AK-Car Design is a less popular German tuning firm that has released this new styling kit for the Mercedes SLS AMG. The new package for the gullwing Mercedes model looks good, and we will remember these tuners if they continue to put out quality work like this. The performance was left stock for the engineers at Mercedes-Benz to worry about, but the highly anticipated car did receive a unique aero kit. Included in the package are new front and rear bumpers, a front grille, side skirts, and a redesigned diffuser with two sets of integrated exhaust tips.
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Dodge Challenger Furious Fuchsia
Dodge has unveiled the Furious Fuchsia special edition 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic and Challenger SRT8 for their 40th Anniversary of the legendary model. Not too sure how ‘furious’ pink is, but the all new Dodge Challenger packs a powerful HEMI V8 with an unmistakable design and world-class handling. Dodge avoided tuning the engine and stuck with the most significant highlight of the car, the exterior shade of Furious Fuchsia Pearl Coat with Pearl White leather seats. The limited edition Challenger rides on large 20-inch polished aluminum rims wrapped in all-season high performance tires to complete the wheel package.
Active Autowerke BMW M3
The US-based tuning firm Active Autowerke released this modified BMW M3 recently, which was mistaken to be a project from the famous tuners AVUS Performance. Supposedly AVUS used Active Autowerkes pictures from their site to help sell the new ADV.1 rims, which they are a dealer of. Transforming the stylish BMW M3 E92 series are several exterior and interior customizations. Sporting a new aerodynamic body kit made of carbon fiber, the ultimate driving machine rides on the never before seen ADV.1 wheel designs. The car also received an aftermarket suspension kit, high performance exhaust system, and a few interior accents.
Onyx Bentley Continental GT Platinum GTO
No, it’s not a Pontiac GTO, this is the new Bentley Continental GT Platinum GTO tuned by the team at Onyx. They have taken this “Camry for rich folks” car, and unleashed a stunning package to transform the way it looks and performs. Onyx was able to boost the W12 engine that previously boasted 550 horsepower, and push it beyond 640 hp. Aerodynamic enhancements to the Bentley Continental GT include a re-styled front bumper with carbon fiber, LED daytime running lights, and a carbon fiber front splitter. Additions to the rear consist of a new rear bumper with carbon fiber diffuser and deck lid spoiler. Onyx was able to fit large 22-inch matte black wheels on the Bentley Platinum GTO, and more information is available in the press release after the jump.
Hennessey Ford F150 Raptor
Hennessey Performance has been a very active tuning company at the start of 2010, releasing several new projects including this Ford F150 Raptor. Recently we received news about their latest Cadillac CTS-V and Camaro builds, and now have the fresh ‘VelociRaptor 500‘ project. Taking the trucks performance to a new level, the guys from Hennessey upgraded the 5.4-liter V8 engine to produce 501 hp at 5,100 rpm, with maximum torque reaching 520 lb-ft at 3,200 rpm. These new figures allow the Ford F-150 Veloci Raptor 500 to accelerate from 0-60 mph in just 5.6 seconds, and run the quarter mile in 14.09 seconds at 97 mph.
Lumma BMW X6 CLR X650 M
Lumma Design has released these images of the BMW X6 CLR X650 M that will be displayed at the Geneva Motor Show next month. Based off the BMW X6 M, the new CLR X650 features a full body kit with new front and rear bumpers, black grille, side skirts, large rear spoiler, rear diffuser, and extended fender flares. Underneath the so-called wide body kit are huge 23-inch wheels from Lumma Design. In the engine bay the tuning company performed some customizations to the BMW X6 CLR X650 M.
Hennessey Cadillac CTS-V
One of the finest cars built by General Motors, the Cadillac CTS-V has been improved by the tuning firm Hennessey Performance. There’s always room for improvement when you get to work with a factory supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine. Hennessey Performance has developed the V700 upgrade package to squeeze an extra 150 horses out of the Cadillac CTS-V LSA V8, giving it more than 700 horsepower. It was accomplished with the addition of a cold air induction system, smaller supercharger pulley, new engine management system, longer headers, 3-inch exhaust system, high-flow cats, upgraded intercooler, and more aggressive camshafts. The end result?
JE Design Volkswagen Polo V
JE Design is well known for tuning Seat cars, but now have taken on the Volkswagen Polo V to add to their latest projects. The car tuners created a unique package for the VW Polo V with a new aero kit. Giving it a sports car look is a redesigned front bumper, headlight eyebrows, side skirts, rear bumper, and a new rear spoiler. LED daytime running lights were integrated into the bumper, and the exterior styling was finished off with a nice set of alloy wheels available in either 17 or 18-inch sizes. The new set of wheels have an orange lip painted to match the Volkswagen Polo V striking colors.
Wald International releases Rolls-Royce, Porsche, Jaguar, BMW, and Infiniti body kits
Tuning companies usually only release one body kit or performance package at a time, but Wald International has decided to launch five new car styling kits for several manufacturers. Typically a big tuner show like SEMA will come around, and we will get an assortment of new packages available for tuning enthusiasts. However, this time Wald International has unveiled new aero kits for the Rolls-Royce Ghost, Porsche Panamera, Jaguar XJ, BMW 7-Series, and Infiniti M makes and models. If they had possibly thrown in a Mercedes, Bentley, or Aston Martin kit to the group, they would have the whole tuning scene covered in one release!
MR Car Design Volkswagen Touran
Here is something you don’t see everyday, a Volkswagen Touran MPV, or minivan family car that received extensive tuning by MR Car Design. The tuners decided to give it a shot, and released a unique sports package for the VW Touran. From the factory, the vehicle features a 2.0-liter TDI diesel engine, which MR Car Design performed some ECU tuning on. They also fabricated a custom stainless steel exhaust system to bring the numbers to 223 hp and 457 Nm of torque.
Hennessey Chevy Camaro HPE700
Texas based high-end tuners, Hennessey Performance has increased the performance of the LS9 powered Chevy Camaro, dubbed the HPE700. This Rally Yellow color is sure to be a head turner, and the performance numbers are just as eye-popping. This is the second Chevy Camaro HPE700 to be released by the tuning company, the first was a Cyber Gray Metallic finish with blue stripes unveiled at last year’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Besides the flashy body styling and bright paint, the custom pony car boasts the supercharged LS9 engine, capable of producing 705 hp and 717 lb-ft of torque.
JFactory BMW Z4
The tuners from JFactory have released this stunning body kit and performance package to completely transform the new BMW Z4. This particular model pictured was built to participate in the Fuji Speedway 7 hour endurance race series in Japan. The JFactory BMW Z4 features an aero kit consisting of a new front bumper, front splitter add-on, side skirts, and rear bumper. A full carbon fiber vented hood allows cooler air into the engine bay, and it was much needed for the performance parts found underneath.