This Modified BMW X6 Has A Brash Body Kit And A Porsche Paintjob

Applying a purple Porsche finish to a BMW X6 is bound to be polarizing.

Love them or hate them, coupe-style SUVs are here to stay. BMW has been capitalizing on the segment's popularity lately, with no less than three coupe SUVs in the automaker’s current line-up comprising of the X2, X4, and the X6. While the X6 will likely be replaced by a new third-generation model in the next few years, the current-generation model looks undeniably sporty compared to, say, the Mercedes GLE Coupe. That hasn’t stopped tuners from trying to further improve its styling, however.

Enter Russian aftermarket tuner TopCar, a company that usually specializes in modifying Mercedes-Benz cars and Porsches. A Lumma CLR X6 R body kit adds some beefy wheel arch extensions housing bespoke 22-inch double-spoke wheels to the sleek SUV. Elsewhere, new bumpers, spoilers and side skirts give it a more imposing presence. Another standout addition is a sport-exhaust system with quad exhaust tips similar to a Corvette. Chances are this conversion also includes Lumma’s aluminum pedal set, floor mats and trunk mat. TopCar didn’t stop there, though. While this BMW X6 was originally finished in white, the tuner has repainted it in Amethyst from Porsche’s option list.

Let’s just say the vivid metallic purple finish is bound to be polarizing. It isn’t clear which X6 model this is based on, but Lumma will raise the power output of an xDrive50i from 450 hp to 555 hp. For the X6 M range-topper, Lumma can extract 750 hp and 723 lb-ft of torque from its twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8, allowing the SUV to hit a top speed of 186 mph, putting it nearly on a par with the Lamborghini Urus. Speaking of which, TopCar will soon be turning its attention to the Urus, having recently previewed an upcoming widebody kit that makes the super SUV look even more hardcore.

What’s Faster? Detuned BMW M6 GT3 Racer Vs. Modified 700 HP M6

Finally an answer to the ultimate question: What is better, more power or less weight?

Here’s a dream scenario. There’s a BMW M6 GT3 racer painted as yellow as a bee sitting on a brand new never before used race track that’s just itching to be primed with a coat of rubber. And what do you know? Out of the blue comes a red BMW M6 tuned by racing team and BMW aficionados Turner Tuning. There’s not much to do with these cars except race them, and given their close relation, a comparison may even be in order.

Not that anyone would expect it to be a fair comparison. Even though both cars start their lives as BMW M6s, the end result couldn’t be more different.

The two share a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, but that’s pretty much where the similarities end. The BMW that’s been slated to live its entire life on a race track gets completely stripped, rebuilt, and slathered in a new body that later gets covered in sponsorship stickers. Then it gets detuned so that it can adhere to GT3 regulations. On the other hand, the other M6 gets to keep its heavy cooled seats, stereo system, and full suite of luxury amenities, except this time it gains 100 horsepower for a total of almost 700 ponies. But which is the best for the track? Let Matt Farah tell you.

Modified BMW X5 M Offers Supercar Levels Of Performance

It’s even more powerful than the mighty Lamborghini Urus.

Now that the all-new 2019 BMW X5 has broken cover, it’s only a matter of time before the full-fat M version arrives. Unfortunately, we’re going to be waiting a while, because the new 600-hp BMW X5 M isn’t expected to be unveiled until next year. To ease the wait, Polish aftermarket specialist Auto-Dynamics has given the old F85 X5 M a new lease of life with an ambitious tuning job that gives the SUV supercar levels of performance. Under the hood, the X5 M’s twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 has been upgraded to deliver a substantial 670 hp and 649 lb-ft of torque, up from 567 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque in the stock X5 M. It’s even more powerful than the mighty Lamborghini Urus, which produces 650 hp.

To achieve this huge power bump, Auto-Dynamics has remapped the ECU, fitted an Akrapovic titanium exhaust system, and upgraded the air filters along with other minor tweaks. With these modifications, the X5 M will hit 62 mph in just 3.5 seconds – not bad for an SUV that weighs 5,260 pounds. This makes it seven-tenths of a second quicker than the stock model off the line. No top speed has been specified, but it’s probably safe to assume it surpasses the standard X5 M’s electronically limited 155 mph top speed.

As well as upgrading the V8, Auto-Dynamics has replaced the X5 M’s standard wheels with a larger 22-inch set and finished the exterior in satin black. Practically every part of the body has been painted in black apart from the blue calipers, giving the SUV a more sinister look. Carbon fiber accents and lowered the suspension round off the transformation.