Archive for the ‘Tuning’ Category

Preview: Nissan 370Z by Matchless Crowd Racing (MCR)

Tuesday, January 6th, 2009

2009 NIssan 370z by MCRJust under a week before the car is scheduled to be publicly introduced at the Tokyo Auto Salon, initial photographs of the bespoke 2009 Nissan 370Z have been made available by the Japanese tuner Matchless Crowd Racing (MCR).

The modifications of the 370Z consists of MCR sports exhaust system made of titanium, bespoke front spoiler, rear spoiler, rear wing, side steps, and bespoke wheels supplied by Enkei and dressed in Yokohama tires. All of the parts, excluding the rear wing and wheels, come in either carbon fiber or fiberglass. Other optional upgrades would include a brake system kit, ECU tuning, and a sport muffler. Photo gallery after the jump!

(more…)

Tags:, , , , , , , ,
No Comments »

Gemballa releases Tornado Cayenne GTS Limited Edition

Tuesday, January 6th, 2009

emballa Tornado Cayenne GTS Limited EditionGemballa, the well-known tuning specialist of Porsche, will be coming out with a complete product line of its current kit patterned on the first concept of the ‘Tornado’ Cayenne GTS. The Tornado production models will be limited to 50 units and will come in two distinct variants with three levels of tuning.

The inspiration for the appearance of the big SUV comes directly from the remarkable Carrera GT supercar which comes with alloy wheels of five spokes, front bumpers with large air vents, a hood made of carbon fiber, a wide-view sunroof, a built-in rear diffuser and the latest taillight design. In addition, some of the revisions done required fresh intercoolers, an ECU uprate and a high-flow exhaust system.There are two Tornado models that will make it to the market: GTS and GTR. In the GTR model, which was almost exclusively built for performance, Gemballa got rid of almost all of its luxury elements and transformed the AWD SUV into an RWD, thereby cutting down overall weight by a whopping 250 kilograms! Compared to the GTS’s 495 hp, the GTR can, contingent on buyer requirement, generate three potency levels of 542 hp, 641 hp and 740 hp. Photo gallery after the jump!

(more…)

Tags:, , , , , , , ,
No Comments »

Nissan GT-R receives Blitz BRW09 MAG wheels

Tuesday, January 6th, 2009

Nissan GT-R BlitzThe Nissan GT-R limited forged magnesium BRW09 MAG wheels lineup have been opened and made available by Blitz. These are offered in a variety of models such as Metal Silver color in sizes 20×9.5 inches +38 offset front and 20×10.5 inches +18 offset rear.

Wheels made from magnesium are extremely light, and in this instance the BRW09 MAG front wheels each only weigh 9.65kg and the rear 10.65kg each resulting in 2kg weight savings on each wheel. It was likewise made public by Blitz that they will be present at the Tokyo AutoSalon along with several of their demo vehicles which includes the Blitz GT-R. The Blitz Evo X, and Blitz Toyota IQ will also be showcased besides a lineup of components. Photos after the jump!

(more…)

Tags:, , , , , ,
No Comments »

Oettinger S350 upgrades the Audi S3 to 350 hp

Tuesday, January 6th, 2009

Oettinger S350 Audi S3The popular German tuner, Oettinger, showcased their latest tuning series for the Audi S3 8P designated as the S350 which can produce 350 hp and 470 Nm of torque. Oettinger’s tuning package include AWD as standard along with its sports suspension and rim/rubber mixture resulting in a quite significant enhancement to vehicle handling dynamics.

The engine modifications of the S350 are: Oettinger turbocharger, recalibration of the engine management via Directport, v-max limiter open, motorsport catalytic converter, front- and main silencer, rear silencer and a high pressure fuel pump. Other modifications were added to improve seamless design and boost aerodynamics of the vehicle plus new stainless steel exhaust systems to offer powerful exhaust audio, while sitting on adaptable sports suspension that comes with wheels reaching 19 inches in diameter. Prices are not available yet. Photos after the jump!

