July 26, 2009 | CATEGORIES: Ford
Despite a lawsuit between Steve Saleen and Saleen Performance Vehicles, the new 2010 Saleen 435S Ford Mustang GT will have a variety of new performance parts. Right now there is a pending lawsuit between Steve Saleen and MJ Acquisitions, who now own Saleen Performance Vehicles, in which Steve Saleen does not want his name used anymore for future vehicles. However, until the lawsuit is settled MJ Acquisitions is allowed to release as many Saleen branded models as they’d like. So this week at a Mustang enthusiasts event in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, they launched the new 435S Mustang based off the Ford Mustang GT. The redesigned Mustang comes fitted with a Saleen Series VI supercharger that outputs 435 hp and 425 ft-lbs of torque from the well sized 4.6-liter V8.
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July 25, 2009 | CATEGORIES: BMW
A new performance package for the fuel efficient BMW 116d has been released by German car tuning firm Hartge. From the factory the BMW 116d gets an amazing 64.2 mpg, and the CO2 emissions are only 118 per kilometer. Hartge has taken their own plan and created a program to upgrade the ECU, so the final performance numbers are 143 hp and 315 Nm of torque. They may not be impressive, however it is a significant increase from the stock 115 horsepower. Hartge installed a new suspension kit that lowers the BMW 116d by 25 mm and features dual exhaust pipes. Prices have not yet been released on the package from Hartge, however from the factory, the new BMW 116d three-door starts at 17,605 euros including all taxes and license fees. BMW also offers the five-door model that starts at 18,135 euros, and both of these models are already on the market and ready for tuning.
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July 24, 2009 | CATEGORIES: Nissan
Senner Tuning brings us the highly modified Nissan 350Z Roadster Thunder today, with a new package that improves looks and performance. The Nissan 350Z is powered by the same 3.5-liter V6 engine which outputs 338 hp over the stock 301 hp. For the performance increases, Senner Tuning optimized the ECU, added a new exhaust system, and a carbon airbox. On the exterior are a variety of interesting additions, including Lambo doors from LSD which I doubt add much value since Lambo doors seem to be a mod of the past. A new front grille, front fender, and rear spoiler with an integrated brake light are included as well. The Nissan 350Z Roadster Thunder by Senner Tuning also rides on 20 inch chrome polished wheels wrapped in Continental tires.
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Chevy car tuning professionals, Chris Fessler and Jon Moss bring us the 2010 Fessler-Moss Chevrolet Camaro Limited Edition available in three different packages. The first package called the Camaro Enhancement Package includes several aftermarket modifications and is priced at $55,000 with the car included, or $15,000 without. Parts in the kit are an adjustable suspension, 22 inch Fessler wheels, performance tires, cold air intake, remote start system, deep cycle battery, and billet carbon fiber or black light taillights. Performance enhancements are also available and include an engine swap (LS7 or LS9), supercharger, exhaust system, dynotune, and brake upgrades. The second package from Fessler-Moss is the Camaro Competition Package, and it is priced at $90,000 with the car, and $50,000 without. It includes all the features of the first package, along with a carbon fiber body kit, supercharged V8, interior audio upgrades, 6-piston Pro plus Fessler brake system, and carbon fiber interior pieces.
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German tuning company Mcchip has revealed two performance packages that are brand new for the Audi TT-RS. The stage 1 kit consists of a tuned ECU module that boosts the turbocharged 2.5 liter, outputting 380 hp and 550 Nm of torque from the stock 340 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque. However, complete performance numbers aren’t released yet, but we do know that the car has a top speed of 300 km/h or 186 mph. Their announcements also include the all new stage 2 kit that is supposed to increase the horspower to more than 400. Mcchip suggests that only experienced drivers purchase the package since these numbers will really give it some punch. On the exterior of the cars styling, the Mcchip Audi TT-RS is fitted with Cargraphic GTR 20×9 wheels, wrapped in high performance Continental 255/30 R20 tires.
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