November 20, 2009 | CATEGORIES: Ford
Shelby Automobiles Incorporated has released their latest Super Snake tuning kit on the Ford F-150 models, for years ranging from 2003-2008. Based off of the Shelby Mustang GT500 Super Snake, the upgrades improve performance, handling, and looks. The concept was built by Shelby to see if the public was ready to take on another high performance truck. It features the stock 5.4-liter V8 engine that has been boosted by the tuning company to produce 475 hp. The power is transferred to the pavement through an automatic gearbox, and the Ford F-150 features large 6-piston Shelby brakes for extra stopping power.
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November 19, 2009 | CATEGORIES: Audi
German tuning firm MTM has a long history of tuning Audi cars, and their latest project shows a powerful Audi TT RS. The company founder, Roland Mayer helped customize the Sport Quattro back in the 80′s with the turbo five-banger, and now almost 20 years later they are still consistent as ever. MTM is now able to offer three stages to boost performance numbers ranging from 340 hp to 404, to 424 horsepower. This is obtained by ECU tuning and an aftermarket exhaust system on the Audi TT RS. Torque numbers show 332 lb-ft to match the 340 hp and continue to rise along with a top speed of 185 mph.
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November 18, 2009 | CATEGORIES: Porsche
McChip-DKR has released an upgrade package for the all new Porsche Panamera Turbo that has been highly appraised by car enthusiasts. The tuning firm created a package consisting of a power kit and new wheels. Performance gains for the Porsche Panamera show 550 hp and 775 Nm of torque with some simple ECU tuning and remapping. These numbers are a 50 hp and 75 Nm increase over the factory figures, and the Sportchrono version was able to produce 845 Nm of torque. The Porsche car was able to reach a top speed of 311 km/h after the tuners saw a 8 km/h gain from the stock model.
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November 18, 2009 | CATEGORIES: Mercedes
After the initial spy shots of the Mercedes SLS AMG were leaked, more pictures of the highly anticipated and redesigned Mercedes Gullwing have surfaced. It was revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show with its front/mid-mounted 6.3-liter V8, and inspired by the Mercedes 300SL “Gullwing”. Mercedes offers a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox with final performance numbers boasting 563 hp and 480 ft lbs of torque to the rear wheels. The Mercedes-Benz car weighs just around 3,500 pounds, allowing the SLS AMG to run a 0-60 mph time in only 3.7 seconds. Top speed numbers from Mercedes shows 197 mph with the addition of optional carbon ceramic brake discs to bring the sports car to a halt.
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ONYX Cars have released their initial renderings of the Platinum V tuning kit available for the Range Rover Vogue. The Range Rover received an all new body kit made of carbon fiber and consists of several pieces. Included in the package is a custom grille, redesigned rear bumper, and rear diffuser. LED daytime running lights were placed in the front bumper, and underneath the Range Rover Vogue is a dual exhaust system below the diffuser. Separating this Range Rover from the crowd are the 22 inch forged bespoke TPM1 MATT alloy wheels.
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