Recently well known tuning company Gemballa was declared bankrupt, and inability to cope financially without the owner Uwe Gembala, who disappeared mysteriously at the beginning of the year. It’s pretty sad not only because of the disappearance of Uwe, but that will no longer see its unique cars. Nevertheless, one of the main figures in the Gemballa has decided to base his own tuning company in the UK, it is ready with plans for its first project. The company is called Merdad, and the first car that’s been cast is the new Porsche Cayenne Turbo, with this idea is not only a vehicle to get aggressive aerodynamics package, but to become a two-door. For the moment everything is just a draft and the images you see are computer, but certainly soon will be realized. Besides aesthetic changes, Porsche Cayenne Turbo will receive improvements in 4.4-liter engine, power is expected to reach about 750 h.p.

Tuning firm favorite of rich men, Mansory, introduced a new sports program for the Porsche 911 Turbo (997) makes more people turn after the car when they pass along. Swiss stressed exclusively outside of the car, according to them he has the typical nature of racing cars. Besides giving a different appearance of the 911 Turbo, aerodynamic package contributes to greater stability at high speeds. The sport coupe has received a lot of carbon elements, including hood, front bumper lip, side air intakes and rear spoiler. Rims may have a size 20 or 21 inches, they are available for models Cayman and Boxster. The interior is completely in the style of tuning the appearance of the Porsche 911 Turbo, as decorative elements are made of carbon fiber and leather seats can be customized according to personal preferences of the client. Mansory engineers have made improvements in engine performance, and have replaced the exhaust manifold and silencers.
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Motor Show in New York in April, will debut renewed BMW X5, which has undergone minor cosmetic changes, but the contrast has received new and upgraded units, all with a turbocharger. Front bumper of the car has acquired a new look, thanks to larger air vents and other positioning halogen lamps. The rear bumper was also modified as impressive are embedded in it ends trapezoidal exhaust system. The interior of the BMW X5 has suffered no change, but offered few new colors of leather upholstery and decorative elements mat Satin Silver. For the appearance of the car you already are available and colors Deep Sea Blue, Platinum Grey and Sparkling Bronze. Renewed BMW X5 will be offered in Europe with four engines. Most powerful xDrive50i modification we rely on the familiar 7-Series, 5-Series GT and X6 gasoline 4.4-liter V8 biturbo unit. He has a power 407 h.p. and maximal torque reaches 600 Nm. As is available in the Band 1 750-4 500 rev/min. It X5 accelerates from 0-100 km/h for 5.5 sec. Another modification is gasoline xDrive35i, where a six-cylinder petrol engine. He is working 2 979 cubic cm volume and is equipped with technology TwinPower Turbo, High Precision Injection and VALVETRONIC, as its output is 306 h.p. and 400 Nm of torque. More is available at 1 200 rev/min. With this unit car accelerates from 0-100 km/h for 6.8 sec.
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The Swiss tuning company Sportec showed its latest version of the Porsche 911 Turbo, which is decorated with a number of changes to the engine, aerodynamics and the chassis and suspension. The most powerful version of the car has 580 h.p. This means acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 338 km/h. However, for the not so crazy people and units has “only” with 530 h.p. modification of the Stage 1. Stage 4 is the tip where it comes to 580 k. village and 765 Nm of maximum torque. To achieve this, engineers reprogrammed engine electronics, put two of its turbines, and changed the exhaust system. There is a sports air filter and a better clutch. For better dynamics are complicated by Sportec 6-stroke braking, discs with a size of 350 to 380 mm. There are, of course, a new sports suspension with harder springs and dampers.
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Enco is not as popular as some other German tuners, but his projects speak well for him. About a year ago the company presented very impressive Developing the Porsche Cayenne Turbo, but now she has made and its improved version. Last year’s 550 GT Biturbo has power 550 h.p. and a maximum torque of 730Nm. but apparently engineers are Enco else work on more popular on the Porsche SUV and were able to achieve spectacular results. The new car is called the Gladiator 700 GT Biturbo, as the name fits him great. In this power unit is increased to 730 h.p. a maximum torque of 850Nm already reached. The machine is able to accelerate from 0-100 km/h for only 4.5 sec and to develop a maximum speed of 290 kilometers per hour. To ensure optimum reliable suspension of 2.5-ton “Gladiator” from Enco it is equipped with a powerful braking, which are 12-piston caliper with 410 millimeters. front discs and 4-piston caliper with 380 millimeters. rear discs. Wheel does have a size 23 inches and are painted black and red color combination as is anywhere in the car.
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