Car racers will definitely love this new baby from BMW. It seems that the modified BMW Z4 GT3 has completed its test program and is now ready for release. The GT customer sports car has proven itself in a series of intensive tests in recent weeks. With its latest modifications installed, the car has improved its aerodynamic efficiency in order to enhance its competitiveness.

More pictures and performance details of BMW Z4 GT3 after the jump.

The BMW Z4 GT3, which was launched in March 2010, achieved its greatest success to date in January 2011. Claudia Hürtgen (DE), BMW works driver Augusto Farfus (BR), Tommy Milner (US) and Edward Sandström (SE) won the Dubai 24 Hours for Team Schubert. This was the first outright victory for the BMW Z4 GT3 at a marathon race of this scale, having already proven its potential with wins in its debut season in the FIA GT3 European Championship.

With its elongated bonnet, the driver’s compartment towards the rear of the car, long wheel base and narrow wheel arches, the series version of the BMW Z4 boasts an unmistakable appearance. The two-seater provided BMW Motorsport engineers with a good basis for developing a competitive GT3 racing car.

A difference between the production and racing car can be found under the bonnet: while the production version of the BMW Z4 is driven by a six-cylinder engine, the GT3 car is powered by a 4.4-litre eight-cylinder engine.

BMW Motorsport engineers have also fine-tuned the aerodynamics of the BMW Z4 GT3 for the new season, improving the car’s performance in this area. When it comes to electronics, the private teams can look forward to innovative BMW solutions: The modern ECU408 takes over the engine management, while the Power400 electronic control unit is responsible for controlling all the actuators. The power is transmitted through a six-speed, sequential gearbox. Gearshifts are now initiated using two paddles.

The steel body of the car comes from BMW Plant Regensburg. A safety cell made of extremely rigid, precision steel tubing is then welded into the body. The engine block of the V8 engine is produced in the BMW foundry in Landshut. BMW Plant Dingolfing contributes the rear axle differential, among other things. Front and rear wings, bonnet, roof, fenders and many other components are made of carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP).

The car is available now at a price of 315,000 Euros (plus VAT) from BMW Motorsport Distribution, email address Z4GT3@bmw-motorsport.com.

Mansory Switzerland AG flaunted their tuned BMW X5 SUV. This is the first time Mansory presented an individualized program for current BMW models. And the X5 was chosen to be treated for a nice refinement process.

Mansory Managing Director Michael Stein said:

In response to the many requests of our importers and customers, we will very shortly be developing an exclusive programme for the bodywork, performance and interior of other selected BMW models. Other fascinating refinements for the BMW X6 as well as for the BMW 7 series are soon to follow.

Some features of the Mansory-SUV BMW X5:

• Upgrade for the BMW X5 M aggregate
• Approximately 670 hp /493kW and a torque of 950 Nm at a rate of 5900 Umin (series: 555 hp / 408 kW and 680 Nm at a rate of 1500 – 5650 Umin)
• The 4×4 accelerates in only 4.2 seconds to a speed of 100 km/h and achieves a maximum speed of 300 km/h
• Provides an alloy rim especially made to meet the requirements of the BMW-SUV
• Silver monoblock cast wheels with the description M10 are fitted with tyres of the dimension 315/25R23

As one of the most famous and most competitive car brands, BMW has never stopped innovating when it comes to its new line of cars. Just recently, BMW rolled-out their latest BMW X5 Sport Package set to launch in spring 2010.

The BMW X5 M Sport Package is boasts with more powerful new engines and an extended selection of driver assistance systems. The latest BMW X5 dynamic capability can be characterized particularly by the addition of the new M Sports package. Designed specifically for the Sports Activity Vehicle, the M Sports package for the new BMW X5 features a high-speed setting, sporty chassis set-up, and 19-inch M light-alloy wheels in V-spoke design.

In addition, 20-inch M light-alloy wheels with bi-color and high-sheen double-spoke design are available as an option. In both cases, the wheels come with mixed tyres at the front and rear, chosen specially for the X5. The M Sports package also includes special tailpipes for the exhaust system that share the trapezoidal shape standard on the BMW X5 xDrive50i of the six-cylinder variants. More BMW X5 Sport Package photos after the jump.

Discover the evolution of a well-loved car with BMW 535i Gran Turismo. The car has evolved with a witty packaging and above-average dynamics. This five-door car aims to combine the best of both a CUV and a station wagon without either genre’s dynamic drawbacks. The 535i is part of the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo which will hit the stores pretty soon.

More BMW 535i Gran Turismo pictures after the jump.

BMW released two more SUVs named X5M and X6M. These are two very efficient machines that you and your family will love.

Photos taken from Car Magazine. More photos of BMW X6M and X5M below:

BMW has confirmed that the new X1 will priced below the X3 aside from the fact that the former is much smaller than the latter.

Here are some expected features of the BMW X1:

• Styling will be patterned from the X3/X5 mold
• Big wheels for a relatively high stance
• Brand visuals from the “twin kidney” grille to geometric taillights
• Standard all-wheel xDrive
• 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder engine that powers the 128i coupe
• Twin-turbo version of that engine for X1
• Transmissions could be 6-speed manual and optional 6-speed automatic
• Antilock brakes
• Graction/antiskid system
• Hill-descent control
• Front side airbags
• Curtain side airbags

More BMW X1 photos below.