Most people on this site would kill to own a Bugatti Veyron, but when reality sets in, it’s just not going to happen. That’s when the Bugatti Veyron replica car builders come to play, and this two million dollar Bugatti Veyron now has a cheap price tag. Well not exactly cheap at 89,000 USD, but a fraction of what it would cost to own a real Bugatti Veyron. This replica car was built on a 2002 Mercury Cougar with a V6 and automatic transmission. Only major problem I see is the car having 112,000 miles! It will probably need a new engine swap and suspension soon, however a potential new owner will have the body work, 20-inch wheels, angel eye HID headlights, LED taillights, functional gas cap, and power windows with working mirrors. The eBay seller says the interior is still in progress but very close to being ready for upholstery. We’ll keep our eye on this one and see how it turns out. You can check the listing here.
Greg Windler
CoverEFX Mini Cooper JCW
Check out this unique Mini Cooper JCW sporting a Louis Vuitton inspired wrap put together by the guys at CoverEFX. Besides the car wrap, the Mini also received gold metallic accents, matte gold trim, black leather, a KW suspension kit, and 17-inch alloy rims wrapped in high performance Toyo tires. Surprisingly the tuning firm offers two performance packages for the Mini Cooper. The first stage features an optimized ECU, sport exhaust system, and high flow air filter for the 1.6-liter turbo engine. After installation it was able to produce 236 PS and 350 Nm of torque, but the stage 2 is able to improve it even further.
Super Bowl Car Commercials
With the Super Bowl less than 24 hours away, here is a recap of the best Super Bowl car commercials last year. Many people who watch the super bowl only watch it for the commercials. Others are simply watching because everyone else is, and they’re at a super bowl party. However, a true sports fans know it’s more than just a 3-hour episode of commercials, and this year’s match up between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers should be a classic. There were several major car manufacturer’s and companies from last year’s Buper Bowl commercials, including Audi, Dodge, Hyundai, Kia, Volkswagen, Bridgestone, and Cars.com. Hit the jump to see which was your favorite, and stay tuned for this year’s lineup, but more importantly, the game.
Kelleners Sport BMW 5 Series M
The car tuning firm Kelleners Sport have now released another package for the BMW 5 Series M, which tunes both the 535i and 520d models. These cars will displayed at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, and Kelleners guarantees a 20 percent gain of power for the petrol and diesel engines. For the petrol powered 535i, the power output was raised from 306 hp to 367 horsepower, with torque increased from 400 to 480 Nm. Meanwhile, the 520d diesel engine was boosted from 184 hp to 218 horsepower, and a final torque output of 450 Nm. Styling modifications for the BMW 5 Series M came next.
Techart Porsche Panamera GrandGT
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.
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.