German tuning company, CLP Automotive, has unveiled its BMW M3 GT Interceptor, based off the M3 GTS. The CLP M3 GT features upgrades all around - aerodynamics, power, and handling.
The M3 GT Interceptor features a widebody kit with carbon fiber front bumper, hood, fenders with brake cooling vents, sideskirts, widened quarter panels/fenders, rear bumper, and high spoiler. The CLP Interceptor widebody kit alone is priced at 8,880 EUR.
To match its new go-faster look, the CLP M3 GT gets extra power via a G-power supercharger and Akrapovic lightweight titanium exhaust system, together which develop 592 HP. The CLP BMW M3 GT sits on 9×19(F) and 12×19(R) inch light alloy race wheels with central locking, and a bespoke Bilstein race suspension.
The interior features Recaro race seats, roll cage, … CONTINUED
ZPOST member Stupenal chronicles his 6 day European Delivery trip with his girlfriend and Z4 sDrive35is throughout Europe. The trip took them from: Day 1 - Germany to Austria - Delivery Day | Salzburg | Grossglockner | Heiligenblut, Day 2 - Austria to Italy - Dolomites | Colle Santa Lucia| Bolzano, Day 3 - Italy - Verona | Bellagio - Lake Como, Day 4 - Italy to Switzerland - Andermatt | Furka Pass | Interlaken | Lucerne, Day 5 - Switzerland to Austria - Nauders | Lago di Resia| Innsbruck, and finally Day 6 - Austria to Germany - Munich | Dropoff.
The story of the joy ridden 1M coupe from Pacific BMW continues. Unfortunately for one of our 1ADDICTS members, the 1M coupe which was joy ridden by BMW techs during its pre-delivery inspection, turned out to be his. He has now brought in his lawyers to seek compensation for the technicians’ gaffe and the resolution remains to be seen. Stay tuned as the owner provides updates inside.
We’re happy to bring exciting news on the next generation M3. The next generation M3 sedan / M4 coupe will be designated the “F80 M3″. Along with this news comes word that the F80 M3 will indeed return in sedan form (already spied in testing)! The BMW F80 M3 Sedan will likely have its market launch in summer 2013, uncharacteristically before the F82 M4 coupe.
As things look to us, the M3 sedan will be the only model called M3. M3 coupe and convertible versions (F82 M3 and F83 M3) will likely be branded as M4. This might have played a role in BMW’s decision for another iteration of the M3 sedan. Previous rumors of BMW not bringing another M3 sedan turned out to be … CONTINUED
Reviews of the 2012 Z4 sDrive28i featuring the new BMW turbo 4-cylinder N20 motor have generally been positive overall. However, Automobile’s recent assessment is the strongest endorsement we’ve seen yet for the new Z4, which represents the return of 4-cylinder BMW engines to the US.
Here are some of the great things the magazine had to say about the sDriv28i’s engine, exhaust, and performance.
The once-every-two-year Frankfurt IAA auto show is nearly upon us. Press coverage will begin Tuesday, September 13. Here is a preview of the headline BMW debuts headed for Frankfurt.
BMW has released the first official photos of the F20 1 series Performance Accessories Study. It’s a showcase vehicle used to introduce the new line of BMW Accessories for the 2012 F20 1 series. No official details yet describing all the parts fitted, but clearly seen are: BMW Performance front and rear bumpers/diffuser which are more aggressively styled than the F20 M-Sport front bumper, sideskirts, black grilles, carbon fiber mirror covers, performance stripes, 19″ Performance wheels, and BMW Performance brakes.
The interior features BMW performance steering wheel (alcantara/carbon fiber), alcantara trim, pedals, floor mats, shift knob and boot.
We also wouldn’t be surprised if this car also had some factory engine tuning or performance enhancements. Stay tuned for more info before or at the Frankfurt IAA where the … CONTINUED
We’ve posted the best sound/video clip and photos yet of the F10 M5 safety car, showing off its M5 Akrapovic exhaust standing still and at launch. Videos and photos are courtesy of 5POST member Bmill, who was one of the lucky VIP in attendance at the BMW M Experience at the Indy MotoGP this past weekend.
We bring you a preview of the BMW F30 3 series’ production front end styling via our set of renders. These were constructed by analyzing the 100% uncovered F30 spy pics recently posted, together with input from Scott26, who has seen the production F30 design. It was confirmed that these images are representative of the real life F30 front end design.
The F30’s front styling will represent very unique elements never before seen on a production BMW. The headlight-grille area features deep set headlights which dip inward to expose the sides of the kidney grilles. We’ve been getting hints of this new styling element with recent BMW concepts (see below). This innovative design not only differentiates the F30’s front end look from the rest of the BMW … CONTINUED
