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  • Kahn Continues its Strong Relationship with Land Rover with the Introduction of Silver Defender Hard Top

    Kahn Land Rover Defender Hard Top Chelsea Wide Track Front ViewThe Silver Hard Top Land Rover Defender by Kahn Design has a brand new photo-session and some additional details that need to be mentioned. In fact, you can even regard it as a reinterpretation of what we have seen a month ago. Chelsea Wide Track was also included in the project, which used as a basis the Defender 2.2 TDCI Hard Top. In other words, this one will wear a full range of Chelsea Truck Company styling upgrades for a more contemporary appearance.

    Extras for the Exterior

    For easier entry inside the cabin, the tuning experts installed side steps on both sides. In addition, the front and rear received extended wheel arches with exposed bolt apertures, the sides got side and bonnet vents, while the front bumper sump guard was made some how more luxurious.

    SEE ALSO: Kahn Releases Silver Land Rover Defender Hard Top CWT 

    By the way, the front bumper is fitted with daytime running lights and shadow chrome headlights. They are positioned between the colour-matched X-Lander grille. At the opposite side we see a Chelsea Truck Company spare wheel cover.

    The new wheel arches are ‘filled’ with 18-inch Satin Black 1983 RS Defend wheels coupled with 265/65/18″ tyres.

    Luxurious Interior

    Kahn Land Rover Defender Hard Top Chelsea Wide Track Interior

    The cabin received a special attention, too. Both the front seats were substituted for more supportive Sports GTB ones trimmed in quilted and perforated leather. The steering wheel bears the hallmark of Kahn’s billet touch and there have been added vented foot pedals in machined aluminium for more engaging driving experience. At last, we can’t skip the Churchill time clock that was integrated into the dashboard.

    Any thoughts?

    Source: Kahn Design 

  • Another Essen Motor Show Debut: Meet the Falcon Based on BMW X6 M [VIDEO]

    AC Schnitzer BMW X6 M FALCON Front ViewAC Schnitzer has just debuted another vehicle at the Essen Motor Show. It is called the Falcon and it looks amazing. It is based on the BMW X6 M model and it is capable of a lot! Featuring an extensive tuning for the engine, exterior and some goodies for the interior, AC Schnitzer experts made this vehicle really stand out from the crowd.

    SEE ALSO: Essen Motor Show Welcomes the Stronger MINI JCW by AC Schnitzer [VIDEO] 

    Basically, the M-series put out there 650 horsepower (478 kW) instead of the 575 hp (423 kW). The power output is further strengthened not only by additional horses but also by throaty sound, delivered by the AC Schnitzer silencer options with “Racing” tailpipes. Precisely, for the X6 M, there are other variants of the in-house made silencer with flap control and two “Carbon Evo”, “Sport”, “Sport Black” and “Carbon Evo” tailpipes.

    FALCON Widebody Kit

    AC Schnitzer BMW X6 M FALCON Rear View

    This widening pack comprises of ten-pieces. It includes front and rear wings with the FALCON emblem, front skirt, bonnet vents, rear wing in the export version, rear diffusor, carbon rear skirt insert and rear skirt film. Furthermore, the superior SUV is lowered to the ground via suspension spring set also made by AC Schnitzer, which brings down the vehicle by 15 – 20 mm both front and rear.

    The wider body is complemented by giant wheels sized 22-inches. They come in the classic double spoke design and are available in BiColor or matt anthracite.

    The tuning inside is minimal and includes aluminium pedal set and foot rest, AC Schnitzer keyholder and velours foot mats.

    X6 FALCON by AC Schnitzer is definitely going to defeat any flightless rivals on the road. Now listen to the sound of Falcon’s engine.

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    Video Source: YouTube

    Source: AC Schnitzer

  • WIMMER Reveals the Stunning X-Bow R Limited

    2015 WIMMER KTM X-Bow R Limited Edition Along with the chip tuning, WIMMER Racing Sport Techniques also focuses its entire activity in delivering vehicle upgrades, fine-tuning and numerous improvements. The sporty exhaust system, which is of its own production, along with chassis techniques and sports brakes are what matters for the WIMMER engineers the most.

