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  • Hennessey H700 Corvette C8 Stingray

    Hennessey, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer, and high-performance vehicle creator, has supercharged America’s premier mid-engine sports car. The new Hennessey Supercharged H700 Corvette C8 Stingray, fitted with a muscular blower, vaults the standard midengined Stingray coupe to exotic car power and torque levels that surpass even the revered 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06.

    The eighth-generation Chevrolet C8 Corvette Stingray coupe is shipped with a mid-mounted LT2 6.2-liter V8 engine. Naturally aspirated in stock form, it delivers 490 bhp and 465 lb-ft of torque. However, to unleash the untapped potential of the American small-block V8, Hennessey’s Texas-based engineering team fits a high-flow centrifugal supercharger, an air induction system with an air-to-water intercooler, and an optional enhanced cat-back exhaust.

    Completed with updated high-performance engine software, the ‘H700’ boasts an explosive 708 bhp and 638 lb-ft — a 44 percent increase in horsepower and a 37 percent increase in torque over the factory rating. In terms of power output, the supercharged H700 Corvette C8 Stingray even outshines Chevrolet’s flagship C8 Z06 whose naturally-aspirated 5.5-liter LT6 flat-plane crank V8 engine produces 670 bhp and 460 lb-ft.

    John Hennessey, founder and CEO: “The stock C8 Corvette Stingray is an extraordinary sports car, yet Chevrolet left some V8 performance on the table. Our exciting ‘H700’ supercharger package integrates seamlessly with the 8-speed dual-clutch gearbox, and our exhaust upgrade sounds much more aggressive than stock.

    Considering that our power and torque surpass the factory Z06, the Hennessey ‘H700’ is arguably the best value high-performance supercar in the world.” The complete Hennessey Supercharged ‘H700’ Corvette C8 Stingray upgrade package includes the supercharger, intercooler, engine tune, lightweight wheels, cat-back exhaust, and graphics priced at MSRP $49,950.

    The 19- and 20-inch alloy wheels are offered with a Brushed Aluminum, Satin Black, or Graphite finish, while the striking vinyl Hennessey Heritage Livery is offered in Blue, White, Black, Silver, or Red. A power-only package, with just the supercharger upgrade and warranty, is offered for MSRP $34,950. All packages feature ‘Hennessey’ and ‘H700’ badging and a serial numbered plaque.

  • Audi RS6 C8 „@TenTension“ by Wheelsandmore

    2020 Wheelsandmore Audi RS6 C8 TenTension - Front Angle

    Stage 1:
    Using classic software optimization, the Audi tuner generates 710hp and 920Nm torque from the original (441kW) 600hp and 800nm of torque.
    The price for the upgrade is about family-friendly 2,100 EURO With the ecu upgrade the v-max lock will be removed with all optimizations!

    Stage 2:
    In addition to the matching engine control, the luxury tuner installs a flap-controlled exhaust system from Capristo, which replaces the front and middle silencers for flow-optimized and acoustically relevant reasons. This upgrade results in an engine output of 725hp and a maximum of 930nm torque.
    Price for stage 2 including assembly: 7,688 EURO

    Stage 3:
    Due to the lack of TUV approval, the exhaust system is no longer used and the tuner replaces the air duct and filter housing together with filters for optimized versions and implements modified intake manifolds. This upgrade to 786hp and 1060nm is available from Wheelsandmore with the appropriate blessing from the regulatory authorities at a price of EUR 12,521

    Stage 4:
    All components from stage 3 are supplemented by revised turbochargers. The series turbos receive larger turbine shafts, as well as a correspondingly modified compressor unit, reinforced axial bearings and larger-sized inputs.
    Also this upgrade to crazy 965hp and 1250! nm enjoys the blessing of the TUV through appropriate acceptance and is offered at a price of just 33,529 euros.

    Stage 5:
    Out of any TUV standard Wheelsandmore offers the final Stage 5. Everything that disturbs power from the modern EURO 6-d Temp emission and eats performance is replaced by empty pipes beginning the downpipes from the turbochargers. Catalysts, gasoline particulate filters and all silencers other than the rear silencers fall victim to the upgrade. The result is a magical 1010 hp upgrade with electronically limited torque at 1250nm.
    Upgrade price: 41,932 EURO including assembly

    Audi has now also realized that the sporty driver is more and more concerned with individual options without regard to comfort and already offers a neat 22-inch gear train from the factory. Due to the correspondingly low offsets, however, the manufacturer does not invite customers or tuners to purchase alternative rims that match the accessories. Since most customers with an interest in a modified wheel / tire combination are always concerned with the maximum possible widening, in this case wider rims or wheels with almost neutral offsets are required.

