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Tuning

BMW M3 Touring with 730 HP

There are many tuners who want to show and prove that they are good at their job, but there are few who can say that they are the best, and one of them is the German company G-Power. The tuner is known for upgrading BMW cars, and this time it’s the BMW M3 Touring.

First of all, G-Power equipped the BMW M3 Touring with three tuning packages, and with the most powerful of them it brings a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine with 730 hp (537 kW) and 627 lb-ft (850 Nm) of maximum torque. The increase in power also meant an increase in top speed, which is now more than 320 km/h (199 mph). As a reminder, the standard M3 Touring has 510 hp (375 kW) and 479 lb-ft (650 Nm) of torque, and top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph).

In slightly weaker options, G-Power offers 630 hp (463 kW) and 680 hp (500 kW), which could definitely satisfy those with a little less adrenaline.

The car is a little closer to the ground, and is equipped with several carbon body components, as well as 20 and 21-inch reinforced Hurricane RS aluminum rims, behind which are located better brakes and adaptive suspension.

Inside, the car is equipped with a large display with a 12.3-inch instrument panel and a 14.9-inch multimedia system. Also, the volume of the trunk is from 500 to 1,500 liters, which is more than enough for families.

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BMW M3 Touring with 730 HP

Source: G-Power

News

2024 Lexus LBX

The Japanese automaker has unveiled a new crossover, the Lexus LBX, which will be powered by a hybrid powertrain. With this car, Lexus is trying to fill the void created by the discontinuation of the CT model. The start of production is expected by the end of the year, while the first deliveries are expected at the beginning of 2024.

Lexus LBX is powered by a 1.5L three-cylinder gasoline engine with 134 hp (100 kW) and 136 lb-ft (185 Nm) of torque. That’s enough power to push this tiny 1280 kilogram car to 60 mph in 9.1 seconds. It will be offered as FWD and AWD, and the electric motor will be mounted in the back.

In the construction of the car, lightweight materials were used to reduce weight. Thus, the wheel arches are made of resin, the rocker arms and the lower parts of the doors, while the hood is made of aluminum. The car has a wheelbase of 2580 mm (101.5 in), and is mounted on 18-inch wheels.

Inside, the LBX is equipped with a 13-speaker sound system with subwoofer (by Mark Levinson) and a 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster with optional head-up display and 9.8-inch touchscreen. The version with front-wheel drive has a cargo capacity of 332 liters, while the space will be slightly smaller in the version with AWD due to the additional equipment that will be placed in the back.

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2024 Lexus LBX

Source: Lexus

Auctions

1965 Porsche 356SC is for sale

Since it was first presented in the late 40’s until today, the Porsche 356 has been the desire of many, and it is considered one of the most desirable collector’s cars. It was produced until 1965 in three series: A, B and C. The C series was the last to hit the market, and one example from this series, the 1965 Porsche 356SC is up for auction.

Porsche 356SC is a model with the most powerful pushrod engine Porsche had ever produced. It is powered by a 616/16 flat-four engine with dual Weber carburetors and was overhauled in 1996 with Nippon Racing big-bore pistons to raise the displacement to 1720 cc. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transaxle.

The car is finished in Ruby Red (repainted) and is in good condition. It is equipped with body-color bumpers with chrome guards, a driver’s sideview mirror, fog lights, European-style taillights, exhaust outlets integrated into the rear overriders, twin engine-cover grilles, a chrome Lietz luggage rack, Koni Classic shocks, and stopping power is handled by four-wheel disc brakes. It sits on 15×5.5″ chrome-finished steel wheels wrapped in 185/70 Vredestein Sprint Classic tires.

Inside, the interior was renewed last year when it was covered in black leather and a body-color metal dashboard was installed. Additional equipment includes fold-down rear seats, a locking glove box, and lap belts. In front of the driver is a wood-rimmed VDM three-spoke steering wheel behind which is a five-digit odometer with 20,463 miles (total mileage unknown).

The car has a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity which lists the car’s original colors, powertrain numbers, and a production completion date of October 27, 1964. It comes with service records, manufacturer’s literature, a jack, and a clean California title.

The auction ends on June 7th and the current highest bid is $86,000 USD.

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1965 Porsche 356SC is for sale

Source: Bring a Trailer