The Swiss tuners at FAB Design have pulled back the sheets to reveal the modified Mercedes SLS AMG. Although the tuning company was scarce on the details, we do know that they were able to gain an extra 40 horsepower from the Gullwing door supercar. This comes from the Mercedes V8 engine producing a total of 611 hp after the tuning. At the track it improved the sprint time from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds, a .1 difference from the factory car time. FAB Design also designed a new body kit for the SLS AMG, consisting of a re-styled front bumper with new vents and a lip spoiler, side skirts, roof scoop, and a new rear bumper that accompanies the four exhaust tips.
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October 12, 2010 | CATEGORIES: BMW
Here is the latest work released by the British tuners at Prestige Styling, a modified BMW X6 called the X600. This comes to us after Prestige recently launched their original BMW X6 tuning kit in the spring. It features a new front and rear bumper, vented bonnet, side vents, redesigned front spoiler, and additional air intakes. These deliver a more aggressive appearance, while LED daytime running lights were added, along with the original fog lights and PDCs. The BMW X600 keeps the factory upper body lines, however the lower sections have been custom designed to strengthen the look. Remodeled front wheel archers give the SUV additional width, and side skirts extend lower with a stainless steel step plate, while the rear door panel and wheel arches continue to emphasize a wider BMW X6.
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After our initial post about the new SSC Ultimate Aero II concept car, TopGear has revealed new images and information. They are continuing the “fastest car in the world” battle between the Bugatti and several other concepts, but the pricing and specs are now here. It will come powered by a four-cam 6.8-liter twin-turbo engine, capable of revving to 9,000 rpm to produce a whopping 1,350 bhp. The Aero II blowers are an SSC design, and it’s already accomplishing these numbers on Shelby’s dyno. The final car will be constructed of all carbon except for aluminum crash rails on the front and back. Its transmission is still the same SSC unit with a triple-disc carbon clutch, and the option of sequential paddle shifting.
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A killer wide body kit conversion has been made for the Chevrolet Corvette, from the tuners at ZR1 Body Kits. The Chevy Corvette already looks great from the factory, but this look has been inspired by the C6.R Corvette racing cars, featuring an aggressive stance and exterior styling. It is available in two varieties, the more aggressive called the Extreme Style ZR1 for the C6 Z06 Grand Sport retails for $7,599, while the tuning firm also offers the mild OEM-style ZR1 body kit for $6,999. Both of these performance packages are made from fiberglass using compression molds, and is similar to what the GM OEM manufacturers use for their body panels, while keeping the factory mounting points.
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Another crazy video has come to us featuring Ken Block drifting his Ford Fiesta in the latest Gymkhana 3. The video series has been more than entertaining with each installment, and this one tops them all by combining both street racing and drifting, with a NASCAR style track. It wouldn’t be a DC Shoes and Monster video production without the skilled Ken Block drifting in his newly modified Ford Fiesta around cones, corners, and up vertical walls. Hit the jump to see the full video and be truly amazed!
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