    Also, WIMMER RST is the German retailing partner and type A dealer of KTM Sportcar GmbH, offering in this capacity a.o. KTM X-Bow R Limited Edition in small series of three exemplars. This sweetie comes with premium equipment and offers full carbon-fiber body, 380hp (279k) and 500 Nm of output and only 179 kilos of weight. This combination of power and lightweight results on acceleration from 0 to 100km/h (62mph) in 3.3 seconds and from 0 to 200km/h (120mph) in 11.2 seconds. Impressive, right?

    2015 WIMMER KTM X-Bow R Limited Edition

    The ultra light and at the same time strong body handles lightweight wings and spoilers, air guiding elements, aero-parts, racing wheel caps, KTM Performance kit no.2 with carbon fiber air box, front splitter and rear diffuser and more. The vehicle also offers racing chassis with expansion tank and adjustable presteress of traction, Brembo sports brake system with fixed calipers and adjustable brake bias, R-reinforced stabilizers, suspension arms, gearbox performance support and adjustable push rods.

    SEE ALSO: WIMMER Rennsporttechnik and the Mighty Mercedes-AMG C63 S

    In terms of additional equipment, the vehicle offers Air guiding elements, light construction racing panels, keyless Go with two radio remote keys, KTM side drops, complete car cover interior, aerodynamic kit no.1, navi-system holder, racing water pump, additional gear box oil cooler, big fuel pump in the tank, high performance pump and racing draft shield. By all it looks like WIMMER RST comes with the intention to show how a contemporary track vehicle should look and should perform.

    2015 WIMMER KTM X-Bow R Limited Edition

    Source: WIMMER

     

     

  • Maxi-Tuner Offers Special Upgrade for 2016 Clubman S

    2015 Maxi-Tuner MINI Cooper Clubman S As we all know, the latest Clubman model took MINI brand to whole new level. The vehicle has a lot to offer, a lot to demonstrate and a lot to give to customers and fans. But the fun does not stop here. Mini experts from Maxi-Tuner have just demonstrated the MaxPower-performance upgrade program for the Cooper S Clubman model.

    Thanks to the intelligent control electronics, the MaxPower pack boosts the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder unit from the stock 192hp (141kW) to 225hp (165kW) and 340 Nm from the stock 280 NM. This grants the sweetie enough power to go from 0 to 100km/h (62mph) in kust 6.8 seconds.

    SEE ALSO: MINI Announces Details for the 2016 Clubman

    Furthermore, MaxPower equipment adds some more reliability and longelivity features, but at the same time keeps all the factory diagnosis, service and engine protection functions fully intact. In fact, anyone who is not that satisfied by the upgrade can quickly and easily remove it and return to the stock features of the Clubman.

    2015 Maxi-Tuner MINI Cooper Clubman S

    Also, Maxi-Tuner provides two-year warranty not only for the MaxPower box, but also for all the drivetrain system elements directly connected to the unit: engine, transmission and others.

    In fact, Maxi-Tuner engineers are in the process of creating a special sports exhaust system that will be exclusively offered with the new MINI Cooper S Clubman.

    Source: Maxi-Tuner 

     

     

     

  • Mercedes-AMG Celebrates F1 with A45 4MATIC Champions Edition

    Mercedes-AMG A45 4MATIC Champions Edition Front ViewMercedes-AMG A45 4MATIC Champions Edition is a very special vehicle, which celebrates the victory in the constructors’ world championship as well as the drivers’ championship included in the motorsport’s champion’s league this year. It actually marks the end of the season and this is why it blends the expressive Formula 1 look of the victorious Silver Arrows with extensive and abundant equipment.

    It was actually very strange for me to grasp how Mercedes-AMG could do something like that. Precisely, I mean that it was the least model that I have expected to get a Champions Edition. However, it looks very cool and has (fortunately) nothing to do with the A-Class models from the early 2000.

    SEE ALSO: CHROMETEC Offers Visual and Functional Upgrade for Mercedes AMG GT 

    The new version of the A-Class is probably the most compact performance athlete in the world. With its maximum output of 381 hp (280 kW) and its standard AMG Performance all-wheel drive and the front axle differential lock, the special edition is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds.

    PETRONAS Inspired Exterior

    Mercedes-AMG A45 4MATIC Champions Edition Exterior from the Rear

    So, as you can see, this A45 4MATIC runs on very large wheels, sized 19‑inch, painted in titanium grey and accentuated with a petrol green rim. The exterior of the car also features the one-off foiling of the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS 2015 World Champion Edition. This means that every owner will literally take a part of the Formula 1 success from the race track to the road.

