Tuning

The best from the world of aftermarket tuning all pack in this little section here. It’s about everything but stock. High performance modification, handling upgrades, engine tuning, race conversion and aerodynamic improvements from the world’s biggest and most renown car tuning companies.

Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupe dropped on H&R springs

Chassis and handling specialist H&R is introducing a sport springs and spacer package for the Mercedes-AMG C 63 AMG Coupe, bringing even sharper handling without sacrificing comfort to the scorching sports coupe. Leveraging on 18 years of partnership and racing experience with Mercedes-AMG DTM Team HWA, the German tuner is no …

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TOM’S Lexus RX body kit introduced

Japanese tuning house TOM’S has unveiled their latest offering, a hotted up Lexus RX. The mid size SUV from Lexus has been given an aggressive makeover with a bespoke body kit. The body kit includes a front lip spoiler and splitter, side skirts, boot lid spoiler, rear under spoiler and gloss black rear diffuser housing …

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Techart announces Porsche 911 Turbo S-based GTstreet R

Porsche tuner, Techart, has released a series of teaser images of its forthcoming 2017 Techart GTstreet R which is due to be unveiled later this year. Based on the latest Porsche 911 Turbo S, the GTstreet R continues a long line of GTstreet models that has been around since 2001 …

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ABT unveils 246kW/430Nm Volkswagen Golf GTI 40 Years

The Volkswagen Golf GTI 40 Years Edition – or Clubsport S if you live outside of Australia – is already the fastest production front-wheel drive car to lap the Nürburgring. Not that it matters because ABT Sportsline has introduce their tuning package tailored for the hot hatch to extract even …

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Novitec tweaks Ferrari 488 GTB Spider

Sure, 500kW and 760Nm is a lot of power, but nothing is too much power. Exotic tuner Novitec is turning the whip up on this Ferrari 488 GTB Spider with a performance upgrade package that sees the open-top Italian beauty churning out a colossal 575kW and 892Nm. The stronger output from the …

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Mercedes-AMG GT R gets the Alpha-N Performance treatment

Aftermarket tuning powerhouse Alpha-N Performance have got their hands on the Mercedes-AMG GT R just three months after its launch. And they did wonderful things to it. The tuner has released a two-stage “EVOX”engine performance upgrade that lifts the power and torque output of the bi-turbo 4.0-litre V8 engine to …

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Ford Focus RS gets power boost with Mountune upgrade

Not happy with ‘just’ 257kW from your Focus RS? This Mountune performance upgrade might just be your answer. Co-developed by the race engine and road car performance specialist and Ford Performance, the upgrade boosts peak power from the Ford 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine by 21kW to 278kW and peak torque by …

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AC Schnitzer pushes BMW M3 to 380kW

BMW tuning specialist AC Schnitzer has released a new tuning package for the BMW M3. The package, which is also compatible with the M4, consists of both aerodynamic and performance enhancement. Subtle but effective upgrades to the front fascia of the M3 include a carbon fibre front splitter and side carnards for …

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Meet the Mazda MX-5 with GM’s 391kW LS3 V8!

We’ve recently seen a Toyota 86 being given a big heart transplant in the form of a Ferrari V8. Now, it’s the Mazda MX-5’s turn. Thanks to the crazy but talented folks from Flyin’ Miata in the US, the little MX-5 has had its humble 2.0-litre SkyActiv-G engine replaced with …

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PSM Dynamic previews widebody BMW M2

Aerodynamic specialist PSM Dynamic is giving us a glimpse of their upcoming project – a deliciously aggressive-looking widebody BMW M2 – with the release of two renderings. The widebody kit for the BMW M2 features even wider front and rear wheel fenders than the standard car, bridged by a pair …

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RaceChip tweaks Audi RS 3

With 270kW of power and 465Nm of torque, the Audi RS 3 Sportback rockets from zero to 100km/h in just 4.3 seconds, which not too long ago was exclusively the territory of Porsches and Ferraris. However, that didn’t stop aftermarket tuning outfit RaceChip from taking things up a little further. The …

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Startech pumps up Bentley Bentayga with widebody kit

The Bentley Bentayga is already an imposing machine straight out of the factory, but this Startech customisation programme ups the ante even further. The widebody kit not only brings along pumped up body kits, but also modified door panels to give the big British luxury SUV a broader stance.   Up …

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ABT introduces its tuned Audi AS4

Barely have the all-new B9 Audi A4 and A4 Avant reached showrooms, expert Audi tuner, ABT Sportsline has already unveiled their tuning programme for the car. According to company CEO, Hans-Jürgen, the A4 is the bread and butter of its business and is mainly responsible for the company’s growth. As …

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G-Power tuned BMW M4 GTS whips up 458kW

With 368kW (493hp) boiling at 6250rpm and 600Nm on tap from 4000 to 5500rpm, the limited edition, $300k BMW M4 GTS track day special is already packing a heap of punch from the factory. But that didn’t stop German tuner G-Power from turning the whip up on the M4 GTS …

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