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MH3 650 Touring based on the BMW M3 Touring

Four months ago, BMW unveiled the M3 Touring as a response to similar models offered by Audi and Mercedes. A powerful car and a good basis for tuners like Manhart who took the opportunity to show why it is considered one of the best tuners of BMW cars in the world. The result is the MH3 650 Touring.

MH3 650 Touring wears Manhart black body design with a golden decal set on both sides of the car as well as the entire length of the body. It is equipped with a carbon kit that includes a front splitter, carbon side skirts, carbon aero flicks, a rear spoiler, a new diffuser, a new exhaust system with valve control, an optional sports downpipe with or without a catalyst and an OPF filter.

Under the hood is a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine with 641 hp (471 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. That’s a significant increase in power compared to the standard M3 Touring with 510 hp (375 kW) and 479 lb-ft (650 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to both axles via an 8-speed automatic transmission. It’s mounted on a set of 21-inch Manhart Concave One rims in matte black, but other colors are also available.

The price of the modification can be obtained on request.

Source: Manhart

Tuning

BMW E30 M3 with V10 engine

There are many BMW models that are considered legendary, especially those from the M3 Series such as the E30. One of them was equipped by the Renner company with a V10 engine.

Renner modified the suspension and strengthened the chassis. New shock absorbers, coilovers and stabilizer were installed, safety and handling were increased, and the tuner promised that every car will have power steering, air conditioning and much more. The car is painted in Blue Silver Metallic, and in order to keep it as original as possible, Renner did not even add the recognizable front splitter. There’s also a set of 18-inch oversize wheels wrapped in Yokohama tires.

The original exterior was retained, but there were changes to the interior such as a new cluster and sound system, without too much modern technology. The seats are upholstered in black leather that covers the steering wheel, as well as most of the interior.

The BMW E30 M3 is powered by an improved 5.0-liter naturally aspirated S85 V10 engine from the 2008 BMW M5 model that now delivers 625 hp (460 kW), which is almost four times more power than the original M3. The engine has a carbon fiber cover.

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The car was exhibited at the SEMA Show and attracted the attention of many, including potential buyers. When asked how much the car costs, Renner representative Ronald Norat said they would sell it for $350,000.

Source: Larry Chen via YouTube

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VW Golf A59 is getting back

At the recently held SEMA Show, Volkswagen announced several concepts, one of which is the Golf A59 prototype. The concept was developed at the end of the last century under the name Golf Mk3 Rallye as part of a feasibility study for the company’s possible entry into the World Rally Championship (WRC).

In 1993, Schmidt Motorsport from Cadolzburg created the Golf Mk3 Rallye, and the reason for this was the need for a road model due to the FIA ​​rule for the WRC in 1994, which is the production of 2,500 homologation units of the rally car. Unfortunately, it never went into mass production, and only two examples were produced, of which this one is in driving condition.

The car is equipped with a unique lightweight carbon/Kevlar body kit that includes additional intakes on the front bumper, hood vents made of GRP, significantly wider WRC-inspired fenders, a large spoiler and a sports bumper that has room for four exhaust pipes, but two are still set. There is also a large VW logo on the tailgate, plastic side windows and a rear windscreen. Inside, it is equipped with Recaro A8 seats, a three-spoke steering wheel, a digital instrument cluster, additional controls and a roll cage.

The prototype received Bilstein shock absorbers in the front with a longer stroke and wider shoulders, while the rear is multilink with Bilstein struts. There’s also a set of 16-inch Speedline SL817 wheels wrapped in 225/45 R16 tires.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Golf Mk3 Rallye is powered by a 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder engine with 271 hp (199 kW) and 273 lb-ft (370 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to both axles via a 6-speed manual transmission with a rear limited-slip differential. The A59 reached a top speed of 168 mph (270 kph) and was the fastest Golf at the time.

Source: VW