HARTGE Essen

ILOVESOCCERMOMS · #1 (**permalink**) 11-25-2005, 11:40 AM

HARTGE highlight in Essen

The first thing that strikes you is the two-tone paint work, the special air-outlets on the bonnet and wings, as well as the HARTGE front-spoiler lip and the HARTGE rear spoiler. The 3 series BMW from the Saarland – to be more exact, the HARTGE H50 V10 – is a masterwork in many ways and not all of them visual. In particular, the HARTGE engineers and mechanics have achieved something very special under the thermodynamically optimised bonnet. Fitted with a modified M5 V10 engine, a 7-speed SMG gear box and the HARTGE modification to raise maximum speed from the electronically limited 250 km/h to 320 km/h, the H50 V10 puts all its power – 550 bhp and torque of 520 Nm (384 lb-ft) – onto the tarmac via a reinforced rear axle and a special suspension setup that is adjustable in terms of both rebound and compression. Also new and made especially for the HARTGE H50 V10, is the stainless steel exhaust system, which turns the V10 sound into an acoustic delight. Customers can choose between two dual round (or oval) tail pipes. The wheel / tyre combination consists of 9 x 20 offset 40 at the front and 10 x 20 offset 40 at the back fitted with 245/30 ZR 20 and 285/25 ZR 20 Continental tyres respectively.

Last but not least: the HARTGE H50 V10 interior: Particularly striking are, besides the 330 km/h speedometer, the carbon interior trim, the 3-spoke leather steering wheel with carbon inserts, the illuminated leather / aluminium gear knob and the leather / aluminium handbrake cover.

With the H50 V10, HARTGE is continuing its long tradition of making wolves in sheep's clothing for individualists who attach importance to understatement: HARTGE – the elegant way to drive fast.

James · #2 (**permalink**) 11-25-2005, 12:02 PM

Very nice - I must say that very few things impress me these days that tuners put out, but that is quite an achievement.

sjpgoalie · #3 (**permalink**) 11-25-2005, 12:53 PM

A V10 in a 3 series is amazing. And it looks hot too.

GERMAN · #4 (**permalink**) 11-25-2005, 01:43 PM

the technology in that car is insane and they extracted some more hp out of the already badass v10,5.0liter 550hp and i bet it sounds evan better with the new exhaust, i hope hartge puts that engine in the new M3.

gtr_rider · #5 (**permalink**) 11-25-2005, 04:39 PM

wow, thats some serious power..

Jay Arno · #6 (**permalink**) 11-25-2005, 05:08 PM

Hartge just put the E60 M5 V10 in a E90 330i....sick 550bhp.

I love everything about this car.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...tid=9567&stc=1

Pictures from Essen Motorshow

gnarfy · #7 (**permalink**) 11-25-2005, 05:11 PM

too nice ! I want two ! one for going to work, one for the track ! ;-)

Metindu · #8 (**permalink**) 11-25-2005, 05:59 PM

When are they due out?

Mr.///M · #9 (**permalink**) 11-25-2005, 06:22 PM

They took my idea

tdc · #10 (**permalink**) 11-25-2005, 09:01 PM

Damn that is the hotness.

Jay Arno · #11 (**permalink**) 11-25-2005, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metindu

When are they due out?

It's not a production car, Hartge and Breyton I believe collaborated on the E90. I know I was wearing brand new pants when I saw it, unfortunately.

Jay Arno · #12 (**permalink**) 11-25-2005, 10:50 PM

Sick, it's incredible that they can actually fit the V10 in that bay.

P.S. More shots are in General Discussion.....under E90 M 3/4 Possibility.

Sorry for the thread jack.

///M3UT · #13 (**permalink**) 11-25-2005, 11:24 PM

what a beast! more pics!

///M3UT · #14 (**permalink**) 11-25-2005, 11:27 PM

more pics...that was fast.....

holy hell that thing looks sick, except for the hood.

how much?

ILOVESOCCERMOMS · #15 (**permalink**) 11-25-2005, 11:29 PM