New BMW Z4 M40i Unleashes Its True Potential Courtesy Of G-Energy
Say good day to the unofficial BMW Z4 M, as G-Energy likes to name its newest challenge. The roadster builds on the Z4 M40i spec and will get a formidable energy improve that unleashes 500 PS (493 hp / 368 kW) and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque.
The additional 160 PS (158 hp / 118 kW) and 200 Nm (148 lb-ft) of torque (within the Euro-spec) was made doable due to upgrades to the three.Zero-liter inline-six engine. As a part of the method, the agency put in a modified turbocharger, a bigger intercooler, a brand new exhaust system and optimized engine administration software program.
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The Zero-100 km/h (Zero-62 mph) acceleration time has dropped by just a few tenths of a second in comparison with the inventory mannequin, which wants four.5 seconds, though G-Energy didn’t say by how a lot. The highest velocity limiter has been eliminated, so the automobile can now exceed the 300 km/h (186 mph) mark wherever highway situations (and regulation!) permit it. The v-max enhance is a €595 ($678) possibility.
Talking concerning the monetary bits, G-Energy has put a €1,949.99 ($2,220) price ticket on the efficiency software program V3, which is the one liable for unleashing the total 500 PS. Different obligatory components are the turbocharger modification (€three,450/$three,929), downpipe with sport catalyst (€1,950.01/$2,221) and bigger intercooler (€1,750/$1,993). For an additional €357 ($407), they’ll additionally measure the engine output on the dyno, so that you’ll know precisely how a lot energy it delivers after the improve.
Apart from the enhance in energy, the tuned Z4 M40i will get new wheels. The 9×20- and 10×20-inch (entrance/rear) double, five-spoke cast rims, known as the G-Energy Hurricane RR, are wrapped in 245/30 and 275/30 tires, respectively, and are stated to be the lightest of their class.
Lesser energy upgrades are additionally obtainable for the M40i model of the G29 technology, and these will raise the engine output to 380 PS (375 hp / 280 kW), 410 PS (404 hp / 302 kW) or 450 PS (444 hp / 331 kW). The primary two kits require an engine software program that prices €1,250 ($1,424) and €1,550 ($1,765), respectively, and the latter must get the bigger intercooler and downpipe with sport catalyst, too, except for the engine remap, for a complete of €5,350 ($6,093), with out set up.
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