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The Mercedes-McLaren SLR is probably the last car in need of any styling modifications but that hasn’t stopped German tuner Mansory from attempting to enhance its already striking lines. The tuner's most recent kit, the carbon-fiber endowed Renovatio, was first launched back at the Geneva Motor Show in March and now Mansory has revealed a second edition of the kit with a prominent two-tone color scheme. The complete Renovatio package consists of a number of powertrain upgrades, including a new supercharger, as well as a complete revamp of the interior. In creating the kit, Mansory first...
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Lexmaul tunes the Volvo C30 T5
Lexmaul is a German tuner that specialises in modifying vehicles from General Motors, specifically those wearing Opel badges. The latest project from Lexmaul, however, hails from Sweden and is based on the stylish Volvo C30 three–door hatchback. Lexmaul has nicknamed the car...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Katech Corvette Z06 ClubSport track special
Updated with new images. Detroit motorsports and tuning firm Katech Performance has released a new track-focused package for the Chevrolet Corvette Z06, injecting the already quick stock car with more grip, power and safety. The new package is called the ClubSport and is available exclusively...
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Edo Competition modifies the Ferrari FXX to be street-legal
Despite only 30 FXX supercars being produced in total (not including the even more extreme Evolution models), German tuner Edo Competition has managed to get its hands on one of the ultra-rare cars and has modified it to be street legal. For anyone unfamiliar with the FXX, the car is a development...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Saleen releases special edition Dark Horse Mustang
With the 2010 Ford Mustang facelift just months away from being revealed, niche carmaker and specialty tuner Saleen has announced a new tuning package to mark the end of the line of the current model. The new car is called the ‘Dark Horse’ and is based on the 45th anniversary 2009 Ford...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
RUF developing all-electric Porsche Cayman
One of the most talked about electric cars in recent times is the Lotus Elise based Tesla Roadster, a car that is quickly become more and more popular in performance circles because of its supercar performance and cutting edge technology. Well-established Porsche tuner RUF, a company that has been...
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Tuning specialist Hamann Motorsport is known for its exploits with German and Italian exotics, but now the performance workshop has turned its attention to one of the most staunchly British cars in production - the Aston Martin V8 Vantage. On offer is an engine tuning service that reprograms the ECU, giving a 23hp (17kW) improvement to the pre-2008 4.3L V8 Vantage and a 30hp (22kW) improvement to the updated 4.7L V8 Vantage. The Hamann V8 Vantage also comes with a stainless steel sports exhaust system that ups power from 420hp (313kW) to 440hp (338kW) in the 4.7L V8 version to make sure the...
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Hartge releases new modified BMW 135i
Almost six months ago, Hartge revealed its original take on the 1-series. At that time, it was entirely an appearance and suspension upgrade package, leaving the engine untouched. Now, having spent the last six months extracting even more power from the 135i's twin-turbo six-cylinder, the German...
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Amuse GT-R crosses the 600hp barrier
Despite fears Nissan’s new GT-R wouldn’t tolerate anyone tinkering around with its innards, Japan’s industrious tuning firms have managed to develop a number of aftermarket parts claimed to boost performance of the supercar. Initial testing showed that even simple mods such as...
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class tuned by Lorinser
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is without doubt one of the most handsome cars on the market but with a few subtle mods the svelte roadster can be made much more appealing. The latest styling kit from German tuner Lorinser proves this proposition, with little more than a complete bodykit for the...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
IMSA GTR Spyder based on the Murcielago Roadster
IMSA Tuning isn’t as widely recognized as fellow German rivals such as MTM, EDO Competition and Brabus, but the performance workshop has released a number of brilliant power upgrades over the past 12 months, including their latest kit for Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster. Based around the...
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Mercedes CLK 63 AMG ‘Black Widow’ by Vorsteiner
Straight out of the box the Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series is already one of the most extreme production cars on the planet, leaving others in its wake thanks to its 507hp (378kW) and 465lb-ft (630Nm) V8 engine. Despite its stock supercar performance, American tuner Vorsteiner has now...
