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Until the refreshed 2011 3-Series hits showrooms this spring, BMW owners can get their entry level luxury coupe to stand out with a little help from the American tuners at Vorsteiner thanks to their new simple yet effective aggressive V-MS aero package. The kit is made up of two lower lip extensions made from exotic carbon fiber at either end of the 3-Series’ front bumper and a new rear diffuser to go along with a variety of forged monoblock and three piece alloys measuring as much as 20 inches in diameter.

Press release after the jump.

Vorsteiner V-MS Aerodynamic Package for the E92 BMW 3-Series originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 19 January 2010 18:00 EST.

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You know how action movies almost always has to have a car chase scene where a car spectacularly flies over a cliff before crashing down into a ball of flame.

This accident involving a BMW 3-Series Coupe didn’t have the theatrics of Hollywood, but it still was eye-popping enough to catch our attention.

According to the driver of the 3-Series who lived to tell the story of his cliff-plunging ordeal, he was driving along the Angeles Crest Highway in
California with a female friend when a group of animals caught him off-guard, causing him to swerve his 3-Series straight into the edge of the cliff where it flew straight off before tumbling down the mountain in a heap.

Remarkably, both the driver and his female companion escaped the cliff-flying episode without any serious injuries, although both of them know how incredibly fortunate they are to have all their appendages intact after such a terrible crash.

BMW 3-Series Coupe takes a plunge on a cliff; driver and passenger escapes unhurt originally appeared on topspeed.com on Sunday, 17 January 2010 08:00 EST.

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When asking a BMW enthusiast which is their favorite model, they will almost undoubtedly tell you that the mighty M3 shines above the rest, especially when you let it loose on a race track. That is fine and good, however the reality of the fact is that a very small percentage of sports car owners will be wringing their heigh revving V8s out on the track or hanging the tail out with their M mode dynamic control enabled; instead most owners will spend hours on end in traffic waiting for the rare opportunity to crack open the throttle and do a little stop light drag racing. That is where the low end torque of a turbocharged engine comes into play, and there is no better example on the market today than the one found under the hood of a BMW 335i.

The only problem is that after a while you can become accustomed to the rush of the turbo and and the standard car’s 300 HP 3.0 Liter twin turbocharged straight six. However when that happens, instead of trading in your drop top Bimmer for an M3, you can look towards the after market where companies like the German tuner ATT is offering a multi stage power package that will raise your 3 Series output up to 345 HP and 355 lb-ft of torque, or if you are brave enough Power Level II boost the BMW to 362 HP and 388 lb-ft of thrust. Aside from the computer tuning, ATT is also offering a stainless steel exhaust, multi spoke 20 inch aluminum wheels and even a pair of M3 look alike fender vents complete with LED blinkers and all. So now there is absolutely no excuse to pay more for an M3.

Press release after the jump.

BMW 335i Convertible by ATT originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 17 November 2009 11:00 EST.

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BMW’s next generation 3-Series has already taken to the road for some testing, as evidenced by a recent video shot of the car galloping around the streets of Germany in the traditional black and white camouflage. While details of the car are still sketchy, there have been reports that BMW is set to introduce a new line of inline six-cylinder engines for the brand’s new 3-Series.

The video of the 3-Series’ outdoor test run has raised some questions as to when the car will be launched. Knowing that BMW has a standard seven-year cycle with their models, 2012 should be the year when the new 3-Series is officially launched, although we wouldn’t be surprised if we see the car come out sooner than expected.

Spy video of next generation BMW 3-Series doing some test runs in Germany originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 16 November 2009 13:00 EST.

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G-Power is offering a new customization program for the BMW 330i E46 and Z4 3.0i. But if you will expected o hear about some kind of new engine, you were wrong! The tuner moved their attention to the 6-cylinder engine used in the M54. Called SK Plus NG supercharger, their kit includes a redesigned supercharger transmission with improved tooth flanks and a modified shaft sealing. Thanks to the supercharger, the engine has been increased to 306 hp and 360 Nm for both BMW 330i E46 and Z4 (…)

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The BMW tuners better known for stealing engines out of M5s, G-Power are offering a much simpler way to get a bit more of a kick in the pants from your 3.0 Liter straight six cylinder BMW Z4 and E46 330i at a special price. Instead of swapping out the motor the German hot rod shop is selling the next generation SK Plus NG supercharger. With a modified blower drive gear that is both more efficient and good looking will produce 306 HP and 265 lb-ft of torque from your 3.0 Liter Bimmer of (…)

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BMW is about to present the facelift version of the 3-Series Coupe and Convertible in March at the Geneva Motor Show. Bu the first details and images have already surfaced on the internet.

For the 2011 model year most of the changes will be made at the front-end: a new bumper, new white LED Angel Eyes, but also LED taillights and slight interior tweaks.

The 335i will can be equipped with either M-Sport package or Sports Package with 19″ wheels as standard.

Like for the Z4, BMW will also offer a “is” version for the new 3-Series. For this latest one the maximum output will go up to 335 hp and the peak torque to 332 lb-ft. The DCT transmission will be offered as an option.

2011 BMW 3-Series – first official images? originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 6 January 2010 16:19 EST.

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