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Can Audi RS5 become more staggering than it is? Yes! MTM created tuning package for the brutal sports car.
The tuning company offers performance package, which consist of MTM V-Cantronic and sports exhaust system. The result is a top speed of 303 km/h and deeper aggressive sound.
The MTM V-Cantronic is a small additional control device, which removes the factory speed limiter of 250 or 280 km/h to 303 km/h. (more…)
Stig is … Ben Collins. This is official information. He has been identified through the High Court of London. BBC tried to block the publication of Collin’s autobiography revealing his role of The Stig for the past seven years, but their attempt failed.
The secret identity of the race driver had huge marketing success for the Top Gear publication and television show. Even in one of the episodes of the famous TV show, Michael Schumacher was dressed like the Stig and removed his helmet. (more…)
Hyundai had huge success with their i20 and now it is time to release the first image of all new ix20, which will be unveiled at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, which will start at the end of September. The ix20 is expected to go on sale in late 2010.
The company will also show the new upgraded version of i10, which is on of the most popular city cars in the world. It features set of enhancements in terms of design, specification and competiveness. (more…)
Recently, Volkswagen has introduced the new Touareg and now JE Design present their tuning package for the vehicle. The tuning package from JE Design includes Widebody-kit, aluminium wheels and lowered suspension. Furthermore, the engine is optimised to match to the aggressive exterior.
The JE Design Widebody-Kit consists of with a new sports radiator grill, front spoiler, front and back wheel arch kit, rear apron insert, roof spoiler and rear hatch blend. (more…)
Superchips are ready with another performance package specially for BMW. This time they offer a new ECU remap for the mighty 3.0 liter straight-six diesel. The engine is mounted on 3er (E90/E91/E92/E93), 5er (F10), 7er (F01), GT (F07), X5 (E70), X6 (E71).
The 2993cc BMW diesel engine originally develops around 240hp (it varies for different models) and 520Nm of torque. The effect of the ECU remap is 44bhp at 4183RPM and 90Nm of torque at 2222RPM. (more…)
Ford has pulled-off the curtain on its all-new pursuit-rated ride – the Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicle. This is the second crime-fighter from the Blue Oval this year, and the first-ever specially created Police Interceptor utility built. (more…)
Seems like Paris Motor Show 2010 will be the place where Toyota will celebrate its returning to the mini-MPV class with the debut of the all-new 2011 Toyota Verso-S. (more…)
The guys at ANDERSON GERMANY have unwrapped its latest challenging project, an exclusively luxurious, restyled and boosted Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG Black Edition. (more…)
The European version of i-MiEV full electric car will be introduced at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, which will be at Paris Expo – Porte de Versailles in Paris, France from Thursday, September 30th to Sunday, October 17th (open to the general public from Saturday, October 2nd).
The Euro-spec Mitsubishi i-MiEV will be put on sale from December of this year in 14 countries including France, the United Kingdom, Germany. (more…)
Porsche 911 Turbo is a fantastic car. It comes from the factory with 3.8 liter twin-turbo flat-six delivering staggering 500PS and 651Nm of torque between 1950 and 5000RPM and 700Nm at overboost 2100 to 4000RPM. This power is brutal, but when it is combined with perfectly adjusted suspension and enormous brakes, we have a state-of-art car.
However, Vorsteiner offers tuning package for 911 Turbo to improve its aerodynamics. It consists of a redesigned front fascia that comes with generous air intakes and only LED daytime running lights are offered . (more…)
The latest BMW 5-Series hit the market, recently. Of course, the tuning companies don’t sleep and one of them prepares styling and performance package for the F10. The project is named CLR 500 RS2.
The aerodynamics package includes new front bumper with integrated LED lights, rear bumper with diffuser, vented hood, front and rear wheel arch extensions, side skirts, rear spoiler, quad exhaust system and M-style R20, R19 Lumma Design rims. (more…)
After the idea for four-door coupe by BMW – Gran Coupe Concept, Mazda has suprised everybody with the unveiling of their Shinari Concept.
Ikuo Maeda, general manager of Mazda Motor Corporation design division commented: “This design will lead to the next generation of Mazda design and will lead to other elements.”
Mazda are targeting Shinari to the spicific market niche – the premium segment of four-door coupe cars like Aston Martin Rapide, Porsche Panamera and upcoming Fisker Karma. (more…)