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Mercedes GL 420 CDI tuned by Kicherer

Viliyana Filipova — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:29:37 +0000

With its 4.2-liter diesel engine, delivering 306 h.p. power and 700 Nm torque, Mercedes GL 420 CDI offers good performance and fuel efficiency, but there are people that its characteristics do not satisfy. For customers who wish to make GL-Class, keeping the diesel engine but the car’s dynamics do not suit, there are tuning companies willing to solve their problems. The German tuner Kicherer example, has developed the so-called GL 42 Sport Black, who also engine tuning, has received a number of other improvements in mechanics and appearance. The assembly of the vehicle is equipped with the Performance package PowerConverter, thanks to which its power grows 380 h.p. and its maximum torque is 900 Nm. Furthermore, the Kicherer engineers have optimized the reaction accelerator throttle, resulting in faster acceleration.
Kicherer GL 42 Sport Black has also received a completely new exhaust system, electronic suspension module and 22-inch wheels. The German car tuners are painted in matt black and have changed the standard steering wheel with a new one.

Wheelsandmore tuned Ferrari 458 Italia

Viliyana Filipova — Sat, 14 May 2011 11:09:22 +0000

Wheelsandmore became the latest tuning company that created Developing the Ferrari 458 Italia. The Germans have not done who knows what changes the car, as there are power increasing by just over 8% and some minor cosmetic changes. Wheelsandmore engineers have modified the control unit of the 4.5-liter, V8 engine and are fitted handmade their exhaust system. As a result, power has increased from 570 h.p. to 620 h.p., and maximum torque increased from 540 to 675 Nm. The Italian tuning horse accelerates from 0-100 km/h for 3.4 sec which means that ultimately made the car operations have no effect in this respect, since the production car is doing exactly the same way. Only an increased maximum speed, but did not mention how much. The German company also offers a putting racing stripes along the length of the car, which can be in different colors and fitted 21-inch wheels. The interior of Ferrari 458 Italia is made according to personal preferences of each customer by offering many opportunities for personalization.

Audi A7 with new tuning program from Pogea Racing

Viliyana Filipova — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 10:28:36 +0000

Audi A7 is about to become one of the favorite vehicles for Developing the tuning companies, which hardly surprises anyone. Having recently seen a program about it from ABT Sportsline, and now we are witnessing such of their compatriots Pogea Racing. The sport package car is called Seven Sins. It focuses mainly on tuning the engine, but also includes a sports exhaust system, suspension KW and 20-inch wheels. As we said, Pogea Racing have focused their efforts on aggregates and more specifically to the 3.0 TFSI petrol and two diesel versions of the 3.0 TDI. They have been modified software and sport air filters. In A7 3.0 TFSI power was increased from 296 340k.s. and maximum torque – 440 to 495Nm. Regardless of what engine tuning is carried out, the company must remove the top speed limiter, but unfortunately did not share what the dynamic qualities after their intervention. German tuners offer Developing both the 3.0 TDI Multitronic, and the 3.0 TDI Quattro S-Tronic, as you recalled that their standard capacities are respectively 204 h.p. and 242 h.p., but with the change in them, they increased to 248 h.p. and 285 h.p

Mansory showed their program for Porsche Cayenne

Viliyana Filipova — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:38:18 +0000

Although with some delay, the Swiss tuning company Mansory has finished with his athletic program for the new Porsche Cayenne, offering the possibility of optical and mechanical improvements in the German SUV. Hardly a surprise to anyone that bodykit that Mansory has developed a Porsche Cayenne is very aggressive. It is comprised of new bumpers, bonnet, extended wheel arches, side skirts, side mirror covers and rear spoiler. All elements of the aerodynamic kit made of carbon fiber and polyurethane-RIM, as the Swiss tuning company revealed that it the width of the car increases by 60 mm front and 80 mm back. Moreover, there are air suspension, which may reduce clearance by up to 45 mm. And two types of wheels available in sizes from 21 to 23 inches. The engine tuning for the moment only available in 4.8-liter, V8 engine of the Cayenne Turbo, by simply reprogramming the ECU-it, mounted larger turbochargers and new exhaust system of stainless steel. As a result, the power increases from 500 to 690 h.p. and maximum torque – from 700 to 800 Nm. Thanks to which the tuned car sprints from 0-100 km/h for 4.4 sec and developed 300 km/h.

RENNtech tuned Mercedes CLK 63 AMG Black Series

Viliyana Filipova — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:11:29 +0000

Mercedes has long ceased the production of CLK, as the model receives a new generation, known as the E-Class Coupe, but this did not prevent the RENNtech tuning company to launch a sports program for the most powerful of its modification. The new CLK 63 AMG Black Series has received a number of aerodynamic components, improved its stability on the road, they are all made of carbon fiber thanks to not have influenced the weight of the car. The front noticing more lip under the front bumper that looks standard but is actually a plane, running under the floor of the car, whose function is to optimize the air flow, thereby increasing the attractiveness to the road. Moreover, part of the air leads to the brakes and extra help for their cooling. Back, watch a new diffuser built into the bumper, which also helps increase the attractiveness and the cover is mounted massive wing-style DTM, which can be adjusted. As to the car’s engine, its power is increased by a modest 10 h.p. which rose to 517 h.p. This was achieved through new Airbox, which is also made of carbon.

