If I were to ask you if a BMW, any BMW, is an inferior machine, how many would agree? Or better yet, how many would hunt me down for even suggesting it?

The subject would be even more sensible when we talk about a creation of the M Division.

F12 BMW M6 by BBM Motorsports

But just because a product is excellent in every way, that doesn’t mean there isn’t any room for improvement. Let’s take the F12 BMW M6 Cabrio for example. If you are to judge by either power, quality of materials or looks, it is a true BMW creation, so what can you add to it to improve without destroying the heritage?
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It was about time more aftermarket specialists join in the rush for the BMW 4 Series, and the latest is Hamann.

With a focus on performance upgrades, the kit has all it needs, making for a good choice once the 4 Series hits the streets.

BMW 4 Series by Hamann

While we await on more details from the aftermarket specialist, let’s take a look at power improvements over most of the engine range. Starting with the 420d, Hamann managed to upgrade it from 184 Hp and 380 Nm of torque up to 216 Hp and 440 Nm.
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The very purpose of tuning is to make your car a bit more personal, make it stand out in a crowd.

And while there is nothing wrong with that, there are a few out there that don’t really get it that standing out isn’t enough, as the build should also try to look good.

Matte Purple BMW 3 Series

Chinese owners have proven over and over that they concentrate too much on standing out and forget about looks. And that’s why most absurd tuning projects out there seem to come from the Asian country. This recent purple E90 BMW 3 Series makes no exception.
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Most good looking cars nowadays always come with a pompous description like: sculpted by aerodynamics, or inspired by nature (and other stuff).

Most of the times, though, this is just a way of trying to oversell the product.

BMW M3 by Carrozzeria

And then again, there are those vehicles that really don’t need such a description, as they already look out of this world. That’s what this Laguna Seca Blue BMW M3 is, essentially. Built by the guys from Carrozzeria at the request of a customer, the M3 is the epitome of aesthetics.
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If I say names like AC Schnitzer or better yet, Alpina, most BMW enthusiasts already know what to expect, both in quality of the product and general design lines.

Still, there are some unknown quantities out there in the tuning world, and a couple have quite a lot of potential.

E89 BMW Z4 by DukeDynamics

Let’s take DukeDynamics as a example. They have yet to make a name for themselves when it comes to establishing a history of tuning projects, or even some general characteristics. Still, that doesn’t mean they fail to impress, especially when they present builds like this E89 BMW Z4.
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AC Schnitzer was present in force at the Essen Auto Show, and while all their builds were awesome, a certain 4 Series caught the eye of the visitors.

Called Tune it! Safe!, the vehicle resembles a police car, and it certainly has plenty of power to keep up with the demands of the job.

BMW 4 Series by AC Schnitzer

Equipped with a 2.0 liter engine, the car is capable of delivering some 294 Hp and 420 Nm of torque (after some AC Schnitzer tuning, of course). That makes for an acceleration time to 100 km/h of 5.7 seconds, and it goes up to a limited 250 km/h.
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There are a few aftermarket specialists out there that pump out builds with a steady regularity, much like AC Schnitzer.

After teasing the new kit for the BMW 4 Series Coupe, the tuner finally decided to share with us some details on what they have been cooking up.

BMW 4 Series by AC Schnitzer

While the world debut will be at the 2013 Essen Auto Show, we already know what they are planning. First off, pretty much every engine that will be used in the 4 Series has seen some tinkering for that extra oomph. Thus, we can get the 420i from 184 HP to 245 HP, the 428i from 245 HP to 295 HP, the 435i from 306 HP to 360 HP, the 420d from 184 HP to 218 HP, the 430d from 258 HP to 309 HP and finally, the 435d from 313 HP to 360 HP.
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It has been long contested that cars, while great feats of engineering, are actual art pieces, even if the more enthusiastic fans might argue they are.

And while the subject is being debated, more so called art cars keep emerging, with BMW being at their 17th unit.

E92 BMW M3 GTS

This all started with Andy Warhol and his now legendary BMW M1, which was painted to represent the very high speeds Bimmers feel at home at. The latest of art cars, a very nice E92 BMW M3 GTS aims to bring a tribute to the car that started it, and artist Jeff Koons did a great job of it.
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We have seen quite a lot of builds over the year that tried to turn another car into a Bimmer, but never quite managed.

Truth is, a true BMW vehicle is more than just a bunch of body panels, and the real joy of owning one comes from the driving pleasure it gives.

Mazda MX-5

All these things considered, some people still try to convert their rides to a BMW, and the latest involves a Mazda MX-5. The car is quite a good vehicle, so what the owner did to it is beyond awful, even if out of love for all things BMW. Out best guess points towards the MX-5 trying to achieve a Z9 concept look, but something went wrong somewhere along the way.
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While Vilner is not really a BMW-oriented tuner, it does produce some amazing projects, for both cars and motorcycles.

And recently, they decided to try their hand at a BMW 6 Series.

BMW 6 Series Bullshark

After dismantling the vehicle and applying the modifications, the Bulgarian aftermarket specialist dubbed the resulting build “Bullshark”. Performance-wise, the Bullshark uses an upgraded 4.4 liter V8 engine managing some 370 Hp and 522 Nm of torque.
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