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Friday, September 2, 2011

Ferrari FF Maximus by DMC

German tuner DMC has announced a new package for the Ferrari FF it calls Maximus. But the optics proposed here are appealingly subtle.

Using a 3D scanner to match its carbon body panels perfectly to the FF, DMC will add a new aerodynamic kit set to include new bumpers, side scoops, rear diffuser, trunk spoiler and a rear wing. The front nose will also be longer and sharper and the weight savings will amount to a substantial 70 kg (154 lbs) as the 3D scanner allows for the carbon parts to replace existing panels instead of being bolted on.

The real maximization takes place under the hood where DMC says it will add twin superchargers to the 6.0 liter V12 engine of the Ferrari FF. Coupled with a stainless-steel sport exhaust with 90 mm tailpipes, a new intake manifold, larger fuel-injectors, high-flow air filters and a large intercooler, the FF Maximus will boast a total of 888 PS (653 kW / 876 hp) and 862 Nm (636 lb-ft) of torque - up a whopping 222 PS (160 kW / 225 hp) and 179 Nm (132 lb-ft) over the series edition.

0 to 100 km/h will take just 3.2 seconds and 200 km/h is reached in 9.1. Top speed will be beyond the 340 km/h (211 mph) mark.

For the ride, DMC plans on lightweight rims - 21-inches at the front and 22-inches at the back wrapped in Pirelli Pzero tires - lowering springs and a front-axle lift system.

BMW 1-Series M Coupe tuned by TechTec

German tuner TechTec has a series of power-upgrade stages for the BMW 1-Series M Coupe that can take output up to 450 PS (331 kW / 444 bhp).

But TechTec starts things off slow with an initial stage that will only set you back €1,500 for an extra 40 horses - with total output getting dialed up to 380 PS (280 kW / 375 bhp) and 580 Nm (428 lb-ft) of torque from the series' 250 kW (340 PS / 335 hp) and 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) of torque.

For €2,500 TechTec will make that an even 400 PS (294 kW / 395 bhp) for you.

From there, it is only an extra €800 stretch, including a new air cooler, for a power rating of 450 PS (331 kW / 444 bhp) and 630 Nm (465 lb-ft) of torque on the nimble 1-Series M that will make it good for a 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint time of just 4.1 seconds.

TechTec can also remove the top-speed limit for you and offers a KW club sport suspension as well as a titanium exhaust system from Akrapovic.