    In details, the foiling includes the iconic petrol green and black highlights of the design of the winning F1 W06 HYBRID super model. In addition, the Champions Edition also received a streamlining package. At the front it includes a larger splitter and special flics, while the rear was enhanced with an extra roof spoiler. There are three paintworks available for this edition and they include mountain grey metallic, designo mountain grey magno and polar silver metallic.

    Other equipment features include Night package, the AMG Performance seats, the AMG Exclusive package and the AMG DYNAMIC PLUS package.

    Interior Inspired by Motorsport

    Mercedes-AMG A45 4MATIC Champions Edition Interior

    The cabin is too inspired by motorsport. Some of the very cool features here are the quality badge on the lid of the stowage compartment with the official lettering of the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, the electronically adjustable Performance sports seats in leather/DINAMICA microfibre and contrasted with fine petrol green topstitching on the armrests and dashboard, the petrol green rings in the air vents plus the seat belts, and the petrol green highlight strips.

    Mercedes-AMG A45 4MATIC Champions Edition will make a global debut at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in Yas Marina on 26 November. It will be available from January till May with a starting price of 65,402.40 euros. And I find it entirely worth this amount.

    Source: Mercedes-AMG 

  • Noelle Motors Granted BMW Alpina Bi-Turbo With Some Special Attention

    2015 Noelle Motors BMW Bi-TurboDownsizing, one of the most important feature and keyword when it comes to engine construction has been Karl-Otto Noelle’s passion for decades. Back in 1980s the started to improve the way of achieving maximum performance on small engine sizes with simultaneous turbo-charging. In later years, in the early 90s, he makes a noticeable achievement: Noelle is already the Alpina engine boss, thanks to the double forced ventilation, 360hp (264kW) and 520 Nm produced from the Alpina B10 Biturbo’s 3.4-liter unit, geared in BMW 5 series. So, let’s see what made this man special and what made this machine special.

    SEE ALSO: PP Exclusive and Liberty Walk Unite for Monstrous BMW M3-Based Tuning

    Noelle motor points out that the basis of the BMW 650i Gran Coupe xDrive is still with untapped power potential and still sumbers in the current engine generations. And now, after installing the performance-oriented Stage 4 kits that offer modified turbochargers, downpipes with 400cell-sport catalysts, sporty mufflerswith valve control and a map advancement that includes cdeactivation of electronic Vmax governor, the 4.4-liter biturbo V8 will now confidently produce a total of 622hp (457kW) and 773 Nm of torque. This means that the coupe benefits from additional 172hp and 123 Nm. All the upgrades and additions contribute to the 3,7 second 0-100km/h (62mph) sprint and that smooth, yet responsive driving experience.

    2015 Noelle Motors BMW Bi-Turbo

    2015 Noelle Motors BMW Bi-Turbo

    Source: Noelle Motors

     

     

     

  • Volvo Introduces XC90 R-Design Model

    Volvo XC90 R-Design Front ViewR-Design is the name of Volvo’s new version of the famous XC90 model. Why this SUV is so popular? Because it is characterized by sport design, with the R-Design being the sportiest among them. So, new here is the range of design, dynamic and equipment upgrades.

    From the outside, the seven-seater is defined by 20-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, silver-effect door mirrors, gloss black mesh front grille and tinted rear windows. On the inside, the cabin is characterized by leather & nubuck sports seats, 12.3-inch active TFT driver’s information display and  perforated leather-trimmed steering wheel. And by the way, it features gearshift paddles. The other goodies included inside include powered front passenger seat with memory function, sports pedals, black headlining, upgraded lighting and even a leather-clad remote key fob.

    SEE ALSO: Volvo XC90 Scored Incredible Results at the 2015 Euro NCAP Tests 

    Volvo XC90 R-Design Interior

    In terms of driving comfort, R-Design XC90 comes with Drive Mode Settings and Adjustable Steering Force and this is at no cost. Also standard are the City Safety with pedestrian and cyclist detection, and front collision warning, driver alert control with lane departure warning, and front, side and full-length curtain airbags.

    On top of all, the entry-level XC90 Momentum models include a nine-inch touch screen control system, Sensus Navigation, two-zone climate control with CleanZone air quality system, LED headlights, power-operated tailgate with handsfree opening, and the Volvo On Call mobile application.

