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  • Wimmer Mercedes C63 AMG – just BRUTAL!

    Mercedes C63 AMG is one of our favourite cars because of its brutality. The enormous 6.2 liter naturally aspirated V8 delivers 450hp at 6800RPM and 600Nm of torque. The monster goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and tops 320 km/h, if you are brave enough.

    However, Wimmer decided that this is not enough and they boosted the engine to the whopping 580hp and 690Nm of torque. The results are thanks to a K&N CAI, a re-mapped ECU, a custom exhaust system. The sports exhaust system consists of a new manifold with a down pipe, a sports catalyst and an optimized cat-back. (more…)

  • Audi A1 1.4 TSI by HS Motorsport

    HS Motorsport teamed up is Autohaus Kempen to refine the small hot hatchback Audi A1 1.4TSI.

    The vehicle is powered by 1.4 liter TSI engine with 122PS ( 90kW ) and 200Nm of torque. However, the tuning specialists boosted it to 147PS ( 108 kW ) and 250 Nm, which is significant improvement for such a small car.

    Other upgrades are the silver paintjob, a Fox Sport exhaust system with aggressive tailpipes, which are housed in a rear diffuser. The rear bumper is also specially designed.

    The suspension is also improved by adding a coilover kit from H&R, which lowers the car with 55mm at the front and 60mm at the rear. (more…)

  • 2012 Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake goes into production

    Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake Concept was introduced at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show and the good news is that it goes into production. It will be assembled in the Mercedes-Benz Plant Sindelfingen and available as 2012 model.

    Currently, this factory produces the C-Class Sedan, the E-Class Sedan and Estate, the S-Class and the coupes CLS and CL as well as the Maybach models and Mercedes-Benz Guard vehicles.

    Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG will be also produced in the same plant as well as the B-Class eCell. Starting 2014, the new Mercedes-Benz SL-Class will also be manufactured in Sindelfingen. (more…)

  • Audi RS3 – 350PS and 450Nm

    Audi RS3 will be available and it will feature boosted version of the 2.5 liter R5 TFSI, which was first introduced in the TT RS model. The engine will deliver 350PS and 450Nm of torque, which is an improvement of 10PS. The power plant features turbocharger and fuel stratified injection.

    Audi RS3 will be fitted with 7-speed S-tronic dual-clutch gearbox with paddle shifters. The power will be transmitted to the road through Audi’s 4WD system – Quattro.

    The top speed will be 310 km/h (192 mph), but there will be electronically set speed limiter to 250 km/h (155 mph) due to safety reasons. The acceleration is just astonishing – 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.6 seconds. (more…)

  • Audi Q7 refined by Project Kahn

    Audi Q7 is one of the best SAVs on the market, so Project Kahn now offers a tuning kit for it.  The wide body kit includes front wing wheel arches with vents, redesigned front and rear bumpers and nice side skirts. The big vehicle stands on 22″ Kahn RS-X alloy wheels, which complete the aggressive exterior.

    The interior boasts black quilted leather with contrasting red-stitching, red and cream-colored dials, a red and white speedometer, aluminum foot pedals and a panoramic glass roof. (more…)

  • COBRA N+ goodies for Nissan Juke

    Nissan Juke will be one of the best selling cars during the next year and Cobra N plus offer some goodies to improve the styling. The customized car will celebrate its world debut on November 11th, 2010, at the MY CAR tuning show in Dortmund, Germany.

    The tuning program from Cobra N+ offers COBRA N+ CITYGUARD, which is attached to the underside of the front apron. The high-gloss stainless-steel tube guard protects the front apron against minor damages from inadvertent contact with curbs or other obstacles like … cars. (more…)

  • 2010 Brazilian Grand Prix – Results

    Red Bull made it, they finally managed to secure their first place in constructors world championship, after this Sunday at Interlagos.

    “To do this after six seasons is great,” commented team boss Christian Horner on BBC.

    Mark Webber finished second in Brazil and he is 8 points behind Fernando Alonso. Remember, that there is only one race to go – Abu Dhabi finale.

    Sebastian Vettel stole the first position and now he is 15 points behind the leader and Lewis Hamilton finished in 4th place, so he is 24 points behind. (more…)

  • 2012 Buick Regal GS – 255Hp and 400Nm

    2012 Buick Regal GS is high-performance midsize sport sedan, which features 2.0 litter turbocharged petrol engine with 255hp and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft). It also boasts Interactive Drive Control System, which alloys the driver to change the suspension settings and steering sensitivity like a video game. The sporty exterior and interior complete the aggressiveness of Regal GS. (more…)

  • 2010 Audi A4 2.0TDI averaged 53.46mpg

    The TDI engines of VAG are famous with their efficiency. They offer both good performance characteristics and low fuel consumption, but the best-selling A4 model from Audi stunned everybody by achieving just 4.4 liters of diesel per 100km, which is more than 53mpg. The emissions are superbly low too – 115g/km of CO2. Furthermore, the A4 avant with the same engine returns over 51mpg and 120g/km of CO2.

    The engine is 2.0 liter TDI with 136hp (100 kW) and 320Nm (236 lb-ft) of torque, which is available between 1750 nd 2500RPM. The massive torque is the key to the low fuel consumption. (more…)

  • 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…)