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05-24-2010, 10:58 AM | #1 | |
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600hp G-Power M3 GT2 S and M3 Tornado CS clubsport racers unveiled
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Engineers at German tuning firm G-Power have rolled out two vehicles to honor the BMW Motorsport team for their win at the 2010 24 Hours of Nurburgring endurance race. The G-Power M3 GT2 S targets BMW lovers "looking for a vehicle along the lines of the Porsche 911 GT3 RS," while the G-Power M3 Tornado CS is the "civilian version" of the same car, according to a press release from the company. Both cars are street legal, and both are focused around the €10,800 (excl. tax) SK II CS supercharger upgrade, which includes the same compressor as the Alpina B6 GT3, as well as an aluminum airbox, aluminum charge air cooler, and dual flow carbon intake. Meanwhile, a titanium exhaust reduces weight by 26 kilograms. The changes allow both vehicles to see nearly a 43 percent increase in power, with a spec sheet that lists 600 PS (441 kW), and up to 580 Nm (428 lb-ft) of torque. Top speed on the car is 330 km/h (205 mph) when using the seven-speed DCT gearbox, with the six speed manual transmission allowing the car to operate at up to 320 km/h (199 mph). Where the two cars differ substantially is in weight. The GT2 S uses a full carbon-fiber body kit, with replacement parts at the front skirt, each of the wings, and the rear end. The front and lip spoilers are also made from the lightweight material. In total, the M3 GT2 S weighs 150 kg less, despite having the same power output as the Tornado CS. This allows the GT2 S to sprint from a standstill to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds, 0.2 seconds faster than the Tornado CS. 0-200 km/h for the GT2 S was not revealed, but its sister model hits that mark in 11.8 seconds. Keeping the Tornado CS on the road are forged Silverstone ClubSport wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport tires. The 20-inch wheels measure nine-inches wide at the front, and 10.5-inches at the rear. The GT2 S uses Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires wrapped around three-piece Silverstone RS wheels measuring 9x20 front and 11.5 rear. The full price on the G-Power M3 GT2 S begins at €139,495, exclusive of taxes and paperwork. The retail price of the G-Power M3 Tornado CS shown in the photos was not disclosed. Press Release: Quote:
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05-24-2010, 11:17 AM | #3 |
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Like the look of the TORNADO CS but dislike the styling of the GT2 S. It's a scary thought to think of 600hp and only the rear wheels doing the driving.
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05-24-2010, 11:39 AM | #4 |
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that's the first thought that popped in my mind after looking at all the pictures....
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05-24-2010, 11:58 AM | #6 |
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They look freakin' awesome!
footie...why would you be scared? I had a Pcar that ran that kind of power and it was quite managable! I think if a few things were changed it would be a sweet car...get rid of the 20's and get some lightweight 19" wheels and that would greatly improve the car...plus yes, minus the decals would be nice too.. and brakes!!! M
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05-24-2010, 12:08 PM | #8 |
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It bothers me to see how people put so much attention to horsepower and not on the brakes...you know, the one that lets you slow down before hitting the wall doing 200mph.
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05-24-2010, 12:39 PM | #9 |
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Those wheels are hideous
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05-24-2010, 02:56 PM | #10 |
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who needs brakes when you have power. wait that's not it.
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05-24-2010, 03:26 PM | #11 |
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hehe. seem like it has a breath taking acceleration. those brakes wouldnt work, dont even try, use parachutes
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05-24-2010, 03:26 PM | #12 |
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Well just to play devil's advocate for a second, if you aren't tracking the car, you don't need a BBK (ever have abs engage w/ stock brakes, if yes then your brakes are actually creating too much friction. It's kind of like the opposite of doing a standing burnout with 400hp and saying if you had 800hp your burnout would be better).
That said: if you aren't tracking the car, you don't need a massive fucking wing on the back of your car either. I would definitely have a BBK installed before that wing.
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05-24-2010, 03:35 PM | #15 |
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Nice work G-Power. From all wide-body kits IMO the Vorsteiner is the best of all, I think until the M3 GTS-R is unveiled. If BMW unveiled it before and soled parts, I think the rear fenders would be the most sold part. The rear diffusor is interesting. And I like the rear wing of the M3 GT2 S.
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05-24-2010, 03:38 PM | #16 |
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cool cars but I would run some 18" racing type wheels to lose a lot of unsprung weight - the wheels just do not work for me but to each his own
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05-24-2010, 04:49 PM | #19 |
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yea, thats how you can tell they REALLY know what they are doing. Also, it gives you insight as to what market they cater to.
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