It is just what happened at the Papenburg high-speed oval where well-known German tuners, including Hamann, speeded-out their newly customized BMWs.

German technicians from Hamann presented their new BMW M4, the gorgeous coupe coming with a new aero kit and impressive performance. What really makes this model special is its ability of reaching amazing top speeds on short distances. Well, not that short.

The BMW M4 presented in the video below by Hamann itself was able to reach a staggering 306.4 km/h in just three kilometers, with the stock 250 km/h top speed being achieved in one kilometer. To create such amazing records, such a model has to be thoroughly customized both at the exterior as well as under the hood.

To create more downforce and achieve greater stability on the track at such incredible speeds, Hamann technicians have added a special aerodynamic package and extremely lightweight 20-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Continental tires, which are able to withstand speeds up to 340 km/h, so the aforementioned speed is just a fraction of what the car could really achieve.

The car`s performance has also been updated. We are dealing here with 517 horsepower and impressive 700 Nm of torque, quite impressive than the stock 431 horsepower and 550 Nm of torque, squeezed out from the same 3.0-liter straight-six inline engine.

Should you happen to own such an impressive ride and want to achieve absolutely amazing top speeds, then our suggestion would be going for bespoke customizations at Hamann`s shop. You can find more info in the video below released on YouTube by Hamann! Enjoy and don’t forget to share your impressions with us!

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Well-known journalist and BMW connoisseur Matt Farrah, has taken the 1988 E30 BMW M3 out for a spin to demonstrate that this old lad still has what it takes to do some serious damage on the track.

And the burn out video is showing what it can do in a stock form. Well, not entirely stock, the model coming with some improvements at the driving system. Performance wise, the model remains pretty much stock.

The car`s new improvements refer to the exterior. They were necessary in order to increase its aggressive look and air flow, especially in tight corners or at high speeds. The new styling changes refer to the EVO III splitter at the front and rear, along with brake ducts.

Besides the mint condition at the exterior, the 1988 E30 BMW M3 also comes, despite its age, with just 82,000 miles onboard, meaning that the engine is still delivering some serious punch, no matter what we think about its usage on the road.

The car`s S14 engine demonstrates that the ’88 E30 BMW M3 could still keep up with today`s much more evolved and “gifted” BMW models; at least for a short period of time!

The last time we saw an E30 BMW M3 exposing its good looks was back in April, when Harry Matcalfe, the original founder of EVO auto magazine, “exposed” his gorgeous 1989 M3 Roberto Ravaglia Edition. In a video, he highlights the car`s Navaro Silver Metallic colour scheme and grey interior, as well as the history of the E30 BMW M3.

You can admire the pristine 1988 E30 BMW M3 while is out for a spin, in the video below. Enjoy and don’t forget to share your opinions with us!

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Unfortunately, as ferocious as the model might look on the track, it didn`t receive any mods under the hood, coming as well with the same 3.0-liter inline-straight six engine, with 431 horsepower and 550 Nm of torque. It still allows the same sprint from 0 to 100 km/h – 4.3 seconds – with the six-speed manual.

Visually, the model has got plenty of new tweaks, like the APR Performance Front Splitter/Air Dam, made entirely out of carbon fiber material, increasing thus is durability and reducing lift. Other features also include the iND Distribution carbon fiber grilles and gills, as well as the new rear diffuser from Vorsteiner tuner.

The entire kit is complemented with the BBS FI-R alloy wheels finished in Matte Black, creating a more aggressive look to the car`s overall design. Besides the wheels, this model also comes with a high-performance suspension system.

Inside, the cabin also looks refresh and much sportier with the new Fall Line racing cage, split collar rings for the harness, custom cage mounted fire extinguisher, seat bolsters by iND coming in OEM black leather and so on.

You can find out more about the model in the media gallery put together by Matt Dion Photography and TYRphoto. Enjoy and don`t forget to share your impressions with us!

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We are dealing here with one of the most outstanding and hot looking roadsters from the German carmaker, the Z4 being that perfect model that can be taken out for a spin on hot summer days. Add up some cool mods and you will have a killer.

The aftermarket specialists have first added the Arkym Carbon Fiber Aero kit, with custom front splitter, rear diffuser, trunk spoiler and more. The interior is also making use of track features, like the Sparco Ergo GRP Tec Racing seats with not-slip fabric and lower cushion for better grip.

From a mechanical point of view, the tuner have installed Macht Schnell Headers, Macht Schnell Air Intake, ESS Flash Tune, or Rogue Engineering Exhaust, which provide increase maneuverability and improved torque.

Under the hood, the BMW Z4 M Roadster is packing a tuned-up S54B32 engine, developing 333 horsepower. The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h is done in 4.8 seconds, at a topping of electronically limited of 250 km/h.

The tuner has also released a photo gallery with their latest project.

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That’s a decision I made having hard that their newest project car is none other than the F12 BMW M6. They’re cooking up a massive makeover too.

It’s really something to be interested in. This is because the tune-up is based around the track. As the BMW 6 Series is traditionally a GT car, how does this mix-up?

Is the Bavarian swimmer ready to become a sprinter? Can he change athletic disciplines this easily? I’m not sure.

Thankfully, I’m not an engineer or decision maker with tuning companies so my close mind will not affect such ideas permanently.

The engine remains untouched, just as the transmission is expected to. What Risden specialize in is lightness, aero work, stiffness and anything that helps track times drop.

To that extent, we can already see the bodywork receiving some changeover in search of downforce. Extra vents will offer better cooling and air pressure management all around.

Again, no detail is offered regarding the way this car is connected to the ground. It’f fairly obvious that new wheels go on with racing slicks.

We can’t spot any brake upgrades but the stance of the Risden Engineering F12 BMW M6 is definitely hinting at a completely remade suspension system.

Higher up the car we can spot a roll cage being fitted and that the rear windows were replaced, possibly living the same as the rest of the glass.

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MotorTrend’s Carlos Lago took to the track and road behind the wheel of the big sedan to find out what’s what. The result is mixed.

As you’ll get to find out by watching the clip, he liked the car but it’s not really a flat out victory, more of a managed success.

The well known car reviewer starts out at the track and gives us what we really want to see. It’s a F01 Alpina B7 version of the BMW 750i going sideways.

That’ll likely be something that absolutely nobody would want to do with their own car. Not because it’s not fun but because who’d buy an enormous limo for drifting purposes?

http://youtu.be/lc-AEeG6frQ

Anyway, MT’s man had his share of fun and delight in the confined environment of speed and general unusual behavior.

When he takes things the B7 to the road, things start to shake. We’d all expect it to be incredible on the road and fine on the track.

Remarkably, it seems that things are edging the other way around. The drive is just as pleasant and you can have nearly as much fun with it but you do feel something about the car in a more obvious way.

The weight figure which comes in at well over two tones can’t be ignored. At the track, the clever tech does manage to compensate for it.

On the open road, the need for extra comfort seems to give it away. Still, I’d love to have one, particularly in this color.

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