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automotive7 months ago

Old Dodge Viper Transformed Into Ferrari Killer with Dual-Clutch Swap

A shop has transformed a Dodge Viper into a high-performance machine by installing a BMW F10 M5 dual-clutch transmission, boosting its acceleration and shifting capabilities, with a custom setup that handles around 1,200 horsepower, making it a unique and terrifyingly fast American supercar. The project involved significant mechanical and electronic modifications, including custom adapters and ECU tuning, and costs estimated between $15,000 and $20,000.

automotive2 years ago

AMG GT 63 S Dominates BMW M5 and Porsche Panamera in Drag Race

A drag race between a Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S e-hybrid, a BMW M5 Competition, and a Porsche Panamera Turbo S e-hybrid shows that the BMW M5 is quicker to 60 mph than the other two cars, but the AMG GT makes up for it with its extra power. The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S e-hybrid produces 843 horsepower and 1,400 Newton meters of torque, while the Porsche Panamera Turbo S e-hybrid produces 700 horsepower and 870 Newton meters or 641 pound-feet of torque.

automotive2 years ago

BMW M5 Hybrid Dominates Nurburgring in Spy Video and Track Action.

A new spy video shows the next-generation BMW M5 sedan testing at the Nurburgring race track, covered in camouflage. The new M5 will be a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, borrowing the setup from the BMW XM, which can make up to 738 horsepower in the XM Label Red trim. The M5's powertrain will be the brand's twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8. The sedan is expected to make around 700 hp, far more than the 617 hp offered in the M5 Competition. The next-generation BMW M5 won't be debuting anytime soon, likely not until sometime in 2024.