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  • Ford going for fuel-cell speed record with 770HP Fusion

    Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] will be attempting to make a new world record for the fastest hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle when it takes its Fusion Hydrogen 999 fuel cell car to the Bonneville Salt Flats next month. The car – a collaboratively engineered racer with Ballard, Roush and Ohio State University – is powered by a 770hp electric motor with the electric energy provided by hydrogen fuel cells. Behind the wheel will be Ford retiree and veteran Bonneville racer Rick Byrnes. A second fuel cell-powered racer that will compete in the unlimited class category is the Buckeye Bullet 2...

  • Hamann’s new kit for the Lamborghini Murciélago LP640
    Hamann’s new kit for the Lamborghini Murciélago LP640

    Not that the Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 needed more aggression, but for the crazy guys at Germany’s Hamann a car can never be too hardcore. That’s why they’ve released yet another performance aero pack for the Italian thoroughbred. Described as resembling a Stealth-Bomber on...

  • ABT’s A5-based AS5
    ABT’s A5-based AS5

    Audi tuning company has released pictures of its tuning kit for the new A5 coupe, combining bodykit, power upgrades, improved handling, and new wheels. Apart from the typical front and rear spoilers, the AS5 gains gill-shaped air inlets above the front wheels to help cool the brakes. The A5’s...

  • ERST tuned Volvo XC90
    ERST tuned Volvo XC90

    Volvo tuning specialist Erst based in Osaka, Japan, has released a subtle performance pack for the Volvo XC90 SUV. Japan’s enthusiast market is so fond of Volvo that in fact, several tuning companies in the country specifically work on Volvo cars. Erst is one such company, a specialist in the...

  • Kelleners Sport's new kit for the BMW 3-series
    Kelleners Sport's new kit for the BMW 3-series

    Germany’s Kelleners Sport has launched a new tuning kit for the BMW 3-series sedan, with most of the upgrades designed specifically for the 330i. A specialist in tuning BMW’s since 1983, Kelleners engineers with the help of racing driver Ralf Kelleners have created a series of...

  • Maserati Quattroporte by Novitec
    Maserati Quattroporte By Novitec

    German tuner Novitec definitely had a tough task on its hands when asked to improve the performance and styling of one of the best looking saloons on the market. However, it did have a few major accomplishments under its belt to back it up. These are, after all, the same guys that had the guts to...

  • RUF releases 25th anniversary 3400K

    To celebrate 25 years of being an authorized manufacturer, Germany’s RUF has released special edition versions of its 3400K Coupe and Roadster. Based on the regular Porsche Boxster and Cayman, engineers boost the power of the 3.4L flat six with the aid of a supercharger to improve performance whilst maintaining the balance of the mid-engined classic. Final output stands at 400bhp (294kW) at 7,000rpm and maximum torque of 440Nm at 5,500rpm. This is enough for a 4.4 second sprint to 62mph from rest and a top speed of 181mph. In addition to the performance enhancements, you’ll also...

  • Abt’s supercharged TT Roadster
    Abt’s supercharged TT Roadster

    The Audi TT is a favorite at Abt Sportsline, so it’s not surprising that engineers have left no model in the TT family untouched. The tuner is also heavily involved with the German Touring Car Championship and it has used the knowledge gained from racing to develop its latest line of...

  • Honda reveals Civic Mugen RR sports sedan
    Honda reveals Civic Mugen RR sports sedan

    Honda is currently prepping a new performance version of the Civic sedan that’s set for release in the Japan this September. Based on the already sporty Type R, the new Honda Civic Mugen RR was transformed after undergoing a power upgrade and weight reduction program in collaboration with the...

  • Volvo releases R-Design sports package
    Volvo releases R-Design sports package

    Volvo has released a range of performance and styling enhancements for its C30, S40 and V50 wagon, which are due to go on sale by the end of the year. Labeled R-Design, the new kits replace Volvo’s current Sport trim levels and is similar to the S-line packs offered by Audi. Additions to the...

  • Nothelle builds a 520HP Audi TT
    Nothelle builds a 520HP Audi TT

    Audi tuning specialist Nothelle, a performance house with a forty-year history of vehicle customization, has released a new package for the Audi TT. Nothelle’s new kit is designed for either the Coupé or Roadster, and includes enhancements for both the 2.0L TFSI or 3.2L V6 variants. The...

  • Preview of Lumma’s new kit for the BMW E92 Coupe
    Preview of Lumma’s new kit for the BMW E92 Coupe

    Germany’s Lumma Design has released a set of preliminary sketches of its performance pack for BMW’s E92 Coupe, with the debut of the first production version likely to coincide with the release of the new M3 at Frankfurt in September. Lumma’s previous works such as the CLR 600 and...

