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German tuning firm MTM has done some remarkable work over the years, taking anything from Ferraris and Porsches or even dropping two engines into an Audi TT. Now, the engineers at MTM have worked their magic on the Dutch-built Spyker C8 Double 12S - the special road-going variant of the C8 Double 12R Le Mans racer. The Spyker C8 Double 12S was already a strong performer when it was envisaged at the factory, with performance figures that would rival most supercars from the major Italian marques. Featuring almost 600hp (448kW) in its most potent form, and 400hp (298kW) in its more toned down...
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Ugur Sahin Design Teams Up With Mallett For 999-HP Corvette Z03Ugur Sahin, the Dutch-based designer of the previous Ferrari Dino study, has plans to put one of his latest creations, the stunning Z03 Corvette concept into production. The car looks similar to the Dino concept, as well as the Ferrari 599-based Vandenbrink GTO but is designed around a much cheaper...
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Relux makeover for the Mercedes Benz S-Class leaves mixed resultsIf you've ever wondered what might happen if you gave a $100,000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class to a group of blind school-children, German tuners Relux may be able to give you a clue as to the result. Perhaps that may be a little harsh, but we're positive the design of this latest tuner S-Class will leave...
Alex Kaufmann -
eBay watch: Dodge Challenger widebody convertible by West Coast CustomsDodge may have ruled out building a convertible version of its Challenger muscle car but if you’re determined enough to purchase one then there are a score of vehicle customizers across the country willing to serve your needs, for the correct price. One such customizer is California’s...
James Martinez -
Steve Saleen to honor warranties voided by Saleen, IncAfter Steve Saleen resigned from Saleen, Inc. in 2007, the company, under its new leadership, sold the majority of its aftermarket business to MJ Acquisitions on February 2, 2009. About a month later, the new ownership decided to shut down Saleen, Inc. after selling off the supercharger...
Nelson Ireson -
Reiter Engineering shows off new GT2-class Lamborghini Gallardo race carGerman tuner Reiter Engineering specializes in taking Lamborghini models and making them formidable racing machines. Previously we've seen their work on this road-going Lamborghini Murcielago R-GT model, as well as this Gallardo GT3 Strada. The company has moved on from these two projects, and its...
Alex Kaufmann -
By now we've all probably heard of Project Kahn, a British outfit that specializes in customizing certain models from prestige automotive brands such as Aston Martin, Ferrari and Mercedes Benz among others. Now, the folks at Kahn have unveiled their latest transformation, this time taking the Bentley Continental Flying Spur and creating some subtle changes to alter the appearance and driving characteristics of the saloon. In creating the Project Kahn Bentley Continental Flying Spur, preserving and enhancing the elegance of the original model was a top priority. Recognizing that Bentley may...
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Hamann’s Imperator adds power and presence to the already impressive GT SpeedGerman tuner and custom coachbuilder Hamann is perhaps best known for its work with BMW's machines, but now it has unveiled a new kit for the Bentley Continental GT and GT Speed. Called the Imperator, designers have completely reconstructed the front-end of the car for the latest addition to...
Alex Kaufmann -
MTM takes on KTM's X-BowKTM's X-Bow doesn't really need any help to be extreme. It is born that way. But MTM wasn't satisfied, so they took their tuning ways to the car's engine and brakes to make it even more of a trackday star. The standard X-Bow only sports a 240hp (179kW) four-banger but it's strapped to a lightweight...
Alex Kaufmann -
MTM builds Audi TTS to 380hpAudi's TT platform has shown some seriously long legs, running in updated but still very familiar form from its debut in 1999 to the present. Now it's showing even more potential remains with the upgraded TTS and TT-RS models. But even that's not enough for the aftermarket, and MTM has answered the...
Alex Kaufmann -
Vorsteiner lifts aerodynamic efficiency of the BMW M3 SedanCalifornian tuner Vorsteiner has just announced the firm’s latest aerodynamic kit for the BMW M3 Sedan. Like its earlier work with Porsche and Mercedes Benz models, Vorsteiner’s new aerodynamic accessories are all made from lightweight dry carbon-fiber to keep weight to a minimum while...
Ralph Hanson -
Heico Sportiv upgrades full Volvo XC60 lineupSpecialist Volvo tuner Heico Sportiv has just come out with what it’s claiming is the world's first complete upgrade program for the Volvo XC60. The program alters both the internal and external features of the car, with various engine upgrades for the different trim levels of the XC60. When...
