Category: Nissan
Posted by: nektotigra on 05/09/08
The new Nissan R35 GT-R has only been unveiled recently, but the sports car already received a fresh tuning package from Nissan's own NISMO performance division. As usual, the kit will reduce the vehicle's weight and will improve its handling.
Category: Mercedes-Benz
Posted by: nektotigra on 05/09/08
Right after revealing its Evo tuning kit for the Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG super coupe, the German under-dog tuner Kicherer presented its tuning package for the Mercedes C320 CDI 4Matic station wagon.
Category: BMW
Posted by: nektotigra on 04/09/08
Known for its body kits for the Mercedes-Benz CL, Bentley Continental GT and Lexus IS-F, the Japanese tuning specialist Wald International finally paid its attention to BMW's main moneymaker -- the 2009 3 Series E90!
Category: Subaru
Posted by: nektotigra on 04/09/08
Subaru plans to charge as low as $24,995 and $25,595 respectively for the four-door and the five-door versions of its 2009 Subaru WRX sports car, which will target the latest Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart sports car. Sporting a retuned 2.5-liter flat-four engine with 265 hp and 244 lb.-ft. of torque, the car is only slightly more expensive over the last year model, but features an increase of 41 hp and 18 lb-ft over the 2008 WRX.
Category: Audi
Posted by: nektotigra on 03/09/08
With its zero to 60mph acceleration time of only 4.6 seconds, the new Audi Signature Series S5 tuning package from Stasis easily kicks back sides of such prominent players as the BMW 650i, Lexus IS-F and even the Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate sports wagon.
Category: Dodge
Posted by: nektotigra on 03/09/08
While not as extremist as the an in-house tuned Dodge Challenger drag race package, the new SRT8 tuned by Hurst and set to be unveiled during the next SEMA show, will nevertheless feature a formidable 500hp engine and will still be a totally street-legal car.
Category: Ferrari
Posted by: nektotigra on 01/09/08
Citing substantial customers' demand (about 10 percent of those buying a Ferrari insist on equipping it with a manual gearbox), Ferrari finally promised to add an optional manual transmission to its upcoming California convertible. Base model will still be equipped with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Category: Bugatti
Posted by: nektotigra on 01/09/08
Bugatti will offer four more color schemes to the Bugatti Veyron Fbg par Hermès' original -and quite a hideous one for a supercar- Ebony and Brick combination. Designed by Gabriele Pezzini, the car celebrates 80 years of partnership between Bugatti and French design house Hermes.
Category: AMG
Posted by: nektotigra on 31/08/08
Although some people may consider tuning the beautiful Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG an act of sacrilege, Kicherer, a German tuning specialist, apparently has a dissenting opinion on this case. Its new Evo kit increases the coupe's available power from 518hp to 560hp and its peak torque also jumps from 465 lb-ft to slightly more impressive 495 lb-ft (670Nm).
Category: Rolls-Royce
Posted by: nektotigra on 31/08/08
One man's loss is another man's gain. Looks like the guys from the oil-reach nations gained so much recently, that even an ultra-expensive car like the Rolls-Royce Phantom is not considered a piece of luxury there. Okay, no problem. There goes the bespoke Rolls-Royce Phantom Peony special edition super-limmo.
Category: Others
Posted by: nektotigra on 31/08/08
Koenigsegg, the Swedish exotic car manufacturer, is reportedly planning to jump into the four-door-supercar bandwagon, joining the likes of Aston Martin Rapide, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte and the Porsche Panamera grand tourer. Set to be unveiled as a prototype model at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, the, err, family supercar will feature a 700hp V8 engine and lots of carbon fiber.
Category: Others
Posted by: nektotigra on 31/08/08
The British Jetstream exotic car maker has finally commenced building its SC250 light sports roadster. Although designed for the track exploits, the car is nevertheless absolutely street-legal and, with its water-fed heating system, is even suitable for all-weather driving.
Category: Chevrolet
Posted by: nektotigra on 31/08/08
Ford's components supplier Blue Fusion is going to unveil its Chevrolet Corvette C6-based Rossi 66 sports car at the upcoming 2008 SEMA show set to be held November 4 - November 7, 2008 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Category: Audi
Posted by: nektotigra on 31/08/08
Let's face it: unlike most recent Audi's, the 2009 Audi Q5 compact SUV is so dull and uninspiring you can crack your jaw yawning. So, it's no wonder that some respected tuners are eager to introduce a body kit or two to give the crossover more interesting look. The German Abt Sportsline tuning house does the fit with mixed results.
Category: Rolls-Royce
Posted by: nektotigra on 31/08/08
The Italian coachbuilder has finally revealed its one-off Pininfarina Hyperion cabriolet. The car, which is based on the luxury Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe, is built to order by a RR's aficionado Roland Hall.
Category: Honda
Posted by: nektotigra on 31/08/08
The price includes the $670 destination charge and applies to the base model with a 5-speed manual gearbox mated to a standard for the whole range 117hp, 1.5-liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine. Replacing the manual with a five-speed automatic will increase the 2009 Honda Fit's price tag to more impressive $16,020, but at the same time will improve its fuel economy rating from 27/33/29 mpg in the city/highway/combined cycles to 28/35/31 mpg respectively.
Category: Porsche
Posted by: nektotigra on 26/08/08
The famous Porsche 911 GT2 supercar has received yet another tuning kit making it even more powerful. The Swiss made Sportec SP750 program consists of a four stage power upgrade, an aero kit, new wheels, as well as chassis and suspension tuning.
Category: Smart
Posted by: nektotigra on 26/08/08
First presented in March 2008 at the Geneva motor show, the Smart ForTwo Special Edition Limited Two will arrive to the U.K. market on the first day of September. Soon available as a coupe and a cabrio, this highly limited edition Smart will start as low as £9575 and £11,525 respectively.
Category: Buick
Posted by: nektotigra on 25/08/08
The 2010 Buick LaCrosse, which is very important for the brand, will be built on the completely new Epsilon II platform suitable to create both front and all-wheel drive cars. Although GM plans to share it among the 2009 Opel Insignia, 2010 Saab 9-5, 2011 Saturn Aura and 2012 Chevy Malibu, the new LaCrosse will be the first to showcase the new architecture.
Category: Toyota
Posted by: nektotigra on 19/08/08
In a desperate effort to save its Highlander mid-size SUV, Toyota has officially announced that the 2009 MY car will get a new, more fuel-efficient engine. Producing only 187 hp and 186 lb-ft of torque, it will be just a shadow of current Highlander's 3.5-liter V6 VVT-i engine capable of producing up to 270 hp 248 pound-feet of torque.
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