August 26, 2009 | CATEGORIES: Audi
Swiss car tuning company Sportec has taken the Audi TT RS and created a Stage One engine upgrade for performance enhancements. The 2.5-liter, five cylinder TFSI engine normally produces 335 hp and 332 ft lbs of torque, however Sportec’s Stage One package boosts those numbers to 400 hp with 405 ft lbs of torque at 2,650 rpm. The Stage One Performance upgrade for the Audi TT RS costs 1,200 euros, and is available from the official importer APS of Brackley. The kit comes with official cover of the manufacturer’s warranty, however because of the strong customer demand, it looks like this package will be exclusive to the European market. It is currently under development at Sportec’s base in Hori, Switzerland.
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August 25, 2009 | CATEGORIES: Fiat
If you own a Fiat 500 Abarth and are not satisfied with its performance, then bring your Fiat 500 to Karl Schnorr Kraftfahrzeuge’s car tuning company for upgrades. They started off by installing aluminum wheels from OZ in a red or Seria Rossa color measuring 17×7 and are priced at 1,090 euro. To make the wheels fit flush, a special coilover kit was hooked up that lowers the Fiat 500 Abarth a few millimeters and is priced at 1,275 euro. For the axis measurement when lowering the car, Karl Schnorr charges 85 euros, and for the adaption of the body it is 285 euros. Performance increases were accomplished by the installation of two different power kits. The level I power kit increases horsepower from 135 to 163 hp for only 950 euro, while the level II kit increases the power over 200 hp, but it much more expensive at 5,050 euro.
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A new body kit designed for the Mercedes CL-Class W216 has been revealed by car tuning experts MEC Design, and the finished all black product looks stealthy. The new body kit features an aggressive front end with a modified front bumper and revised aftermarket grille. Dubbed the 2FACE, this all black Mercedes CL-Class W216 model by MEC Design also boasts a three-piece rear spoiler and two different diffusers for the customer to choose from. Fitted underneath is a sport exhaust system with four large tailpipes to go with the elegant or extreme sport diffuser options. Extra modifications include side skirts with LED lighting along the sides, and the MEC I three-piece wheels available in either flat black or chrome, measuring 22×10.5 in the front, and 22×11.5 in the rear. Pricing has not yet been released, however you can expect this package to carry a heavy price for the Mercedes.
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August 23, 2009 | CATEGORIES: Porsche
Premium car tuning specialists from Techart have created a new tuning kit for the Porsche Boxster and Cayman models that meet all expectations. The new customization package from Techart features two aerodynamic kits, daytime running lights, sport springs, and interior carbon fiber elements. Both of the Techart Aerokits are made from PU RIM and wind tunnel tested to optimize the drag they create. Components of the aero kit are a new front spoiler lip to match the body color, side skirts, and redesigned rear for better aerodynamics. A rear spoiler and diffuser underneath optimize the traction and stability while driving at high speeds in the Porsche Boxster or Porsche Cayman.
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Using their car tuning expertise, GeigerCars has tuned the all new 2010 Camaro SS Compressor to complete the trio of legendary muslce cars. The have already customized the Dodge Challenger and Ford Mustang, so why not modify the new aggressive looking Chevy Camaro SS. Tuning the base model Camaro SS, GeigerCars German engineering chose to increase the performance numbers of the 6.2-liter V8 that boasts 432 horsepower. One of GeigerCars specialties is their high performance supercharger kit, so they installed just that for the 2010 Camaro SS Compressor. By using the mechanical compressor, engine output was increased to 568 hp and 799 ft-lbs of torque with the supercharging kit installed, and also a high flow exhaust system that includes new catalysts and mufflers.
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