Akrapovic has released a feature video showcasing their evolution exhaust system for the F10 M5.

The exhaust manufacturer claims a +10hp, +17Nm (12.5 lb-ft) torque gain, and 12kg (26 pounds) weight saving over the factory exhaust.

The system is claimed to lower the back pressure and gives the M5 more power and torque through the whole range of RPMs while increasing responsiveness. Gains are achieved without removing the catalytic converters.

The new Evolution exhaust system consists of newly developed dual-outlet mufflers with exhaust valves, flow-optimized pipes, and a cast titanium X-shaped part with resonators. The X-pipe, valves, and flange assembly are produced in the company’s foundry. The system is available with either titanium or the carbon fiber exhaust tips seen in the video.

Here’s a video summarizing the M135i hatchback [official thread] [reviews].

Although the M135i will not be available in the North American market, it’s recently been rumored that a M235i coupe (2 Series coupe version of the M135i) will be the first M Performance Automobile to be introduced to the US market. Keep in mind that a M235i coupe model will not be a replacement for an expected future M2 coupe model - the successor to the E82 1M Coupe. Instead, it’s a model which can be viewed as the successor to the current 135is coupe, to slot in between the standard 235i coupe and the M2.

The M135i specs and highlights are as follows:

First ever BMW M Performance automobile to feature a petrol engine… CONTINUED

F30 3 Series M Sport models began production last month and the first deliveries are now under way. Here, an F30POST member shows off his beautiful new Alpine White M Sport F30 320d. Check out the gallery inside of the beautiful M Sport exterior and interior.

Full specs of this car:

BMW 320d F30 (AM 2013)

Colour, interior

[300] Alpinweiss III

[HAAT] Anthracite Hexagon cloth / Alcantara upholstery


Optional equipment

[258] Run-flat tyres
[2NH] M sport braking system
[2TB] Sport automatic transmission
[320] Model designation deletion
[403] Electric glass sunroof
[420] Sun protection glass
[494] Seat heating, front
[6WA] Black panel display, full

Editions & Packages

[337] M sport package

[2PF] 19 ” M light alloy wheels star-spoke style 403 M
[2VF] Adaptative M sport suspension
[481] Sport seats, front
[4DX] Estoril Blue interior trim finisher
[4MR] Aluminium Hexagon interior trim
[710] M steering wheel
[715] M … CONTINUED

Italian tuner Romeo Ferraris has announced its tuning program for the F10 M5.

Featuring a ECU software tune and sports exhaust system, it pushes the M5 to 657 PS (648 hp) and 790 Nm (583 lb-ft) torque. That’s +97 PS (96 hp) and 110 Nm (81 lb-ft) increase over the factory M5 power figures.

The sports exhaust system alone (featured in the video below) is claimed to provide a +21 hp and +30 Nm of torque gain.

BMW Group remains on successful course in second quarter

01.08.2012

- New record figures for sales volume and revenues
- Second-best quarterly earnings in the company’s history
- Profit before financial result amounts to € 2.27 billion
- Automotive Segment second-quarter EBIT margin of 11.6%
- BMW Group reaffirms targets for financial year 2012

Munich. The BMW Group continued its success during the second quarter as well as in the six-month period to June 2012, achieving new record figures for sales volume and revenues and the second-best Group operating profit in the company’s history.

Second-quarter revenues rose by 7.3% to € 19,202 million (2011: € 17,888 million). Group earnings remained at a high level despite greater investment in new technologies and higher personnel costs: Profit before financial result (EBIT) amounted to € 2,270 million … CONTINUED

BMW Classic prepares historic M racers for the Nürburgring Oldtimer-Grand-Prix held on August 11th and 12th… next weekend.

2012 is a special year for all BMW M fans with BMW M GmbH – formerly known as BMW Motorsport GmbH – marking its 40th birthday. BMW Classic is celebrating the anniversary with an array of highlights at this year’s edition of Germany’s largest classic car race at the Nürburgring. BMW M is not alone in reaching an important landmark; the event itself also has its 40th birthday this year. Organisers are once again expecting in excess of 60,000 spectators to flood to the circuit in the Eifel from 10 – 12 August 2012 for the double anniversary.