.

To withstand the extra load, the car has a reinforced suspension as well as run-flat tires.

The interior of the vehicle has not been changed. Leather upholstery and a host of BMW options have been retained. Three rows of seats for seven people were not sacrificed for armor, but luggage space was limited due to additional doors.

Source: Inkas