Tuning

As if the Audi RS3’s 270kW and 465Nm wasn’t punchy enough, Oettinger has turned the whip up on the hot hatch even further. The German tuner’s latest project sees the 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder engine in the Audi RS3 serving up a fire-breathing 382kW (520hp) of power and 680Nm of torque, putting five-door …

German tuner, Arden has unveiled their interpretation of the all-new Jaguar F-Pace. Known as the AJ25, the Arden-tuned F-Pace receives a thoroughly redesigned front apron that gives the SUV an even more aggressive stance. The restyled front apron is complimented by a hand-made Arden stainless steel grille that enhances the …

Lamborghini has given us a preview of their new aerodynamic kit for the Huracan. The factory-made kit costs a hefty US$22,484 and brings more carbon fibre goodness to Lamborghini’s baby supercar. There is a new front lip spoiler and extended side sills, both made of the expensive lightweight material. At …

In its stock form the Volkswagen Golf R is no slouch. At its heart lies a 206kW 2.0-litre, 4 cylinder turbo engine, capable of propelling the hatch from 0-100km/h in just 5 seconds. While plenty fast for most, the insane Canadians over at HPA Motorsport turned this unassuming grocery getter into …

Ferrari tuning specialist Novitec Rosso has had a second attempt at pumping up the Ferrari F12berlinetta and the results are nothing short of mouth-watering. Setting the Ferrari F12berlinetta apart is a stunning widebody transformation with a full carbon fibre body kit which the tuner claims is not only for looks …

It’s a mystery to us, but somehow this Russian gentleman has obtained and successfully transplanted the heart of a Pagani Zonda into a Mercedies-Benz W123. In what could be considered the ultimate sleeper, this W123 went from a 2.8L M110 straight-six to a 7.3L AMG M120 V12, producing a colossal …

The Porsche 911 GT3 RS is by no means heavy, in fact, it’s a genuine, no-nonsense lightweight track car. But that doesn’t stop TechArt from shaving a few more kilos off the supercar. Called the ‘Carbon Line’ package, the new mods are a step up from the tuner’s previous Carbon …

Brabus has introduced their Mercedes-AMG G63-based G63 Widestar G700 finished in retina-searing “Solar Beam” paint job. Like most other Brabus products, the G63 Widestar sports an aggressive styling kit that includes a restyled front bumper, bonnet scoop and roof-mounted rear spoiler. These are complimented by blacked-out Brabus badges and large …

While there’s no doubting of the Porsche 911 Turbo’s ability to carve corners like it’s on rails, German tuner H & R Suspension has released a new adjustable coilover suspension kit for the 911 Turbo and Turbo S. Tightening the handling of the sports car even further, the coilover suspension …

Ford has announced a series of updates to the Shelby GT350 Mustang. The hardcore version of the pony car receives a new standard Track Package that includes an aluminium strut tower brace, MagneRide variable damping sport suspension and rear spoiler. Keeping things cooled are new engine oil, transmission and differential …

While there’s no doubting of the Subaru WRX STI’s ability to carve corners like it’s on rails, German tuner H & R Suspension has released a new adjustable coilover suspension kit for the fourth generation WRX STI. Tightening the handling of the rally-bred performance icon even further, the coilover suspension …

Usually, it’s the Americans that go to excess with power mods but not this time. The German tuner GeigerCars took the already impressive Ford Mustang GT and undoubtedly made it better. The stock muscle car produced 303kW and 525Nm of torque, impressive figures and generally adequate for 99% of the …

Just how far can you take an Audi RS3 Sportback? MR Racing shows us how. With a first stage kit that includes an ECU tune and a custom made stainless steel sport exhaust system, the turbocharged 2.5-litre five cylinder engine in the RS3 now punches out a potent 330kW and …

The aggressive pickup featured above wasn’t always that way, it rolled off the line a bone stock Nissan Navara NP300 with a 2.3-litre twin turbo diesel and a 6-speed manual gearbox. It once produced 140kW and 450Nm of torque, ideal for towing and any other trade work. Alas this tradie …