European tuners Geiger Cars have released a striking package for the new Corvette Z06, and named this model ‘Wild Thing’. The bright green color choice for the paint is definitely wild, but it’s the power numbers that were meant to impress. Geiger Cars was able to claim an astonishing 890 horsepower after their modifications, with 940 Nm of torque at 4,500 rpms. The mods include customizing the cylinder block, head, and crankshaft which increased the displacement from 7.0-liters to 7.6-liters. They didn’t stop there however, Geiger Cars added two turbochargers to make it a biturbo (twin turbo) model. With those performance gains, the Corvette Z06 can reach an acclaimed top speed of 354 km/h!
May 2009
After the translation incident with ‘White Power’, AVUS Performance has returned again, this time modifying a Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG. The German car tuning company did everything to this Mercedes, from suspension, to looks, and also performance options to give it the complete package. The springs were replaced with aftermarket parts, and coilovers are an option for the customer. Complementing the new height are 19 inch AMG multi-spoke rims, with large 8-piston brake calipers and 380 mm rotors to bring it to a stop. Under the hood however is where AVUS excels, supporting three different power stages, and letting the owner choose their destiny.
Car tuning specialists Ventross, have released their Nissan GT-R R35 Skyline package using ideas from their parent company Vorsteiner. The tuners developed a new body kit, and in the front, large carbon fiber air intakes were added throughout to increase airflow to the radiators and brakes. A solid front lip was installed that gives the appearance of a lower than normal Nissan GT-R, and all parts included in the front fascia are made using Vorsteiner’s dry carbon fiber vacuum technology. This new technology allows their company to maximize the overall strength of the carbon fiber, while at the same time reducing the weight more than the average carbon fiber piece.
The car tuners from Germany, Wimmer RS (Wimmer Rennsporttechnik Soligen) chose the Porsche 997 GT2 Bi-Turbo this time to modify and the results were amazing. The Porsche 997 GT2 was able to sprint from 0-100 km/h in only 3.4 seconds! Wimmer increased the power to 680 hp, from the stock 530 hp, and torque was also boosted to 870 Nm. This was achieved by tuning the twin-turbos, adding a custom Wimmer sport exhaust system, sport catalysts, redesigned cylinder head, aftermarket camshafts, and finally a performance clutch. They didn’t stop with only tuning the cars engine bay, however, they also customized the exterior by adding a body kit, wheels, and graphics.
Hartge, a very popular German car tuning company has added a wheel package to the all new 2009 BMW Z4, competing with wheels from Hamann and AC Schnitzer. Along with the wheel and tire combo, Hartge plans to complete a full body kit for the Z roadster. Included in the kit is a stainless steel exhaust tip, aftermarket speedometer, and aluminum foot rest, pedals, and steering wheel. The aftermarket speedometer shows a top speed of 300 km/h or 200 mph, however some engine tuning would be required to accomplish those speeds.
