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02/08/2013    4:05 PM
COMMENTS: 25

Bulgarian auto customizing company Vilner reveals their latest creations - a bespoke F10 5 series and F13 6 series coupe.

The centerpiece of the exterior customization is the matte white vinyl wrapping both cars. For the high contrast look, the 6 Series is fitted with a carbon fiber front lower apron with integrated splitters; and both cars get carbon fiber trunk spoilers, rear diffusers, black kidney grilles, and graphite/black wheels complete the contrasting look.

The interior is where the two cars gets the highly bespoke treatment. There are large doses of alcantara added throughout the interior, including but not limited to, the steering wheel, rearview mirror, backs of the seats.

The F10 also gets red accents on the steering wheel, leather piping, and seat belts.

And if that isn’t … CONTINUED

02/08/2013    8:30 AM
COMMENTS: 63

The 514hp Tuningwerk 1M Coupe was on display BMW’s factory run dealership in München. Enjoy our photos.

What they’ve done with the factory 335hp / 332lb-ft N54 engine is given it a ECU tune, modified its turbos, customized cooling system with additional secondary cooler, and replaced factory exhaust with custom titanium exhaust system. This all works to produce 514hp (521PS) and 453 lb-ft torque (614Nm) (from 2800 RPM). Top speed is 186mph.

Its transmission now has a 3.25 ratio (with 3.45 ratio available) and the 1M RS also features a locking differential with a Drexler lock, as well as a new clutch (with a racing clutch offered as an option).

The 1M RS sits on lower and stiffer club sport suspension with optional H&R lightweight stabilizer bars. Braking … CONTINUED

02/06/2013    10:30 AM
COMMENTS: 112

Here is an E92 M3 coupe looking ultra smooth in a custom Satin Pearl vinyl wrap.

02/06/2013    7:30 AM
COMMENTS: 75

Here is a DIY install guide for installing N55 mid pipes on a N54 powered model and deleting the secondary cats.

The main benefit of deleting the N54’s secondary cats is more flow, better faster spool up of the turbos, and a louder more deeper tone of the exhaust note.

02/05/2013    11:00 AM
COMMENTS: 41

Here’s an ad spot cross-promoting the just released zombie movie Warm Bodies and the BMW Z4 sDrive35is.

Its tagline asks: “What makes you feel the most alive?” The answer of course is the Z4 sDrive35is, with its 335hp N54 inline 6 engine and performance suspension.

02/04/2013    10:50 AM
COMMENTS: 46

Revozport has released its F10 M5 RZ aerokit, which includes:

Carbon Front Grill
Carbon Mirror Cover
Carbon Fender Grill
Carbon Front Splitter
Carbon Rear Adjustable Diffuser
Carbon Trunk Lip Spoiler

02/04/2013    7:30 AM
COMMENTS: 63

Our Singapore F30POST members recently gathered for a proper photoshoot to show off their F30 M Sport, M Performance, and BBS wheels adorned cars.

02/01/2013    10:30 AM
COMMENTS: 69

Check out M5POST member Bokke’s beautiful F10 M5 as he gives his already eye catching Sakhir Orange M5 some upgrades - 20″ satin black B18 wheels, IND Cosmetic Package (frozen black front grilles, frozen black side gills, OEM Performance Spoiler and finally an Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust system with carbon fiber tips.

01/30/2013    7:30 AM
COMMENTS: 23

Car and Driver Contributing Editor Csaba Csere gives an in-depth review of the German-tuned 2013 BMW Alpina B7 on the latest episode of Car and Driver: Tested.