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Vorsteiner tuned BMW M3 Coupe

Viliyana Filipova — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:54:29 +0000

The pearl of the Bavarian BMW – M3 Coupe gets the next racing program, this time designed by American specialists Vorsteiner. It includes both mechanical and cosmetic changes, accord very different and aggressive look of the car. There is a completely new aerodynamic body kit made of carbon, except as bumpers and side skirts, it consists of a hood over the engine with additional air intakes, extended wheel arches, modified tailgate and a new diffuser.
The 4 cylinder V8 engine of the M3 Coupe is equipped with hand tuning kit AA E9X M3 Supercharger Stage II kit, thanks to which the German machine power is increased from standard 420 h.p. to 630 h.p.
Mechanical changes, however, far from ending here, as there are adjustable in height and hardness of KW suspension and powerful brakes Brembo GTR. Furthermore, the vehicle is equipped with 20-inch wheels wearing high-performance tires Michelin PS2 Sport Tires.

Zagato presented own version of Aston Martin V12 Vantage

Viliyana Filipova — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 05:31:22 +0000

Besides the unique Ferrari Superamerica 45, the event Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este took place over the weekend, there was another car, whose development has participated Italian studio Zagato. It’s a special Aston Martin V12 Vantage, which unlike the Ferrari Superamerica 45 series will be produced, albeit in limited numbers and the price will be around 200,000 pounds. The car was created to celebrate 50 years of successful collaboration between Aston Martin and Zagato. It is so long ago the two companies started working together for the first time the project DB4 GT Zagato.
Aston Martin V12 Vantage Zagato will have two versions, one will have all the permits for movement on public roads and the other is a race designed to participate in “24 Hours of Nürburgring”. Both engine variants 6.0-liter power 510k.s. and maximum torque of 570 Nm. combined with six-speed robotized transmission. Cars will provide excellent performance, thanks to low weight due to extensive use of composite materials, but currently no data on it.
However, speculation appeared that racing Aston Martin V12 Vantage Zagato accelerates from 0-100 km/h for 3.9 sec. It differs from the standard model in the presence of stiffer adjustable suspension, rear spoiler and other low weight.

Mercedes G 65 AMG

Viliyana Filipova — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 21:21:26 +0000

If you think Mercedes G-Class is too old and you can go to develop, it is a delusion, since the German company plans to launch of its new modification. The jeep, which is on the market since 1970. and since then Had not change your body, this year will receive the most powerful version, introduced throughout its life cycle.
The information is not yet officially confirmed, but according to colleagues from internet automotive journal it is accurate. It’s about modifying G 65 AMG, which will be produced only 200 copies, and its price will starts at 220,000 EUR.
According to information from Mercedes even now taking orders for the car in Germany, claiming that the G 65 AMG is equipped with 6.0-liter V12 engine with a power 612 h.p. known to us by the S 65 AMG. The unit allows the truck to accelerate from 0-100 km/h for 5.0 sec and a top speed of 210 km/h.

Kicherer tuned Mercedes SLS

Viliyana Filipova — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 19:47:07 +0000

The German tuning firm Kicherer continues to work hard on Mercedes SLS. She presented the project evolved version of its 63 Supersport, in whose name the initials were added to GT. The standard 6.2-liter, V8 engine of the Mercedes SLS, whose power in Developing the previous Kicherer was increased from 571 h.p. to 610 h.p.. already has 630 h.p.. and its maximum torque is 700 Nm. Increased with 20 h.p. performance is achieved through modifications to the control unit of the unit and exhaust system, and the final result is acceleration from 0-100 km/h for 3.5 sec and develop a maximum speed of 320 km/h. Mercedes SLS 63 Supersport GT boasts also a height adjustable suspension that can lower the car by 30 millimeters. Hand wheels are handmade and dimensions are 20 inches front and 21 inches rear wheels. Unlike the previous three projects on Kicherer Mercedes SLS, in which similar changes were made in the exterior, with SLS 63 Supersport GT they are different, the most significant when it is in the radiator grille that stands among other things a little rough.

Porsche Panamera 4S tuned by Schmidt Revolution

Viliyana Filipova — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 22:35:08 +0000

The number of tuning companies, decided to demonstrate its capabilities on the Porsche Panamera, continues to grow at incredible rates, as they were joined by little-known Schmidt Revolution. The German tuners have used a base modification Panamera 4S, whose 4.8-liter V8 engine with increased power from 400 h.p. to 425 h.p. and maximum torque 535 Nm already reached from 500 Nm in standard modification. The increased productivity is achieved by preprogrammed software management and a sports exhaust system, such pleasures cost 990 EUR and 590 EUR. From Schmidt Revolution are also equipped with Porsche Panamera 4S electronic suspension module, which reduces clearance of 40 mm and 22-inch wheels. The first feature is available at a modest 390 EUR, but the second will have to dig a whole 4,900 EUR.