(more…)

Tags:, , , , , , , , ,
No Comments »

Rolls-Royce Drophead Coupe by Project Kahn

Tuesday, January 6th, 2009

Project Kahn Rolls Royce Drophead CoupeProject Khan has designed a brand new two-door variant of the Rolls-Royce solely for the purpose of attaining the greatest impact. Injected with a high level of genuine individuality, the luxurious phantom Coupe will bring to mind the long history of the Rolls-Royce tradition at the same time equipping it with modern European styling in step with the Rolls Royce philosophy.

Riding a Project Kahn Phantom DHC to any high-profile event guarantees a head-turning anticipation of whose coming out of its doors. The vehicle is huge with a length in excess of 18 feet and a height in excess of 5 feet. Sportiveness is not the objective of this unique vehicle. It was designed for the highest luxurious privacy for those who require them. Everything in the interior exists for one sole purpose – to spoil the occupant. The main elements of the phantom Coupe are discriminatingly beautiful. The rims have been so created so as to receive the original center cap and have a scrupulous diamond polish in every spoke, and the inside is just extremely breathtaking. The latest 9.5 X 22 inch Kahn Dark Mist Rolls Royce rim is subtle, and offers OE attachment with advanced styling. This seamlessly compliments the Rolls Royce. Now buyers of the Rolls Royce Coupe can attest to the excitement of passion and extravagant attractiveness of the wonderful designs of Afzal Kahn. More photos after the jump!

(more…)

Tags:, , , , , , ,
No Comments »

Shadow Sports Design upgrades the Nissan GT-R

Monday, January 5th, 2009

Nissan GT-R by Shadow Sports DesignAs the 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon coming up over the horizon, Japanese tuning companies are emerging out of the woodwork with a horde of bespoked Nissan GT-Rs. Presently, the most current Japanese tuner to fiddle with the potent GT-R is Shadow Sports Design, a firm being led by Masami Kageyama, an ex-Nissan racing driver.

Despite the fact that the complete list of revisions has yet to be unveiled, Shadow Sports has made available some pictures of a bespoke GT-R that it intends to reveal at the forthcoming event in Tokyo. Its surface in white, the Shadow Sports Design GT-R highlights several aerodynamic alterations intended to enhance handling and downforce. At the front end of the vehicle are featured a fresh carbon-fiber front spoiler, with incorporated ducts to aid in cooling the disc brakes. Present also is a big carbon-fiber wing at the back for extra downforce and enhanced handling, even though the already impressive cornering ability of Nissan GT-R will be quite difficult to equal. More details and photos after the jump!

(more…)

Tags:, , , , , , , , , ,
No Comments »

Nissan bringing the Nismo S-Tune 370Z in U.S. by June this year

Saturday, January 3rd, 2009

Nismo 370Z S-Tune PackIt was announced by Nissan that they will be making available the Nismo S-Tune 370Z by June this year. Buyers in the US are not particularly honored with all the finest that Japan could offer, and when reports like this are heard, enthusiasts welcome it with outstretched arms.

There are presently no details yet on whether or not Nissan will be restricting the supply of S-Tune versions manufactured or if they will be making available the Nismo product range for customers seeking to combine parts for their most current Z.More details regarding the official info and pricing here. Photo gallery after the jump!

(more…)

Tags:, , , , , , , , , ,
No Comments »

9ff Vantage GTR takes the Porsche Cayenne a step further

Saturday, January 3rd, 2009

9ff Vantage GTR - Porsche CayenneIn the search of toppiling records of peak speed, 9ff has demonstrated itself as a serious contender however the series of the German tuner’s revisions for Porsches goes through the whole scale from gentle to the most aggressive. In this instance, the most belligerent includes the 9ff Vantage GTR.

It is patterned on the Cayenne SUV except the 9ff sport utility packs great potency. With an enormous power of 725 hp, the Vantage GTR lets other vehicles eat its dust as it leaves them far behind. To harmonize the power yield, 9ff has created a bodywork for the Cayenne that is Tumbler-commendable with menacing matte black finish, and is obviously even providing a modified front end as a substitute for the factory variant’s angular headlights with 911 circular ones. Photo gallery after the jump!

(more…)

Tags:, , , , , , , , , , , ,
No Comments »

Preview: Hamann upgrades the Bentley Continental GT Speed

Saturday, January 3rd, 2009

Hamann Bentley Continental GT SpeedAlthough some of us still celebrating 2009 it seems that the guys from Hamann, the well-known German tuner, wanted to be the first company from the tuning world to present their new products: the new performance upgrades for the Bentley Continental GT Speed.

