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Edo Competition LP 710 Christian Audigier Limited Edition based on Lamborghini Murcielago LP640

Monday, December 22nd, 2008

Edo Competition LP710 Christian Audigier Edition - Lamborghini MurcielagoThe latest addition from Edo Competition is the Limited Edition Edo LP710! Based on the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 the vehicle was modified in cooperation with Christian Audigier, known for its luxury clothing label exemplified by the sparking skull and pirate themes. As you can see these themes are shown on the exterior of the vehicle but also at the interior where the designer applied them on the seats, door panels and center console. According to the manufacturer there will be built only 5 vehicles from this series each custom made for their lucky owners.

Regarding the vehicle, this received some modifications to the engine, which was boosted to 710 hp and 700 Nm of torque (516 ft-lb), aerodynamics, exhaust system, 19 inch wheels and high performance tires (225/35 ZR 19 Continental V-max in the front and 325/30 ZR 19 Continental V-max in the rear). With these modifications the vehicle sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.2 seconds, the 200 km/h (124 mph) barrier is reached in 10 seconds while the top speed is 360+ km/h (224+ mph). NET price: €495,000 or $690,000. Photo gallery after the jump!

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Edo Competition takes the Porsche Cayenne GTS to another level

Saturday, November 15th, 2008

Edo Competition Porsche Cayenne GTSUsually the SUVs are built in order to offer a higher satisfaction on the road and off-road, but not the Porsche Cayenne GTS…This vehicle, as the name says it, is built for speed and for new sensations, but what if you improve it? Edo Competition did this and our verdict was simple: Bring it on! The new programme for the Porsche Cayenne GTS sends a clear message: More power!

With the help of the new-flow catalytic converters, performance air filter inserts and some ECU tweaking the engine was boosted from 405 hp to an impressive 450 hp (332 kW) and 530 Nm of torque (391 ft-lb) at 3,800 rpm. With these number the Cayenne GTS can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 6.4 seconds and has a top speed of 270 km/h (168 mph). More details and photos after the jump!

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