435 PS Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG receives an expensive matte chrome red wrap

Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG by Folien Experte

Output boosted to 435 PS

Daimler's hot hatch has received a full matte chrome red body wrap from Germany-based Folien Experte.

Judging by the rear wing and the extra flics on the front apron, this appears to be the Edition 1 version which was available during the model's first twelve months on the market. The standard body paint has now been covered by Folien Experte's matte chrome red wrap available for a cool €4,200. This particular car also has a multitude of other upgrades, such as the KW coilover suspension priced at €3,000 and 19-inch Brabus Monoblock F wheels shod in Pirelli P Zero 235/35 R19 tires offered as a full set for €4,500.

Matching these cosmetic updates is a more powerful four-cylinder, 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine that now churns 435 PS (320 kW), up from the pre-facelift's stock 360 PS (265 kW). However, this upgrade doesn't come cheap as the new race filters, sports exhaust system and ECU remap done by PP-Performance will set you back an additional €7,117 while a one-year warranty and TÜV certification cost an additional €498.

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ABT Audi RS3 With 430hp

ABT Sportsline has just unveiled its range of upgrades for the 2015 Audi RS3 with a specific focus on making the potent hot hatch even faster.
Typically, the 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder engine of the RS3 delivers an impressive 367 hp and 455 Nm of torque. Thanks to the installation of an additional control unit and custom software, ABT has managed to boost that to 430 hp and 530 Nm. Consequently, the ABT Audi RS3 will accelerate to 100 km/h in a mere 4.1 seconds and onto an electronically limited top speed of 285 km/h rather than 250 km/h.

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Beyond the engine upgrades, ABT Sportsline also offers a number of different wheels for the RS3 in 19×8.5 and 19×9 inch sizes wrapped in 235/35 R19 Continental sports tyres. Elsewhere, an ABT muffler system is available as are ABT floor mats and door entrance lights.
Impressively, ABT has confirmed that it is working on an even more powerful RS3 with the ‘ABT Power S’ package.

BMW 1M Coupe by OK-Chiptuning

With 340 hp on tap thanks to its twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre six-cylinder engine, the BMW 1-Series M is an exceptional performance machine. Despite that, OK-Chiptuning recently got their hands on the car and have released their upgrade package for it.

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For starters, the German tuner provides a bespoke ECU for the German sports car. When combined with an Evo 2 Performance intercooler from Wagner Tuning, custom downpipes and an Eisenmann racing exhaust, the OK-Chiptuning BMW 1-Series M delivers a very impressive 451 hp and 714 Nm of torque from 2500 to 4500 rpm. The top speed limiter found standard on the car has also been removed.

Elsewhere, this particular 1-Series M from the tuner includes a custom set of three-piece Schmidt wheels, coilover suspension, a rear spoiler and carbon fibre mirror caps.

Official: 2016 Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo

On the back of the facelifted BMW 3-Series recently debuting, the 2016 Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo has just been unveiled.
As you’d expect, the new D3 Bi-Turbo features all the small styling changes adopted by the refreshed 3-Series. Consequently, a new front bumper has been installed alongside a subtlety tweaked front kidney grille and new headlights. Additionally, new taillights are featured.

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Alpina’s D3 Bi-Turbo is distinguished from the standard 3-Series thanks to a bespoke front splitter, side skirts, tightly-spoked wheels, a large bootlid lip spoiler and custom rear bumper. In the cabin, the 2016 D3 Bi-Turbo comes standard with cruise control and park distance control features alongside the expansive Storage Package.

Beneath the skin, the 2016 Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre straight-six engine delivering 345 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. All told, the D3 Bi-Turbo sedan will accelerate to 100 km/h in just 4.6 seconds and a 276 km/h top speed while the D3 Bi-Turbo Touring will also reach the 100 km/h mark in 4.6 seconds and 274 km/h.
For customers looking for some extra versatility, the 2016 Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo Touring can be ordered with all-wheel drive.