Even if diesel hot cars do not fancy most of the aftermarket shops, there are models that can be transformed into real beasts if proceeding with caution.

And VOS is that tuner that can handle a lot when it comes to customizing difficult rides, like this BMW M550d seen here, which has received a power boost under the hood.

VOS` motto ”Vision of Speed” is perfectly matching this M550d, which is now proudly producing 450 horsepower and 800 Nm of torque, from the stock 381 horsepower and 740 Nm of torque. The entire power kit costs just 2,290 euros.

But there are also other important features that can be installed on your M550d, each one coming with its own cost. For instance, you can also opt for the AEZ wheels, available at 2,490 euros, or the high-performance brakes with the Brembo brake disks and four-piston calipers, which will set you back at another 2,695 euros.

In case you want a lower ride height, than you can also coose the new H&R Performance springs, which cost 499 euros. All of these might make the BMW M550d one of the most powerful diesel ever seen on the market.

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German tuner VOS is coming back with their latest tuning project carried out on this exclusive BMW M550d, the hot version receiving significant upgrades under the hood.

You may perhaps wonder why should an M550d receive a power boost, when it is already the embodiment of power and classy design?

Honestly, I don’t know the answer to the question, and even if the M550d is considered a classic amongst classics with unique design and performance, it does deserve some improvements from once in a while.

And this one seen here received exactly what it deserved: a power boost provided by the aftermarket specialists from VOS. This one now packs 450 horsepower and 800 Nm of torque, which is quite impressive, as opposed to the stock 380 horsepower and 740 Nm of torque. No performance figures were released.

Apart the sheer power under the hood, this BMW M550d has also received some special wheels, courtesy to AEZ Wheels tuner. They are sized 8.5×20 and 9.5×20 front and rear and are wrapped in the Michelin Pilot Super Sport rubbers, measuring 245/35-20 and 275/30-20. The wheels are priced at 2,490 euros.

In case you want additional features, then you can get the high-performance Brembo brakes and four-piston calipers for another 2,695 euros, or the H&R Performance springs for an additional 500 euros.

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The most powerful diesel engine you can have in a car that wasn’t designed with commercial use in mind comes from BMW.

Bavaria’s tri-turbo straight six cylinder develops 381 horsepower and 546 lb-ft of torque and does so beautifully smooth.

Some of the buyers say that they want more so BMW is now rumored to be working on an even meatier version of this record breaking motor.

Most complaints are that because the new powerplant is on the hefty side (astrengthened block and all that extra turbo gubbins do add up) its power gains are a bit muted.

Making the engine lighter is not really a possibility right now so giving it more power should make life easier. How much power?

Well, according to some reports, the new power figure could sit around 420 horsepower. That’s the same figure as the petrol burning V8 in the E92 M3.

The torque figure will probably grow as well so the M3’s powerplant will really feel like it’s falling behind after this.

Some suggestions have been made that the mandatory four wheel drive transmission this engine is delivered with should be dropped.

BMW insist on keeping it, since the torque would very likely be murderous four just two tires to handle when accelerating hard.

The more powerful tri-turbo diesel engine will likely make an appearance in the facelifted version of the M550d.

Somehow, no mention of it making it over to the bigger brothers the X5 and X6 was made. You’d imagine the SAVs would welcome the increased power even more.

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We have some interesting news for all the BMW fans worldwide as the German company might introduce a diesel version of the current M5 F10. This would be a first for the Bavarian manufacturer as all the M models released until now were offered only with gasoline engines offering maximum power somehow regardless fuel consumption. The surprising information comes from a German publication who managed to get its hands on some documents which certifies that a diesel variant is very likely to be seen on the roads soon.

The journalists from Motor-Talk managed to get this document where besides the usual versions, a new M550dX variant was listed. Of course, is still early to know if there undoubtedly will be a diesel M5 but the Germans have quite enough reasons to extend the offering.

As its name says, the new BMW M550dX would benefit from the xDrive system while under the bonnet a new tri-turbo would be the perfect choice. The horsepower amount of the new diesel M5 would be slightly less than the standard version, the first information announcing somewhere between 355 and 400 horses and 750 Nm of torque.

The new diesel engine will have a 3.0-liter displacement with six cylinders inline. There are also some rumors which claim that models such as the 7 Series and X6 SUV would get the new 3.0-liter tri-turbo unit.

Most likely, the new diesel unit developed by the German manufacturer will be revealed next year at the Geneva Motor Show but the Frankfurt Auto Show which opens its gates in September could also be a good opportunity to release the new engine.

The next generation M3 could also receive a new 3.2-liter tri-turbo unit able to develop 450 horses. The new BMW M3 is scheduled to enter the market somewhere next year after the 2012 3 Series is hitting the market.

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