Tuning specialists Novitec Rosso have revealed their aftermarket kit for the limited edition Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M convertible. Ferrari plans to manufacture only 499 of these vehicles, so they will even be rare without the kit from Novitec. Boosting the 4.3 liter V8 are two belt driven high performance compressors increasing the pressure to 0.48 bar. These compressors give the Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M an extra 186 horsepower for a total of 696 hp and 682 Nm of torque. With those performance numbers the Ferrari can sprint from 0-100 km/h in only 3.5 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 9.7 seconds, 0-300 km/h in 23.8 seconds, and claim a top speed of 330 km/h. Novitec Rosso didn’t stop there with only engine performance, they added NF3 dual spoke wheels measuring 8.5×20 in the front, and 12×20 in the rear. The wheels come wrapped in high performance Pirelli tires, and they upgraded the suspension to accommodate the wheel package.
World famous Japanese tuner Mugen, have prepared the Honda Civic Type-R Hatchback for launch in the European car tuning market. From the factory it comes with a four cylinder 2.0 liter i-VTEC engine producing 200 horsepower, however earlier speculation has it at 240 hp. The Euro-spec Honda Civic Type-R is equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, and like most other Honda cars it’s front wheel drive. Mugen has dramatically modified this Civic however, using carbon fiber pieces for the new aero kit. The aerodynamic kit for the Type R consists of a new front bumper, front lip, and blacked out grille. Moving down the side of the car are redesigned side skirts leading to the custom rear bumper, diffuser, and an aftermarket exhaust on the Honda Civic. A new hood with dual air vents and a raised mid-section was also installed. Complimenting the body kit are gunmetal alloy wheels on all fours, and they match the body work of the Mugen Honda Civic Type-R Hatchback.
It’s been almost a year since Specter Werkes released their C6 Corvette GTR, now the Michigan-based car tuning specialists has delivered a new Corvette GTR. Starting off with the factory Chevy model, Specter Werkes used their imagination and taste to create a unique Chevrolet Corvette GTR supercar, with custom bodywork and performance tuning. The LS3 engine was increased in displacement from 6.2 liters to 6.8 liters, and with a new cam shaft design, performance numbers were increased to 615 hp and 578 ft lbs of torque. There are several levels of engine tuning that Specter Werkes can perform, and this model received the most basic tune. Underneath the Corvette GTR is fitted with a Corsa performance exhaust system, while receiving a complete wide body makeover for the exterior.
Here is the follow up to the original Ken Block Gymkhana Practice,the Ken Block Gymkhana 2 The Infomercial is even better than the first! Ken Block drives the all new 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX STi that was prepared by Crawford Performance boasting 566 hp and 611 ft lbs of torque. The original Ken Block Gymkhana practice pulled attention from more than 20 million viewers world wide, so DC Shoes decided to make another video that is even more entertaining. These videos are some of my favorites, check it out:
The car tuning company Caractere have revealed their latest car styling kit for the Audi Q5, and it is a complete body kit. The new kit strengthens the already strong framework of the Audi Q5, and is made of several pieces. It comes complete with a new front bumper, rear spoiler, roof spoiler, and a rear hatch blend. For the rear spoiler exhaust openings can be integrated for the tips, and for the wheels arch extensions are possible as well. All these parts are made from PURim and improve the performance of the Audi Q5. Caractere designed the body kit not only for looks, but to provide performance enhancements all around and make this a complete vehicle.
