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BMW M2 With 741 HP

While BMW is testing the new generation Coupé M2 model, German tuning company Lightweight Performance has decided to upgrade the BMW M2 (F87 Series).

The BMW M2 Competition has a 4-liter six-cylinder biturbo engine that delivers 410 hp and 405 lb-ft of torque. With a top speed of 174 mph it reaches 62 mph in just 4.4 seconds.

To increase the performance of the outgoing BMW M2 (F87 Series), Lightweight Performance engineers increased engine power to 741 hp and 649 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is installed for faster power transmission to the rear axle.

Increasing performance also required additional interventions. To increase stability and handling, the car’s weight has been reduced and the suspension strengthened. Eibach forged 19-inch Titan 7 wheels and an M Performance braking system have been added.

Inside, there are heated Alcantara leather seats with M2 logos and a steering wheel covered in Alcantara leather. The roof, hood, fenders and three-piece front spoiler are made of carbon, as is the rear spoiler.

Upgrade prices have not been announced.

Source: Lightweight Performance

EV, News

BMW iX M60

At the beginning of 2023, a new BMW electric vehicle called the iX M60 will hit the market. The car will have a more aggressive look and a lot of improvements, but also a 560 hp engine.

Meanwhile, later this year BMW will introduce the EV models, xDrive40 and xDrive50. The BMW iX models have a larger panoramic roof, 4D surround sound system, thirty speakers (eight in the headrests).

The xDrive40 will use a 70 kW battery sufficient for a range of 249 miles (400 km) and will produce 300 hp (240 kW) and will reach 60 mph in about 6 seconds. The starting price of this model is $ 90,900.

The xDrive50 model will run two 70 kW electric motors that will produce 500 hp. The engines will be powered by a 100 kWh battery. It will accelerate from 0 – 60 mph in less than 5 seconds and will have a range of 373 miles (600 km). Both models will use a fast charging mode, thanks to 200 kW DC chargers that take only 40 minutes for 80 percent of the battery.

Source: BMW Blog

EV, News

BMW i4 With 523 HP

Although BMW was expected to reveal its new electric car in mid-summer, the i4 arrived earlier.

Without enough data, the production version looks almost identical to the Concept i4. The exterior looks reveal a connection to the next-generation 4 Series Gran Coupe.

Rear doors with redesigned handles not only change the look of the side profile but also improve aerodynamics. This solution is not reserved only for the electric model, because the spy photos also show that there are 4 Series Gran Coupe.

BMW keeps a lot of it a secret for now, but said the i4 will produce 523 hp (M Performance). It will reach 62 mph (100 km / h) in 4 seconds and thanks to the battery it will be able to reach 590 km per WLTP or 483 km per EPA.

More details will be known soon.

Source: BMW