Bring-a-Trailer has posted an ad for an exclusive BMW Alpina B10 Biturbo, one of only 507 luxury vehicles built with the BMW 5 Series (E34) as the starting point.

The car costs U.S. $72,000, has the chassis number 53, and dates back to precisely thirty years ago. It comes equipped with the 3.4-liter, inline-six BMW engine called M30B35 and benefits from dual Garrett T25 turbos, lightweight pistons, a redesigned distribution shaft, and a new cooling system.

As a result, it no longer produces 208 hp (155 kW), but rather 360 hp (268 kW) and 520 Nm (384 lb-ft) of torque. A five-speed manual Getrag transmission delivers the momentum to the rear axle, accelerating the sedan 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in mere 5.7 seconds and ultimately taking it past the 290 km/h (180 mph) mark.

Compared against the standard E34, the Alpina custom boasts a finely tailored body kit, a rear wing, and 17-inch wheels that immediately set it apart. Inside, there is wooden trim overall and Recaro seats. Premium features include a central lock system, power mirrors and windows, a two-zone HVAC, a cassette player, and an on-board computer.

The car is listed as having around 81,000 kilometers (50,330 miles) under its belt. Its previous owner spent $19,000 restoring it four years ago.

When Nissan premiered its original GT-R 50 Concept a couple of years ago, the date coincided with 50th anniversaries of coachbuilder Italdesign and the Nissan Skyline GT-R model, prompting the companies to collaborate on a special edition called ‘GT-R 50’.

The first out of the fifty planned cars is now finished and handed over to its owner, who paid north of €990,000. The company had originally intended to showcase it at the Geneva International Motor Show, but the Covid-19 pandemic changed these plans, so we are now offered a look at it online instead.

Technically, the vehicle is still a normal GT-R, but it wears a custom body that’s longer, wider and less tall than the original. The wheelbase stays the same, and customers are invited to choose from multiple available color schemes, each of them referencing a GT-R racecar from the past.

The interior greets the viewer with an opulent combination of leather, Alcantara and carbon fiber.

Nissan’s in-house tuning division, Nismo, handled the powertrain in the project, boosting the stock 3.8-liter V6 from its usual 720 hp (537 kW) to 780 hp (582 kW). This necessitated installing new turbine chargers, overhauling intake and exhaust systems, as well as making improvements in the six-speed DCT box and all-whell drive system.

The GT-R 50 rides on specially designed 21-inch wheels and Bilstein coilover-based suspension, and relies on Brembo brakes with calipers painted red for deceleration.

The remaining customers will have to wait until closer to the end of the year to receive their cars, and the rest of the shipments will be made in 2021. The company reports it still has unsold units on offer.

While BMW is still hesitant to launch the X7 M, Alpina steals the market niche with its newest XB7 based on the 7 Series M50i packing a 4.4-liter V8 TT.

The SUV comes factory-rated at 530 hp (395 kW) and 750 Nm (553 lb-ft) of torque. The tuning shop raises these values to 621 hp (463 kW) and 800 Nm (590 lb-ft), respectively.

As a result, the SUV hits 100 km/h (62 mph) from standstill in 4.2 seconds and 200 km/h (124 mph) in 14.9 seconds, an impressive result considering its curb weight of 2,655 kg (5,853 lbs). The wheels measure 21 inches across by default, but customers can choose among sets ranging up to 23 inches in diameter. The car zaps through the quarter-mile drag strip in 12.6 seconds and maxes out at 290 km/h (180 mph).

This becomes possible thanks to numerous improvements made in the eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive system, and four-wheel steering is now included in the base spec. As for the cabin, you may choose between six and seven seats.

The Alpina XB7 will ship in October priced starting from $141,300 in the United States and €155,000 in Germany.

Following the reveal of the insane Goliath 700 Supercharged truck based on the GMC Sierra platform several months ago, Hennessey finally started shipping its constituent components.

As its name suggests, the $26,950 HPE700 Supercharged kit revolves around a high-end supercharger upgrade. The unit itself is 2.9 large, and boosts the car’s stock 6.2-liter V8 from its normal 426 hp (318 kW) and 624 Nm (460 lb-ft) to 715 hp (533 kW) and 915 Nm (675 lb-ft). This enables the truck to zap from standstill to 60 miles per hour (0-97 km/h) in 4.3 seconds.

In addition to the power boost, the company delivers an extensive body kit and suspension upgrade. The front bumper depicted here costs $18,950, the stainless-steel exhaust system $2,750 and the Brembo brakes another $7,950. The so-called HPE Stage-1 kit includes a suspension lift kit (+6 inches / +152 mm), new wheels and several body kit parts, and is available for $14,950.

Tick all the boxes, and you are looking forward to spending $74,850 on upgrades for your truck, which begins at just $52,090 for the V8 6.2 spec. Hennessey will be producing 100 such kits.

The tuner ships a similar package for the lower V8 5.3 spec of the GMC Sierra, but you won’t be getting much more than 500 hp (373 kW) out of that engine model.

One last experimental upgrade for the V8 6.2 version concerns increasing piston travel and could get it all the way up to 811 hp (605 kW), as long as you are willing to pay extra.

Stronger, faster, wider – the latest iteration in the Porsche 911 series claims new records with enviable ease. You’d think no further tuning was required, but H&R begs to differ.

