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.

Liberty Walk creates wide body Lamborghini Aventador

Liberty Walk is well known for its outrageous aftermarket kits but this one probably takes the cake. Created for the Lamborghini Aventador (which isn’t vanilla to start with), the limited edition body kit dials things up to the stratosphere. Priced from US$55,520 ($A69,332) if made from FRP, or US$59,400 ($A74,178) …

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BMW M2 dropped on H&R springs

The BMW M2 is the performance hero of the 2 Series coupe range. It comes packing a six-cylinder inline turbocharged petrol engine developing 272kW of power at 6,500rpm, backed by 465Nm of torque, which is available from 1,400-5,650rpm. An in-built overboost function further swells torque to 500Nm from 1,450-4,750rpm. Already equipped with …

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ABT Power R kit boosts Audi RS3 to 368kW

ABT Sportline has released their latest tuning package for the Audi RS3 Sportback and Sedan, bringing significant performance boost as well as cosmetic and aerodynamic improvements for the popular hothatch and sedan. Known as the ABT Power R package, the kit boosts power to a healthy 368kW, a substantial improvement …

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Pickup Design beefs up Volkswagen Amarok

Unlike the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux, which are available in pumped up guises complete with muscular fenders and chunky wheels, Volkswagen’s Amarok has always been a little… subdued. But help is on hand, thanks to Pickup Design. The makeover starts with a more aggressive front fascia with larger air …

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This Top Secret V12-powered Toyota Supra could be yours!

What you’re looking at is arguably the ultimate Toyota Supra that even the upcoming new model (if that’s what Toyota decides to call it) will struggle to beat. This V12-powered, previous generation Toyota Supra is the work of Japanese tuning house, Top Secret, and it could be yours! Set to …

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Mercedes-Benz X-Class gets Prior Design makeover

The Mercedes-Benz X-Class has only just hit some of the world’s market but Prior Design has already introduced one of the first bodykits for owners who think their utes look too tame. The PD400 widebody kit brings a more aggressive front fascia with larger vents within the front bumper along …

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Oettinger Volkswagen Golf 400R as new Australian Police car?

With the demise of the locally built Holden Commodore and Ford Falcon sedans, the Australian Police Force have been hunting for a successor to replace their V8-powered Commodore and Falcon pursuit vehicles. Well, it seems the local boys in blue can draw some ideas from their German counterparts. On display at this year’s Essen …

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Lexus LC wide body kit from Artisan Spirits

The Lexus LC coupe is easily one of the most stunning cars to release in 2017. But that doesn’t stop aerodynamic specialist Artisan Spirits from spicing it up even further. And what an effort. Created to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the company’s founding, the Artisan Spirits Lexus LC was …

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Volkswagen Arteon dropped on H&R springs and spacer package

The Volkswagen Arteon is the new luxury flagship of German car maker’s passenger car line-up. It comes packing a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine developing 206kW between 5700-6500rpm and 350Nm from 1800-5600rpm. Already equipped with an R-Line body kit, and 19-inch wheels, the range topping Arteon R-Line already looks sleek and imposing straight out of …

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Insane 625kW Volkswagen Mk6 Golf R devours supercar for lunch!

Behold the Volkswagen Golf with more power than a Lamborghini Aventador S! Caught at the Race 1000 event in Germany recently, the heavily tuned Mk6 Golf R is said to pack 625kW, 81kW more than the fearsome Aventador S. To produce the monstrous punch, the humble hatchback has reportedly swapped …

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Giannini 350 GP4 is a Fiat 500 supercar on steroids

Meet the Giannini 350 GP4, a steroid feasting Fiat 500 that’s ditched its cutesy looks and spent the winter pumping iron at the gym. Prepared by Giannini in collaboration with GRAM (Gram Torino Engineering), the 350 GP4 is an evolution of the Alfa Romeo 4C-powered 350 GP (white car below) …

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V12 AD Tramontana shows gold Vilner interior for 2017 SEMA

Spanish boutique supercar maker, AD Tramontana has teamed up with Bulgarian cockpit specialist, Vilner to create this special Tramontana for the 2017 SEMA show in Las Vegas. With a 5.5-litre Mercedes-Benz bi-turbo V12 that churns out 653kW of power and 920Nm of torque, the 1,268kg rear drive Tramontana is enough …

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Tuning: VÄTH 513kW, 340km/h Mercedes-AMG C63 wagon

It may look like a regular Mercedes-AMG C63 wagon with a set of aftermarket wheels but looks can be deceiving in the world of tuning for this C63 implanted with VÄTH’s V63RS tuning kit is capable of pumping out a monstrous 513kW of power and a stout 900Nm of torque! …

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Customised Kia Stinger GTs sting at SEMA

Arguable the most anticipated mainstream model of 2017, the all-new Kia Stinger GT is the Korean car maker’s first attempt at high performance motoring. And this week the twin-turbo V6 Stinger is going to sting even more with two fully customised examples on display at the 2017 SEMA show in …

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