California-based tuner Vorsteiner has released a dry carbon aerodynamics package for the 2008 BMW M3 E90. The powerful sedan released in 2008 by BMW is a pretty limited edition because it was replaced by the Bavarian automaker after few months with its newer version, the facelifted 2009MY M3 sedan. Vorsteiner wanted to add their stylish touch to the car and installed a new body kit which consists of a front add-on spoiler that was also used for the BMW M3 E92 coupe and a rear diffuser with 3 integrated fins. They also installed a replacement carbon boot lid with a lip spoiler which improves the car’s dynamics. The new trunk lid is 35% lighter than the standard one and thanks to these new lightweight components the car’s performances and handling were also improved by Vorsteiner.
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MTM Audi TTS
The last generation Audi TTS sports some subtle appearance tweaks that distinguish it from other TT models. It has a powerful 2.0L turbocharged four cylinder engine under the hood that generates 272 HP but the guys from MTM thought this was not enough and they prepared a full tuning package for this fast coupe. They installed a new body kit with a lot of carbon fiber elements and 9-spoke bimoto alloy rims to give a unique and sporty appearance to their TTS. Engineers from MTM modified the car’s engine and now the 2.0 TFSI quattro engine can deliver 380 HP at 6,420 rpm and a maximum torque of 494 Nm at 4,580 rpm. With a high performance exhaust, a new suspension system which lowers the car and a 6-speed S-tronic direct shift gearbox the car could reach a top speed of 265 km/h but MTM announced that it could go even faster depending on the tire size.
Cargraphic Aston Martin V8 Vantage
We all know German tuners are really good when it comes to modify really expensive cars and recently we recently found a new tuning company that designs exclusive tuning kits for super cars. Cargraphic has just launched a full tuning package for Aston Martin V8 Vantage, a car with amazing looks and incredible sound. They analysed it’s aerodynamics in a wind tunnel and they developed a special aero kit which will reduce high speed lift and includes a carbon fiber spoiler lip, a new rear spoiler with integrated diffuser, side skirts and a mirror housing set. The car sits on 19″ or 20″ light weight three-piece wheels with a sport classic design or a racing style GTR design. Engineers from Cargraphic modified the car’s 4.5L V8 to increase its power from 426 HP to 466 HP and the maximum torque was also increased by an additional 32 Nm.
ABT Audi Q5
ABT Sportsline released a tuning programme for the new Audi Q5 last year at the Essen Motor and during that time they were offering power upgrades only for the 2.0 TFSI and 3.0 TDI models. The car received an entirely new front apron with a large spoiler with integrated fog lamps and a huge front grille that makes this Q5 really aggressive. The body modifications continue with wider fenders, door trims, 22″ alloy wheels, a rear skirt that houses the new exhaust system with four tailpipes and an ABT muffler and a small rear wing. Recently, the company has announced that their Audi Q5 got new engine upgrades and with a so-called ABT Power package they manage to increase HP for every engine. The 2.0 TDI was upgraded from 170 HP to 190 HP and the 3.0L TDI version outputs now 310 HP. The gasoline engines got a more powerful version and the guys from ABT manged to upgrade the engine from 211 HP to 275 HP.
BRABUS Mercedes E-Class
The new W212 Mercedes E-Class will arrive on the market in 2010 and well known tuner Brabus already revealed an exclusive tuning package for the new Mercedes. Their designers developed an aerodynamic kit made from Pur-R-Rim plastics that will add a sportier look to the car with striking lines. The new body kit consists of a front apron with a sophisticated shape which reduces lift on the front axle and gives an aggressive face to this stylish sedan. It contains LED daytime running lights, auxiliary headlights and customers could choose between high beams or fog lamps too. Brabus installed aluminum front sport quart panels which will improve cooling and venting and add a sporty flair. The rocker panels will improve the airflow and also feature integrated LED entrance lights. The rear side of this Mercedes E-Class received a rear apron that houses a new sport exhaust with two chrome plated tailpipes on either sides and it also comes with a rear spoiler.
