The German tuning company Wimmer RS had this unique Mercedes C63 AMG on display at the Essen Motor Show. Calling it the BlueGreen Eliminator, Wimmer was able to pack a punch in the sporty sedan. With their top of the line performance package, power increased from 487 PS and 600 Nm of torque to 601 PS with 720 newton meters of torque. After the initial Mercedes tuning, the car received a new set of KW coilovers for the suspension, 19-inch alloy rims, and a MOVIT ceramic brake kit.
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Marangoni Range Rover Evoque HFI-R
We have a ton of pictures for you of the Marangoni Range Rover Evoque HFI-R. The first thing that jumps out are the red Marangoni tires, but the brunette model spices it up even more. We’re surprised that colored tires have not yet gained popularity among tuners. Maybe because they are hard to keep looking new, or the fact that they are more expensive then regular rubber. These M-Power EvoRed high performance tires are made of a special compound with high silica content that is said to improve fuel consumption as well. The ones you see here were stretched on a new set of O.Z. Racing 20-inch alloy rims measuring 255/30R20.
VATH V63 Supercharged based off Mercedes C63 AMG
VATH has released their own version of the Mercedes C63 AMG called the V63 Supercharged. The Bavarian tuning company boosted the performance drastically with a new output of 680 PS and 840 Nm of torque. A huge increase from the factory Mercedes C63 figures of 487 PS and 600 newton meters of torque. It is all achieved with the addition of a new water-cooled supercharger, revised ECU, new oil coolers, high flowing catalytic converters, headers, and a stainless steel exhaust system.
Anderson Germany Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
Anderson Germany has released yet another styling and performance package for the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. With the 6.0-liter V12 engine under the hood the Ferrari puts down 620 PS stock. However, with the ECU tuning found in this kit, power output has been increased to 574 PS. At the track, a 0 to 100 km/h sprint only takes a bit over 3 seconds, while the maximum speed was clocked over 300 km/h. Exterior modifications for the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano came next.
Senner Tuning BMW X6
A new package for the BMW X6 xDrive40d has been released by the German shop Senner Tuning. The sporty crossover received the works with new performance upgrades along with styling to boot. Starting at the engine bay, the straight six turbocharged diesel found in the BMW X6 received a new air filter and ECU remapping to increase the numbers. After the ECU tune, output jumped from 306 HP and 600 Nm to 336 horsepower and 665 Nm of torque.
MR Car Design Volkswagen Eos for Girls
The German tuning company MR Car Design has released this Volkswagen Eos for the girls out there looking to hook up their ride. This “Girlz Style” kit goes over the top with Swarovski rose colored stones outlining the wheels which have been wrapped in Dunlop tires. Behind the rims you will find pink painted brake calipers, while a unique suspension package drops the VW Eos up to 50 mm. Under the hood is a 1,400cc turbocharged powerplant that connects to a new pressure-optimized stainless steel exhaust system holding 85 mm tips.
2011 Lotus Evora earns “Most fun to Drive” by U.S. Magazine
The Lotus Evora has long been known as an exotic masterpiece in the automotive world, and the 2011 Lotus Evora model is no exception. The Evora has brought home a showroom full of trophies this past year and has just added another boost to its prestige by taking home “Most fun Car to Drive” honors from U.S. magazine.
Best Cars at the 2011 LA Auto Show
With the 2011 LA Auto Show wrapping up over the weekend, we brought you all the best coverage with the new releases. There was everything from the new Subaru BRZ STI concept to the hot off the press BMW i8. Ford kept their typical fashion with the Shelby GT500, while Cadillac has been busy with the ELR and Ciel projects. Don’t forget about all the car girls attending the show either, Los Angeles never disappoints in this category. We now look forward to next year in hope of these concepts and high powered hybrids coming to life. Hit the jump to see a preview of the best cars on display and be sure to check out the full articles for more information.
2011 LA Auto Show: Tuner Videos
The one section of the 2011 LA Auto Show that did not receive the attention it deserved was the tuner and aftermarket parts section. Some of the nicest cars attending the show were hiding in this backroom with the works of Platinum Motorsport, RTW Motoring, and Al & Ed’s Autosound. Starting off with Platinum Motorsport, they had some very expensive rides as you can see in the video above. Just to name a few, we were able to capture video of the Rolls-Royce, Porsche 911, all new Lamborghini Aventador, Kim Kardashian’s Ferrari, a few Mercedes, and even a Bugatti Veyron. Hit the jump to see the sleek cars from RTW Motoring, and the ground shaking trunks from Al & Ed’s Autosound.
2011 LA Auto Show: Audi e-tron Spyder
The new and already popular Audi e-tron Spyder made a special appearance at the 2011 LA Auto Show. This unique sports car is hoping to be on the production line come 2014, and should feature a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 diesel powerplant with two electric motors. Performance numbers are reported from Audi in the range of 385 horsepower with 739 lb-ft of torque. At the track, a 0 to 60 mph of time will be accomplished in just 4.2 seconds, while the top speed has been limited from the factory at 155 mph. However, what really sets this hybrid apart from the rest is the fuel efficiency.
2011 LA Auto Show: Subaru BRZ STI Concept
Subaru had this tease on display at the 2011 LA Auto Show called the Subaru BRZ STI Concept. Although it is not in production, this is one of the first Subaru sports cars we have seen that is not all-wheel-drive nor turbocharged. While it still holds the famous Subaru four-cylinder boxer engine, this is one of the first live appearances of what the Subaru BRZ STI will look like.
2011 LA Auto Show: Cadillac Ciel Concept
We received our first live look at the all new Cadillac Ciel concept at the 2011 LA Auto Show. A few months ago we posted an article with full details about the intial debut of the fancy Cadillac Ciel concept, however seeing it in person is a different story. Named after the French word “sky” this car is smooth as butter from the suicide doors to the missing B-pillar that is similar to the 1961 Lincoln Continental convertible.