A Brief Farewell to a Grand Tourer Legend

The BMW M8 Coupe has been the epitome of style and power ever since the car model was first manufactured. Owing to its compact aerodynamic look, technological advancement, and its performance on the wheels, it has received accolades from car lovers and aficionados. Despite the fact that the car has reached the final phase of production, the M8 has one more blast to do, and the G-Power tuning company has refined the car in Germany to incorporate extra power and aerodynamics that are outstanding.

A Substantial Power Increase

In its standard form, the M8 already delivers 600 hp in the Competition variant. However, G-Power is not an organization that likes to conform to such advancements only. They have tried to the maximum to turn the M8 into something special, which we have seen is called the G8M Hurricane RR. This iteration comes with a staggering 900 horsepower under its bonnet, which makes it a very formidable ride on any road.

Engine Overhaul: Forged Performance

To pull such power from BMW’s twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 engine is not just a question of turning up the boost. G-Power transforms the current engine bottom end, saying that forged pistons and connecting rods are installed with durability increase in mind. Instead of using more significant turbochargers, G-Power engaged in compressor wheel enlargement and corresponding changes of the turbines as well as adaptation of the housing.

Cooling and Exhaust Enhancements

In order to support this enormous power output, G-Power has increased intercoolers to meet the increased thermal stress and delivered a whole new exhaust system for power. All alterations are done professionally and locally to facilitate easy integration and performance of duties. The M8 was further heightened to an incredible 205 miles per hour through a reflash of the computer, thus underlining it as an ultimate supercar.

Refined Aerodynamics for the Speed Enthusiast

Satisfactory engine changes are otherwise accompanied by equally essential aerodynamic changes for a car of this class. Furthermore, G-Power has installed a wide array of goodies on the worldwide famous M8, such as a bulging rear spoiler, carbon fiber grille, and bonnet. The hatchback models incorporated into the appearance not only give a splendid look to the car but at the same time make it more aerodynamically efficient with decreased drag and increased stability at a high velocity.

Daring Wheels and Tires

At G-Power, even the wheels and tires are not left behind, and they are also modified in some ways. The new parts include 21-inch wheels, though it is even more versatile than BMW’s standard 15.7-inch front brakes. The M8 now features 285/30 series tires in front and broader 295s in the back, which are more than capable of handling the additional power. These components are developed in-house and are well aligned with the rest of the performance boosting elements.

A Seamless Marriage of Power and Practicality

Sure, the two-door coupe gets this sort of metamorphosis; the four-door M8 Gran Coupe also gets the same amount of power boost. This ensures that other buyers who prefer a more spacious car yet are interested in the performance of supercar-like vehicles can be able to satisfy their needs. What is more, G-Power decided not to meddle with the M8’s all-wheel-drive system and eight-speed automatic transmissions, which speaks volumes of the car’s capability to manage the additional 774 pound-feet of torque.

The Price of Unmatched Power

However, the modifications described above are rather radical, which means that they also cost a considerable amount of money. Though price details concerning the G8M Hurricane RR have neither been officially published by G-Power, still, one could still expect a rather steep price premium over the already highly-pricy M8 Gran Coupe at the starting price of $140k in the USA. Also, there may be constraints on the side of potential buyers if G-Power Company is located in Europe Although entry is fluid, flexibility of specification and the capability of customer integration might equally offer challenges to those outside Europe.

Personal Opinion

For a car fanatic and a man who values the combination of business sportiness and comfort, the G-Power M8 is nothing less than a marvel. It embodies the ultimate best that can be done when a highly respected platform is pushed as far as is humanly permissive by an expert in the field. The final power boost ensures that M8 has a broader reach than its competitors, even beyond the point that the company is ceasing the manufacture of the product. It is quite an appropriate nod to a car that has already made a lasting impression in the automotive realm.

The G8M Hurricane RR stands as a testament to human ingenuity and the relentless pursuit of excellence. It is a simple reminder that with some infamous eras being over, there is still fire and growth within the auto sector quartier.

End Note

In this modified version, the BMW M8 doesn’t sign off in a quiet manner but leaves a loud patriotic note for all the car lovers out there. There are a few final touches that G-Power provides, which would let the M8 continue to influence and excite the enthusiast for many years to come. The BMW loyalists believe that the two-door Coupe holds a certain charm while the Gran Coupe is more functional, yet irrespective of which version of the supercar one opts for, the experience is sensational.

