It’s no coincidence, but the cars we’d most like to drive are often track-only race cars. Case in point: the BMW Z4 GT3. Powered by an M3 GT2-derived 4.0-liter V-8 engine cranking out 480 horsepower, it’s the leanest and meanest member of the Z4 family.

“Gran Turismo” means “Grand Tour”, and this is the principle behind the 5-series GT by AC Schnitzer. The performance upgrade from 245 to 286 HP for the six-cylinder 530d already gives the standard car more pulling power and racing flair, which is demonstrated externally by the AC Schnitzer engine styling with capacity logo.

The BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid Concept offers a particularly good rendition of the new BMW 5-series Sedan in all its dynamic, efficient and innovative qualities, at the same time representing the ongoing development of the BMW X6 ActiveHybrid and the BMW 7 ActiveHybrid with their drivetrain technology already in production.

German tuners Manhart Racing have released photos and details of their version of the BMW M3 coupe. The engineering firm boosted the E92’s engine output to 655 PS (482 kW / 646 hp), while reducing 0-100 km/h time to 3.7 seconds.

Audi has launched a new ad campaign that takes jabs at Lexus, BMW, and Mercedes. Airing during U.S. coverage of the Winter Olympics, the ads stress Audi’s ability to compete with more popular luxury brands.