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BMW M3 is already one of Germany's best Autobahn burners, but U.S.-based tuning company Active Autowerke has taken BMW's pride-and-joy M car to the next level.
No tweaks have been made to the engine, meaning that the M3's high-revving V8 mill still makes due with 414 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. (Not that we're complaining). What Active Autowerke has done, however, is outfit its Signature Series Performance Package, which includes things like a modified rear exhaust, short shift kit, and performance brake pads. Additionally, the folks at KW have fitted an upgraded coilover system for better suspension dynamics, meaning the coupe should be a bit more lively than the stock car we're used to.
Visually, Autowerke has partnered with Vorsteiner to add a new carbon fiber front bumper, upgraded rear diffuser, and a carbon fiber boot lid, giving the custom M3 a much more aggressive road presence. The wheels, made by ADV.1 and distributed by Avus Performance, can be built to many different size specifications, as well as being offered in either matte bronze and matte gunmetal. We'll take those hot 14-spokes, please.
*UPDATE: While the original information about this hotted-up M3 was sent to us by a spokesperson for Avus Performance, we have now learned that the car was, in fact, tuned by U.S.-based Active Autowerke using additional parts from the Vorsteiner and KW companies. Avus Performance is simply the distributor of the ADV.1 wheels pictured on the M3.
[Source: Active Autowerke,
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Active Autowerke BMW M3 headed for an Autobahn near you *UPDATE originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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