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Second of all, the G-Power G8M HURRICANE RR is simply an upgraded BMW M8 Competition featuring an incredible power output of 900 horsepower and 1050Nm of torque. Instead, the standard M8 Competition generates a comparatively larger 617 horsepower and 750Nm of torque, which should be enough for most motorists. For the real thrill-seekers though, this monster with 900 horsepower should do the trick nicely.

To ensure it delivers this performance, G-Power decided to use a twin-turbocharged 4.4-litre V8 as found in the M850i. However, good people over at G-Power didn’t stop at that and optimized the already powerful V8 through additional turbochargers, intercoolers, and a new exhaust system. Such changes not only tune the power output to the peak but also give the most desired growling sound out of the exhaust that will make even any passerby drop their knees.

The G-Power G8M HURRICANE RR is equipped with a custom set of G-Power 21-inch lightweight forged alloy wheels and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires. The wheels are enough to spark such an interest, but the ride quality and handling unveil the real essence of this car. The suspension is very well sorted for comfort and ride, with exceptional agility and grip. I had the privilege of taking the HURRICANE RR out for a spin on some spirited drives, and I sure can say that this car offers a lot of responsiveness and is very maneuverable.

As far as aesthetics are concerned, G-Power has not been shy with design inputs as well. This Hurricane RR comes with a stunning carbon package composed of the carbon fiber front spoiler lip, rear diffuser, side skirts, and mirror caps. Many of these components are also lightweight, which not only helps to make the car look attractive but also improves its performance. In addition to this, the exterior paint jobber of the HURRICANE RR is painted matte grey with golden touches, which definitely draws attention.

Now, let me express what perhaps might seem like my prejudice – yet, after having driven the G-Power G8M HURRICANE RR, I’m not 100 percent sure that this car is right for all people. However, let me assure you that it doesn’t leave any room to complain—it is, indeed, one fantastic machine that puts a big smile on your face. But it comes at a price. The G8M HURRICANE RR is expected to go for $350,000; this price does not include any form of customization or personalization.

For me, that’s a bit too steep. Of course, there is authoritative brute force, the beautiful shape, and unbelievable efficiency—but for $350,000? It is a question I find myself asking, and it is a question many potential buyers are likely to ask.

In conclusion, the G-Power G8M HURRICANE RR is a work of art in the automotive industry. If you have the bucks and you’re seeking the ultimate driving experience, this car shall not disappoint you. While some of us might never dream of splurging on such luxury, it is interesting to see from outside for the rest of us!

We have seen plenty of BMW products receiving the highest levels of customizations from G-Power. Initially coming with just power upgrades, the tuner gradually decided to also offer complete make-overs at the exterior.

Besides the well-known BMW M3/M4/M5 or the top of the line X5/X6 and the M variants, we now have the chance to admire the M4 CS with mechanical enhancements that eventually led to an impressive power input.

At the exterior, there aren`t many aftermarket body parts enhanced on this M4 CS, however, the powerful and gorgeously-looking sports car does come with some additional mechanical bits.

From the media gallery, we can observe the tuner`s in-house sport exhaust system made from Titanium and featuring no less than 90mm carbon fiber tailpipes. This makes the scream of the engine extremely loud and also announces a power upgrade.

There is also the fully-adjustable coil-over suspension system that enhances the car`s grips and handling capabilities. The customizations hit the nail right on the head with the new Hurricane RR Forged Alloy Wheels, measuring 20 x 9.0 and 21 x 10.5 front and rear, respectively, and wrapped in 265/30 and 295/25 tires.

Now for the power upgrades, the aftermarket specialists from G-Power modified the car`s engine software, resulting an impressive 600 PS and 740 Nm of torque. That means an extra 140 PS and 140 Nm of torque, which allows a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.7 seconds, at a top speed of 320 km/h. That makes it 0.2 seconds faster than the stock M4 CS.

You can find further details of the car`s new enhancements in the media gallery below! Enjoy the ride and don’t forget to share your impressions with us!

It would be the perfect alternative if you chose the Mercedes-AMG GT S, with the main condition of taking it to G-Power for some proper modifications.

The German based tuner G-Power is well-known for its dedication for BMW heavy modifications and customizations at the exterior as well as under the hood, but from time to time, whenever a customer asks for, it also turns its attention towards other models that need to become “hot models.”

In the case below, we are looking at a Mercedes-AMG GT S, a nice and powerful sports car that has to have what all G-Power modified cars have: enhanced looks for a more aggressive attitude, and of course, the shop`s best known power kit under the hood.