Audi R8 Spyder tuned by Sport Wheels

Viliyana Filipova — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:26:32 +0000

The red is definitely not one of my favorite colors for mass cars, but when it comes to sports car as the Audi R8 Spyder, the effect can be striking. It is this color are selected German tuners Sport Wheels for the elaboration of these supercar. The tuning of Audi R8 Spyder has received a new body kit whose elements are made of carbon fiber. These are the bumpers, front lip, rear wing and diffuser. There are also quite attractive wheels with 20-inch front and 21 inches rear, which are dressed with high-performance tires Dunlop Sport Maxx. The power of the 5.2-liter V10 engine has grown from 552 to 600 h.p. and maximum torque increased from 530 to 580 Nm. For smooth suspension of elaboration car care ceramic brakes MOV’IT-CER, which is an incredible price of only 21,990 EUR. Having understood what is the value of the braking mechanisms, you probably became clear that the whole tuning package for Sport Wheels Audi R8 Spyder is incredibly expensive. It comes against the sum of 61,440 EUR, but any item can be purchased separately.

G-Power M5 Hurricane RR

Viliyana Filipova — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 10:32:14 +0000

For several days M5 Hurricane RS is the fastest production sedan in the world but it will hardly surprise anyone that the new holder of that title again was developed by G-Power. The two cars differ in their names only one point, but technically in M5 Hurricane RR lot of improvements have occurred, enabling him to develop a record 372 km/h. At the end of 2008 M5 Hurricane RS breaks record for highest speed with serial saloon, developing a 367.4 km/h from G-Power announced that it does not have full capabilities of the car and will continue work on it. The engineers of the German company managed to increase its output by a further 6.67 percent, compared with that of the M5 Hurricane RS (750 h.p.). So M5 Hurricane RR has 800 horses under the hood, thanks to acceleration from 0-100 km/h going for 4.35 sec.c from 0-200 km/h for only 9.5 sec and from 0 to 300 km/h for 25.8 sec. To achieve this performance are used even more compressors, delivering 25% more air to the engine. Furthermore, G-Power have replaced 20-inch wheels with 19-inch, and used tires are Michelin Pilot Sport.

SpeedART tuned Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Viliyana Filipova — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 04:28:06 +0000

The German tuner SpeedART spread details about his latest project, based on the Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid, which has received the name SpeedHYBRID. Tuners have made several design changes and the engine leading to more attractive appearance and enhanced dynamics without, however, increased fuel consumption and emitted CO2 emissions. From SpeedART managed to increase the power of the 3.3-liter V6 from 333 to 407 h.p. but that the motor has remained unchanged, eventually combined power of both Greg became 450 h.p. As a result of increased productivity, SpeedHYBRID accelerates from 0-100 km/h for 6.0 sec and developed 252 km/h. Note that the standard Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid accelerates from 0-100 km/h for 6.5 sec and developed 242 km/h. The tuned hybrid has also received a new exhaust system with two 100 mm nozzle issuing a hoarse sound, and customers can choose between 21 and 22-inch wheels. From SpeedART have provided a module for a decrease in clearance. For the exterior of the car is more special stickers available in light blue and the interior changes are limited to new pads, and turbo gauge with the logo of SpeedART.

New bodykit of Porsche 911 Turbo by Misha Design

Viliyana Filipova — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 23:07:31 +0000

Misha Design is a little-known tuning company in Europe, but on the other hand, is very popular in Los Angeles, among sports car owners willing to give them more personality. The experts have done a lot of changes, but only on the outside of the car, without in any way affect his mechanics. Overall, the Porsche 911 Turbo has become more muscular appearance, characteristic of American sports cars. The aerodynamic kit consists of front bumper, which resembles that of the TechArt GTStreet R, hood, side skirts, rear bumper with integrated diffuser huge and tailgate spoiler. The latter has undergone precision tests and Misha Design give assurances of greater stability at high speeds. Interestingly, all components can be used not only for 911 Turbo, but also for other versions of the Porsche 911, including convertibles. For prices, however, nothing was mentioned.

Information about Hamann BMW 5-Series GT

Viliyana Filipova — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 13:52:31 +0000

About a month before the BMW 5-Series GT to be introduced on the market last year by the tuning company Hamann has released pictures of his athletic program to model, but did not disclose details about her. It had to happen yet the exhibition in Frankfurt in September, but unfortunately by Hamann decided to keep us in suspense until yesterday and spread more technical details. The German pundits in tuning the car brand BMW has developed a model for a new aerodynamic package including front lip, side skirts, rear spoiler and a modified rear bumper. Furthermore, there is also adjustable sport suspension. As for the engine tuning, however, currently offer such Hamann only modification BMW 530d GT, which is equipped with 3.0-liter turbo. In its capacity increased from 245 to 275k.s. and the maximum torque is 620Nm. By Motronic reprogramming of the electronics. really the car is looking good, without any tuning and we just wondered what more Hamann can do, but really these guys know their job perfectly.
Now the car is much more attractive, with stronger engine and acceleration.