Mercedes SLR 722 Black Arrow

Viliyana Filipova — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 22:19:41 +0000

The production of the Mercedes SLR has long been discontinued, but that does not interfere with the tuning companies continue to surprise us with impressive adjustments to supercar. By edo Competition for example, have decided to release more heated SLR 722 Edition. They called their creation Black Arrow, which is perhaps the most appropriate name in this case. The main color is matte black machine, of which 722 credits background stand and a few ornaments in red. The appearance is complemented by a black 21-inch wheels and interior are combined leather, alcantara and carbon. Edo Competition engineers devoted particular attention to the 5.4-liter, V8 engine of the Mercedes SLR 722, whose output is standard 650k.s. allowing the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h for 3.7 sec, 0-200 km/h for 10.6 sec and a top speed of 335 km/h. In units of Mercedes SLR 722 Black Arrow are modified compressor, management software and exhaust system, resulting in increased power to accurately 722 h.p. and increase maximum torque of 780 to 890 Nm. Due to the improvements in the German machine, it is now able to accelerate from 0-100 km/h for 3.4 sec and from 0 to 300 km/h. for 24.5 sec and the maximum speed that develops is 345 km/h.

Anderson Germany with tuning program for Ferrari 458 Italia

Viliyana Filipova — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 10:19:16 +0000

If we chart the most active tuning company for the past 12 months, then surely in the top three will enter Germans Anderson Germany, which this week except for tuning your Aston Martin DBS, we learn with your project Ferrari 458 Italia. Will hardly be surprised to learn that Anderson Germany have chosen black for the exterior and interior of the car, there are only brakes and edges of the interior floor mats, which are yellow. The machine has received the name Ferrari 458 Italia Black Carbon Edition, which comes from the color of the car and the presence of certain elements of composite material. The car has also received new 21-inch wheels, side air vents and diffuser in the rear bumper. When did the interior layout combines leather, Alcantara and carbon fiber. Anderson Germany have not gone through and 4.5-liter, V8 engine Ferrari 458 Italia, whose power has increased from 570 h.p. to 623 h.p. through a new exhaust system and reprogrammed management software.

Koenigsegg CCR tuned by edo Competition

Viliyana Filipova — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 08:42:46 +0000

If you think the Koenigsegg CCR is the perfect sports car, which does not lack anything, it seems you’re not a post with the guys tuning company edo Competition. The German specialists have developed the so-called EVO package 817, which is concentrated in a 4.7-liter, V8 engine. His Rotrex compressors are modified, ECU-it is reprogrammed and the gearbox has received several amendments to withstand greater loads. As a result of the changes, the power unit is increased from standard 827 891k.s. but inexplicably dropped the maximum speed to 390 km/h, and note that the record of a standard Koenigsegg CCR 394 km/h. However, by edo Competition argue that elaboration of these cars offer better acceleration, but did not mention specific data that is held in. more stable on the road. The interior of the Koenigsegg CCR with 817 EVO package boasts a number of changes including a redesigned center console, a modern multimedia system with Alcantara upholstery and other extras.

VATH presented tuning program for Mercedes CL 500

Viliyana Filipova — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 13:06:43 +0000

The German tuning company VATH presented his sports program and the Mercedes CL 500, after more than a year before doing so hot and modification CL 65 AMG. Note that it comes to Developing the CL 500 before the facelift, which means that the tuning is right on the old 5.5-liter, V8 engine with a power 388 h.p., not the new 4.6-liter, V8, turbo, generating 435 h.p. The experts from VATH cars are equipped with new camshafts, exhaust system, stainless steel, catalytic converters and air filter, resulting in performance 5.5-liter engine was increased to 454 h.p. and 600 Nm. From VATH not yet reveal the full dynamic qualities of them tuned Mercedes CL 500, mentioning only that have limited speed of 290 km/h, besides the above amendments have added fuel coolers and oil, which will further improve the efficiency. Although there are no pictures of the interior in the press release states that it has a carbon fiber trim, steering wheel, special floor mats with logo VATH and calibrated to 360 km/h. speedometer, which in turn speaks to the true potential of the machine. The outer body kit the car is identical to the elaboration of the CL 65 AMG, but a person other 20-inch wheels. In addition, engineers have made modifications VATH suspension and braking system.

BMW 7-Series was tuned by Mansory

Viliyana Filipova — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 10:25:21 +0000

The Swiss tuning company Mansory has decided to “beautify” Bavarian sedan BMW 7-Series, or at least make it as understanding the founder and Kuron Mansor. The car has been very aggressive front bumper with integrated LED lights in it and carbon eyebrows, which sit a little rough, but probably Mansory customers will like it because they like the same style.
Radiator grille has been replaced with carbon, of any material are also made new roof spoiler and trunk. See modified rear bumper with integrated diffuser in it and four custom tip of the exhaust system. The appearance of the car is complemented by 22-inch alloy wheels and interior layout are to use high-quality leather, alcantara, wood and carbon fiber. Furthermore, there is a new drive, but Mansory claim that can satisfy every desire of customers for equipment.
Engine tuning modifications available for 750i and 760Li. In the 4.4-liter, V8 engine of the first power is increased from 408 to 490 h.p. and maximum torque – from 600 to 720 Nm and 6.0-liter “heart” of the second hand has delivered 640 h.p. and 920 Nm over the standard 544 h.p. and 750 Nm.