So, here we are with the new wheels the technicians decided to add to the car`s exterior. We are looking here at Hurricane`s RR Ultralight forged alloys, measuring 20 x 9 and 21 x 10.5 front and rear, respectively, wrapped in 275/30 and 305/25 tires. In contrast with the car`s white body colour, you can also choose between different finishes for the rims – Gun Metal Grey, Diamond-cut, Stardust Silver and the present Jet Black.

Under the hood, the Mercedes-AMG GT S comes stock with 514 horsepower and 670 Nm of torque, but thanks to the tuner`s famous Bi-Tronik 5 plug-and-play power module, the output has been raised to a total of 610 horsepower and 755 Nm of torque. That makes it even more powerful than the stock GT-R, which comes with 577 horsepower and 700 Nm of torque.

As for performance figures, even if we don’t have the official numbers, we estimate around 3.6 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h. You can find out more about the tuner`s project in the media gallery below!

Among the plethora of sports models, sedans or coupes, engineers from G-Power are also crazy about SUVs, with the X5 and X6 being their preferred. However, the top of the line X5M is also getting the best attention it deserves. The owner of the BMW X5M seen below has decided to add some new power and a new aero kit, so he also called G-Power for some help. And the result is what you can see in the video and media gallery below.

The tuner`s project is called “Typhoon” and involves the fitting of their Bi-Tronik 2 V3 engine control software, which significantly raises the SUV`s power and performance. In stock form, the X5M comes with a 4.4-liter M TwinPower Turbo V8 engine, with 575 horsepower and 750 Nm of torque, allowing a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.0 seconds.

With the fitting of their new power kit, the model is now churning out no less than 739 horsepower and whopping 980 Nm of torque. With the speed limiter removed and new power, we think of around 3.8 seconds from the same straight line. Unfortunately, the official details have not been confirmed yet. However, the video below impresses its audience with the X5M by G-Power running the ¼ i in a blazing 11.5 seconds.

The tuner`s Bi-Tronik 2 V3 program consists of some new mechanical stuff, like much faster turbines, titanium sports exhaust system with stainless steel downpipes and four wide exit pipes.

Visually, the BMW X5M Typhoon by G-Power now comes with wider air intakes up front, massive fender flares, dynamic side skirts, rear bumper with 102 mm diameter tailpipes. The overall design looks smashing with the huge 23-inch ultra-forged alloy wheels, wrapped in 315/23ZR23 high-performance tires.

The owner of the BMW M6 Cabriolet previewed below wanted to add some extra goodies and took his ride to G-Power`s shop. In case you want to know how much he paid for the whole power package, then just sit tight – almost 30,000 euros for the whole deal.

But when you have such an exceptional drive, then be prepared to cash out in order to have an extremely powerful M6 like this one seen here. It comes with impressive modifications for impressive results.

This BMW M6 Cabrio also comes with the Competition Package, which makes it extremely powerful from the start. It packs a massive 4.0-liter V8 engine with 600 horsepower and 700 Nm of torque. However, with the new power kit, it is now outputting 800 horsepower and mind-blowing 1,050 Nm of torque. The top speed is also set at 330 km/h.

The power kit consisted of an ECU remapping costing 4,550 euros, while the electronic speed removal added another 668 euros. Other cool stuff also included upgraded turbochargers for 3,850 euros, following a titanium exhaust system for another 6,879 euros, and the coilover suspension for 2,376 euros. In case you want some cool wheels as well, get ready for another 7,649 euros. You can find out more about the newly-modified BMW M6 Cabrio by G-Power in the video and media gallery below!

This is actually the official M2 Coupe by G-Power with the complete upgrade program, after the tuner first presented the model last year. And what a fine specimen it is now, tweaked with lots of power and some fine styling bits.

Performance wise, the baby-M from BMW comes with a stock 3.0-liter M TwinPower Turbo inline flat-six engine, churning out 370 horsepower and 465 Nm of torque. This is enough to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds with a DCT and 4.5 seconds with the manual.

However, with the G-Power`s new offerings, this particular M2 comes with more power and torque. The technicians have installed the gorgeous model with their Bi-Tronik 2 V1 ECU power module, which increases the car`s power to a total of 410 horsepower and 570 Nm of torque. This power package costs 2,100 euros. In case you don’t want to settle with it, then you can pay 2,822 euros for the tuner`s second module, the Bi-Tronik 5 kit.