The new programme includes a new front bumper, new side sills, a new rear trunk spoiler and a new rear bumper featuring a 4-pipe exhaust system as well as a new air diffuser. The kit is completed by the new set of multi-spoke black wheels! Unfortunately, for the moment this is the only data we have but as soon as we will find out something we will let you know! Photo gallery after the jump!

(more…)

Tags:, , , , , , , , , ,
No Comments »

2010 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 revealed

Friday, January 2nd, 2009

2010 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500The latest 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 provides the most potency and sophistication ever for a Ford SVT-tuned performance Mustang with a quite a few shockers, also. “The 2010 Shelby GT500 demonstrates Ford’s continuing commitment to high-performance vehicles,” said Ford group vice president, Global Product Development, Derrick Kuzak.

“In addition to the numerous performance and refinement improvements inside and out, the 2010 Shelby GT500 based on the new Ford Mustang is an estimated 2 miles per gallon more fuel efficient on the highway. We’re proud of the many enhancements that were developed jointly by the Ford and Shelby Automobiles team last year that we’ve now incorporated into the new 2010 Shelby GT500,” said Carroll Shelby the founder of Shelby Automobiles. “Building on what we learned to create the Shelby GT500KR, this new car offers a great combination of power, handling and braking. It is truly a special car that is a great deal of fun to drive.”

The Special Vehicle Team of Ford utilized the profits generated on the 40th anniversary edition Shelby GT500KR “King of the Road” Mustangs as the starting point of performance and started from there. The design team, with an approval to the initial Shelby Cobras from the 1960s, takes those design patterns even beyond with nuanced enhancements in both the coupe and convertible, each of which brags a more sophisticated inside. “Working together on the KR, the Ford and Shelby teams developed new systems to continually improve the iconic Mustang,” explained Amy Boylan, Shelby Automobiles president. “Those lessons learned are incorporated into the 2010 Shelby GT500. This approach will help maintain Mustang’s leadership position at the front of the pack and make the ownership experience even more enjoyable.” More details and plenty of photos after the jump!

(more…)

Tags:, , , , , , , , , , ,
No Comments »

Nissan GT-R by Power Enteprise

Friday, January 2nd, 2009

Power Enteprise Nissan GT-RPower Enterprise broke their silence this week and made public their product range consisting of one new development that goes beyond the limits of what has been attained up to this point. Top of the list in the lineup is the 35GTR 560 hp kit.

This consists of the Power Enterprise P-Map ECU, PWR Air Impulse II air filters and intake piping kit. Apparently, this kit is good for 560 hp when fixed to a regular Nissan GT-R. Following is the 35GTR 600 hp kit which highlights once more, the P-Map ECU, PWR Air Impulse II air filters and intake piping kit. It also puts in the PWR Supersonic Titanium 89mm diameter exhaust, and uprated wastegate actuators. There is also another secret project Power Enterprise have been working on to be revealed at Tokyo AutoSalon in January, the Power Enterprise Four Charger System. Power Enterprise has added two Rotrex C30-94 superchargers to the already twin-turbo VR38DETT creating a double twin-charged system. VR38DETTRR right!? Supplementing the double twin-charged powerplant system is uprated PWR 650cc fuel injectors, a 35GTR 600 hp kit including a few other bespoke items. Sufficient for 650hp it is intended for maximum mid-range torque for work on circuit time attack. The demo vehicle will be at Tokyo AutoSalon beginning the 9th of January.

(more…)

Tags:, , , , , , , ,
No Comments »

Triple Eight Engineering upgrades the Vauxhall Astra VXR

Friday, January 2nd, 2009

Vauxhall Astra VXR Triple Eight EngineeringThe Vauxhall Astra VXR has received a totally powerful boost thanks to Triple Eight Engineering, the specialists at the back of Fabrizio Giovanardi’s Vectra VXR that brought him to 2008 BTCC Drivers’ Championship fame. They have developed different adaptations for the Astra that are offered at Vauxhall dealerships, and fixed in