Hamann Bentley Continental GT Speed Imperator
“Imperator” makes you think at the head of state or a supreme commander and this might be the perfect name for the Bentley Continental GT Speed modified by Hamann, an exclusive luxury car with unique design. Hamann made a new body kit which consists of sixteen pieces like a new front bumper with LED daytime running lights, new side skirts, fender flares with vents, a new rear bumper with a small diffuser and a rear spoiler. Hamann installed 10.5×21″ wheels but customers could also get a set of even larger wheels sized 10.5×22″ on the front and 11×22″ on the rear side of the car. The car’s new design looks impressive and it would be the perfect vehicle for a head of state or Imperator. Under the hood the 6.0L W12 engine received a big power boost thanks to an upgrade at the car’s engine cooling unit with high flow catalytic converters, new pipes and mufflers.
G-POWER BMW X5 Typhoon
The most powerful SUV has arrived: G-Power turned a BMW X5 into a Typhoon with 525 HP and an incredible muscular design. The car is equipped with with a V8 engine that could take this vehicle to a top speed of 275 km/h, setting new standards for SUVs in its class. G-Power made a striking body kit which consists of new fender flares and aprons designed for maximum aerodynamic efficiency developed by the G-Power designers using the latest CAD technologies. All body kit elements were made from PUR-R-Rim plastics in OEM quality. The curved fender flares on front and rear and add seven centimeters to this X5’s width and will also create necessary space for extra-wide wheels and tires. The largest version of this car features G-Power Silverstone Forged Edition wheels sized 11Jx23″ on the front axle and 12Jx23″ on the rear axle. These wheels were custom made for this car and come with high performance tires sized 315/25 ZR23 from Michelin.
Heico Sportiv Volvo XC60
Heico Sportiv is one of the best car tuners when it comes to modify vehicles produced by the Swedish automaker Volvo and their design department just released a full tuning kit for the Volvo XC60. The compact crossover received a new front spoiler and rear valance made from polyurethane plastic (PUR) which has extreme loading capacity due to its very high impact resistance and tensile strength. The rear bumper accommodates a new four pipe exhaust and customers could also get a dual pipe exhaust system that could be used in conjunction with the series production rear bumper. Under the hood, the German-based tuner has succeeded in making the sound of the diesel versions 2.4D and D5 more sporty and thrilling. After a couple of tweaks at the car’s engine this Volvo XC60 has around 315 HP under the hood ready to take this vehicle to high speeds.
Novitec Rosso Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M
The Scuderia Spider 16M is probably Ferrari‘s most hardcore convertible ever with a powerful V8 engine that delivers 510 HP at an incredible power to weight ratio of 2.6 kg/hp. The exclusive car will be produced in just 499 units with breathtaking performances: it could accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds and it could reach a top speed of 315 km/h. Lucky rich guys could snag one of these truly evocative special series cars from Ferrari, but even though there will be only 499 units produced, some customers will still want to make their car stand out from the crowd and Novitec Rosso got a solution for that. It’s not official yet, but you know everything is revealed faster on the internet and a couple of pictures with the Novitec Rosso Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M appeared today. The well known Ferrari tuner made a full tuning package for the powerful convertible and it seems they managed to add a lot of horses under the hood.
B&B VW Scirocco
B&B started to modify Volkswagen and Audi cars about 25 years ago and their skills and modified cars got better and better in time. Their latest tuning project is based on the new Volkswagen Scirocco, one of the most popular European cars at the moment. B&B made a special engine kit which will increase this car’s performances in 6 stages: the first stage begins with a couple of modifications at the engine electronics which boost the power to 235 HP and 340 Nm for just 998 Euro. Next stages will take the engine to 250, 265, 286, 300 and in the final EVO R stage this Scirocco will have 350 HP and 450 Nm under the hood. This is achieved by changing the car’s original engine with a special engine equipped with a bigger turbo loader, optimized crank shaft and forged pistons with modified cylinder heads.
Wheelsandmore Audi R8
The Audi R8 looks special and probably everyone would love to own a car like this one. It might be a mid engine sports car but it has a breathtaking design with sporty handling dynamics and a rocket like speed which will impress any speed addict. The stock version of this car is equipped with a 4.2L V8 engine and if that’s not enough Wheelsandmore decided to release a special performance kit for this exotic car. The German tuner created a special engine kit which will modify the car’s engine cooling unit and will give an extra 30 HP that will take this car’s engine to 450 HP. The special ECU kit will cost just €1,700 and if you’re willing to spend more to make this super car even faster the company will add a kompressor which will boost the car’s power to 530 HP. But power ain’t cheap and the high performance kit will cost about €32,500.