    R-Design is currently being offered from Volvo UK. The trim level is available with the D5 diesel and T6 petrol Drive-E engines, and in T8 Twin Engine petrol-electric hybrid form. When it comes to pricing, it starts at £49,785.

    Source: Volvo 

  • Jeep Announces Details for the Limited Cherokee Night Eagle Edition

    2016 Jeep Cherokee Night EagleJeep officially announced plans to continue the successful affair of the well-known Cherokee range of 4×4 vehicles. Brand also released details about Cherokee “Night Eagle”.

    Based on the Longitude “Plus” mid-trim level, the Night Eagle will feature (how unexpected) black styling cues, and overall “black” concept. Especially designed in the well-known Cherokee spirit, the new Night Eagle will be limited to only 350 units. Vehicle’s bold appearance will focus on the distinctive visuals, satin-finished grey elements, bespoke grille design, fog light frames, black glossy roof and exclusive 18-inch black gloss alloy wheels. The sweetie will be offered in four color schemes: Brilliant Black, Bright White, Billet Silver and Granite Crystal.

    SEE ALSO: Kahn Design and the Volcanic Jeep Wrangler Sahara CTC

    Under the hood the Night Eagle hides a flexible 2.2-liter MultiJet II Turbo diesel power unit that delivers a total of 200hp (147kW), and a top speed of 228km/h (127mph). The engine is paired to a nine-speed automatic gearbox that altogether ensure the “Eagle” flies from 0 to 100km/h (62mph) in 8.5 seconds. Impressive, right? Further good news is that despite the powerful drivetrain system, this Cherokee family member can still return 49,6 mpg fuel economy on the combined cycle. How cool is that?

    2016 Jeep Cherokee Night Eagle

    Bold, distinctive, powerful and exclusive. Jeep Cherokee “Night Eagle” surely has a lot to offer and we all hope that these are not just pre-Christmas promises but real stats of a real eagle.

    Source: Jeep

  • Mazda and SKYACTIV: Beneficial or Useless Union?

    2014 Mazda3Mazda geared the smooth and trustworthy 1.5-liter SKYACTIV-D diesel power unit to the Mazda3. Having made its debut in the all-new Mazda2 and Mazda CX-3 models, the 105hp (77kW)  powerplant will significantly boost Mazda3’s performance and will also contribute to additional fuel efficiency.

    Designed for fleet and private customers the SKYACTIV-D, mated to a six-speed SKYACTIV-MT manual gearbox emits only 99g/km and offers a combined 74.3mpg. It will be available with hatchback and Fastback body shapes and will also be offered with the optional six-speed automatic transmission.

    The new powerplant will ensure that Mazda3 will have some additional power and hidden tricks. With its 270Nm of torque and 0 to 100km/h (62mph) for 11.0 seconds sprint, this sweetie really deserves its attention.

    SEE ALSO: Mazda Releases Range Topping Sport Recaro Limited Edition

    This advanced engine also features high-dispersion solenoid fuel injectors to suppress cooling losses and provides optimal injection efficiency for any situation and any given condition. This all means the SKYACTIV powerplant offers enhanced combustion and refined smooth driver. Furthermore, the combustion chamber offers special “shouldered” design that suppress flow around the lip of the chamber and prevents combustion gas cooling.

    And as you might have expected, this unit comes as standard with Mazda’s i-stop idle-stop system that delivers world’s fastest restarts on a diesel engine. with complex turbine geometry and boosted low engine speeds, the SKYACTIV-D delivers high levels of flexibility and response.

    So far, so good. But the question remains: what do you think about the fresh change?

    Soure: Mazda

  • Ingo Noak Tuning Team Granted Golf VI With Special Attention

    2015 Ingo Noak Tuning Volkswagen Golf VI GTIRecently, the world of motorsport and automobile tuning witnessed the arrival of new terms and names: Liberty Walk, Rocket Bunny, Rauh-Welt Bergiff. This all means that there are numerous premium vehicles that receive even more interesting and exclusive tuning. For example, in Japan and US often there are conventions that are implemented by angle-grinder maiming of the vehicles, but it was about time someone prove the opposite. And this is indeed the Ingo Noak Tuning professionals from Far North of Germany.

