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Watch A 720-HP BMW M3 Hit The Limiter At 195 MPH

May. 09, 2022 3:30 PM ET by Sebastian Cenizo Video / 3 Comments This car has loads more juice in it. BMW - and Mercedes, for that matter - is these days better known for its engine building than its chassis tuning. That's not to say that its cars no longer handle well, but the focus in Bavaria seems to have shifted to favor the powerplants more. We're not complaining too much because these engines are truly spectacular. Not only do they provide exceptional performance from the factory, but they're highly responsive to tuning too. Evidence of this can be seen in the video below, where a BMW M3 Competition xDrive, tuned by Infinitas with a Stage 1 kit, seems to only slow its acceleration once the limiter forces it to. TopSpeedGermany/YouTube BMW The car reportedly now produces an astonishing 720 horsepower and 700 lb-ft of torque, up from the standard engine's output of 503 hp and 479 lb-ft. As standard, BMW says that the regular car is capable of a top speed of 155 mph, while the removal of the limiter increases this to 180 mph, which is apparently just another limiter. We say that because the car in the video shows an indicated top speed of as much as 314 kph, which translates to 195 mph. Of course, indicated speed is never 100% accurate, and sadly, the YouTuber did not have the Dragy performance meter active when running into the limiter, so we can't verify the actual speed. BMW BMW BMW The Dragy was active for a run from 100-200 kph (62-124 mph), which the car achieved in just 6.2 seconds. Whatever the true top speed, it seems that the car still has plenty of ability left in it, and we'd love to see what the car could do with no restrictions. More impressive than the speed is the fact that the car produces so much power from such minor modifications. A Stage 1 tune typically indicates no hardware upgrades, only a software tune. In this case, it seems that the software has been supplemented by an Akrapovic adaptive exhaust system, but even so, the power produced is phenomenal. Imagine what the M3 will manage with a set of intakes and downpipes and a more aggressive tune. BMW BMW

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BMW M3 Sedan Sebastian Cenizo Senior Editor Sebastian jumped straight into the workplace after high school. Various vocations in sales, logistics, and project management helped him buy and modify several cars over the years, while his passion for motoring journalism saw him contribute to local print media while running car enthusiast clubs. But in 2019, the opportunity to join CarBuzz arrived. Originally handling reviews of new cars, his love of the technical led to writing detailed blog posts on various aspects of car care and ownership. He currently handles news sourcing, writing, and editing, along with social media management and the clarification of patent lingo. In his spare time, he's either reading, driving, or looking to collect more BMW Performance parts for the E82 and E9X platforms. Contact Sebastian @sebz_tsc @sebz_7 LoginSign Up Home News Features Car Reviews Car Advice 2021 CarBuzz Awards New Cars Used Cars Future Cars Compare Cars Sell My Car Car Dealerships Buy Here Pay Here Used Car Reviews Popular Tags Cars # Video # TOP # Spy Shots # Reveal # Rumor # Auto Show # Supercar # Tuning # Car Culture # Industry News # Motorsport Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Make Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Car Type SUVs Crossovers Sedans Coupes Trucks Sports Cars Wagons Vans Hatchbacks Convertibles Small Cars Luxury Cars Electric Cars Hybrid Cars Future Cars By Price Up to $15K $15K - $25K $25K - $35K $35K - $45K $45K - $55K $55K - $75K $75K - $100K $100K - $200K $200K - $300K Above $300K Back To Top