Alex Kaufmann -
German tuning firm Cargraphic has launched a new performance upgrade for the V8 Vantage that sees improvements in power, handling, and design. The company’s engineers have modified the 4.5 litre V8 engine to raise peak power from 426hp (313kW) to 466hp (342kW), as well as increasing peak torque by an additional 24lb-ft (32Nm). This reduces the car’s 0-100 km/h to a sub-5 second reading. A new throttle map, combined with the increase in torque, also make the engine more responsive throughout the rev range. A new driver-adjustable suspension system, which lowers the car up to 20mm...
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B&B takes the lid off 500hp Volkwagen EosVolkswagen's Eos is something of a misfit - more luxurious than most of VW's lineup, but not as nice as the A5 Cabrio, and not quite powerful enough from the factory to run with the likes of the Mercedes and BMW competition. But it's definitely a step ahead of most of the American and Japanese...
Alex Kaufmann -
N2A Motors working on modern Stingray coachbuilt carWe all have a soft spot in our hearts for at least one type of car, though it's different for each of us. For some, it's a mid-engine turbocharged Toyota MR-2, for others it might be an oddball Citroen DS. For a lot of people, it's the Corvette Stingray, and looking at the plans for the N2A...
Ralph Hanson -
Tiret New York and LSE Design team up for Range Rover based Tiret CoupeLand Rover's Range Rover Sport has long been a popular choice with celebrity and pop-culture icons, but with the modifications that Tiret New York and LSE Design have managed, the Tiret Coupe takes the vehicle to another level. Wider flared arches, LED lighting, 22in LSE alloy wheels and a full...
Kenneth Hall -
Brabus first off the block with complete upgrade for new Mercedes Benz E-ClassNoted for its sleek, stylish and almost stealthy modifications of Mercedes Benz vehicles, Brabus occupies a special place in the German tuner scene. Apparently that place is very special because the performance workshops is one of the first tuning firms to develop a complete upgrade package for the...
Kenneth Hall -
G-Power goes the supercharging route for new BMW X5 TyphoonGerman tuner G-Power is known for its lack of restraint when it comes to modifying BMWs – the firm’s modified M5 currently holds the title of the world's fastest street-legal sedan. Now, G-Power has turned its focus to another BMW stablemate, the X5 SUV. Known as the Typhoon, the...
Alex Kaufmann -
Porsche itself has recently gotten into the game of modifying its Cayenne SUV, so it's no wonder the vehicle has been a favorite of the tuner crowd for years. Though JE Design's latest creation may not have the exclusivity of the GTS Design Edition 3 revealed today, it does have a flavor all its own. Based on the 957 Porsche Cayenne, the JE Design Progressor is primarily an appearance upgrade program. LED daytime running lights, an aggressive front, side and rear body kit with flared and vented fender wells to house the widened track. That's right, JE Design did do some mechanical work on the...
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Opel waters down Astra OPC Nurburgring 24 endurance race car for the streetThe Astra hatch is approaching the end of its product cycle, but in the lead up to the arrival of an all-new model later this year Opel has seen fit to release one more special edition based on the sporty Coupe. Using last year’s 300hp (225kW) Nurburgring 24 Astra endurance race car as its...
Alex Kaufmann -
WAM offers V10-power with new supercharger kit for the 4.2L Audi R8German tuning company WAM, short for ‘WheelsAndMore,’ is best known for its outrageous wheel designs but the tuner has proven that it can match the big boys like Brabus and Lumma with its latest performance upgrades for the Audi R8. The package includes the tuner’s trademark...
Alex Kaufmann -
Wald adds Black Bison styling kit for Toyota’s Land CruiserJapanese tuning house Wald International has a wide range of styling and performance kits for nearly every major luxury car brand on the market, but this time the company has focused its attention on a humble Toyota, albeit one of the biggest Toyota’s ever produced. The car is the latest...
Jeremy Weber -
Mr. Norm 'Super' Challenger and Cuda enter productionOne of the highlights of last year’s SEMA Auto Show was the seriously upgraded Super Challenger modified by legendary Dodge dealer and tuner Mr. Norm. The outfit’s latest addition to its long-running ‘Super’ line of cars is based around the new Dodge Challenger, more...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Prindiville Prestige leaves no panel untouched when modifying Lamborghini’s LP-640British tuner Prindiville Prestige specialize in building one-off, bespoke vehicles designed to meet individual client's every whim no matter how demanding they may be. Prindiville Prestige even brags that it can fit out a car’s entire cabin with ostrich hide if a client so desires, but...
Kenneth Hall