Supercars
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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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Aston Martin adds automatic to DBS supercar
One year after making its first public appearance at the 2007 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, Aston Martin has confirmed details of a number of enhancements for the company’s flagship DBS, including the introduction of a ‘Touchtronic 2’ automatic transmission. The car will...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Russian designer offers glimpse at four-door Ferrari
With the likes of Aston Martin and Porsche set to release sporty four-door coupe models and even Lamborghini planning to join the fray with the unveiling of a new saloon concept at next week’s Paris Motor Show, it didn’t take long for budding designers to create their own personal...
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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...
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Corvette ZR1 hits the dyno
It was only a matter of time until the first dyno charts for the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 hit the web and here they are courtesy of Pennsylvanian tuner PCM. Engineers conducted their tests using two separate cars running on a Dynojet dynamometer, with the resulting average of the two highest...
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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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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 higher-spec LP640 model, the new package includes a minor power bump, an aggressive new aero kit and an uprated wheel and tire package. Calling their creation the Murcielago ‘GTR Spyder’, the latest roadster sits beside the previous hardtop GTR and features the same 708hp (528kW) output. 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...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Pagani approves factory plans for upcoming C9
The Pagani Zonda is already one of the most dramatically styled and exclusive supercars in recent production but the man behind the car, Horacio Pagani, has more ambitious plans for a new model set to enter production next year. Unlike the Zonda, which was only offered to a few select markets, the...
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Dutch buyer sets sights on final Veryon
The 300th Veyron will be the final car built, as was always the plan with the limited-edition hypercar. A Dutch buyer, Harrie van de Moesdijk, will buy the final car to complete his collection of three - one in each color of the Dutch flag. Owning three Veyrons is a unique status symbol in its own...
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Chevy Corvette latest victim of auto industry downturn
Luxury brands and halo models have in the past been resilient to the effects of industry downturns, usually because of their niche status and high desirability. However, the industry is currently in one of its worse downturns in decades, with the U.S. at the bottom of a 15 year slump in sales...
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Unofficial document reveals details about 425km/h Veyron GT
It’s been known since the outset that the Bugatti Veyron would be limited to just 300 units, and from its early days there has been talk about a special run-out model. Last month reports emerged claiming that Bugatti is already working on a Veyron successor, however a leaked memo alleged to...
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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, they've approached the job from a unique angle. The engine tuning of both cars is accomplished with nothing more than a special OBD port hookup and some intake and exhaust components. The end results are considerably faster than their stock counterparts, however. The R8 gains 26hp (19kW) for a total of...
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Veritas RS III supercar crashed on first public test drive
Built specifically for the purpose of eliminating all driver aids in order to provide the purest experience possible, the Veritas RS III is already headed to a limited-production run of just 50 cars. Unfortunately, one $500,000 prototype has already met its demise, ending up in a crash in...
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Video: Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 hits the autobahn
The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 hasn’t even arrived in some U.S. states but the first press car has already touched down in Germany and is just weeks away from competing in the annual Nardo high-speed shootout in Italy. Its German minders have now taken the 638hp supercar for a spin on the...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
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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Gumpert Confirms Apollo Supercar For U.S.
German supercar manufacturer Gumpert has announced it will be distributing its Apollo supercar in the United States via a partnership with Evolution MotorSport. The odd-looking but ferociously fast Apollo will be shipped to the U.S. for final assembly and performance testing in Tempe, Arizona. The...
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Bolwell considers electric version of Nagari supercar
Australian-based manufacturer Bolwell recently made headlines for resurrecting the Nagari, a throwback to an Aussie-built 1960s supercar powered by a Ford V8 enigne. While the current Bolwell Nagari is still in the prototype stages, the company is already looking to the future and is considering...
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Nissan today announced an interim price adjustment on the 2009 GT-R due to increased raw materials costs, with base prices now starting at $76,840 and prices for the premium model starting at $79,090, up from $69,850 and $71,900 respectively. The new prices are exclusive of a $1,000 destination and handling charge, and don’t apply to customer orders already in dealer hands prior to September 5. All 2009 Nissan GT-Rs are equipped with a standard 3.8L twin turbo V6 producing a claimed 480hp (358kW) and 434lb-ft (588Nm) of torque, backed by a paddle-shifted, dual clutch rear transmission...
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One-Off Lamborghini Miura Roadster Makes A Return
The Lamborghini Miura Roadster concept has spent the past 40 years doing the rounds of motor shows and sitting idle in the hands of private collectors, a footnote in the annals of one of the most influential cars in history - the mid-engined Miura coupe. Now details of the stunning one-off Miura...
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First look at possible Ferrari 430 Scuderia Spider
Though high-end supercars have always been something of a marriage of art and performance, Ferrari's cars have always managed to favor the performance side of the equation, even in their large and comfortable grand tourers. The 430 Scuderia, on the other hand, has eschewed all vestiges of fashion...
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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...
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Nismo releases official tuner parts for Nissan GT-R
While there has been a multitude of performance accessories launched for the GT-R since the car first made its debut last December, Nissan has finally released the first set of official upgrades through its in-house tuner Nismo. The range of parts are currently on sale in Japan only, and having the...
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Sportec-tuned Audi RS6 Avant
The sheer number of specialist-tuned Audi RS6 Avants is a clear measure of just how compelling a vehicle it really is. Already one of the most inexplicably powerful wagons in existence, the human instinct for more finds a perfect outlet in the RS6, and Sportec's addition to the ranks finds a...
Siddarth Raja