    Compared to some other tuners Wheelsandmore has taken a while to construct the perfectly fitting wheels and presents 3 different models including a new monoblock design.
    The well-known designs 6Sporz² and F.I.W.E. are expanded by the new design “Atom”. All 3 rim models are either available on both axles with 295/30/22 Continental tires or when using the wider 11.5J rims on the rear with 285/30/22 and 335/25/22 tires. The price for a complete wheel set with TPMS sensors starts at 6,300 EURO.
    All rim designs can be individually finished in any color and can also be front polished using an in-house CNC machine to implement an elegant bi-color effect.

    As with the predecessor C7, suspension manufacturer KW also has various options for optimizing and lowering the suspension in its range for the current RS6. In addition to a Variant 4 coilover kit for 4,369 Euros, Wheelsandmore also offers adjustable lowering springs at a price of 755 Euros.

  • Spyker Resurrects the C8 Preliator in New York [w/video]

    Spyker C8 Preliator Front ViewFor those who don’t know yet, Spyker has been resurrected and has debuted its first project after the announced bankruptcy at the Geneva Motor Show this month. The car carries the name C8 Preliator and will be unveiled in front of the U.S. public in New York at the auto show happening there within a week. This is an important step for the brand, because half of its customers are located in North America.

    For those who have been following company’s ups and downs and know its lineup of vehicles, are probably familiar that this is actually the third-generation C8 Preliator. Spyker has announced that it is going to produce a mere 50 units from it… globally.

    SEE ALSO: Spyker Cars Announces Bankruptcy 

    “Preliator” is a name which comes from Latin and stands for “fighter” or “warrior”. The sports car is paying tribute to company’s aviation heritage, since between 1914 and 1918 Spyker did produce “Fighters” (warplanes), and includes styling cues taken from jet propulsion aircraft, the turbine blade, NACA duct air inlets and little wings, ailerons. What is more, the name seems to perfectly describe the destiny of the brand and the battles it has conducted to stay “alive” over the years.

    Spyker C8 Preliator Rear View

    The third generation C8 Preliator is better than the second one because it features supercharger mounted to the Audi V8 engine, thus improving the performance of the vehicle. Furthermore, the two-door mid-engine sports car offers the rare combination of “heritage, design, craftsmanship, performance and exclusivity”.

    A lot of attention to the detail has been paid to the exterior of the car as well as the comfortability and luxury of the cabin. The sleek aerodynamics of the vehicle, the long GT-wheelbase and spacious cabin promises that the C8 Preliator has a bright future.

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    Video Source: YouTube

    Source: Spyker 

  • Spyker C8 Aileron Production Version Debut at the New York International Auto Show

    The production version of the Spyker C8 Aileron sports car makes its North American debut today at the New York International Auto Show at the Jacob Javits Center in New York, marking the next step in Spyker’s recent but intense history. (more…)

  • World debut for the Spyker C8 Aileron at Geneva Motor Show

    Spyker Cars, manufacturer of exclusive premium sports cars since 2000, today proudly introduces the production version of its all-new second-generation sports car: the Spyker C8 Aileron, the prototype of which was shown at Geneva in 2008. (more…)

  • Citroen’s New Look C1: A Fresh New Face For 2009

    Citroen C1Citroën’s super efficient C1 city-car complete with a smart new look for 2009 is now on sale, featuring a  restyled front end, new body colours and trims, as well as even lower CO2 emissions and improved fuel economy.

    The C1’s get-up-and-go spirit has been enhanced with a smaller bumper, available with sporty chrome touches, giving the car a more dynamic visage. Inside, a new interior trim is available whilst two new metallic body shades, Electra Blue and Mica Green, have been added. (more…)

  • Spyker Introduces Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85

    Spyker Cars N.V., manufacturer of exclusive premium sports cars, proudly presents the Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85 the road version of its GT2 LeMans car.The Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85 will be built as a limited edition of 24 units maximum, and will be available in both left and right hand drive. Production of the LM85 commences this quarter. (more…)

  • Spyker C8 Aileron

    Spyker Cars, manufacturer of premium sport cars, unveiled its second generation C-line sports car at the Salon International de l’Auto in Geneva, Switzerland today: The all aluminium Long Wheel Base model is called Spyker C8 Aileron and will come with both a manual as well as an automatic gearbox.

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