November 16, 2009 | CATEGORIES: Nissan
Based out of Landsberg, the tuning specialists at Advanced Performance Parts (APP) have chosen the Nissan 370Z for improvements. The guys at APP Europe are true Japanese car lovers and have previously modified the Nissan 350Z and GT-R models. The white Nissan received striking three-piece 20 inch Oxigin Lexor wheels in black in white, wrapped in 245/30/20 tires in the front, and 275/30/20 in the rear. Underneath the 370Z is a MR Car Design stainless steel exhaust delivering the proper sound. For the sporty look they installed a KW option 3 coilover kit that lowers the car 30 mm and improves the driving experience.
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November 14, 2009 | CATEGORIES: BMW
Here we have a BMW M5 modified by the tuning firm Lumma Design, in collaboration with the popular BMW tuners G-Power and they named it the Lumma CLR RS. Both tuning companies were able to increase the performance significantly, with final numbers showing 730 hp and 700 Nm of torque. The M5 is able to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in just 4.2 seconds, reach 200 km/h in 10 seconds, and 300 km/h in 29.5 seconds. An astounding top speed number for the Lumma Design BMW M5 CLR RS shows it is capable of 367.4 km/h. These impressive figures are from a G-Power compressor system with ASA radial compressor, new exhaust system with 105 mm exhaust pipes, and 100 cells racing catalysts.
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The German tuners at Wheelsandmore have released a special tuning kit for the elegant Aston Martin DB9 convertible. Custom modifications include a new body kit made of polyurethane featuring new front and rear aprons, side skirts, and a rear spoiler. The Aston Martin DB9 convertible looks more bold and aggressive with these additions. Wheelsandmore added Kahn RS-V wheels that measure 20×9 and come wrapped in Dunlop Sport Maxx tires measuring 255/35/20 in the front, and 20×11 rims with 285/30/20 tires in the rear. Under the hood of the Aston Martin DB9 Volante convertible is the stock 6.0-liter V12 engine, which Wheelsandmore decided to perform some ECU tuning.
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It’s too bad the 2009 SEMA Show in Las Vegas has come to an end after only four short days, however more pictures of the beautiful car babes have surfaced on the web. This is our second installment of car girls, and here is the first article on the SEMA Show Car Girls. Not only are the car babes hot, but the cars at the SEMA Show are smoking! If only I could have been there, after looking at these pictures, it was an event that should not have been missed.
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At the 41st Tokyo Motor Show, Subaru and Toyota have partnered together to release the Toyota FT-86 Concept. Both companies will produce their own versions of the car, but right now they are sticking with the Toyota name. It should launch at the end of 2011 and will be powered by a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter four cylinder engine. Sporting a rear wheel drive, the Toyota FT-86 Concept car shows performance numbers of 146 hp and 190 Nm of torque. Hopefully there will be a turbocharger available for those tuning enthusiasts wanting extra power for their Toyota or Subaru. Delivering maximum driving performance will be a 6-speed manual transmission, and the affordable sports car will be priced around $20,000 USD.
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