We've all seen the miniature Ferrari engine before, but here are some good details on a guy that has put together a working V8 engine that can sit on a kitchen table. The quality of the work is amazing.
Vorsteiner has recently attempted to recreate the tweaking of BMW CSL models, which pumped out extra power and were more exciting to drive. Why not leave the CSL to BMW? Well BMW’s M Division chief Ludwig Willisch apparently recently revealed the company wouldn’t be building a CSL version of the current M3 because there wasn’t enough projected demand for the car.
Photographer Brooks Uhrig \227 member of the SB Euro Club discussion forums \227 snapped several great photos of a 2007/2008 BMW M3 coupe prototype in testing in Santa Barbaraa. These are the first photos we\222ve seen of the new car, which is now wearing less disguise than ever
Check out this slick little video from AutoExpress’ as they pin the beastly yet beautiful Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG up against the new 2008 BMW V8 M3 Sedan and the Lexus IS-F.
BMW presented the racing version of the new BMW E92 M3 at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show. Powered by a 485 bhp eight cylinder engine, this impressive race car has been designed to compete in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) from 2009 onwards.
BMW presented the racing version of the new 2008 BMW E92 M3 at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show. Powered by a 485 bhp eight cylinder engine, this impressive race car has been designed to compete in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) from 2009 onwards.
Our friend ‘Holden Man’ has once again slaved over a hot Power Mac and provided CarUpdate with an exclusive insight into what the HSV VE Maloo may (will?) look like.
AC Schnitzer BMW M3 ACS3 Sport Cabriolet hosts a sports suspension tuned by suspension guru Manfred Wollgarten (who is claimed to have thoroughly mastered the physics of driving the M3). Two strategically placed vents on the hood allow the V8 M3 to emit more of its wonderful engine notes during hard driving.
According to Autocar the upcoming E92 BMW M3 V8 will be available with a 7-speed double clutch gearbox. This is not a revision of the previous models SMG which was considered at best a flawed driving experience. It sounds as though the new 7-speed is similar in concept to Volkswagen’s brilliant DSG.
It’s quite unbelievable but the driver of this Audi RS4 apparently walked away from his wrecked car without a scratch and used his mobile phone to call emergency services.
The entry level consists of a reprogrammed engine control unit which results in an additional 15kw/20hp and 25 Nm of torque. Just in case you don’t already have the M3’s figures etched into your frontal lobe, the S65 4.0litre V8 makes 414 hp (420 PS, 309 kW) and 295 ft-lbs (400 Nm) of torque. Top speed increases to 300 km/h.
“The new M3 pulls in 6th gear like most cars would pull in 2nd or 3rd. It’s an F16 fighter jet with four wheels and no wings. I was sitting, just cruising at a comfortable 70 or so mph in 6th gear when I decided to push the limits. I pushed the gas to the floor, and at 2000 RPM roughly, the car moved to 100 in nothing.”
The new BMW E92 M3 V8 follows BMW’s other M engines, which is to take a small engine and develop power through high RPMs. Torque is ordinary, but the throttle and valvegear is BMW’s usual magic allowing higher RPMs. This engine needs to be wound out to make power.
The Fireblade concept was designed by independent stylist Idries Noah, and is meant to be a sharp new set of clothing for the already terrifying Corvette ZR1. Like the ZR1, the Fireblade finds a way to prominently display Chevy’s mighty 6.1-liter supercharged V-8 LS9 motor, this time under a broad piece of creased glass.
The Audi Q7 TDI large crossover with a diesel engine receives yet another tuning program from a reputable tuner. The German B&B company has presented two tuning sets for both current Audi Q7 3.0 TDI and the upcoming Q7 with a more powerful diesel V8 with a displacement of some 4.2 liters.
Bespoke Range Rover tuner Overfinch has revealed their newest performance upgrade, this time for Land Rovers new Turbo-Diesel V8 Range Rover. The new Overfinch Range Rover Vogue TDV8 GT features their very stylish performance 5-piece Aero Body Styling Pack, 22″ wheels and loads of bespoke upgrades, but what blows our mind is the phenomenal power and torque increase from the already potent TDV8. Horsepower has increased to 321 and torque is now a thundering 582 lbft.....
Summer is definitely here and with it comes a whack of wicked sexy photos submitted by users around the world. Lamborghini Murcielago's, Bentley Continental GT's, Ferrari F430's....more
Rumours are that this is the Lamborghini Gallardo V8, spotted on the Nürburgring. The exhaust note is somewhat similar to that of the Audi R8 and recent spy photos of the rear reveal smaller exhaust pipes than on the V10 Gallardo.
Watch the video to learn why GM didn ’t use the 7.0L V8 from the Z06 and why the Eaton’s next generation TVS supercharger is so special (helping promote 620+hp) explained by Ron Meegan, GM's small block assistant chief engineer.
Although the car seems damn expensive for the class and features much too controversial exterior design, it seems like the 2008 BMW M3 won't have hard time competing against the new Mercedes-Benz CLK63 Black Series or the upcoming Audi RS5 sport coupe.
Automotive News reports this week on GM's plans for its future as a profitable concern (at least for now) One point on Pontiac's timeline that grabbed our fleeting attention span was the year 2009.
Lou Gigliotti of LG Motorsports loves to get his hands on the new stuff and there's nothing newer than the 6.2 liter LS3 V8 engine in the 2008 Corvette. Click here to check out the dyno numbers on a bone stock 2008 LS3 Corvette plus see what can be done with some tuner trickery. All at CorvetteBlogger.com
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