All eyes are on the 2012 Paris Motor Show and car manufacturers from all over the world are bringing out all their secret little toys they’ve been working on. The ultimate driving machine, BMW, is showcasing their new BMW M Performance Power Kit at this year’s show in Paris. The power kit is only for the 2.0-liter diesel variants in the 1, 3, and 5 Series.
Reprogramming of the ECU and a larger charge air cool boost helps the 2.0-liter motor increase horsepower from 184 to 200. The maximum torque is also improved from 280 ft-lb to 310 ft-lb of torque. These performance enhancements allow the 120d, 320d, and 520d to improve their acceleration of 0-100km/h by up to one second compared to the standard models.
The exact numbers for the 0-100km/h for each model are not yet available. But we do know that even with the enhanced performance, the fuel consumption on the all the models remain the same. Even the CO2 emission figures are the same as stock models.
As with all M Performance power kits of the past, there will also be a number of M accessories that will be available for the 3-door 1 Series as well as the 3-Series Touring. Available accessories include body kits, suspension components, and trim finishing on the interior of the vehicles which will all go on sale later in the year.
Other finishing touches we can expect to see include mirror caps in carbon finish, a number of different wheels, diffuser inserts for the rear, and the notorious M Performance badges throughout the vehicle, both inside and out.
