G-Power M3 CSL
Jul 4, 2009 | 05:21 PM
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G-Power M3 CSL
BRUNSBUETTEL, Germany — G-Power, the BMW specialist, has a solution for Bimmer owners and enthusiasts who believe Munich is missing the boat on performance options.
The tuner has begun retrofitting the 5.0-liter V10 from the M5 into the previous-generation M3 and says it will be happy to do the same for your current E91 3 Series coupe, X5 or Z4.
If that doesn't wet your pipes, G-Power says it is also working on a twin-supercharger kit for the V10, which in normally aspirated mode delivers a mere 500 horsepower. Two variants in G-Power's pipeline are said to produce 640 and 750 hp, respectively.
In the recent E46 conversion, G-Power coaxed a bit more power from the stock V10, nudging output to 550 hp and torque to 412 pound-feet. Zero-to-60-mph acceleration is trimmed from 4.8 to less than 4.2 seconds, while top speed leaps from 177 to 208 mph.
Underpinning the car is a KW Automotive suspension, complemented with 21-inch G-Power Silverstone Diamond wheels.
The tuner has begun retrofitting the 5.0-liter V10 from the M5 into the previous-generation M3 and says it will be happy to do the same for your current E91 3 Series coupe, X5 or Z4.
If that doesn't wet your pipes, G-Power says it is also working on a twin-supercharger kit for the V10, which in normally aspirated mode delivers a mere 500 horsepower. Two variants in G-Power's pipeline are said to produce 640 and 750 hp, respectively.
In the recent E46 conversion, G-Power coaxed a bit more power from the stock V10, nudging output to 550 hp and torque to 412 pound-feet. Zero-to-60-mph acceleration is trimmed from 4.8 to less than 4.2 seconds, while top speed leaps from 177 to 208 mph.
Underpinning the car is a KW Automotive suspension, complemented with 21-inch G-Power Silverstone Diamond wheels.
Jul 9, 2009 | 01:35 AM
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I don't know why they particularly picked the CSL for this conversion. Might as well do it for any E46 M3 - it will be far more feasible. Now you will lose that sweet intake system that is only available on the CSL.
They sure do some neat work none the less.
They sure do some neat work none the less.
Jul 9, 2009 | 10:21 AM
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G-Power makes BMW M3 E46 faster than new M3
Tuning firm G-Power has created a new performance package for the BMW M3 E46. Dubbed the SK I supercharger system, the package consists of a large ASA TM I 20 centrifugal supercharger which enables BMW's 3.2-liter inline-six to produce 450 hp and 450 Nm of torque (up from 343 hp/365 Nm). Thanks to the additional 107 hp, the G-Power M3 E46 accelerates from 0-200 km/h in 14.7 seconds, which beats the 15.8 second time posted by BMW's 420 hp V8-powered M3 E92.
If G-Power's 20-inch "Silverstone diamond" alloy wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport tires are also ordered with the SK I supercharger system, the M3 E46's top speed increases to more than 300 km/h (186 mph). Other optional equipment includes a high performance stainless steel muffler and a continuously height-adjustable G-POWER coil-over suspension with nine selectable settings.
If G-Power's 20-inch "Silverstone diamond" alloy wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport tires are also ordered with the SK I supercharger system, the M3 E46's top speed increases to more than 300 km/h (186 mph). Other optional equipment includes a high performance stainless steel muffler and a continuously height-adjustable G-POWER coil-over suspension with nine selectable settings.