    2015 Ingo Noak Tuning Volkswagen Golf VI GTI

    What they have created is a Widebody Kit, created entirely of high-quality ABS plastic just for the compact, yet sporty VW Golf VI GTI. At the front of the vehicle, Ingo Noak Tuning placed a Cup spoiler lip and a set of classic headlight maskis. The engineering team also visually lowered Golf’s silhouette by using stylish side skirts. Also, the rear section includes side panels and center type splitter, and there are also latter , Ingo Noak Tuning 76mm titanium tailpipes in the custom stainless steel-sport exhaust system.

    SEE ALSO: VW Reveals the Stunning Golf GTE Sport Concept

    The lucky Golf also benefits from Keskin KT14 rims that match the widened body style and accenture visually the sensational width of the vehicle. The front axle are spinning with the formant 8.5x20mm with 20mm wheel spacers and on the rear axle with 11x20inch with 50mm wheel spacers. They are covered with Hankook S1 Evo tires in 235/30R20 as well as 285/25R20. And interestingly enough, theteam decided to rely on the old-school coilover suspension instead of the current trend airride chassis.

    2015 Ingo Noak Tuning Volkswagen Golf VI GTI

    Source: Ingo Noak Tuning 

     

     

     

     

  • PP Exclusive and Liberty Walk Unite for Monstrous BMW M3-Based Tuning

    PP Exclusive BMW M3 E92 Liberty Walk Front ViewLast time we have heard about a project by PP Exclusive was nearly 3 years ago. Now I am very glad to introduce you to their latest tuning, which is based on the BMW M3 E92 model and on top of that features Liberty Walk widebody kit. Take a look at the pictures an you’ll see how menacing this beast-like machine looks. Right? The details here aren’t many but they are definitely worthy of telling.

    So how were those two tuning worlds involved in the same project? Basically, PP Excluive decided to give the car more masculine and aggressive appearance and needed the help of the experts from Japan. So they made sure to receive the widebody kit by LB Performance. The so called Liberty Walk pack features visibly bolted wings, besides the broadened appeal.

    SEE ALSO: Crown Jewel for Mercedes-Benz CL, CLS and SL from PP Exclusive

    PP Exclusive BMW M3 E92 Liberty Walk  Side View

    In addition, the perfect appearance of the car was further accomplished via the KW Clubsport coilovers that are so cool that they can be adjusted multiple times. Next, the four tailpipes of the Akrapovič exhaust system with X-Pipe and black anodized tailpipes were added into the beamy rear diffuser.

    PP Exclusive then stepped in and added their pimp-styled “Deep Concave”. The three-piece forged wheels have an anodized aluminum outer rim and five wide spokes… and are gold-plated. By the way, the rims are exclusively finished with special carbon inlays.

    Regarding the size of the alloys, the front received 11×20 inches, which are rotating with tires sized 285.  The rear got slightly bigger ones: 13×20 inches and run with tires sized 325. Tell us what you think!

    Source: PP Exclusive

  • It’s Not Bunny Season but it is Definitely Time for a Custom Lexus RCF Rocket Bunny

    SR Auto Lexus RCF Rocket Bunny Side When it comes to Canada, besides the cold weather and the abundantly beautiful nature, I am really fond of the Vanvouver-based tuning company called SR Auto Group. Their projects are really simple and beautiful. But behind this simplicity I see a lot of precision and great craftsmanship. Their latest project is based on the Lexus RCF, which has been fitted with some cool parts that mainly enhance its appeal.

    The car is dressed in black so this is a perfect premise for fantastic visual improvements. You just can’t skip the Davinci Red faced PUR LX10.V3 wheels featuring Gloss Davinci Red step lip. They come in the size of 20-inches at all four corners and are surrounded by a full package Rocket Bunny kit.

    SEE ALSO: Liberty Walk Dodge Challenger Hellcat Goes Green 

    SR Auto Lexus RCF Rocket Bunny Rear View

    In details, the kit adds plethora of exterior upgrades including new front lip, fenders flares both at the front and rear, wing for a perfect tail, new side skirts for wider appearance, rear diffuser and spoiler.

    The experts just couldn’t skip the lowering, so they needed an appropriate way to achieve that. So, basically they have installed a set of RSR fully adjustable coilovers, thus bringing the Lexus closer to the ground.

    The final piece to the puzzle was the addition of Apexi Catback exhaust system which also pushes a little bit higher the power output.

    So, how would you rate this customization?

    Source: SR Auto Group