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Although BMW X6 could already seemed too much for many of those who think it’s better to realize the limits of SUV segment, tuners at G-Power front attacked this idea by building a special version of X6 M, the fastest SUV in the world.

The original engine developing 555 bhp 4.4-liter V8 twin-turbo is history. The SUV developed by G-Power has under the bonnet V10 with two compressors propellant develops 900 beake horsepower and allow to the German model to achieve 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 13 seconds and reach a top speed of 330 km/h. All with a manual transmission in six reports. Read the rest of this entry »

Domani Motors and Renntech get their hands on the beautiful Mercedes SL65 AMG Black Series to bring out the best engine and transmission. Renntech is responsible for tuning the electronics sector and unloading: “The Performance Package 1″ involves a remapping of the ECU and exhaust a much more permissive (enjoy its shade in the video after the jump). The result of the intervention are well 805 bhp with a maximum torque of over 1350 NM. Domani Motors has instead proceeded to install a new limited slip differential (locking 100%) and strengthen the exchange to handle the bigger torque. Read the rest of this entry »

STI – tuning division of the car manufacturer Subaru, presented in Japan its own vision on Subaru Legacy. Both sedan and station wagon version of Legacy had “suffered” some cosmetic changes and performance. Externally, the Japanese tuners have both versions redesigned front bumper, modified rear spoiler at sedan and the station wagon version received a discreet rear spoiler.

Inside, the Subaru Legacy has been a tapestry of Alcantara “seasoned” with leather, red stitch steering wheel and gear shift leather, sports seats and carpets with STI logo. Regarding the mechanical changes, Subaru Legacy received a set of Bilstein suspension comes a sports exhaust system.

Throughout this equation could not miss the Japanese aluminum alloy wheels. They measure 18 inches and were shoes with 225/45 tires. The Read the rest of this entry »

Prior Design presents its latest creation: the PD-R320 SERIES based on Mercedes-Benz SL. The car is inspired by the Black-Series home in Stuttgart. The end result is certainly interesting. The elegant lines of the coupe-cabriolet star are enhanced by muscle group-wheel rims. These have a design that is very hard tuning and 20-inch (265/30 front and 305/25 tires fit on the rear). Prior-Design has also taken measures to lower the center of gravity acting on the segment suspension system which integrates the standard “Airmatic”. Completing the package with an aerodynamic front lip and a small rear spoiler mounted on the trunk.

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Hennessey reveals the potential of its HPE800 Twin Turbo Camaro: as the name suggests, the latest creation of American tuner has been well equipped with two turbochargers, and other “minor little things”, able to squeeze out of the Chevrolet Camaro V8 – 815 hp and 1067 Nm of torque. Curl stuff from the asphalt.

Not enough? Hennessey has the solution to this also. It’s called HPE1000 and mounts a twin-turbo version of the 7-liter V8 in the Corvette Z06 and other improvements to intake and exhaust. In this case the power output is 847 hp and almost 1100 Nm of torque. Just over 30 hp Read the rest of this entry »

Subaru has released the first official pictures and specifications of the Impreza STi Cosworth CS400 will be on sale next month to 49,995 pounds, equivalent to about 58,000 euros. It is the most often heralded high-performance version prepared in an British Atelier and got 400 hp from the 2.5 Turbo engine already available at 5750 rpm. This results in maximum torque of 540 Nm, 3.7 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h and 250 km/h top speed electronically limited.

Subaru Impreza Cosworth 2010 has many technical innovations and aesthetic than the STi with 300 hp. In fact, the engine piston and turbo modified, high-tensile steel rods, redesigned cylinder head gasket, high pressure oil pump, exhaust system and redesigned electronic control unit remapped. The chassis has been enriched with Eibach springs and Bilstein shocks that have depressed the trim 10 mm. Furthermore, the compact Japanese has been equipped with the AP Racing brakes with Read the rest of this entry »

Brabus, Mercedes tuner historian, does not stop even in front of the SL 65 AMG Black Series. At the cost of achieving one. It ’s the case with the Brabus T65 RS, single copy equipped with special exhaust manifolds that give accommodation to the new pair of high-performance turbochargers, intercooler 4, carbon fiber hood, a new exhaust system of the ubiquitous electronic mapping of the engine.

The result is 800 hp at 5500 rpm and maximum torque of 1100 Nm (electronically limited 1,420 Nm from “free”) in 2100. The car, which weighs 1795 kilograms, covering the 0-100 km/h in just 3.6 seconds and reaches 200 km/h after 9.8. The maximum speed is determined by the electronics to 320 km/h. Inside marry leather and Alcantara, a taste for craft. All components of this one-offs are available for other customers Brabus. But were not released pricing information. Read the rest of this entry »

An American tuner has developed a tuning kit for Audi R8 V8 4.2 FSI help you be more powerful than the R8 V10 FSI, all for 25,681 euros.