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Japanese tuners Accuracy.Spirit.Imagination (ASI) have revealed a new kit for the Bentley Continental GTC drop top. ASI's exclusive work with Bentleys has given the Japanese company a well-earned reputation amongst other tuners, and their latest kit gives the British-built Bentley Continental GTC a fresh appeal. Stylistically, the body kit is similar to the theme they created for the four-door Bentley Flying Spur. The package comprises a full bodykit with a front bumper spoiler, side skirts, and a rear bumper with a carbon-fiber lip, ASI's latest bodykit is a little more reserved than some of...
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5-Series sedan joins BMW's armored Security division
BMW has added another model to its armored ‘Security’ division with the announcement today of the all-new 5-series Security. The latest saloon comes just a month after the reveal of the X5 Security SUV, and is available in both 550i and 530i specification. While both models are heavily...
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Evolution MotorSports Porsche Cayenne Turbo and GTS
Earlier this week Evolution MotorSports announced the kick-off of its agreement with German supercar maker Gumpert as the sole U.S. assembly and testing arm for the Apollo. Now the company has revealed two new takes on the Porsche Cayenne Turbo and GTS, boosting power and performance with optional...
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D3 boosts Cadillac XLR-V output to more than 600hp
There was a time when aftermarket tuners would rarely even consider modifying something like a Cadillac. The brand was largely associated with retirees and boring business execs, hardly the type of buyers looking for aggressive bodykits and insane power mods. Then came the sharply styled CTS sedan...
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O.CT Tuning takes on the Audi R8 and RS6 supercars
The top-end models from Audi, the R8 and RS6, have received a lot of attention in their own right as well as numerous tuned versions since their release. O.CT is adding to the list with a pair of their own, but instead of following the pack with the usual slate of appearance and engine mods...
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Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series tuned by Kleeman
Straight out of the box the Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series is already one of the most extreme production cars on the planet, packing a 507hp (378kW) 6.2L AMG V8 engine with 465lb-ft (630Nm) of twisting power. However long-time Mercedes tuner Kleeman has now released an even more...
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Already known for its entertaining and meticulously detailed modifications to the Fiat 500, Mini Clubman and more, Castagna has once again turned its hand toward the stylish Fiat 500 minicar with surprising results. Converting the car to a two-seat, teak-decked beach buggy was the easy part - the Castagna Tender Two is also a purely electric vehicle (EV). Capable of 80mph (130km/h) and a range of 75-85mi (120-140km) depending on driving style and speed, the car can be charged to 80% in just four hours from a standard household outlet. The practicality of the EV solution contrasts sharply with...
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Vorsteiner mods the E92 BMW M3 with CSL techniques
While German tuners generally tend to stick with a single marque, tinkering with the likes of BMWs, Audis, Mercedes or Porsches to the exclusion of others, American tuner Vorsteiner works with all three marques, and its latest creation has tuners from around the world sitting up and taking notice...
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Ford Fiesta and Mondeo Individual packs set for Paris Motor Show launch
Ford Europe first launched its ‘Individual’ vehicle customization program at the start of last year for a select number of models sold strictly in Germany and Switzerland under a pilot program. The initiative was designed to meet increasing demand from consumers who sought new ways to...
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Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG by Brabus
Brabus is well-known for taking Mercedes vehicles to extreme states of tune, including the V12 twin-turbo Bullit, a tweaked version of the SLR Roadster and even the Daimler-produced Smart ForTwo. Now the company has taken on the C63 AMG, rebranded as the Brabus B63 S, and though the German tuners...
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RENNtech tunes the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
Outrageous power in an unlikely package is not a thing of the past, and it's unlikely ever to truly die, no matter what the mainstream media may say. RENNtech has embraced that philosophy with its latest creation, a tuned version of Mercedes' C63 AMG - itself an already over-the-top take on a...
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Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 by Jeremie Paret
Startup French supercar tuner Jeremie Paret has unveiled his first creation, a custom Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 featuring styling cues from the Reventon, pink brake calipers and a range of custom trim and interior materials. Paret's tuning process includes a few unique and interesting steps...
Nelson Ireson