Car tuning specialists from Germany, Carlsson have created a new styling kit for the premium Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe. The new program from Carlsson offers exterior styling to improve the sporty and individual appearance of the Mercedes Coupe. They installed a lowering kit on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe that lowers the tuned car approximately 30 mm and is priced at 239 euros plus tax. Customers have the option of two different wheel packages available in either 19 or 20 inches. The first set of rims are 1/5 REVO wheels measuring 20 inches and listed at 3,969 euros. Next are the 1/11 Evo Brilliant Edition wheels in a 19 inch model from 2,499 euros. Both these wheel packages and lowering kit for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe by Carlsson give the buyer a unique and distinguished appearance.
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At the upcoming 2010 Geneva Motor Show, Hennessey Performance will reveal their VENOM GT supercar that holds a twin-turbocharged Corvette ZR1-LS9 engine. The special car tuning performed by Hennessey will give the VENOM GT up to 1,200 bhp with a curb weight just under 2,400 lbs. These are amazing numbers, and you rarely hear of cars that boast a power-to-weight ratio of less than 2.5 to 1. Hennessey Performance based the VENOM GT of the Lotus Exige S chassis, however you can see it has been highly modified. The price for the vehicle including all tuning performed by Hennessey is $600,000 USD, and HPE reported that three orders have already been placed on this limited model.
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August 17, 2009 | CATEGORIES: Audi
German car tuning company Hofele has released several aftermarket modifications for the new 2009 Audi A3 Cabrio. The single frame front bumper features larger air intakes in the corners for a GTS look and also includes fog lights which can be purchased separately. Hofele offers their own S3 like front grille available in black or silver for those who want to customize the front end further. In the rear of the Audi A3 Cabrio, a new diffuser can be installed by simply attaching it to the existing rear bumper, and it is made out of PKG material. The rear bumper addition allows for the quad sport exhaust system to be hooked up underneath, or customers can choose to have the factory exhaust installed. Topping it off for the Audi A3 Cabrio are caps for the headlamps, and a Hofele badge on the rear hatch, next to the A3 moniker.
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The latest Project Kahn car tuning kit is available for the Range Rover Vogue and comes with the Stage 2 title along with interior styling for the customer. The tuners focused on letting the customers choose how they want the interior to look, while the exterior received several aftermarket improvements. Project Kahn installed their body kit on the Range Rover Vogue Stage 2 that consists of a new front spoiler, side skirts, and rear bumper that fits the aftermarket exhaust. A stainless steel, chrome polished exhaust system with aluminum tips was fitted underneath and it has a nice distinct rumbling sound. The Stage 2 features Kahn RS-D 22 inch 6-spoke wheels with Kahn valve caps and high performance tires to top it off. Kahn offers some interesting accessories for the buyer such as a fire extinguisher, golfing umbrella with carbon fiber shaft, and a high gloss piano black steering wheel or walnut steering wheel. Pricing for the Project Kahn Range Rover Vogue Stage 2 is 69,995 euros, and if you would like your Range Rover supercharged it is 78,995 euros.
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August 15, 2009 | CATEGORIES: BMW
Vorsteiner revealed their latest car tuning project and limited edition GTS3 BMW E92/90 M3, which received several custom modifications. The front of the car has been redesigned with a new bumper and hood replacement with air vents. The new GTS3 front bumper features a carbon fiber front lip that allows more airflow to the engine bay. The hood has been redesigned with side ducting eyebrows and the front of the vehicle has a lowered ground clearance, and is extended by 25.4 mm with the carbon fiber front splitter. Vorsteiner also offers full visible carbon fiber construction for the front bumper with dry vacuumed woven plastic construction. The optional GTS3 BMW E92/90 M3 vented power dome hood features sharper tension edges, a revised central power dome, and the dual ventilation openings for the heat extraction from the engine bay. Extra hood customizations include a double or single carbon fiber construction with carbon fiber underside paneling.
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