Hamann E92 M3 can get you 455hp

The first package on the M3 E92 bumps the 4.0-liter V8 engine to 435 horsepower (up from the standard M3's 414 hp) and also adds 18 pound-feet of torque. Hamann has removed the speed limiter, so the M3 now has a top speed of 187 mph.

The second tuning kit is called the Sportkit HM/M +35. It raises performance to 455 hp and 330 lb-ft of torque. The top speed with this package? Just a hair under 200 mph. Along with the improved engine, Hamann offers a sport suspension and a sport braking system that utilizes perforated and internally ventilated brake discs that work in conjunction with the six-piston system in the front and the four-piston in the back.

Another significant addition to the M3 is the sport exhaust system. It's made from non-corroding stainless steel and includes both a metal catalyzer and a middle-and-rear-section muffler that delivers a throaty sound and noticeable performance improvement.

Aside from the power upgrades, the Hamann M3 has an aerodynamic kit with front and rear spoilers, side skirts and a roof spoiler. It rides on 19-inch alloys with 20-inchers as an additional option, and the interior features carbon-fiber trim.

What this means to you: Whether you want a huge horsepower bump or just a little nudge, Hamann has the kit for your M3. — Paul Tassi, Correspondent