Visually, the BMW M2 Coupe by G-Power is also offered with the 6,271 euro worth of new wheels, in the shape of 20-inch G-Power Hurricane RR forged rims, with 245/30ZR20 tires, front and rear.

Through in another 4,995 euros and you can also have the tuner`s bespoke titanium exhaust system with 90 mm four-end pipes. Also, the G-Power tuner can also install the new G2M-RS coiler-set, for another 1,888 euros. The system drops the car`s ride height with around 45 mm up front and 50 mm at the rear, with the dampers also featuring a nine-way adjustable positions for rebound control.

But a real BMW purist might appreciate the fine-art and exquisite work that aftermarket specialists provide to make these exceptional German cars more…exceptional. And the model below is another one that, from my point of view, exceeds all expectations in terms of performance, at least.

We are looking here at a BMW M4 with Competition Package – which by-the-way churns out 450 horsepower – and that has received the tuner`s most preferred power kit, making it more powerful.

The G-Power`s power kit involves the Bi-Tronik 2 V3 module, raising the car`s power to a staggering 600 horsepower and 740 Nm of torque, way too impressive than the Competition`s 450 horsepower and 550 Nm of torque. And that thanks to the ECU remapping, new titanium exhaust system with downpipes, rear silencer box with 90 mm carbon tailpipes, and so on.

But as expected, in case you find this module too powerful, then you can also choose the lighter power stages, like the Bi-Tronik 2 V1 module. This comes with an ECU remapping and 520 horsepower and 700 Nm of torque on board.

On the other hand, the Bi-Tronik 5 V2 module features exhaust downpipes without catalytic convertors, providing an overall of 560 horsepower and 720 Nm of torque.

Besides the new power stages, the G-Power BMW M4 also comes fully packed with the tuner`s high-performance HURRICANE RR forged double spoke alloy wheels, which improve the car`s aggressive look.

The Mercedes-AMG S63 Coupe is perhaps one of the finest pieces of German engineering, coming with extraordinary aerodynamics and sheer performance under the hood, but in the hands of G-Power, the model becomes a real beast.

As we expected, the tuner`s special Stage 3 power kit – also seen on BMW models, such as the M2 Coupe, 6-Series Grand Coupe or X5M – has now been fitted underneath the S63 Coupe. We are looking here at the Bi-Tronik 5 V1 module.

The G-Power`s Bi-Tronik 5 V1 module involves the fitting of several aftermarket mechanics, like ECU remapping, new turbochargers and some extra bits, which raise the car`s power up to 120 horsepower and 100 Nm of torque.

This means that the Mercedes-AMG S63 Coupe is now churning out a whopping 705 horsepower and 1,000 Nm of torque, which is mega-impressive than the stock 577 horsepower and 900 Nm of torque, all squeezed-out from the same 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 engine.

In this case, the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h is done in just 3.8 seconds, at a topping of 325 km/h. in order to achieve such an amazing power without affecting the car`s engine, the technicians have also added some safety options that activates the power module only in special situations.

Other features also refer to the tuner`s special 21-inch HURRICANE RR alloys, wrapped in 255/35R21 and 295/30R21 tires. Enjoy the nice photos with the model!

The tuner`s new project revolves around the same immense power under the hood, this particular S63 Coupe being extremely powerful and aggressive in styling as well.

At the exterior, the styling mods are mild, this lad here already coming with an extremely aggressive attitude. Just a few changes here and there would do the trick and make it even more standout – the car`s new look has been also enhanced by the new 21-inch G-POWER HURRICANE RR Forged alloy wheels wrapped in high-performance Michelin tires. The car`s main attribute remains however the new power.

We are looking here at the tuner`s well-known Bi-Tronik 5 V1 power module, the same on seen on BMW products, such as the M2 Coupe or the X6M SUV, each one coming with its own amount of power. In this case, the technicians have used an ECU remapping, and a few mechanics that could save a lot of fuel.

The car`s 5.5-liter V8 bi-turbo engine normally packs 585 horsepower, but with the new power module, it can now squeeze up to 705 horsepower and whopping 1,000 Nm of torque, which is really impressive.

Imagine the performance figures as well – it takes just 3.8 seconds to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h, making thus one of the fastest sports cars in the world. Even so, from my point of view, is just slightly faster – 0.2 seconds – than the stock 2017 Alpina B7 xDrive model. The top speed has been also set at 325 km/h.