This is the new flagship product from Haltech set to be officially unveiled at the PRI (Performance Racing Industry) show. BoostAddict noticed various tuners raving about how it will change the game so the hype is there. What is it? An ECU, PDM, wi-fi module, wideband controller and a data logger all in one. What is NEXUS? NEXUS R5 Features: • 18 x high current injector drivers • 12 x ignition drivers • 12 x 8A outputs • 4 x 25A outputs • 23 x AVI • 10 x SPI • 8 x DPO • 2 x knock control • 3 x independent CAN bus systems • Dual DBW control • Wireless communication • 150 channel, 1kHz logging with 512MB of logging space • Dual channel O2 wideband controller capable of running LSU4.9 and NTK sensors • Auto transmission control • A brand new, easy to use, intuitive software The NEXUS series will supplement the existing Elite Series. The Elite Series will continue to be developed and supported. We will have to wait and see what tuners do with it and what applications the Nexus R5 sees but tuners are excited to have a device that basically is everything all in one. • A data logger • A power distribution module • A dual channel universal wideband controller • A high speed wi-fi communications module • A new generation engine management system All natively interconnected with each other. All programmable with one single piece of software.

A 3800+ pound rear wheel drive BMW 3-Series. That is what you get with the 2020 G20 BMW 340i and this is not even the xDrive all wheel drive version. Car and Driver weighed their test car in at a recorded curb weight of 3827 pounds. What does the all wheel drive xDrive version weigh then? Well, we need to see an independent weight test but BMWUSA claims a 3968 pound curb weight. That means we are potentially looking at a 4000+ pound G80 M3 or BMW will have to do some real work to keep it in the 39XX pound range. Despite weight ballooning to what was once 5-Series territory the B58 powered M340i performs and performs well. 0-60 in 3.8 seconds. A 1/4 mile sprint of 12.3 seconds at 115 miles per hour. The M340i is running E92 M3 times with plenty of performance left under the hood for the aftermarket to unlock. The steering is said to be a bit muted which is very much against the traditional 3-Series recipe. The G20 340i simply is more muscle than finesse. Unfortunately, it is only available as an 8-speed automatic in the USA which is very much against the Ultimate Driving Machine philosophy. Does it matter though? People want power and BMW is delivering easily exploitable power. Specifications 2020 BMW M340i VEHICLE TYPE front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan PRICE AS TESTED $66,820 (base price: $54,995) ENGINE TYPE turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve inline-6, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection Displacement 183 cu in, 2998 cc Power 382 hp @ 6500 rpm Torque 369 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm TRANSMISSION 8-speed automatic CHASSIS Suspension (F/R): struts/multilink Brakes (F/R): 13.7-in vented disc/13.6-in vented disc Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S, F: 225/40R-19 93Y ★ R: 255/35R-19 96Y ★ DIMENSIONS Wheelbase: 112.2 in Length: 185.7 in Width: 71.9 in Height: 56.4 in Passenger volume: 95 cu ft Trunk volume: 17 cu ft Curb weight: 3827 lb C/D TEST RESULTS: NEW Rollout, 1 ft: 0.3 sec 60 mph: 3.8 sec 100 mph: 9.2 sec 150 mph: 24.2 sec Rolling start, 5–60 mph: 4.7 sec Top gear, 30–50 mph: 2.1 sec Top gear, 50–70 mph: 2.6 sec ¼-mile: 12.3 sec @ 115 mph Top speed (governor limited): 156 mph Braking, 70–0 mph: 155 ft Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.96 g C/D FUEL ECONOMY Observed: 24 mpg EPA FUEL ECONOMY Combined/city/highway: 25/22/30 mpg WARRANTY 4 years/50,000 miles bumper to bumper; 12 years/unlimited miles corrosion protection; 4 years/unlimited miles roadside assistance; 3 years/36,000 miles scheduled maintenance

Expect to see more and more 8-second Corvette ZR1's on the factory TVS2650 blower. This is the third AMP Performance ZR1 to hit that 8-second mark and this 2019 ZR1 is running the AMP (Advanced Modern Performance) ZR5 tuning package. In addition it has the ZTK aero option which means this is being done with the big wing and extra drag provided by the aero kit. Two 8.7X passes at over 155 miles per hour: Not a bad way to spend $30k.

What a difference a transmission makes! This is a 10-speed automatic 2018 Mustang GT Coyote and it is running 10's in naturally aspirated form. It is tuned by Palm Beach Dyno located in Florida who added a 2-step through HPT (HP Tuners). The result is a badass bolt on car that is launching very hard as you can see in the photo. That is what a 1.594 60 foot looks likes. There is also suspension work to get that weight transfer. An impressive third gen Coyote and the 10-speed automatic is tremendous.

Mechatronik is known for swapping modern Mercedes-AMG power into classic Mercedes chassis'. This particular swap features a Mercedes-AMG M156 6.2 liter V8 going into a classic W116 Mercedes sedan. The result? Tire smoke, an epic V8 scream, and some sideways action. It is a tight fit but they make it look like it was done at the factory: Frankly, it is surprising we are not seeing more swaps involving the M156 considering what an epic AMG motor it is. The M156 is the perfect candidate for updating classic Mercedes looks with modern AMG muscle. Check out the video below: