Tuning

The 2014 Saleen 351 Mustang has now entered production, with the California-based tuner confirming deliveries will commence in the US later this year. Introduced as a prototype at the Fabulous Fords at Knotts in April, Saleen has tweaked the Ford Mustang’s 5.4-litre V8 with a Kenne Bell 2.8-litre twin-screw supercharger …

Audi tuning specialist MTM has released a new tuning package for the Audi S8 flagship saloon. Launched at the pier of Monte Carlo’s magnificent harbour, the retrained yet elegant black MTM tuned S8 parked crouching on fat paws: 305/30 ZR 21, fitted on 10.5 inch wide MTM bimoto wheels. The S8’s twin-turbo …

The Honda Civic Type R has certainly geared up interest in the motoring world since Honda laid down confirmation early last week that the hot hatch will deliver at least 280 hp (206 kW) when it arrives in 2015. Based on the Type R prototype photos released in Honda’s press …

The Commodore-based HSV Gen F range is already one of the most powerful rear-drive sports sedans in the country, with power ranging from 317kW/550Nm in the ClubSport and Maloo, to a heart-thumping 430kW/740Nm in the HSV GTS. But that doesn’t stop long time Holden/HSV partner, Walkinshaw Performance, from coming up with …

No motor show is complete without some sizzle from the aftermarket tuning world. Joining the long list of international debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show is the TechArt Porsche Cayman. Renown for its customised aero body kit, the German tuner has fitted the Porsche Cayman with a front apron, rear …

German tuner, Hamann, has introduced a tuning package for the Lamborghini Aventador called the Nervudo. The package endows the already sharp Aventador with racy styling. It comprises a new front bumper, a two-piece front spoiler made of ultra-light, high-strength motorsport material that provides the front wheels with additional downforce, and …

Mercedes-Benz has released preliminary details for the CLA 45 AMG Racing Series, which will represent Mercedes-Benz’s offering for an entry-level customer racing team with stripped out interior and optimised aerodynamics. “The CLA 45 AMG Racing Series demonstrates our desire to further increase our commitment to customer motorsport. We are also …

One of the easiest and painless ways to jazz up a car is a new set of wheels. Most manufacturers know that and that’s why you can spend tens of thousands of dollars on bigger OEM wheels. There is, however, a cheaper alternative. Aftermarket. That’s exactly what the owner of …

DMC Luxury has unveiled their latest customisation package for the Lamborghini Aventador Roadster. The tuner claims the package, called the Molto Veloce Styling and Performance kit, is the first in the world for the Aventador Roadster. Dressed in a striking matte blue finish, the front fascia features a redesigned carbon …

Saleen Automotive has introduced the 2014 George Follmer Edition Ford Mustang at Laguna Seca as part of the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. Named after George Follmer, one of the most successful racing drivers of this era, the Saleen Follmer Edition Mustang is inspired by the #16 1969 Boss 302 Mustang …

Honda has unveiled its entry for the 2014 Super GT championship, the NSX Concept-GT. Based on the all-new Honda NSX that will see production in 2015, the new machine will enter into the GT500 class of the 2014 Super GT series, racing alongside the Nissan GT-R Nismo GT500 and Lexus …

Following the unveiling of the Nissan GT-R Nismo GT500, Lexus has also taken the wraps off its challenger that will race alongside the Nissan GT-R and the Honda NSX Concept-GT in the 2014 Super GT season. Replacing the aging Lexus SC430 for the 2014 championship hunt is the new Lexus …

Nissan and in-house tuning and racing arm Nissan Motorsports International (Nismo) has unveiled the new-for-2014 rules’ compliant GT500-class SuperGT machine, the Nissan GT-R Nismo GT500. The new race car will take part in the 2014 season of Japan’s SuperGT championship. From 2014, cars in the GT500 class of SUPER GT …

Bagging is big business in the tuning scene, especially in tuning-crazy Japan, and increasing, the Middle East. Although not really my cup of tea, enthusiasts bag everything from the smallest kei cars to a Lexus LS limousine. For those who are uninitiated, bagging involves swapping the car’s stock suspensions with …