The crowd puller at the 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon (January 11-13) is none other than this GRMN Sports FR Concept Platinum by Japanese tuning house Gazoo Racing. Based on the Toyota 86 (Scion FR-S), the GRMN Sports FR Concept Platinum features a whole new look thanks to redesigned from and …
Read More »2013 Tokyo Auto Salon: Toyota 86 TRD Griffon Concept
Toyota’s default tuning house TRD (Toyota Racing Development) is set to bring out a track version of the hugely successful Toyota 86 sports car (Scion FR-S) at the upcoming 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon. Called the Toyota 86 TRD Griffon, Toyota recently tested the concept at the Tsukuba Circuit in Japan …
Read More »Vilner Customises Nissan GT-R Interior
Got a Nissan GT-R and all wrapped with the performance but want a bit more for the interior? Interior customisation specialist Vilner is here to help. Shown here is a 2012 Nissan GT-R with a completely updated interior. The Vilner interior treatment includes small LED lights in the ceiling for …
Read More »Vath Offers Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series Performance Package
The Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series is already a beast straight out of the factory but that didn’t stop German tuning firm Vath from spicing it up even more. The standard C63 AMG Black Series is powered by a 6.3-litre V8 engine that delivers 380 kW and 620 Nm of …
Read More »Chargespeed Offers Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ Full Aero Package
Aero kit specialist Chargespeed is the latest aftermarket manufacturer to join the rest in offering a full body kit for the hugely successful Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86 sports coupe. The Chargespeed package consists of a new front bumper with extra large centre air intake good for cooling the intercooler …
Read More »ABT tuned MkVI Volkswagen Golf GTI with 228kW (306hp)
German tuner, ABT Sportline, is giving the Mk VI Volkswagen Golf GTI a final upgrade before bidding it farewell last next year. Shown at the 2012 Essen Motor Show, the first stage kit for the ABT Volkswagen Golf GTI Last Edition consists of an ECU flash that releases an extra …
Read More »Switzer Ultimate Street Edition Nissan GT-R Packs over 1,000HP
545 horsepower, twin-turbo 3.8-litre V6, 0-100km/h in 2.8 seconds and a top speed of over 300km/h. The Nissan GT-R is undeniably fast straight out of the factory. However, if that’s still not enough to tinkle your excitement, you can have the “Ultimate Street Edition GT-R” from tuning house Switzer Performance. …
Read More »Manhart Racing MH3 V8R Biturbo BMW M3 Unveiled at Essen Show
German tuner Manhart Racing is showcasing their latest offering, a twin turbo BMW M3 at the 2012 Essen Motor Show. The standard 4.0-litre V8 engine in the M3 has been replaced with a 4.4-litre unit sourced from a BMW X6 M. With a remapped ECU, a new Akrapovic Evolution Titanium …
Read More »Volsteiner V-GT Tuning Programme for 991 Porsche 911
Volsteiner has released a custom body kit for the 991 Porsche 911 called the Volsteiner V-GT Tuning Programme. The tastefully designed aero kit adds the following elements to the 911 Carrera: Front add-on spoiler with integrated brake duct collectors Carbon Fibre Pre-Preg Autoclave Front GT replaceable Centre Splitter for additional …
Read More »TMG Sports 650 Concept – Lexus LS on steroids
Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG) has taken the wraps off their Sports 650 Concept. Based on the pre-facelift Lexus LS, the Sports 650 is an LS on steroids. It is powered by a twin-turbocharged 5.0-litre V8 engine that puts out 478kW (650hp) of power and 710Nm (524lb-ft) of torque. 0 – …
Read More »Hennessey Planning 1,500HP Venom GT2 Hypercar
In 2010, Hennessey rolled out the Venom GT to take on the Bugatti Veyron with half the number of cylinders, 670kg lighter and 243 more horsepower. The twin-turbo 6.9-litre Chevy V8 in the Venom GT is capable of 1244hp, which equates to 1 horsepower for every kilogram of mass. A …
Read More »Wheelsandmore Rolls Out Aston Martin DBS Carbon Edition
Exotic tuner Wheelsandmore has rolled out their latest offering – a full performance and aero package for the Aston Martin DBS. Called the Carbon Edition, the kit consists of a pair of high-flow air filters for the 6.0-litre V12 under the bonnet, a catalytic converter neutralisation kit and a flap …
Read More »2012 BMW M6 Coupé tuned by G-Power
Although the 2012 BMW M6 Coupé has only been launched recently, that doesn’t stop German tuner, G-Power, from preparing an upgrade programme for the car. Known as the M6 Bi-Tronik III, the kit boosts power from the standard 412kW (552hp/560PS) to 471kW (631hp/640PS) and torque from 680Nm to 777Nm. This …
Read More »Onyx Concept Offers Porsche Panamera Widebody Kit
The Porsche Panamera may not be everyone’s cup of tea but that didn’t stop renown Range Rover tuning specialist Onyx Concept from giving the Panamera a bit of a makeover. Called the Onyx GST Edition, the Panamera gets a full body kit that includes new front and rear bumper, rocker …
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