G-Power has just
unveiled its modified BMW M850i and while it’s no M8, it does have the specs
fitting of a car with the M badge. Normally, the BMW M850i pumps out 523 hp and 750 Nm of torque from its 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine.
For most people, that’s more than enough grunt. For G-Power, it’s comes short.
The famous German
tuning company has outfitted the BMW with new performance engine software and
fitted a set of stainless steel downpipes with 200-cell sport catalytic
converters. The car now pumps out 661 hp and 890 Nm of torque and
can, therefore, accelerate to 100 km/h in a rapid 3.1 seconds and
reach an approximate top speed of 320 km/h. The
horsepower, torque, and acceleration numbers of G-Power’s M850i will put the
car one step ahead of both the upcoming BMW M8 and M8 Competition.
The M850i doesn’t enjoy any mechanical upgrades
other than those previously mentioned. That means its chassis, suspension, and
braking components are all identical to standard M850i models. We’ll have to
wait and see what chassis changes will be applied to the impending M models.
G-Power has priced
the new engine software at US$ 2831 while the new downpipes and catalytic
converters cost US$ 4742. Customers wanting to unlock the vehicle’s full top speed
potential need to hand over an additional US$ 500 to have the limiter removed. The
only visual alteration offered by G-Power for the M850i are a set of unique
21-inch wheels. Measuring 9 inches wide at the front and 10.5 inches at the
rear, they are priced at US$ 8,577.
