Ever wondered what the fastest S55-powered run is around the Nurburgring? Well, it’s 7 minutes and 12 seconds – that’s faster than the Porsche 991 GT3, Dodge Viper ACR, and Lexus LFA.
…Ran by none other than TPS Performance’s M2 Competition.
TPS Performance had ran an impressive time of 7:22 in their non-Competition M2 – so they had to return with their modded M2 Comp. to attempt to beat it, and that they did.
Watch the video here:
The car features KW Competition 3-Way adjustable suspension, Michelin semi-slicks, a tune, and is pushing 520 horsepower. When going for a new record, ideally, the car’s setup, the conditions, and the driver’s knowledge of the track are all in-line. While the car and the driver, Alex Hardt, had two of these three things covered, the weather was a different story.
Alex claimed the day of this run was the hottest he had ever experienced on the track, with an ambient temperature of 98°F/36°C. Fitted with CSF’s 3-piece cooling package, the car’s IATs were kept in check and heat soak wasn’t an issue – allowing for consistent power delivery throughout the entire run, and helping the TPS Performance team to their new lap record of 7:12.
Top Mount Dual-Pass Charge-Air-Cooler (CSF #8082 / #8082R)
• World’s 1st Cast Endtank Designed Top Mount Charge-Air-Cooler for the BMW S55 Engine
• Multiple Air Dividers Cast Into Both Hot/Cold Side Endtanks for Optimized Air Flow Through the Custom Designed CSF Liquid-to-Air Core (CFD Analysis and Testing Completed to Ensure Optimal Performance)
• 60% Increase in Core Size Compared to the OEM Cooler
• Left/Right, Cross-Flow, Dual-Pass Core Configuration with 2-Stage Water Cooling for Maximum Efficiency and Intake Temperature Reduction (vs. OEM Single-Pass Vertical-Flow Design)
• Designed with 3D Scanning/Rapid Prototype Technology to Ensure Precise Fitment and Maximum Surface Area Utilization
• “Drop-in Fit” Design for an Easy & Quick Plug-and-Play Installation, Complete with OEM-Style “Quick-Connect” Water Connections and Sensor Ports
• Finished with a Professional “Crinkle Black” Powder-Coated Finish (CSF #8082), Also Available in Raw Aluminum with Option for Custom Powder-Coating Available (CSF #8082R)
Front Mount Heat Exchanger (CSF #8075 / 8075V)
• 2-row 42mm Core (Dual Core) Featuring CSF’s Exclusive B-tube Technology
• Ultra-Efficient6.5mm Tall Fins w/ Multi-Louvered Design for Maximum Surface Area Contact
• Dual-Pass Flow Structure Allows the Coolant to Flow Across the Core of the Radiator Two Times Before Exiting the Radiator for the Lowest Outlet Temperature Possible (OEM Style Design)
• CNC Machined, OEM-Style “Quick-Connect” Inlet/Outlet Connections, Mounting Brackets, and Fittings
• Includes Removable Aluminum Rock Guard
• All-Aluminum Race Style Drain Plug
• 1-Hour “Mirror Finish” Hand Polished (#8075) OR Black Powder-Coated Version (#8075V)
• “Drop-in Fit” Requiring No Modifications to Install
Dual-Pass Race-Spec DCT Transmission Cooler (CSF #8081)
• Made with CSF’s AC Condenser Technology w/ a 1-Row Super-High Pressure 26mm Multi-Channel Microtube
• 10 Cooling Tubes vs. OEM Single-Pass with Return Pipe 6-Tube Design
• High-Density Multi-Louvered Fin Design
• “Drop-in Fit” Requiring No Modifications to Install
• Lab Tested at ~30% More Efficient Than the OEM Cooler
• World’s 1st and Only True “Plug-and-Play” Upgraded DCT Transmission Cooler for the BMW S55 Engine
Learn More About CSF’s 3-Piece Cooling Kit Here:
https://csfrace.com/bmw-f8x-m3-m4-cooling/