Black on black is the look that car tuning company Kicherer aimed for in their newest release, the Mercedes Benz SL 63 RS, however they didn’t stop there. Not only did they modify the exterior, but under the hood Kicherer tuned this Mercedes for extra horsepower. The stock 6.2-liter V8 engine produces 525 hp and 630 Nm of torque from the factory, and with some tuning they were able to increase its numbers to 560 hp and 670 Nm of torque. The exterior received a new aerodynamic kit made of carbon fiber. In the front a new spoiler was added, LED daytime running lights, and a new front grille.
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The German tuners Arden, usually specialize in tuning Jaguar and Range Rover cars, but this time they have constructed a unique piece for the Bentley Continental GTC. Choosing one of the most prestigious makes and models in the world, Arden decided to sculpt custom hood pieces and high quality wheels for the Bentley Continental GTC. The ‘bonnet mascot or radiator figure’ as Arden calls it, is simply a hood ornament for 980 euros! The piece is hand made from brass plated in chromium, then highly polished and only take 30 minutes to mount.
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May 11, 2009 | CATEGORIES: BMW
The American car tuning company Dinan has announced their latest project which will give the new BMW M3 sedan 500hp. Dinan has specialized in aftermarket BMW parts for years, and currently have one of the best warranty programs for your BMW, established throughout several dealerships. They have strived to be one of the most respected BMW aftermarket retailers, and have several tuning options for the customer. For this build they plan to add a 4.5-liter engine and either turbo or supercharge the BMW M3.
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May 9, 2009 | CATEGORIES: Audi
AVUS Performance have released their refined flat black Audi A5, naming it the A5 Coupe Matte Black. They wanted to keep it simple because of all the controversy with their last project, the Audi RS6 named White Power. The German car tuning house aimed at giving this Audi the complete package which includes performance mods, improved handling, and a customized exterior. Starting with the engine, it comes with Audi’s 3.0 liter V6 TDI diesel which has an upgraded ECU, boosting the horsepower to 275 from the stock 235hp, while the torque was also increased from 370lb-ft to 442lb-ft.
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APP Europe has teamed up with several tuning companies including Rieger Tuning, KW Automotive, Wimmer Rennsporttechnik, CFC and MR Car Design to come together and customize this Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TSI. Starting off with the body kit from Rieger Tuning, it includes a new front bumper, side skirts, a rear lip with diffuser optional. For the suspension, KW Automotive added their race track ready V3 coilover setup to complement the body kit and wheels. Wimmer Rennsporttechnik came along to tune the ECU, giving the sporty Scirocco 261hp and 280lbs-ft of torque and allow it to reach a top speed of 164mph.
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