Author: Victor Ivanov

  • Audi R8 V10 Racing Edition refined by Anderson Germany

    Anderson Germany has refined Audi R8 V10 by adding styling and performance packages.

    The name of the project is Racing Edition and it includes new front apron, rear diffuser, rear spoiler and mirror housings, of course, made from carbon fiber. The car stands on 19” alloys 8.5J x19” at the front and 11J x 19” at the rear fitted with ultra-performance tires for speeds above 300 km/h 235/35 ZR19 and 295/30 ZR19, respectively. (more…)

  • Skoda adds Haldex AWD system to Octavia and Superb

    Skoda will offer AWD system on a variety of its models, because they finally understood that the customers has certain needs. The fourth-generation Haldex system is much similar to those used in Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3 and TT, unlike the Torsen systems found in longitudinally-engined cars like Audi’s sedans.

    The new system will be available as an option for Superb and Octavia along with a new 2.0 liter TDI with DSG transmission. (more…)

  • Scion xB Stretched Out by Cartel King

    Scion xB was stretched by Cartel King with 48” and features suicide-style doors. Now it is a real limo with enough room to adopt a new set of audio enclosures and a TV partition.

    Because of the added weight, the tuning specialists boosted the engine with an AEM Air Intake, Cartel Straight Exhaust and a STRUP Performance Header. The chasis was upgraded, too. The limo offers a softer ride due to the Cartel Custom Air Bag system. The rear factory suspension has been re-engineered to fit the new stretched body. The vehicle features a set of 20” Demoda Aviator wheels fitted with TOYO Proxes 4 235/30/ ZR20 tires. (more…)

  • 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 – A Muscle from the future

    Dodge exhibits the 2011 Challenger SRT8 392 at 2010 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. It is powered by a new 6.4 liter HEMI V8 delivering 470hp (350kW) and 637Nm (470lb-ft) of torque. The engine is mated to a 5-speed automatic (a 6-speed manual is an option) gearbox, which transmits the power on the road through LSD at the rear wheels. The monster accelerates from 0 to 60mph in 4 seconds and the top speed is 290 km/h (180mph). The amazing results are thanks to the added variable intake manifold, multi-cylinder deactivation, and VVT technology. (more…)

  • 2011 Jaguar XFR – The Black Pearl

    2011 Jaguar XF is really a great car, but it needed a little more individuality and aggressiveness. This is the reason, why the company presents the new sporty Black Pack to improve the presence of the vehicle.

    The Black Pack includes dark-grey 20-inch Draco alloy wheels with diamond turned rims, a gloss black grille and gloss black window surrounds, the XF Black Pack is available on XF Diesel S, the 5-litre naturally aspirated petrol and XFR models, with prices starting at £950. (more…)

  • Kia Soul White Tiger Concept

    Soul White Tiger Concept is presented by KIA at the 2010 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The car is inspired by this year’s Asian Lunar year animal (the Tiger) and features all-white exterior with one-of-a-kind tiger-themed graphics and a contrasting jet black leather interior.

    The Concept is based on Soul + (Plus) and includes fog lamps, body colored bumpers, sport spoiler, black fender vents, rear bumper cat claw applique and alloy fuel door.

    The car stands on white 18” alloys fitted with low-resistant tires to improve fuel consumption. (more…)

  • Tuned Honda CR-Zs at the 2010 SEMA Auto Show

    Honda presented whole bunch of tuned CR-Zs at the 2010 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Actually, the vehicles are twelve and they will boast huge rims, sport packages and a lot of horse power under the bonnets.

    One of the most interesting is the CR-Z MUGEN, which includes an aggressive body kit, a revised grille, a big rear wing and 17” aluminum wheels.

    The interior has an aluminum shift knob and a unique serial-number plaque. The car will be limited to just 300 units and the first cars will be available to buy in the spring of 2011. (more…)

  • SSang Yong Korando – full details

    Korando is specially designed to meet the needs of the European market. The crossover from Ssang Yong features 2WD and 4WD systems, 2.0 liter diesel engine, which blends efficient fuel economy and high performance. Korando also can be ordered with both – manual and automatic transmissions. Finally, it offers class-leading towing capacity of two tonnes.

    Furthermore, Korando offers extreme safety featuring ESP, HBA, HSA, ARP, ESS, EPS and much more. (more…)

  • ZiL Concept – another russian failure

    Russian cars are famous with their bad characteristics. Everything on four wheels, which comes from Russia is disaster. However, they still try to create a good vehicle and this is one of the latest projects of Zavod imeni Likhachova – ZiL. The name of the car is ZiL Concept (how original).

    At first glance, Zil Concept looks rather awful. It has no rear window and features sharp edges and corners – something „common” for 21th century. (more…)

  • Yaris GT-S Club Racer – metal hornet

    Yaris GT-S Club Racer boasts carbon fiber hood, Racing Lifestyle fender flares, and 13” Jongbloed wheels with Goodyear Eagle Sports Car Special drag slicks.

    The small Toyota is powered by a 1.5 liter four-cylinder engine with 145hp at 7200RPM. The power is boosted thanks to a a K&N air intake, a DC Sports header, and Rebello Racing Engines camshafts and cylinder head work to name a few.  A Mishimoto radiator and Coast Fabrication Ultra Lightweight racing muffler were also added. (more…)

  • RK Collection Toyota Camry NASCAR Edition at the SEMA

    The RK Collection Toyota Camry NASCAR Edition makes its official debut at the 2010 SEMA Show. 

    This is a special version two-door Camry NASCAR Edition, which was developed by RKC featuring TRD.

    It is powered by 5.8 liter TRD NASCAR V8 engine with 680hp at 8500RPM. It is mated to a Tremic T-56 Magnum six-speed manual transmission with a Ram dual-disc street clutch. (more…)

  • Toyota Tundra Sportsman at 2010 SEMA

    Toyota Tundra Sportsman is based on 2011 Tundra Double Cab 4×4 with some additional modifications such as TRD Rock Warrior Package and 5.7-liter V8 with a six-speed automatic transmission.

    The package is an 86 square foot platform that can be used for hunting. Furthermore, the vehicle is lifted with 3” to accommodate enormous ATX 18” Teflon-coated wheels fitted onto 33” x 12.5” Nitto Mud Grapplers.

    The interior boasts a weather station and GPS system. (more…)