S2000 tuning specialist GoTuning built and tuned this neat AP2 S2000 with good selection of performance parts. Unlike the track based GoTuning S2K we featured awhile ago, this particular one is setup for daily use. Performance Amuse R1 Titan Exhaust JDM Ram Air Intake System Sun Auto Grounding System Drivetrain …
Read More »Happenings: Nissan Skyline Festival & Trackday At Fuji Speedway Japan
A Nissan Skyline festival and track day was held at Fuji Speedway in Japan recently. It is one of the biggest gathering of Skylines ever held in Japan, comprising a mix of all generations of Skylines ranging from the classics to the mighty R35 GT-R. Various well known Japanese tuners …
Read More »Anderson-Germany Racing Edition Performance Kit for Audi R8
For any self proclaimed European marque tuner, a line up cannot do without a customized Audi R8. The latest tuner to have acknowledged this is German tuner Anderson-Germany. Called the “Racing Edition”, the package is designed for the V10 R8. It consists of an ECU remap, intake and exhaust upgrades. …
Read More »AMS Alpha 10 Nissan GT-R Now The Fastest At 9.19 Second
Two weeks ago Switzer set a new world record for the highest top speed for a Nissan GT-R in a quarter mile (400 metres) sprint, stopping the speed trap at 156.44 mph (251 kph) and a time of 9.38 seconds. We have a video here. This record is now once …
Read More »Video: Lexus LF-A Thrills Crowd At Toyota City
Last month, a red Lexus LFA made an appearance in Toyota City, Japan. Here’s a couple videos from the event. I must admit I just never get tired of listening to the sound of the LF-A’s silky smooth V10 engine.
Read More »2010 SEMA: Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid From Various Tuner
The Honda booth at the 2010 SEMA show could well be one of the major highlights of the event with twelve CR-Z Sport Hybrid coupes from various tuner on display including some from Honda’s own performance division Mugen. The show cars further demonstrate the huge tuning and customization potentials of the …
Read More »2010 SEMA: Kia Forte Koup Type R Concept
Kia will unveil a pumped up version of their popular Forte Koup 2 door coupe at the upcoming 2010 SEMA show. Called the Kia Forte Koup Type R Concept, it surely makes you think: Type R?? Yes, for unknown reason Kia is following the foot steps of Honda and decided …
Read More »2010 SEMA: GTM Tuned 1000 Horsepower Nissan 370Z
Last week we featured the amazing build of GTM’s twin turbo Nissan 370Z churning out a thousand horsepower on the dyno. Now it is making its first public appearance at the 2010 SEMA show with some amazing finishing touches such as new wheels and unique vinyl. However this isn’t the …
Read More »Video: Twin Turbo Lamborghini Gallardo Crashes At 240 MPH
After months of painstaking sweat and effort, Underground Racing was finally ready to put this 1900 horsepower (yes it is 1900 HP!) Twin Turbo Lamborghini Gallardo on a drag strip. At the Texas Mile, on October 23rd, 2010, they were attempting to set a new record. The driver, Richard Holt …
Read More »Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Finally Opens its Doors
After 3 years of construction, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has finally opened its doors to the public. The highlight of the theme park is the Formula Rossa rollercoaster ride that give riders a taste of adrenaline pumping acceleration with its acceleration from stand still to 240 kph (149 mph) in …
Read More »SpeedART BTR-II 650 Evo Based on Porsche 911 Turbo (997)
German tuner SpeedART has taken the Porsche 911 Turbo (997) and fitted on it a host of performance and aerodynamic upgrades. SpeedART call it the BTR-II 650 EVO and it means Bi-Turbo Racer 2nd generation with 650 horsepower and Evolution bodykit. Power is increased from 500 horsepower to 650 horsepower …
Read More »Build: 1000 Horsepower Twin Turbo Nissan 370Z Part 1
Pioneer – The word itself conjures thoughts of everything from heroic settlers blazing trails into the unknown to brilliant engineers on the bleeding edge of technological wonders. Renown for tuning Nissan’s VQ engines and platforms found in Nissan’s Z line of sports car (350Z and 370Z) as well as the …
Read More »Misha Design Spices Up Mercedes SL with Wide-Body Kit
For those unaware, Misha Design is a California based aerodynamic specialist and body kit manufacturer for BMW, Mercedes and Porsche. Their latest offering is this outrageous yet elegant wide-body kit for the Mercedes SL convertible. The kit features an all new front bumper with bigger air intakes and ducts to …
Read More »Techart Tweaks Porsche Panamera
How do you turn a sports saloon with arguably the most annoying design into something slightly better looking? Seems almost impossible but this is exactly what German Techart did. Set to make its world premiere at the upcoming Auto Zurich Car Show from November 11 to 14, 2010, Techart will …
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