At the Auto Zurich Car Show last December, Techart revealed this GrandGT styling kit for the luxury Porsche Panamera. It is now on the market for sale, and consists of a full line of goodies, including a full carbon fiber body kit, alloys wheels, and a variety of interior accessories. On the exterior level, Techart starts off by installing a new front bumper cover with a grill insert and splitter made of carbon fiber. Next, was the addition of wider front and rear fenders, side skirts, rear bumper with diffuser, and a deck lid spoiler. The new wheel set ranging from 20 to 23-inches complete the sporty look of the Porsche Panamera.
Month: January 2011
Edo Porsche Panamera Moby Dick
The German tuning firm Edo Competition has released their latest work on the Porsche Panamera with the odd name Moby Dick. Can’t say the Panamera has been the most appealing car tuners have had runs with it, however this one looks stunning. It is said to be the most powerful Porsche Panamera in the world currently, with the upgrade boosting the numbers by almost 50% from the factory 500 PS to a whopping 750 PS. With the aftermarket upgrade, the Porsche Panamera Moby Dick was able to spring from 0 to 60 mph in less than 4 seconds, while reaching a top speed of 211 mph. Next was the aggressive styling that catches everyone’s attention.
James Bond Car Lotus Evora For Sale
Here is a James Bond car being offered for sale by a UK Lotus dealership, the new Lotus Evora painted in iconic livery from the James Bond film “For Your Eyes Only”. At a press event in the French Alps, the Lotus Evora was used as a demonstrator where journalist drove the car on ice. It is painted in a bronze metallic with a set of gold stripes along the sides, emulating the Lotus Esprit that James Bond drove. The advertisement states that the car has traveled 12,932 miles since 2009, and comes with a Ski Rack for an extra cost.
Bentley Replica based off Chrysler Sebring
This Bentley replica doesn’t look half bad, based off a Chrysler Sebring, which seems like a decent car for building a replica of a Continental GTC. It’s definitely better than the old Pontiac Fiero’s people are using to build Ferrari and Lamborghini replicas. Was listed on eBay and the auction has already ended, with no bids unfortunately, so we’re not sure if it will ever be completed. However, for the money, this Bentley replica seems like a good car investment if someone can finish it to look exactly like the real deal. The seller claims that he will be finishing the carpet, adding a new windscreen, door mirrors, and a custom dual exhaust with real Bentley tips. Pictures also show authentic Bentley interior pieces, but a dashboard will need to be custom made to fit these. Then it will need the seats upholstered, a new convertible top, sound system, and navigation to make it look 100% genuine.
G-Power BMW M5 Hurricane GS LPG Powered
Here is the latest car tuning project from G-Power, the new BMW M5 Hurricane GS. All of the G-Power Hurricane cars have been impressive, but this M5 holds the title for the world’s fasts LPG (liquid petroleum gas) powered car. Based of the BMW M5 E60, the Hurricane GS features a SK II package consisting of the LPG conversion, twin ASA superchargers, water-cooled intercooler, and a remapped ECU. With these modifications the custom 5.0-liter V10 power plant produces 660 PS and 650 Nm of torque. The amazing performance numbers allow the BMW M5 Hurricane to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.6 seconds, hit 200 km/h in 11.4 seconds, and accomplish an overall top speed of 333 km/h to set a world record.
Mopar Fiat 500
In addition to the Chrysler 200 Super S released earlier this month, Mopar is now offering several aftermarket mods for the recently launched 2012 Fiat 500 in the USA. These were announced through a special version of the city car at the North American International Auto Show in Detriot, featuring mostly cosmetic customizations. This all show, no go Fiat 500 appears to be less impressive than the concept that was unveiled at the last SEMA Show, however carries some similar tasteful exterior tuning found on the Mopar Limited Edition Challenger. Hit the jump for a list of details and more photos.
Superchips Ford Kuga, Galaxy, Mondeo, and Focus S-Max
The tuners from Superchips Ltd. are offering a high performance ECU remap for the new Ford Kuga, Galaxy, Mondeo, and Focus S-Max line of cars. For the certain Ford cars featuring the latest version of the 2.0-liter TDCi turbo diesel engine producing 163 PS, the Superchips technicians have analyzed and determined extra power capabilities. The Ford Galaxy, Kuga, Mondeo, and Focus gained an additional 22 bhp at 3,301 rpm, along with a 89 Nm torque increase. After analyzing the dyno maps, the tuning firm noticed gains throughout the rev range, which improves the overall drive ability, and is the main focus at Superchips.
Renntech Mercedes CLK 63 AMG
Even though the C209 Mercedes CLK Coupe may have been replaced by the new C207, tuners haven’t left out the thought of selling aftermarket parts for both models. The Florida based tuning firm Renntech has released this new aero kit for the Mercedes CLK 63 AMG Black Series. It consists of a fully functional carbon fiber front splitter and rear diffuser, front air brake ducts, redesigned carbon air box, and fully adjustable DTM style rear wing to give it a more aggressive look. The firm stated that all components have been tested by the companies in house design and engineering staff “to integrate seamlessly within the original body work”. This offers better performance and handling for the Mercedes CLK owners, however hit the jump for a detailed list and prices.
Anderson Germany Audi Q7
Anderson Germany got their hands on the flagship Audi SUV, the Q7 V12 TDI to be exact, and improved the style and performance while at it. This 12-cylinder oil-burner produces 500 horses and 1,000 Nm of torque from the 6-liters of displacement. It’s plenty of enough power, and at the track the Audi Q7 is able to get the all-wheel drive to accomplish 0 to 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds. With the addition of a new air filter and ECU software optimization, Anderson Germany was able to improve the horsepower to 550. To go along with the boost in performance, a new brake kit including eye-popping red calipers along with a suspension lowering module were installed. Next the tuners modified the exterior and interior styling on the Audi Q7.
Mercedes-Benz B55 V8
Check out this Mercedes-Benz B55 V8, a one-off model exclusively manufactured to mark the success of the premium Mercedes A and B-Class models. It carries a 5.5-liter V8 engine capable of producing 388 horsepower and 530 Nm of torque, along with a seven-speed automatic transmission. Based upon a training destined B 200 CDI, the high performance Mercedes B 55 car idea came from the plant manager Peter Wesp, who gave his staff the task of developing a special automobile on the basis of the B-Class. Additional special fittings were made in the steering and exhaust areas, and the drive axle at the rear was swapped with an older W210 series E-Class model.
Reiter Lamborghini Gallardo LP600
The tuners from Reiter Engineering have put together a new track star based on the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560, and called it the LP600 because of the new performance figures. For the track, the modified Lambo received a new carbon fiber aero kit consisting of a front splitter, bumpers, new bonnet design, racing front fends, air exit ducts, underbody diffuser, and a huge rear spoiler. Reiter installed a new AP brake system with ventilated brake discs, their own double wishbone front and rear suspension, anti-roll bar, anti-drive and anti-squat, racing shocks, springs, and a new set of 18-inch racing wheels with slick tires. Tuning heads must give credit to the new lightweight aluminum frame, which received some new body parts and joint elements to make it work. In the end, this Lamborghini Gallardo only weighs in around 1190 kg, and the price for all this is pretty reasonable at 288,500 EUR.