Americans from VF Engineering have developed a package for the Audi R8 which offers 548 hp and 592 Nm. The supercar is more powerful than the V10 version of this model and engine torque is also higher for the VF version of the Audi R8 FSI 4.2. Besides, people at VF Engineering offers a one year warranty for those changes, which should convince even the most skeptical of opposers for the changes made to the engine.

Supercar of Inglostadt develop 592 Nm at 4800 rpm, while the V10 version leaves the factory with 531 Nm at 6500 rpm. Unit equipped with a supercharger V8 develops 548 hp at 7,500 rpm, while aspirated V10 engine is limited to 525 hp. This package tuning for the Audi customers offers  the opportunity to “squeeze” the same level of performance in a R8 equipped with a 4.2-liter V8 that offered by the V10 version of this model, which has a slightly higher acquisition price. Read the rest of this entry »

A famous name returns: Gordini. The first model is a new, especially sporting facilities set of Renault in May 2010, the Twingo RS Gordini. The vehicle in the exclusive metallic paintwork “Gordini Blue” is available at prices from 16 990 euros. The distinctive color is a tribute to the mostly blue-painted Sport models by Amédée Gordini.

The Gordini RS based on the Renault Twingo Sport and makes the 1.6-liter gasoline engine with 98 kW / 133 PS. Two white stripes, ranging from the bonnet over the roof to the rear to enhance the sporting character. Other highlights are the large-sized, two-color 17-inch alloy wheels, white exterior mirrors and the rear window and rear side windows in dark tint. The interior sports seats with Gordini emblem with black and blue, quilted leather. Blue leather covered also the doors. On black and blue leather steering wheel also mark the straight-ahead, two white stripes. The blue-and-white rev counter and the shift lever leather Read the rest of this entry »

The German tuner JE Design has turned its attention to the Seat Leon Cupra R, the latest model from the Iberian House. The car has been modified both aesthetically and technique to make the sport even more high-performance version of Leon. JE Design has increased engine power 2.0 TSI from 265 to 330 hp, while peak torque has been increased from 350 to 420 Nm. Concerning performance, accelerating from 0 to 100 decreased from 6.2 to 5,8 seconds, while top speed has increased from 250 to 268 km/h.

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The increase in power and performance was achieved by optimizing the electronic control unit, the adoption of the sport air filter, the new catalyst and the exhaust pipe to 4 outputs. The technical package for the German tuner Leon Cupra R costs 6,200 Euros. Moreover, JE Design has built the compact bodykit for Spanish, worth a total of 1,539 euros. The appearance package is composed of front spoiler, rear spoiler, side skirts and rear bumper for the center speaker.

The bodykit for the Leon Cupra R also includes daytime running lights “Dark Line” and the bright red color for a few details like the cups of mirrors, the grille etc. JE Design also offers alloy wheels “Multispoke” 19-polloci red at a price of 2,810 euros, and three types of lowered suspension with prices ranging from 159 to 1,549 euros. For the interior, however, there are numerous solutions in suede and the full package is offered at 1,599 euros.

The guys from Arkym Aerosport created an aerodynamic package for the BMW M3 that also fits the 3 Series Sedan and Coupe models.  The aerodynamic kit is made entirely from carbon fiber and can be installed without modification of the standard body elements.

American tuners from Arkym announced their new aerodynamic kit for the BMW M3, 3 Series Sedan available for E90, but also for E92 3 Series Coupe. The aerodynamic package is specifically designed to be 100% compatible with the original body and is directly applicableon these items, without any holes or other modifications.  All the tuning elements of this package are made of carbon fiber manufactured by vacuum infusion.

The tuning kit for BMW 3 Series includes an aerodynamic front bumper lip, rear air diffuser and a spoiler for the trunk lid. These items are available in a glossy carbon color or with a matte black finish. Unfortunately, the price of the aerodynamic package has not yet been revealed.

The guys from Arkym claim their new aerodynamic package offered for the M3 and 3 Series improves lateral stability and extra downforce. By creating an aerodynamic package which can be installed easily on the elements of BMW. Arkym obtained a very discreet package that offers a special aesthetic effect, besides the aerodynamic performance plus they offer .

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French tuner Atomik Cars plans to reveal next month a new version with four-wheel drive system and electric propulsion after the 500 Abarth model, named Atomik 500. The vehicle accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 5.6 seconds, with about 1.5 seconds longer than the current 500 Abarth. Top speed is reached around 180 km / h.

This organic vehicle is powered by a “special” lithium-ion battery wich offers greater autonomy than other similar batteries but weighs more than them. This modification makes the car to have a slower acceleration.

The tuned version of Fiat 500 Abarth presents a number of exterior modifications. These include a new side bar protection, who makes this small hatch back to look like the VW Beetle, new fog lights and also some fresh rims!

Atomik 500 world premieres will be presented at the Top Marques Monaco event, on April 15. Only 50 units will be produced worldwide.

Do not ask us why but the car is on the moon, is an answer that we really don’t know!