January 5, 2011 | CATEGORIES: Porsche
Tuning company Merdad has revealed the completed official photos of their two door Porsche Cayenne Coupe conversion that was at the MPH show in November. We now have the details of this package, which received a nice power upgrade to the factory 4.8-liter V8 engine. They were able to boost the power output from 500 PS/492 bhp to an impressive 750 PS/740 bhp. Besides the obvious two-door conversion on the sides, Merdad installed a new body kit on the Porsche Cayenne consisting of sportier front and rear bumpers, side skirts, and a new set of 22-inch bespoke alloy wheels. At the track the Porsche performed exceptionally well, with a 0 to 100 km/h sprint time of 4.4 seconds.
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January 4, 2011 | CATEGORIES: Mini
The German tuners from Schmidt Revolution typically specialize with alloy wheels, but have now released a fully tuned concept project on the MINI Clubman Cooper S called Streetworker. With the focus point being the new 18-inch Cirrus alloy rims, the company offers this fancy style in any color ranging from the matte blue to carbon black. They come wrapped in high performance Continental tires measuring 215/35R18, while the exterior of the car was wrapped in a matte blue foil wrap, and contrasting matte black roof finish. Completing the aesthetically appealing kit is a Streetec air suspension to drop the car up to 60 mm, while also being able to raise it 40 mm over the factory height. Engine tuning was performed on the MINI Cooper S to increase the output to 200 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque.
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January 3, 2011 | CATEGORIES: Ferrari
Check out this sinister Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano Comte Noir (The Black Count) by tuner Graf Weckerle. He recently released a Aston Martin Blanc de Blancs edition, but went the other direction with this Ferrari in a sleek black exterior. This Comte Noir Ferrari 599 GTB edition is powered by the factory V12 engine, however now produces an amazing 835 hp. To handle all this power the car also received a new coilover suspension kit with adjustable shock absorbers that can lower or raise the front by 40 mm. The most unique feature found on this Graf Weckerle Ferrari 599 is the set of Fleur-de-Lis forged titanium and aluminum rims painted in a combination of anthracite and black finish.
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January 2, 2011 | CATEGORIES: Ferrari
These are the first photos released by Underground Racing of their Ferrari 458 Italia Twin Turbo kit, which is still in development. Expected to have an output over 1,000 horsepower, the package will come in two stages. Stage 1 will consist of the new twin turbo system installed on the stock engine, while Stage 2 will include a custom built engine to go along with the new twin turbochargers. Since the Ferrari is still being tuned and tweaked by the guys at Underground Racing the exact performance figures are unknown. Underground Racing praises the Ferrari team for the superb platform that the Ferrari 458 Italia holds, and enjoyed driving the factory car before dismantling it in their workshop.
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The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter offers the perfect start for a tuning project for those looking to tour the country. This Grand Edition carries a hefty price, but holds everything anyone could ever ask for. It comes with high-speed WiFi internet, satellite radio and TV, 32-inch LCD flat-screen television, and a 30,000 BTU climate-controlled air conditioning unit. Both the driver seat and front passenger seat are heated and offer a massage function, while the mini tour bus is powered by a 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine producing 190 PS and 440 Nm of torque. Pricing for the Mercedes Sprinter Grand Edition is $189,850, however the base model starts at $40,000.
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