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The new BMW M3

The new BMW M3 has shown its capabilities on the Nürburgring. It is the successor to the M3 generation, well known to BMW car fans.

For 2021, BMW has prepared two versions of the M3 model. First of all, there’s the base version with a 3.0-liter twin-turbo six-cylinder engine with 473 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque. Those who want more power, can choose a more powerful version with 503 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque. The M3 model is equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, while an eight-speed automatic transmission is available for the more powerful version.

The basic version comes with rear-wheel drive, while the more powerful version is provided with all-wheel drive. The base M3 reaches 60 mph in 4 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph. The more powerful model accelerates to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 180 mph.

Inside, the M3 is equipped with new reinforced carbon fiber seats and a 12.3-inch digital touch screen. There’s also a new steering wheel with buttons that allow the driver to switch to sporty driving mode.

The price of the base model is $ 70,895, while the price of the Competition model is slightly higher, $ 73,795.

Source: BMW

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GM2 Limited Edition

The German tuner G-Power, which specializes in BMW cars, has done an upgrade to the M2 model. It is a limited version called GM2 Limited Edition, and only 25 units will be produced.

Exterior performance improvements include certain changes to the door, bonnet and trunk where the GM2 Limited Edition inscription is located. Inside, the interior of the GM2 is similar to the M2 model with a new carbon fiber steering wheel and other minor modifications.

The GM2 has a twin-turbo 3.0-liter six-liner with 545 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. Compared to the M2 model, the GM2 is 138 hp and 111 lb-ft of torque more powerful. It only takes 3.7 seconds to reach 62 mph. Since the speed limiter has been removed, the maximum speed that GM2 can reach is 186 mph (300 km / h). Hurricane RS or Hurricane RR forged alloy wheels are also available (optional).

The price of the upgrade package is $ 14,424 (€ 11,900).

Source: G-Power

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BMW M2 with 518 hp

German tuner company Manhart has unveiled its new project, the Manhart MH2 500 Limited. The MH2 500 is based on the BMW M2 Competition model and only 10 units will be produced.

The car got a new carbon fiber front and rear spoiler, a new H&R suspension and 20-inch Manhart Concave One wheels, as well as four 100mm exhaust pipes. The wheels are in Gunmetal Gray color with Manhart decals. Inside, there is an AK Motion screen located on the driver’s side.

Speaking of engine power, the standard BMW M2 Competition has a 4-liter six-cylinder biturbo engine that delivers 410 hp and 405 lb-ft of torque. Manhart not only wanted to overpower the M2 model, but did the same to the M4 model. Thanks to the MHtronik control unit, the power of the 3.0-liter six-cylinder S55 engine has been increased to 518 HP and 516 lb-ft of torque.

Source: Manhart