The Russian tuning company Status Design, unleashed their new performance and styling package for the Ferrari F430 proving that a little more power could be squeezed out of the 4.3-liter V8 beast. The SU35 kit, made for the F430 includes quite a few upgrades. To start, these tuning specialists re calibrated the engine control unit and added a performance exhaust, increasing the cars overall power to about 525 HP, not to mention speeds in excess of 200 mph. Despite what we expect out of Ferrari, realizing some might say that’s not enough, Status Design will be extending the package to include a supercharger kit by Novitec Rosso for a few more greenbacks. The result is these car enthusiasts will be able to increase their F430’s power to an insane 700 horsepower! But what about looks you ask?
Greg Windler
D2Forged Chevy Corvette ZR1
The tuners at D2Forged took the Chevy Corvette ZR1 and decided to improve a sports car that doesn’t really need extra work. If you expected to see a complete Corvette ZR1 tuning package here, well I’m sorry to say this isn’t it. The tuning firm specializes in aftermarket wheels for styling cars, and hooked up this Chevy Corvette with a nice set and some new paint. These wheels offered by D2Forged are available in either 19 or 20-inches, and come with a gloss black center, chrome lip, and chrome rivets. Now the paint job is what caught my attention, the wheels just add a sporty look to the Corvette.
Pennzoil RCR Camaro SS
Two tuners, Pennzoil and RCR Street Performance Group teamed up to complete this special edition Chevrolet Camaro SS for the track. Included in the package is a new aero kit consisting of a front splitter, rear diffuser, side skirts, rear spoiler, and a carbon fiber hood. The tuning firms then decided to black out the tail lights and rear light area, redesign the front grille for a more aggressive look, and install a new set of 22-inch aftermarket wheels. Performance tuning was next on the list, and this Chevy Camaro SS went through an intensive lineup of parts.
MAGNAT Ford F-150
The tuning professionals at MAGNAT, a car audio manufacturer, have released their tuned up version of the new Ford F-150. The new popular pickup underwent a total transformation and is now one of the sickest systems you can find. To start, MAGNAT improved the appearance of the rough looking Ford F-150 by installing a set of 22-inch Rockstar alloys wrapped in high speed tires from Yokohama. They also repainted the truck with a gunmetal grey finish and some MAGNAT detailing to leave their mark and much more with this F150. Now let’s move inside for more details about this one of a kind sound system.
Sport-Wheels VW Golf 6 R
Here is the latest project from the Hurth-based tuning specialist Sport-Wheels on the VW Golf 6 R. At first, it sounds like the modified Volkswagen Golf would only receive a new wheel package, but actually there is much more. On the exterior, the powerful new ride was fixed up with a sporty themed graphic foil for added protection from CoverEFX. The rims you see pictured are 20-inch OZ Ultraleggera HLT alloys wrapped in high performance tires. The Golfs suspension setup consists of lower springs with an adjustable high-grade steel thread chassis by KW.
Kicherer Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
The German tuning firm Kicherer recently unveiled the Black Edition package for the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. This newly modified Benz features both performance and styling improvements with a unique matte black foil car wrap for a stealth appearance. Included in the SLS AMG kit is a new front spoiler lip, rear diffuser, and a set of 20-inch RS wheels with high performance tires. Apart from the dull car foil wrap, the Mercedes-Benz received an adjustable sport suspension kit with a lowering and raising mechanism, keeping the driver on edge while having control of the cars stance.
Dodge Dakota Convertible Truck
This Dodge Dakota Convertible truck was sold on eBay recently, and one lucky car tuning enthusiast was fortunate enough to grab this unique automobile. This is 1 of 909 built in 1990, and there were only around 3,000 ever manufactured between 89-90. Yes, the top is completely factory, and this truck is reasonably priced for how rare it is. Many of these convertible trucks were destroyed in the Cash for Clunkers, a program that lets owners trade in their old cars and trucks for a discount when buying a new car or truck from a dealership. Looks like the owner put a little work into tuning the Dakota convertible as well. Listed in the auction are several modifications including Eagle alloy rims, lowering links, alarm system, and a deep sounding performance exhaust.
Senner Tuning Audi S5 Sportback
The custom car professionals at Senner Tuning have released their newest upgrade kit for the Audi S5 Sportback called the Grand Prix. Including both styling and performance enhancements, this is one serious sports car. Topping all upgrades, according to the team over at Senner Tuning, was a clean set of 20-inch T1S Work Vara Diamont 2-piece wheels with a polished black finish and wrapped in 245/30 R20 tires for the front and 295/25 R20 in the back. The Senner Audi S5 Sportback was also given new suspension, lowering the ride height by nearly 40 mm up front, and about 35 mm for the rear. The guys at Senner also upgraded their Audi S5 with a new complete exhaust system for those stainless steel lovers along with new catalytic converters, and 4-pipe muffler adding to its intimidating look.
Switzer 900hp Ethanol Nissan GT-R P900
The Ohio based tuning company Switzer Performance has topped their previous records with the Nissan GT-R P900. This modified Nissan GT-R now produces 900hp with an all new transmission to handle the power. Switzer previously released the Nissan GT-R P700 package that boasted around 800 horses, with 700 crank horsepower, but that wasn’t enough. Tim Switzer started off by making this custom Nissan run on E85 ethanol, but to handle these numbers, a new transmission was needed. Transmission failure was the biggest concern of this project, so the tuners hired Dodson Motorsports in New Zealand to develop the stronger transmission. After several months of development between Switzer and Dodson, they received a product that would allow them to push more than 800hp.
Edo Competition Aston Martin DB9 to DBS
The amazing Edo Aston Martin DBS, a creation by Edo Competition, has finally been released after a serious tuning extravaganza. Created originally for a Russian car enthusiast, this 5-year old Aston Martin DB9 had to go through a total transformation. Fitted with a newly designed inner and outer dress, Edo added some serious upgrades in the performance category, and a top of the line audio entertainment system. As far as looks go, Edo designers fitted massive DBS sports, 20-inch five double-spoke wheels. They also added a max-flow carbon spoiler and rear diffuser along with new sleek side skirts for a serious look.
TopCar Bentley Continental GT Bullet Grey
A new version of the Bentley Continental GT has be released by tuning firm TopCar. Back in 2009 they launched the blacked out edition for the Bentley, and this time the Bullet Grey edition features new carbon fiber inserts along with other aftermarket parts. For the exterior, TopCar started off with addition air intakes in the bonnet, a GT Speed radiator grille, LED daytime running lights, front bumper lip, blacked out lights all around, side skirts, rear diffuser, rear wing, and lower side moldings. Chrome exhaust tips from the high performance exhaust round out the cars styling, and the new paint job gives us a completely new Bentley Continental GT.
Magneti Marelli Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA
Here we have a tuning kit for the Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA that is made by the Fiat electronics division and major OEM supplier Magneti Marelli. They have manufactured everything from ECUs to headlights, and worked with Microsoft and Ford with the development of the Sync and Blue&Me car computer systems. The scope of the company even reaches out to constructing the Kinetic Energy Recovery System for Ferrari models, as well as electronics found on almost every car in production today. Now the company is launching its own tuning division called Magneti Marelli Elaborazioni, with their first kit for the the Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA called the Kit-One.