  • Fisker Coachbuild delivers its first car

    After establishing his company Fisker Coachbuild in sunny California back in 2005, former Aston Martin designer Henrik Fisker has delivered his first car at a ceremony at the Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance in Beverly Hills. The car in question is a 2007 Fisker Latigo CS V10 coupe, number one out of an exclusive run of just 150 cars. The Latigo line of cars is based on the BMW 6-Series family, with the CS V10 model running on the mechanicals of a donor M6. Power levels have been boosted to 648 horsepower, which enables the super-coupe to reach 60 mph from rest in just 3.9 seconds. The...

  • Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 by Edo Competition
    Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 by Edo Competition

    German tuning house Edo Competition has taken a look under the hood of the Lamborghini Murcièlago LP640 supercar and worked its magic to the tune of 663hp, 23 horses up on the factory model. Torque from the 6.5L V12 is increased from 660Nm to 675Nm at 5,600rpm, which results in final acceleration...

  • 9ff's 910hp Porsche 911 Turbo TRC 91
    9ff's 910hp Porsche 911 Turbo TRC 91

    Porsche specialist 9ff has dropped its potent 4.0L biturbo flat-six into the Porsche 911 Turbo Cabrio, and in doing so has created the world’s fastest convertible. Developing 780hp in the Cabrio, the modded 911 drop-top can reach a top speed of 381km/h. Reserved for the coupe is a more...

  • 9ff GT9 to break Bugatti Veyron's 407km/h top speed
    9ff GT9 to break Bugatti Veyron's 407km/h top speed

    Engineers at 9ff have the Bugatti Veyron clearly in their sights with the new Porsche GT9 set to take on the world’s fastest with a top speed target in excess of 400km/h. Production of the GT9 will be limited to just 20 copies at €476,000 a piece, but one car has already been reserved...

  • Ford releases Shelby GT Convertible
    Ford releases Shelby GT Convertible

    America’s top selling convertible is about to get another variation with the announcement that Ford and Carroll Shelby will be launching a new GT Mustang drop-top for the 2008 model year. Though the first cars aren’t expected to hit showrooms until August, Mustang fans will be able to...

  • Arden tuning pack for the Range Rover Sport TDV8
    Arden tuning pack for the Range Rover Sport TDV8

    The latest Range Rover Sport modified by Arden Tuning has hit the streets, this time powered by an enhanced version of the turbodiesel V8 engine. With over 30 years of experience refining British cars, including the likes of Jaguar and Land Rover, Arden’s newest creation is set to build on...

  • Lexus LS460 by Wald International

    We’re used to seeing plenty of tuned autos from the German marques, but rarely do we see a Japanese saloon get the aftermarket treatment. Wald International is a Japanese tuner that specializes in the modification of some of Europe’s finest, cars like the Bentley Continental GT, BMW 7-series and Mercedes S-class. This time ‘round, its developers have turned their attention to the Lexus LS460 limo. Its latest kit consists of a subtle bodykit comprised of new bumpers, side-skirts and unique spoilers front and back. Other upgrades include minor updates to the V8 engine and a...

  • Brabus B63 S pack for all Mercedes 63 AMG models
    Brabus B63 S pack for all Mercedes 63 AMG models

    Brabus has upgraded its B63 S tuning kit for the hand-built 6.2L AMG V8 engine and is now offering the package for any AMG Mercedes model fitted with the amazing powerplant. Engineers have boosted the power output of the high-revving V8 to 550hp (404kW) and peak torque to 650 Nm. The sprint time...

  • Binz E-class limo at Millbrook Proving Grounds
    Binz E-Class Limo At Millbrook Proving Grounds

    Germany's Binz has taken its latest stretched Mercedes-Benz E-Class limousine to the Millbrook Proving Grounds for an annual test day with some of the U.K.’s motoring journalists. However, on days like this, you’re more likely to see the journos pimping it up in the back seat rather...

  • 9ff's new kit for the Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet
    9ff's new kit for the Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet

    Porsche specialist 9ff has announced the release of a high-performance tuning pack for the convertible version of the new 911 Turbo. It didn’t take long for the power-hungry guys over at 9ff to transfer their performance know-how from the coupe to the cabrio. The car was only officially...

  • 2007 Roush F-150 Nitemare
    Roush Nitemare and Harley-Davidson F-150 pickups revealed

    Roush has unveiled its 2007 Nitemare F-150 pickup, a 445hp supercharged steed that will be produced in a limited run of just 100 trucks. Based on the standard cab version of the F-150, the Nitemare picks up a ROUSHcharger that boosts output from the 5.4L engine to 445hp and 500lb-ft. of torque...

  • Kicherer’s tuned SL K60 Evo Black
    Kicherer’s tuned SL K60 Evo Black

    Despite an updated model due soon, German tuners have released yet another performance package for the V12-powered Mercedes SL Roadster. Engineers and designers at Kicherer have upgraded the bi-turbo V12 engine to the tune of 605hp (445kW), lifting performance of the SL600 into supercar territory...

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