The German suspension parts manufacturer has launched a lowering kit for the model. For a symbolic sum of just €439, 911 (992) owners get shorter suspension springs that drop the ride height by 30 millimeters (1.2 inches) on the front axle and 25 mm (1”) on the rear one. Carrera S and 4S are both supported, as are coupe and convertible variants and both drive types (RWD/AWD). Watch the video and have a look at the photos for a better idea of what the result looks like.

True to its usual announcement formula, the tuner claims that the new springs reduce sideways rolling and improve cornering performance, especially at higher speeds. While likely to be true, we suspect the latest 911 has superb dynamics straight from the factory. The appearance, on the other hand, wins quite a bit from the lower stance.

The new Audi RS Q3 debuted last fall, introducing us to an enhanced ‘evo’ version of its EA855 2.5 turbo-five engine. The mill shed 26 kilos (57 lbs) and gained impressive amounts to power. Even so, ABT Sportsline found a few things to improve upon.

In its latest stock version, the engine churns out 400 hp (298 kW) and 480 Nm (356 lb-ft) of torque, taking the bulky SUV from zero to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in breezy 4.5 seconds. The speed limiter clamps down on acceleration starting at 250 km/h (155 mph), but you can pay to unlock 280 km/h (173 mph).

The Kempten-based tuner shop proposes upgrading the car with its in-house designed ABT Engine Control module. Once installed, the new ECU raises the output to 440 hp (328 kW) and 520 Nm (384 lb-ft) of torque. As a result, the SUV concludes the standard sprint in 4.3 seconds and maxes out at 285 km/h (177 mph).

Customers may also opt for any of the four available 20-inch ABT wheel sets and one 21-inch set.

In the end, the ABT RS Q3 rivals the Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 S launched just a couple months ago (2.0l, 421 hp / 313 kW, 500 Nm / 369 lb-ft, 4.3 s, 270 km/h). On an even more impressive note, it runs close to ABT’s own Audi SQ8 (4.0l diesel, 520 hp / 380 kW, 970 Nm / 715 lb-ft, 4.45 s, 250 km/h).

German suspension parts manufacturer H&R has launched a lowering kit for one of Volkswagen Group’s best-selling vehicles, the compact-sized T-Roc SUV.

The upgrade is only compatible with the R spec, meaning its native sports-grade suspension and adaptive shock absorbers. For €294, you can drop the ride height by one inch (25mm) while reducing rolling behavior during fast turns and making the car more responsive overall.

As usual, the company also sells its Trak+ wheel spacers for those willing to add between 0.2 and 1.2 inches (6 and 30 millimeters, respectively) to the wheel span. The spacers start from €45 per axle.

Brabus may be a tuner primarily associated with Mercedes-AMG, but the team from Bottrop, Germany actually has more range than that. Check out its latest creation: the Wey VV7 GT Brabus.

The company signed a contract with Wey a year ago, according to which it was tasked with promoting and selling the Chinese brand’s vehicles in Europe. But before that, Brabus decided to accessorize the brand’s currently available models.

The Wey VV7 GT debuted at the IAA Frankfurt show last fall and will be finally hitting the market in China in late May. IT sports a number of purely stylistic enhancements, including new sophisticated bumpers with carbon fiber inserts, side sill and wheel arch extensions, se-through brake lights, a rear spoiler, 21-inch wheels, and carbon trim elements inside the cabin.

The coupe-shaped crossover keeps its stock engine in the Brabus version, which is a 2.0-liter turbo-four mill rated at 227 hp (169 kW). A seven-speed semi-auto transmission is used to send the power to the front axle.

The Taiwan subdivision of Toyota Motor Company has taken the wraps off a luxury special edition of its C-HR SUV do-designed with the fashion house of Karl Lagerfeld.

You can tell the Toyota C-HR by Karl Lagerfeld Limited Edition from its mass-market counterpart by its dual-tone paintjob, exclusive 17-inch wheels, LED anti-fog lights, and the fashion house badges. The cabin is likewise trimmed with black and white materials, predominantly fine leather.

Customers may opt for a wide range of accessories with their purchase, including a travel case, a bag, a baseball cap, and a key fob.

From the technical aspect, the car is identical to the Taiwanese ‘HV Hi’ spec. As such, it comes powered by a hybrid powertrain rated at 122 horsepower (91 kilowatts), which includes a 1.8-liter gasoline engine and an E-CVT box.

Ohio-based tuner workshop Hidden Motorsports has gone full length turning an old E36 BMW 3 Series into a jalopy with space shuttle-like dynamics. Proceed at your own risk!

The only spots where the E36 reveals itself from under the mountain of mods are the windshield, the wheels, a few body panels, and the dashboard. Things get hot in the engine bay, where a new 5.3-liter ‘Small Block’ LS V8 by General Motors sits accompanied by dual turbochargers, as well as new air intake, cooling, and exhaust systems. A six-speed Tremec T56 gearbox sends up to one thousand horsepower (745 kilowatts) to the wheels, the tuner reports.

As you may have noticed by now, the build takes the definition of ‘clean’ to new heights. The car lacks any kind of doors, roof, front fenders, bumpers, or hood cover, instead flaunting a robust-looking roll cage like its very best suit. The rear wheels sport semi-slick tires on what looks like stock rims.

The cabin houses four bucket seats with four-point safety harnesses. The front panel, the instruments and the pedals are stock, while the steering wheel and the gear shift gate are new.